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Paperback. When Manny McDonnell was twelve he awoke to discover British troops surrounding his home in the toughest area of trouble-torn Belfast. This book presents a colourful account of one man's nightmare journey through blood, bombs, bullets and smuggling that offers fresh insight into the world of major crime. Num Pages: 256 pages, 8pp colour plates. BIC Classification: 1DBKN; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 158 x 22. Weight in Grams: 408.
Publisher
Black & White Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845027513
ISBN
9781845027513
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.71

Paperback. Carstairs, the State Hospital in Lanarkshire, Scotland, is a hospital like no other. Effectively a prison for some of the most violent and insane criminals in our society, it houses men who have committed the most horrific and frightening crimes imaginable. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 266 x 23. Weight in Grams: 398.
Publisher
Black and White Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845029982
ISBN
9781845029982
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.33

Paperback. 'Mummy, take me home,' sobbed little Jasmine Chapman as she was ripped from her mother's arms. But there was nothing that Morag could do ..except continue to fight for custody of the child she loved so much. When their relationship ended, Jasmine's parents argued bitterly about her future. This is the true-life story of a tug of love. Num Pages: 272 pages, 1 x 8pp b/w. BIC Classification: BT; JHBK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 132 x 19. Weight in Grams: 194. Clean copy with some shelf wear
Condition
Used, Good
Publisher
Transworld Publishers Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
SKU
KOC0024276
ISBN
9781845962296
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Tells the story of six of the country's most notorious jails - Durham, Wandsworth, Pentonville, Wormwood Scrubs, Dartmoor and Holloway - and of the men and women who entered their gates, sometimes stood on their scaffolds and occasionally vanished before their time. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 234 x 24. Weight in Grams: 442.
Publisher
Black and White Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845028480
ISBN
9781845028480
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.76

Hardback. Emotional, moving, and powerful, Every Last Tie is the highly personal memoir of David Kaczynski-brother of Ted Kaczynski, aka the Unabomber-in which he discusses his family, comes to terms with his brother's crimes, and meditates on the possibilities for reconciliation and maintaining family bonds. Num Pages: 29 illustrations. BIC Classification: BG; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 145 x 225 x 15. Weight in Grams: 340.
Publisher
Duke University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822359807
ISBN
9780822359807
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 28.63

Paperback. Num Pages: 80 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMD; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 182 x 110 x 10. Weight in Grams: 130.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Bradwell Books
Condition
New
SKU
V9781909914285
ISBN
9781909914285
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 7.47

Paperback. A World War Two epic of escape and endurance Num Pages: 256 pages, 16pp B&W photos. BIC Classification: 1DNN; 3JJH; BTM; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 134 x 18. Weight in Grams: 186. 256 pages, 16pp B&W photos. A World War Two epic of escape and endurance. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DNN; 3JJH; BTM; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ. Dimension: 197 x 134 x 18. Weight: 210.
Publisher
Canongate Books
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847678454
ISBN
9781847678454
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.76

Paperback. 'Gripping and inspiring - like the man himself!' Bear Grylls Num Pages: 256 pages, same plate section as HB - no LS help required. BIC Classification: BGSA; BTP; WSZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 128 x 198 x 19. Weight in Grams: 234.
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472113047
ISBN
9781472113047
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.76

Paperback. Num Pages: 184 pages, colour photos. BIC Classification: BT; WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 142 x 10. Weight in Grams: 232.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Canada
Number of pages
184
Condition
New
SKU
V9780888394804
ISBN
9780888394804
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 22.82

Paperback. Delivering two 38-year-old Mississippi river tugboats halfway around the world from Bahrain to Trinidad would not be every ship master's dream employment. This title relates the day-to-day problems that twelve crewmen encountered while living onboard. Num Pages: 240 pages, 8pp colour section, c.50 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: BTP; WGG; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 170 x 13. Weight in Grams: 534.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Whittles Publishing
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781904445623
ISBN
9781904445623
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 22.82

