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Paperback. Looks at hundreds of autobiographies penned between 1760 and 1900 to offer an account of how the Industrial Revolution was experienced by the working class. This book shows how it raised incomes, improved literacy and offered exciting opportunities for political action. Num Pages: 320 pages, 16-page section of black-&-white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DB; 3JH; BK; HBJD1; HBLL; HBTK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 198 x 129 x 25. Weight in Grams: 348.
Publisher
Yale University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300205251
ISBN
9780300205251
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.25

Paperback.
Publisher
Gill & Macmillan Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
Illustrated
Condition
New
SKU
V9780717154029
ISBN
9780717154029
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 22.99
€ 18.38

Paperback. Num Pages: 472 pages, 1 black and white photograph. BIC Classification: BGX; HRE. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 153 x 229 x 32. Weight in Grams: 645.
Publisher
North Atlantic Books,U.S.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781583947937
ISBN
9781583947937
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 22.76

Paperback. Liberace's career follows the trajectory of the classic American dream. This volume reveals Liberace as a complicated man whose political, social and religious conservatism existed side-by-side with a lifetime of secretive homosexuality. Num Pages: 512 pages, 50 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; AVRG; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 161 x 35. Weight in Grams: 820.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
New
Number of pages
512
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226686691
ISBN
9780226686691
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 25.94

Paperback. The original classic that revealed the truth about ambition, greed and excess in London and Wall Street, by the author of The Big Short and Flash Boys Num Pages: 304 pages, n/a. BIC Classification: BGBA; KFFK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 21. Weight in Grams: 206.
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton London
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780340839966
ISBN
9780340839966
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.89

Hardback. Li Mengyang (1473 1530) was a scholar-official who initiated the literary archaist movement that sought to restore ancient styles of prose and poetry in sixteenth-century China. Chang Woei Ong situates Li's quest to redefine literati learning as a way to build a perfect social order in the context of intellectual transitions since the Song dynasty. Series: Harvard-Yenching Institute Monograph Series. Num Pages: 350 pages, 1 line illustration, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 2GDC; 3JB; BGH; DSBD; HBJF; HBLH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 163 x 236 x 29. Weight in Grams: 648.
Publisher
Harvard University, Asia Center
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674970595
ISBN
9780674970595
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 54.99
€ 46.30

Paperback. .
Publisher
Feral House
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Edition
1St Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780922915705
ISBN
9780922915705
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 16.79

Paperback. The story of the England captain Lewis Moody - of the most successful rugby players in the history of the sport. Num Pages: 368 pages, 2 x colour plate sections. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJF1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 193 x 129 x 19. Weight in Grams: 274.
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton United Kingdom
Number of pages
368
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781444734362
ISBN
9781444734362
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.43

Hardcover. Thrown in at the deep end 'on a mighty whim' by F1 team owner Ron Dennis, Lewis Hamilton began his 2007 debut season with several podium finishes. With behind-the-scenes insight into the rivalry between Hamilton and his team mate Fernando Alonso which threatened to derail the young Briton's dream, this book describes how he rose above his critics. Num Pages: 288 pages, 2x8pp illustrations. BIC Classification: BGS; WSPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 153 x 30. Weight in Grams: 590. Fine copy. Illustrated
Condition
Used, Like New
Publisher
John Blake Publishing Ltd
Number of pages
288
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
SKU
KST0024289
ISBN
9781844545438
Hardback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 4.99

Paperback. Lewis Hamilton's explosive arrival on the Formula 1 scene has made front-page headlines. In My Story, for the first time Lewis opens up about his stunning debut season in grand prix racing, as well as his dad Anthony, his home life and his early years. The only book with the real story, as told by Lewis. Num Pages: 336 pages, 100 col plates (32pp), With index. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 26. Weight in Grams: 238.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9780007270064
ISBN
9780007270064
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.45

Hardback. Lewis Hamilton is one of the greatest drivers in the history of Formula One motor racing. He is just the second British driver to win the World Championship on three occasions and the first to win back-to-back titles. In 2016 he will compete in his 10th season in Formula One. This book tells his story. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: BGS; WSPC1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 268 x 14. Weight in Grams: 620.
Publisher
Welbeck Publishing Group
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
KTG0018893
ISBN
9781780978222
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 4.99

Hardback. This new biography of Carroll by leading international authority, Edward Wakeling, presents a fresh appraisal of the man based upon his social circle. Num Pages: 480 pages, 20 bw integrated. BIC Classification: 2AB; BGL; DSBF; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 158 x 36. Weight in Grams: 804.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Number of pages
480
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780768205
ISBN
9781780768205
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 71.14
€ 64.79

Paperback. Lyn Madden worked as a prostitute for 20 years. This is her story of life 'on the game' in Dublin. Num Pages: 267 pages. BIC Classification: BG; JFMX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 129 x 20. Weight in Grams: 304. Good clean copy showing some age and shelf wear
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1987
Publisher
Cork University Press
Condition
Used, Good
SKU
KMK0005340
ISBN
9780946211456
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 17.95

