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Paperback. Alice Taylor takes us through her home, reflecting back on the routine of her family life growing up in rural Ireland in the 1950s - a time when food was home-baked and everything was reused. An uplifting account, full of nostalgia and wise words to treasure from Ireland's best-loved author. Num Pages: 256 pages, 50 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JJPG; BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 132 x 196 x 18. Weight in Grams: 278.
Publisher
O´Brien Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847178664
ISBN
9781847178664
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.99
€ 11.92

Paperback. Alice Taylor's classic account of growing up in the Irish countryside, the biggest selling book ever published in Ireland. Beautifully illustrated throughout with a new introduction by the author. Num Pages: 240 pages, 65 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JJ; BM; HBTB; WND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 133 x 196 x 21. Weight in Grams: 262.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
O´Brien Press Ltd
Condition
New
SKU
9781847178237
ISBN
9781847178237
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.99
€ 11.92

Paperback. The third of Alice Taylor's unique accounts of life in the Irish countryside, and another massive bestseller with universal appeal. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 132 x 12. Weight in Grams: 136 184pp. Keywords: Memoirs
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Brandon
Condition
New
SKU
9780863224201
ISBN
9780863224201
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.99
€ 11.92

paperback. Infused with wit and lyricism, this memoir centres on the 1950's when the author and her friends were teenagers. She describes the past vividly and without complaint as the years of hard labour for herself, parents and siblings, were also filled with fun in the close knit community. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JJPG; BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 127 x 14. Weight in Grams: 140. Used Book But Good Clean Copy
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Brandon
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KDK0015781
ISBN
9780863221125
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 5.70

paperback. Tells the story of the hard life in an Irish village, looking at characters such as the local tailor, the blacksmith and the farm-wife. The book combines laughter, pathos and innocence with the gossip of a closely-knit community. Num Pages: 184 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JJH; 3JJP; BGH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 135 x 0. Weight in Grams: 204. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Brandon
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KKW0001171
ISBN
9780863221422
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 17.95

paperback. Tells the story of the hard life in an Irish village, looking at characters such as the local tailor, the blacksmith and the farm-wife. The book combines laughter, pathos and innocence with the gossip of a closely-knit community. Num Pages: 184 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JJH; 3JJP; BGH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 135 x 0. Weight in Grams: 204. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Brandon
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KKD0003874
ISBN
9780863221422
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 17.95

Paperback. The third of Alice Taylor's unique accounts of life in the Irish countryside, and another massive bestseller with universal appeal. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 132 x 12. Weight in Grams: 136. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Brandon
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KKD0004972
ISBN
9780863224201
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 12.99
€ 11.92

paperback. Tells the story of the hard life in an Irish village, looking at characters such as the local tailor, the blacksmith and the farm-wife. The book combines laughter, pathos and innocence with the gossip of a closely-knit community. Num Pages: 184 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JJH; 3JJP; BGH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 135 x 0. Weight in Grams: 204. Good clean copy showing some shelf wear, nicks and bumps to cover but remains a good copy
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Brandon
Condition
Used, Good
SKU
KSS0016347
ISBN
9780863221422
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 17.95

paperback. Tells the story of the hard life in an Irish village, looking at characters such as the local tailor, the blacksmith and the farm-wife. The book combines laughter, pathos and innocence with the gossip of a closely-knit community. Num Pages: 184 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JJH; 3JJP; BGH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 135 x 0. Weight in Grams: 204. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Brandon
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KAK0006904
ISBN
9780863221422
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 17.95

Paperback. Tea and talk: the perfect way to resolve any challenge you face in life: and in the hands of a consummate storyteller, you might need a second cup! Relax with Alice, sit and chat over a cup of tea, as she invites you into her life, and the life of the village that surrounds her. Num Pages: 224 pages, 40 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 134. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
O´Brien Press Ltd
Condition
New
SKU
9781847179623
ISBN
9781847179623
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.99
€ 11.92

