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Paperback. Johnson, born weak and half-blind, shambolic and poverty-stricken, became the most admired and quoted man in the eighteenth century. Thrown out of Oxford for a lack of funds, he rose to celebrity: author of "The Dictionary", a friend to the king, companion of Reynolds, Goldsmith and Garrick. This title presents a portrait of Johnson, and his life. Num Pages: 448 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: BGL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 133 x 31. Weight in Grams: 365.
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
9780571226368
ISBN
9780571226368
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 12.08

Paperback. Erwin Schrodinger was an Austrian physicist famous for his contribution to quantum physics. Schrodinger was working at one of the most fertile and creative moments in the whole history of science. By the time he started university in 1906, Einstein had already published his revolutionary papers on relativity. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: BGT; PDZ; PH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 201 x 131 x 25. Weight in Grams: 296.
Publisher
Black Swan
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780552777599
ISBN
9780552777599
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.33

hardcover. This book presents a radical look at the founder of psychoanalysis in his broader cultural context, addressing critical issues and challenging stereotypes. Num Pages: 496 pages. BIC Classification: 1DFA; 1DVKC; 3JH; 3JJ; BGH; HPCD; HPX; JFCX. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 165 x 236 x 36. Weight in Grams: 830.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780521864183
ISBN
9780521864183
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 60.48

Paperback. Erwin Rommel was the outstanding Axis field commander of the Second World War, respected, even admired, by his opponents. Here it seemed to the Allies, was a supremely professional soldier: chivalrous, decent, largely untainted by the crimes of the Nazi regime, carrying out his duty with often dazzling success. Num Pages: 644 pages. BIC Classification: 3JJ; BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 131 x 35. Weight in Grams: 470.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers United Kingdom
Number of pages
644
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780007291465
ISBN
9780007291465
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 17.77

Hardcover. An appealing account of a career in diplomacy from one of England's most distinguished ambassadors Num Pages: 328 pages, ill. BIC Classification: BM; JPSD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 164 x 31. Weight in Grams: 670. Around the World in 40 Years. 328 pages, ill. An appealing account of a career in diplomacy from one of England's most distinguished ambassadors. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: BM; JPSD. Dimension: 238 x 164 x 31. Weight: 670.
Publisher
Elliott & Thompson
Number of pages
328
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781907642555
ISBN
9781907642555
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 17.67

Hardback. A new appreciation of the extraordinary life and legacy of Leon Blum, the first Jewish prime minister of France Series: Jewish Lives. Num Pages: 232 pages, 1 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JH; 3JJ; BGH; HBJD; HBLW; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 159 x 27. Weight in Grams: 442.
Publisher
Yale University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300189803
ISBN
9780300189803
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 24.81

Hardback. Features letters between Eliot and his associates, family and friends - his correspondents range from the Archbishop of York and the American philosopher Paul Elmer More to the writers Virginia Woolf, and Ralph Hodgson - that shows the ways in which his Anglo-Catholic convictions could, at times, prove a self-chastising and even alienating force. Series: Letters of T. S. Eliot. Num Pages: 928 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; BGL; BJ; DSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 166 x 44. Weight in Grams: 1230.
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571316328
ISBN
9780571316328
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 59.45
€ 41.39

Hardback. Num Pages: 400 pages, 18 black & white illustrations, 1 maps. BIC Classification: 3JJ; BGT; HBLW; JPQB; RND; RNK; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. Weight in Grams: 454.
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231164467
ISBN
9780231164467
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.44

Paperback. Love, life and motherhood.. beyond the convent gates Num Pages: 224 pages, 8pp b/w plate section. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JJP; BGA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 130 x 18. Weight in Grams: 250.
Publisher
Lion Hudson
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745956688
ISBN
9780745956688
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.76

Paperback. The story of how a stray dog changed one woman's world and taught her the real meaning of life. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: BM; WNGD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 142 x 208 x 23. Weight in Grams: 218.
Publisher
Allen & Unwin
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9781743317945
ISBN
9781743317945
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 17.27

Hardcover. George. Library markings to spine, with usual markings inside. However, remains in a good to very good condition
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Harpercollins/STL
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1992
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
KST0024787
ISBN
9780551027046
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Num Pages: 1032 pages, 9 halftones. 1 table. 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JF; BGH; HBJD1; HBLL; JPHL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691175652
ISBN
9780691175652
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 54.85

Paperback. Num Pages: 416 pages, black & white plates. BIC Classification: AVGU; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 141 x 28. Weight in Grams: 420.
Publisher
Simon & Schuster United States
Number of pages
416
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781439159750
ISBN
9781439159750
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 19.49

Paperback. A new edition of this hugely successful, trend-setting business adventure Num Pages: 336 pages, map, port. BIC Classification: 1FPC; BM; KFFM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 132 x 23. Weight in Grams: 274.
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group United Kingdom
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
New ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849013079
ISBN
9781849013079
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.92

Paperback. Num Pages: 287 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BT; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 141 x 17. Weight in Grams: 368.
Publisher
Linden Publishing Co Inc United States
Number of pages
287
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
SKU
V9780941936859
ISBN
9780941936859
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 17.49

Paperback. Num Pages: 552 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: ACXD7; AGB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 154 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1078.
Publisher
Museum of Modern Art
Number of pages
560
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Revised
Condition
New
SKU
V9780870708923
ISBN
9780870708923
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 32.60

Paperback. The inspiring and untold story of Ledley King, one of English football's most lauded and recognised talents, and the heartbreaking account of a career cruelly cut short. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 196 x 21. Weight in Grams: 262.
Publisher
Quercus Publishing Plc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781782069072
ISBN
9781782069072
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.51

Paperback. Kiefer Sutherland has not always led the pampered life of a son of celebrity parents. He has carved his own path, as well as some unusual life decisions along the way. This work traces the actor's life from his childhood, through his parents' divorce to his struggle to break into acting and the success he has achieved. Num Pages: 256 pages, 8pp colour plate section. BIC Classification: APB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 18. Weight in Grams: 210.
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780749951382
ISBN
9780749951382
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.12

Paperback. .
Publisher
Red Wheel/Weiser
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Condition
New
SKU
V9781578631209
ISBN
9781578631209
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 19.68

Paperback. .
Publisher
Transworld Publishers Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781784161132
ISBN
9781784161132
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 19.40

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