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Paperback. When Rachel Polonsky went to live in Moscow, she found an apartment block in Romanov Street, once a residence of the Soviet elite. One of those ghostly neighbours was Stalin's henchman Vyacheslav Molotov. In his former apartment, Rachel Polonsky discovered his library and an old magic lantern. Num Pages: 416 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 3JJ; HBJD; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 127 x 28. Weight in Grams: 312.
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber
- Number of pages
- 416
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780571237814
- ISBN
- 9780571237814
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 12.91
€ 17.99
€ 12.91
Paperback. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 3JJP; HBLW3; HBTW; JPA; JPF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 159 x 28. Weight in Grams: 554.
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300212327
- ISBN
- 9780300212327
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 13.49
€ 16.99
€ 13.49
Hardcover. .
- Publisher
- Manchester University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780719097041
- ISBN
- 9780719097041
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 99.96€ 36.46
€ 99.96
€ 36.46
Hardcover.
- Condition
- Used, Good
- Publisher
- Nelson London
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1962
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- KLN0005745
Hardback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 9.99€ 4.99
€ 9.99
€ 4.99
Hardcover. "Includes bibliography. 245 p. 22 cm. Original cloth. Fine copy, in crisp dw with small nick at bottom of rear hinge."
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- Nelson London
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1962
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- KEX0105442
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 9.99€ 4.99
€ 9.99
€ 4.99
paperback. Paperback edition of Amberley's bestselling title of 2012. Collects together unabridged, all the major substantial first-hand accounts of the sinking of the Titanic. Num Pages: 512 pages, 135 Illustrations (black and white, and colour). BIC Classification: 1QSAN; 3JJC; BTP; HBTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 44. Weight in Grams: 766.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Number of pages
- 512
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445614434
- ISBN
- 9781445614434
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 20.91
€ 29.99
€ 20.91
Paperback. "The Truth and Reconciliation Commission" was established to investigate more than 30 years of human rights violations under apartheid. This book presents Jillian Edelstein's four-year project photographing the victims and perpetrators of apartheid. Num Pages: 196 pages, 120 duotone photographs. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; AJCR; HBJH; HBLW3; JFFJ; JFSL; JPVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 251 x 202 x 21. Weight in Grams: 900.
- Publisher
- Granta Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 196
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781862074460
- ISBN
- 9781862074460
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 21.71
€ 33.99
€ 21.71
Hardback. In October 1962, the fate of the world hung on the American response to the discovery of Soviet nuclear missile sites in Cuba. That response was informed by hours of discussions between John F Kennedy and his top advisers. This title reveals how conversational practices and dynamics shaped Kennedy's perception of the options available to him. Num Pages: 256 pages, 47 line illus. 1 table. BIC Classification: 1DVU; 1KBB; 1KJC; 3JJPK; HBTW; JPSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 163 x 232 x 21. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691151311
- ISBN
- 9780691151311
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 38.90
€ 54.99
€ 38.90
Hardback. Dr Nwauwa examines the long history of the demand for the establishment of universities in Colonial Africa, to which the authorities finally agreed after World War II. Num Pages: 266 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1H; 1QDB; 3JH; HBJH; HBLL; HBLW; HBTQ; JNM; JPFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 242 x 163 x 21. Weight in Grams: 548. "Includes bibliographical references (p. [221]-237) and index. Commissioning organisation: Apollos O. Nwauwa. xix, 245 p. 24 cm. Dust wrapper. A fine copy." Keywords: "History - Political History - Nationalism,History - Social & Economic History - Imperialism,Subjects - Education & Languages - Education"
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- KEX0016290
- ISBN
- 9780714646688
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 122.61
€ 122.61
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 464
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781138909755
- ISBN
- 9781138909755
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 53.12
€ 54.99
€ 53.12
Paperback. A guide to the style of houses built in the 1930s, in which tradition continued to dominate the outside while inside art deco was all the rage. This book contains many photographs and detailed drawings. Series: England's Living History. Num Pages: 128 pages, Photographs and Drawings. BIC Classification: AMK; HBT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 149 x 9. Weight in Grams: 246. Series: England's Living History. 128 pages, Photographs and Drawings. A guide to the style of houses built in the 1930s, in which tradition continued to dominate the outside while inside art deco was all the rage. This book contains many photographs and detailed drawings. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: AMK; HBT. Dimension: 211 x 149 x 9. Weight: 242.
- Publisher
- Countryside Books
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846740022
- ISBN
- 9781846740022
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 12.30
€ 12.30
Paperback. The untold story of a forgotten community Num Pages: 336 pages, illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: 3JJH; HBWQ; JFSP1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 22. Weight in Grams: 248.
- Publisher
- John Murray Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848540873
- ISBN
- 9781848540873
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.80
€ 14.99
€ 11.80
Paperback. Until the launch of the Flying V and Explorer in 1958, electric guitars were supposed to look like guitars. Suddenly, Gibson turned conventional design upside down, almost literally, by using straight lines and angular body shapes, changing the way electrics could look. This title tells the story of those first peculiar instruments. Num Pages: 160 pages, 450 colour and black and white photos. BIC Classification: AVRL1; HBT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 280 x 216 x 12. Weight in Grams: 630. An Odd-Shaped History of Gibson's Weird Electric Guitars. 160 pages, 450 colour and black and white photos. Until the launch of the Flying V and Explorer in 1958, electric guitars were supposed to look like guitars. Suddenly, Gibson turned conventional design upside down, almost literally, by using straight lines and angular body shapes, changing the way electrics could look. This title tells the story of those first peculiar instruments. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: AVRL1; HBT. Dimension: 280 x 216 x 12. Weight: 624.
