True stories
Results 821 - 840 of 1387
True stories
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
€ 14.99€ 11.76
€ 14.99
€ 11.76
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€ 10.01
€ 10.99
€ 10.01
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
€ 16.99€ 13.03
€ 16.99
€ 13.03
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
€ 24.99€ 18.69
€ 24.99
€ 18.69
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
€ 42.67
€ 42.67
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
€ 143.96
€ 143.96
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
€ 14.99€ 11.50
€ 14.99
€ 11.50
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
€ 8.02
€ 8.02
Paperback. On August 23, 1907, Sister Janina waved good-bye to her priest, who was headed out for an afternoon of fishing, and retired to her convent cell to take a nap. She was never seen again. Her fellow nuns listed her as 'lost' in their book of records, and so she remained until an ambitious priest launched a campaign to build a new church at Isadore. Num Pages: 264 pages, black & white plates. BIC Classification: 1KBBNG; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 376.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- University of Michigan Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780472050796
- ISBN
- 9780472050796
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 22.46
€ 23.99
€ 22.46
Paperback. A twisted account of unsolved murder, vindictive prosecution, and a psychotic key witness whose testimony led to the wrongful imprisonment of five innocent men Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN REGIONAL
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780472051694
- ISBN
- 9780472051694
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.09
€ 37.09
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€ 15.88
€ 19.99
€ 15.88
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€ 13.37
€ 13.99
€ 13.37
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
€ 16.99€ 14.08
€ 16.99
€ 14.08
Paperback. In the 18th century shotgun weddings were not unusual, but in most cases it wasn't the bride that was holding the gun. So began the stormy marriage between Lord and Lady Grange, a marriage which was to end with Lady Grange's death on the Isle of Skye after 13 years in exile. Num Pages: 192 pages, black and white. BIC Classification: 1DBKSHQ; 3JF; BTC; HBJD1; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 132 x 195 x 16. Weight in Grams: 192.
- Publisher
- Luath Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781906817657
- ISBN
- 9781906817657
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.25
€ 11.99
€ 10.25
Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: BTC. Dimension: 212 x 133 x 17. Weight in Grams: 284.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Quagmire Press Ltd
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781926695228
- ISBN
- 9781926695228
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.55
€ 19.99
€ 14.55
Paperback. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: 1FKP; BM; BTP; HRAM6; WSJR4. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 196 x 23. Weight in Grams: 258.
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Main Market Ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781509800810
- ISBN
- 9781509800810
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.90
€ 13.99
€ 10.90
Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages, 73 b/w & color images. BIC Classification: BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 151 x 11. Weight in Grams: 328.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764338373
- ISBN
- 9780764338373
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 18.10
€ 24.99
€ 18.10
Hardcover. Combines the drama, intrigue, and emotion of excellent storytelling with cutting-edge forensic investigation techniques and legal theory Num Pages: 405 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBNK; 3JH; BTC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 159 x 229 x 33. Weight in Grams: 696.
- Publisher
- NYU Press
- Number of pages
- 405
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1St Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780814784563
- ISBN
- 9780814784563
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 48.42
€ 48.42
Paperback. Powerful real-life stories from survivors and perpetrators of crime and violence worldwide are told here, revealing the very real impact of forgiveness on their lives. They raise the possibility of alternatives to resentment, retaliation and revenge and prompt the question 'how can we define forgiveness?' Num Pages: 224 pages, 40 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: BT; VSP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 197 x 130. .
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785920004
- ISBN
- 9781785920004
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.97
€ 26.97
Paperback. In 1954, in a remote South American village, a four-year-old girl was abducted and then abandoned deep in the Colombian rainforest. At around ten years old, a completely feral Marina Chapman was returned to civilisation by hunters, who sold her to a brothel. This title tells her story. Num Pages: 272 pages, 1 x 8pp b/w. BIC Classification: 1KLSC; BGA; BTP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 136 x 17. Weight in Grams: 198.
- Publisher
- Transworld Publishers Ltd Edinburgh
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780576541
- ISBN
- 9781780576541
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 12.64
€ 15.99
€ 12.64