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Biography
Paperback. Illustrator(s): Glendinning, Hugo. Editor(s): Turney, Jon. Num Pages: 144 pages, 60 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: BJ; PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 171 x 13. Weight in Grams: 418. Ten Scientists' Diaries. 144 pages, 60 b&w photographs. Illustrator(s): Glendinning, Hugo. Editor(s): Turney, Jon. In this volume a young generation of first-class scientists - most of them Royal Society Young Fellows - kept diaries over several months which reveal, with an unusual honesty, the frustrations, comic ironies and occasional breakthroughs in the charged and highly competitive world of science. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: BJ; PDZ. Dimension: 239 x 171 x 13. Weight: 424.
- Publisher
- Central
- Number of pages
- 144
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780903319980
- ISBN
- 9780903319980
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 11.90
€ 11.99
€ 11.90
Paperback. 'This is the most gripping book I've read in ages .. It is beautifully written, fascinating, disturbing and often very funny.' Roddy Doyle Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 2AB; BGA; DSBH; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 131 x 19. Weight in Grams: 226.
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780007148110
- ISBN
- 9780007148110
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.66
€ 13.99
€ 10.66
Paperback. From her privileged aristocratic childhood, to the abdication and the problems with Diana, this book questions how the Queen Mother faced her challenges and crises, assess her role, how powerful she was, and how she coped. This is a personal portrait of one of Britain's national treasures. Num Pages: 656 pages, 32. BIC Classification: BGR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 133 x 53. Weight in Grams: 594.
- Publisher
- Cornerstone United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 656
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099476627
- ISBN
- 9780099476627
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 16.54
€ 23.99
€ 16.54
Paperback. Hugo Vickers has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the royal family, and has had a fascination with the story of the Duchess of Windsor since he was a young man. There have been a number of books about the duchess, but this book brings a new perspective on the story by focusing on the later years of exile. Num Pages: 480 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.), ports. (some col.). BIC Classification: BGR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 129 x 197 x 31. Weight in Grams: 384.
- Publisher
- Arrow
- Number of pages
- 480
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099547228
- ISBN
- 9780099547228
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.44
€ 17.99
€ 13.44
paperback. Greta Garbo's enduring legend derives from her incandescent performances as a woman in love in such classics as "Camille", "Queen Christina" and "Grand Hotel". This work tells the story of Greta Garbo and of the two love affairs that dominated her life: with Cecil Beaton and the notorious Mercedes de Acosta. Num Pages: 288 pages, 1. BIC Classification: APB; APF; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 25. Weight in Grams: 228.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Pimlico
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780712659499
- ISBN
- 9780712659499
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.60
€ 19.99
€ 14.60
Paperback. William Richard Morris, Lord Nuffield, an astute businessman and mechanic, produced the first small economical car to be produced in large numbers. His special talent enabled him to contain the right parts and to assemble them, and so the first Morris Oxford car appeared in 1913. Series: Lifelines Series. Num Pages: 48 pages, 22ill. BIC Classification: BGH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 149 x 5. Weight in Grams: 114.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Shire Publications Ltd
- Edition
- 2nd
- Number of pages
- 48
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780747802037
- ISBN
- 9780747802037
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.99€ 8.54
€ 9.99
€ 8.54
Paperback. Drawing on contemporary sources, unpublished family correspondence and radio interviews, this book offers a portrait of Yehudi Menuhin - one of the classical musicians of the twentieth century. Num Pages: 592 pages. BIC Classification: AVH; AVRL; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 135 x 41. .
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 592
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780571325320
- ISBN
- 9780571325320
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 16.07
€ 23.99
€ 16.07
Paperback. A cradle-to-grave study of Yehudi Menuhin, one of the known and loved of the twentieth century's classical musicians. Menuhin was born in New York of Russian Jewish immigrants. He demanded to play the violin when only four and proved prodigiously gifted; newspapers were soon dubbing him 'Miracle Boy'. Num Pages: 576 pages, 8pp integrated b&w photographs. BIC Classification: AVH; AVRL; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 135 x 42. Weight in Grams: 650. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KKD0001787
- ISBN
- 9780571206797
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 17.95
€ 17.95
Paperback. A biography of comic genius Spike Milligan, who died in February 2002, by one of Britain's leading biographers. Num Pages: 448 pages, 16 or 24 pp b/w photos. BIC Classification: APB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 56. Weight in Grams: 314.
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Edition
- paperback / softback
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- SKU
- KNW0008917
- ISBN
- 9780340826126
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Critically acclaimed, award-winning biography of CS Lewis, JRR Tolkien and the brilliant group of writers to come out of Oxford during the Second World War. Num Pages: 304 pages, With index. BIC Classification: 2AB; BGL; DSRC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 20. Weight in Grams: 232.
