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paperback. The story of the formidable woman who established Foxford Woolen Mills and did a huge amount to alleviate poverty in post-famine Ireland. Num Pages: 256 pages, 30 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGX; HRCX1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 136 x 20. Weight in Grams: 280.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
The Mercier Press Ltd
Condition
New
SKU
9781781173305
ISBN
9781781173305
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 13.87

Paperback. Series: Contemporary Film Directors. Num Pages: 208 pages, 20 black and white photographs, filmography. BIC Classification: APFA; BGF; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 142 x 262 x 15. Weight in Grams: 294.
Publisher
University of Illinois Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780252081200
ISBN
9780252081200
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 21.88

Paperback. Examining director Werner Herzog's 1972 international breakthrough, Aguirre, the Wrath of God, described as one of the greatest cinematic achievements of the 1970s, Ames demonstrates why Herzog's work is more relevant and compelling now than ever before, and argues that Aguirre is key to understanding his aesthetic. Series: BFI Film Classics. Num Pages: 96 pages, 40 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: APFA; APFB; APFG; BGF. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 137 x 189 x 7. Weight in Grams: 176.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781844577538
ISBN
9781844577538
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.27

Paperback. Explores the lives and stories of Aidan, Bede and Cuthbert. After an introduction which tells appropriately of David Adam's ordination in Durham Cathedral, this work contains four chapters on each of them. Num Pages: 160 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGX; HRCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 12. Weight in Grams: 196.
Publisher
The Society For Promoting Christian Knowledge
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
SKU
V9780281057733
ISBN
9780281057733
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.68

Paperback. Do you know that one drink in the air equals three on the ground? Do you know exactly what happens to your luggage once it leaves your sight? A trawl through the highs, the lows, and the descents of the travel industry, this book catalogues the births, the deaths, the drunken brawls, the sexual antics, and the debauchery of this service industry. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: BT; KNGV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 22. Weight in Grams: 290.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Corgi
Edition
1st Corgi
Condition
New
SKU
V9780552153058
ISBN
9780552153058
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.47

Paperback. An engrossing account of a World War II legend. This is the explosive retelling of the career of Captain Ed Shames with appeal to enthusiasts of World War II and Band of Brothers fans. Num Pages: 328 pages, 48pp plate section in colour and black and white. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJH; BGH; HBJK; HBWQ; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472819383
ISBN
9781472819383
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.17

Hardcover. In this lucid study, Andre Wink profiles the greatest of the Mughal emperors, Jalal ad-Din Akbar. Series: Makers of the Muslim World. Num Pages: 160 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 3JB; BGH; HBJF; HBLH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 141 x 202 x 15. Weight in Grams: 356.
Publisher
Oneworld Publications United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9781851686056
ISBN
9781851686056
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 34.86

paperback. BIC Classification: BGA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 132 x 18. Weight in Grams: 230.
Publisher
Methuen Publishing Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780413777256
ISBN
9780413777256
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 14.42

Paperback. Series: Penguin Modern Classics. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 129 x 17. Weight in Grams: 224.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Condition
New
SKU
9780141187921
ISBN
9780141187921
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.33

Paperback. Translator(s): Lorton, David. Num Pages: 160 pages, 23. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; 3D; BGH; HBJH; HBLA; HRKP1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 141 x 12. Weight in Grams: 218. 160 pages, 1 map, 15 b&w photographs, 7 drawings. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1QDAE; 3D; BGH; HBJH; HBLA; HRKP1. Dimension: 215 x 141 x 12. Weight: 218. Translator(s): Lorton, David.
Publisher
Cornell University Press
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801487255
ISBN
9780801487255
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 26.31

Paperback. In this biography of Akhenaten, Dr Montserrat makes the point that our view of Akhenaten has never been based purely on historical or archaeological knowledge, but is a cultural hallucination, influenced by Western desires about ancient Egypt and modern struggles for legitimation and authority. Num Pages: 240 pages, 21 line drawings, 22 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; BGH; HBJF1; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 362.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
219
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415301862
ISBN
9780415301862
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 49.78

Hardback. From the #1 bestselling author -- a book about an award-winning comedian who decided to run for office and then discovered why award-winning comedians tend not to do that From the no 1 bestselling author -- a book about an award-winning comedian who decided to run for office and then discovered why award-winning comedians tend not to do that. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: BGH; BGHA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 153. .
Publisher
Little, Brown & Company
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781455540419
ISBN
9781455540419
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 20.59

