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Paperback. "Nazi Gold" is the real-life story of the theft of a fabulous treasure - the German national gold and foreign currency reserves worth some #2,500,000,000 at the time of the original investigation - which disappeared in transit following the collapse of the Nazi regime in 1945. Num Pages: 384 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJH; BTC; BTM; HBJD; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 29. Weight in Grams: 272.
Publisher
Mainstream Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Condition
New
SKU
V9781840187854
ISBN
9781840187854
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 12.62

Paperback. An outstandingly written, action-packed memoir of a decorated British soldier's experience of fighting Taliban forces in Afghanistan in summer 2006. Num Pages: 336 pages, 16 pages colour plates. BIC Classification: 1FCA; 3JMC; BTM; HBJF1; HBLX; HBWS4. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 131 x 25. Weight in Grams: 264.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Pocket Books London
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847393999
ISBN
9781847393999
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.73

Paperback. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Rutgers University Press
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813534596
ISBN
9780813534596
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 47.99
€ 42.86

Paperback. An accessible PB edition carrying forward the momentum of this gripping readable true life mystery/tragedy, compellingly solved by the author. Num Pages: 288 pages, approx. 60-70 phototgraphs. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 3JJPG; BTH; HBJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 151 x 16. Weight in Grams: 408.
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781452140032
ISBN
9781452140032
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 12.22

Paperback. Num Pages: 328 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 110 x 190 x 23. Weight in Grams: 188.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Berkley
Condition
New
SKU
V9780425280379
ISBN
9780425280379
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.10

Paperback. A title that examines the mythology surrounding the case and provides some insights into the portrayal of the Ripper on stage and screen and on the printed page. Num Pages: 384 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3JH; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 133 x 31. Weight in Grams: 290.
Publisher
Virgin Books
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
Revised, Updated ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780753541500
ISBN
9780753541500
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 16.61

Paperback. The true story behind one of the greatest achievements of the 20th century: how Christiaan Barnard managed the first heart transplant Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: BT; MNH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 24. Weight in Grams: 270.
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781471135347
ISBN
9781471135347
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 9.95

Paperback. This account of the events which led to Marilyn Monroe's death on 4th August 1962 contends that the Los Angeles Police Department have perpetuated a cover-up generated over 30 years ago. The story behind the conspiracy of silence is revealed. Num Pages: 672 pages, Section: 16, b/w. BIC Classification: BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 128 x 44. Weight in Grams: 480.
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group London
Number of pages
672
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Edition
New edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780751526523
ISBN
9780751526523
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.02

Hardcover. Fix Bayonets Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JH; BTM; HBW; JWTR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 160 x 40. Weight in Grams: 970.
Publisher
Robin Brass Studio, Inc.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781896941271
ISBN
9781896941271
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 28.91

Hardback. Built on Kraybill's deep knowledge of Amish life and his contacts within many Amish communities, Renegade Amish highlights one of the strangest and most publicized sagas in contemporary Amish history. Num Pages: 224 pages, 12, 9 black & white halftones, 3 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BTC; HRCX8; JFS; LND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 446.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781421415673
ISBN
9781421415673
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 24.07

Paperback. Vietnam veteran Don Yost explores the pain and rage of his experience as a correspondent near Mai Laid in 1968, transforming it through writing to a elegaic and powerful memoir, imbued with a significant message for our time. Num Pages: 174 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BG; BTM; HBJF; HBWS2; HRCV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 132 x 10. Weight in Grams: 204.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Sheed & Ward
Number of pages
174
Condition
New
SKU
V9781556128042
ISBN
9781556128042
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.72

Paperback. The improbable but thrilling story of how a Colorado farm boy built a navy, how a decrepit ocean liner learned to be a hospital, and how a boat load of volunteers are literally changing the face of the world .. one face at a time. Num Pages: 256 pages, 8pp colour. BIC Classification: BTP; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 15. Weight in Grams: 182.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton General Division London
Number of pages
240
Condition
Used, Very Good
Edition
First Paperback Edition - Later Printing
SKU
KNW0009168
ISBN
9780340863367
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 5.49

