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Paperback. With the closure of the coalmines around East Lancashire went a comradeship that few other industries could ever boast. The dry and dusty coal seams with death and danger ever present are but a memory for those whose recollections contribute to this collection. In this book, former coal miners recall their time spent labouring in the local mines. Num Pages: 192 pages, over 80 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; HBTK; KNAT; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 171 x 12. Weight in Grams: 478.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752446240
ISBN
9780752446240
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 22.71

Paperback. The voyages of Captain Cook are endlessly fascinating to a wide audience, and no aspect of them has been more controversial than Cook's death. This book contains introductory essays that discuss Samwell's contribution to our understanding of the dramatic period in Pacific and maritime history, and examines the personality and career of Samwell. Num Pages: 180 pages, 6 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: DNF; HBTM; RGR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 213 x 139 x 16. Weight in Grams: 342.
Publisher
University of Wales Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
180
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
No Statement of Printing
Condition
New
SKU
V9780708320730
ISBN
9780708320730
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 5.36

Paperback. Num Pages: 296 pages, 22 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBE; HBJK; HBTB. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 313.
Publisher
University of Minnesota Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780816660988
ISBN
9780816660988
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 25.20

Paperback. A leading observer of Chinese literature, society, and politics lifts the veil on the culture wars that have raged between officials and dissidents in the period before and after the June 4, 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre. Num Pages: 512 pages, 22 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JJPN; 3JJPR; HBTB; JFC; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 722.
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231106153
ISBN
9780231106153
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 33.61

Paperback. Featuring road signs, direction, warning, boundary, and advisory, this book covers various aspects of traffic signage and signs. Series: Shire Album S. Num Pages: 32 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HBT; WGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 145 x 203 x 3. Weight in Grams: 96.
Publisher
Shire Publications Ltd
Number of pages
32
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
9780747805311
ISBN
9780747805311
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 7.59

Paperback. .
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781138639997
ISBN
9781138639997
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 77.69

Sheet map, folded. Series: Old Ordnance Survey Maps of Yorkshire. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; 3JJC; HBTP1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 101 x 206 x 2. Weight in Grams: 26.
Publisher
Alan Godfrey Maps
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847845665
ISBN
9781847845665
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 7.04

Hardback. Profusely illustrated history of German ocean liners and cruise ships. Num Pages: 336 pages, 30 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JH; 3JJ; HBTM; WGG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 253 x 180 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1158.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
336
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445604749
ISBN
9781445604749
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.16

Paperback. Num Pages: 478 pages, 25 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; 3JJPG; HBTB; JFFK; JFSJ1; JFSK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 166 x 27. Weight in Grams: 708.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781138785854
ISBN
9781138785854
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 51.23

Hardcover. Includes "Burke's Reflections" and "Pocock's Reflections on Burke and the Eighteenth Century". Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 3JF; HBJD; HBLH; HBTV; JPWQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 214 x 135 x 19. Weight in Grams: 316.
Publisher
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
Number of pages
293
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1987
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780872200210
ISBN
9780872200210
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 51.99
€ 37.01

Paperback. Series: Scottish Clan Mini-book. Num Pages: 32 pages, 8 illustrations (2 colour). BIC Classification: HBTG; WQY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 40.
Publisher
Lang Syne Publishers Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Condition
New
SKU
V9781852170806
ISBN
9781852170806
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 6.77

Paperback. Providing a vital perspective on Scotland's sexual history and its political and social context, this study fills a gap in our understanding of modern Scottish, and British society. It explores the period from 1950 to 1980, covering the immediate post-war and Scotland's sexual 'coming-of-age'. Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; 3JJP; HBJD1; HBLW3; HBTB; JHBK5. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 157 x 225 x 19. Weight in Grams: 518.
Publisher
EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY PRESS
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748694068
ISBN
9780748694068
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 35.31

Hardback. Series: Princeton Studies in Muslim Politics. Num Pages: 304 pages, 15 halftones. 1 map. BIC Classification: HBTB; HBTG; JFSR2; JHM; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 246 x 162 x 26. Weight in Grams: 586.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691164441
ISBN
9780691164441
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 59.15
€ 46.67

