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Paperback. Offers a study of those at the centre of Western civilization's vision of the world - the Enlightenment: nobles, priests, functionaries, men of letters, artists, explorers, soldiers and women. This book examines the fundamental structures of society, and attitudes to birth, death and sexuality. Editor(s): Vovelle, Michel. Translator(s): Cochrane, Lydia G. Num Pages: 460 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGH; HBG; HBJD; HBLH; HBLL; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 634.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 460
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226865706
- ISBN
- 9780226865706
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 59.15€ 50.62
€ 59.15
€ 50.62
Hardback. Michel Winock situates Flaubert in France's century of great democratic transition. Wary of the masses, Flaubert rejected universal suffrage, but above all he hated the vulgar, ignorant bourgeoisie, a class that embodied every vice of the democratic age. His loathing became a fixation and a source of literary inspiration. Translator(s): Elliot, Nicholas. Num Pages: 528 pages, 32 halftones. BIC Classification: BGL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 167 x 44. Weight in Grams: 978.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674737952
- ISBN
- 9780674737952
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 33.96
€ 40.99
€ 33.96
Paperback. A gripping account of both an individual caught on the horns of an excruciating moral dilemma and a continent at a turning point. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: 1HFGK; BGH; HBJH; HBLW; JPZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 128 x 25. Weight in Grams: 258.
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Number of pages
- 400
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- Reprint edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780007241972
- ISBN
- 9780007241972
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 12.91
€ 17.99
€ 12.91
Paperback. The poems have been rendered into vigorous contemporary English. A selection of Michelangelo's letters, many of them to important contemporaries such as Vasari and Duke Cosimo, is accompanied by the 'Life' of the great artist written by his pupil Ascanio Condivi. Translator(s): Bull, George; Porter, Peter. Series: Oxford World's Classics. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: ACND; AGB; BJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 130 x 13. Weight in Grams: 158.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199537365
- ISBN
- 9780199537365
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.00€ 12.84
€ 13.00
€ 12.84
paperback. Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564) is universally celebrated as one of the greatest artists of all time, yet iconic Renaissance creator was also a prolific and gifted poet. This is a collection of verses which are devoted to love and religion. Editor(s): Mortimer, Anthony. Translator(s): Mortimer, Anthony. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1DST; 3JB; BJ; DCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 17. Weight in Grams: 216.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Penguin Classics
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780140449563
- ISBN
- 9780140449563
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.14
€ 14.99
€ 11.14
Paperback. In 1943, 32 Irish POWs refused a Gestapo request to work for Germany. They were sent to a labour camp, where they were starved, beaten and forced to dig the foundations for a Nazi super-structure. This is the gripping story of Harry Callan's capture, resistance and liberation and his quest to honour the forgotten heroes of Bunker Valentin. Num Pages: 320 pages, Black and white photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 1DFG; BGH; HBWQ; JPFQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 128. .
- Publisher
- The Collins Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848893016
- ISBN
- 9781848893016
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 14.51
€ 16.99
€ 14.51
Paperback. Dressed by Chanel and Yves St Laurent, painted by Salvador Dali and Picasso and mingling with Colette and Proust, Helena Rubinstein not only enjoyed unbelievable success, but was also instrumental in empowering and liberating women. This is her story. Translator(s): Bignold, Kate; Iyer, Lakshmi Ramakrishnan. Num Pages: 404 pages, Illustrations (black and white). BIC Classification: BGB; KNSX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 151 x 196 x 29. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Publisher
- Gallic Books
- Number of pages
- 404
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781908313461
- ISBN
- 9781908313461
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.29
€ 17.99
€ 14.29
Paperback. The remarkable story of the young wife of Henry Grattan Guinness, one of the Victorian period's great evangelists - a life that sheds light on the interplay of faith, politics and family life through the historic times of the early twentieth century. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: BGX; HRCV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 197 x 29. Weight in Grams: 284.
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton General Division
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444753417
- ISBN
- 9781444753417
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.00€ 11.89
€ 13.00
€ 11.89
Hardback. Ahilarious memoir of growing up in 1950s suburbia by one of the UK's best-loved columnists. Num Pages: 368 pages, b&w integrated. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJPG; BGA; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 174 x 28. Weight in Grams: 446. Good clean copy in dustwrapper. DW with some light shelf wear else as new.
