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Paperback. Beate Sirota Gordon was born in Vienna, but in 1929 her family moved to Japan so that her father, a noted pianist, could teach, and she grew up speaking German, English, and Japanese. In 1946, at age twenty-two, she helped to draft the new postwar Japanese constitution. This title chronicles the unlikely string of events that led her to that role. Num Pages: 176 pages, 47 halftones. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JJPG; BM; HBJF; HBLW3; JPVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 162 x 10. Weight in Grams: 258.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226132518
- ISBN
- 9780226132518
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 19.41
€ 23.99
€ 19.41
Hardcover. A powerful and heartbreaking portrait of the bond between two sisters, in life and beyond death Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; BM; VFJX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 145 x 223 x 33. Weight in Grams: 388. Fine in fine dustwrapper. Dustwrapper has some minor shelf wear, otherwise as new
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Canongate Books
- Condition
- Used, Like New
- SKU
- KCG0000906
- ISBN
- 9781782119975
Hardback
Condition: Used, Like New
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- University College Dublin Press
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9781900621779
- ISBN
- 9781900621779
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 11.29
€ 24.99
€ 11.29
Paperback. The Feminism Memoir for Real Women. No Matter Your Size or Shape, We are All Beautiful. Tess Holliday is a US internet sensation with 1.4m followers on Instagram and 1.5m on Facebook and is the world's first size 26 supermodel, a mum of two, feminist and activist. Feisty and upfront, she's shaking up the fashion industry and winning an army of adoring fans. Her book will teach a generation of women to love themselves no matter who or what they are, drawing on her own experiences. BIC Classification: BG. . The Feminism Memoir for Real Women. No Matter Your Size or Shape, We are All Beautiful. Tess Holliday is a US internet sensation with 1.4m followers on Instagram and 1.5m on Facebook and is the world's first size 26 supermodel, a mum of two, feminist and activist. Feisty and upfront, she's shaking up the fashion industry and winning an army of adoring fans. Her book will teach a generation of women to love themselves no matter who or what they are, drawing on her own experiences. BIC Classification: BG. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Bonnier Books Ltd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- KKD0000633
- ISBN
- 9781911274773
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. William Mulholland presided over the creation of a water system that forever changed the course of southern California's history. This biography of Mulholland challenges many of the prevailing versions of his life story and sheds light on the history of Los Angeles and its relationship with its most prized resource: water. Num Pages: 436 pages, 40 b/w photographs, 7 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; BGH; GT; HBJK; TQSW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 908. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KKD0000153
- ISBN
- 9780520234666
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. The 'Greatest Black Briton in History' triumphed over the Crimea and Victorian England. She became an independent 'doctress' combining the herbal remedies of her African ancestry with sound surgical techniques. This biography of a Victorian celebrity, voted the greatest black Briton in history, brings Mary Seacole centre stage. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGH; MQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 130 x 18. Weight in Grams: 310. The Charismatic Black Nurse Who Became a Heroine of the Crimea. 268 pages, black & white illustrations. The 'Greatest Black Briton in History' triumphed over the Crimea and Victorian England. She became an independent 'doctress' combining the herbal remedies of her African ancestry with sound surgical techniques. This biography of a Victorian celebrity, voted the greatest black Briton in history, brings Mary Seacole centre stage. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: BGH; MQ. Dimension: 195 x 130 x 18. Weight: 202.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Robinson Publishing
- Number of pages
- 268
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845294977
- ISBN
- 9781845294977
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.88
€ 15.88
Paperback. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Autonomedia
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781584351375
- ISBN
- 9781584351375
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.33
€ 17.99
€ 13.33
Paperback. Jane Austen's reputation rests on the six novels she wrote in her life - enduringly popular novels which have become part of the fabric of English life, and which have reached new audiences through dramatisations on screen and stage. This book draws on her letters and describes Jane's life in the vicarage at Steventon and at Bath and Chawton. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: BGL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 10. Weight in Grams: 166.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752453187
- ISBN
- 9780752453187
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.42
€ 11.42
Paperback. Queen on trial Num Pages: 256 pages, 16 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGH; HBJD1; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 129 x 199 x 21. Weight in Grams: 372.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 290
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750937719
- ISBN
- 9780750937719
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.61
€ 17.99
€ 16.61
Paperback. Num Pages: 172 pages. BIC Classification: 1KLSU; 3JJG; BGH; JFSL4; JPFF; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 228 x 16. Weight in Grams: 254.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Sussex Academic Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845197896
- ISBN
- 9781845197896
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 34.33
€ 37.99
€ 34.33
Paperback. Num Pages: 320 pages, 58 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 404.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University of Minnesota Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780816679713
- ISBN
- 9780816679713
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 19.92
€ 19.99
€ 19.92
Paperback. An autobiographical account of growing up in colonial Barbados during and after the Second World War. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: BGA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 128 x 13. Weight in Grams: 260.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Signal Books Ltd
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781902669700
- ISBN
- 9781902669700
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 17.63
€ 17.99
€ 17.63
Paperback. Examines the stories and subsequent trials behind some of the most infamous cases of British female killers between the early part of the nineteenth century and the 1950s. This book analyses each of these prominent British cases. It includes post-trial material as well as the executions of the offenders. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- UK ed.
