Biography
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Biography
Paperback. A study of Sir Maurice Oldfield's life that portrays one of the UK's most important and complex spies of the Cold War era. He was the first Chief of MI6 that hadn't come from an upper-class background or studied at Eton or Oxbridge. Rather, he was a farmer's son from a provincial grammar school. Num Pages: 496 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; BGH; HBJD1; HBTW; JPSH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 129. Weight in Grams: 368.
- Publisher
- Corgi
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780552171625
- ISBN
- 9780552171625
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 12.37
€ 15.99
€ 12.37
Paperback. The quintessentially English cricket commentator, writer, oenophile, bon viveur, collector and national treasure, fondly known as "Blowers", tells his riveting life story. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: APW; BGSA; WSJC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 129 x 200 x 24. Weight in Grams: 290.
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780007506408
- ISBN
- 9780007506408
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 12.61
€ 16.99
€ 12.61
Paperback. Num Pages: 80 pages, over 80 bw images. BIC Classification: BGH; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 277 x 216 x 8. Weight in Grams: 416. 80 pages, illustrations. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: BGH; HBWQ. Dimension: 277 x 216 x 8. Weight: 416.
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764340468
- ISBN
- 9780764340468
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 20.87
€ 30.99
€ 20.87
Paperback. Num Pages: 96 pages, 130 b/w photos & documents. BIC Classification: BGH; HBJD; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 279 x 217 x 9. Weight in Grams: 536.
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764311697
- ISBN
- 9780764311697
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 20.87
€ 30.99
€ 20.87
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Edition
- First
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764300493
- ISBN
- 9780764300493
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 17.78
€ 24.99
€ 17.78
Paperback. A definitive illustrated history of the patron saint of Northern England. Num Pages: 96 pages, 105 colour Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYD; 3F; BGH; BGX; HRCX8. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 164 x 233 x 9. Weight in Grams: 304. 96 pages, 105 colour Illustrations. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKEYD; 3F; BGH; BGX; HRCX8. Dimension: 164 x 233 x 9. Weight: 304.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445603612
- ISBN
- 9781445603612
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.67
€ 27.67
Hardcover. Beautifully illustrated, this work brings to life a highly treasured personal book and the story behind its creation, use, loss, and rediscovery. It also explores St Margaret's life, her learning, piety, and place in Scottish history. Series: Treasures from the Bodleian Library. Num Pages: 120 pages, 67 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: BGH; BGX; HBJD1; HBLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 268 x 196 x 18. Weight in Grams: 754.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- The Bodleian Library
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781851243709
- ISBN
- 9781851243709
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 24.27
€ 32.99
€ 24.27
Paperback. Series: Mathemagical Ancient Wizdom. Num Pages: 2 pages, Illustrations, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1DBR; BGX; HRCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 157 x 158 x 7. Weight in Grams: 90.
- Publisher
- Wooden Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781904263494
- ISBN
- 9781904263494
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.99€ 9.27
€ 9.99
€ 9.27
Paperback. First full study of the life and career of St William of York, revealing his importance to the medieval church. Num Pages: 289 pages, 10 black & white illustrations, 15 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; 3H; BGX; HRCC7; HRCM; HRCX1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 442.
- Publisher
- York Medieval Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781903153598
- ISBN
- 9781903153598
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 29.10
€ 34.99
€ 29.10
Paperback. Num Pages: 345 pages. BIC Classification: BG; HRCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 220 x 146 x 25. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Publisher
- St Vladimirs Seminary Pr
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1979
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780913836606
- ISBN
- 9780913836606
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.16
€ 19.99
€ 18.16
Paperback. As a kid, Stacey dreamed of becoming a star. But at 17, it looked like her dream was shattered when she got pregnant by mistake. Always the fighter, new single mum Stacey rallied, found a college with a creche for her son Zachery and waitressed at night, determined that he should have the opportunities she didn't. This title tells her story. Num Pages: 304 pages, 1 col. Illustrations, ports. (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 141 x 197 x 20. Weight in Grams: 224.
