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paperback. Continuing the book "I Dreamed of Africa", this volume is written in episodes. The author refers glancingly to the deaths of her husband and son, covering family issues, the conservation and preservation of the animals around her and the fear and beauty of being lost in the bush at night. Num Pages: 160 pages, b&w and colour photographs, maps, glossary. BIC Classification: 1H; BGH; WTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 135 x 15. Weight in Grams: 156. Continuing the book "I Dreamed of Africa", this volume is written in episodes. The author refers glancingly to the deaths of her husband and son, covering family issues, the conservation and preservation of the animals around her and the fear and beauty of being lost in the bush at night. Num Pages: 160 pages, b&w and colour photographs, maps, glossary. BIC Classification: 1H; BGH; WTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 135 x 15. Weight in Grams: 156. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Condition
Used, Very Good
Edition
New Ed
SKU
KKD0001513
ISBN
9780140238464
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 17.95

Paperback. Tells the story from Africa's greatest living conservationist. This book covers a typical day for the author that involves rescuing baby elephants from poachers; finding homes for orphan elephants, all the while campaigning the ever-present threat of poaching for the ivory trade. Num Pages: 352 pages, 24 pages black and white and colour. BIC Classification: 1HFGK; 3JJP; 3JM; BM; PSVW7; RNKH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 136 x 197 x 23. Weight in Grams: 284.
Publisher
Penguin
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780670919710
ISBN
9780670919710
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.81

Hardcover. Editor(s): Gates, Henry Louis, Jr.; Higginbotham, Evelyn Brooks. Series: The African American History Reference Series. Num Pages: 7588 pages, 100 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BK; GBCB; HBJK; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 273 x 410 x 165. Weight in Grams: 17360.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Oxford University Press, USA
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
7584
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199920778
ISBN
9780199920778
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 1,684.53

paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Dafina United States
Edition
4th Revised, Updated ed.
Number of pages
464
Condition
New
SKU
V9780758292414
ISBN
9780758292414
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 18.64

Hardback. Using its formidable network of correspondents and contacts, Africa Confidential has produced 400 incisive biographies and commentaries on the people who are shaping Southern Africa, ranging from politicians, business people and the military to writers and religious leaders. Editor(s): Smith, Patrick. Num Pages: 256 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1HFM; BGH; GBC; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 171 x 18. Weight in Grams: 578.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631205425
ISBN
9780631205425
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 140.32

Hardcover. Missionaries have been blamed for some of the worst effects of western imperialism in Africa. This book, based on the letters of Herbert and Doris Gerrard, leaves readers to judge for themselves. Gerrsrd was a medical missionary who served in Zambia and Kenya for 26 years. Num Pages: 280 pages, 16ill.2M. BIC Classification: 1H; BGHA; HBJH; HBLW; HRCX7. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 222 x 137 x 27. Weight in Grams: 482.
Publisher
I.B.Tauris
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Condition
New
SKU
V9781860646591
ISBN
9781860646591
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 59.33
€ 54.65

Hardback. Presents an account of the life experiences of an Africanist archaeologist. This title takes readers on a journey across the world, from his origins in a small Jewish community in Manchester to his adventures on archaeological sites in the villages of Africa before finally settling down to teach in Los Angeles. Num Pages: 288 pages, 16 integrated bw illustrations, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1H; BGA; BM; HD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 148 x 223 x 27. Weight in Grams: 494.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845119942
ISBN
9781845119942
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 59.33
€ 54.16

Hardcover. Portugal's poor military performance in the First World War, notably in Africa, restricted Afonso Costa's (1871-1937) ability to secure his diplomatic aims which, in any case, were highly unrealistic. Nevertheless, his loyal press in Portugal described him as the leader of the small nations', and reported his every statement as a major triumph. Series Editor(s): Sharp, Alan. Series: Makers of the Modern World. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DSP; 3JJF; BGH; HBJD; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 207 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 456.
Publisher
Haus Publishing Limited United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9781905791873
ISBN
9781905791873
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.44

Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages, 2 illus. BIC Classification: BT; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 336.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Canada
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780888394552
ISBN
9780888394552
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 19.69

paperback. In this nuanced portrait of Athelstan, Sarah Foot offers the first full account of the king ever written. Series: The Yale English Monarchs Series. Num Pages: 284 pages, b/w pls. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3F; BGH; HBJD1; HBLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 518.
Publisher
Yale University Press
Number of pages
284
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300187717
ISBN
9780300187717
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 19.64

Hardback. A glimpse inside the mind and artistic process of a fascinating contemporary cartoonist Num Pages: 112 pages, 120 colour images + 20 black-&-white illustrations. BIC Classification: AKLC; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 198 x 17. Weight in Grams: 470.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Yale University Press United States
Number of pages
112
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300184402
ISBN
9780300184402
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 22.59

Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, 41 black & white photos. BIC Classification: B; BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 171 x 12. Weight in Grams: 432.
Publisher
Little Knoll Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780992722005
ISBN
9780992722005
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.54

Paperback. To those interested in a life in science, Sir Peter Medawar, Nobel laureate, deflates the myths of invincibility, superiority, and genius; instead, he demonstrates it is common sense and an inquiring mind that are essential to the scientist's calling. Num Pages: 128 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BG; PD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 136 x 9. Weight in Grams: 160.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1981
Publisher
The Perseus Books Group United States
Edition
Revised ed.
Number of pages
128
Condition
New
SKU
V9780465000920
ISBN
9780465000920
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.84

Paperback. Raul H Castro was the first Hispanic governor of Arizona, ambassador to El Salvador, Bolivia, and Argentina, lawyer, judge, and teacher. Born in Mexico in 1916, he moved with his family to a small mining community in Arizona in 1926. This book presents his story. Num Pages: 192 pages, 30 photos, bib., index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; BGHA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 10. Weight in Grams: 204.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Texas Christian University Press
Edition
First Printing
Condition
New
SKU
V9780875653785
ISBN
9780875653785
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 20.65

Hardcover. Illustrator(s): Knowleden, Martin. Num Pages: 126 pages, 5ill. BIC Classification: BG; FA; WSXH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 219 x 145 x 15. Weight in Grams: 350. 126 pages, 5ill. Illustrator(s): Knowleden, Martin. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: BG; FA; WSXH. Dimension: 218 x 144 x 15. Weight: 354.
Publisher
Coch-Y-Bonddu Books Ltd
Number of pages
126
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Edition
New edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780953364862
ISBN
9780953364862
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 22.04

Hardcover. A hilarious childhood memoir from one of Ireland's funniest comedians. Num Pages: 392 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JJPL; 3JJPN; ASZB; BM; WH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 150 x 225 x 36. Weight in Grams: 544.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Gill Books
Condition
New
SKU
9780717170371
ISBN
9780717170371
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 14.08

Hardcover. This biography of Bernard Baruch considered to be renowned as the definitive story about the notorious financial wizard and presidential advisor. Baruch's political policies are discussed briefly, and James Grant includes a detailed account of Baruch's trading and investment gains and losses. Num Pages: 366 pages, Illustrations, facsims.,ports. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGB; KFFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 166 x 27. Weight in Grams: 724.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
1St Edition
Number of pages
366
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471170754
ISBN
9780471170754
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 59.33
€ 50.25

Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: BM; HBA; HBG; HBLW3. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 159 x 234 x 13. Weight in Grams: 352.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781474274227
ISBN
9781474274227
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 30.69

Hardback. Occasionally heartbreaking, sometimes hilarious, Guinan's account of her pathbreaking career will inspire public health students and future medical detectives-and give all readers insight into that part of the government exclusively devoted to protecting their health. Num Pages: 136 pages, 13 black & white halftones, 1 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: BM; MBN; MJCJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. .
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781421419992
ISBN
9781421419992
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 24.07

Hardcover. This is the author's autobiographical collection of stories and vignettes representing a social portrait of his life and times. He reflects and refracts the realities of interwar Europe, the New Deal years and America after the War. Series: Trailblazers. Num Pages: 352 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KBB; BGB; HBG; HBLW; KJM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 159 x 30. Weight in Grams: 724.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
New ed
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471247395
ISBN
9780471247395
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 68.83
€ 57.77

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