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Biography
Paperback. Many people are familiar with the story of Al Capone, the "untouchable" Chicago gangster best known for orchestrating the St Valentine's Day Massacre. But few are aware that Capone's remarkable story began in the Navy Yard section of Brooklyn, New York. Num Pages: 320 pages, 50 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 153 x 21. Weight in Grams: 372.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Skyhorse Publishing United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781620871096
- ISBN
- 9781620871096
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 15.31
€ 16.99
€ 15.31
Paperback. In this beautiful book, diving veteran John Bantin recounts many of his spectacular diving experiences with several species of sharks and other marine animals over the last 4 decades. Accompanied by his own stunning photography, the encounters show the reader what it is like to get up close and personal to these bizarre and beautiful creatures. Num Pages: 224 pages, Over 80 colour photographs. BIC Classification: BM; WNCS1; WNGF; WSSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 202 x 247 x 17. Weight in Grams: 760.
- Publisher
- Fernhurst Books Limited
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781909911451
- ISBN
- 9781909911451
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 20.13
€ 24.99
€ 20.13
Paperback. Num Pages: 236 pages, b/w illus. BIC Classification: BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 143 x 19. Weight in Grams: 324.
- Publisher
- Mandrake of Oxford United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- Revised
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781869928148
- ISBN
- 9781869928148
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.39
€ 17.99
€ 13.39
Paperback.
- Publisher
- Canongate Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 808
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780862416812
- ISBN
- 9780862416812
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 22.04
€ 33.99
€ 22.04
Paperback.
- Condition
- Used, Good
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1978
- Edition
- New edition
- SKU
- KIN0005361
- ISBN
- 9780006351481
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. This work looks at the everyday life of John Barrington, a shepherd to over 750 Blackface ewes who graze near some of Britain's most beautiful hills overlooking Loch Katrine. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKSC; BGA; WNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 145 x 24. Weight in Grams: 324.
- Publisher
- Luath Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781908373373
- ISBN
- 9781908373373
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.02
€ 13.99
€ 11.02
Paperback. A penetrating study of the life and writings of Stephen Crane, author of The Red Badge of Courage , by one of America's greatest poets and critics. Num Pages: 368 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2ABM; BG; DSBF; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 209 x 137 x 25. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Cooper Square Publishers Inc.,U.S. United States
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780815411154
- ISBN
- 9780815411154
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 19.16
€ 19.99
€ 19.16
Hardback. BIC Classification: BT; WNH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
- Publisher
- John Blake Publishing Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781786062796
- ISBN
- 9781786062796
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 16.26
€ 23.99
€ 16.26
Hardback. This pair of elegant, slip-cased volumes are devoted to Raffles' second wife, Sophia (1786-1858), who wrote the first published account of her husband's life and achievements, and his lesser-known but equally, if not more intriguing, first wife, Olivia (1771-1814). Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1FMS; 3JF; 3JH; BG; HBJF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 138 x 36. Weight in Grams: 850.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2020
- Publisher
- Landmark Books Pte.Ltd ,Singapore
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789814189491
- ISBN
- 9789814189491
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 59.42€ 44.35
€ 59.42
€ 44.35
Paperback. A Paris Christmas is the charming, funny and improbable tale of how a man who was raised on white bread - and didn't speak a word of French - unexpectedly ended up with the sacred duty of preparing the Christmas dinner for a venerable Parisian family. Previously published as "Cooking for Claudine". BIC Classification: 1DDF; 5HC; BM; WBN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 186 x 130 x 23. Weight in Grams: 268.
- Publisher
- Short Books Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 2nd edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780722474
- ISBN
- 9781780722474
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.23
€ 11.99
€ 10.23
Paperback. Num Pages: 280 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DDF; ACX; AGB; BGF; HBJD; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 136 x 204 x 17. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Publisher
- Museyon Guides
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781940842059
- ISBN
- 9781940842059
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 20.24
€ 20.99
€ 20.24
Paperback. The life of Hollywood's number one movie actor, the elusive Robert De Niro, who shuns the limelight and rarely gives interviews, written by the leading film critic and biographer of Spielberg, Kubrick, Woody Allen and George Lucas. Num Pages: 384 pages, 24 b/w plates. BIC Classification: APF; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 128 x 33. Weight in Grams: 316.
