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Biography

Hardback. Dame Fanny Waterman: My Life in Music tells the extraordinary story of one of the twentieth century's most inspirational British women. Num Pages: 184 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JJP; AVH; AVRG; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 373 x 356 x 21. Weight in Grams: 484.
Publisher
Faber Music Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571539185
ISBN
9780571539185
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 28.04

Paperback. With all the SEALs' recent successes, we have been getting a level of attention we are not used to. It's been flattering but something important has been missing from the discussion. This book offers an insight into the extreme bravery, borderline lunacy, and touching camaraderie of this elite brotherhood. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BTM; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 21. Weight in Grams: 246.
Publisher
Corgi
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780552169868
ISBN
9780552169868
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.84

Paperback. The brutal murder of the Reverend George Parker in the rural village of Oddingley on Midsummer's Day in 1806 - shot and beaten to death, his body set on fire and left smouldering in his own glebe field - gripped everyone from the Home Secretary in London to newspapermen across the country. It was a strange and stubborn case. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMT; 3JH; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 29. Weight in Grams: 360.
Publisher
Vintage
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099554677
ISBN
9780099554677
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 17.65

Paperback. Uncovers the iconoclastic genius and subtle charm behind Charlie Munger's curmudgeonly facade. This book presents an account of the family, personal, and business life of the idiosyncratically complex figure. Num Pages: 294 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGB; KFFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 488.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Number of pages
294
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471446910
ISBN
9780471446910
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 23.57

Hardcover. Praise for Damn Right! From the author of the bestselling WARREN BUFFETT SPEAKS.. "Charlie Munger, whose reputation is deep and wide, based on an extraordinary record of brilliantly successful business strategies, sees things that others don't. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BGB; KFFM; KJC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 162 x 26. Weight in Grams: 622.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471244738
ISBN
9780471244738
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 61.79
€ 52.12

Paperback. Offers a history of baseball in its golden age and an account of the Senators' 1924 World Series victory. Num Pages: 160 pages, b&w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BT; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 175 x 14. Weight in Grams: 290.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Encounter Books,USA United States
Edition
New ed
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9781594030451
ISBN
9781594030451
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 17.01

Hardback. The tempestuous, scandalous love affair of the 20th century's Romeo and Juliet was second in fame and notoriety only to that of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, and by many accounts, even more corrupt. This title deals with this topic. Num Pages: 708 pages, 220. BIC Classification: APB; APF; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 164 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1134.
Publisher
Blood Moon Productions, Ltd United States
Number of pages
708
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781936003150
ISBN
9781936003150
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 29.67

Paperback. A legendary All Black, global sports icon and Man of the Match in the 2015 Rugby World Cup final, discusses his intriguing and distinguished career. Num Pages: 288 pages, 30 colour photos. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJF1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 199 x 22. Weight in Grams: 224.
Publisher
Headline Publishing Group
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472228970
ISBN
9781472228970
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.96

Paperback. Tells the remarkable story of an Irishman whose exploits in the bare-knuckle ring made him into an early 19th century folk hero. Num Pages: 168 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JH; BGH; WSTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 139 x 12. Weight in Grams: 378.
Publisher
The Lilliput Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843511588
ISBN
9781843511588
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.30

Paperback. A brilliant player but with a stormy temper and a troubled relationship with gambling and drink, Scotland and Celtic captain Dan Doyle's life on and off the pitch makes for an incredible story. Until his retirement in 1899, Doyle was always a controversial figure. This book tells the story of Scotland's first bad-boy football superstar. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; BGS; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 232.
Publisher
Black and White Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845021467
ISBN
9781845021467
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.14

paperback. 123pp. Illustrated. Keywords: Biography
Condition
Used, Good
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton General Division
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1900
Edition
3rd Edition
SKU
KHS1011827
ISBN
9780340426654
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Kathy was eight years old when her father forced her mother into prostitution. When their mother fled, she and her sisters stuck together passing from children's homes to boarding schools. On a trip home, she realises that her mother's lover was shot by her father. As an adult, she travels to London to find out who her gangster father really was. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3JJP; BGA; JKVM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 128 x 15. Weight in Grams: 162. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear.
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Ebury Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
SKU
KTG0010688
ISBN
9780091921507
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Num Pages: 360 pages. BIC Classification: ASD; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Weight in Grams: 367.
Publisher
The New York Review of Books, Inc United States
Number of pages
360
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781590179086
ISBN
9781590179086
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 17.58

