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Biography: general
Paperback. Elizabeth Bishop dedicated her poetry to telling 'what really happened'. This book presents her biography that pieces together the story of Bishop's life and traces the writing of her poems. Num Pages: 602 pages, 20 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; BG; DSBH; DSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 156 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1018.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 602
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520203457
- ISBN
- 9780520203457
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.76
€ 48.76
Paperback. Although nobody realised it at the time, the historic importance of the MC5 is vast. Fuelled by the radical politics of the White Panther party, the MC5 preached revolution and were often a target for the authorities. This work details not only the seismic impact that they've had on music, but also the social climate in which they evolved. Num Pages: 224 pages, 1x8 b/w illustration section. BIC Classification: AVGU; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 356. A Tale of Revolution and Rock 'n' Roll. 224 pages, 1x8 b/w illustration section. Although nobody realised it at the time, the historic importance of the MC5 is vast. Fuelled by the radical politics of the White Panther party, the MC5 preached revolution and were often a target for the authorities. This work details not only the seismic impact that they've had on music, but also the social climate in which they evolved. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: AVGU; BGF. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 19. Weight: 358.
- Publisher
- Independent Music Press
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780955282225
- ISBN
- 9780955282225
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.32
€ 19.99
€ 14.32
Paperback. A collection of true stories about motherhood, told from the viewpoint of four women who meet every Friday to discuss their lives over cocktails Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: BGA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 128 x 24. Weight in Grams: 280.
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- SKU
- KNW0007898
- ISBN
- 9780751538786
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. The lead guitarist of Grammy Award-winning mega-band KoRn tells the incredible story of his life after leaving the hardcore music scene and of God leading him back to the band---now in paperback. BIC Classification: AVH; BGFA; BGXA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
- Publisher
- Thomas Nelson
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780718091507
- ISBN
- 9780718091507
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.12
€ 17.99
€ 14.12
Hardcover. "Foreword: Wynton Marsalis."--T.p. verso. Num Pages: 194 pages, black & white illustrations, frontispiece, printed music items. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; AVGC; AVH; AVRN; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of North Texas Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781574413069
- ISBN
- 9781574413069
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 35.68
€ 35.68
Paperback. Spending a week doing nothing but exploring the possibilities of Lego, risking yet another job; impulsively sinking all his savings into impractical self-employment ventures; sleepless nights, gripped by the need to write - these are just some manifestations of the often damaging periods of manic, uninhibited energy of bipolar disorder. Num Pages: 160 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGA; VFJB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 157 x 10. Weight in Grams: 252.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843101048
- ISBN
- 9781843101048
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.36
€ 29.36
Paperback. The bestselling authorised biography of Brendan O'Carroll, based on extensive interviews with the hugely popular star of Mrs Brown's Boys. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: APB; APT; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 20. Weight in Grams: 234.
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444754513
- ISBN
- 9781444754513
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.74
€ 14.99
€ 11.74
Paperback. The biography of one of West Ham United's greatest ever players and the history of the club during his time in claret and blue. During those dozen years, Len Goulden became an England star. In May 1938, he scored the final goal in the defeat of Germany; the game became infamous due to players being obliged to give a Nazi salute prior to kick off. Num Pages: 176 pages, 43 black and white photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; BGS; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 302.
- Publisher
- Fonthill Media
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781555699
- ISBN
- 9781781555699
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 16.70
€ 21.99
€ 16.70
Paperback. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: BGFA; BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130. .
