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Paperback. Explores life in the Victorian police force from the time of Jack the Ripper, from training to discovering a murder. Num Pages: 288 pages, 72. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3JH; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 201 x 125 x 34. Weight in Grams: 286.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445655208
ISBN
9781445655208
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.00
€ 12.53

Paperback. Lt Colonel John Paul Vann went to Vietnam in 1962, but soon became appalled by the slaughter, leaking his pessimistic assessments to the US press corps in Saigon. Neil Sheehan was among them, and became fascinated by the angry Vann, befriended him, and followed his tragic and reckless career. Num Pages: 896 pages, 16pp b&w halftones. BIC Classification: 2ABM; BTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 153 x 58. Weight in Grams: 1042.
Publisher
Vintage United Kingdom
Number of pages
896
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Condition
New
SKU
V9780712666565
ISBN
9780712666565
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 26.89

Paperback. Comedian, teatime talk show host and all-round entertainer, multi-award winning Paul O'Grady is a popular figure on British television. This biography reveals the highs and lows of Paul's life. It also explains how Lily Savage was born as a way to make more money - and help Paul take his mind off the horrors he saw every day as a social worker. Num Pages: 288 pages, col. ports. BIC Classification: APT; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 21. Weight in Grams: 234.
Publisher
Blake Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9781844545773
ISBN
9781844545773
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.90

Paperback. In 1952 the New Yorker published a three-part essay by A J Liebling in which he dubbed Chicago the "Second City." From garbage collection to the skyline, nothing escaped Liebling's withering gaze. This book weaves the story of author's coming-of-age as a young outsider who made his way into the inner circles and upper levels of Chicago journalism. Series: Chicago Visions and Revisions. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBNC; BM; DNF; HBJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 386.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226104157
ISBN
9780226104157
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 17.39

Paperback. Learn from the master how to turn yourself into an action hero - the author of The Game turns his hand to survival Num Pages: 432 pages, integrated. BIC Classification: BM; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 177 x 117 x 30. Weight in Grams: 230. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
Condition
Used, Very Good
Edition
Main
Publisher
Canongate Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
SKU
KIN0033228
ISBN
9781847677600
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. The story of a boy from a poor farming background, whose books have become million-copy sellers and whose insights have changed lives across the world. Num Pages: 272 pages, 8pp colour plates. BIC Classification: BM; HRCX7. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 346.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
SPCK Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780857212948
ISBN
9780857212948
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.00
€ 12.54

Paperback. .
Publisher
Bradwell Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781910551172
ISBN
9781910551172
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 7.40

Paperback. For the very first time, and straight from the horse's mouth, a top manager's intriguing insights into the daily trials and tribulations, the joyous peaks and soul-destroying troughs of life as as a football 'gaffer'. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: BGSA; BM; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 25. Weight in Grams: 258.
Publisher
Headline Publishing Group
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780755362790
ISBN
9780755362790
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.00
€ 11.89

Paperback. The former maverick manager of Sheffield United exclusively reveals the story of his life in football. Num Pages: 384 pages, Colour and black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 128 x 26. Weight in Grams: 248.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton United Kingdom
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9780340937211
ISBN
9780340937211
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.43

Paperback. Neil Woods spent fourteen years (1993-2007) infiltrating drug gangs as an undercover policeman, befriending and gaining the trust of some of the most violent criminals in Britain. This is the story of how a thoughtful, idealistic character learned to use his empathetic nature to master some of the most dangerous work in law enforcement. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: BTC; JKVG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 199 x 126 x 21. Weight in Grams: 224.
Publisher
Ebury Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781785032707
ISBN
9781785032707
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.02

Hardcover. Num Pages: 220 pages, b/w photos. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 141 x 24. Weight in Grams: 464.
Publisher
Empire Publications Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
220
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781901746433
ISBN
9781901746433
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 17.33