Paperback. An inspired evaluation of women leaders in war by a bestselling historian Series: Women in History. Num Pages: 400 pages, 32. BIC Classification: BGH; HBT; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 157 x 38. Weight in Grams: 356.
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co United Kingdom
Number of pages
400
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9781842126363
ISBN
9781842126363
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.00

Hardcover. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HBJF; HBTW; HBWS1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 522. 8vo.Good clean copy with clean dustwrapper.Korea. Asian Studies
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Potomac Books Inc
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
SKU
KEX0275733
ISBN
9781574888874
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 15.00

Paperback. Tells the story of how American arose out of the English language, and along the way, de-mythologizes his native land - explaining how a dusty desert hamlet with neither woods nor holly became Hollywood, how the Wild West wasn't won, why Americans say 'lootenant' and 'Toosday', and more. Series: Bryson. Num Pages: 592 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2ABM; CBX; HBJK; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 208 x 37. Weight in Grams: 422.
Publisher
Transworld Publishers Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781784161866
ISBN
9781784161866
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.00
€ 11.84

Paperback. A history of the twentieth century through those British and American people who experienced the fears of their time - by Wolfson History Prize-winner Joanna Bourke Num Pages: 512 pages, Section: 8, b/w. BIC Classification: HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 128 x 30. Weight in Grams: 360.
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group United Kingdom
Number of pages
512
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
First Printing
Condition
New
SKU
V9781844081561
ISBN
9781844081561
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.39

Hardback. The first comprehensive survey of the Irish literary elite in the early middle ages. Series: Studies in Celtic History. Num Pages: 248 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3F; 3H; HBJD1; HBLC1; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 163 x 26. Weight in Grams: 532.
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Number of pages
248
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843838555
ISBN
9781843838555
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 98.09

Paperback. An authoritative and enlightening guide to the origins of over 16,000 English surnames and their development over the centuries. Different forms of names are cross-referenced for ease of use. Includes a fasinating historical and linguistic introduction to the subject, and an appendix on tracing the origins of family names. Editor(s): Reaney, P. H.; Wilson, R. M. Series: Oxford Quick Reference. Num Pages: 592 pages, 3 maps. BIC Classification: GBC; HBTG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 129 x 29. Weight in Grams: 398.
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
592
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
New ed of 3. Revised ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780192806635
ISBN
9780192806635
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.25

Paperback. Explores the professional, personal, intellectual and practical origins of a practioner of Britain's naval command, to understand how the greatest warrior transformed the art of conflict, and enabled his country to survive the challenge of total war and international isolation. Num Pages: 480 pages, 16 colour plate section. BIC Classification: BGH; HBJD1; HBLL; HBTM; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 36. Weight in Grams: 522.
Publisher
Faber and Faber United Kingdom
Number of pages
356
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571212279
ISBN
9780571212279
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.04

Paperback. Describes the earliest years of human colonization of the American continent and environs with the Siberian migrations across the Bering Strait. This book conveys the story of competing interests - Spanish, French, English, Native, Russian - that over the centuries shaped both the continent and its 'suburbs' in the Caribbean and the Pacific. Num Pages: 544 pages, illustrations, facsimiles, maps, portraits. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3F; 3H; 3J; HBJK; HBTQ; HBTR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 155 x 29. Weight in Grams: 522.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
544
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780142002100
ISBN
9780142002100
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 16.63

Paperback. .
Publisher
Stobart Davies Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780854420827
ISBN
9780854420827
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 28.79

Paperback. With an introduction to the world of bells and bell-ringing, this book explains how bells are made and how a ringing installation works. It explains the nature of change ringing, which has mathematical as well as musical aspects. It provides insights into the ringing community, and more. Series: Shire Library. Num Pages: 64 pages. BIC Classification: AMN; AVRJ; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 149. Weight in Grams: 367.
Publisher
Shire Publications Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
64
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780747814337
ISBN
9780747814337
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.13

Paperback. The significance of feasts, feasting and drinking throughout the history of the world is not to be underestimated. The Never-Ending Feast explores and analyses the variety of traditions surrounding and significances ascribed to commensality, throwing light on how and why human history is essentially the story of the never-ending feast. Num Pages: 256 pages, 21 bw illus. BIC Classification: HBTB; HD; JFCV; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 157 x 235 x 11. Weight in Grams: 406.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847889256
ISBN
9781847889256
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 30.95

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