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Paperback. While growing up, the author felt like 'the village idiot with O'levels'. He left Yorkshire to work as a journalist in London, but returned when his dad called with the news that they were going to have to sell the family farm, and, in so doing, leave the home and livelihood. This book presents his personal account. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; BGA; TV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 16. Weight in Grams: 184.
Publisher
Penguin
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
1st Penguin Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141012940
ISBN
9780141012940
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 16.79

Hardcover. Illustrator(s): Shepard, E. H. Num Pages: 192 pages, 8 colour illustrations, 150 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: AKLB; BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 249 x 181 x 25. Weight in Grams: 734.
Publisher
Jaydem Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Edition
illustrated ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9781903368022
ISBN
9781903368022
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.63

Paperback. In 1975, Viv Albertine was obsessed with music but it never occurred to her she could be in a band as she couldn't play an instrument and she'd never seen a girl play electric guitar. This book deals with her life and work. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: AVGU; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Number of pages
432
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571328284
ISBN
9780571328284
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 12.99

Hardcover. For nearly half a century, Sir Roy Strong has enjoyed a high public profile in the arts world in Britain. In this book, richly illustrated with drawings, letters, photographs and other archival material, he recounts for the first time the story of his social origins and the roots of his life-long passion for the culture and history of England. Num Pages: 296 pages, 48 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJPG; 3JJPK; BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 177 x 24. Weight in Grams: 746.
Publisher
The Bodleian Library United Kingdom
Number of pages
296
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781851242825
ISBN
9781851242825
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 24.74

Hardback. A collection of Karl Polanyi's Hungarian writings translated in English for the first time. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: 1DF; 1KBB; 3JJ; BGH; HBJD; HBJK; HBLW; JHB; JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. Weight in Grams: 454.
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231176088
ISBN
9780231176088
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 33.59

Paperback. In 1942, with a black-market chicken under his arm, Leo Marks left his father's famous bookshop, 84 charing cross road, and went to war. Num Pages: 480 pages, black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJH; BTM; HBJD; HBWQ; JWKF; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 127 x 49. Weight in Grams: 632.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
625
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750948357
ISBN
9780750948357
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 21.58

Hardcover. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: BGFA; VSC; WH; YNU; YX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 232 x 156. .
Publisher
Penguin
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780718185534
ISBN
9780718185534
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 16.63

Paperback. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 19. Weight in Grams: 270.
Publisher
Monsoon Books Singapore
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9789810810849
ISBN
9789810810849
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 16.41

Paperback. Discusses the difficult style of Wallace Stevens, looks at his major themes, and analyzes, in detail, several of his poems. Num Pages: 86 pages. BIC Classification: BG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 143 x 6. Weight in Grams: 128.
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Number of pages
86
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1986
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674945753
ISBN
9780674945753
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 30.90

Paperback. Presents an account of the author and Simon's (author's climbing partner) terrifying adventure in the Peruvian Andes. This book shows how the pair dealt with the psychological traumas. It not only tells the story of their survival but is a compelling testament of their friendship. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: BGA; WSZG; WSZV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 129 x 15. Weight in Grams: 192.
Publisher
Vintage Classics
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099511748
ISBN
9780099511748
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.85

Hardcover. Editor(s): Wright, Chistopher J. H. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: BGX; HRCC91. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 220 x 144 x 25. Weight in Grams: 472.
Publisher
Inter-Varsity Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9781844745166
ISBN
9781844745166
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 17.47

Paperback. Charts the journey by which Kathy Hepburn of Hartford, Connecticut, became the star who dazzled audiences for decades in the company of such luminaries as Cary Grant, Jimmy Stewart, and, most memorably, Spencer Tracy, with whom she made nine movies and conducted a long off-screen romance. Num Pages: 656 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJP; APB; APFA; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 128 x 45. Weight in Grams: 540.
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571229789
ISBN
9780571229789
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.59

Paperback. A body is found on a remote Philippines beach and Maximo Bonga - cantankerous World War Two veteran and owner of the weirdest guesthouse in town - is the perfect fall guy. But one of Maximo's boarders sets out to defend the old soldier in a kangaroo court set up at the local cockpit. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1FMP; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 198 x 24. Weight in Grams: 242.
Publisher
Octopus Publishing Group
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849537230
ISBN
9781849537230
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 9.89

Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: APB; BGF; VFV; WH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 136 x 203 x 18. Weight in Grams: 216.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780062320414
ISBN
9780062320414
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 15.18

Hardcover. An intimate portrait of Handel's life and inner circle, modeled after one of the composer's favorite forms: the fugue. Num Pages: 496 pages, 43 illustrations; 3 maps. BIC Classification: AVGC3; AVH; BGF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 162 x 37. Weight in Grams: 972.
Publisher
W. W. Norton & Company
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393088953
ISBN
9780393088953
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 35.87

Paperback. Provides an account of Ferenc Puskas: his growing up in Soviet-occupied Hungary, travelling the world with the national side and army team Honved, and his different achievements in the game of football. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 127 x 15. Weight in Grams: 202.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752444352
ISBN
9780752444352
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 19.52

Paperback. Helps readers discover the famous, infamous, notable, curious and eccentric people who were buried in Kent's churches, churchyards and cemeteries. This book contains many epitaphs of heroes and heroines, pioneers, inventors, poets, artists, sportsmen, politicians, a secret agent, Royalty and even smugglers. Num Pages: 128 pages, 100 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESK; BG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 166 x 11. Weight in Grams: 304.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752445441
ISBN
9780752445441
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.54

Paperback. A sparkling celebration of the wit and wisdom of Linda Smith - a 'national treasure' of Radio 4 and BBC TV. Editor(s): Lakin, Warren. Num Pages: 384 pages, 8 page colour plate section. BIC Classification: BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 132 x 22. Weight in Grams: 274. Clean copy.
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton London
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
SKU
KEX0204967
ISBN
9780340938478
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Late in 2004, Maggie Nelson was looking forward to the publication of her book Jane: A Murder, a narrative in verse about the life and death of her aunt, who had been murdered thirty-five years before. The case remained unsolved, but Jane was assumed to have been the victim of an infamous serial killer in Michigan in 1969. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
Publisher
Vintage Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
01st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781784705794
ISBN
9781784705794
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.88

Paperback. Num Pages: 264 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBC; 2AB; BGLA; DSBH; DSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 135 x 15. Weight in Grams: 304.
Publisher
The New York Review of Books, Inc
Number of pages
264
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9781590171844
ISBN
9781590171844
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 16.17

Hardback. Num Pages: 544 pages, 20 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; BGH; HBJD1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 168 x 235 x 52. Weight in Grams: 836.
Publisher
Merrion Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
9781785370090
ISBN
9781785370090
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 8.34

Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBCL; BGA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 124 x 13. Weight in Grams: 296.
Publisher
NeWest Press Canada
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
1St Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781897126219
ISBN
9781897126219
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 17.33

Paperback.
Edition
Illustrated
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752460710
ISBN
9780752460710
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.40

Paperback. How one Jewish woman survived the Holocaust - through marriage to a Nazi officer. Num Pages: 320 pages, Section: 16, B&W. BIC Classification: 1DFA; BGA; HBJD; HBTZ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 128 x 28. Weight in Grams: 230.
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780349113791
ISBN
9780349113791
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 12.68

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