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Biography

Paperback. An optimistic, poignant and often very funny account of how creativity can banish the disagreeables that permeate life - 'a sexually transmitted disease with a hundred per cent mortality.' Num Pages: 230 pages. BIC Classification: BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 137 x 15. Weight in Grams: 232.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Arcadia Books
Number of pages
230
Condition
New
SKU
V9781906413811
ISBN
9781906413811
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.00
€ 12.52

Turning his journalistic eye on his own life, the author offers a series of sketches that describes the events and people he encounters. He narrates both the daily and the legendary events at "Time", offering readers a glimpse into the world of magazine writing and publishing before the age of the computer. Num Pages: 208 pages, 12 black-&-white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGBA; KNTJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 467.
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Syracuse University Press United States
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780815608479
ISBN
9780815608479
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 24.17

Paperback. From Busby to Beckham, Greaves to Gazza, Cruyff to Charlton, no one escapes the author's dissection of the game. He shows you why the great Bill Shankly once locked him in a room at the Liverpool training ground and wouldn't let him out, and why the legendary Brian Clough once insisted on getting him drunk before an interview. Num Pages: 496 pages. BIC Classification: BM; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 35. Weight in Grams: 347.
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Corinthian
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
SKU
KNW0009737
ISBN
9781906850036
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 5.49

Paperback. Powerfully detailing the way prisoners are treated on a daily basis, Life in Strangeways is a gripping tale that will change the perception of Alan Lord: convicted murderer and riot leader, unflagging rights campaigner and humanitarian. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 129 x 20. Weight in Grams: 210.
Publisher
John Blake Publishing Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781784186012
ISBN
9781784186012
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.81

Paperback. One woman's daily record of life in Guernsey during the German occupation. Num Pages: 160 pages, 42 Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKX; 3JJH; BJ; HBJD1; HBTB; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 158 x 14. Weight in Grams: 258.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445603131
ISBN
9781445603131
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.70

Paperback. Michael Powell lived intimately, and abundantly, with the movies - entering the business at the end of the silent era, growing up in the industry, becoming one of Britain's most respected and influential directors. This title presents his portrait. Num Pages: 736 pages, portraits. BIC Classification: 3JJ; APFB; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 135 x 37. Weight in Grams: 910.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Faber & Faber United Kingdom
Edition
New ed
Number of pages
736
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571204311
ISBN
9780571204311
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 20.05

Paperback. Misty Copeland reveals her inspiring journey to becoming the only African-American ballerina in the world-class American Ballet Theatre Num Pages: 304 pages, 8 pg 4-c photo insert. BIC Classification: ASDL; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 143 x 22. Weight in Grams: 288.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Touchstone
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781476737997
ISBN
9781476737997
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.73

Paperback. Determination meets dance in this memoir by the history-making ballerina Num Pages: 304 pages, 16 photographs in plate section. BIC Classification: ASDL; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 128 x 197 x 28. Weight in Grams: 292.
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780751565638
ISBN
9780751565638
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.31

Hardcover. Perhaps the greatest scholar of Jewish mysticism in the 20th century, Gershom Scholem (1897-1982) once said of himself, "I have no biography, only a bibliography." Yet, in thousands of letters written over his lifetime, many of which are included in this volume, Scholem's biography does unfold. Num Pages: 560 pages, 8 halftones. BIC Classification: 3JJ; BGA; BJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 162 x 42. Weight in Grams: 912.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Edition
1ST
Number of pages
560
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674006423
ISBN
9780674006423
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 63.26
€ 57.34

Paperback. From the teenager in provincial Russia in 1875 to his premature death in Germany in 1904, the author wrote over 4,500 letters to a range of correspondents, including family and friends, his publisher and fellow writers - not to mention actresses. This book presents these letters which tell the story of the author's life as a man and a writer. Translator(s): Bartlett, Rosamund; Phillips, Anthony. Num Pages: 624 pages, map. BIC Classification: 2AGR; BG; BJ; DSBF; DSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 28. Weight in Grams: 426.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
624
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
SKU
V9780140449228
ISBN
9780140449228
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.17

Hardcover.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Life
Number of pages
96
Condition
New
SKU
V9781618930668
ISBN
9781618930668
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 19.09

Paperback. Lizzie McNaught was diagnosed with Anorexia at the age of 14. However through professional help, the support of her loving family and her faith, she somehow found the hope and strength to overcome. Life Hurts tells her story, reflecting on it from her perspective as a doctor. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJ; 3JM; BM; MMZD; VFJB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
Publisher
Malcolm Down Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781910786659
ISBN
9781910786659
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.86

Num Pages: 480 pages, 111 black & white photographs, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; BGH; HBJH; JPVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 41. Weight in Grams: 816.
Publication date
2016
Publisher
The University Press of Kentucky United States
Number of pages
480
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813166469
ISBN
9780813166469
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.77

Paperback. A London bike courier decided to cycle around the world. 169 days later, he came back with a world record. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BM; WSQ; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 197 x 25. Weight in Grams: 322.
Publisher
John Blake Publishing Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781782199038
ISBN
9781782199038
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.05

Paperback. Diana Athill, born in 1917, made her reputation as a writer with the candour of her memoirs. Celebrating her life and writing, this title brings together four of her best-loved memoirs, spanning her very English childhood, her life and loves during World War II, her publishing career at Andre Deutsch, and her reflections on old age. Num Pages: 784 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: BGLA; BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 45. Weight in Grams: 556.
Publisher
Granta Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847081469
ISBN
9781847081469
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 12.91

Hardcover. Num Pages: 448 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BM; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 164 x 33. Weight in Grams: 840.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Mage Publishers
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9781933823737
ISBN
9781933823737
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 82.91
€ 64.26

Paperback. Life at Fonthill Translator(s): Boyd, Alexander. Num Pages: 288 pages, ill. BIC Classification: 2AB; BGA; DSBD; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 160 x 28. Weight in Grams: 524.
Edition
Reprint
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845880699
ISBN
9781845880699
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 28.55

Paperback. Told in the distinctive and memorable voices of working class women, this is a first-hand account of working lives at the turn of the last century. Series: VMC. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3JJ; BGHA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 194 x 125 x 14. Weight in Grams: 172.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group United Kingdom
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9781844088010
ISBN
9781844088010
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.74

Hardback. A biography of Hollywood legend Mickey Rooney told through previously unseen diary excerpts and exclusive interviews with those who knew him best. Num Pages: 624 pages, 2 16-pg 4C photo inserts. BIC Classification: APB; APF; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 161 x 51. Weight in Grams: 856.
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781501100963
ISBN
9781501100963
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 28.15

Paperback. Lawrie Reilly is one of Hibernian and Scotland's greatest ever players. As a key member of Hibs' legendary Famous Five forward line, he played a prominent part in the most successful period in the club's history. This title tells the story of his life. Num Pages: 272 pages, 8 pp. plate section. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 139 x 197 x 21. Weight in Grams: 288. 272 pages, 8 pp. plate section. Lawrie Reilly is one of Hibernian and Scotland's greatest ever players. As a key member of Hibs' legendary Famous Five forward line, he played a prominent part in the most successful period in the club's history. This title tells the story of his life. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKS; BGSA; WSJA. Dimension: 139 x 197 x 21. Weight: 292.
Publisher
Black & White Publishing
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845023478
ISBN
9781845023478
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.02

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