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Biography
Paperback. Narrates the life of Carl Friedrich Gauss, the 18th century mathematician, from his prodigious childhood to his extraordinary achievements that earned him the title 'Prince of Mathematics'. The author has created a historical narrative that can inspire young readers and curious adults with a story full of human touch and personal achievement. Num Pages: 264 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGT; PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 203 x 133 x 14. Weight in Grams: 292.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781568814551
- ISBN
- 9781568814551
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.20
€ 32.20
Hardcover. 620pp
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Edition
- 1st Edition 1st Printing
- Publisher
- Little, Brown
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- SKU
- KON0821470
- ISBN
- 9780316910163
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 17.95
€ 17.95
The Princess and the Philosopher. Letters of Elisabeth of the Palatine...
Nye, Andrea; Elisabeth, Princess
Hardback. A collection of the translated letters of the 17th-century correspondent and friend of Descartes, Princess Elisabeth. Her questions provoked Descartes to think about ethics and the passions. The volume contains a running commentary on the historical, biographical and intellectual context. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: BG; HPC; HPQ; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 158 x 17. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780847692644
- ISBN
- 9780847692644
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 173.82
€ 173.82
Hardcover. The first full-length biography of a premodern Japanese nun, The Princess Nun is the story of Bunchi (1619-1697), daughter of Emperor Go-Mizunoo and founder of Enshoji. The study incorporates issues of gender and social status into its discussion of Bunchi's ascetic practice to rewrite the history of Buddhist reform and Tokugawa religion. Series: Harvard East Asian Monographs. Num Pages: 350 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JD; BGX; HBJF; HRE; JFSC; JFSJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 27. Weight in Grams: 622.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Harvard University Asia Center
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674491977
- ISBN
- 9780674491977
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 45.96
€ 54.99
€ 45.96
Paperback. In the 18th century shotgun weddings were not unusual, but in most cases it wasn't the bride that was holding the gun. So began the stormy marriage between Lord and Lady Grange, a marriage which was to end with Lady Grange's death on the Isle of Skye after 13 years in exile. Num Pages: 192 pages, black and white. BIC Classification: 1DBKSHQ; 3JF; BTC; HBJD1; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 132 x 195 x 16. Weight in Grams: 192.
- Publisher
- Luath Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781906817657
- ISBN
- 9781906817657
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.23
€ 11.99
€ 10.23
Hardcover. The letters of Jane Lady Cornwallis Bacon detail the expansive life of a privileged woman and her family throughout the turbulent years of the early to mid-17th century. Complemented by extensive notes and 16 illustrations, this title is a useful contribution to our knowledge of Jacobean and Stuart family life. Num Pages: 328 pages, illustrations, bibliography, notes, index. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JD; BGH; HBJD1; HBLH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 0. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780838639856
- ISBN
- 9780838639856
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 152.14
€ 152.14
Paperback. For 22 years, Dr Zhisui Li was Mao Tse-tung's personal physician, confidant and companion. In this biography Li provides insights into social and political events in China, and details of Mao's private life - from his sexual appetite to the political effects of his aims, fears and idiosyncrasies. Num Pages: 720 pages, 1. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JJPG; 3JJPK; 3JJPL; BGH; HBJF; HBLW3; JPFC; JPQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 198 x 129 x 40. Weight in Grams: 518.
- Publisher
- Cornerstone United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 720
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099648819
- ISBN
- 9780099648819
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 16.53
€ 23.99
€ 16.53
Hardback. Edward's private world is revealed in this exciting new work by John Ashdown-Hill, author of The Mythology of Richard III Num Pages: 336 pages, 30. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3H; BGH; HBJD1; HBLC1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 187 x 246 x 36. Weight in Grams: 672.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445652450
- ISBN
- 9781445652450
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 28.60
€ 32.99
€ 28.60
Paperback. The private life of Marie Antionette Num Pages: 480 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JF; BGH; HBJD; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 157 x 35. Weight in Grams: 736.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 478
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845886387
- ISBN
- 9781845886387
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 22.71
€ 25.99
€ 22.71
Paperback. Shows how the early leaders of the group first met in the Paris studios and lived and worked closely together for nearly twenty years. Painting outdoors, meeting in cafes, they supported each other and shared emotional and financial difficulties. This account takes us into their homes as well as their studios and describes their private affairs. Num Pages: 368 pages, 38. BIC Classification: 3JH; ACVT; BGL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 26. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Publisher
- Vintage Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 368
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099458340
- ISBN
- 9780099458340
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.02
€ 19.99
€ 15.02
Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 418 pages, 27 halftones 26 figs. 6 tables. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JH; BGT; PDX; PNF; PSA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 485.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691633978
- ISBN
- 9780691633978
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 258.71
€ 258.71
Paperback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 418 pages, 27 halftones 26 figs. 6 tables. BIC Classification: BGT; PDX; PN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 571.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 418
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691604978
- ISBN
- 9780691604978
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 85.56€ 65.54
€ 85.56
€ 65.54
Paperback. As a bestselling phenomenon and queen of the Regency Romance, Georgette Heyer is one of the most beloved historical novelists. This biography offers a glimpse into Georgette Heyer's world and that of her most memorable characters. It reveals a formidable, energetic woman, with an impeccable sense of style and, a love for all things Regency. Num Pages: 240 pages, b/w illustrations throughout. BIC Classification: 2AB; BG; DSBH; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 133 x 19. Weight in Grams: 178.
