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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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