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Biography
Paperback. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Weight in Grams: 367.
- Publisher
- The New York Review of Books, Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781681370743
- ISBN
- 9781681370743
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.21
€ 17.21
Paperback. The author's first three novels offered some of the rawest and bleakest visions of urban America ever put to paper. Their reflection of society's underworld and underbelly, rapidly won him a major following. This book however, proves to be something of a departure in the sense that it is a series of short personal recollections. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 132 x 11. Weight in Grams: 126. 166 pages. The author's first three novels offered some of the rawest and bleakest visions of urban America ever put to paper. Their reflection of society's underworld and underbelly, rapidly won him a major following. This book however, proves to be something of a departure in the sense that it is a series of short personal recollections. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: BG. Dimension: 199 x 132 x 11. Weight: 132.
- Publisher
- Canongate Books
- Number of pages
- 166
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857869685
- ISBN
- 9780857869685
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.66
€ 13.99
€ 10.66
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Scratching Shed Publishing Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780956478764
- ISBN
- 9780956478764
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.60
€ 19.60
Paperback. Holocaust survivor Iby Knill picks up from where she left off in the best-selling 'Woman without a Number' arriving in England in 1947. Building nine separate lives, she also has to come to terms with her past. Poignant, moving and searingly honest, this account reconfirms the very best of human nature and is a truly uplifting sequel. Num Pages: 208 pages, 8pp b&w and colour. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJP; BM; HBJD1; HBLW3; HBTZ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 141 x 217 x 23. Weight in Grams: 296.
- Publisher
- Scratching Shed Publishing Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780993510113
- ISBN
- 9780993510113
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.60
€ 19.60
Paperback. Num Pages: 171 pages. BIC Classification: BG; HRAC; HRAX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 153 x 13. Weight in Grams: 228.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- The Light Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 171
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781597840750
- ISBN
- 9781597840750
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 12.42
€ 16.99
€ 12.42
Hardcover. Who was the greatest of all American guitarists? Bob Dylan called Davis "one of the wizards of modern music." This book takes readers through Davis' difficult beginning as the blind son of sharecroppers in the Jim Crow South to his decision to become an ordained Baptist minister and his move to New York in the early 1940s, and more. Num Pages: 344 pages, 30 halftones. BIC Classification: AVGK; AVH; AVRL1; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 164 x 237 x 32. Weight in Grams: 668.
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226234106
- ISBN
- 9780226234106
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 27.29
€ 34.99
€ 27.29
Paperback. The autobiography of Arsenal legend, England striker and TV pundit extraordinaire, Ian Wright, one of the biggest sports stars of his generation. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 126. .
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472123602
- ISBN
- 9781472123602
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.33
€ 9.33
Paperback. Alexander the Great is probably the most famous ruler of antiquity, and his spectacular conquests are recounted often in books and films. But what of his father, Philip II, who united Macedonia, created the best army in the world at the time, and conquered and annexed Greece? This biography explores the details of Philip's life and legacy. Num Pages: 336 pages, 16 black-&-white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGH; HBLA1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 149 x 29. Weight in Grams: 580.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Yale University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300164763
- ISBN
- 9780300164763
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 17.59
€ 21.99
€ 17.59
Hardback. This is the first full-length biography of Ptolemy I of Egypt in English. From his boyhood friendship with Alexander the Great to his reign as king and pharaoh of Egypt, Ptolemy's story is one of ambition and ruthlessness as he helped shape Egypt's history and that of the early Hellenistic world. Num Pages: 280 pages, 16 black and white halftones; 6 black and white line drawing. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; 3D; BGH; HBJH; HBLA; HDDG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 166 x 243 x 24. Weight in Grams: 550.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780190202330
- ISBN
- 9780190202330
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 84.18
€ 84.18
Hardcover. Num Pages: 288 pages, b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: BGLA; BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140 x 30. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Victoria University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780864739384
- ISBN
- 9780864739384
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 37.57
€ 37.57
Paperback. King Harold Godwineson (c 1022-66) is one of history's shadowy figures, known mainly for his defeat and death at the Battle of Hastings. His true status and achievements have been overshadowed by the events of October 1066 and by the bias imposed by the Norman victory. This title sets out to correct this distorted image. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: BGH; HBJD1; HBLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 129 x 23. Weight in Grams: 384.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750937634
- ISBN
- 9780750937634
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.22
€ 17.99
€ 16.22
Paperback. The complete autobiography of a swimming prodigy and Olympic champion who has become a sporting icon Num Pages: 336 pages, 16pp colour plates. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 128 x 22. Weight in Grams: 260.
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781471101236
- ISBN
- 9781471101236
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.58
€ 13.99
€ 10.58
Paperback. Bestselling author Ian Stafford has run, boxed, putted, rowed, wrestled and kicked balls with the finest sportsmen in the world. After one too many arguments with his wife in the car, Stafford sets out to prove that he really is up there amongst the finest drivers in the world. This is a funny sporting adventure around the world. Num Pages: 352 pages, col. Illustrations, col. ports. BIC Classification: BGSA; VSF; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 128 x 23. Weight in Grams: 246.
