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Hardback. The author became a High Court judge in 1978, and went onto lead the biggest inquiry into child abuse ever held in Britain, publishing the highly significant and influential report "Lost in Care" in 2000. In this title, he provides frontline insights into the complex British legal system. Num Pages: 256 pages, 16pp bw plates. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJP; BGHA; LNA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 223 x 139 x 30. Weight in Grams: 560.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
256
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780764993
ISBN
9781780764993
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 59.07
€ 54.65

Paperback. The next chapter in Robert Douglas's remarkable life story picks up from the bestselling NIGHT SONG OF THE LAST TRAM Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKSC; BGA; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 25. Weight in Grams: 316.
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton United Kingdom
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780340898444
ISBN
9780340898444
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.85

Paperback. Clive James on TV -- and now in book form. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: APT; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 21. Weight in Grams: 278.
Edition
Reprints
Publisher
Picador
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780330457378
ISBN
9780330457378
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.95

Paperback. Nicola Sly's well-illustrated and enthralling text will appeal to everyone interested in the shady side of Hampshire's history. Series: Murders. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESH; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 173 x 11. Weight in Grams: 416.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752454955
ISBN
9780752454955
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.57

Paperback. Weaving together intimate details from Katherine Mansfield's letters and journals with the writings of her friends and acquaintances, Kathleen Jones creates a captivating drama of this fragile yet feisty author: her life, loves and passion for writing. Num Pages: 528 pages, 55 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGL; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 29. Weight in Grams: 822. The Story-Teller. 528 pages, 55 black & white illustrations. Weaving together intimate details from Katherine Mansfield's letters and journals with the writings of her friends and acquaintances, Kathleen Jones creates a captivating drama of this fragile yet feisty author: her life, loves and passion for writing. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: BGL; DSK. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 29. Weight: 822.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
528
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748650651
ISBN
9780748650651
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 25.37

Paperback. Illustrator(s): Tayal, Amit. Num Pages: 104 pages, 204 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: BGT; FXZ; KNTX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 255 x 195 x 6. Weight in Grams: 292.
Edition
01st Edition
Publisher
Campfire
Number of pages
104
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9789380028767
ISBN
9789380028767
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.85

Paperback. A tale of survival and freedom, Stolen Innocence is the story of one heroic woman who stood up for what was right and reclaimed her life. Num Pages: 448 pages, 16 col plates (8pp). BIC Classification: 1KBBWU; BGA; HRCC99; JFFE1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 28. Weight in Grams: 332. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear.
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
SKU
KTG0006225
ISBN
9780007307418
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Napoleon was virtually the master of Europe, but following his defeat at Waterloo he surrendered to the British and was exiled to the volcanic island of St Helena in the South Atlantic. This fascinating story of Napoleon's final years, contains much of interest, including Napoleon's battles with the petty and paranoid Governor, Sir Hudson Lowe. Num Pages: 288 pages, 80 Colour and black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JH; BGH; HBJD; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 157 x 22. Weight in Grams: 490.
Publisher
Fonthill Media Ltd
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781551714
ISBN
9781781551714
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 17.13

Hardcover. The world-famous French singer Edith Piaf (1915-63) was never just a singer. This book suggests new ways of understanding her, her myth and her meanings over time at home and abroad, by proposing the notion of an 'imagined' Piaf. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: AVH; BGF; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 241 x 23. Weight in Grams: 564.
Publisher
Liverpool University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781382578
ISBN
9781781382578
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 44.10

Paperback. Offers a firsthand account of the life of Marek Hlasko, a young writer whose iconoclastic way of life became an inspiration in 1950s Poland. Detailing relationships with such giants of Polish culture as the filmmaker Roman Polanski and the novelist Jerzy Andrzejewski, this memoir recounts his adventures and misadventures abroad in the postwar era. Translator(s): Ufberg, Ross. Num Pages: 200 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BGL; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 55 x 85 x 18. Weight in Grams: 299.
Publisher
Northern Illinois University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780875806976
ISBN
9780875806976
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 34.15

Paperback. Num Pages: 208 pages, col. Illustrations. BIC Classification: ACX; AFF; AGB; BGA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 153 x 10. Weight in Grams: 222.
Publisher
Hyperion United States
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781401307950
ISBN
9781401307950
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.96

Paperback. Features the murder cases which are a mixture of classic narratives of jealousy, elimination and passion. This title also includes the little-known mysteries: 3 unsolved homicides from across the county, including the killing of the 'Barton recluse' and the enigmatic death of a young farmer in Gedney in which the dead man's dog appeared in court. Series: Sutton True Crime History. Num Pages: 160 pages, 70 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAL; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 173 x 11. Weight in Grams: 428.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750943215
ISBN
9780750943215
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.94

