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Paperback. British cycling is the best in the world: Chris Froome won the Tour de France in 2013 and 2015; Mark Cavendish won the World Road Race Championship; and Sir Bradley Wiggins set a new one-hour track cycling world record. This book examines what these exceptional athletes had to do to get to the top of their respective events. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; WSQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 198 x 22. Weight in Grams: 278.
Publisher
Andre Deutsch Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
KSG0014587
ISBN
9780233004235
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 4.99

Hardback. Charles II's first and most important parliament sat for eighteen years without a general election, earning itself the sobriquet "Long". This book is the study of this Restoration Parliament. It recovers a crucial period of parliamentary history, that helps to explain the Glorious Revolution, and opens a discussion about historiographical method. Num Pages: 304 pages, 1 black-&-white illustration. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; HBJD1; HBLH; JP. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 36. Weight in Grams: 680.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Yale University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300137088
ISBN
9780300137088
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 43.99
€ 31.14

paperback. Gearoid Cheaist O Cathain was the last child brought up on the Blasket Islands off Ireland's southwest coast. His childhood was unique, as he was the only child on the island, the nearest in age being his uncle who was thirty years older. A 1951 newspaper article described him as 'The Loneliest Boy in the World - he has only seagulls as playmates.' Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JJ; BGHA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 135 x 18. Weight in Grams: 276.
Publisher
Collins Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848892071
ISBN
9781848892071
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 13.21

Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which the LMS line between Manchester and Leeds has changed and developed over the last century. Series: The London, Midland and Scottish Railway Series. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200. BIC Classification: 1DBK; WGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 171 x 246 x 13. Weight in Grams: 426.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445643885
ISBN
9781445643885
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.70

Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which the Chester & Holyhead line has changed and developed over the last century. Series: The London, Midland and Scottish Railway Series. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200. BIC Classification: 1DBK; WGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 169 x 245 x 13. Weight in Grams: 416.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Amberley
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445643892
ISBN
9781445643892
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 24.49

Paperback. The London, Brighton & South Coast Railway evokes many different images, for it was essentially a railway of contrasts - for some it represented holidays to the South Coast resorts of Brighton, Eastbourne, Hastings and Worthing that were all in their heyday. This book looks at the development of the LB&CSR's locomotives over the years. Num Pages: 128 pages, chiefly Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 1DBKESX; WGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 235 x 13. Weight in Grams: 308.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752443195
ISBN
9780752443195
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.35

Hardcover. The official story of the New Routemaster, the true successor to the iconic Routemaster, from its very public genesis in 2008 to its first scheduled journey in 2012. Features more than 200 illustrations, from initial design sketches and mock-ups to behind-the-scenes manufacturing and testing photographs. Num Pages: 160 pages, 200 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WGCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 258 x 203 x 19. Weight in Grams: 854.
Publisher
Merrell Publishers Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781858946245
ISBN
9781858946245
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 28.39

Paperback. Num Pages: 416 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3JH; BTC; HBJD1; HBLL; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 136 x 21. Weight in Grams: 440.
Publisher
Dover Publications Inc. United States
Number of pages
416
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
0th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780486440064
ISBN
9780486440064
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 15.43

Hardback. Tells the story of the development of electric traction on the London Underground railways. This volume combines technical knowledge, historical context and practical experiences. It covers the history of underground lines since the opening of the first deep-level underground rail system in the world in 1890: the City & South London Railway. Num Pages: 192 pages, 200 colour photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 270 x 18. Weight in Grams: 936.
Publisher
The Crowood Press Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781785000133
ISBN
9781785000133
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 28.30

Paperback. The London Underground is a pioneer and an institution. The first underground railway in the world, and incorporating the first ever deep tunnel 'tube' lines too, it is at the heart of London life. This book focuses on the interesting and quirky aspects of the subject. Series: Shire Library. Num Pages: 72 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 151 x 211 x 5. Weight in Grams: 166. New.
Publisher
Shire Publications Ltd
Number of pages
72
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
9780747812289
ISBN
9780747812289
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 8.89

Hardcover. An account of the development of the private garden in London. Recognizing the contribution of domestic gardens to the texture of 18th-and early 19th-century London, the author explores in detail the small gardens, their owners and their significance to the development of the metropolis. Series: The Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art. Num Pages: 298 pages, 60 colour pl 200 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3JF; 3JH; AMV; HBJD1; HBLL; WMB; WMD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 284 x 232 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1706.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Yale University Press United States
Edition
1St Edition
Number of pages
298
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300085389
ISBN
9780300085389
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 37.37