- Publisher
- Penguin Group
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780718158170
- ISBN
- 9780718158170
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.83
€ 13.99
€ 10.83
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Bradwell Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781909914315
- ISBN
- 9781909914315
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 7.31
€ 7.31
Paperback. Brings together murderous tales that shocked not only the Staffordshire county but made headline news throughout the nation, including the poisonous Dr Palmer, murder on the canal, a tale of infanticide, the body in the gasometer, the chauffeur's revenge, murder on Cannock Chase and more. Series: Sutton True Crime History. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMS; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 172 x 10. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750947060
- ISBN
- 9780750947060
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.17
€ 19.99
€ 18.17
Paperback. In 1971, Michael Blakemore joined the National Theatre as Associate Director under Laurence Olivier. His tenure began to unravel and, behind his back, Peter Hall was appointed to replace him in 1973. This title tells the story of the events that led to his dramatic exit in 1976. Num Pages: 368 pages, illustrations (black and white). BIC Classification: ANF; BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 125 x 198 x 23. Weight in Grams: 298.
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780571241385
- ISBN
- 9780571241385
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.04
€ 19.99
€ 14.04
Hardback. Covers half a lifetime and the range of Frayn's theatrical writing. This title reflects on his path into theatre: the 'doubtful beginnings' of his childhood, his subsequent scorn as a young man and, surprisingly late in life, his reluctant conversion. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; AN; BGF; BGL; DSBH; DSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 157 x 30. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- KTG0003665
- ISBN
- 9780571240555
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Num Pages: 277 pages, 35 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3JJPL; ANF; BJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 230 x 20. Weight in Grams: 290.
- Publisher
- McFarland & Co Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781476666648
- ISBN
- 9781476666648
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.74
€ 30.74
Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages, colour photographs throughout. BIC Classification: BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 188 x 21. Weight in Grams: 906.
- Publisher
- Health Communications United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780757306341
- ISBN
- 9780757306341
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 25.21
€ 26.99
€ 25.21
Paperback. The news story of the year: an explosive expose of how British military intelligence really works, from the inside. Num Pages: 280 pages, 16 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DB; BT; JPSH; JWKF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 132 x 19. Weight in Grams: 218. Nice copy with minor shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- O'Brien Press
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KJE0002676
- ISBN
- 9780862788438
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 9.39
€ 9.39
Paperback. Stalin, like Hitler and other tyrants, won and held power because he had collaborators - hangmen. Drawing on newly released archival material, Donald Rayfield gives us a fuller and more colourful picture of Stalin's inner circle than ever before. Stalin was not the sole author of Stalinism. Num Pages: 592 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; BGH; HBJD; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 40. Weight in Grams: 412.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 592
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141003757
- ISBN
- 9780141003757
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 18.04
€ 23.99
€ 18.04
Paperback. 'It's not like other comedians' memoirs. It's funny.' Guardian Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: APB; BM; WH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 189 x 116 x 24. Weight in Grams: 222.
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780340919590
- ISBN
- 9780340919590
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.82
€ 13.99
€ 10.82
Paperback. "To my mind, the most significant single scholarly contribution made to date, anywhere, to the history of Soviet power."-George F. Kennan Num Pages: 752 pages, portraits. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 3JJG; 3JJH; BGH; HBJD; JPFC; JPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 210 x 140 x 36. Weight in Grams: 592.
- Publisher
- WW Norton & Co United States
- Number of pages
- 728
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780393308693
- ISBN
- 9780393308693
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 20.08
€ 21.99
€ 20.08
Paperback. In January 1928 Stalin, the ruler of the largest country in the world, boarded a train bound for Siberia where he would embark upon the greatest gamble of his political life. He was about to begin uprooting and collectivization of agriculture and industry across the entire Soviet Union. This book offers an explanation yet of Stalin's power. Num Pages: 976 pages, 2 x 8 b&w plate sections. BIC Classification: 1DVU; 3JJG; 3JJH; 3JJPG; BGH; HBJD; HBLW; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 279 x 46. Weight in Grams: 720.
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141027944
- ISBN
- 9780141027944
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 17.70
€ 24.99
€ 17.70
paperback. Clean copy with minor shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1970
- Publisher
- Penguin UK
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KMK0022455
- ISBN
- 9780140207576
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 5.70
€ 5.70
Paperback. A rigorous introduction to the infamous despot and one of the key figures of modern history Series: Beginner's Guides. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 3JH; BGH; HBJD; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 133 x 199 x 18. Weight in Grams: 170.
- Publisher
- Oneworld Publications
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780749136
- ISBN
- 9781780749136
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.42
€ 13.99
€ 11.42