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Paperback. In the 1970s John Chernoff recorded the story of Hawa, a 16 year old West African girl working as an "ashawo", or bar girl. Through Hawa, the reader gains an inside view of life in modern West Africa, for those without money, education or experience. Num Pages: 432 pages, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1HFD; BG; GTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 26. Weight in Grams: 660.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226103525
ISBN
9780226103525
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 31.41

Hardback. A biography of diplomat William Smith Clark, an exponent of the modernization of Japan in the nineteenth century and founder of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Series: Studies of Modern Japan. Num Pages: 328 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JH; BGH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 221 x 148 x 28. Weight in Grams: 517.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Lexington Books United States
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
SKU
V9780739104170
ISBN
9780739104170
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 159.01

Hardback. Series: Papers of Woodrow Wilson. Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; BGH; HBJK; HBLW; JPHL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 628.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691641010
ISBN
9780691641010
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 168.37
€ 126.19

Paperback. Born into poverty in Ireland in the 1940s, John J. Mahon stands only 4ft 9in tall. He went to sea as a steward on a passenger liner aged 17, and later served in various ships as a donkeyman, greaser and engine-room hand. This is his story. Num Pages: 393 pages, 12 Black & White. BIC Classification: BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 212 x 136 x 30. Weight in Grams: 496.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
393
Condition
New
SKU
V9781906266196
ISBN
9781906266196
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.47

Paperback. .
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Condition
New
SKU
V9780006530749
ISBN
9780006530749
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 20.17

Paperback. Kublai Khan inherited the second largest land empire in history from his grandfather, Genghis Khan. He promptly set about extending this into the biggest empire the world has ever seen, extending his rule from China to Iraq, from Siberia to Afghanistan. This work talks about this person. Num Pages: 480 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1QDM; 3H; BGH; HBJF; HBLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 30. Weight in Grams: 344.
Edition
UK ed.
Publisher
Bantam
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780553817188
ISBN
9780553817188
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 12.64

Paperback. In the years 434-454 AD, the fate of Europe hung upon the actions of one man, Attila, king of the Huns. He has become a byword for barbarism, savagery and violence. This biography reveals the man behind the myth. Num Pages: 416 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.), ports. (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: 1DVW; 3F; BGH; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 128 x 26. Weight in Grams: 298.
Publisher
Bantam
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
6th Impression
Condition
New
SKU
V9780553816587
ISBN
9780553816587
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.88

Paperback. A biography of the legendary Mongol emperor and warlord. Num Pages: 464 pages, 32pp colour photos. BIC Classification: 1QDM; BGH; HBJF; HBLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 29. Weight in Grams: 380.
Publisher
Bantam
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
SKU
V9780553814989
ISBN
9780553814989
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.95

Paperback. From Kurosawa's epic "Seven Samurai" to the figure of Darth Vader in "Star Wars", to Manga comics and video games, the figure of the fighting samurai inspires us. This book lets us discover the truth behind the legend. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JH; BGH; HBJF; WSTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 134 x 25. Weight in Grams: 284.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Bantam Press.
Condition
New
SKU
9780553825282
ISBN
9780553825282
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.01

paperback. Saladin remains one of the most iconic figures of his age. As the man who united the Arabs and saved Islam from Christian crusaders in the 12th century, he is the Islamic world's preeminent hero. Charting his rise to power, his struggle to unify the warring factions of his faith, this book explores the enduring legacy of this champion of Islam. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: 1QFM; 3H; BGH; HBG; HBJF; HRH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 198 x 31. Weight in Grams: 280.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Corgi
Condition
New
SKU
9780552170840
ISBN
9780552170840
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.45

Paperback. A memoir in which the author shows us how the pivotal points of his life have been enmeshed with movie moments. It presents a humorous appreciation of the distinctions between movie scenes and life's realities. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: APF; BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 127 x 12. Weight in Grams: 192.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Academy Chicago Publishers United States
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9780897335805
ISBN
9780897335805
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 15.55

Paperback. Editor(s): Mann, John. Num Pages: 136 pages, black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1DBR; BM; HRCC91; HRCX1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 135 x 10. Weight in Grams: 177. Clean copy with minor shelf wear
Condition
Used, Very Good
Edition
Illustrated
Publisher
Columba Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
SKU
KOC0002785
ISBN
9781856077163
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Editor(s): Mann, John. Num Pages: 136 pages, black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1DBR; BM; HRCC91; HRCX1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 135 x 10. Weight in Grams: 177. 120pp. Keywords: Edgar Turner
Edition
Illustrated
Publisher
Columba Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
9781856077163
ISBN
9781856077163
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 4.99

Paperback. Presents the account of the author's life and times and the tale of a warm, human, liberal and occasionally buccaneering man whose passion for life and causes leaves even those who do not always agree with him eager to count him among their friends. Num Pages: 284 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGA; MBP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 175 x 247 x 21. Weight in Grams: 652.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Radcliffe Publishing
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781846192722
ISBN
9781846192722
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.52

Paperback. Editor(s): Faulkner, Robert; Carrese, Paul. Num Pages: 514 pages, maps, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; BGH; HBJK; HBLL; JPHL. Category: (ES) Secondary; (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 32. Weight in Grams: 832.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Liberty Fund Inc United States
Edition
Special Edition
Number of pages
514
Condition
New
SKU
V9780865972773
ISBN
9780865972773
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 13.48

Paperback. The second part of the bestselling novelist's autobiography about his time in the Gurkhas during the second world war Series: Cassell Military Paperbacks. Num Pages: 352 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1FMB; BGA; HBJD1; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 133 x 22. Weight in Grams: 290.
Publisher
W&N
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Condition
New
SKU
V9780304361571
ISBN
9780304361571
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.04

Paperback. The first of John Master's evocative memoirs about life in the Gurkhas in India on the cusp of WWII Series: Cassell Military Paperbacks. Num Pages: 320 pages, 5 Line Drawing(s). BIC Classification: 1FKAH; BGA; JWLF; JWT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 200 x 198 x 27. Weight in Grams: 260.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780304361564
ISBN
9780304361564
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.09

Paperback. "An amazing story [told] with clarity and intelligence .. colorful and insightful."-Martin Rubin, Los Angeles Times Num Pages: 512 pages, 26 illustrations. BIC Classification: BGL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 140 x 33. Weight in Grams: 406.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
WW Norton & Co United States
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
512
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393333596
ISBN
9780393333596
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 19.53

Hardcover. From the Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer John Matteson, an account of the "Susan Sontag" of nineteenth-century America. Num Pages: 528 pages, 28 black-and-white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 165 x 39. Weight in Grams: 890.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
WW Norton & Co United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393068054
ISBN
9780393068054
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 31.82

Paperback. "Psychologically rich.. Matteson's book restores the heroism of [Fuller's] life and work."-The New Yorker Num Pages: 528 pages, 28 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; BGL; DSBF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 140 x 24. Weight in Grams: 408.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
WW Norton & Co United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
510
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393343595
ISBN
9780393343595
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 19.88

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