- Publisher
- Hal Leonard Corporation
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- Original
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781617130083
- ISBN
- 9781617130083
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 24.38
€ 25.99
€ 24.38
Hardback. Picking out the images from 339 vellum leaves, this title gives insight into the manuscript and its creation. It is suitable for those interested in history, ancient artifacts or the gospels and with a passion for beautiful objects. Num Pages: 64 pages, col. ill. BIC Classification: WCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 129 x 11. Weight in Grams: 162.
- Publisher
- Ebury Publishing
- Number of pages
- 64
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780091926342
- ISBN
- 9780091926342
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 10.99€ 9.34
€ 10.99
€ 9.34
Paperback. Travel for pleasure developed greatly in the 18th century, and here Jeremy Black examines travel on the Continent, the so-called "Grand Tour". Num Pages: 384 pages, 64 b&w and 20 colour illustrations, maps, index. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JF; HBJD1; HBLL; HBT; WT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 128 x 30. Weight in Grams: 436.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 386
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- New ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750931694
- ISBN
- 9780750931694
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.29
€ 19.99
€ 18.29
Paperback. Num Pages: 232 pages, black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1FM; HBJF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 198 x 18. Weight in Grams: 250.
- Publisher
- Monsoon Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- Updated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789814423465
- ISBN
- 9789814423465
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.79
€ 11.99
€ 10.79
Paperback. Austria-Hungary did not have an overseas empire. The 1890s saw the beginning of a series of naval building programs that would create a well-balanced modern fleet. This book details the five classes of Austro-Hungarian battleships in service during World War I. Illustrator(s): Wright, Paul. Series: New Vanguard. Num Pages: 48 pages, 40 b/w; 7 col. BIC Classification: 1DFA; 1DVH; 3JJF; HBJD; HBWN; JWF; JWMV2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 141 x 76 x 3. Weight in Grams: 168.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 48
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849086882
- ISBN
- 9781849086882
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.34
€ 17.99
€ 16.34
Hardcover. As well as holding some of the world's most prized cultural treasures, the British Library is the repository of the nation's collective memory. In this highly illustrated book Michael Leapman tells the Library's story, highlighting the most significant and beautiful items in its care, as well as some of the lesser known. Num Pages: 256 pages, Over 150 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; GL; HBJD1; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 257 x 224 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1344. 256 pages, Over 150 colour illustrations. As well as holding some of the world's most prized cultural treasures, the British Library is the repository of the nation's collective memory. In this highly illustrated book Michael Leapman tells the Library's story, highlighting the most significant and beautiful items in its care, as well as some of the lesser known. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBK; GL; HBJD1; HBTB. Dimension: 257 x 224 x 26. Weight: 1338.
- Publisher
- British Library
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780712358378
- ISBN
- 9780712358378
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 22.68
€ 33.99
€ 22.68
Paperback. The ideas, people and inventions that built the modern world Num Pages: 400 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 3JH; HBG; HBLL; HBTK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 25. Weight in Grams: 272.
- Publisher
- Robinson Publishing
- Number of pages
- 416
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845298975
- ISBN
- 9781845298975
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.64
€ 14.99
€ 11.64
Hardcover. This book is a detailed insight into the Thor weapon system. Diagrams and previously unseen photography support full descriptions of the missile, its UK bases and ground equipment. Simple explanations of gyroscopes and ballistics aid an understanding of missile navigation, whilst the launch countdown is presented in easily followed flow charts. Num Pages: 208 pages, 42 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBTW; JWG; JWM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 263 x 166 x 23. Weight in Grams: 468.
- Publisher
- Fonthill Media
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781555682
- ISBN
- 9781781555682
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 19.40
€ 26.99
€ 19.40
Paperback. The Complete History of Scottish Disappointment Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; HBJD1; WH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 126 x 21. Weight in Grams: 228.
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472119629
- ISBN
- 9781472119629
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 12.53
€ 16.99
€ 12.53
Paperback. The end of the Cold War has seen the re-emergence of nationalism as a major force in Europe. This collection of essays explores major issues, provides perspectives by indigenous analysts of the problems, and discusses the likely impact of the "new nationalism" and appropriate responses to it. Editor(s): Caplan, Richard; Feffer, John. Num Pages: 256 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1D; HBJD; HBLW3; JPFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 371. Clean copy of an ex library book with a neat label on spine and usual markings
- Condition
- Used, Good
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc New York
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Edition
- Paperback Octavo
- SKU
- KEX0226800
- ISBN
- 9780195091496
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. The end of the Cold War has seen the re-emergence of nationalism as a major force in Europe. This collection of essays explores major issues, provides perspectives by indigenous analysts of the problems, and discusses the likely impact of the "new nationalism" and appropriate responses to it. Editor(s): Caplan, Richard; Feffer, John. Num Pages: 256 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1D; HBJD; HBLW3; JPFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 371. Paperback, in very good condition.
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc New York
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Edition
- Paperback Octavo
- SKU
- KRF0011766
- ISBN
- 9780195091496
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. An exploration of why innumerable boys were castrated for singing between the mid-sixteenth and late-nineteenth centuries. It shows that the entire foundation of Western classical singing, culminating in bel canto, was birthed from an unlikely and historically unique set of desires, public and private, aesthetic, economic, and political. Series: Ernest Bloch Lectures. Num Pages: 496 pages, 45 musical examples, 75 b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1DD; 3J; AVGC; HBJD; HBLH; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 157 x 229 x 35. Weight in Grams: 706.
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520292444
- ISBN
- 9780520292444
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.08
€ 40.99
€ 29.08