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Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)

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Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)

Paperback. Dougal Haston's Calculated Risk is a fictional portrayal of the world of mountaineering in its 1970s mountaineering heyday: a tale of love, major ascents and tragedy. The realities and tensions of big-time climbing, firmly focussed on the Alps and the Himalaya, are revealed with greater clarity through the medium of fiction. Num Pages: 192 pages, one large topographical map. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; 1DFHA; FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 364. Adventure and Romance in Scotland and the Alps. 192 pages, one large topographical map. Presents a fictional portrayal of the world of mountaineers doing the demanding routes at a time when climbing was still emerging from its primitive inter-war and post war austerities, and climbs were still a stark struggle with the elements. This work reveals the realities and tensions of big-time climbing, focusing on the Alps and the Himalaya. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKS; 1DFHA; FA. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight: 364.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Cordee
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9781898573661
ISBN
9781898573661
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.38

Paperback. Perowne makes his way to his weekly squash game through London streets filled with hundreds of thousands of anti-war protestors. A minor car accident brings him into a confrontation with Baxter, a fidgety, aggressive, young man, on the edge of violence. To Perowne's professional eye, there appears to be something profoundly wrong with him. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 19. Weight in Grams: 248.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Vintage Publishing London
Edition
01st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099469681
ISBN
9780099469681
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.08

Paperback. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 192 x 141 x 35. Weight in Grams: 532.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Persephone Books Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
New ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780953478026
ISBN
9780953478026
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 19.30

Paperback. A haunting Victorian ghost story of love, loss and the mystery of death from the bestselling author of THE THIRTEENTH TALE. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 136 x 26. Weight in Grams: 282.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co
Condition
New
SKU
9781409128069
ISBN
9781409128069
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 11.08

Paperback. Relates the bizarre history of the all-female De La Garza family. Tita, the youngest daughter of the house, has been forbidden to marry, condemned by Mexican tradition to look after her mother until she dies. But Tita falls in love with Pedro, and he is seduced by the magical food she cooks. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 133 x 17. Weight in Grams: 210. Relates the bizarre history of the all-female De La Garza family. Tita, the youngest daughter of the house, has been forbidden to marry, condemned by Mexican tradition to look after her mother until she dies. But Tita falls in love with Pedro, and he is seduced by the magical food she cooks. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 133 x 17. Weight in Grams: 210.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Black Swan
Condition
New
SKU
9780552995870
ISBN
9780552995870
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.99
€ 10.45

Paperback. Named as one of the GRANTA BEST OF YOUNG BRITISH NOVELISTS 2013. Longlisted for the Orange Prize and winner of the Betty Trask Award. For fans of Half of a Yellow Sun, a stunning novel set in 1930s Somalia spanning a decade of war and upheaval, all seen through the eyes of a small boy alone in the world. Num Pages: 288 pages, map. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 20. Weight in Grams: 398.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Condition
New
SKU
KSG0013292
ISBN
9780007315772
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 4.99

Paperback. * First, highly acclaimed and bestselling novel by writer/comedian David Baddiel - 'a novel about sleep, sex and skewed clocks'. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 202 x 129 x 19. Weight in Grams: 222.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group United Kingdom
Edition
Revised ed.
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780349113555
ISBN
9780349113555
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.00
€ 11.81

Paperback. For Maxine Williams, being married to Blake was an amazing adventure. Brilliant, charismatic, and wholly unpredictable, as an entrepreneur he had made millions and grabbed headlines. Then, everything changes, Maxine finds a new love just as a tragedy transforms Blake from carefree playboy to compassionate, responsible grown-up. Num Pages: 512 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 32. Weight in Grams: 354. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Corgi
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KAK0002918
ISBN
9780552154758
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. For Maxine Williams, being married to Blake was an amazing adventure. Brilliant, charismatic, and wholly unpredictable, as an entrepreneur he had made millions and grabbed headlines. Then, everything changes, Maxine finds a new love just as a tragedy transforms Blake from carefree playboy to compassionate, responsible grown-up. Num Pages: 512 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 32. Weight in Grams: 354. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Corgi
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KAK0006290
ISBN
9780552154758
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Richard & Judy bestseller Jodi Picoult's stunning novel will have every reader glued to their seat - What would a mother do to protect her child? Num Pages: 416 pages, n/a. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 128 x 201 x 27. Weight in Grams: 336. Good clean copy. Showing light shelf and reading wear, remains a nice copy
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KSG0010397
ISBN
9781444754582
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 10.99
€ 5.70

Paperback. Life in general is getting in the way of Pam, Maggie, Ellie and Toni losing weight. And the men aren't helping either. There's an ex-husband who suddenly wants his children; a rich, powerful playboy who has everything. No doubt about it, drastic action is needed. Num Pages: 496 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 128 x 19. Weight in Grams: 322. Good clean copy with minor shelf wear.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Bantam
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KTG0002458
ISBN
9780553816846
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 10.32

Paperback. Tanya was in Beverly Hills to do a major screenplay after years of writing stories and articles on the side, always putting her family first. Now, flying back to Marin County between shoots, struggling to reconnect with a family that seems to need her less and less, Tanya watches helplessly as her old life is pulled out from under her. Num Pages: 528 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 176 x 108 x 35. Weight in Grams: 272. Good clear copy with some minor shelf wear
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Corgi
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KYB0000318
ISBN
9780552151818
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Translator(s): Thompson, Laurie. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 406.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
University of Minnesota Press United States
Edition
Tra
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780816677986
ISBN
9780816677986
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 19.68

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Sitric Books
Number of pages
224
Condition
Used, Like New
SKU
KIN0006572
ISBN
9781903305164
Paperback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 4.99

Paperback. A delicious book -- funny, foodie and romantic. The definitive Roman romantic comedy' Richard Curtis Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 127 x 22. Weight in Grams: 222. Used paperback, in good condition. Some shelf wear.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Condition
Used, Good
SKU
KIN0009088
ISBN
9780751535693
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 200 x 22. Weight in Grams: 240. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Hachette Books Ireland
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KIN0032492
ISBN
9781444743388
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Celebration for Christmas is Gaby Summerhill's wedding. They haven't celebrated Christmas since their father's death, but when Gaby announces that she's getting married and that the groom will remain a secret until the wedding day. But the wedding isn't the only surprise - there is one more unexpected gift, and it could change all their lives. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 21. Weight in Grams: 232. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Arrow
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KIN0032502
ISBN
9780099564591
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Three generations of one family driven apart by infidelity, in this riveting new novel from the author of The Bad Mother's Handbook Num Pages: 464 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 133 x 32. Weight in Grams: 320. Clean copy with minor shelf wear
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Simon & Schuster UK
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KOC0026766
ISBN
9781847398970
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. No-one thought she had the courage.. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 29. Weight in Grams: 304. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KRA0011030
ISBN
9780007419951
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Sun, sea and sparkling storytelling.. welcome to paradise Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 21. Weight in Grams: 220. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear. Previous owner's inscription on FFEP.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Headline Review
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KTG0007661
ISBN
9780755323456
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

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