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Paperback. George Psychoundakis was a young shepherd boy who knew the island of Crete intimately when the Nazis invaded by air in 1941. He immediately joined the resistance and took on the crucial job of war-time runner. This book presents an account of George's activities across mountainous terrain, come blazing summer or freezing winter. Series: Penguin World War II Collection. Num Pages: 368 pages, B&W. BIC Classification: 1DVGSC; 3JJH; BM; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 22. Weight in Grams: 270.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 368
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- UNKNOWN
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141043340
- ISBN
- 9780141043340
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.00€ 11.84
€ 13.00
€ 11.84
Hardback. Series: Big Ideas. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: BTC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 195. .
- Publisher
- Dorling Kindersley Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780241298961
- ISBN
- 9780241298961
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 19.02
€ 26.99
€ 19.02
Paperback. When the author and her partner Colin, both young academics, moved in with her uncle Charles, an elderly bachelor, they had no idea what the coming years held for them: a crash course in farming, tense discussions with helicopter-borne property developers, and human tragedy. This title tells their story. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: BGA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 198 x 16. Weight in Grams: 184.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141034669
- ISBN
- 9780141034669
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 16.79
€ 20.99
€ 16.79
Paperback. Num Pages: 170 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKSHL; BM; JFSF; WTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
- Publisher
- Daunt Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781907970917
- ISBN
- 9781907970917
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.78
€ 13.99
€ 10.78
Paperback. James Cracknell and Ben Fogle's hardback smash of Christmas 2006 becomes a massive paperback bestseller in summer 2007. 'Read this.. Two very different men fight, play games and nearly lose their lives.' The Times Num Pages: 288 pages, 2x4 b/w & colour integrated. BIC Classification: 1QSA; BTP; WSB; WSSN7. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 131 x 22. Weight in Grams: 290. Conquering the Atlantic in the World's Toughest Rowing Race. 288 pages, 2x4 b/w & colour integrated. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1QSA; BTP; WSB; WSSN7. Dimension: 196 x 131 x 22. Weight: 290.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Atlantic Books
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843545125
- ISBN
- 9781843545125
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 18.50
€ 24.99
€ 18.50
Paperback. The author was forced into exile by Assad's regime. When the uprising in Syria turned to bloodshed, she was determined to take action and secretly returned several times. From the first peaceful protests for democracy to the arrival of ISIS, this is her powerful and courageous testament to what she found inside the borders of her homeland. Translator(s): Gowanlock, Nashwa; Kemp, Ruth Ahmedzai. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBS; 3JMG; BM; HBJF1; JFFE; JPVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 128 x 198 x 20. Weight in Grams: 202.
- Publisher
- Ebury Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846044885
- ISBN
- 9781846044885
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.00
€ 19.99
€ 15.00
Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages, facsimiles, portraits. BIC Classification: APB; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 252.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Gallaudet University Press
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781563680861
- ISBN
- 9781563680861
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 13.11
€ 14.99
€ 13.11
Paperback. On 20 August 1980 Reinhold Messner reached the summit of Everest - alone and without the use of oxygen. This is an account of his extraordinary achievement. Messner describes his journey through Tibet and identifies with mountaineers who went before him, such as Mallory, Irvine and Wilson. Num Pages: 324 pages, 60 colour photographs, 212 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: BG; WSZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 158 x 21. Weight in Grams: 686. Everest - The First Solo Ascent. 324 pages, 60 colour photographs, 212 b&w photographs. On 20 August 1980 Reinhold Messner reached the summit of Everest - alone and without the use of oxygen. This is an account of his extraordinary achievement. Messner describes his journey through Tibet and identifies with mountaineers who went before him, such as Mallory, Irvine and Wilson. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: BG; WSZG. Dimension: 226 x 158 x 21. Weight: 688.
- Publisher
- The Crowood Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 324
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861261762
- ISBN
- 9781861261762
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 20.59
€ 23.99
€ 20.59
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- New Africa Books (Pty) Ltd South Africa
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780864866844
- ISBN
- 9780864866844
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 20.65
€ 23.99
€ 20.65
Paperback. John Pearson, author of the bestselling definitive book on the Krays, THE PROFESSION OF VIOLENCE, re-examines the bizarre and frightening story of the Kray twins including new revelations about their criminal past, trial and their extraordinary activities in gaol. Num Pages: 336 pages, 16. BIC Classification: BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 177 x 112 x 23. Weight in Grams: 250.
- Publisher
- Orion Publishing Co
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- New Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752847948
- ISBN
- 9780752847948
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.30
€ 11.99
€ 10.30
Hardback. A biography of Franklin D Murphy (1916-994). It delivers the story of how Murphy, as chancellor of UCLA and later as chief executive of the "Times Mirror" media empire, was able to influence academia, the media, and cultural foundations to reshape a fundamentally provincial city. It also brings to light the influence of LA's powerful families. Num Pages: 495 pages, 33 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: BG; HBJK; HBLW; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 38. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 495
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520224957
- ISBN
- 9780520224957
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 83.99€ 64.66
€ 83.99
€ 64.66
Paperback. Paul Mason's father was a policeman. He was also a member of a sadistic paedophile ring. He would keep Paul locked up and naked in a tiny cupboard under the stairs of their home before sexually abusing him. This cycle of abuse continued for several years and also affected his brother. Num Pages: 336 pages, 1 x 8pp b/w. BIC Classification: BM; JFFE1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 197 x 132 x 22. Weight in Grams: 242.