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Main Market Ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447292975
- ISBN
- 9781447292975
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.54
€ 14.99
€ 11.54
Paperback. Tells the story of Nabokov's life that continues with his arrival in the United States in 1940. He found that supporting himself and his family was not easy - until the astonishing success of Lolita catapulted him to world fame and financial security. Num Pages: 800 pages, 59 halftones. BIC Classification: 2AGR; BG; DSBH; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 161 x 236 x 49. Weight in Grams: 1362.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Number of pages
- 804
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691024714
- ISBN
- 9780691024714
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 57.07
€ 57.07
Hardback. The first biography of Canada's most enigmatic literary figure, a self-described "great practitioner of deceit." Num Pages: 400 pages, 30 photographs. BIC Classification: BGL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 167 x 241 x 29. Weight in Grams: 794.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- McGill-Queen's University Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780773538184
- ISBN
- 9780773538184
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 36.47
€ 40.99
€ 36.47
Paperback. An autobiography by Brian Clough, who retired in 1993 amidst much press comment about his health and business affairs, after three decades of controversial and successful football management. He speaks of his career, and also his mother's influence, his relationship with his wife, and his children. Num Pages: 352 pages, 8pp colour and 24pp b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 109 x 23. Weight in Grams: 188.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Corgi
- Number of pages
- 336
- Publication date
- 1995
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780552140034
- ISBN
- 9780552140034
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.32
€ 14.99
€ 11.32
Paperback. A special commemorative edition of the bestselling autobiography of one of football's all-time greats Num Pages: 352 pages, 16pp colour and 8pp b/w photos. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 25. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Headline
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780755314300
- ISBN
- 9780755314300
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.74
€ 14.99
€ 11.74
Paperback. Brian Cockerill has ruled his world with an iron fist. Using nothing but his hands as weapons, he has patrolled the streets, clubs and raves of Britain in order to keep order and to 'tax' those whose ill-gotten gains he sees fit to take a share of. Yet despite his appalling record of aggression, Brian is a man who lives by rules and respect. Num Pages: 288 pages, 8pp mono illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJP; BGA; JFFE; JKV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 17. Weight in Grams: 196. 288 pages, 8pp mono illustrations. Brian Cockerill has ruled his world with an iron fist. Using nothing but his hands as weapons, he has patrolled the streets, clubs and raves of Britain in order to keep order and to 'tax' those whose ill-gotten gains he sees fit to take a share of. Yet despite his appalling record of aggression, Brian is a man who lives by rules and respect. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJP; BGA; JFFE; JKV. Dimension: 197 x 129 x 17. Weight: 196.
- Publisher
- John Blake
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781844544882
- ISBN
- 9781844544882
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.74
€ 13.99
€ 10.74
Paperback. Gives us an insight into the workings of the most professional team the GAA has ever known as they sought hurling immortality. The author also takes us through one of the lengthy careers of modern times and the personalities, highs, trials and tribulations he encountered along the way. Num Pages: 304 pages, 2 x 8pp colour and b/w. BIC Classification: 1DBR; BGS; WSJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 152 x 29. Weight in Grams: 422. 8vo .Illustrated.r. r.First edition.The Gaelic Athletic Association is an Irish amateur sporting and cultural organisation.It promotes traditional Irish sports including hurling ,gaelic football camogie and handball.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Transworld Publishers Ltd
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KEX0307867
- ISBN
- 9781845962005
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 12.00
€ 12.00
Paperback. This is the diary of Brian Cox, in which he describes the emotional and physical problems that came with playing the all-consuming role of King Lear. It also reveals the personal strains of touring, in particular the problems of being separated from his family as he embarks on a year-long tour. Series: Diaries, Letters and Essays. Num Pages: 224 pages, b&w photographs. BIC Classification: ANB; BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Publisher
- Methuen
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780413698803
- ISBN
- 9780413698803
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.61
€ 31.61
Paperback. This title examines the accounting tricks, the insider stock trades, how the grossly lucrative fraudulent partnerships were structured and funded, as well as the everyday life of the author, who was the epitome of the classic Enron employee when he first joined the company. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGB; KFFM1; KJG; KNB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 23. Weight in Grams: 270.
- Publisher
- Cornerstone
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099446828
- ISBN
- 9780099446828
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 16.67
€ 20.99
€ 16.67
Paperback. Born in slavery, Charles Young was the third black graduate of West Point, the first black US military attache and the highest-ranking black officer in the Regular Army until his death. This biography of Young's years at West Point chronicles the challenges that Young faced, and provides a window into life at West Point in the 1880s. Num Pages: 258 pages, Illus. BIC Classification: BGH; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 273.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of Nebraska Press United States
- Number of pages
- 258
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780803293151
- ISBN
- 9780803293151
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.07
€ 23.07
Hardback. Num Pages: 352 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FCA; 3JM; BGH; HBWS4. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 159 x 25. Weight in Grams: 634.
- Publisher
- Chicago Review Press United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781613748008
- ISBN
- 9781613748008
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 26.69
€ 29.99
€ 26.69
Hardcover. Num Pages: 327 pages. Dimension: 239 x 171 x 24. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Publisher
- Empire Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 262
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781901746976
- ISBN
- 9781901746976
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.76
€ 19.99
€ 14.76