Paperback. Presents a kaleidoscopic view of personal life and musical creativity. This title offers a journey that spans the snows of Ontario to the LSD-laden boulevards of 1966 Los Angeles to the contemplative paradise of Hawaii today. Num Pages: 512 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 38. Weight in Grams: 472.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Number of pages
512
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780241962169
ISBN
9780241962169
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.37

Paperback. .
Publisher
Bristol University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781447308775
ISBN
9781447308775
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 35.95

hardcover. Num Pages: 192 pages, 50ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; BGS; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Breedon Books Publishing Co Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9781859834329
ISBN
9781859834329
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 4.73

Hardcover. David Bowie: The Early Years Num Pages: 144 pages, Full colour. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGF; FXZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 267 x 2. Weight in Grams: 740.
Publisher
SelfMadeHero
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781910593264
ISBN
9781910593264
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.47

Paperback. A widely praised memoir about a young woman who dared to follow her dream Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: ASZW; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 128 x 21. Weight in Grams: 254.
Publisher
Virago Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9781860496950
ISBN
9781860496950
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.00
€ 11.89

Paperback. In September 1939, housewife and mother Nella Last began a diary whose entries, in their regularity, length and quality, have created a record of the Second World War which is powerful, fascinating and unique. When war broke out, Nella's younger son joined the army while the rest of the family tried to adapt to civilian life. Editor(s): Broad, Richard; Fleming, Suzie. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; BJ; BM; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 133 x 21. Weight in Grams: 232.
Publisher
Profile Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
Edition Unstated
Condition
New
SKU
V9781846680007
ISBN
9781846680007
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.10

Hardback. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Rutgers University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813569727
ISBN
9780813569727
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 42.22

Hardback. *The autobiography of one of the greatest men of the twentieth century. * re published to coincide with the publication of Anthony Holden's biography coming from HarperCollins Num Pages: 640 pages, Section: 24, b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; BGHA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 156 x 53. Weight in Grams: 1024.
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781408703113
ISBN
9781408703113
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 26.97

Paperback. After twenty-seven years in prison, Nelson Mandela finally walked free in February 1990. This book offers a collection of his articles, speeches, letters from underground, and the transcripts from his trials that demonstrates the charisma and determination of a towering figure in the struggle for racial equality in South Africa. Series: Penguin Modern Classics. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; BG; DN; JFSL1; JPVH1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 132 x 16. Weight in Grams: 160.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Edition
2nd
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141439303
ISBN
9780141439303
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.00
€ 12.50

Paperback. This volume contains the speeches of Nelson Mandela. Num Pages: 608 pages, Section: 16, colour. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; BGHA; JPHL; JPHV; JPV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 145 x 39. Weight in Grams: 498. Used paperback in good condition. Some shelf wear. MANDELA
Condition
Used, Good
Publisher
Abacus
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
SKU
KRF0040840
ISBN
9780349117768
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. The speeches of Nelson Mandela Num Pages: 608 pages, Section: 16, colour. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; BGHA; JPHL; JPHV; JPV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 145 x 39. Weight in Grams: 500. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Abacus
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
SKU
KCG0002500
ISBN
9780349117768
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. *The autobiography of one of the greatest men of the twentieth century. * re published to coincide with the publication of Anthony Holden's biography coming from HarperCollins Num Pages: 784 pages, Section: 24. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; JPVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 130 x 50. Weight in Grams: 646.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Condition
New
Edition
New Ed
SKU
V9780349106533
ISBN
9780349106533
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.64

Paperback. This is a collection of Nelson Mandela's articles, speeches, letters from underground and the transcripts of his trials. The articles illustrate the magnetic attraction of one of the foremost campaigners for freedom Africa has ever known. Series: Heinemann African Writers Series. Num Pages: 192 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; BG; JFSL3; JPVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 197 x 128 x 12. Weight in Grams: 160. Good clean copy with minor shelf wear
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1986
Publisher
Heinemann
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KSS0002302
ISBN
9780435907822
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

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