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Paperback. In September 1943, Chris Barker was serving as a signalman in North Africa when he decided to brighten the long days of war by writing to old friends. One of these was Bessie Moore, a former work colleague. The unexpected warmth of Bessie's reply changed their lives forever. Editor(s): Garfield, Simon. Num Pages: 384 pages, with b&w integrated illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; BJ; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 129 x 24. Weight in Grams: 260.
Publisher
Canongate Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9781782115670
ISBN
9781782115670
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.71

Hardback. Beloved jazz icon Dave Frishberg has written a memoir about his life in song. Num Pages: 240 pages, Two 8-page color photo inserts. BIC Classification: AVGJ; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Publisher
Hal Leonard Corporation
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Har/Psc
Condition
New
SKU
V9781495071300
ISBN
9781495071300
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 27.29

Hardback. Consists of the 166 letters that St Louisan James Love wrote to his fiancee, Eliza Mary "Molly" Wilson, during his Civil War service. This book includes the letters that discusses the war, including activities in Missouri, battles, Love's life as a soldier, and his time in a Confederate prison, and more. Editor(s): Kodner, M. E. Num Pages: 528 pages, 140 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; BJ; HBLL; HBWJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 267 x 193 x 52. Weight in Grams: 1266.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Missouri Historical Society Press United States
Number of pages
528
Condition
New
SKU
V9781883982829
ISBN
9781883982829
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 24.42

Hardcover. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: BM; BTP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 141. Weight in Grams: 270.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780008158033
ISBN
9780008158033
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 20.69

Paperback. 'Moving - at times almost unbearably so - and fascinating' Antonia Fraser A family's story of human tenacity, faith and a race for survival in the face of unspeakable horror and cruelty perpetrated by the Nazi regime against the Jewish people. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: 3JJH; BM; BTP; HBJD; HBTZ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130. Weight in Grams: 270.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780008158064
ISBN
9780008158064
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 9.87

Paperback. In February 1874, Jack Gowlland RN and his sister Celia left England to travel across the Continent. From there they sailed via the newly opened Suez Canal to Australia. Celia never returned to England. Spanning twelve years, the letters to Celia - Birdie - that form this volume are from Celia's favourite brother, Richard, and his wife Jessie. Editor(s): Joscelyne, Juliet. Num Pages: 268 pages, fully illustrations. BIC Classification: BGHA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 138. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Number of pages
20
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843106357
ISBN
9781843106357
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.79

Paperback. In 1762, John Adams penned a flirtatious note to 'Miss Adorable', Abigail Smith. In 1801, Abigail wrote to wish her husband John a safe journey as he headed home to Quincy after serving as president of the nation he helped create. This collection invites readers to experience the founding of a nation and the partnership of two strong individuals. Editor(s): Hogan, Margaret A.; Taylor, C. James. Num Pages: 528 pages, 19 color illustrations, 9 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; BGH; BJ; HBJK; HBLL; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 153 x 226 x 24. Weight in Grams: 688.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Number of pages
528
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674057050
ISBN
9780674057050
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 27.59

Hardcover. Edited and introduced by a leading historian of the Progressive Era, these 113 letters all but a few never before published represent a rare glimpse into the mind of a chief executive speaking candidly about individuals and issues. Opens a new window on Washington early in the twentieth century and on a presidency that was changing with the times." Editor(s): Gould, Lewis L. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJC; BJ; HBJK; JPHL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 673.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
University Press of Kansas
Condition
New
SKU
V9780700618002
ISBN
9780700618002
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 63.00

Paperback. Num Pages: 176 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BM; VFJP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 203 x 14. Weight in Grams: 226.
Publisher
Seven Stories Press,U.S.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781609806040
ISBN
9781609806040
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 15.76

Hardcover. Num Pages: 209 pages, b/w photos. BIC Classification: APB; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 505.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Hal Leonard Corporation United States
Edition
1st Limelight Ed
Number of pages
209
Condition
New
SKU
V9780879109882
ISBN
9780879109882
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.90

Paperback. Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: BM; WNGD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 128 x 12. Weight in Grams: 216.
Publisher
The New York Review of Books, Inc United States
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
Reissue
Condition
New
SKU
V9781590174142
ISBN
9781590174142
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 12.46

Hardback. A three-part memoir from Jean Govoni Salvadore. Num Pages: 160 pages, 75 Colour, 32 B&W. BIC Classification: 1DST; BM; KNSH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 165 x 28. Weight in Grams: 722.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Glitterati Inc United States
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9780982379929
ISBN
9780982379929
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 28.71

Paperback. "A success story .. proof that one can rise above the disease and defy its so-called limitations on the brain."-Daily Beast Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: BM; DSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 139 x 10. Weight in Grams: 164.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
WW Norton & Co United States
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
120
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393343427
ISBN
9780393343427
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 15.52

Paperback. Hanif Kureishi offers an insight into the birth of a writer - himself - through this memoir that conjures up a family story of how he found his own literary calling from the ashes of his father's failed attempts in the past even as the world turned upside down and India split in two along religious lines. Num Pages: 256 pages, 10 b&w photos. BIC Classification: BGLA; DSBH; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 19. Weight in Grams: 186.
Publisher
FABER AND FABER
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571224043
ISBN
9780571224043
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.20

Paperback. Packed with adventure and incidents, Winston Churchill's first 25 years were spent working as a soldier and a war correspondent in India, South Africa and Cuba. Churchill evokes a so-called golden age before 1914 in his autobiography. Num Pages: 388 pages, maps, plan. BIC Classification: BGHA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 139 x 26. Weight in Grams: 446.
Publisher
Eland Publishing Ltd
Number of pages
388
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Condition
New
SKU
V9780907871620
ISBN
9780907871620
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.72

Paperback. The second volume of the most sought-after sports book of all time now available from Headline Num Pages: 448 pages, 16pp b/w photos and 8pp colour photos. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 30. Weight in Grams: 338.
Edition
Illustrated
Publisher
Headline Book Publishing
Number of pages
448
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780755316229
ISBN
9780755316229
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.47

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Dedalus Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
512
Condition
New
SKU
V9781907650574
ISBN
9781907650574
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.46

Paperback. Series: A Puffin Book. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVGS; 3JJG; BM; WNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 132 x 197 x 27. Weight in Grams: 266.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141374109
ISBN
9780141374109
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.43

Paperback. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVGS; 3JJG; BM; WNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
Publisher
Penguin
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Re-issue
Condition
New
SKU
V9780241981696
ISBN
9780241981696
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.06

Paperback. Escaping the ills of the British climate, the Durrell family - acne-ridden Margo, gun-toting Leslie, bookworm Lawrence and budding naturalist Gerry, along with their long-suffering mother and Roger the dog - take off for the island of Corfu. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVGS; 3JJG; BM; WNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 197 x 21. Weight in Grams: 228.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Penguin
Condition
New
SKU
9780241977620
ISBN
9780241977620
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.01

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