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Paperback. This biography describes Virginia Woolf's family and childhood; her early writings; the formation of the Bloomsbury group; her marriage to Leonard Woolf; the mental breakdowns of 1912-15; the origins and growth of the Hogarth Press and the political and personal distresses of her last years. Num Pages: 576 pages, 1. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 2AB; BG; DSBH; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 156 x 43. Weight in Grams: 744.
Publisher
Vintage United Kingdom
Number of pages
576
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780712674508
ISBN
9780712674508
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 18.94

Paperback. From pub open mic gigs to headlining at Madison Square Garden and performing with the likes of Sir Elton John and Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran has conquered the world. BIC Classification: AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 198 x 20. Weight in Grams: 204.
Publisher
John Blake Publishing Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781786064592
ISBN
9781786064592
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 7.13

Hardback. Offers an interpretation of the life and theology of Margaret Fell, one of the central figures of the seventeenth-century Quaker movement. Taking Fell as a prophetic and practical theologian, this title analyses Fell's writings on both Quaker and orthodox Christian subjects, ranging from the Inward Light to eschatology to the Trinity. Num Pages: 230 pages. BIC Classification: BGX; HRCC97; HRCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 161 x 22. Weight in Grams: 486.
Publisher
Baylor University Press United States
Number of pages
230
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781602580626
ISBN
9781602580626
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 61.47

Paperback. An engaging, affecting memoir by one of the first women to live at the famous Chiswick Women's Refuge in the 1970s Num Pages: 320 pages, 8pp plates. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJP; BGA; JFFE3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 20. Weight in Grams: 238.
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781471129483
ISBN
9781471129483
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.99
€ 8.50

Paperback. The true story of a little girl who suffered years of abuse at the hands of her family, eventually saved by foster mother Maggie Hartley. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: BTP; JFFE1; VFVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 131 x 198 x 23. Weight in Grams: 256.
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781409165385
ISBN
9781409165385
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.04

Paperback. Augusten Burroughs's jaw-dropping memoir, out now in paperback: 'Adrian Mole scripted by Hieronymous Bosch' Fiona Hook, The Times Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; BGA; DSBH; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 25. Weight in Grams: 260.
Edition
Main
Publisher
Atlantic Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843541516
ISBN
9781843541516
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.50

Paperback. The autobiographical account of the author's climb up Mount Everest. Ten expeditions from around the world were preparing for the final climb when a devastating storm hit Everest, leaving eight climbers dead. This is a look at all that happened on the mountain that day. Num Pages: 224 pages, 8pp colour and 8pp b&w halftones, maps, line illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FKAH; BT; WSZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 16. Weight in Grams: 186.
Publisher
Cornerstone United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099255727
ISBN
9780099255727
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 17.65

Paperback. The ancient world of fifth century Greece, an astonishing period of cultural development that helps situate the originality of Socrates, and to the city-state of Athens in particular. The social, political and cultural currents flowing through Athens are inseparable from an understanding of the events and attitudes that Socrates examined. Series: Life & Times. Num Pages: 192 pages, 16 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGH; HPCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 128 x 13. Weight in Grams: 271.
Publisher
Haus Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9781905791101
ISBN
9781905791101
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.44

Paperback. In December 1995, three key members of the infamous Essex Boys firm were executed in their Range Rover after being lured to a deserted farm track by the promise of a lucrative drug deal. This book tells the true story of the gang that destroyed everything that stood in their way to take control of their fallen predecessors' drug empire. Num Pages: 272 pages, 1 x 8pp colour. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAX; BTC; JKVG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 232 x 154 x 21. Weight in Grams: 382.
Publisher
Transworld Publishers Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845963125
ISBN
9781845963125
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.00
€ 16.79

Paperback. This book tells the first story of the life and works for Scott Joplin. In its expanded second edition, the book goes far beyond the original publication in uncovering details of the composer's life and insights into his music. Num Pages: 456 pages, 65 images and 140 music examples. BIC Classification: AVGJ; AVGK; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 236 x 27. Weight in Grams: 662.
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199740321
ISBN
9780199740321
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 74.61

