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Biography
Paperback. Born in Brussels in 1929, Audrey Hepburn was the daughter of a British father and a Dutch Baroness. After a few West End musicals and minor film parts, she was spotted by the author, Colette, to star in a stage version of her novel, "Gigi". And then Audrey's career took off. This book captures the spirit of an elusive, and vulnerable woman. Num Pages: 304 pages, 16. BIC Classification: BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 133 x 25. Weight in Grams: 244.
- Publisher
- Arrow Books
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099487043
- ISBN
- 9780099487043
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.53
€ 17.99
€ 13.53
Paperback. Offers an account of an Englishman's life abroad. This book describes among other curiosities, a school for noses in Haute Provence, the mysterious death of an oversexed butcher, the quest for the finest bouillabaisse and an assortment of the characters who lie in wait in bars and on boules courts. Num Pages: 256 pages, line drawings. BIC Classification: BGA; WTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 18. Weight in Grams: 176.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780140242669
- ISBN
- 9780140242669
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 12.61
€ 15.99
€ 12.61
paperback. Brings together the author's "encounters" with Kenneth Burke - brief talks, position papers, rethinking and reformation of earlier ideas, and analyses of individual texts. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: BG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 661. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780252063503
- ISBN
- 9780252063503
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 37.73
€ 41.99
€ 37.73
Paperback. Illustrator(s): Middleton, Jeff. Num Pages: 240 pages, 35. BIC Classification: BGL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 209 x 141 x 17. Weight in Grams: 316.
- Publisher
- Broadway Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781400080465
- ISBN
- 9781400080465
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 17.38
€ 19.99
€ 17.38
Paperback. The End of My Addiction is both a memoir of Dr Ameisen's struggle with uncontrollable addiction and a groundbreaking call to action for research that could help millions of addicts. A page turner. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BM; VFJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 127 x 24. Weight in Grams: 242.
- Publisher
- Piatkus
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780749942205
- ISBN
- 9780749942205
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 12.61
€ 15.99
€ 12.61
Paperback. The fascinating biography that for the first time captures the complete, remarkable arc of Bobby Fischer's life. Num Pages: 464 pages, 8pp B&W plate section. BIC Classification: BGS; WDMG1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 128 x 31. Weight in Grams: 344.
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Number of pages
- 464
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780336923
- ISBN
- 9781780336923
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.51
€ 17.99
€ 13.51
Paperback. Adventure, shipwreck, storms and survival on the high seas. Series: Voyages Promotion. Num Pages: 304 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1MTS; BTP; RGR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 128 x 23. Weight in Grams: 292.
- Publisher
- Orion Publishing Co
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780753809877
- ISBN
- 9780753809877
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.88
€ 15.99
€ 11.88
Paperback. Series: Wisden Sports Writing. Num Pages: 320 pages, A plate section. BIC Classification: BGS; WSKC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472920232
- ISBN
- 9781472920232
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.33
€ 17.99
€ 14.33
Paperback. John McNameeOs personal journal chronicles the endurance of faith through seasons of change and challenge. Num Pages: 212 pages. BIC Classification: BG; HRCC7; HRCV9; HRCX4. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 134 x 12. Weight in Grams: 272.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Sheed & Ward
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 212
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781556128097
- ISBN
- 9781556128097
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.77
€ 33.77
Paperback. Editor(s): Kerr, Donald. Num Pages: 176 pages, colour & b/w illus. BIC Classification: BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 172 x 7. Weight in Grams: 434.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Otago University Press New Zealand
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781877276651
- ISBN
- 9781877276651
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 18.88
€ 24.99
€ 18.88
Paperback. The shocking, controversial, moving story of Matt Hampson, the rugby player who dislocated his neck and was paralysed in a England training session Num Pages: 416 pages, 16 pages photographs. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJF1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 128 x 197 x 16. Weight in Grams: 288.
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster UK
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847393142
- ISBN
- 9781847393142
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.81
€ 13.99
€ 10.81
This group biography investigates the personal and professional histories of what is often referred to as the World War II Generation of Historians, a group that includes Daniel Boorstin, Hugh Trevor Roper and Barbara Tuckman. It is based on personal interviews and readings of their work. Num Pages: 368 pages, 23 photographs. BIC Classification: 3JJ; BG; HBAH; HBG; HBWQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 744.
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- The University Press of Kentucky United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813122069
- ISBN
- 9780813122069
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 56.95
€ 56.95
Paperback. Editor(s): Atherstone, Andrew; Jones, David Ceri. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: BGX; HRCC9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 232 x 28. Weight in Grams: 616.
