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Biography
Paperback. A unique collection of stories, stand-up routines, sketches and interviews from comic legend Dave Allen, drawn together with the full co-operation of his family. 'A wonderful anthology of Allen's very best material.' JACK DEE Num Pages: 320 pages, 36 colour and b&w. BIC Classification: AN; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 129 x 21. Weight in Grams: 272.
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780340899458
- ISBN
- 9780340899458
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.89
€ 15.99
€ 11.89
Paperback. Num Pages: 528 pages, 14 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: BGA; JFCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 202 x 135 x 29. Weight in Grams: 568.
- Publisher
- The New York Review of Books, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 528
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781590172865
- ISBN
- 9781590172865
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 21.18
€ 29.99
€ 21.18
Paperback. Mary Prince was a freed slave from Bermuda who achieved notoriety when she published her autobiography at a time when abolition debates were raging. This book details the ill-treatment she received by her various owners and her escape to England where she sought refuge with Christian missionaries. Editor(s): Salih, Sara. Num Pages: 160 pages, notes. BIC Classification: BGHA; HBTS; JFSJ1; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 10. Weight in Grams: 126.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780140437492
- ISBN
- 9780140437492
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Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.89
€ 11.99
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Paperback. Captain Scott's expedition, carried in the Terra Nova, pitted him and his team not only against the elements but also against the Norwegian explorer, Amundsen. Ultimately, Scott was beaten by both. This title provides an account of his expedition to the South Pole in 1910-12. Num Pages: 544 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1MTS; 3JJC; BJ; WTLP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 132 x 36. Weight in Grams: 382.
- Publisher
- Vintage Classics
- Number of pages
- 544
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099561385
- ISBN
- 9780099561385
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Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.33
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€ 14.33
Paperback. An introduction to Viktor Schauberger's life and thinking. It shows how his approach developed over the course of his eventful life (which included both World Wars) and takes the reader on a journey through his discoveries, interspersed with lively anecdotes which illustrate how his mind worked. Num Pages: 176 pages, 19 b&w illustrations and diagrams. BIC Classification: BGT; RNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 139 x 15. Weight in Grams: 234.
- Publisher
- Floris Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 176
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780863157240
- ISBN
- 9780863157240
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 17.74
€ 23.99
€ 17.74
Paperback. A memoir that offers a picture of the author's growing up in a bourgeois French family, rebelling as an adolescent against the conventional expectations of her class, and striking out on her own with an intellectual and existential ambition exceedingly rare in a young woman in the 1920s. Translator(s): Kirkup, James. Series: Penguin Modern Classics. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: 2ACG; 2ADF; BG; DSBH; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 202 x 131 x 25. Weight in Grams: 280.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Number of pages
- 368
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141185330
- ISBN
- 9780141185330
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 12.61
€ 15.99
€ 12.61
Paperback. Mithridates the Great was one of the dominant figures of the first century BC and the Romans' most persistent enemy, going to war with them three times. Num Pages: 208 pages, 8pp black and white photos. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; BGH; HBJD; HBLA1; HBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781473828902
- ISBN
- 9781473828902
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.33
€ 17.99
€ 14.33
Paperback. Drawing on her own experiences, Kate Swaffer explores the daily challenges faced by those diagnosed with young onset dementia. Challenging the notion of 'prescribed disengagement', Kate offers a fresh perspective on how to live well with dementia, and how family, friends and dementia care professionals can support people post diagnosis. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: BM; MJND; VFJB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 138. .
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849056083
- ISBN
- 9781849056083
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.41
€ 24.41
Paperback. Irish people have left their mark on virtually every corner of the globe. This fascinating book tells the stories of the Irish who are justly celebrated in their adopted homelands, but virtually unknown in Ireland. Num Pages: 424 pages, 30 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1DBR; BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 131 x 33. Weight in Grams: 352.
- Edition
- 1st
- Publisher
- The O'Brien Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847171634
- ISBN
- 9781847171634
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 12.99€ 11.92
€ 12.99
€ 11.92
Paperback. Inspector Ken Wharfe, the first royalty protection officer to publish a memoir, was a crucial figure in the life of Diana, Princess of Wales, for nearly seven years. This account presents the most intimate portrait of Diana to date, as well as a fitting tribute to one of the outstanding figures of our age. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: BGR; BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 199 x 31. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- John Blake Publishing Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781786061133
- ISBN
- 9781786061133
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 12.65
€ 15.99
€ 12.65
Paperback. Including new chapters and covering events, tis book deals Roy Keane's life and work. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 24. Weight in Grams: 288.