Hardcover. This exhaustive and enthralling study considers the life and work of al-Mutanabbi (915-965), often regarded as the greatest of the classical Arab poets. Series: Makers of the Muslim World. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBX; 3F; BGL; DSBB; DSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 142 x 225 x 17. Weight in Grams: 348.
Publisher
Oneworld Publications United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9781851684069
ISBN
9781851684069
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 34.86

Paperback. .
Publisher
Revilo Language Cards United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781897609675
ISBN
9781897609675
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.84

Paperback. Alain L Locke, in his famous 1925 anthology "The New Negro", declared that 'the pulse of the Negro world has begun to beat in Harlem'. This biography of this extraordinarily gifted philosopher and writer, narrates the untold story of Locke's profound impact on twentieth-century America's cultural and intellectual life. Num Pages: 448 pages, 21 halftones. BIC Classification: BGH; HPCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 599.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
448
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226317779
ISBN
9780226317779
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 29.83

Hardcover. Alain L Locke, in his famous 1925 anthology "The New Negro", declared that 'the pulse of the Negro world has begun to beat in Harlem'. This biography of this extraordinarily gifted philosopher and writer, narrates the untold story of Locke's profound impact on twentieth-century America's cultural and intellectual life. Num Pages: 448 pages, 21 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BG; HPCF; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 60 x 90 x 30. Weight in Grams: 726.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226317762
ISBN
9780226317762
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 94.73
€ 78.75

Hardcover. For the first time, we can explore the story of Alain Prost via the most integral players in the story - from Alain himself to some of the most important men of his team, including John Watson, Tony Jardine and Ron Dennis. This is a truly unique insight into one of the world's greatest drivers in Formula One. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: BGSA; WGCB; WSPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 260 x 260 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1642.
Publisher
Blink Publishing
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781905825981
ISBN
9781905825981
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 30.38

Paperback. Some of the most talked about books of recent years, Alan Clark's diaries provide a witty and irreverant insider's account of political life in Britain. Now in one volume. Editor(s): Trewin, Ion. Num Pages: 784 pages, 8. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJPL; 3JJPN; 3JJPR; BGHA; BJ; HBJD1; HBLW3; JPQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 46. Weight in Grams: 574.
Publisher
Phoenix
Number of pages
784
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780753826737
ISBN
9780753826737
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 16.54

Paperback. The deeply personal follow-up to Alan Partridge's deeply personal autobiography, I, Partridge, charting the highs, lows and mediums of his one-man walking tour around (certain parts of) Britain. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: BGA; BGFA; WH; WT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781409156710
ISBN
9781409156710
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.04

Paperback. Widely known for his portrayal of Professor Severus Snape in the Harry Potter films, Alan Rickman is also one of Britain's greatest stage actors. In this biography, the author encompasses the private, professional and political life of this enigmatic, charismatic and intensely private actor. Num Pages: 320 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: APB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 193 x 133 x 20. Weight in Grams: 230.
Publisher
Ebury Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
2Rev Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780753507544
ISBN
9780753507544
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 15.80

paperback. Alan Turing was the extraordinary Cambridge mathematician who masterminded the cracking of the German Enigma ciphers and transformed the Second World War. But his vision went far beyond this crucial achievement. This book tells his story. Num Pages: 768 pages, 1. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 2AB; BG; DSK; U. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 198 x 41. Weight in Grams: 572.
Publisher
Vintage
Number of pages
624
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099116417
ISBN
9780099116417
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 13.44

Paperback. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: BGT; UY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 198 x 8. Weight in Grams: 102.
Publisher
Arcturus Publishing Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781784045357
ISBN
9781784045357
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 7.43

Paperback. A title that inspired the film The Imitation Game, which stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Keira Knightley, and which has received eight Oscar nominations, including: Best film; Best Actor in a Leading Role; Best Supporting Actress; Best Adapted Screenplay; and Alan Turing was the mathematician whose cipher-cracking transformed the Second World War. Num Pages: 768 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; BGT; GPJ; JWKF; PBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 200 x 130 x 41. Weight in Grams: 566.
Publisher
Vintage Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Film Tie-In
Condition
New
SKU
9781784700089
ISBN
9781784700089
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.67

Paperback. Alan Turing Num Pages: 36 pages, 60 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJH; BGH; HBWQ; PBCD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 173 x 240 x 12. Weight in Grams: 132.
Publisher
Pitkin Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781841657561
ISBN
9781841657561
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 8.99
€ 8.11

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