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Paperback. Little Jeff Pearce grew up in a post-war Liverpool slum. His father lived the life of an affluent gentleman whilst his mother was forced to steal bread to feed her starving children. Life was tough and from the moment Jeff could walk he learned to go door to door, begging rags from the rich, which he sold down the markets. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; BGBA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 131 x 19. Weight in Grams: 184.
Publisher
Puffin Books
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780241951071
ISBN
9780241951071
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.46

Hardback. A biography of the Anglo-American poet and activist Denise Levertov that brings to life one of the major voices of the second half of the twentieth century, when American poetry was a powerful influence worldwide. It chronicles Levertov's role as a passionate social activist in volatile times and her importance as a teacher of writing. Num Pages: 532 pages, 14 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: BGL; DSBH; DSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 151 x 36. Weight in Grams: 836.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Edition
1st
Number of pages
532
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520272460
ISBN
9780520272460
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 35.30

Paperback. Samuel Waters served as an officer in the Irish Constabulary in all four provinces. His recollections encompass the Fenian Rising, the Land War and the 1916 insurrection. Series: Irish Narratives S. Num Pages: 96 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JH; 3JJ; BGHA; DNF; HBJD1; HBLL; HBLW; JKSW1; JPW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 198 x 128 x 0. Weight in Grams: 135.
Publisher
Cork University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Condition
New
SKU
V9781859181898
ISBN
9781859181898
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.64

Paperback. .
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781138232327
ISBN
9781138232327
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 51.99
€ 51.57

Hardback. A Political Life is the compelling autobiography of Norberto Bobbio, one of the foremost political thinkers in postwar Italy. In dramatic and lively prose, Bobbio guides us through some of the most significant events of the twentieth century, charting their influence on his life and work. Editor(s): Papuzzi, Alberto. Translator(s): Cameron, Allan. Num Pages: 232 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1DST; BGHA; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 158 x 22. Weight in Grams: 498.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745622156
ISBN
9780745622156
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 75.68

Paperback. A Political Life is the compelling autobiography of Norberto Bobbio, one of the foremost political thinkers in postwar Italy. In dramatic and lively prose, Bobbio guides us through some of the most significant events of the twentieth century, charting their influence on his life and work. Editor(s): Papuzzi, Alberto. Translator(s): Cameron, Allan. Num Pages: 232 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1DST; BGHA; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 18. Weight in Grams: 380.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745622163
ISBN
9780745622163
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.32

Paperback. Despite rape, homelessness, anorexia and severe post-traumatic stress disorder after a violent attack, Susan Dunne turned her life around and set up a pony therapy business. Susan shares her painful journey, and how her connection with horses sparked the healing process and helped her to cope with lifelong difficulties associated with autism. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: BGA; MJNA; VFJB; WNGH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 142 x 24. Weight in Grams: 314.
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849056090
ISBN
9781849056090
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.13

Paperback. Part memoir, part explanation as to why men are so rubbish. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: APW; ASZB; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 197 x 26. Weight in Grams: 290.
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781409129783
ISBN
9781409129783
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.07

Hardback.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1987
Publisher
James Clarke & Co Ltd
Edition
0th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780227678985
ISBN
9780227678985
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 86.20

Paperback. More gypsy tales from the SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author.. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWS; 3JJP; BGA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 193 x 122 x 22. Weight in Grams: 302.
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781409138372
ISBN
9781409138372
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.71

Paperback. Hu Shi's life touched virtually every important aspect of society in 20th century China. This title explores the lesser-known side of this supporter of John Dewey's philosophy and reconstructs his romance with Edith Clifford Williams, an American avant-garde painter, by delving into the correspondences the two exchanged over almost half a century. Num Pages: 520 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; BG; HPDF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 127 x 30. Weight in Grams: 635.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
The Chinese University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9789629963415
ISBN
9789629963415
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.34

Paperback. Series: The Prison Diaries. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: BGH; BTC; FA; JKVP; JKVP1; JKVQ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130. . ****THIS IS A PREORDER TO BE DELIVERED AROUND THE PUBLICATION DATE IN APRIL 2023****
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2023
Publisher
Pan Macmillan
Condition
New
SKU
9781509808878
ISBN
9781509808878
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.70