Paperback. Lyn Madden worked as a prostitute for 20 years. This is her story of life 'on the game' in Dublin. Num Pages: 267 pages. BIC Classification: BG; JFMX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 129 x 20. Weight in Grams: 304. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1987
Publisher
Cork University Press
Condition
Used, Very Good
Edition
New edition
SKU
KKD0001419
ISBN
9780946211456
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 17.95

Paperback. Gives us Nadar, the pioneer balloonist and aerial photographer; gives us Colonel Fred Burnaby, reluctant adorer of the extravagant Sarah Bernhardt; then, finally, it gives us the story of author's own grief, unflinchingly observed. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: BGLA; BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 8. Weight in Grams: 112.
Publisher
Vintage Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099584537
ISBN
9780099584537
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.05

Paperback. A moving story of Marine Operators doing what they do best, Level Zero Heroes brings to life the mission of the US. Marine Special Operations Team 8222 that fought side by side in Afghanistan, in a narrative as action packed and emotional as anything to emerge from the Special Operations community contribution to the Afghan War. Num Pages: 320 pages, 1 map, 16 page colour photograph inserts. BIC Classification: 1FCA; 1KBB; 3JJP; 3JM; BTM; HBJF1; HBWS4; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 142 x 210 x 33. Weight in Grams: 306.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Griffin Publishing
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9781250070296
ISBN
9781250070296
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 17.78

Hardback. A biography of Lev Shternberg (1861-1927) that illuminates the development of professional anthropology in late imperial and early Soviet Russia. It explores the scholarly and political aspects of Shternberg's life and how they influenced each other. Series: Critical Studies in the History of Anthropology. Num Pages: 574 pages, 22 photos, 1 map. BIC Classification: BGH; JHM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 46. Weight in Grams: 998.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press United States
Number of pages
574
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780803216037
ISBN
9780803216037
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 71.51

Paperback. The hilarious number one New York Times bestseller, now with a bonus chapter. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: BM; WH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 137 x 27. Weight in Grams: 288.
Publisher
Pan Macmillan
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
Reprints
Condition
New
SKU
V9781447223474
ISBN
9781447223474
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.97

Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: APB; APF; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 132 x 202 x 25. Weight in Grams: 264.
Publisher
Random House USA Inc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780812984767
ISBN
9780812984767
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.76

Paperback. An autobiography of Horace Silver, composer, pianist, and band leader that takes us from his childhood in Norwalk, Connecticut, through his rise to fame as a musician in New York, to his comfortable life 'after the road' in California. Editor(s): Pastras, Phil. Num Pages: 282 pages, 17 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: AVGJ; AVRG; BGFA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 153 x 18. Weight in Grams: 426. The Autobiography of Horace Silver. 282 pages, Illustrations. Editor(s): Pastras, Phil. An autobiography of Horace Silver, composer, pianist, and band leader that takes us from his childhood in Norwalk, Connecticut, through his rise to fame as a musician in New York, to his comfortable life 'after the road' in California. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: AVGJ; AVRG; BGFA. Dimension: 225 x 153 x 18. Weight: 424.
Publisher
University of California Press
Number of pages
282
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520253926
ISBN
9780520253926
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.35

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Monthly Review Press,U.S. United States
Number of pages
350
Condition
New
SKU
V9781583673324
ISBN
9781583673324
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.53

Paperback. The stunning and heartbreaking story of the young son of Rachel Nickell - who witnessed the brutal attack on his mother and whose childhood was shaped by the media storm that followed. A coming-of-age story that begins with a tragedy but ends in optimism, forgiveness and peace. Num Pages: 272 pages, (1x8pp plates). BIC Classification: BGA; BTP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130. Weight in Grams: 270.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780008144296
ISBN
9780008144296
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.68

Paperback. Wil says goodbye to his family and friends in North Wales, and hello to adventure in South America, heading into the unknown, away from comfort and predictability in a bid to 'let go'. From the beach he lives on with only a stray dog for company, to his final destination with its tearful goodbyes, Wil shares the joys and the trials of his search. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: BM; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 135 x 16. Weight in Grams: 252.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Parthian Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9781905762767
ISBN
9781905762767
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.44

Paperback. Letters written during a short residence in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark (1796) is both an arresting travel book and a personal memoir. In it Wollstonecraft describes the sublime landscape and the events and people she encounters. This edition includes reviews, additional letters, and documents on the background to the journey. Series: Oxford World's Classics. Num Pages: 240 pages, one map. BIC Classification: 1DND; 1DNN; 1DNS; 3JF; BJ; WTLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 129 x 15. Weight in Grams: 178.
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199230631
ISBN
9780199230631
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.81

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