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- Reissue
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780718193997
- ISBN
- 9780718193997
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.40
€ 17.99
€ 13.40
Paperback. During a career spanning more than forty years, the award-winning journalist and broadcaster Robin Lustig has lived in, worked in and reported from more than eighty countries. Now, in Is Anything Happening?, he tells the inside story of the triumphs and disasters he experienced along the way. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: BM; KNTD; KNTJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 242 x 39. Weight in Grams: 712.
- Publisher
- Biteback Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785901034
- ISBN
- 9781785901034
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.24
€ 26.99
€ 20.24
Paperback. Num Pages: 334 pages, portraits. BIC Classification: 2AB; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 178 x 113 x 23. Weight in Grams: 202.
- Publisher
- Milo Books
- Number of pages
- 334
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780953084777
- ISBN
- 9780953084777
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.99€ 10.03
€ 10.99
€ 10.03
Paperback. Offers an insight into the idiosyncrasies of the English legal system and how it has changed since the late 1960s. Num Pages: 512 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: BGA; LAT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 34. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 512
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781408801291
- ISBN
- 9781408801291
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 19.45
€ 25.99
€ 19.45
Paperback. Jeremy & Amy is the first book to tell the story behind internationally famous Monkey World. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.), ports. (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: BM; WNCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 28. Weight in Grams: 358.
- Publisher
- Short Books
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781907595189
- ISBN
- 9781907595189
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.44
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€ 13.44
Paperback. Gandhi was not only the most important Indian figure of the 20th century, he is the most famous pacifist ever. This is a readable examination of Gandhi and the nature of his often unconventional and controversial power. Series: Profiles in Power. Num Pages: 288 pages, facsim., maps, ports. BIC Classification: 1FKA; BGH; HBJF; HBLW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 209 x 134 x 17. Weight in Grams: 334.
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780582319783
- ISBN
- 9780582319783
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.99
€ 53.99
Paperback. With his infectious energy and charisma, Gok Wan has an incredible gift of making women feel more confident within themselves. This title is a memoir of Gok that reveals all about his life changing period. It discusses what he learnt during this time that helped him bounce back to become a stylist to the stars, every woman's best friend. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: APT; BGFA; WJF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 128 x 25. Weight in Grams: 288.
- Publisher
- Ebury Publishing
- Number of pages
- 368
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780091938383
- ISBN
- 9780091938383
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.06
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Paperback. Bullied at school, and growing up dreaming of revenge, Mark 'Chopper' Read determined to be the toughest in any company. He became a crime commando who terrorised drug dealers, pimps, thieves and armed robbers on the streets and in jail - but boasts never to have hurt an innocent member of the public. This work presents his story. Num Pages: 288 pages, 16 page b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: BG; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 178 x 111 x 19. Weight in Grams: 178. 288 pages, 16 page b/w illustrations. Bullied at school, and growing up dreaming of revenge, Mark 'Chopper' Read determined to be the toughest in any company. He became a crime commando who terrorised drug dealers, pimps, thieves and armed robbers on the streets and in jail - but boasts never to have hurt an innocent member of the public. This work presents his story. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: BG; BTC. Dimension: 178 x 111 x 19. Weight: 180.
- Edition
- paperback / softback
- Publisher
- John Blake Publishing Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781844543496
- ISBN
- 9781844543496
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.13
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€ 10.13
Paperback. Bruce Lee formulated a complex personal philosophy that extolled the virtues of knowledge and total mastery of one's self. This book reveals secrets as: seeing the totality of life and putting things into perspective; understanding the concept of Yin and Yang; and, defeating adversity by adapting to circumstances. Num Pages: 240 pages, 30 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: APF; BGF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 179 x 16. Weight in Grams: 350.
- Publisher
- McGraw-Hill
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780809231942
- ISBN
- 9780809231942
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 22.94
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€ 22.94
Paperback. An autobiography is about growing up in Egypt. It is also an investigation into childhood perception in which the author uses herself and her memories as an insight into how children see and know. It is a look at Egypt up to, and including, World War II from a small girl's point of view. Series: Penguin Modern Classics. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 1HBE; 3JJC; BGA; HBJH; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 14. Weight in Grams: 172.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141188324
- ISBN
- 9780141188324
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.76
€ 13.99
€ 11.76