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paperback. Revelatory investigation into the police handling of the Yorkshire Ripper Case which spanned over 14 years. Newly updated to include Sutcliffe's bid for freedom in 2008, and the verdict from court in 2010. Num Pages: 382 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; 3JJPN; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 197 x 54. Weight in Grams: 606.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
William Collins
Condition
New
SKU
9780007450732
ISBN
9780007450732
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.99
€ 10.17

Paperback. A rarely frank account of the U.S. infantry experience in northern Europe, A Foot Soldier for Patton takes the reader from the beaches of Normandy through the giddy drive across France, to the brutal battles on the Westwall, in the Ardennes, and finally to the conquest of Germany itself. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DN; BTM; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 153 x 21. Weight in Grams: 538.
Publisher
Casemate Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781612000909
ISBN
9781612000909
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.95

The Devil at Genesee Junction recalls the mutilation murders of George-Ann Formiciola and Catherine Ann Bernhard that happened in June 1966 in the backfields of Chili, NY. The author, along with the help of a mother of one of the victims and a private detective, heats up the cold case, and sends the investigation in a startling new direction. Num Pages: 398 pages, 20 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; 3JJPK; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 159 x 38. Weight in Grams: 744.
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
398
Condition
New
SKU
V9781442252332
ISBN
9781442252332
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.41

Paperback. The complete story of the prison break and manhunt that kept America spellbound Num Pages: 256 pages, 28 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BTC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. .
Publisher
University Press of New England
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781611689761
ISBN
9781611689761
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 18.32

Hardback. Num Pages: 325 pages. BIC Classification: BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 163 x 235 x 37. Weight in Grams: 542.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Prometheus Books
Condition
New
SKU
V9781633882539
ISBN
9781633882539
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 23.77

Paperback. Num Pages: 104 pages, 25 b/w photos. BIC Classification: BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 142 x 7. Weight in Grams: 174.
Publisher
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Canada
Number of pages
104
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780888396273
ISBN
9780888396273
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.39

Paperback. The untold story of Scott's Northern Party and their incredible survival of an Antarctic winter Num Pages: 384 pages, 2x8 b/w. BIC Classification: 1MTS; 3JJC; BTP; WTLP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 26. Weight in Grams: 270.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
John Murray
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
Edition
Proof Copy
SKU
V9780719595905
ISBN
9780719595905
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.43

Paperback. A young refugee's story of terror, love and survival Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBS; BTP; JFFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 290 x 2. Weight in Grams: 386.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Condition
New
SKU
V9781408708446
ISBN
9781408708446
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 14.17

Paperback. Lancaster pilot Victor Wood's aircraft arrived too early over Gelsenkirchen when the target was shrouded in darkness and the Main Force miles behind. His bomber was suddenly struck with terrifying force by flak and turned upside-down. Could Vic get his crew back to base safely? This book contains 19 similar stories. Num Pages: 272 pages, b/w photos. BIC Classification: BGH; BTM; HBJD; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 139 x 18. Weight in Grams: 370.
Publisher
Grub Street United Kingdom
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9781904943860
ISBN
9781904943860
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.94

Paperback. When Megan and Ian got married, they wanted to start a family. And into their home one day came Emma, a puppy with whom they fell in love. However, Emma was given to someone in need. To get over their broken hearts, Megan and Ian took in another pup: Freddy ..only for Freddy to move on too. But then, one Christmas, little Traffy came along.. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: BT; WNGD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 16. Weight in Grams: 184.
Publisher
Penguin
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780241951064
ISBN
9780241951064
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.01

Paperback. 256 pages, illustrations. Police spokesperson and former TV journalist McIntosh Polela has been on our screens for many years. But behind his seemingly unfazed demeanour, a troubled past haunts him. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: BT; JFFE. Dimension: 157 x 235 x 20. Weight: 388.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Jacana Media
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781431401604
ISBN
9781431401604
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.59

Paperback. Sergeant Steve Heaney tells the explosive true story of the epic operation that helped to bring to an end the Sierra Leone Civil War and earned him the Military Cross. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1HFDE; 3JMC; BTM; HBJH; HBLX; HBWS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 129 x 24. Weight in Grams: 294.
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781409148456
ISBN
9781409148456
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.09

Paperback. Journalist Maximilian Potter uncovers a fascinating plot to destroy the vines of La Romanee-Conti, Burgundy's finest and most expensive wine. Num Pages: 304 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DDF; BTC; WBXD1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 205 x 134 x 26. Weight in Grams: 260.
Publisher
Little, Brown & Company
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781455516094
ISBN
9781455516094
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 15.54