- Publisher
- Transworld Publishers Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845967895
- ISBN
- 9781845967895
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.00€ 11.88
€ 13.00
€ 11.88
hardcover. Looks at both Howard's immense legacy in terms of prison reform as well as his fascinating character and personal life. Num Pages: 384 pages, Colour plate section. BIC Classification: 1DBK; BGH; JKVP1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 166 x 27. Weight in Grams: 756.
- Publisher
- Waterside Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 378
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781904380733
- ISBN
- 9781904380733
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 36.32
€ 40.99
€ 36.32
Paperback. The inside story of the 20th century's most lucrative armed robbery. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3JJPN; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 134 x 27. Weight in Grams: 262.
- Publisher
- Quercus Publishing
- Number of pages
- 346
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849163071
- ISBN
- 9781849163071
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.00€ 11.85
€ 13.00
€ 11.85
Paperback. The story of three generations of Iranian women - Kamin, her mother and her grandmother - which portrays the history of twentieth century Iran Num Pages: 288 pages, map. BIC Classification: 1FBN; 3JJP; 3JMC; BGHA; HBJF1; HBLW3; HBLX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 130 x 18. Weight in Grams: 238. 288 pages, map. The story of three generations of Iranian women - Kamin, her mother and her grandmother - which portrays the history of twentieth century Iran. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1FBN; 3JJP; 3JMC; BGHA; HBJF1; HBLW3; HBLX. Dimension: 195 x 130 x 18. Weight: 200.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781408822333
- ISBN
- 9781408822333
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.17
€ 17.99
€ 13.17
Paperback. In 1978 Warren Fellows was convicted of heroin trafficking between Thailand and Australia and was consequently sentenced to life in Bang Kwang prison - known as the Bangkok Hilton. This is the story of his 12 years behind bars, the abuse of human rights and the squalid conditions he endured. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 1FMT; 3JJPL; 3JJPN; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 128 x 15. Weight in Grams: 130.
- Edition
- New edition
- Publisher
- Mainstream Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781840182750
- ISBN
- 9781840182750
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.29
€ 11.99
€ 10.29
paperback. A glimpse into the mind and life of one of the most creative and enigmatic visionaries of our time, filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky Num Pages: 424 pages, Includes 8-page color insert and 29 b&w plates. BIC Classification: ANF; BGA; DSB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 168 x 23. Weight in Grams: 592.
- Publisher
- Park Street Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781620552810
- ISBN
- 9781620552810
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 16.06
€ 23.99
€ 16.06
Hardcover. The war of 1864 between Austria and Prussia on the one side and Denmark on the other was short but important for European history. Num Pages: 64 pages. BIC Classification: 1DFA; 1DFG; 3JH; BM; HBJD; HBW; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 165 x 11. Weight in Grams: 272.
- Publisher
- Helion and Company
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- Tra
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781909982635
- ISBN
- 9781909982635
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 59.09€ 45.64
€ 59.09
€ 45.64
Paperback. * This companion to the work of one of Britain's best-loved novelists celebrates the centenary of her birth. Editor(s): Taylor, Helen. Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; BGL; DSRC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 202 x 128 x 29. Weight in Grams: 314.
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group London
- Number of pages
- 448
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781844082353
- ISBN
- 9781844082353
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.28
€ 17.99
€ 14.28
Paperback. Profiles twenty-two of the most gifted and self-destructive talents in rock history. This book offers intimate portraits of rock stars, from Brian Wilson to Syd Barrett, the Rolling Stones to Neil Young, Iggy Pop to Lou Reed, and others. Num Pages: 496 pages. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 128 x 33. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber
- Number of pages
- 496
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780571232710
- ISBN
- 9780571232710
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.04
€ 17.99
€ 13.04
Hardback. Clean copy.
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- Methuen Publishing Ltd London
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- SKU
- KEX0210236
- ISBN
- 9781842752029
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Presents a half century of Wall Street history as seen through the lives of one of its most illustrious family. This narrative tells the story of three generations of the legendary Davis family, who rank among the most successful investors in the history of the Street. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGB; KFFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 152 x 229 x 17. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471474418
- ISBN
- 9780471474418
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 19.40
€ 25.99
€ 19.40
Paperback. Mark Wallington, who want to change the face of British comedy, is going to finance this dream by becoming a gardener. The result is an account of a year spent working in other people's gardens. This is the story of nights spent in the back room of a pub trying to write scripts, and of days spent understanding the British obsession with gardening. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: BGA; WM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 18. Weight in Grams: 212.
- Publisher
- Cornerstone United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099472674
- ISBN
- 9780099472674
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.08
€ 13.99
€ 11.08
Paperback. From his childhood in working-class, war-torn Birmingham to his passionate battle to bring controversial topics into the public eye through film and TV, The Day the Music Died is the memoir of BBC director and producer, Tony Garnett. Num Pages: 320 pages, 16pp plate section (b&w). BIC Classification: 1DBK; APF; APTX; BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 126. .
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472122711
- ISBN
- 9781472122711
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.05
€ 13.99
€ 11.05