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Hardcover. A collection of George Orwell's correspondence. It provides an eloquent narrative of Orwell's life, from his schooldays to his final illness. It affords a view of his thoughts on matters both personal, political and much in between, from poltergeists, to girls' school songs and the art of playing croquet. Num Pages: 560 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: 2AB; BJ; DSBH; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 162 x 38. Weight in Grams: 868.
Publisher
Harvill Secker
Number of pages
560
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781846553554
ISBN
9781846553554
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 19.06

Hardback. The autobiography in words and pictures of one of Britain's most fascinating and acclaimed writers and artists, Alasdair Gray Num Pages: 312 pages, Colour throughout. BIC Classification: BGLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 267 x 252 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1662. 312 pages, Colour throughout. The autobiography in words and pictures of one of Britain's most fascinating and acclaimed writers and artists, Alasdair Gray. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: BGLA. Dimension: 267 x 252 x 25. Weight: 1656.
Publisher
Canongate Books
Number of pages
312
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Edition
First
Condition
New
SKU
V9781841956404
ISBN
9781841956404
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 59.41
€ 48.61

Paperback. Edited by her niece Sophia Grene, the anthology 'A Life in Postcards' is divided into several sections, each introduced by members of the family or friends, who round out a sense of the writer's life. Melosina Lenox- Conyngham's writings are rich with a delightful sense of humour and her ironic, quizzical pleasure in the world is contagious. Editor(s): Grene, Sophia. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: BJ; HBJD1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 138 x 16. Weight in Grams: 340.
Publisher
The Lilliput Press Ltd
Number of pages
232
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843514015
ISBN
9781843514015
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.00
€ 17.10

Paperback. The witty, incisive and frank memoirs from the legend of Newsnight and long-standing quiz master of University Challenge. Filled with views, opinions and stories from 4 decades in front of the camera. BIC Classification: BM. Dimension: 155 x 237 x 29. Weight in Grams: 520. Clean copy with minor shelf wear
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
SKU
KOC0012231
ISBN
9780008201531
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. The book everyone is talking about News, views and hilarious stories from the legend of Newsnight and long-standing quiz master of University Challenge. 'Bursting with good things' Daily Telegraph Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: APT; BM; JPVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130. Weight in Grams: 270. 8vo.
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
SKU
KEX0296478
ISBN
9780008128333
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback.
Edition
Main
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571248131
ISBN
9780571248131
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 12.64

Paperback. An intimate portrait of the life of Eleanor 'Erlund' Hudson (1912-2011), the watercolourist, etcher and designer who was best known for her evocative depictions of women at work during the Second World War. Num Pages: 116 pages. BIC Classification: AFCC; AGB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 218 x 7. Weight in Grams: 318.
Publisher
John Catt Educational Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781909717213
ISBN
9781909717213
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 18.21

Paperback. Examines Calvin's life and his influence, his theology and his political thought, and his impact on the social and political legislature of New England. It also traces Calvin's remarkable impact on the development of modern Western attitudes to work, wealth, civil rights and capitalism. Num Pages: 352 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BG; HRCC93; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 154 x 19. Weight in Grams: 518.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
y First edition thus
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631189473
ISBN
9780631189473
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 68.08

paperback. A biography that establishes the complexity of Picasso's Spanish roots, his aversion to his native Malaga and his passion for Barcelona and Catalan 'modernisme'. It introduces material on the artist's early training in religious art. It provides fresh insights into the artistic failures of Picasso's father as an impetus to his sons' triumphs. Num Pages: 560 pages, 1. BIC Classification: ACX; AGB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 185 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1378.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Pimlico
Condition
New
SKU
9781845951559
ISBN
9781845951559
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 45.99
€ 31.20