Paperback. Maureen Flanagan, a then 20 year old hairdresser started visiting the Kray family home each week to give the twins mother, Violet, her weekly shampoo and set. Over the cups of tea and the rollers and hairpins, Violet began to confide in 'Flan' about her life, her incredible pride in her twins - and her troubled relationship with her husband. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3JJP; BGHA; BTC; JKVM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 131 x 197 x 30. Weight in Grams: 272.
Publisher
Cornerstone
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781784750763
ISBN
9781784750763
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.88

Paperback. Paperback of the first comprehensive account of the Sandy Hook tragedy that will set the record straight on the horrific events of December 14, 2014 Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBEC; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 153 x 19. Weight in Grams: 306.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Simon & Schuster United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9781476753751
ISBN
9781476753751
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 17.45

Paperback. In the depths of Antarctic winter, hundreds of miles from land or rescue, a small fishing boat is swallowed by waves as high as houses. Only the actions of Matt Lewis, a 23-year-old British marine biologist and one of the most inexperienced men aboard, will save the lives of the South African crew. Lewis is the last man off the sinking boat.. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1MTS; 3JJPR; BTP; HBTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 197 x 20. Weight in Grams: 208.
Publisher
Penguin
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780241967447
ISBN
9780241967447
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.85

Paperback. The autobiographical account of the author's climb up Mount Everest. Ten expeditions from around the world were preparing for the final climb when a devastating storm hit Everest, leaving eight climbers dead. This is a look at all that happened on the mountain that day. Num Pages: 224 pages, 8pp colour and 8pp b&w halftones, maps, line illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FKAH; BT; WSZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 16. Weight in Grams: 186.
Publisher
Cornerstone United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099255727
ISBN
9780099255727
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 17.65

Paperback. Contains more than twenty real-life accounts of sea kayaking accidents that offers you potentially life-saving lessons. This book contains selected articles drawn from "Sea Kayaker" magazine. It answers the questions: What did the paddlers do wrong? What did they do right? And, how might the accident have been prevented? Num Pages: 192 pages, maps. BIC Classification: BT; VFDF; WSSN5. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 215 x 139 x 13. Weight in Grams: 256.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9780070084995
ISBN
9780070084995
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 20.16

Paperback. First published in 1974 as A Circle of Children this is the first of four books from learning disabilities specialist Mary MacCracken. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: BM; BT; JNSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 128 x 19. Weight in Grams: 252.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Condition
New
SKU
V9780007555123
ISBN
9780007555123
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.72

Paperback. From the brutal killing of Police Sergeant Eves at Purleigh in 1893; the murder of a Chief Constable; the tale of Sally Arsenic; the Rayleigh Bath Chair murder; the infamous Coggeshall gang, and bodysnatching, this book sheds new light on Essex's criminal history. Series: Murder & Crime. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAX; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 320.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752460833
ISBN
9780752460833
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 14.47

Paperback. Offers an exploration of punishments given to criminals in Shrewsbury over the centuries features tales of criminals and their misdeeds from the Romans to the last execution to take place in Shrewsbury in 1960. Num Pages: 96 pages, 60 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMP; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 167 x 9. Weight in Grams: 312.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752445465
ISBN
9780752445465
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.50

paperback. This is the Film Tie-In edition of Martin Sixsmith's moving book. The film stars Dame Judi Dench, and is currently scheduled for Boxing Day release. Num Pages: 464 pages, illustrations (black and white). BIC Classification: BTP; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 30. Weight in Grams: 358.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Pan London
Condition
New
SKU
V9781447245223
ISBN
9781447245223
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.98

Paperback. A collection containing stories of Yorkshire's old East Riding's most famous residents of the past, including William Wilberforce and Amy Johnson, alongside some forgotten aspects of the region's past - including the crime that shocked eighteenth-century Long Riston and health care in the area before the arrival of the NHS. Num Pages: 128 pages, Over 100. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; BT; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 133 x 8. Weight in Grams: 292.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752447537
ISBN
9780752447537
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.54

Paperback. This book by the author of "Rogue Warrior of the SAS", retells the story of a series of murders by the Ulster Volunteer Force in N. Ireland in the 1970s. When convicted, the killers received over 2000 years in jail, the longest sentences ever given in a single trial in British legal history. Num Pages: 368 pages, 1. BIC Classification: 1DBKN; BTC; JPWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 178 x 112 x 26. Weight in Grams: 200.
Publisher
Arrow
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1990
Edition
01st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099738107
ISBN
9780099738107
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.77

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