Paperback. London during Blitz was a time of hardship, heroism and hope. For the author - a budding ballerina - it was also a time of great change as she was evacuated from war-torn London to a crumbling mansion, where dance classes took place in faded ballroom. This book shows what life was really during hard years of Blitz and brings to life a lost world. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations, ports., photos. BIC Classification: APB; ASD; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 164 x 200 x 23. Weight in Grams: 286.
Publisher
Vintage United Kingdom
Number of pages
304
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099555773
ISBN
9780099555773
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 17.61

Paperback. New edition of classic Christian testimony with a beautiful new cover and a revised foreword by Julie Sheldon bringing her story right up to date. Num Pages: 192 pages, 8pp b&w photos. BIC Classification: ASD; BGA; HRCV9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 14. Weight in Grams: 150.
Publisher
John Murray Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780340964200
ISBN
9780340964200
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.27

Paperback. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 152. .
Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781613735510
ISBN
9781613735510
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.86

Paperback. Num Pages: 240 pages, 20 images. BIC Classification: BM; HBJM; MBX; MJCJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 153. Weight in Grams: 367.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Monash University Publishing Australia
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9781922235848
ISBN
9781922235848
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.40

Hardback. Recounts the tale of a career UN official caught in the turmoil of international and domestic politics swirling around Cambodia after the fall of the Khmer Rouge. Putting a human face on international operations, this book is suitable for those interested in Southeast Asia, and the role of international peacekeeping. Series: Asian Voices. Num Pages: 356 pages, black & white illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1FMC; BT; JPSN1; JWLP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 160 x 26. Weight in Grams: 681.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
356
Condition
New
SKU
V9780742555525
ISBN
9780742555525
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 174.05

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781118158067
ISBN
9781118158067
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 15.87

paperback. A biography of Lucie de la Tour du Pin. It includes details about her life in the Court of Versailles, through the French Revolution to Napoleon's rule. It reveals how she recorded people, politics and intrigue, alongside the intriguing minutia of everyday life: food, work, illness, children, manners and clothes. Num Pages: 512 pages, 8. BIC Classification: 1DDF; BGH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 134 x 38. Weight in Grams: 574.
Publisher
Vintage Books
Number of pages
512
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099490524
ISBN
9780099490524
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 17.66

Paperback. Christine Bryden was a top civil servant and single mother of three children when she was diagnosed with dementia at 46. Since then she has gone on to challenge almost every stereotype by campaigning for self-advocacy, writing articles and speaking at national conferences. This book is a vivid account of the author's experiences of dementia. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: BGA; MJND; VFJB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 12. Weight in Grams: 296.
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843103325
ISBN
9781843103325
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.27

Paperback. Dusty Springfield made her name in the 60s with a string of top ten hits. Her unique singing style and distinctive bouffant blonde look made her famous throughout the world. Covering various areas of her career, this book sheds light on Dusty's life. It also looks at the period of her self-destruction while living in Los Angeles in the 80s. Num Pages: 320 pages, 16pp b/w pics. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 177 x 111 x 22. Weight in Grams: 182.
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780340766743
ISBN
9780340766743
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.81

Paperback. The incredible story of punk rock legend and Generation X frontman Billy Idol Num Pages: 336 pages, 16pp colour plates. BIC Classification: AVGU; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 198 x 24. Weight in Grams: 260.
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780857205605
ISBN
9780857205605
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 10.71

Hardcover. Num Pages: 272 pages, 64 b/w photos. BIC Classification: BG; KNAF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 158 x 23. Weight in Grams: 596.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Tidewater Publishers
Edition
First American Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780870335327
ISBN
9780870335327
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 21.20

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