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Biography

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Little, Brown & Company United States
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9780446199513
ISBN
9780446199513
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 19.44

Paperback. This study of John Jacob Thomas (1841-1889) looks at the work of this leading member of the newly emergent intelligentsia in 19th century Trinidad. It puts his texts in context with other narratives by local and international Pan-Africanists and Victorian intellectuals. Series: New World Studies. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1KJ; 2ABM; 3JH; BG; DSBF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 367.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
University of Virginia Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813921433
ISBN
9780813921433
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.79

Paperback. African American artist Faith Ringgold narrates the events of her life from her childhood in 1930s Harlem to her stellar careers as both a best-selling children's writer and well-respected artist whose "story quilts" are displayed in museums worldwide. Num Pages: 304 pages, 40 color illus., 101 b&w illus. BIC Classification: BG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 194 x 17. Weight in Grams: 621.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Duke University Press United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780822335641
ISBN
9780822335641
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 28.15

paperback. In 1966, twelve-year-old Fan Shen, a newly minted Red Guard, plunged happily into China's Cultural Revolution. A story of coming of age in the midst of monumental historical upheaval, this work is a memoir of a young man's harrowing experience during a time of terror. It recounts how Shen escaped, again and again, from his appointed fate. Series: American Lives. Num Pages: 282 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1K; BG; GTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 386.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press United States
Number of pages
282
Condition
New
SKU
V9780803293366
ISBN
9780803293366
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.09

Series: Hendrickson Classic Biographies. Num Pages: 272 pages. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 146 x 21. Weight in Grams: 436.
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Hendrickson Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9781619706002
ISBN
9781619706002
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 19.79

Paperback. The "Wild" West is full of stories told and retold. The captivity narrative, in which people are captured by usually "uncivilized" or "barbaric" enemies, is a curious category of literature, and the American genre more so. This title deals with this topic. Num Pages: 288 pages, 11 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; 3JH; BM; HBJK; HBLL; JFSL9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 374.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9781626364226
ISBN
9781626364226
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 15.14

Paperback. A selection of the journals and letters of 19th century writer, Fanny Kemble. This collection provides an insight into the best-selling author's life and work, tracing her intellectual development - particularly her views on women and slavery, of which she was a passionate abolitionist. Series: The John Harvard Library. Num Pages: 240 pages, 1. BIC Classification: 3JH; APB; BGA; BJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 359.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780674004405
ISBN
9780674004405
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 30.41

Hardback. Dame Fanny Waterman: My Life in Music tells the extraordinary story of one of the twentieth century's most inspirational British women. Num Pages: 184 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JJP; AVH; AVRG; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 373 x 356 x 21. Weight in Grams: 484.
Publisher
Faber Music Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571539185
ISBN
9780571539185
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 27.83

Paperback. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 3JJH; BGHA; HBTZ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 220 x 150 x 18. Weight in Grams: 431.
Publisher
Gefen Publishing House Israel
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
2nd
Condition
New
SKU
V9789652298393
ISBN
9789652298393
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 15.59

Paperback. August 2014, Farida Khalaf was just a normal Yazidi girl, living in northern Iraq. Then her village was attacked by ISIS fighters who murdered the men and the boys of her village, including her father and brothers, before taking Farida prisoner along with the rest of the women. This is the story of what happened to Farida after she was captured. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBQ; BM; BTP; HRAM2; JFFK; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 129. Weight in Grams: 368.
Publisher
Vintage Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781784702755
ISBN
9781784702755
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.73

Hardback. Lavishly designed with many full color illustrations, the Faris Diary offers a craftsman's view of early America with daily entries from 1792 to 1804, matched with extensive notes, that bring to life the "golden age" of Annapolis. Editor(s): Letzer, Mark; Russo, Jean B. Num Pages: 450 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BGA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1066.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Maryland Historical Society United States
Number of pages
450
Condition
New
SKU
V9780938420804
ISBN
9780938420804
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 58.52

