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True stories
Paperback. A collection of true-life crimes from across the county of Yorkshire. Featuring tales of highwaymen, cut throats, poachers, poisoners, thieves and murderers, it lets you discover the darker side of the county. Num Pages: 144 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 201 x 188 x 12. Weight in Grams: 164.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752460024
- ISBN
- 9780752460024
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.33
€ 17.99
€ 14.33
Paperback. Features the grim and bloody events which reveal the dark heart of Victorian Yorkshire. This title is intended for those with an interest in Sheffield's dark past. Series: Murder & Crime. Num Pages: 96 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 235 x 6. Weight in Grams: 230.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752455686
- ISBN
- 9780752455686
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.64
€ 19.99
€ 18.64
Paperback. This volume collects together the most shocking criminal cases from Sheffield's Victorian newspapers. Num Pages: 96 pages, 70 b&w. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 167 x 7. Weight in Grams: 238.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752458205
- ISBN
- 9780752458205
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.49
€ 13.99
€ 13.49
Paperback. Features a collection of the foulest deeds from Rotherham's history. This title includes stories ranging from child murders to brutal stabbings. It shows how difficult life in Victorian England was for those who had nowhere else to turn. Series: Murder & Crime. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations, maps, ports. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 166 x 6. Weight in Grams: 306.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752454245
- ISBN
- 9780752454245
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.60
€ 19.99
€ 18.60
Paperback.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752466378
- ISBN
- 9780752466378
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.06
€ 19.99
€ 16.06
Paperback. It was a top-secret US military mission. Now, the SEAL team leader finally tells the stunning true story. Now a major Hollywood film starring Mark Wahlberg and Eric Bana. Num Pages: 400 pages, 8pp B&W illustration section. BIC Classification: 1FCA; 3JMC; BTM; HBWS4; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 125 x 32. Weight in Grams: 322.
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 400
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780751555943
- ISBN
- 9780751555943
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.33
€ 17.99
€ 14.33
Hardback. Marco Polo voyages began in 1271 with a visit to China, after which he served the Kublai Khan on numerous diplomatic missions. This translation gives an account of his travels and offers a glimpse of what he encountered abroad: unfamiliar religions, customs and societies; the spices and silks of the East; and wild beasts of faraway. Translator(s): Cliff, Nigel. Series: Penguin Clothbound Classics. Num Pages: 480 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1F; BTH; WTLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 206 x 132 x 32. Weight in Grams: 592.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780141198774
- ISBN
- 9780141198774
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 22.99€ 16.33
€ 22.99
€ 16.33
Paperback. The author was the most famous traveller of his time. His voyages began in 1271 with a visit to China, after which he served the Kublai Khan on numerous diplomatic missions. This book offers a fascinating glimpse of what he encountered abroad: unfamiliar religions, customs and societies. Translator(s): Cliff, Nigel. Num Pages: 480 pages. BIC Classification: 1F; 3H; BTH; WTLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Number of pages
- 480
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780241253052
- ISBN
- 9780241253052
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.90
€ 15.99
€ 11.90
Hardback. Num Pages: 240 pages, 16, 14 black & white halftones, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; 3JJPK; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 158 x 19. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801452789
- ISBN
- 9780801452789
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 140.77
€ 140.77
Paperback. Num Pages: 240 pages, 16, 14 black & white halftones, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; 3JJPK; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 382.
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801456640
- ISBN
- 9780801456640
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 32.13
€ 34.99
€ 32.13
Hardback. Num Pages: 240 pages, 77 black and white photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BTC; JKV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 241 x 23. Weight in Grams: 672.
- Publisher
- Fonthill Media LLc
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781625451088
- ISBN
- 9781625451088
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 18.84
€ 25.99
€ 18.84
Paperback. Technological advances have benefited our world in immeasurable ways, but there is an ominous flip side. Criminals are often the earliest, and most innovative, adopters of technology and modern times have led to modern crimes. This is a call to action for better security measures worldwide, but most importantly. Num Pages: 688 pages. BIC Classification: BTC; JFFR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 200 x 129 x 53. Weight in Grams: 474.
