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Biography
paperback. J Robert Oppenheimer is among the contentious and important figures of the twentieth century. As head of the Los Alamos Laboratory, he oversaw the successful effort to beat the Nazis to develop the first atomic bomb - a breakthrough which was to have eternal ramifications for mankind. This book tells his story. Num Pages: 832 pages. BIC Classification: BGH; BGT; JWMN; PH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 196 x 163 x 45. Weight in Grams: 656.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Vintage
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780099433538
- ISBN
- 9780099433538
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 16.68
€ 21.99
€ 16.68
Hardcover. On 14 July 1958, with the fall of the Hashemite monarchy in Iraq, a chapter of Iraq's history ended.In the wake of this revolution - a revolution which eventually brought to power the Ba'ath party of Saddam Hussein- the ancien regime of Iraq found itself both persecuted and imprisoned. Editor(s): King, John. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBQ; BM; HBJF1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 155 x 36. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Publisher
- I. B. Tauris
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781850437628
- ISBN
- 9781850437628
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 70.56€ 63.73
€ 70.56
€ 63.73
Hardcover. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BGX; HRCC91; HRCX1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 163 x 27. Weight in Grams: 636.
- Publisher
- Inter-Varsity Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781844744046
- ISBN
- 9781844744046
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 20.21
€ 21.99
€ 20.21
Paperback. The ultimate story of America's most dominant warriors, Team 6 of the US Navy SEALS, written by a longtime member and trainer of the elite group. Num Pages: 304 pages, col. Illustrations, ports. (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGHA; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 209 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Little, Brown & Company United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780316204309
- ISBN
- 9780316204309
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 17.30
€ 17.99
€ 17.30
Paperback. The notorious Linda Lovelace was America's first Queen of Porn during the decadent 1970s. But at decade's end, Linda, in a complete about-face, emerged as one of the more compelling voices in the feminist movement, denouncing the degradations of her cinematic past. This book tells her story. Num Pages: 640 pages, 75 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: BGF; JFFK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 153 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1098.
- Publisher
- Blood Moon Productions, Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 640
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1st.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781936003334
- ISBN
- 9781936003334
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.05
€ 27.05
Paperback. Each day we saw the outside world in all its splendour, and each day that view served as a reminder that we had wasted and ruined our lives. This book tells the true story of life inside America's most notorious prison - from terrifying times in solitary confinement to daily encounters with the Birdman. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 25. Weight in Grams: 304.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Cornerstone
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784750664
- ISBN
- 9781784750664
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 12.52
€ 16.99
€ 12.52
Paperback. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: BGLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 201 x 130 x 18. Weight in Grams: 190.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781408837764
- ISBN
- 9781408837764
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.12
€ 17.99
€ 14.12
Paperback. Clemence was a younger sister of A E Housman, classicist and poet. When, aged 22, she left her comfortable Victorian middleclass Worcestershire home to go to London to look after her rebellious, artistic younger brother, Laurence, it was a slightly shocking thing to do. This title presents a study of this unusual couple. Num Pages: 192 pages, 54 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 169 x 15. Weight in Grams: 500. A Portrait of Clemence and Laurence Housman. 192 pages, 54 b/w illustrations. Clemence was a younger sister of A E Housman, classicist and poet. When, aged 22, she left her comfortable Victorian middleclass Worcestershire home to go to London to look after her rebellious, artistic younger brother, Laurence, it was a slightly shocking thing to do. This title presents a study of this unusual couple. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: BG. Dimension: 240 x 169 x 15. Weight: 496.
- Publisher
- Brewin Books Ltd
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781858584409
- ISBN
- 9781858584409
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.38
€ 19.38
Paperback. The author of the massively bestselling Steve Jobs biography writes the whole history of the digital age Num Pages: 560 pages, Integrated & illustrated timeline. BIC Classification: BGT; BK; UY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 132 x 198 x 36. Weight in Grams: 382.
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781471138805
- ISBN
- 9781471138805
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.32
€ 14.99
€ 11.32
Paperback. Critically acclaimed, award-winning biography of CS Lewis, JRR Tolkien and the brilliant group of writers to come out of Oxford during the Second World War. Num Pages: 304 pages, With index. BIC Classification: 2AB; BGL; DSRC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 20. Weight in Grams: 232.
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780007748693
- ISBN
- 9780007748693
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.22
€ 14.99
€ 11.22
Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages, 24 black & white illustrations, 16 black & white plates. BIC Classification: 1DBKESU; 3JJPK; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 198 x 21. Weight in Grams: 312.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750966955
- ISBN
- 9780750966955
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.19
€ 13.99
€ 13.19
paperback. Num Pages: 366 pages, b/w illus. BIC Classification: BGH; HRKP1; HRLK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 141 x 28. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Publisher
- Aurora Press
- Number of pages
- 366
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780943358505
- ISBN
- 9780943358505
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.71
€ 20.71
Hardcover. 396pp. First US edition. Ownership details on ffep. Dust wrapper showing light age and shelf wear, remains a very good copy. Keywords: Sean O'Casey, Biography
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Edition
- First American edition
- Publisher
- The MacMillan Company
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1949
- SKU
- KHS1010197
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 25.00
€ 25.00
Hardback. Good copy in original cloth covers. Title in gilt to spine. Cover has light shelf wear. Newspaper clipping glued to title page, remains good
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- The Macmillan Co. New York
- Condition
- Used, Good
- SKU
- KCW0009102
Hardback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 20.99€ 4.99
€ 20.99
€ 4.99
Hardback.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1949
- Publisher
- The Macmillan Co. New York
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KHS1037168
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 20.99€ 4.99
€ 20.99
€ 4.99
Hardback.
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- The Macmillan Co. New York
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1949
- SKU
- KHS1037166
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 20.99€ 4.99
€ 20.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. This is the story of the destruction of a talented Jewish family, and of the survival against all the odds of two young sisters. It is one of the most moving stories to emerge from the Second World War. Anita and her elder sister Renate were saved by their exceptional courage, determination and ingenuity. Num Pages: 184 pages, 42 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: BGHA; HBG; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 157 x 16. Weight in Grams: 344.
- Publisher
- Giles de la Mare Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781900357012
- ISBN
- 9781900357012
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.47
€ 19.99
€ 14.47
Paperback. Influencing Hemingway documents the places, people, and activities that influenced and intrigued the literary great. Arranged chronologically and punctuated with photographs, this book traces Hemingway's encounters and reflects on how they impacted and influenced his decisions, actions, philosophy of life, and, of course, his works. Num Pages: 212 pages, 67 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGL; DSB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- KHN0002436
- ISBN
- 9781538102404
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Tate Publishing
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 01st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849762137
- ISBN
- 9781849762137
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.79
€ 19.99
€ 15.79
Paperback. The astonishing and bestselling life story of the renowned campaigner for religious tolerance and women's rights, Ayaan Hirsi Ali. Num Pages: 384 pages, 8pp b-w plates. BIC Classification: 1DDN; BGHA; HBJD; HBLW3; HRH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 129 x 26. Weight in Grams: 278.
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781416526247
- ISBN
- 9781416526247
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.32
€ 14.99
€ 11.32