- Publisher
- Cornerstone United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099493495
- ISBN
- 9780099493495
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.08
€ 13.99
€ 11.08
Paperback. Dave Pelzer's bestselling autobiographical trilogy are an international phenomenon. Distressing, heartbreaking and yet inspirational, the fourth in the series guarantees the same level of success. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: BGA; JKSB1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 114 x 17. Weight in Grams: 152. In good condition. A well read copy
- Condition
- Used, Good
- Publisher
- Penguin London
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- First Penguin Edition
- SKU
- KRS0010917
- ISBN
- 9780141014944
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. The classic, bestselling account of the infamous Kray twins, now a major film, starring Tom Hardy. Num Pages: 336 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJPK; BGH; JKVJ; JKVM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 198 x 29. Weight in Grams: 254.
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780008150280
- ISBN
- 9780008150280
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.44
€ 15.99
€ 11.44
Hardback. This text examines the profit-strategy approaches of ten of the world's most influential business personalities, including Microsoft's Bill Gates, Andrew Grove, of Intel, and the late Roberto Goizueta, of Coca-Cola. Num Pages: 352 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BGB; KJC; KJM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 162 x 25. Weight in Grams: 648.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471983910
- ISBN
- 9780471983910
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.81
€ 53.81
Paperback. The inside story of the Bechtel family and the empire they've controlled since the construction of the Hoover Dam. Num Pages: 464 pages, 2x8pg 4-c inserts;. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGB; KJZ; KNJC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 212 x 139 x 30. Weight in Grams: 424.
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781476706474
- ISBN
- 9781476706474
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 19.81
€ 21.99
€ 19.81
Paperback. What does it mean to be English? What does it mean to be British? Is the cross of St George a proud symbol of a great tradition, or the badge of a neo-Nazi? Our identity can change depending on what company we are in. This book presents insights and offers a positive hope for a country teetering on the brink of catastrophe. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 128 x 24. Weight in Grams: 266.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Black Swan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780552772426
- ISBN
- 9780552772426
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 12.41
€ 15.99
€ 12.41
Paperback. Paralyzed from the chest down after being pushed into a pool on the night of her bachelorette party, Rachelle Friedman and her four best friends made a decision to never reveal the name of the friend who pushed her in. The girls' rare and special bond led to Rachelle's recovery, a lifelong secret, and her eventual fairy-tale wedding. Num Pages: 224 pages, 9 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: BM; JFSJ1; VFJD; VFV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 208 x 134 x 17. Weight in Grams: 18.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Taylor Trade Publishing United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781493008575
- ISBN
- 9781493008575
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 13.77
€ 16.99
€ 13.77
Hardcover. "From a tragic accident comes a story of astounding friendship and resilience"-- Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BM; JFSJ1; VFJD; VFV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 137 x 25. Weight in Grams: 25.
- Publisher
- Globe Pequot Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762792948
- ISBN
- 9780762792948
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.93
€ 26.99
€ 20.93
Hardback. Num Pages: 224 pages, 25 black & white illustrations, 25 b&w illus. BIC Classification: BK; HBW; JWG; WGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295741444
- ISBN
- 9780295741444
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 38.30
€ 38.30
Paperback. Charlie Miller was the best young Scottish footballer of his generation. In this book, he reveals how he's spent his entire life not knowing who his father is and relives his upbringing in Castlemilk - one of Glasgow's toughest housing estates. Num Pages: 256 pages, 8 pp colour plates. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 159 x 20. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Publisher
- Black and White Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845028275
- ISBN
- 9781845028275
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.62
€ 13.99
€ 10.62
Paperback. The Prophet Muhammad was the founder of a world empire and a new civilisation - this is his story. Num Pages: 272 pages, 4pp maps. BIC Classification: BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 128 x 198 x 19. Weight in Grams: 184.
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- Digital original
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780349115863
- ISBN
- 9780349115863
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.81
€ 15.99
€ 11.81
The Prophetic Anti-Gallic Letters. Adam Thom and the Hidden Roots of t...
Deschamps, Francois; Adam, Thomas
Paperback. The Prophetic Anti-Gallic Letters was published in 1836 based on Adam Thom's editorials in Montreal Herald. They were never reprinted, despite their importance. More than an anti-French, anti-Republican tract, The Anti-Gallic Letters are crucial to understanding how British North America mutated into the Dominion of Canada in 1867. Num Pages: 210 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBC; 3JH; BJ; HBJK; HBLL; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 249.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Baraka Books Canada
- Number of pages
- 210
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781771860918
- ISBN
- 9781771860918
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 22.24
€ 26.99
€ 22.24