Paperback. Illustrated throughout with many black and white photographs, this book follows the development of the iconic London taxi, painting an image of the changing lifestyles of Londoners through the context of the growing cab trade and the many different styles of taxi that have served the people of London. Series: Shire Library. Num Pages: 48 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WGCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 212 x 148 x 4. Weight in Grams: 150.
Publisher
Shire Publications Ltd
Number of pages
48
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
9780747806929
ISBN
9780747806929
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 8.89

Hardcover. This is a day-by-day calendar of plays produced at the major London theatres from January 1, 1950 to December 31, 1959. Covering dozens of west-end theatres and including production details of thousands of plays, operas, and ballets, this revised edition provides expanded or new information about authors, actors, plots, reviews, and more. Series: The London Stage. Num Pages: 1004 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3JJPG; AN; GBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 288 x 56. Weight in Grams: 2582.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Edition
Second Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810893078
ISBN
9780810893078
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 346.92

Hardback. This is a day-by-day calendar of plays produced at the major London theatres from January 1, 1940 to December 31, 1949. Covering dozens of west-end theatres and including production details of thousands of plays, operas, and ballets, this revised edition provides expanded or new information about authors, actors, plots, reviews, and more. Series: The London Stage. Num Pages: 722 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3JJH; 3JJPG; AN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 280 x 49. Weight in Grams: 2252.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Edition
2 Rev ed
Number of pages
722
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810893054
ISBN
9780810893054
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 344.75

Hardback. Modern-day London abounds with a multitude of gardens, enclosed by railings and surrounded by houses, which attest to the English love of nature. This title delves into the history, evolution, and social implications of squares, which have been an important element in the planning and expansion of London since the early 17th century. Series: The Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art. Num Pages: 304 pages, 100 colour images + 160 black-&-white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3JD; 3JF; 3JH; 3JJ; AMVD; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 291 x 253 x 34. Weight in Grams: 2224.
Publisher
Yale University Press United States
Number of pages
304
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300152012
ISBN
9780300152012
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 40.66

Hardcover. .
Publisher
Daunt Books
Number of pages
96
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781907970429
ISBN
9781907970429
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.41

Hardcover. The London Pocket Bible is brimming with interesting trivia, quirky facts, travel tips and suggestions for unusual days out. Perfect for tourists and experienced Londoners, this beautifully bound gift book reveals the history, architecture and character behind the UK's capital city and gets to the heart of the real London. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WTH; WZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 20. Weight in Grams: 248.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Crimson Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9781907087271
ISBN
9781907087271
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.74

Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages, Colour photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WTHR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 133 x 15. Weight in Grams: 330.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Graffeg United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9781905582563
ISBN
9781905582563
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 13.28

Paperback. Num Pages: 72 pages, Full colour throughout. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WTH; WTRM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 147 x 175 x 3. Weight in Grams: 118.
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
72
Publication date
2013
Edition
8th ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780241967362
ISBN
9780241967362
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.87

Hardcover. Hailed as a book that reverses the anthropological gaze, 'The London Jungle Book' is the personal story of Indian tribal artist Bhajju Shyam's first encounter with a western city. Revised & fully updated to mark the 10th anniversary of that momentous journey, Bhajju's rich art and poignant reflections are as relevant today as they ever were. Editor(s): Wolf, Gita; Rao, Sirish. Num Pages: 48 pages, Full Colour. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; ACXJ; AFC; AGB; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 276 x 219 x 10. Weight in Grams: 448.
Publisher
Tara Books
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Third Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9788192317120
ISBN
9788192317120
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.13

Hardback. The first book to cover this widespread modern London bus type Num Pages: 192 pages, 250 photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3JM; WGCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 291 x 17. Weight in Grams: 952.
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781473862319
ISBN
9781473862319
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 16.99

Hardcover. The attack on London between 1939 and 1945 is one of the most significant events in the city's modern history, the impact of which can still be seen in its urban and social landscapes. This title includes an introduction to the historical context. Num Pages: 288 pages, 200 illustrations, 100 in colour. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3JJH; HBLW; HBTP1; HBWQ; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 278 x 377 x 32. Weight in Grams: 2902.
Publisher
Thames & Hudson
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780500518250
ISBN
9780500518250
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 76.44
€ 61.28

Paperback. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; HBJD1; HBTB; KCZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 141 x 192 x 17. Weight in Grams: 208.
Publisher
Harbour Books (East) Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781905128303
ISBN
9781905128303
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.27

Paperback. Num Pages: 96 pages, 45 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 329 x 11. Weight in Grams: 354.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Clr Csm
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750968164
ISBN
9780750968164
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.34

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