Paperback. Four years on The New York Times bestseller list Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBFG; 3JJPN; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 132 x 26. Weight in Grams: 274.
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton
Number of pages
400
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780340992852
ISBN
9780340992852
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.47

Paperback. A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The inspiring story of a son and his dying mother, who form a 'book club' that brings them together as her life comes to a close. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: BM; MJCL; VFJB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 197 x 22. Weight in Grams: 288.
Publisher
John Murray Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
Digital original
Condition
New
SKU
V9781444706383
ISBN
9781444706383
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.88

Paperback. Offers an account of the US Drug Enforcement Administration's four-year hunt to bring down Tommy 'Karate' Pitera, a drug-dealing, murderous capo in the Bonanno crime family. Num Pages: 336 pages, 1 x 8pp b/w. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 134 x 199 x 20. Weight in Grams: 240.
Publisher
Transworld Publishers Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845965884
ISBN
9781845965884
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 11.69

Paperback. Num Pages: 272 pages, B&W photos. BIC Classification: BGL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 143 x 210 x 24. Weight in Grams: 316.
Publisher
Arcade Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781628726107
ISBN
9781628726107
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.70

paperback. Since his death in 1896, William Morris has come to be regarded as one of the giants of the Victorian era. The author has managed to encompass all the different facets of Morris' complex character, shedding light on his immense creative powers as artist and designer of furniture, fabrics, wallpaper, stained glass, and as a poet, and novelist. Num Pages: 800 pages, Illustrations (some col.), ports. (some col.). BIC Classification: ACVN; AGB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 152 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1088.
Publisher
Faber And Faber Ltd.
Number of pages
800
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571255597
ISBN
9780571255597
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 33.29

Paperback. Until the age of five, Loung Ung lived in Phnom Penh, one of seven children of a high-ranking government official. When Pol Pot's Khmer Rouge army stormed into Phnom Penh in April 1975, Loung's family fled their home and were eventually forced to disperse to survive. This is a tragic tale of a girl who was determined to survive despite the odds. Num Pages: 304 pages, 1 x 8pp b/w. BIC Classification: 1FMC; 3JJP; BTP; HBJF; HBLW3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
Publisher
Mainstream Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Film Tie-In
Condition
New
SKU
V9781910948033
ISBN
9781910948033
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.81

Paperback. The inside of the author's head is a strange and mysterious place. This title lets you climb inside and wander around. It shows you just how his mind works, see what motivates him and discover what made him the weird and wonderful person he is today. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: ASZG; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 22. Weight in Grams: 240.
Publisher
Channel 4
Number of pages
336
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9781905026593
ISBN
9781905026593
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 12.66

Hardcover. In Paris and London, Diaghilev drew together a talented group of artists such as Picasso, Bakst and Fokine, as well as dancers like Nijinsky, Lifar and Karsavina, and the composers Igor Stravinsky and Sergei Prokofiev. This book examines Diaghilev's destructive and tempestuous affair with his protege Nijinsky and his friendship with Jean Cocteau. Num Pages: 300 pages, 30 B&W and colour. BIC Classification: ASDL; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 163 x 29. Weight in Grams: 898.
Publisher
Haus Publishing
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9781905791910
ISBN
9781905791910
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 18.90

Paperback. The astonishing real story of a daughter's search for her own past and the desperate mother who gave her up. Phyllis Whitsell began the search for her birth mother as a young woman and although it was many years before she finally met her, their lives had crossed paths without their knowledge. When she met her the circumstances were extraordinary. Num Pages: 305 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMW; BM; VFJ; VFVK; VFVX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 337 x 20. Weight in Grams: 204.
Publisher
Mirror Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781910335482
ISBN
9781910335482
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 10.01

Paperback. A volume of notes, impressions of travel, of friends, of public and private events - elicited by the author's reading. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: BG; DSB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 20. Weight in Grams: 200. A Year of Favourite Books. 272 pages. A volume of notes, impressions of travel, of friends, of public and private events - elicited by the author's reading. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: BG; DSB. Dimension: 197 x 129 x 20. Weight: 194.
Publisher
Canongate Books
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9781841958217
ISBN
9781841958217
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.48

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