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Paperback. Describes the author's three-week trip on an Orkney trawler as it journeys far into the north Atlantic in search of its catch. Combining humour with erudition, this title provides an account of this journey. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: BT; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 23. Weight in Grams: 252.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Condition
New
SKU
V9780140276688
ISBN
9780140276688
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 16.85

Paperback. The gripping story of Britain's most dangerous job - fishing the unforgiving waters of the North Sea. Num Pages: 288 pages, Section: 8, colour photos. BIC Classification: BGA; KNAF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 194 x 125 x 21. Weight in Grams: 230.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Condition
New
SKU
V9780751544695
ISBN
9780751544695
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 12.60

Paperback. Treason Num Pages: 244 pages, Illustrations, 1 map, ports.,. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; BTC; HBJD1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 146 x 196 x 21. Weight in Grams: 240.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
New Ed
Number of pages
244
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750939188
ISBN
9780750939188
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.41

Num Pages: 240 pages, 1. BIC Classification: 3JJ; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Publication date
2017
Publisher
NBM Publishing Company United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9781681120638
ISBN
9781681120638
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 26.44

Paperback. In Treblinka Survivor, Journalist and author Mark S. Smith traces the life of a man who survived seven camps, and what he had to do to achieve this. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DVP; 3JJH; BGH; HBTZ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 157 x 22. Weight in Grams: 428.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752463711
ISBN
9780752463711
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 19.63

Paperback. A devastating account of Treblinka by one of the camp's few survivors. Translator(s): Beinfeld, Solon. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: BM; HBTZ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 14. Weight in Grams: 136.
Edition
UK ed.
Publisher
Quercus Publishing
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849163996
ISBN
9781849163996
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.88

Hardcover. Num Pages: 224 pages, 1. BIC Classification: BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 140 x 198 x 16. Weight in Grams: 418.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Penguin Books
Condition
New
SKU
9780143107842
ISBN
9780143107842
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 7.28

Paperback. George Pine was born in Bristol in 1891. He fought in WW1 and spent his working life on the Bristol trams. When he was 80, George wrote his life story. For the past 10 years his grandson (by marriage) Clive Burlton has been editing, researching and annotating George's story. He has included 200 archive photographs and illustrations. Illustrator(s): Burt, Joe. Editor(s): Jones, Richard. Num Pages: 224 pages, World War 1 and other archive photographs and illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJF; BGH; HBWN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 245 x 10. Weight in Grams: 672.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Tangent Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781906477462
ISBN
9781906477462
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.56

Paperback.
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
9780571294923
ISBN
9780571294923
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 8.00

Paperback. Clean copy with minor shelf wear
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KAC0003603
ISBN
9780571294923
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Born into a life of poverty and neglect, Tressa was forced to grow up fast when, abused by her own brother at 11 years old, she fell pregnant with his child. Now, for the first time, Tressa Middleton tells her own harrowing yet poignant story - a story of hope, forgiveness and above all, love. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: BT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 129 x 24. Weight in Grams: 204.
Publisher
John Blake Publishing Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781784183769
ISBN
9781784183769
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.87

Paperback. A biography celebrating this trailblazer of British football, while also shedding light on the myths and truths that surround one of British football's greatest forwards. Fully authorised by the Ford family and supported by Aston Villa, Sunderland and Cardiff City. Num Pages: 176 pages, 30. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 319 x 17. Weight in Grams: 264.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445640563
ISBN
9781445640563
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.77

Paperback. What makes a working mother and average athlete decide to take on a massive physical and mental challenge to run, cycle and kayak the perimeter of South Africa, covering 6 772 km in less than five months? Kim van Kets was inspired by her desire to demonstrate to her daughter the fact that mothers are heroes too. Num Pages: 184 pages. BIC Classification: BM; WSSN5; WSZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 150 x 14. Weight in Grams: 214.
Publisher
Jacana Media (Pty) Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781431421343
ISBN
9781431421343
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 15.44

Hardback. Num Pages: 304 pages, 14 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: BGS; WSBX; WSJG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781442261181
ISBN
9781442261181
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 62.60

Paperback. Num Pages: 340 pages. BIC Classification: BT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 408.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Prometheus Books
Condition
New
SKU
V9781633881952
ISBN
9781633881952
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 19.12

Paperback. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: BG; DN; JMAF; MMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 203 x 132 x 17. Weight in Grams: 240.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
New Directions Publishing Corporation United States
Edition
Second Edition
Number of pages
144
Condition
New
SKU
V9780811220040
ISBN
9780811220040
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.91

Paperback. Offers a virtuoso study of the fragmentary, partial and often contradictory traces that al-Hasan al-Wazzan left behind him, and is a superb interpretation of his extraordinary life and work. Num Pages: 448 pages, Illustrations, maps, ports. BIC Classification: 1H; BGH; WTLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 128 x 30. Weight in Grams: 376.
Edition
Main
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Number of pages
448
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571234790
ISBN
9780571234790
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 12.97

Paperback. This work delves into the dark and sinister world of Irish terrorism and counter-terrorism. Over three decades, the author has interviewed and investigated some of the most professional, dangerous and ruthless killers in Ireland. He explores their personalities, motivations and bizarre crimes. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; BTC; JPWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 202 x 154 x 21. Weight in Grams: 232.
Publisher
Mainstream Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9781840189025
ISBN
9781840189025
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.84

paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: BM; VFJB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 148 x 17. Weight in Grams: 164.
Publisher
Penguin
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780241972045
ISBN
9780241972045
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 16.79

Paperback. Arturo Barea (1897-1957) is often seen as merely a spontaneous writer with a passion against injustice. This biography is based on numerous interviews with people who knew Barea. It revisits Barea's writing qualities and deficiencies in the context of stimulating intersections of literature and politics, and of Spain and England. Num Pages: 243 pages, b/w photos. BIC Classification: 2ADS; BGL; DSBH. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 400.
Publisher
Sussex Academic Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
243
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845194697
ISBN
9781845194697
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 33.48

Hardback. Arturo Barea (1897-1957) is often seen as merely a spontaneous writer with a passion against injustice. This biography is based on numerous interviews with people who knew Barea. It revisits Barea's writing qualities and deficiencies in the context of stimulating intersections of literature and politics, and of Spain and England. Num Pages: 244 pages, b/w photos. BIC Classification: BGL; DS; HBJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 163 x 20. Weight in Grams: 522.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Liverpool University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
244
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845192884
ISBN
9781845192884
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 129.19

Paperback. 222pp
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Gill & Macmillan Ltd
Condition
Used, Like New
SKU
KNW0007453
ISBN
9780717140787
Paperback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 4.99

Paperback. Boardman's lone achievements in the 80s and 90s - Olympic track gold, the world hour record, repeatedly claiming the yellow jersey in the Tour de France - were the spark that started the modern era for British cycling. This book tells his story: from Olympic success, to the famous duels with Graeme Obree and the insanity of the Tour de France. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 126 x 22. Weight in Grams: 268.
Publisher
Ebury Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780091951764
ISBN
9780091951764
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.29

hardcover. Very good copy with some shelf wear, dustwrapper with sunning to front cover, yellowing of pages
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
Hutchinson London
Condition
Used, Very Good
Edition
1st edition
SKU
KKD0012342
ISBN
9780091738969
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 17.95

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