paperback. Intends to recreate the Pablo Picasso's life and work during the decade of 1907-17 - a period during which the artist and Georges Braque invented Cubism and to that extent engendered modernism. Bringing a fresh light to bear on the artist's sensationalised private life, this title presents a view of this paradoxical man of his paradoxical work. Num Pages: 512 pages, 1. BIC Classification: ACX; AGB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 184 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1254.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Pimlico
Condition
New
SKU
9781845951566
ISBN
9781845951566
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 45.99
€ 31.20

paperback. Offers insights into Picasso's life and work. This title reveals Picasso at the height of his powers, producing not only the costumes and sets for such Diaghilev Ballets Russes productions as Parade and Tricorne but some of his most important sculpture and paintings. Num Pages: 608 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DSE; 3JJ; ACX; AFC; AGB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 186 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1626.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Pimlico
Condition
New
SKU
9781845951290
ISBN
9781845951290
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 45.99
€ 31.20

Hardcover. Botsford. Fine cop, with fine D.J
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Granta Books
Condition
Used, Like New
SKU
KST0004868
ISBN
9781862078178
Hardback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 6.44

Hardcover. This biography of writer, translator, teacher, and feminist Ada Gobetti, the first in English or Italian, frames her activism in the Resistenza as a chapter in a lifetime of resistance. Num Pages: 328 pages, 20 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DST; 3JJ; BGH; HBJD; HBLW; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 165 x 242 x 24. Weight in Grams: 634.
Publisher
University of Rochester Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781580465724
ISBN
9781580465724
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 116.64

Paperback. Num Pages: 390 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: AGB; AJ; BGH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230. Weight in Grams: 652. William MacQuitty. First edition. Includes newspaper cutting of obituary. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Quartet Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
SKU
KAK0008982
ISBN
9780704302174
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 12.00

Paperback. On 10 November 2009 German national goalkeeper, Robert Enke, stepped in front of a passing train. He was thirty two years old. Viewed from outside, Enke had it all. Here was a professional goalkeeper who had played for a string of Europe's top clubs including Jose Mourinho's Benfica and Louis Van Gaal's Barcelona. This title presents his story. Num Pages: 400 pages, ports. BIC Classification: BGS; VFJS; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 131 x 30. Weight in Grams: 372.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Yellow Jersey
Condition
New
SKU
9780224091664
ISBN
9780224091664
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.14

Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPCT; BM; HBJF; HR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 228 x 32. Weight in Grams: 434.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Wisdom Publications,U.S.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781614292234
ISBN
9781614292234
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.44

Paperback. The amazing life story of Britain's world conquering triathlete, Chrissie Wellington. Num Pages: 352 pages, 16 pages. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSKQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 24. Weight in Grams: 276.
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780338712
ISBN
9781780338712
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.33

Paperback. Exploring themes that preoccupied Albert Camus--absurdity, silence, revolt, fidelity, and moderation--Robert Zaretsky portrays a moralist who refused to be fooled by the nobler names we assign to our actions, and who pushed himself, and those about him, to challenge the status quo. For Camus, rebellion against injustice is the human condition. Num Pages: 227 pages. BIC Classification: 2ADF; BGL; DSB; HPCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 129 x 191 x 18. Weight in Grams: 238.
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674970861
ISBN
9780674970861
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 20.80

Paperback. Series: Lad Series. Num Pages: 216 pages, Cover + Photo plates of Mike's childhood. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; 3JJPL; BM; JKSW1; WH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 132 x 199 x 20. Weight in Grams: 346.
Publisher
Dalesman Publishing Co Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
PBK
Condition
New
SKU
V9781855683440
ISBN
9781855683440
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.91

Paperback. In 2008, a YouTube clip became an internet phenomenon. It showed the emotional reunion of two young men and their pet lion, Christian, after they had left him in Africa to be introduced into his rightful home in the wild. This title tells their story, accompanied by photographs. Num Pages: 208 pages, Over 50 b&w / colour photos in 5 x 8-page sections. BIC Classification: BT; WNCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 132 x 16. Weight in Grams: 218.
Publisher
Broadway Boks,2010
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780553820607
ISBN
9780553820607
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.90

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