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Politics in My Blood. 352 pages, illustrations. Kader Asmal, lawyer and teacher, South African Cabinet minister, and the driving force behind the Irish Anti-Apartheid Movement, has been called many things -- 'small, bustling, curious, courageous, indefatigable' (Irish Times) and 'dapper, combative, witty, cantankerous, sarcastic, urbane, precisely spoken' (Sunday Times). Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1HFMS; 3JJPR; 3JMC; BM; JPQ. Dimension: 234 x 158 x 28. Weight: 586.
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9781770099036
ISBN
9781770099036
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 29.78

Paperback. In July 2012, the author's fourteen-year-old son Kadian was killed in a bicycle accident. Beginning on the day of Kadian's death, and continuing to the one-year anniversary, and beyond, this book is a record of his grief, a moving tribute to a lost son, and a celebration of a life lived to its fullest. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: BG; BJ; VFJX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 130 x 17. Weight in Grams: 188.
Publisher
Cornerstone
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099591849
ISBN
9780099591849
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.88

Paperback. Num Pages: 368 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; 1KBB; BG; HBJH; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 213 x 140 x 24. Weight in Grams: 336.
Publisher
Scribner
Number of pages
368
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Edition
1st Touchstone Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780684848280
ISBN
9780684848280
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 18.36

Hardcover. A biography that provides a meticulously researched insight into the author's family background, his education and employment, his attitude to his native city, his literary influences, and his relationships with women. Series: Literary Traveller. Num Pages: 120 pages, Illustrations, maps, ports. BIC Classification: 1DVKC; 2ACG; BGL; DSBH; DSK; WTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 212 x 116 x 13. Weight in Grams: 216.
Publisher
The Armchair Traveller at the Bookhaus United Kingdom
Number of pages
120
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9781906598884
ISBN
9781906598884
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.06

Paperback. * First general biography in UK for twenty years of one of the defining writers of the 20th century - Franz Kafka. Num Pages: 448 pages, Integrated: 16, int b/w. BIC Classification: 2ACG; BG; DSBH; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 127 x 30. Weight in Grams: 310.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Time Warner Books Uk
Condition
New
SKU
V9780349115931
ISBN
9780349115931
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.96

Paperback. Translator(s): Frisch, Shelley Laura. Num Pages: 552 pages, 37 halftones. BIC Classification: BGL; DSBH; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 33. Weight in Grams: 898.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Number of pages
624
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691147413
ISBN
9780691147413
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 22.36

Hardback. Translator(s): Frisch, Shelley. Num Pages: 584 pages, 64 halftones. BIC Classification: 2ACG; BGL; DSBH; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 169 x 255 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1022.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691151984
ISBN
9780691151984
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.06

Paperback. Translation of: Kafka, die Jahre der Erkenntnis. Translator(s): Frisch, Shelley Laura. Num Pages: 696 pages, 72 halftones. BIC Classification: BGL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 157 x 235 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1020.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Reprint, Translation
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691165844
ISBN
9780691165844
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 22.36

Paperback. From his love affairs to his artistic achievements, Gibran is laid bare by the world's leading expert. Num Pages: 392 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; BGL; DSBH; DSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 134 x 29. Weight in Grams: 486.
Publisher
Oneworld Publications United Kingdom
Number of pages
392
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9781851685417
ISBN
9781851685417
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.07

Hardback. A comprehensive illustrated biography of Kahlil Gibran, Lebanese-American artist, poet and author of the best-selling inspirational fiction The Prophet. Num Pages: 544 pages. BIC Classification: BGL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 170. .
Publisher
Head of Zeus
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781786695277
ISBN
9781786695277
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 22.56

Hardback. Num Pages: 232 pages, black & white halftones, figures. BIC Classification: 1DVU; BGH; HBJD; HBWQ; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 158 x 22. Weight in Grams: 520.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Lexington Books United States
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
SKU
V9780739172704
ISBN
9780739172704
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 145.09

paperback. Series: Heritage. Num Pages: black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJ; BGH; HBJD; HBLW; JPA; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 27. Weight in Grams: 703.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
University of Toronto Press, Scholarly Publishing Division United States
Condition
New
SKU
V9781442613263
ISBN
9781442613263
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 47.39