- Condition
- Used, Like New
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- SKU
- KTG0005066
- ISBN
- 9780857204882
Hardback
Condition: Used, Like New
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. The harrowing but ultimately inspirational story of a little girl who was beaten, raped, neglected and despised, but rescued from despair by an angel - her twin sister Lucy. Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: BGA; JFFE1; VXP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 208 x 131 x 28. Weight in Grams: 306.
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 448
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780340951293
- ISBN
- 9780340951293
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.00€ 11.81
€ 13.00
€ 11.81
Paperback. Falling madly in love, even when you know that by loving you risk all you have..it could happen to anyone. The Au Pair bravely goes where no other book has gone, and tells the story which so many women have experienced, with complete honesty. Num Pages: 322 pages. BIC Classification: BM; BT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 137 x 211 x 23. Weight in Grams: 350.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Jacana Media (Pty) Ltd South Africa
- Number of pages
- 322
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781770099081
- ISBN
- 9781770099081
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 19.56
€ 20.99
€ 19.56
Paperback. Tells the story of one of Britain's most iconic singers, the man who recorded the very first James Bond theme song ("From Russia with Love"), represented his country in Eurovision's Song Contest and Royal Command and recorded the international hits "Softly as I Leave You", "Born Free", "Walk Away" and "Portrait of My Love". Num Pages: 768 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 54. Weight in Grams: 604.
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Publisher
- Titan Books
- Number of pages
- 768
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857685612
- ISBN
- 9780857685612
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 12.92
€ 17.99
€ 12.92
Paperback. Good clean copy with minor shelf wear.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Wolfhound/Merlin Publishing
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Edition
- Reissue
- SKU
- KMF0000387
- ISBN
- 9780863273407
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: BGL. Dimension: 234 x 153. .
- Publisher
- Fleet
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780349005409
- ISBN
- 9780349005409
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.06
€ 19.99
€ 15.06
Paperback. Michelle, daughter of a Catholic opera singer and Jewish stockbroker, traces her fascinating journey, from her life as a Catholic nun, back to her Jewish roots. Num Pages: 245 pages. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; BGA; HBJH; HBLW3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 297 x 210 x 18. Weight in Grams: 650.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Real African Publishers
- Edition
- 1St Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781919855134
- ISBN
- 9781919855134
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 14.42
€ 14.99
€ 14.42
Paperback. The life of the incredible woman who brought yoga to the West Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: BGX; HPDF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 126. .
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472152060
- ISBN
- 9781472152060
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.44
€ 17.99
€ 13.44
Hardback. Editor(s): Jarman, Michelle; Monaghan, Leila; Harkin, Alison Quaggin. Num Pages: 286 pages. BIC Classification: BK; JFFG; JHB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 25. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Temple University Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 286
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781439913871
- ISBN
- 9781439913871
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 101.88
€ 101.88
Hardback. Reading With Patrick is the true story of a teacher, a boy who lost his way and the redemptive power of books Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: BM; CFC; JN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 135. .
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Main Market Ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447286073
- ISBN
- 9781447286073
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 16.51
€ 23.99
€ 16.51
Paperback. Num Pages: 336 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGJ; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 154 x 23. Weight in Grams: 396.
- Publisher
- Penguin Putnam Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781585424689
- ISBN
- 9781585424689
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 15.74
€ 18.99
€ 15.74
Paperback. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: BGB; BGBA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 198 x 27. Weight in Grams: 282.
- Publisher
- Bonnier Books Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781910536667
- ISBN
- 9781910536667
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.81
€ 11.99
€ 10.81
Paperback. A comprehensive and meticulously researched biography that reveals the real Marilyn, revised and expanded to co-incide with the 50th anniversary of her death Series: Brief Histories. Num Pages: 416 pages, 16 PAGES. BIC Classification: APB; APF; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 197 x 27. Weight in Grams: 334.
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Number of pages
- 416
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780331287
- ISBN
- 9781780331287
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.41
€ 17.99
€ 13.41
Hardback.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780241334140
- ISBN
- 9780241334140
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 22.90
€ 33.99
€ 22.90
Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: BM; MJND; VFJB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 153 x 23. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Publisher
- Allen & Unwin
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781760290566
- ISBN
- 9781760290566
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.59
€ 19.99
€ 14.59
Paperback. In this Sunday Times bestseller Bono - the biggest rock star in the world - tells his life story, and speaks passionately about his hopes for the future. Paperback edition contains a new chapter covering LIVE8, G8 and U2's massive Vertigo Tour. Num Pages: 368 pages, 1 x 8 colour. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 23. Weight in Grams: 242.
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton General Division London
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780340832776
- ISBN
- 9780340832776
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.47
€ 17.99
€ 13.47