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780007748693
- ISBN
- 9780007748693
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.45
€ 14.99
€ 11.45
Paperback. The original authorised biography, and the only one written by an author who actually met J.R.R. Tolkien, reissued to mark Tolkien's 125th Anniversary. Num Pages: 384 pages, 8 b/w plates (8pp), Index. BIC Classification: BGL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 198 x 26. Weight in Grams: 284.
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780008207779
- ISBN
- 9780008207779
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 12.96
€ 17.99
€ 12.96
Paperback. A biography of comic genius Spike Milligan, who died in February 2002, by one of Britain's leading biographers. Num Pages: 448 pages, 16 or 24 pp b/w photos. BIC Classification: APB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 56. Weight in Grams: 314. Good copy with some shelf wear
- Condition
- Used, Good
- Edition
- paperback / softback
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- SKU
- KHN0000361
- ISBN
- 9780340826126
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. H Rochester Sneath no longer exists. And if you wished to put your son's name on the waiting list for Selhurst School, near Petworth, Sussex, you might have a little difficulty. It doesn't exist either. But, as this collection of Sneath's letters, and the replies, proves, you can fool most of the people most of the time. Num Pages: 104 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BJ; JN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 220 x 141 x 9. Weight in Grams: 162.
- Publisher
- Harriman House Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 104
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781906659332
- ISBN
- 9781906659332
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.86
€ 13.99
€ 11.86
Hardcover. Num Pages: 312 pages, col. Illustrations. BIC Classification: BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 151 x 22. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Blacksmith Books Hong Kong
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789881900272
- ISBN
- 9789881900272
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 15.80
€ 20.99
€ 15.80
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781471153419
- ISBN
- 9781471153419
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 9.99
€ 11.99
€ 9.99
Paperback. Ivy, Dulcie, Barbara, Ann, Dorothy and Jean all had different reasons for applying to work at Carr's biscuits, but once they had put on their overalls and walked through the factory gates they discovered a community full of life, laughter and friendship. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKENM; 3JJP; BM; HBJD1; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 122 x 22. Weight in Grams: 250.
- Publisher
- Ebury Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780091957643
- ISBN
- 9780091957643
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.06
€ 19.99
€ 15.06
Paperback. For the very first time, explore the mind that has fascinated a nation Num Pages: 320 pages, 16pp colour photos. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 127 x 22. Weight in Grams: 248.
- Publisher
- Headline
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780755315437
- ISBN
- 9780755315437
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.47
€ 17.99
€ 13.47
Paperback. The classic biography of Alfred Wainwright. Num Pages: 368 pages, 16. BIC Classification: BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 25. Weight in Grams: 362.
- Publisher
- Orion Publishing Co United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 368
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752848525
- ISBN
- 9780752848525
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 12.54
€ 14.99
€ 12.54
Paperback. Num Pages: 248 pages, 16pp photographs. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 21. Weight in Grams: 245. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear.
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- Andre Deutsch Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- SKU
- KTG0008401
- ISBN
- 9780233997896
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Beautifully written and evocative memoir by the biographer of The Beatles and Gazza, and author of the footballing classic THE GLORY GAME Num Pages: 352 pages, 2x8pp b/w photos. BIC Classification: BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 132 x 24. Weight in Grams: 270.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Headline Publishing Group United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780755314034
- ISBN
- 9780755314034
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.89
€ 14.99
€ 11.89
Paperback. "Murder in Lancashire" provides a fascinating insight into policing in the north of England in the 1970s Num Pages: 128 pages, 36. BIC Classification: BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 130 x 8. Weight in Grams: 162.
- Publisher
- Carnegie Publishing Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781874181910
- ISBN
- 9781874181910
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 8.99€ 8.28
€ 8.99
€ 8.28
Paperback. Showcases the evolution of the writer of "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" and "Hell's Angels", through his work at the magazine that he helped to put on the map. Series: Penguin Modern Classics. Num Pages: 592 pages. BIC Classification: BJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 130 x 27. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Publisher
- Penguin Classics
- Number of pages
- 592
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780241960417
- ISBN
- 9780241960417
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.85
€ 14.99
€ 11.85
Hardcover.
- Edition
- Media tie-in
- Publisher
- Modern Library
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780679602989
- ISBN
- 9780679602989
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 22.46
€ 26.99
€ 22.46
Paperback. Num Pages: 720 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BJ; BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 48. Weight in Grams: 500. 720 pages, Illustrations. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: BJ; BM. Dimension: 196 x 129 x 48. Weight: 498.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 720
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781408822937
- ISBN
- 9781408822937
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 16.37
€ 23.99
€ 16.37