Hardcover. A fresh new biography of Kaiser Wilhelm II, German Emperor from 1888 until his abdication at the end of the First World War, and his exile in the Netherlands Num Pages: 224 pages, 64 black and white. BIC Classification: BGH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 172 x 230 x 20. Weight in Grams: 474.
Publisher
Fonthill Media Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781550014
ISBN
9781781550014
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 18.80

Paperback. King of Prussia, German Emperor, war leader and defeated exile, Kaiser Wilhelm II was one of the most important figures in the history of twentieth-century Europe. This book presents a fresh interpretation of this contentious figure, focusing on how his thirty-year reign from 1888 to 1918 affected Germany, and the rest of Europe. Num Pages: 464 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFG; BGR; HBJD; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 28. Weight in Grams: 340.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Number of pages
464
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141039930
ISBN
9780141039930
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.00

Paperback. Drawing on a wide range of contemporary sources, this biography examines the complex personality of Germany's last emperor. Born in 1859, the eldest grandchild of Queen Victoria, Prince Wilhelm was torn between two cultures - that of the Prussian Junker and that of the English liberal gentleman. Num Pages: 255 pages, 16pp b&w illustrations, tables, notes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1DFG; BGR; HBJD; HBLL; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 157 x 235 x 23. Weight in Grams: 448.
Publisher
The History Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Edition
illustrated edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750927369
ISBN
9780750927369
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 21.68

Paperback. Presents diaries and correspondence left by kamikaze pilots and other Japanese student soldiers who perished during the war. These kamikaze pilots were considered unbridled fanatics who willingly sacrificed their lives for the emperor. This work is useful for those interested in the history of Japan and World War II. Num Pages: 246 pages, 12 halftones. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JJH; BTM; HBJF; HBWQ; JWG; JWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 154 x 21. Weight in Grams: 408.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
New ed
Number of pages
246
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226619514
ISBN
9780226619514
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 19.22

Hardcover. Presents diaries and correspondence left by members of the tokkotai and other Japanese student soldiers who perished during the World War II. Outside of Japan, these kamikaze pilots were considered unbridled fanatics who willingly sacrificed their lives for the emperor. This book explores writings, which speak otherwise. Num Pages: 232 pages, 12 halftones. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JJH; BTM; HBJF; HBWQ; JWG; JWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 181 x 25. Weight in Grams: 514.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
Annotated
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226619507
ISBN
9780226619507
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 51.73
€ 44.70

Paperback. Num Pages: 739200 pages, ill. BIC Classification: 1DND; BJ; HBJD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 241 x 181 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1034.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Museum Tusculanum Press Denmark
Number of pages
739200
Condition
New
SKU
V9788772892450
ISBN
9788772892450
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 91.69
€ 70.74

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
SKU
V9780007156979
ISBN
9780007156979
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 12.88

Paperback. When the author returned home from Afghanistan, he left behind him surreal intensity and exhilaration of battle. He also left behind lasting bonds of friendship formed with his Afghan comrades Qiam, Syed and Majhib. This title tells of their first meetings, mutual suspicion and incomprehension, and how this eventually turned into brotherhood. Num Pages: 400 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FCA; 3JM; BM; HBJF; HBWS4; JWT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 23. Weight in Grams: 292.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
400
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780241951279
ISBN
9780241951279
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 17.61

Paperback. One determined man, a mob of baby kangaroo orphans and a story full of heart. Num Pages: 304 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: APT; BGFA; RNKH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 129 x 20. Weight in Grams: 236.
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781444753349
ISBN
9781444753349
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.81

Paperback. Num Pages: 400 pages, black & white illustrations, frontispiece. BIC Classification: AVGJ; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 137 x 203 x 23. Weight in Grams: 310.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780062005618
ISBN
9780062005618
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.38

Paperback. Text in Irish. Clean copy showing some age and shelf wear with mylar covering. Mylar peeling and with nicks and tears. Remains a good copy
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1965
Publisher
An Clóchomhar Tta
Condition
Used, Good
SKU
KMK0009380
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Num Pages: 272 pages, b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1DVKC; 2AGZ; BGL; DSBH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 162 x 16. Weight in Grams: 428.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Sussex Academic Press United Kingdom
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845195533
ISBN
9781845195533
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 33.48

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