Paperback. This important book is a biographical account of Prophet Muhammad's life, written in narrative style. Num Pages: 300 pages. BIC Classification: BGX; HRH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 142 x 26. Weight in Grams: 592.
Publisher
Garnet Publishing Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
300
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781859642948
ISBN
9781859642948
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.68

Hardcover. Very good copy in good dustwrappers. DW has light nicks and shelf wear, remains very good
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1960
Publisher
The Catholic Book Club
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KCW0016511
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Tells the story of a family of rich feudal landlords - the proud descendents of a warrior caste - who became powerbrokers in Karachi, Pakistan. Num Pages: 496 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: 1FKP; BM; HBJF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 200 x 130 x 32. Weight in Grams: 376.
Publisher
Vintage Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
496
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099532668
ISBN
9780099532668
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 12.41

Paperback. 456.pp.
Condition
Used, Good
Edition
First British Edition
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd London
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1990
SKU
KHS1002296
ISBN
9780140122343
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Fatima Whitbread had the worst possible start in life. Abandoned as a baby, she spent much of her childhood in and out of children's homes. Athletics was her saviour: local athletics coach took the Fatima under her wing. Fatima competed in three Olympics. In 1986 she set a world record, and she was voted as BBC Sports Personality of the Year. Num Pages: 320 pages, 1 x 8pp plate section. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 125 x 21. Weight in Grams: 242.
Publisher
Virgin Books
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780753540961
ISBN
9780753540961
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 15.51

Paperback. Tells the true story of one woman's struggle to secure political prisoners' rights and defend herself against an unjust imprisonment.This work condemns the lack of laws to protect prisoners' basic human rights. Translator(s): Kamal, Mustapha; Slyomovics, Susan. Series: CMES Modern Middle East Literatures in Translation Series. Num Pages: 120 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FB; BG; JKVP1; JPVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5487 x 3556 x 10. Weight in Grams: 171.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
University of Texas Press United States
Number of pages
120
Condition
New
SKU
V9780292719156
ISBN
9780292719156
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 17.34

Paperback. Num Pages: 480 pages, map. BIC Classification: BG; RGR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 137 x 33. Weight in Grams: 592. A Life of Sir Richard Burton. 480 pages, map. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: BG; RGR. Dimension: 216 x 137 x 33. Weight: 592.
Publisher
Eland
Number of pages
480
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
New edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780907871231
ISBN
9780907871231
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.52

Paperback. A seminal biography of Thomas Jefferson and a fascinating exploration of his relationship with Sally Hemings. Num Pages: 624 pages, 16 pages of illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; BGH; HBJK; HBLL; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 140 x 35. Weight in Grams: 700.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
WW Norton & Co United States
Number of pages
624
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393338331
ISBN
9780393338331
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 27.25

Paperback. The No. 1 bestselling true story of Battalion Commander Richard Picciotto who, on 11 September, survived the collapse of the North Tower of the World Trade Center. Num Pages: 272 pages, 30. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; 3JM; BTP; JKSW2; JPWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 176 x 112 x 22. Weight in Grams: 186.
Condition
Used, Very Good
Edition
Reprint
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
SKU
KNW0009763
ISBN
9780752849416
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

paperback. From the library of Ivor Browne and June Levine. Very good clean copy. Covers showing a little shelf wear. Internally crisp and clean and remains a very good copy
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
OUP Oxford
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KSG0031430
ISBN
9780199226672
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 24.00

Paperback. Num Pages: 208 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BGB; BTC; GBC; GPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 314.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing United States
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9781632207036
ISBN
9781632207036
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 14.90

Hardcover. Translator(s): Gershator, D. Num Pages: 192 pages, facsims.,ports. BIC Classification: BJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 213 x 142 x 21. Weight in Grams: 326.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1984
Publisher
Marion Boyars Publishers Ltd
Condition
New
SKU
V9780714528120
ISBN
9780714528120
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.18

Paperback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 216 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2CS; BGA; DSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 154 x 235 x 9. Weight in Grams: 330.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691609324
ISBN
9780691609324
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 28.68

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