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Paperback. During the Cultural Revolution Jan Wong studied in Beijing and reported a fellow student to the authorities. Over thirty years later, she returned to China to find out what happened to the woman she betrayed. Chinese Whispers tells her remarkable story. 'Wong points the way for the future of travel writing.' Book of the Week, The Times Num Pages: 336 pages, maps. BIC Classification: BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 25. Weight in Grams: 326. Searching for Forgiveness in Beijing. 336 pages, maps. During the Cultural Revolution, Jan Wong studied in Beijing and reported a fellow student to the authorities. In 2005, she returned to China to find out what happened to the woman she betrayed. In 1972, Jan Wong became one of only two Westerners admitted to Beijing University at the height of the Cultural Revolution. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: BM. Dimension: 197 x 130 x 25. Weight: 326.
Publisher
Atlantic Books
Number of pages
336
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843549758
ISBN
9781843549758
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 20.36

Hardback. A scholar of Southern literature and culture, Jan Whitt has written a personal narrative about adoption, childhood abuse, and fifty years of searching for her family in rural Appalachia. This book unflinchingly explores death and loss at the same time that it celebrates the transformative power of love and literature. Num Pages: 184 pages. BIC Classification: BM; DQ; JFSJ1; JHBZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 160 x 18. Weight in Grams: 435.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
University Press of America United States
Number of pages
184
Condition
New
SKU
V9780761858294
ISBN
9780761858294
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 87.05

Hardback. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: BM; PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. Weight in Grams: 567.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Seven Stories Press,U.S.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781609806682
ISBN
9781609806682
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 27.64

Paperback. Num Pages: 278 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BM; MZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 138 x 204 x 20. Weight in Grams: 246.
Publisher
Gotham
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781592409129
ISBN
9781592409129
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 17.77

Paperback. Lowry began writing his best-known work, Under the Volcano, during their marriage. He based the character of Yvonne on his wife. Now, for the first time, Jan Gabrial tells the true story of their lives during those heady years, and provides a compelling portrait of a troubled artist. Num Pages: 228 pages, biography. BIC Classification: BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 152 x 217 x 14. Weight in Grams: 302.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
228
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230619784
ISBN
9780230619784
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 65.89

Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJP; BM; JFSJ1; JFSK1; VFV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140. Weight in Grams: 368.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Seven Stories Press,U.S. United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781609807498
ISBN
9781609807498
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 17.93

Paperback. Jan Carew's memoirs, compiled, edited and expanded by Joy Gleason Carew offer an unparalleled insight into the life and work of this pioneering global, multifaceted man and his multiple lives as a novelist, activist, shaper of Black Studies, actor, playwright, painter, agricultural evangelist, advisor to Heads of State and much more. Num Pages: 300 pages. BIC Classification: BGLA; BM; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 234. .
Publisher
Peepal Tree Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
300
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845232450
ISBN
9781845232450
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.64

Hardback. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: BGB; BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 140 x 28. Weight in Grams: 28.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780762770458
ISBN
9780762770458
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 21.95

Hardcover. "Kapnick Foundation Distinguished Writer-in-Residence Lectures for 2014." Num Pages: 120 pages. BIC Classification: BM; DS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 128 x 192 x 17. Weight in Grams: 208.
Publisher
University of Virginia Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813939056
ISBN
9780813939056
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 24.76

Paperback.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752455181
ISBN
9780752455181
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.68

Paperback. .
Publisher
Vintage Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099572312
ISBN
9780099572312
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.00
€ 16.91

Hardback. The Korean War is enjoying growing popularity and interest after years of neglect. A unique account by a conscript who was uniquely present at two of the key battles of the War. The author records his extraordinary experiences with modest understatement Num Pages: 210 pages, 16pp B & W plates. BIC Classification: 1FPK; 3JJPG; BM; HBJF; HBLW3; HBWS1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 163 x 23. Weight in Grams: 558.
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781593431
ISBN
9781781593431
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 20.35

Paperback. Contains If Only They Could Talk and It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet Num Pages: 560 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; BM; MZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 198 x 36. Weight in Grams: 394.
Publisher
Pan Macmillan
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
Reprints
Condition
New
SKU
V9781447225997
ISBN
9781447225997
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.40

Paperback. Contains Let Sleeping Vets Lie and Vets in Harness Num Pages: 496 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; BM; MZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 132 x 32. Weight in Grams: 352.
Publisher
Pan Macmillan
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
Reprints
Condition
New
SKU
V9781447226017
ISBN
9781447226017
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 12.61

Paperback. Contains Vets Might Fly and Vet in a Spin Num Pages: 592 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; BM; MZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 129 x 198 x 38. Weight in Grams: 476.
Publisher
Pan Macmillan
Number of pages
464
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
Reprints
Condition
New
SKU
V9781447226062
ISBN
9781447226062
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 12.61

Paperback. James Herriot's first volume of veterinary adventures in Yorkshire Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: BM; MZ; WH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 132 x 15. Weight in Grams: 188.
Publisher
Pan Macmillan
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
Unabridged
Condition
New
SKU
V9780330518154
ISBN
9780330518154
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 12.61

Paperback. James Herriot is settling in to the Darrowby practice, but he still has plenty to learn.. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: BM; MZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 131 x 13. Weight in Grams: 214.
Publisher
Pan Books
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
Unabridged edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780330518161
ISBN
9780330518161
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 12.61

Paperback. Num Pages: 246 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: BM; JM; PDZ; PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 161 x 15. Weight in Grams: 232.
Publisher
Penguin Putnam Inc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Illustrated
Condition
New
SKU
V9781617230158
ISBN
9781617230158
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 17.66

Paperback. Describes the author's shattered childhood, his delinquent teens, his writing life, his love affairs and marriages, his nervous breakdown and the beginning of a relationship with an extraordinary woman who may just be the long-sought Her. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: BGLA; BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 127 x 196 x 18. Weight in Grams: 214.
Publisher
Cornerstone
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
0th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099537854
ISBN
9780099537854
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.90

paperback. The sequel to the bestselling A STREET CAT NAMED BOB continues the remarkable adventures of James and Bob showing - through new stories - how Bob's extraordinary street wisdom has shown James the meaning of friendship, loyalty, trust - and happiness. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; BM; VFJ; WNGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 20. Weight in Grams: 210.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Hodder Paperbacks
Condition
New
SKU
9781444777574
ISBN
9781444777574
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.99
€ 10.95

Paperback. The moving, uplifting true story of an unlikely friendship between a man on the streets and the ginger cat who adopts him and helps him heal his life. Now a major motion picture. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: BM; VFJ; WNGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 199 x 24. Weight in Grams: 210.
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton General Division
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781473633360
ISBN
9781473633360
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.92

Paperback. The moving, uplifiting true story of an unlikely friendship between a man on the streets and the ginger cat who adopts him and helps him heal his life. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; BM; VFJ; WNGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 128 x 197 x 18. Weight in Grams: 208.
Edition
0th Edition
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781444737110
ISBN
9781444737110
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.94

Paperback. Num Pages: 122 pages. BIC Classification: BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 209 x 141 x 9. Weight in Grams: 138.
Publisher
Melville House Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781612194004
ISBN
9781612194004
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.33

paperback. Num Pages: 768 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; APB; BM; HBTB; KNTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 31. Weight in Grams: 294.
Publisher
Custom House
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780062441386
ISBN
9780062441386
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.01

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