Paperback. A warm and charming memoir from the cult creator of Bagpuss, the Clangers and Ivor the Engine. Num Pages: 464 pages, 16pp b&w images. BIC Classification: BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 29. Weight in Grams: 316. 448 pages, illustrations. A warm and charming memoir from the cult creator of Bagpuss, the Clangers and Ivor the Engine. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: BGFA. Dimension: 196 x 129 x 29. Weight: 334.
Publisher
Canongate Books
Number of pages
448
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847678416
ISBN
9781847678416
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.04

Paperback. Num Pages: 432 pages, 3 x 8pp B&W plates. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JH; 3JJ; BGH; JFFK; JPWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 200 x 30. Weight in Grams: 336.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781408835470
ISBN
9781408835470
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.82

Paperback. The fascinating story of Aberdeen-born Alexander Kellas, and his contribution to mountaineering from the 20th century to the present day. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: BGS; WSZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 157 x 23. Weight in Grams: 504.
Publisher
Luath Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781910021224
ISBN
9781910021224
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 12.60

Paperback. A book about homicide detectives by an American writer, which is based on a year on the killing streets of Baltimore. Series: Canons. Num Pages: 672 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBFM; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 131 x 44. Weight in Grams: 494.
Publisher
Canongate Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Main - Canons Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781782116301
ISBN
9781782116301
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.07

Paperback. A biography of the celebrated author of classics such as "Strangers on a Train" and "The Talented Mr Ripley". Series: Bloomsbury Lives of Women. Num Pages: 544 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BGL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 36. Weight in Grams: 408. A Life of Patricia Highsmith. Series: Bloomsbury Lives of Women. 544 pages, Illustrations. A biography of the celebrated author of classics such as "Strangers on a Train" and "The Talented Mr Ripley". Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: BGL. Dimension: 197 x 129 x 36. Weight: 402.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
544
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781408811191
ISBN
9781408811191
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 16.37

Paperback. The Devil Wears Prada comes to Versailles in the story of the rise and fall of Leonard Autie, Marie Antoinette's loyal hairdresser, the man responsible for the style that made her the envy of France and for the uproar that dragged her to the guillotine. Num Pages: 320 pages, 17 colour illustrations, 30 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JF; BGH; HBJD; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 141 x 215 x 18. Weight in Grams: 394.
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781493000630
ISBN
9781493000630
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.57

Hardback. This is the first scholarly biography of Russian physiologist Ivan Pavlov (1849-1936) in any language. Based upon a wealth of archival material, it weaves his life and science into some 100 years of Russian history and offers a fundamental reinterpretation of his scientific style and his famous research on conditional reflexes. Num Pages: 880 pages, 47 illus. BIC Classification: BGT; JMM; MBX. Category: (Y) Teenage / Young Adult. Dimension: 242 x 159 x 50. Weight in Grams: 1420.
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199925193
ISBN
9780199925193
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 54.99
€ 38.61

Paperback. Chronicling the development of Randolph's political and racial ideology Series: The New Black Studies Series. Num Pages: 272 pages, 10 b&w Photographs. BIC Classification: BGH; JPVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 226 x 154 x 20. Weight in Grams: 390.
Publisher
University of Illinois Press United States
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780252077647
ISBN
9780252077647
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 26.40

Paperback. Clean copy with very light shelfwear. Good to very good
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Orion Publishing
Number of pages
336
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
SKU
KST0017270
ISBN
9780752893396
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 8.99
€ 5.50

Paperback. This concluding volume of Charles Darwin's biography looks closely at the wider publishing world of Victorian England and the different audiences which responded to Darwin's ideas. It considers the Darwinian revolution from his point of view and what it was like to become a scientific celebrity. Num Pages: 608 pages, 24pp b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JH; BG; PDX; PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 153 x 46. Weight in Grams: 842.
Publisher
Vintage United Kingdom
Number of pages
608
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780712668378
ISBN
9780712668378
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 28.75

Paperback. A page turning insider's account of reporting on crime in Japan. Does for Tokyo what Homicide did for Baltimore. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 25. Weight in Grams: 324. 384 pages. From the only American journalist ever to have been admitted to the insular Tokyo Metropolitan Police press club: a unique, firsthand, revelatory look at Japanese culture from the underbelly up. At nineteen, Jake Adelstein went to Japan in search of peace and tranquility. What he got was a life of crime. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1FPJ; BTC. Dimension: 197 x 129 x 25. Weight: 300.
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849014649
ISBN
9781849014649
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.43

Paperback. HRH King Abdullah was schooled in America and at Sandhurst and was heading for a life as a career soldier, when his father fell ill and he unexpectedly inherited the throne of Jordan. In this seminal work, he puts forward what may be our best chance yet for the most important issue in the region - Israeli-Palestinian peace. Num Pages: 384 pages, ports. BIC Classification: 1FB; 3JJP; 3JM; BGHA; HBJF1; HBLW3; HBLX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 132 x 197 x 24. Weight in Grams: 310.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141048796
ISBN
9780141048796
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.47

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