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- KSG0013144
- ISBN
- 9780006532309
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Hardcover. In this frank memoir, John Bayley describes the life he has shared with his wife, Iris Murdoch, afflicted with Alzheimer's disease. He explains how he has coped emotionally and practically with the illness that has beset the woman he loves and cherishes. Num Pages: 192 pages, 12pp b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 2AB; BG; DSBH; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 162. Weight in Grams: 519. Fine in dustjacket. DJ has some minor wear but remains very good
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Gerald Duckworth & Co Ltd
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KDK0016825
- ISBN
- 9780715628485
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 5.38
€ 5.38
Paperback. Four years on The New York Times bestseller list Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBFG; 3JJPN; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 132 x 26. Weight in Grams: 274.
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton
- Number of pages
- 400
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780340992852
- ISBN
- 9780340992852
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.50
€ 9.50
Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: BM; DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 113 x 180 x 14. Weight in Grams: 204.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141984957
- ISBN
- 9780141984957
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 12.60
€ 16.99
€ 12.60
Paperback. Berger's exploration of what it means to heal, now inducted into the Canons series nearly fifty years after its first publication Series: Canons. Num Pages: 176 pages, numerous b&w integrated photos. BIC Classification: BGA; MBDP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 197 x 15. Weight in Grams: 172.
- Publisher
- Canongate Canons
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781782115038
- ISBN
- 9781782115038
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.48
€ 15.99
€ 11.48
Paperback. Who invented the diving helmet? The First Treasure Divers reveals the true and fascinating story. It follows the lives of two brothers as they struggle to turn their newly-invented diving helmet to advantage and how they wrestle with apathetic and even hostile authorities for recognition of their invention. Num Pages: 219 pages, Line drawings. BIC Classification: BTH; WSSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 157 x 16. Weight in Grams: 352. The True Story of How Two Brothers Invented the Diving Helmet and Sought Sunken Treasure and Fame. 219 pages, Line drawings. Who invented the diving helmet? The First Treasure Divers reveals the true and fascinating story. It follows the lives of two brothers as they struggle to turn their newly-invented diving helmet to advantage and how they wrestle with apathetic and even hostile authorities for recognition of their invention. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: BTH; WSSC. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 16. Weight: 348.
- Publisher
- Aquapress
- Number of pages
- 219
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781905492169
- ISBN
- 9781905492169
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.21
€ 17.99
€ 14.21
Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, 92 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: AJ; BG; WNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 144 x 271 x 17. Weight in Grams: 322.
- Publisher
- Uniformbooks
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781910010099
- ISBN
- 9781910010099
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 17.61
€ 18.99
€ 17.61
Paperback. A magisterial re-evaluation of Britain's greatest ever foreign secretary. Num Pages: 752 pages, 1 x 8pp colour plate section. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JH; BGH; HBJD1; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 198 x 48. Weight in Grams: 508.
- Publisher
- Quercus Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857388407
- ISBN
- 9780857388407
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 19.02
€ 26.99
€ 19.02
Paperback. If you're a man of a certain age you'll know there comes a point in life when getting a sports car and over-analysing your contribution to society sounds like a really good idea. Num Pages: 352 pages, (2x8pp plates). BIC Classification: APT; ASZB; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 23. Weight in Grams: 276.
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780007436149
- ISBN
- 9780007436149
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.38
€ 15.99
€ 11.38
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780007436125
- ISBN
- 9780007436125
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 25.21
€ 26.99
€ 25.21
Paperback. Offers a memoir of a suburban boy, who's creative life spent turning dreams into celluloid, and money into light. Num Pages: 320 pages, 40 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: APFB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 127 x 24. Weight in Grams: 230.
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780571216963
- ISBN
- 9780571216963
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.05
€ 17.99
€ 13.05
Hardback. Part memoir, part handbook, broadway veteran, John Breglio, shares all he knows about producing a Broadway play Num Pages: 304 pages, Two 8-page color photo inserts. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; ANF; BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 165 x 237 x 35. Weight in Grams: 690.
- Publisher
- Hal Leonard Corporation
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781495045165
- ISBN
- 9781495045165
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 28.52
€ 32.99
€ 28.52
Paperback. Interweaves discussion of a compelling music with tender and balanced accounts of Benjamin Britten's intense friendships with adolescent boys. This book explores how these relationships helped Britten maintain links with his own happy childhood and the profound influence they had on him. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JJP; AVGC6; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 161 x 22. Weight in Grams: 294.
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780571228409
- ISBN
- 9780571228409
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.27
€ 17.99
€ 14.27