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Biography
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€ 25.52
€ 32.99
€ 25.52
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
€ 14.99€ 11.64
€ 14.99
€ 11.64
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€ 45.36
€ 54.99
€ 45.36
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Feral House
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- 1St Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780922915705
- ISBN
- 9780922915705
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 16.61
€ 20.99
€ 16.61
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€ 13.31
€ 17.99
€ 13.31
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
€ 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
€ 14.99€ 11.24
€ 14.99
€ 11.24
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
€ 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
€ 70.08€ 64.07
€ 70.08
€ 64.07
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
€ 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
€ 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
- 9780099584537
- ISBN
- 9780099584537
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 9.70
€ 11.99
€ 9.70
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
€ 19.99€ 17.53
€ 19.99
€ 17.53
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
€ 75.21
€ 75.21
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€ 10.87
€ 13.99
€ 10.87
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€ 14.63
€ 19.99
€ 14.63
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€ 28.94
€ 40.99
€ 28.94
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€ 18.25
€ 19.99
€ 18.25
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€ 11.58
€ 13.99
€ 11.58
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€ 13.24
€ 13.99
€ 13.24