Hardback. An extended memoir with reminiscences about the Author's friends, family members and even beloved animals that have passed away. A therapeutic book demonstrating a compassionate way of dealing with bereavement. Num Pages: 192 pages, 25 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: BGL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 143 x 24. Weight in Grams: 388.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
O´Brien Press Ltd
Edition
Illustrated
Condition
New
SKU
9781847173324
ISBN
9781847173324
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 14.51

paperback. Alice Taylor takes her readers along the byways of Ireland and into the heart of the country. In stories by turn comic and poignant, she explores the character of family and friends, testing the bonds of concern and kindness which hold people together. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; BM; HBTB; VFV; WND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 132 x 196 x 17. Weight in Grams: 228.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
BRANDON PUBLISHING
Condition
New
SKU
9781847178749
ISBN
9781847178749
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.99
€ 11.87

paperback. Infused with wit and lyricism, this memoir centres on the 1950's when the author and her friends were teenagers. She describes the past vividly and without complaint as the years of hard labour for herself, parents and siblings, were also filled with fun in the close knit community. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JJPG; BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 127 x 14. Weight in Grams: 140. Used paperback, in good condition. Some shelf wear.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Brandon
Condition
Used, Good
SKU
KRF0031554
ISBN
9780863221125
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 5.70

Paperback. The real story behind the making of THE COLOR PURPLE in the author's own words Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; BGA; DSBH; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 193 x 129 x 23. Weight in Grams: 282.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780753819593
ISBN
9780753819593
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.25

Paperback. A true story about the impact of sexual abuse and rise of internet pornography. As a doctor, as well as a wife and mother, Alice Wells tackles her complex feelings of bereavement - mourning the death of a man she loves, while struggling with the unfolding knowledge of his hidden life as a paedophile and his abuse of their daughter. Num Pages: 284 pages. BIC Classification: BTC; JFFE1; JFFE2; VFJX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 198 x 24. Weight in Grams: 202.
Publisher
Mirror Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
9781907324611
ISBN
9781907324611
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 7.28

Paperback. A collection of excerpts from the "American Lives" series. Editor(s): Christensen, Alicia. Series: American Lives. Num Pages: 326 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5487 x 3556 x 18. Weight in Grams: 386.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Bison Original United States
Number of pages
326
Condition
New
SKU
V9780803228054
ISBN
9780803228054
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 18.08

Paperback. Num Pages: 433 pages. BIC Classification: BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 175 x 130 x 29. Weight in Grams: 218. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
Condition
Used, Very Good
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Bantam USA
Publication date
1989
Edition
Reissue
SKU
KAK0002050
ISBN
9780553282184
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 5.70

Paperback. It is 1935 and the author is living in the East Polish town of Buczacz. Although brought up in an atmosphere of anti-Semitism, nothing could prepare this young girl for the Russian invasion of Poland and the full horror of the Nazi Occupation. This book tells her story. Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: 3JJH; BM; HBTZ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 201 x 28. Weight in Grams: 316.
Publisher
Transworld Publishers Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
0th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780857502612
ISBN
9780857502612
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.35

Hardcover. Num Pages: 256 pages, 60 b/w & colour photos. BIC Classification: BM; HBJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 598.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Lost Moose
Condition
New
SKU
V9781550176728
ISBN
9781550176728
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 30.30

Hardback. Keywords: Biography - Fabian Socialism - Drama
Format
Hardback
Publisher
International Publishers New York
Condition
Used, Good
SKU
KEX0190555
Hardback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 20.99
€ 4.99

Hardback. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1KJC; BGH; HBJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 157 x 231 x 27. Weight in Grams: 586.
Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781613745366
ISBN
9781613745366
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 28.18

Paperback. Alasdair Hutton recalls his time as the voice of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo from when he first started in 1992. The book compiles his personal memories and pays tribute to the talented host of people he worked with along the way.

Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; ASZP; BM; HBTB; JWT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 159 x 202 x 14. Weight in Grams: 464.
Publisher
Luath Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781910745694
ISBN
9781910745694
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.06

Paperback. Meet the author's father, a historic preservation expert and obsessive restorer of the family's Victorian home, a third-generation funeral home director, a high-school English teacher, an icily distant parent, and a closeted homosexual who is involved with his male students and the family babysitter. This title is a graphic memoir. Num Pages: 240 pages, Throughout. BIC Classification: BM; FXZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 149 x 14. Weight in Grams: 424.
Publisher
Jonathan Cape
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
01st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780224080514
ISBN
9780224080514
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.04

Paperback. Offers an insight into the lesbian society of 1980s America. This book discusses about a counterculture movement that slowly is embraced by the mainstream. Num Pages: 416 pages, Throughout. BIC Classification: 5S; BGA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 203 x 33. Weight in Grams: 958.
Publisher
Vintage United Kingdom
Number of pages
416
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780224087063
ISBN
9780224087063
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 26.96

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