- SKU
- V9780750950817
- ISBN
- 9780750950817
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.72
€ 19.99
€ 18.72
Paperback. * Subtitled 'An old man, a young man, and life's greatest lesson', this is a true story of a man's rediscovery of his mentor - a book about second chances. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: BGA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 126. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780751569575
- ISBN
- 9780751569575
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.95
€ 13.99
€ 10.95
Hardcover. Gathered together for the first time, here is a comprehensive record of the motoring achievements and competition history of Briggs Swift Cunningham II. Num Pages: 844 pages, Over 1500 colour & mono photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGS; WSP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 303 x 220. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Dalton Watson Fine Books
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781854432605
- ISBN
- 9781854432605
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 267.54€ 218.18
€ 267.54
€ 218.18
Hardback. From My Recent Past is a memoir written by Russian revolutionary Grigory Gershuni (1870-1908). The book depicts his revolutionary activities, arrest, tribunal, and years of imprisonment. It is presented here in English translation by Katya Vladimirov, with an introduction by Katya Vladimirov and an afterword by Jack Moran. Translator(s): Vladimirov, Katya. Num Pages: 116 pages, 1 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1DVU; 3JJC; BM; JPWL; JPWQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 158 x 13. Weight in Grams: 317.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Lexington Books
- Edition
- Tra
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781498522175
- ISBN
- 9781498522175
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 101.11
€ 101.11
Paperback. Num Pages: 274 pages, b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1DVP; BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 140 x 214 x 20. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Paul Mould Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 274
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781904959755
- ISBN
- 9781904959755
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 5.08
€ 16.99
€ 5.08
Paperback. The high standards set by Chet Atkins as a performer, recording artist, and record producer continue to inspire others. This title provides insight on the legend and his music. Num Pages: 96 pages, Full Colour Photographs throughout. BIC Classification: AVRL1; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 277 x 216 x 8. Weight in Grams: 472. Certified Guitar Player. 96 pages, Full Colour Photographs throughout. The high standards set by Chet Atkins as a performer, recording artist, and record producer continue to inspire others. This title provides insight on the legend and his music. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: AVRL1; BGF. Dimension: 277 x 216 x 8. Weight: 472.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Country Music Hall of Fame
- Number of pages
- 96
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780915608003
- ISBN
- 9780915608003
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 20.99
€ 21.99
€ 20.99
Paperback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 418 pages, 27 halftones 26 figs. 6 tables. BIC Classification: BGT; PDX; PN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 571.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 418
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691604978
- ISBN
- 9780691604978
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 85.61€ 66.42
€ 85.61
€ 66.42
Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages, 50 halftones. BIC Classification: APFB; BGF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 252 x 179 x 19. Weight in Grams: 606.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University of Minnesota Press United States
- Edition
- First Edition (US) First Printing
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780816649082
- ISBN
- 9780816649082
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 27.67
€ 30.99
€ 27.67
Hardback. Num Pages: 232 pages, 25. BIC Classification: BGL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 164 x 21. Weight in Grams: 416.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801448348
- ISBN
- 9780801448348
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 36.27
€ 36.27
Hardcover. "Cadenus" is primarily concerned with the relationship between Swift and Vanessa (Esther Van Homrigh), "Swift's Most Valuable Friend" with that between Swift and Stella (Esther Johnson). Both help to determine the precise nature of this triangle, and the impact it had on his writing and career. Illustrator(s): Brocquy, Louis Le. Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; 3JF; BGH; DSBD; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 136. . Clean copy
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- The Lilliput Press Ltd
- Edition
- New
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- Used, Like New
- SKU
- KEX0220095
- ISBN
- 9781843510178
Hardback
Condition: Used, Like New
€ 17.95
€ 17.95
paperback. Tells the story of the hard life in an Irish village, looking at characters such as the local tailor, the blacksmith and the farm-wife. The book combines laughter, pathos and innocence with the gossip of a closely-knit community. Num Pages: 184 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JJH; 3JJP; BGH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 135 x 0. Weight in Grams: 204. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Brandon
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KKW0001171
- ISBN
- 9780863221422
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 17.95
€ 17.95
paperback. Infused with wit and lyricism, this memoir centres on the 1950's when the author and her friends were teenagers. She describes the past vividly and without complaint as the years of hard labour for herself, parents and siblings, were also filled with fun in the close knit community. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JJPG; BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 127 x 14. Weight in Grams: 140. Used Book But Good Clean Copy
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Brandon
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KDK0015781
- ISBN
- 9780863221125
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 5.70
€ 5.70