Biography
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Biography
Paperback. Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio lived the darkest and most dangerous life of any of the great painters. This book presents the readings of Caravaggio's pictures, which show how he created their drama, immediacy and humanity, and how completely he departed from the conventions of his time. Num Pages: 544 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.), maps. BIC Classification: ACQB; AGB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 136 x 28. Weight in Grams: 436.
- Edition
- 01st Edition
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Number of pages
- 544
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780241954645
- ISBN
- 9780241954645
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.55
€ 19.99
€ 16.55
Paperback. Features Sergeant Colin Taylor, who has made it his purpose to keep the streets of Scilly free from drunk anchor thieves, Balance Board riders and other culprits, mostly drunken, intent on breaking the law. This book is the first hand account of how he did it. It charts the day to day trials and tribulations of a small-island police officer. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWC; BM; BTC; JKSW1; WH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 198 x 21. Weight in Grams: 240.
- Publisher
- Cornerstone
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784755157
- ISBN
- 9781784755157
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.84
€ 15.99
€ 11.84
Paperback. On 23 Jun 2011 the convicted double-murderer Levi Bellfield was found guilty of the murder of 13-year-old school girl Milly Dowler. Milly disappeared on her way home from school in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey in 2002. Six months later her body was discovered many miles away. A police investigation, the manhunt in Surrey's history, got nowhere. Num Pages: 336 pages, Full colour eight page photo inset. BIC Classification: BTC; JKVF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 196 x 136 x 22. Weight in Grams: 220.
- Publisher
- Michael Joseph
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780241952818
- ISBN
- 9780241952818
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.47
€ 17.99
€ 13.47
Paperback. The former head of Lockheed's SKUNK WORKS reveals the amazing story of the secret aircraft that changed the course of history - from the U-2 to the Stealth Fighter Num Pages: 416 pages, Section: 8, b&w. BIC Classification: BT; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 178 x 110 x 28. Weight in Grams: 232.
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Number of pages
- 416
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780751515039
- ISBN
- 9780751515039
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.84
€ 15.99
€ 11.84
Paperback. Explosive, bestselling account of Mexico's drug cartels and the government - business nexus that enables them. Num Pages: 416 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; BTC; JKVG; JKVM; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 143 x 31. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Publisher
- Verso
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Updated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781682968
- ISBN
- 9781781682968
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 14.82
€ 15.99
€ 14.82
Paperback. 278pp
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- New English Library Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Edition
- New
- SKU
- KON0820854
- ISBN
- 9780450493621
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Hardback. .
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764300752
- ISBN
- 9780764300752
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 49.99€ 32.52
€ 49.99
€ 32.52
Paperback. As a result of a genetically-transmitted gene, all 3 Bryan sisters, Felicity, Elizabeth and Bunny have had cancer. As the gene also has a dominant inheritance, half of their family members can be expected to carry it. This book describes their experience of this disease. It tells of the shocks and dilemmas that come with diagnosis and treatment. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations (some col.), ports. (some col.). BIC Classification: BTP; VFJB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 22. Weight in Grams: 228.
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- Vermilion London
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- SKU
- KNW0007942
- ISBN
- 9780091917166
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 5.49
€ 5.49
Paperback. Frederick II of Prussia attempted to escape his authoritarian father as a boy, but went on to become one of history's greatest rulers. He loved the flute, and devoted hours of study to the arts and French literature, forming a long-lasting friendship with Voltaire. This title deals with these contradictions and achievements of Frederick. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JF; BGH; HBJD; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 18. Weight in Grams: 200.
- Publisher
- Vintage Publishing
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099528869
- ISBN
- 9780099528869
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.05
€ 13.99
€ 11.05
Paperback. A title that deals with questions such as: Was the enchanted camera a source of inspiration for their father? Did it represent the power of art itself? Was it the eye of God? Translator(s): Winston, Krishna. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: BGLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 14. Weight in Grams: 160. 8vo. Good clean copy
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- Vintage Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- SKU
- KEX0276304
- ISBN
- 9780099539759
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. A title that deals with questions such as: Was the enchanted camera a source of inspiration for their father? Did it represent the power of art itself? Was it the eye of God? Translator(s): Winston, Krishna. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: BGLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 14. Weight in Grams: 160.
- Publisher
- Vintage Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780099539759
- ISBN
- 9780099539759
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: BG; JFFE1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 167 x 26. Weight in Grams: 420. Clean copy
- Publisher
- Hachette Books Ireland
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KEX0224721
- ISBN
- 9780755319084
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. In September 2012, a YOUGOV poll conducted in Britain found that the person British workers would most like as their manager was Sir Richard Branson. In this book, he shares and distils his secrets of leadership and success. It is your guide to being your own CEO (Chief Enabling Officer) and becoming a true leader - not just a boss. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; BGBA; KJH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 126 x 198 x 29. Weight in Grams: 278.