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- Ebury Press
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- New
- SKU
- KRC0000050
- ISBN
- 9780091908850
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Hardcover. A fascinating insight into Clive James, the songwriter - his lyrics and the life events that led to them. Described by Clive as 'the work I'm known least for, but which is closest to my heart', this book will be loved by Clive James fans and music fans alike. BIC Classification: 1MBF; 3JJ; 3JM; AVH; AVQ; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 149 x 224 x 25. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Publisher
- Red Door Publishing Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781910453230
- ISBN
- 9781910453230
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.32
€ 19.99
€ 18.32
Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; BM; WSZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 135 x 1. .
- Publisher
- Luath Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 2nd Revised edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781910745236
- ISBN
- 9781910745236
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.99€ 9.34
€ 10.99
€ 9.34
Paperback. The fascinating story of Aberdeen-born Alexander Kellas, and his contribution to mountaineering from the 20th century to the present day. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: BGS; WSZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 157 x 23. Weight in Grams: 504.
- Publisher
- Luath Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781910021224
- ISBN
- 9781910021224
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 12.54
€ 16.99
€ 12.54
Paperback. Ian Poulter is one of golf's most charismatic figures, with an appeal extending way beyond the sport's boundaries. Here he tells his inspirational story, from his early rejection as an Spurs youth player, right through to his match-winning contributions to successive European Ryder Cup triumphs. Num Pages: 336 pages, 2 x 8 page plate sections. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 23. Weight in Grams: 256.
- Publisher
- Quercus
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781782066910
- ISBN
- 9781782066910
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.31
€ 17.99
€ 13.31
Paperback. As a young man, James Joyce rejected his country and its religion, but went on to recreate the Dublin of his youth in his fiction. "Ulysses" was initially banned in the US, but has since been recognised as a masterpiece. Series: Life & Times. Num Pages: 180 pages, 40 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 2AB; BG; DSBH; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 128 x 13. Weight in Grams: 295.
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Publisher
- Haus Publishing Limited London
- Number of pages
- 180
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781904341581
- ISBN
- 9781904341581
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.95
€ 13.99
€ 10.95
Paperback. The amusing and tremendously endearing memoir of 1970s TV star Ian Ogilvy. Num Pages: 320 pages, 16pp. B/W and colour. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1KBB; 3JJPL; APB; APT; BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 126. .
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2018
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472122025
- ISBN
- 9781472122025
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.78
€ 14.99
€ 11.78
Paperback. One night in August 1323, a captive rebel baron, Sir Roger Mortimer, drugged his guards and escaped from the Tower of London. With the king's men-at-arms in pursuit he fled to the south coast, and sailed to France. There he was joined by Isabella, the Queen of England, who threw herself into his arms. Num Pages: 400 pages, 8. BIC Classification: BGH; HBJD1; HBLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 27. Weight in Grams: 292.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Vintage
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780099552222
- ISBN
- 9780099552222
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 12.53
€ 17.99
€ 12.53
Paperback. For centuries Edward III was celebrated as the most brilliant king England had ever had, and three hundred years after his death it was said that his kingship was perhaps the greatest that the world had ever known. This title shows how Edward personally provided the impetus for much of the drama of his fifty-year reign. Num Pages: 560 pages, 16pp b/w plates. BIC Classification: BGH; HBJD1; HBLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 36. Weight in Grams: 410.
- Publisher
- Vintage Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 560
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- New Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099527091
- ISBN
- 9780099527091
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.75
€ 19.99
€ 14.75
Paperback. In June 1405, King Henry IV stopped at a small Yorkshire manor house to shelter from a storm. That night he awoke screaming that traitors were burning his skin. His instinctive belief that he was being poisoned was understandable: he had already survived at least eight plots to dethrone or kill him in the first six years of his reign. Num Pages: 496 pages, 30. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3H; BGH; HBJD1; HBLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 32. Weight in Grams: 374.
- Publisher
- Vintage United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 496
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781844135295
- ISBN
- 9781844135295
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 16.42
€ 21.99
€ 16.42
Paperback. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Blackwater Press
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KCG0004109
- ISBN
- 9781847411884
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. The most highly acclaimed modern biography of Scotland's most famous poet reissued for the 250th anniversary. Num Pages: 496 pages, Illustrations, map, ports. BIC Classification: BGL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 130 x 33. Weight in Grams: 414. 480 pages, Illustrations, map, ports. Very few poets excite such fanatical, worldwide devotion as Robert Burns (otherwise known as Rabbie Burns, Scotland's Favourite Son, the Ploughman Poet, the Bard of Ayrshire or simply the Bard). This biography evaluates Burns' songs and poetry and discusses the importance and quality of his satirical verse. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: BGL. Dimension: 199 x 130 x 33. Weight: 408.
- Publisher
- Constable
- Number of pages
- 480
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 2nd UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845294694
- ISBN
- 9781845294694
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.33
€ 17.99
€ 13.33