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True stories
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
€ 14.99€ 13.48
€ 14.99
€ 13.48
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€ 16.74
€ 20.99
€ 16.74
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
€ 14.99
€ 7.68
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€ 18.76
€ 26.99
€ 18.76
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
€ 25.99€ 20.35
€ 25.99
€ 20.35
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
€ 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.
- 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
€ 5.49
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
€ 33.39
€ 33.39
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€ 24.02
€ 27.99
€ 24.02
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€ 28.98
€ 33.99
€ 28.98
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€ 14.95
€ 19.99
€ 14.95
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€ 16.69
€ 23.99
€ 16.69
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
€ 11.60
€ 11.60
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
€ 14.99€ 12.22
€ 14.99
€ 12.22
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€ 42.60
€ 47.99
€ 42.60
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Dundurn Group Ltd Canada
- Edition
- 1St Edition
- Number of pages
- 189
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781550023787
- ISBN
- 9781550023787
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 15.32
€ 15.99
€ 15.32
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€ 12.58
€ 16.99
€ 12.58
Hardback. Num Pages: 256 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBNC; BT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 157 x 24. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Ivan R Dee, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781566635912
- ISBN
- 9781566635912
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 25.61
€ 29.99
€ 25.61
Paperback. After settling in Italy in 2000, the author discovered that the olive grove in front of his home had been the scene of one of the most infamous double-murders in Italian history, committed by a serial killer who had never been found and was known only as the Monster of Florence. This book tells the story of murder, suspicion and ruined lives. Num Pages: 448 pages, 1 x 8 mono. BIC Classification: 1DST; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 129 x 30. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Publisher
- Virgin Books
- Number of pages
- 448
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780753517048
- ISBN
- 9780753517048
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 16.69
€ 23.99
€ 16.69
Paperback. Details the secrets of one of history's greatest criminal conspiracies, and of how world-champion boxer Freddie Mills really died. This title tells the tale that moves from London to New York and Las Vegas, down to Miami, into Havana, then on to the Bahamas and back to an unexpected denouement in London. Num Pages: 304 pages, 1 x 8pp b/w. BIC Classification: BTC; JKVM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 136 x 216 x 23. Weight in Grams: 348.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Mainstream
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845967796
- ISBN
- 9781845967796
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 20.36
€ 21.99
€ 20.36
Paperback. These fourteen tales of true murder from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, compiled by renowned local author Douglas Wynn, will fascinate anyone wanting to know more about Boston's dark history. Series: Murder & Crime. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAL; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 165 x 7. Weight in Grams: 232.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752455440
- ISBN
- 9780752455440
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.41
€ 19.99
€ 18.41
Paperback. The historic city of Lincoln has a history going back to the Romans and a catalogue of crimes to match it. Combining research with photography, this title provides a feast of crime to haunt the imagination of any reader interested in criminal and local history. Series: Murder & Crime. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAL; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 7. Weight in Grams: 230.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752459219
- ISBN
- 9780752459219
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.02
€ 19.99
€ 16.02
Paperback. Illustrated with more than fifty photographs and drawing upon a variety of sources including court records and newspaper reports, this collection of true-crime stories provides an introduction to the darker side of Kingston-upon-Hull's past. Series: Murder & Crime. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; BTC; HBT; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 164 x 7. Weight in Grams: 226.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752446622
- ISBN
- 9780752446622
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.90
€ 19.99
€ 15.90
Paperback. Despite its peaceful, rural reputation, Lincolnshire has seen appalling crimes to rival any deprived inner-city. This book takes the reader through each case, uncovering shocking stories of drunken brawls and poisonings, and plots fuelled by revenge and jealousy. It features genuine historical documents, old photographs and contemporary images. Series: Murder & Crime. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAL; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 165 x 9. Weight in Grams: 220.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752448640
- ISBN
- 9780752448640
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.86
€ 19.99
€ 15.86