True stories
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True stories
Paperback. A unique insight into prison life in Craiginches, showing both the difficulties and dangers that were a part of everyday life and the rewarding side of the job when inmates gave something positive back to society. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKSH; BTC; HBJD1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
- Publisher
- Bonnier Books Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785301216
- ISBN
- 9781785301216
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.62
€ 13.99
€ 10.62
Paperback. Dark and foggy Victorian streets, the murderous madman, we all think we know the realities of Victorian crime. This title recounts the murders, by knife and poison. It takes the readers into less familiar parts of Victorian life, uncovering the wicked, the vengeful, the foolish and the hopeless amongst the criminal world of the nineteenth century. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JH; BTC; HBJD1; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 358.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752452807
- ISBN
- 9780752452807
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.55
€ 21.55
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€ 15.90
€ 19.99
€ 15.90
Paperback. A definitive collection of true crime stories and reportage from the #1 bestselling crime writer Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: BTC; FZC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 131 x 25. Weight in Grams: 240.
- Publisher
- Orion Publishing Co
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781409157427
- ISBN
- 9781409157427
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.02
€ 13.99
€ 11.02
Paperback. A fascinating journey through the Rockies' unruly past-with maps, photos, and more. Series: Crime Buff's Guides. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white halftones, maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KBBW; BTC; HBJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 150 x 15. Weight in Grams: 18.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762771639
- ISBN
- 9780762771639
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 14.39
€ 16.99
€ 14.39
Hardback. The outbreak of war saw criminals exploiting the emergency conditions and those with a previously unblemished reputation tempted into crime. Penny Legg shows how and why crime was committed during the Second World War and what became of those Spivs, Scoundrels, Rogues and Worse who strayed into the underworld. Num Pages: 160 pages, heavily illustrated. BIC Classification: BTC; HBWQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156. .
- Publisher
- Sabrestorm Publishing
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781220092
- ISBN
- 9781781220092
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.23
€ 33.23
Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBCO; 3JJP; 3JM; BTC; JKSW1; JKV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 132. Weight in Grams: 367.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Random House Canada Canada
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780307363145
- ISBN
- 9780307363145
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 16.67
€ 18.99
€ 16.67
Hardback. Why do true crime stories exert such popular fascination? What do they have to say about the fear of crime in the present moment? This book examines the historical origins and development of true crime and its evolution into distinctive contemporary forms. Series: Crime Files. Num Pages: 250 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 2AB; BTC; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 501.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333745472
- ISBN
- 9780333745472
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 149.80
€ 149.80
Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: BTC. Dimension: 136 x 210 x 16. Weight in Grams: 208.
- Publisher
- Quagmire Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781926695259
- ISBN
- 9781926695259
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.90
€ 19.99
€ 14.90
Paperback. Bryan McLaughlin faced the challenge of tackling crime on Glasgow's mean streets and throughout Scotland for more than 30 years, finding himself involved with nearly 300 killings. In this book, Bryan McLaughlin lifts the lid on his dealings with notorious godfather Arthur Thompson. Num Pages: 288 pages, 8 pp. colour plate section. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; BM; BTC; JKSW1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 165 x 20. Weight in Grams: 378. Fighting Crime on Scotland's Streets. 288 pages, 8 pp. colour plate section. Bryan McLaughlin faced the challenge of tackling crime on Glasgow's mean streets and throughout Scotland for more than 30 years, finding himself involved with nearly 300 killings. In this book, Bryan McLaughlin lifts the lid on his dealings with notorious godfather Arthur Thompson. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKS; BM; BTC; JKSW1. Dimension: 233 x 165 x 20. Weight: 376.
- Publisher
- B & W Pub
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845024963
- ISBN
- 9781845024963
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.00€ 12.12
€ 14.00
€ 12.12
Paperback. Presents an informative round-up of some of the strangest, most bloodthirsty, despicable and comical crimes that took place in and around Liverpool from the Victorian era up to the mid-twentieth century. This text is supported by seventy-five illustrations and of interest to those who have an interest in the darker side of the city's history. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 172 x 8. Weight in Grams: 330.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750947497
- ISBN
- 9780750947497
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.37
€ 17.99
€ 16.37
Paperback. A collection of some of the strangest, most despicable and comical crimes that took place on the Wirral peninsula throughout the Victorian era and the early twentieth century. It sheds light on local causes celebres. It is suitable for those who have an interest in the darker side of Wirral's history. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKENC; 1DBKENL; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 173 x 8. Weight in Grams: 328.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750944069
- ISBN
- 9780750944069
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.02
€ 19.99
€ 16.02
Paperback. Num Pages: 176 pages, 33 photos, b/w maps & 32 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBCB; BTP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 139 x 10. Weight in Grams: 215.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Hancock House Pub Ltd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780888394514
- ISBN
- 9780888394514
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 19.68
€ 27.99
€ 19.68
Paperback. Gives the inside scoop on how to be the most hated passenger on the plane, whether passionate affairs with pilots are really as frequent as you'd think, and what it's like flying in a post-9/11 world. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: BT; KNGV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 202 x 135 x 17. Weight in Grams: 222.
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- Original
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780061986468
- ISBN
- 9780061986468
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 17.74
€ 18.99
€ 17.74
Paperback. Num Pages: 182 pages. BIC Classification: BTP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 178 x 111 x 11. Weight in Grams: 156. My NHS Summer. 182 pages. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. BIC Classification: BTP. Dimension: 178 x 111 x 11. Weight: 156.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- The University of Buckingham Press
- Number of pages
- 182
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781908684196
- ISBN
- 9781908684196
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 15.19
€ 18.99
€ 15.19
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. Joe knew his mother was cruel and violent, but he trusted his beloved father to protect him from her. When a freak accident saw his father burn to death in front of him, Joe was left at the mercy of his mother. Without the love of his friend and brother, he wouldn't have survived. With them, he went on to spend his life fighting child abuse. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: BGA; BTP; VFJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 128 x 23. Weight in Grams: 226.
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780007274062
- ISBN
- 9780007274062
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 14.70
€ 14.99
€ 14.70
Paperback. Num Pages: 140 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBCL; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 139 x 9. Weight in Grams: 202.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Heritage House Publishing Co Ltd Canada
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 140
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781894974844
- ISBN
- 9781894974844
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.76
€ 14.99
€ 11.76
Paperback. The six-six-Sixties were the Devil's decade. Following the rise of Satanism through from the Sixties onwards, this work examines the key cases and delves into the lives of the perpetrators, searching for the events that could have driven them to commit such horrific acts. Num Pages: 478 pages. BIC Classification: BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 176 x 112 x 31. Weight in Grams: 248. Used paperback in good condition. Some light shelf wear.
- Condition
- Used, Good
- Publisher
- Allison & Busby
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- UK ed.
- SKU
- KRF0015797
- ISBN
- 9780749081720
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: BT; VFVC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 135 x 20. Weight in Grams: 302. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- Old Street
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- SKU
- KRA0009107
- ISBN
- 9781905847211
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99