- Publisher
- Inter-Varsity Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- First
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781844745531
- ISBN
- 9781844745531
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.85
€ 26.99
€ 23.85
Paperback. The man known simply as 'Enge' by his millions of fans worldwide has sold over 150 million records and is in the "Guinness Book of Records" for achieving 56 consecutive weeks in the chart with "Release Me". In this title, he shares his life story with openness, humour and honesty. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: AVG; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 121 x 17. Weight in Grams: 212.
- Publisher
- Virgin Books
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780753541104
- ISBN
- 9780753541104
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 16.69
€ 23.99
€ 16.69
Hardback. Num Pages: 212 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBEP; BTC; JFFE; JFSJ1; JKV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 164 x 20. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Lehigh University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 212
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781611460926
- ISBN
- 9781611460926
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 134.73
€ 134.73
Paperback. A 1930s classic of British humour, an affectionate book on the subject of the English written by a Scot. Series: The Fonthill Complete. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; BGHA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 157 x 11. Weight in Grams: 268.
- Publisher
- Fonthill Media Ltd
- Number of pages
- 208
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781550007
- ISBN
- 9781781550007
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.33
€ 17.99
€ 14.33
Paperback. Presents a tale of sex, glamour, intrigue, romance and heartbreak. This book aims to trace the rise of the gorgeous Emma Hamilton. Born into poverty, she clawed her way up through London's underworlds of sex for sale to become England's first media superstar. Nothing could stand in the way of her dreams - except her self-destructive desires. Num Pages: 432 pages, 16. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JF; BGH; HBJD1; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 27. Weight in Grams: 348.
- Publisher
- Cornerstone United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 432
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099451839
- ISBN
- 9780099451839
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.49
€ 17.99
€ 13.49
Hardcover. Num Pages: 112 pages, 40. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWT; BGL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 404.
- Publisher
- Halsgrove United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 112
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 4th Revised edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857040701
- ISBN
- 9780857040701
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.61
€ 17.99
€ 16.61
Paperback. Enid Blyton is known throughout the world for her imaginative children's books and her enduring characters such as Noddy and the Famous Five. She is one of the most borrowed authors from British libraries. This biography documents the appeal of this extraordinary woman throughout the world. It also contains a list of Enid Blyton's writings. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BGL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 128 x 16. Weight in Grams: 290.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 263
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- Updated ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752440309
- ISBN
- 9780752440309
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.65
€ 17.99
€ 16.65
Hardcover. The amazing true story of the capture of Enigma that helped shorten the war. A true and gripping story of incredible bravery. A remarkable wartime career and full life. Series Editor(s): Hore, Peter. Series: The British Navy at War and Peace. Num Pages: 176 pages, c.30 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; BGHA; HBJD1; HBWQ; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 145 x 352 x 18. Weight in Grams: 404.
- Publisher
- Whittles Publishing
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849952262
- ISBN
- 9781849952262
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 22.20
€ 24.99
€ 22.20
Hardback. Editor(s): Marschner, Joanna; Bindman, David; Ford, Lisa L. Num Pages: 592 pages, 528 color + 52 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JD; 3JF; 3JH; ACQ; BK; HBTB; HPCD1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 268 x 304 x 45. Weight in Grams: 3336.
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300217100
- ISBN
- 9780300217100
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.40€ 55.15
€ 65.40
€ 55.15
Paperback. Takes up the story of the author when, after war service in the United States, he returns to life as an Oxford don. This title charts years of academic frustration and self-doubt, the intellectual explosion when he moves from philosophy to the history of ideas, his growing national fame as broadcaster and lecturer. Num Pages: 880 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BJ; BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 151 x 50. Weight in Grams: 1066.
- Publisher
- Vintage United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 880
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781844138340
- ISBN
- 9781844138340
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 18.28
€ 25.99
€ 18.28
Paperback. Offers a study of those at the centre of Western civilization's vision of the world - the Enlightenment: nobles, priests, functionaries, men of letters, artists, explorers, soldiers and women. This book examines the fundamental structures of society, and attitudes to birth, death and sexuality. Editor(s): Vovelle, Michel. Translator(s): Cochrane, Lydia G. Num Pages: 460 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGH; HBG; HBJD; HBLH; HBLL; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 634.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 460
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226865706
- ISBN
- 9780226865706
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 59.45€ 50.94
€ 59.45
€ 50.94
hardcover. Foreword by Alice Taylor. An emigrant to England in the 1970s, Felicity knew she'd return to Corca Dhuibhne, Ireland's Dingle peninsula. Now she and her English husband have restored a stone house there, the focus for this chronicle in response to reader requests for an illustrated sequel to The House on an Irish Hillside. Num Pages: 160 pages, Full colour. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JM; BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 219 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Publisher
- The Collins Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848892361
- ISBN
- 9781848892361
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 14.51
€ 16.99
€ 14.51