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Paperback. A tale of a boy reared in the poverty of the Gorbals who became one of the world's most extraordinary safe blowers. He spent more than 40 years in jail. A daring escaper, he broke out of Scotland's grim prison fortress of Peterhead five times - three times in one year! A likeable rogue, he was a gentle man who in peacetime shrank from violence. Num Pages: 212 pages, 8 pp. plate section. BIC Classification: BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 131 x 17. Weight in Grams: 226. The Extraordinary True Story of the Safe Blower Who Became a War Hero. 212 pages, 8 pp. plate section. A tale of a boy reared in the poverty of the Gorbals who became one of the world's most extraordinary safe blowers. He spent more than 40 years in jail. A daring escaper, he broke out of Scotland's grim prison fortress of Peterhead five times - three times in one year! A likeable rogue, he was a gentle man who in peacetime shrank from violence. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: BTC. Dimension: 196 x 131 x 17. Weight: 234.
Publisher
Black & White Publishing
Number of pages
212
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845023461
ISBN
9781845023461
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 10.03

paperback. Num Pages: 352 pages, b & w illustrations, maps & line drawings throughout. BIC Classification: 3H; BGH; HBJF; HBLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 132 x 20. Weight in Grams: 272.
Publisher
Crown
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
New edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780609809648
ISBN
9780609809648
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 16.35

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. The autobiography of the biggest football star of the last decade Num Pages: 592 pages, 32pp colour insets integrated onto text paper. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 179 x 112 x 37. Weight in Grams: 306. Good copy with some shelf wear
Condition
Used, Good
Edition
New Ed
Publisher
Headline Publishing Group
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
SKU
KRA0003343
ISBN
9780747268185
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. An insightful new biography of one of the great global spiritual figures. Num Pages: 400 pages, Illustrations, map. BIC Classification: BGX; HRE. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 136 x 26. Weight in Grams: 284.
Publisher
Quercus Publishing
Number of pages
400
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780857388308
ISBN
9780857388308
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.33

Paperback. The first critical biography of one of the twentieth century's greatest architects Num Pages: 408 pages, Illustrations, maps, plans. BIC Classification: 1DSE; AMB; BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 26. Weight in Grams: 294.
Publisher
HarperCollins
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Edition
New ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780006548782
ISBN
9780006548782
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.47

Paperback. Born in 1931, the illegitimate child of an abandoned mother, Thomas Bernhard was brought up by an eccentric grandmother and adored grandfather. He ran away from home at 15 and at 18, was put in a hospital ward for the old and terminally ill when he caught pneumonia. This volume tells his story. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: BGA; DSBH; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 132 x 21. Weight in Grams: 250.
Publisher
Vintage
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099442530
ISBN
9780099442530
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 12.61

Paperback. The second title in Maya Angelou's bestselling autobiography is reissued in a new look to coincide with the publication of her new book Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 127 x 15. Weight in Grams: 176.
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1985
Condition
New
SKU
V9781844085026
ISBN
9781844085026
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.76

paperback. The unlikely rise and colourful life of a flawed sporting legend one of the architects of the footballing magic that we now associate with Brazil s beautiful game. " Translator(s): Downie, Andrew. Num Pages: 432 pages, 36. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 26. Weight in Grams: 358.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Yellow Jersey
Condition
New
SKU
9780224064330
ISBN
9780224064330
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.29

Paperback. 8vo. Very good copy.. First edition. . Irish Politics and Politicans.. 20th Century Ireland.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1985
Publisher
Aherlow Publishers
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KEX0310310
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 25.00

Paperback. Presents an author's account of the many disguises she employs to dine undetected when she takes on the much coveted and highly prestigious job of "New York Times" restaurant critic. Through these spy games, she finds herself changed not just physically, but also in character. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: BG; WTHR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 22. Weight in Grams: 254.
Publisher
Cornerstone United Kingdom
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099489979
ISBN
9780099489979
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 12.61

Paperback. An extraordinary wartime memoir, combining the best kind of adventure story with a coming of age testimony of unforgettable resonance and poignancy. Num Pages: 448 pages, 2 x 8pp b&w. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JJH; BM; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 29. Weight in Grams: 348.
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton United Kingdom
Number of pages
448
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781444760620
ISBN
9781444760620
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.43

Paperback. Num Pages: 248 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FB; BM; DQ; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 138 x 15. Weight in Grams: 354.
Publisher
Mage Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
POD
Condition
New
SKU
V9781933823621
ISBN
9781933823621
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 25.00

Paperback. Presents the story of the author's year re-creating the lifestyle of her 1790s ancestor in a basic one-roomed cottage, eating home-grown produce and surviving on her own resources - making household items herself and dressing in period clothing. This illustrated title includes gardening info, menus, recipes and nature notes. Num Pages: 224 pages, photographs, woodcuts, engravings, illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JF; BJ; WK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 182 x 18. Weight in Grams: 626.
Publisher
Saraband
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
Paperback
Condition
New
SKU
V9781887354776
ISBN
9781887354776
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 17.74

Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: BGA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210. . Good copy with some minor shelf wear
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
A.& A.Farmar
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KKD0007788
ISBN
9781899047963
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 17.95

Paperback. Num Pages: 338 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 26. Weight in Grams: 296.
Publisher
Milo Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
338
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781903854914
ISBN
9781903854914
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.89

Paperback. BIC Classification: BTC; JKVJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
Publisher
John Blake Publishing Ltd United Kingdom
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2019
Condition
New
SKU
V9781786062581
ISBN
9781786062581
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.76

Paperback. Ross Kemp, whose dad was a copper and taught him right from wrong, decided to infiltrate these secret underworld organizations to discover who they are, what makes them tick and what the law is doing to curb their criminal activity. This title tells his story. Num Pages: 304 pages, 50 colour inset. BIC Classification: BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 128 x 20. Weight in Grams: 218. Good clean copy with minor shelf wear
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KCW0002705
ISBN
9780141032252
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Number 1 Bestseller Gangland! investigates who is pulling the strings behind the scenes - the families that form the Irish mafia - and examines the way in which their net has spread across Ireland and beyond. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 132 x 14. Weight in Grams: 170.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
O'Brien Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780862785765
ISBN
9780862785765
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 12.57

paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Number of pages
656
Condition
Used, Good
SKU
KLN0017091
ISBN
9780751532234
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 5.49

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