- Publisher
- Virgin Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780753519899
- ISBN
- 9780753519899
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 16.91
€ 21.99
€ 16.91
Paperback. Technological advances have benefited our world in immeasurable ways, but there is an ominous flip side. Criminals are often the earliest, and most innovative, adopters of technology and modern times have led to modern crimes. This is a call to action for better security measures worldwide, but most importantly. Num Pages: 688 pages. BIC Classification: BTC; JFFR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 200 x 129 x 53. Weight in Grams: 474.
- Publisher
- Corgi
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780552170802
- ISBN
- 9780552170802
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.44
€ 17.99
€ 13.44
Hardcover. Num Pages: 160 pages, 500+. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSPC1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 401 x 353 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1772.
- Publisher
- Porter Press International United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780955006883
- ISBN
- 9780955006883
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 50.15
€ 52.99
€ 50.15
Paperback. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVH; BG; HBJD; HBTZ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 177 x 111 x 19. Weight in Grams: 162.
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1984
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780586062586
- ISBN
- 9780586062586
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.76
€ 13.99
€ 11.76
Paperback. This book is a lush and beautiful memoir of a very special house and a superb recreation of a bygone era. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: 1DST; BM; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 128 x 14. Weight in Grams: 184.
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780007367900
- ISBN
- 9780007367900
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.40
€ 15.99
€ 11.40
Paperback. A miracle of still-plentiful hair, raw sex-appeal, and strutting talent . The frontman of one of the most influential and controversial groups of all time. A musical genius with a career spanning over four decades. He is a testament to British glamour, the ultimate architect and demi-god of rock. Num Pages: 640 pages, (2x8pp plates). BIC Classification: AVGP; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 48. Weight in Grams: 532.
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Number of pages
- 640
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780007329519
- ISBN
- 9780007329519
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.43
€ 19.99
€ 14.43
Paperback. Tells the remarkable story of an Irishman whose exploits in the bare-knuckle ring made him into an early 19th century folk hero. Num Pages: 168 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JH; BGH; WSTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 139 x 12. Weight in Grams: 378.
- Publisher
- The Lilliput Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843511588
- ISBN
- 9781843511588
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.30
€ 10.30
Hardcover. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: APB; APT; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 162 x 40. Weight in Grams: 766. 8vo.Good clean copy in clean dustwrapper.
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- Sidgwick & Jackson
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Main Market
- SKU
- KEX0290783
- ISBN
- 9780283072574
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 12.00
€ 12.00
Paperback. This biography traces the dramatic life of William Tyndale, the first person to translate the Bible into English from the original Greek and Hebrew. It discusses the profound religious, literary, intellectual and social implications of his immense achievement. Series: Yale Nota Bene. Num Pages: 464 pages, 19 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JB; BGH; HRCC2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 195 x 128 x 31. Weight in Grams: 396.
- Publisher
- Yale University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 464
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- First Edition Thus
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300068801
- ISBN
- 9780300068801
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 25.93
€ 30.99
€ 25.93
Hardback. A memoir of Sarah Palin - the first female Republican Vice Presidential candidate. It recounts her political experiences, her time as Mayor of Wasilla and as the first female governor of Alaska, as well as her rapid rise on the national stage during the 2008 campaign. It includes her insights into the personal challenges she's faced. Num Pages: 432 pages, 16-Page Colour Insert. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BM; HBJK; HBLX; JPQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 163 x 40. Weight in Grams: 652. In good to very good condition. A fine reading copy
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers Inc
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- SKU
- KRS0014083
- ISBN
- 9780061939891
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. On 12th October 1995, Mavis Marsh was woken to the news - 'It's your son,' the policeman told her; 'He's been in an accident.' According to doctors, the damage to Matthew's brain was too severe for him to recover. But, Mavis and her husband, Keith refused to accept the diagnosis, and started to work with Matthew themselves. Num Pages: 320 pages, 8pp colour photo section. BIC Classification: BGA; VFJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 114 x 22. Weight in Grams: 180. Used paperback in good condition. Some shelf wear.
- Condition
- Used, Good
- Publisher
- Arrow
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- SKU
- KRF0023766
- ISBN
- 9780099498513
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Hardcover. The illustrated life story of the world's most beloved composer Num Pages: 288 pages, full colour illustrations throughout. BIC Classification: AVGC4; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 194 x 285 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1212.
- Publisher
- Elliott & Thompson Limited
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783962938
- ISBN
- 9781783962938
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 22.22
€ 33.99
€ 22.22