- Publisher
- Corgi
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780552170802
- ISBN
- 9780552170802
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.49
€ 17.99
€ 13.49
Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1FMN; 1FMNB; BTC; JFMX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 130 x 16. Weight in Grams: 216.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Monsoon Books Singapore
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789814358712
- ISBN
- 9789814358712
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.99€ 10.15
€ 10.99
€ 10.15
Paperback. Mexico, April 2009. The bodies of a pair of undercover military intelligence agents, disguised as campesinos (farmers), are dumped by the side of the road. Beside the corpses is a message on a scrap of paper: 'You'll never get El Chapo.' Such is the fate of many who have dared to try to catch El Chapo, or oppose him. Num Pages: 304 pages, col. Illustrations. BIC Classification: BTC; DNJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 19. Weight in Grams: 230.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141048390
- ISBN
- 9780141048390
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 12.61
€ 15.99
€ 12.61
Paperback. Dundee in the nineteenth century was a very dangerous place. This title reveals the real nineteenth century Dundee and the ordinary and extraordinary crimes that took place there. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKSH; 3JH; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 380.
- Publisher
- Black & White Publishing
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845024208
- ISBN
- 9781845024208
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 12.22
€ 16.99
€ 12.22
Paperback. Hugging the coast and crammed between two rivers, Aberdeen grew up isolated from Scotland's other urban centres. The North East seemed to breed a number of women who lived their lives by deceiving others. One such was Mrs Gordon Baillie from Peterhead. This book tells her story along with other crimes of 19th century Aberdeen and the North East. Num Pages: 256 pages, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1DBKSH; 3JH; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 159 x 232 x 21. Weight in Grams: 398.
- Publisher
- Black and White Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845027445
- ISBN
- 9781845027445
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.71
€ 13.99
€ 10.71
Paperback. There cannot be many cities where crime could mean anything from stealing a ship to singing a seditious song, but nineteenth century Glasgow was a unique place with an amazing dynamism. This book chronicles the century long struggle of the forces of law and order to bring peace to a troubled city. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: BTC; JKV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 163 x 20. Weight in Grams: 384.
- Publisher
- B & W Pub
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845025366
- ISBN
- 9781845025366
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.71
€ 13.99
€ 10.71
Paperback. Late in 2004, Maggie Nelson was looking forward to the publication of her book Jane: A Murder, a narrative in verse about the life and death of her aunt, who had been murdered thirty-five years before. The case remained unsolved, but Jane was assumed to have been the victim of an infamous serial killer in Michigan in 1969. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
- Publisher
- Vintage Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 01st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784705794
- ISBN
- 9781784705794
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.90
€ 15.99
€ 11.90
Paperback. The true story of a little girl who suffered years of abuse at the hands of her family, eventually saved by foster mother Maggie Hartley. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: BTP; JFFE1; VFVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 131 x 198 x 23. Weight in Grams: 256.
- Publisher
- Orion Publishing Co
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781409165385
- ISBN
- 9781409165385
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.76
€ 13.99
€ 11.76
Paperback. The true story of two neglected little children saved from abuse and transformed by the love and care of foster mother Maggie Hartley. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: BTP; JFFE1; VFVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 132 x 293 x 25. Weight in Grams: 274.
- Publisher
- Orion Publishing Co
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781409165354
- ISBN
- 9781409165354
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.76
€ 13.99
€ 11.76
Paperback. Can Jess learn to be a good mummy when she is only a child herself? A true story from bestselling foster carer Maggie Hartley. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: BT; JFFE1; VFV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
- Publisher
- Orion Publishing Co
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781409170532
- ISBN
- 9781409170532
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.76
€ 13.99
€ 11.76
Paperback. Violently gang-raped when she was thirteen years old, and raped three more times before the age of eighteen, Madeleine has experienced more trauma in her life than most ever will. BIC Classification: BT; BTP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- John Blake Publishing Ltd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9781786062765
- ISBN
- 9781786062765
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 6.23
€ 6.23
Hardcover. Unearths the audacious charade which enabled the earl to elude the long arm of the law until he was discovered by freak chance. Num Pages: 288 pages, 8 colour 8pl. BIC Classification: BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 164 x 29. Weight in Grams: 576. Fine clean copy with light shelf wear
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Blake Publishing
- Condition
- Used, Good
- SKU
- KCW0003451
- ISBN
- 9781844540105
Hardback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
paperback. Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; BTC; HBJK; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 221 x 140 x 25. Weight in Grams: 26.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762788460
- ISBN
- 9780762788460
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 15.98
€ 18.99
€ 15.98