Hardback. Num Pages: 192 pages, 20 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JH; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 241 x 22. Weight in Grams: 456.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750962971
ISBN
9780750962971
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 20.75

Paperback. This fascinating history covers all varieties of crime on the railways and how it has changed over the years, from assaults and robberies, to theft, murder, vandalism, football and crowd activity, suicide on the line, fraud and white collar crime, and also looks at the use of railway crime in film and literature. Num Pages: 192 pages, 65 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; BTC; WGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750982696
ISBN
9780750982696
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.33

Paperback. The explosive sequel to the bestselling PATHFINDER. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations (black and white, and colour). BIC Classification: BM; BTM; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 20. Weight in Grams: 278.
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781409146636
ISBN
9781409146636
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.76

Paperback. .
Publisher
Bradwell Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781909914315
ISBN
9781909914315
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 7.45

Paperback. In August 2005, as Hurricane Katrina blew in the city of New Orleans has been abandoned by most citizens. But resident Abdulrahman Zeitoun, though his wife and family had gone, refused to leave. For days he traversed an apocalyptic landscape of flooded streets by canoe. But eventually he came to the attention of those 'guarding' this drowned city. Num Pages: 368 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBSL; 3JMC; BTP; JPVH; RNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 27. Weight in Grams: 266.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
01st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141046815
ISBN
9780141046815
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.76

Paperback. Dave Courtney has been a legend in criminal circles in South London since the days of the Krays. This autobiography details his shady and immoral past, his time in jail, and why he's decided it's time to get out of the business. Num Pages: 416 pages, 8 pages b/w. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 2AB; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 175 x 110 x 26. Weight in Grams: 218.
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Virgin Books
Publication date
2000
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780753504628
ISBN
9780753504628
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 17.77

Paperback. Num Pages: 211 pages, black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; 3JJPN; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Barricade Books Inc United States
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
211
Condition
New
SKU
V9781569801451
ISBN
9781569801451
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 17.69

Paperback. Previously published as Becky, this is the heartbreaking story behind the murder of 16-year-old Bristol schoolgirl Becky Watts, a crime that shocked the nation and tore a family in two. Num Pages: 304 pages, (1x8pp plates). BIC Classification: 1DBKEWS; 3JMG; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 197 x 20. Weight in Grams: 226.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780008179618
ISBN
9780008179618
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.75

Hardback. Num Pages: 142 pages. BIC Classification: BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 160 x 233 x 14. Weight in Grams: 354.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781634846486
ISBN
9781634846486
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 200.80
€ 151.19

Paperback. Danny Wallace was bored. Just to see what would happen, he placed a whimsical ad in a local London paper. Within a month, he was receiving letters and emails from teachers, mechanics, sales reps, vicars, schoolchildren and pensioners. Soon he was proclaimed Leader. But who could deny the attraction of a global following of devoted joinees? Num Pages: 400 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BT; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 125 x 26. Weight in Grams: 280.
Edition
First Plume Printing
Publisher
Ebury Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
SKU
V9780091895822
ISBN
9780091895822
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.06

Paperback. Num Pages: 320 pages, Section: 16, b/w photos. BIC Classification: BTM; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 128 x 23. Weight in Grams: 258.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780751545883
ISBN
9780751545883
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 14.54

Paperback. A fascinating insight into life aboard a British Naval submarine. Num Pages: 320 pages, 8pp of colour pix. BIC Classification: 1DBK; BTM; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 201 x 135 x 22. Weight in Grams: 254.
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780751545937
ISBN
9780751545937
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.94

Paperback. Their names are those that have gone down in history and their stories are tales of bravery that should never be forgotten. They are the men and women who have made Ireland great and whose acts of heroism have reverberated throughout the world. Num Pages: 233 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; BG; BTP; HBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 16. Weight in Grams: 171.
Edition
Illustrated
Publisher
John Blake Publishing Ltd
Number of pages
233
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781844548828
ISBN
9781844548828
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.39

Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: BTP; VS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Publisher
Disinformation Company United States
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781938875137
ISBN
9781938875137
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 19.09

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