Paperback. The improbable but thrilling story of how a Colorado farm boy built a navy, how a decrepit ocean liner learned to be a hospital, and how a boat load of volunteers are literally changing the face of the world .. one face at a time. Num Pages: 256 pages, 8pp colour. BIC Classification: BTP; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 15. Weight in Grams: 182.
Condition
Used, Very Good
Edition
First Paperback Edition - Later Printing
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton General Division London
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
SKU
KNW0009122
ISBN
9780340863367
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 5.49

Hardback. Num Pages: black & white halftones. BIC Classification: BT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 138 x 15. Weight in Grams: 222.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Stackpole Books United States
Condition
New
SKU
V9780811707930
ISBN
9780811707930
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 19.40

Hardback. Series: Big Ideas. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: BTC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 195. .
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780241298961
ISBN
9780241298961
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 19.02

paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages, (1 x 8pp plates). BIC Classification: BTP; WNGD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130. Weight in Grams: 270.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2018
Publisher
HARPER COLLINS
Condition
New
SKU
KSG0017947
ISBN
9780008227968
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 7.68

Paperback. Over the years, Dinah suffered repeated physical assault, prolonged mental torture and destructive ignorance, yet successfully raised a family of six and nurtured the unique personality of a world superstar, her son Boy George. Here, she recounts the long and painful journey that she had to take. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: BGA; BTP; JFFE3; VFV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 179 x 110 x 21. Weight in Grams: 152.
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Arrow
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099499787
ISBN
9780099499787
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 16.75

Paperback. The story of one man's struggle to achieve his dream, a fast-paced adventure & paean to the power of self-belief. In May 2010 Cdr Dilip Donde earned his place in India's maritime history by becoming the first Indian to complete a solo circumnavigation under sail. The book chronicles Dilip's progress from building the boat to completing the voyage. Num Pages: 304 pages, 28 colour photos / 1 diagram. BIC Classification: 1FKA; BTP; HBTM; WSSN3; WTLP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 197 x 26. Weight in Grams: 292.
Publisher
Fernhurst Books Limited
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781909911499
ISBN
9781909911499
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 13.51

Paperback. NOW A MAJOR FILM STARRING JOHNNY DEPP AND BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH, DAKOTA JOHNSON AND KEVIN BACON Num Pages: 448 pages, 8pp b&w inset. BIC Classification: 1KBBES; BTC; JKVM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 130 x 43. Weight in Grams: 316.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Canongate Books Ltd
Edition
Tie-In - Film Tie-In
Condition
New
SKU
9781782116240
ISBN
9781782116240
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 5.70

Paperback. Cover s the heyday of Londons gang era. Num Pages: 208 pages, Integrated. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; BTC; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781473894761
ISBN
9781473894761
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 19.02

Paperback.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752479460
ISBN
9780752479460
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.60

Paperback. Caroline Luard was shot near Ightham in Kent in 1908. Within weeks her husband, a respectable Major-General, committed suicide. Two years later John Nisbet, a colliery cashier, was robbed and murdered on a train in Northumberland. Police arrested a man called John Dickman, who was subsequently executed. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations, map, ports. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJC; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 160 x 20. Weight in Grams: 520.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752449456
ISBN
9780752449456
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.54

Paperback. In suburban Croydon over a period of ten months during 1928-9, three members of the same family died suddenly. A complex police investigation followed, but no charges were ever brought and the mystery remains officially unsolved. The author meticulously reconstructs these events and offers a new solution to an old murder mystery. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 396.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752453378
ISBN
9780752453378
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 19.63

Paperback. Contains important tips, helpful resources and insights for you and your family to safeguard againist identity theft, online fraud, predators, and other potential threat in an increasingly risky world. Num Pages: 108 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BTC; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 221 x 158 x 10. Weight in Grams: 213.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Longstreet Press United States
Number of pages
108
Condition
New
SKU
V9781563527371
ISBN
9781563527371
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.48

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