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Biography
Paperback. This provocative biography tells the story of how an ambitious young Londoner became England's greatest novelist. Focused on the 1830s, it portrays a restless, uncertain Dickens who could not decide on a career path. Through twists and turns, the author traces a double transformation: in reinventing himself Dickens reinvented the form of the novel. Num Pages: 400 pages, 28 halftones. BIC Classification: BGL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 167 x 31. Weight in Grams: 496.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Number of pages
- 400
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674072237
- ISBN
- 9780674072237
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 30.43
€ 35.99
€ 30.43
Paperback. Num Pages: 176 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BM; VFJP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 203 x 14. Weight in Grams: 226.
- Publisher
- Seven Stories Press,U.S.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781609806040
- ISBN
- 9781609806040
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 15.75
€ 17.99
€ 15.75
Paperback. The moving story of an immigrant's return to his homeland Num Pages: 168 pages. BIC Classification: BG; WT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- University of Nevada Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780874178593
- ISBN
- 9780874178593
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 27.43
€ 31.99
€ 27.43
Hardcover. Based on the author's letters and writings during a career that spanned World War II and the end of empire, and included service in Nigeria, Eritrea, Singapore, Malaya and the Gold Coast, this book describes the life and work of a colonial officer. Illustrator(s): Morley, Patricia. Num Pages: 200 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDB; 3JJG; 3JJH; 3JJP; BGA; HBG; HBLW; HBTQ; HBTR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 264 x 223 x 22. Weight in Grams: 436.
- Publisher
- I. B. Tauris
- Number of pages
- 200
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781850435266
- ISBN
- 9781850435266
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 58.26€ 53.44
€ 58.26
€ 53.44
Paperback. Who invented the diving helmet? The First Treasure Divers reveals the true and fascinating story. It follows the lives of two brothers as they struggle to turn their newly-invented diving helmet to advantage and how they wrestle with apathetic and even hostile authorities for recognition of their invention. Num Pages: 219 pages, Line drawings. BIC Classification: BTH; WSSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 157 x 16. Weight in Grams: 352. The True Story of How Two Brothers Invented the Diving Helmet and Sought Sunken Treasure and Fame. 219 pages, Line drawings. Who invented the diving helmet? The First Treasure Divers reveals the true and fascinating story. It follows the lives of two brothers as they struggle to turn their newly-invented diving helmet to advantage and how they wrestle with apathetic and even hostile authorities for recognition of their invention. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: BTH; WSSC. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 16. Weight: 348.
- Publisher
- Aquapress
- Number of pages
- 219
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781905492169
- ISBN
- 9781905492169
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.13
€ 17.99
€ 14.13
Paperback. The true story of life on the maternity ward Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: BM; MQD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 194 x 128 x 21. Weight in Grams: 230.
- Publisher
- Headline Publishing Group
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780755362745
- ISBN
- 9780755362745
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.66
€ 14.99
€ 11.66
Paperback. As a boy in post-War England, Kinks singer/songwriter Ray Davies fell in love with America - its movies and music, its culture of freedom fed his imagination. In this book, he tries to make sense of his long love-hate relationship with the country that both inspires and frustrates him, and where he nearly lost his life in a street shooting. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 149 x 234 x 24. Weight in Grams: 436.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Virgin Books
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780753555231
- ISBN
- 9780753555231
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 18.78
€ 26.99
€ 18.78
Paperback. Henry V of England, the princely hero of Shakespeare's play, who successfully defeated the French at the Battle of Agincourt and came close to becoming crowned King of France, is one of the best known and most compelling monarchs in English history. This biography takes a look at his entire life and nine year reign. Series: Routledge Historical Biographies. Num Pages: 304 pages, 8 black & white illustrations, 3 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3H; BGH; HBJD1; HBLC1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 198 x 133 x 23. Weight in Grams: 334.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415620277
- ISBN
- 9780415620277
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 49.99€ 48.03
€ 49.99
€ 48.03
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- For Beginners
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Reissue
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781934389874
- ISBN
- 9781934389874
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 16.82
€ 16.99
€ 16.82
Paperback. Editor(s): Norma, Caroline; Reist, Melinda Tankard. Num Pages: 238 pages. BIC Classification: BT; JFFE; JFMX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 270 x 215 x 15. Weight in Grams: 286.
