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paperback. A biography that establishes the complexity of Picasso's Spanish roots, his aversion to his native Malaga and his passion for Barcelona and Catalan 'modernisme'. It introduces material on the artist's early training in religious art. It provides fresh insights into the artistic failures of Picasso's father as an impetus to his sons' triumphs. Num Pages: 560 pages, 1. BIC Classification: ACX; AGB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 185 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1378.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Pimlico
Condition
New
SKU
9781845951559
ISBN
9781845951559
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 45.99
€ 31.20

paperback. Offers insights into Picasso's life and work. This title reveals Picasso at the height of his powers, producing not only the costumes and sets for such Diaghilev Ballets Russes productions as Parade and Tricorne but some of his most important sculpture and paintings. Num Pages: 608 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DSE; 3JJ; ACX; AFC; AGB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 186 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1626.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Pimlico
Condition
New
SKU
9781845951290
ISBN
9781845951290
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 45.99
€ 31.20

paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages, 15 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: ACND; AGB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 144 x 221 x 17. Weight in Grams: 334.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Lyons Press
Condition
New
SKU
9781493009398
ISBN
9781493009398
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 16.72

paperback. A major new biography of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, told through the prism of the women in his life Num Pages: 408 pages, 16 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGC4; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 172 x 196 x 28. Weight in Grams: 372.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Pan
Condition
New
SKU
9780330418584
ISBN
9780330418584
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.29

hardcover. Diane Arbus was one of the greatest photographers of the last century. Her portraiture of freaks, circus performers, twins, nudists and others on the social margins connected with a wide public at a deep psychological level. This biography begins at the moment Arbus quit the world of commercial photography to be an artist, and ends with her death. Num Pages: 752 pages. BIC Classification: AJB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 166 x 51. Weight in Grams: 1326.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1987
Publisher
Jonathan Cape
Condition
New
SKU
9780224097703
ISBN
9780224097703
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 39.99
€ 27.76

Paperback. Tales of Hardship, Love and Happiness in Tate & Lyle's East End Factories. The Sugar Girls went straight to No.10 in the Sunday Times Bestseller List, spending five weeks in the top ten. Num Pages: 352 pages, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3JJH; 3JJPG; BT; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 128 x 27. Weight in Grams: 248.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Condition
New
SKU
9780007448470
ISBN
9780007448470
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 8.95

paperback. Filled with fascinating insights into the collective emotional life of inner-city kids, this book is also a highly original history of the erosion of urban community life since World War II. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BG; JFF; JFSG; JFSP1; JFSP2; JKSB1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 374.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Basic Books United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
Edition
Reprint
SKU
V9780465052196
ISBN
9780465052196
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 19.30

Paperback. Num Pages: 94 pages, b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1DDN; 1DFG; BG; HBJD; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 127 x 9. Weight in Grams: 122.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Aspekt,The Netherlands Netherlands
Number of pages
94
Condition
New
SKU
V9789059110960
ISBN
9789059110960
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 12.66

Paperback. Features letters that are addressed, with just two exceptions, to Sylvia Plath, the American poet to whom the author was married. This book became an instant bestseller on its publication in 1998 and won the Forward Prize for Poetry in the same year. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; BG; DCF; DSBH; DSC. Category: (E) Primary & Secondary Education. Dimension: 214 x 133 x 15. Weight in Grams: 242.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571194735
ISBN
9780571194735
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.01

Paperback. A larger-than-life character, Roy tells his incredible story in his own words - from life as a sniper in the army to starring in Hollywood blockbuster Snatch alongside Vinnie Jones. He's been shot, he's been stabbed and he's been in more crazy situations than you could possibly imagine - but Roy's clients know he's the ultimate man for the job. Num Pages: 287 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BGA; KNSS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 20. Weight in Grams: 231.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Blake
Condition
New
SKU
V9781844548385
ISBN
9781844548385
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.34