Paperback. Series: The Prison Diaries. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: BGH; JKVP1; JKVQ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2023
Publisher
Pan Macmillan
Condition
New
SKU
V9781509808885
ISBN
9781509808885
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 11.66

Paperback. Series: The Prison Diaries. Num Pages: 496 pages. BIC Classification: BGH; JKVP1; JKVQ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130. . ****THIS IS A PREORDER TO BE DELIVERED AROUND THE PUBLICATION DATE IN APRIL 2023****
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2023
Publisher
Pan Macmillan
Condition
New
SKU
9781509820795
ISBN
9781509820795
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.70

Paperback. A biography of the poet and libertine the Earl of Rochester. Num Pages: 480 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; 3JD; BGL; DSBD; DSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 163 x 26. Weight in Grams: 684. The Life of John Wilmot, Earl of Rochester. 480 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. A biography of the poet and libertine the Earl of Rochester. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: 2AB; 3JD; BGL; DSBD; DSC. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 25. Weight: 646.
Publisher
BOYE6
Number of pages
480
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9781580463362
ISBN
9781580463362
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 51.99
€ 42.59

Hardback. Growing up in the ancient town of Ramleh, Elia Nuqul's sole ambition was to be an engineer. This book explores Elia Nuqul's life and demonstrates how his core values of loyalty, innovation and attention to detail lie at the heart of a family company which stands as an example throughout the Middle East and beyond. Num Pages: 240 pages, 50 integrated b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FB; BGB; KJH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 164 x 25. Weight in Grams: 542.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
240
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845117344
ISBN
9781845117344
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 49.99
€ 48.84

Paperback. Moving true-life story of a young woman's 10-year attempt to free her abducted sister from Yemeni slavery. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBXY; BGA; JPVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 128 x 17. Weight in Grams: 214.
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780751543698
ISBN
9780751543698
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.46

Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: BG; HP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 133 x 19. Weight in Grams: 272.
Publisher
DeVorss & Company
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780875167879
ISBN
9780875167879
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 19.22

Paperback. Queen on trial Num Pages: 256 pages, 16 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGH; HBJD1; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 129 x 199 x 21. Weight in Grams: 372.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
New ed
Number of pages
290
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750937719
ISBN
9780750937719
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.35

Hardcover. Using various sources, including diaries and letters, this book contributes to the study of Gertrude Bell's colourful life - exploring the personal passions, desires and relationships that drove her - and to an understanding of the background behind the creation of modern Iraq. Num Pages: 320 pages, b&w plates. BIC Classification: 1FBN; 3JJ; BGH; GTB; HBJF1; HBLW; HBTQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 617.
Publisher
I. B. Tauris
Number of pages
320
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
SKU
V9781850434153
ISBN
9781850434153
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 59.00

Hardback. The first biography of this remarkable figure Num Pages: 384 pages, 77. BIC Classification: BGL; DSB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 168 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1020.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445638904
ISBN
9781445638904
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.39

Hardcover. Num Pages: 336 pages, TBD. BIC Classification: 1KLCN; 3JJP; BGX; HBJK; HRCX7; JPWL1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 206 x 35. Weight in Grams: 588.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Nation Books
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781568585734
ISBN
9781568585734
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 19.73

Paperback. Translator(s): Zelnik, Reginald E. Num Pages: 508 pages. BIC Classification: 1D; BGHA; HBJD; HBLL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5487 x 3556 x 28. Weight in Grams: 572.
Publisher
Stanford University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1986
Edition
First Thus
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804713313
ISBN
9780804713313
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 41.24

Paperback. A fascinating 'dual' biography of Richard and Isabel Burton. Num Pages: 928 pages, Section: 16, B&W. BIC Classification: BG; DSBF; RGR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 196 x 128 x 59. Weight in Grams: 966.
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group United Kingdom
Number of pages
928
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780349110165
ISBN
9780349110165
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 18.21

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