- Publisher
- Spinifex Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781742199863
- ISBN
- 9781742199863
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 18.69
€ 26.99
€ 18.69
Paperback. The improbable but thrilling story of how a Colorado farm boy built a navy, how a decrepit ocean liner learned to be a hospital, and how a boat load of volunteers are literally changing the face of the world .. one face at a time. Num Pages: 256 pages, 8pp colour. BIC Classification: BTP; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 15. Weight in Grams: 182.
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Edition
- First Paperback Edition - Later Printing
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton General Division London
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- SKU
- KNW0009122
- ISBN
- 9780340863367
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 5.49
€ 5.49
Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: APB; APF; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 170. .
- Publisher
- Plexus Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprinted edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780859655347
- ISBN
- 9780859655347
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 20.28
€ 20.99
€ 20.28
Hardcover. .
- Publisher
- Quartet Books
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780704374348
- ISBN
- 9780704374348
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 24.27
€ 33.99
€ 24.27
Paperback. Cases of child homicide are rare but they are especially horrific. The author goes behind the sensationalist headlines to investigate why these crimes happen and examines child homicide in our modern violent world. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: BTC. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 179 x 109 x 17. Weight in Grams: 152.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Virgin Books London
- Publication date
- 2003
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780753507582
- ISBN
- 9780753507582
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.28
€ 17.99
€ 13.28
Paperback. Ian Freeman was otherwise known as The Machine. For Ian, violence is no glamorous profession, but a way of life. At 18 years of age, Ian's destiny changed forever, when he stepped in to help the victim of a brutal attack. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: BGSA; WST. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 179 x 112 x 20. Weight in Grams: 168. 288 pages. Ian Freeman was otherwise known as The Machine. For Ian, violence is no glamorous profession, but a way of life. At 18 years of age, Ian's destiny changed forever, when he stepped in to help the victim of a brutal attack. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: BGSA; WST. Dimension: 179 x 112 x 20. Weight: 168.
- Publisher
- John Blake
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781844546206
- ISBN
- 9781844546206
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.99€ 8.47
€ 9.99
€ 8.47
Hardcover. By the time Eunice Grayson played James Bond's girlfriend she had already become one of the first reality TV stars. Her leading men included Sean Connery and Roger Moore, and she co-starred in a record-breaking run of 'The Sound of Music'. This is the inside story of an original Bond girl and some of the best-loved films ever made. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: APB; APF; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 163 x 25. Weight in Grams: 650.
- Publisher
- Signum
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780956653475
- ISBN
- 9780956653475
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 17.85
€ 26.99
€ 17.85
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198709879
- ISBN
- 9780198709879
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.71
€ 11.99
€ 10.71
Hardcover. Revisionist new biography of Earl Kitchener, pivotal figure in World War I and British Empire history Num Pages: 336 pages, 15 bw in 8pp plates. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJF; BGH; HBJD1; HBLW; HBWN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 135. .
- Publisher
- I.B. Tauris & Co. Ltd. United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784533502
- ISBN
- 9781784533502
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 58.26€ 53.44
€ 58.26
€ 53.44
Paperback. 128 pages, ports. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; BM; HBJD1; HBLW; HBWQ. Dimension: 198 x 136 x 10. Weight: 130.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445606392
- ISBN
- 9781445606392
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.60
€ 13.99
€ 11.60
Paperback. Num Pages: 344 pages, 40 color + 56 b/w illus. BIC Classification: BGL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 173 x 223 x 22. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300223644
- ISBN
- 9780300223644
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 16.77
€ 20.99
€ 16.77