paperback. Introduced to the West by Paul Brunton, Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi (1879-1950) is widely hailed as the greatest Indian saint and sage in modern times, whose teachings continue to influence thousands around the world today. This title interweaves the story of Ramana's life with his spiritual journey. Num Pages: 207 pages. BIC Classification: BGX; HRG; HRLP1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 169 x 15. Weight in Grams: 236.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Rider
Condition
New
SKU
9781846044083
ISBN
9781846044083
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 12.53

paperback. Everybody in the unlicensed fight game knows that only one man has the honour of being titled 'Guv'nor' - and that man is Lew 'Wild Thing' Yates. This book documents how Yates rose to the top of his bloody profession. Num Pages: 288 pages, 1 x 8pp b/w. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 17. Weight in Grams: 210.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Mainstream Publishing
Condition
New
SKU
9781845963521
ISBN
9781845963521
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.60

paperback. On hearing that Jackser, her childhood abuser, is seriously ill, Martha is elated, thinking that finally she will be able to watch him suffer. But in the hospital she sees a frightened, lonely old man and realises with a shock that he seems to regret his earlier actions. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: BM; JFFE2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 128 x 198 x 25. Weight in Grams: 274.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Mainstream Publishing
Condition
New
SKU
9781780576770
ISBN
9781780576770
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.99
€ 11.14

paperback. The New York Times bestseller Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: BT; WNGH; WSNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 133 x 26. Weight in Grams: 342.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Constable
Condition
New
SKU
9781472110916
ISBN
9781472110916
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 12.53

paperback. Born into Hollywood royalty, Drew Barrymore is one of the biggest stars of her generation. Despite an unconventional childhood, she has built a life and career of her own that millions of fans admire. This is a portrait of Drew's life in stories as she looks back on the adventures, challenges and incredible experiences she's had. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: APB; APF; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 129 x 197 x 20. Weight in Grams: 204.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Virgin Books
Condition
New
SKU
9780753557099
ISBN
9780753557099
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 13.91

paperback. Reveals the lessons that have helped global entrepreneur, Sir Richard Branson, through his business and personal life, like believing it can be done and that, if others disagree with you, try and try again until you achieve your goal; or that you must love what you do. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: BGBA; KJH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 194 x 131 x 9. Weight in Grams: 96.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Virgin Books
Condition
New
SKU
9780753510995
ISBN
9780753510995
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 8.30

paperback. Greta Garbo's enduring legend derives from her incandescent performances as a woman in love in such classics as "Camille", "Queen Christina" and "Grand Hotel". This work tells the story of Greta Garbo and of the two love affairs that dominated her life: with Cecil Beaton and the notorious Mercedes de Acosta. Num Pages: 288 pages, 1. BIC Classification: APB; APF; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 25. Weight in Grams: 228.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Pimlico
Condition
New
SKU
9780712659499
ISBN
9780712659499
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.60

paperback. The author's life has been action-packed to say the least. He has rowed across the Atlantic, walked to the South Pole, run the Sahara and ice-skated across Sweden. This title tells his story. Num Pages: 448 pages, 3 x 8 pp colour photographs. BIC Classification: BGA; WSZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 127 x 197 x 28. Weight in Grams: 314.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Corgi
Condition
New
SKU
9780552165785
ISBN
9780552165785
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.99
€ 11.14

paperback. Rob Lowe is teen idol at fifteen, international icon and founder of the Brat Pack at twenty, and one of Hollywood's top stars. This title chronicles his experiences as a painfully misunderstood child actor in Ohio uprooted to the wild counterculture of mid-seventies Malibu, where he embarked on his unrelenting pursuit of a career in Hollywood. Num Pages: 384 pages, col. Illustrations, ports. (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: APB; APF; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 132 x 199 x 26. Weight in Grams: 266.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Corgi
Condition
New
SKU
9780552164375
ISBN
9780552164375
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.99
€ 11.14

paperback. The unlikely rise and colourful life of a flawed sporting legend one of the architects of the footballing magic that we now associate with Brazil s beautiful game. " Translator(s): Downie, Andrew. Num Pages: 432 pages, 36. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 26. Weight in Grams: 358.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Yellow Jersey
Condition
New
SKU
9780224064330
ISBN
9780224064330
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.29

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