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Biography
Hardback. Tells the story of William Herschel, the brilliant, fiercely ambitious, emotionally complex musician and composer who became court astronomer to Britain's King George III, and of William's sister, Caroline, who assisted him in his observations of the night sky and became an accomplished astronomer in her own right. Num Pages: 256 pages, 15 color illus. 25 halftones. BIC Classification: BGT; PG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 163 x 22. Weight in Grams: 602.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691148335
- ISBN
- 9780691148335
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 23.87
€ 32.99
€ 23.87
Paperback. Johann Sebastian Bach is one of the most unfathomable composers in the history of music. How can such sublime work have been produced by a man who seems so ordinary, so opaque - and occasionally so intemperate? This book distills the fruits of a lifetime's immersion as one of Bach's greatest living interpreters. Num Pages: 672 pages, 24pp colour. BIC Classification: AVGC3; AVGD; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 130 x 33. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Fourth
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141977591
- ISBN
- 9780141977591
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 17.70
€ 24.99
€ 17.70
Paperback. Editor(s): Jones, Julia. Num Pages: 352 pages, 36 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: BGA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 138 x 25. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Publisher
- Golden Duck (UK) Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 2nd Revised edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781899262021
- ISBN
- 9781899262021
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.14
€ 17.99
€ 16.14
Hardcover. The story of a brave and successful German soldier on the Eastern Front in the Second World War Num Pages: 320 pages, 80 b & w photographs. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJH; BGH; HBWQ; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 242 x 31. Weight in Grams: 842.
- Publisher
- Fonthill Media Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781553930
- ISBN
- 9781781553930
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 28.54
€ 42.99
€ 28.54
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Northwestern University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 247
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1974
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810104563
- ISBN
- 9780810104563
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 56.83
€ 56.83
Hardback. Num Pages: 320 pages, 16 black & white illustrations, 8 black & white plates. BIC Classification: BGH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750965927
- ISBN
- 9780750965927
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 23.13
€ 23.13
Paperback. If you liked 'Call the Midwife', you'll love 'Kicking the Habit'. Num Pages: 240 pages, Colour and b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; 3JJP; BGXA; HRCX8; MQD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 131 x 18. Weight in Grams: 226.
- Publisher
- Lion Hudson Plc United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1st New
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745956114
- ISBN
- 9780745956114
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.13
€ 13.99
€ 13.13
Paperback. In 1966 England won the World Cup at Wembley. Sir Bobby Charlton, England's greatest ever player, was there on the pitch. In this book, he takes us through the build-up to the tournament and to the final itself, describing what he saw, what he heard, and what he felt. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JJPK; BGSA; WSJA1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. Weight in Grams: 367.
- Publisher
- Random House UK
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780224100519
- ISBN
- 9780224100519
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 13.12
€ 16.99
€ 13.12
Hardcover. Num Pages: 450 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBH; BGHA; HBWS; JPWL; JWK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 183 x 248 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1102.
- Publisher
- Gefen Publishing House
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789652298652
- ISBN
- 9789652298652
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 26.51
€ 40.99
€ 26.51
Paperback. Augustus John studied at the Slade with his sister Gwen before both of them went to Paris. He lived and worked at feverish speed and his drawings were astonishing for their fluid lyrical line, their vigor and spontaneity. His life became a complex tale of two cities, London and Paris, of two wives and many families. Num Pages: 752 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: ACVT; AGB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 158 x 41. Weight in Grams: 928.
- Publisher
- Vintage Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 752
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845951849
- ISBN
- 9781845951849
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 26.20
€ 38.99
€ 26.20
Paperback. Series: Gender and Culture Series. Num Pages: 320 pages, 20 illus. BIC Classification: BM; HBJD; JFSJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 380.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231152631
- ISBN
- 9780231152631
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 26.81
€ 36.99
€ 26.81
Hardcover. The Official autobiography and the true story from Ronnie Biggs himself. Having been released from prison on compassionate grounds in August 2009, this is considered by Ronnie Biggs to be the final chapter of his life story. Covers events in the Author's life following the Great Train Robbery in August 1963, the Trial, his escape from HMP Num Pages: 464 pages, 92. BIC Classification: BM; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 172 x 41. Weight in Grams: 934.
- Publisher
- M Press (Media) Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 464
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780957039827
- ISBN
- 9780957039827
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 19.71
€ 25.99
€ 19.71
Paperback. In 1980, at the age of ten, Loung Ung escaped a devastated Cambodia and flew to the US as a refugee. She and her eldest brother, with whom she escaped, left behind their three surviving siblings. This book follows the parallel lives of Loung and her closest sister, Chou, during the 15 years it took for them to be reunited. Num Pages: 304 pages, 1 x 8pp b/w. BIC Classification: 1FMC; 3JJPL; BGHA; HBJF; HBLW3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 131 x 20. Weight in Grams: 226.
- Publisher
- Transworld Publishers Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 1st Thus
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845963088
- ISBN
- 9781845963088
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.58
€ 14.99
€ 11.58
Paperback. In the summer of 1972, during a compulsory stint in the South African military, Stephen 'Sugar' Segerman heard the music that would forever change his life. A decade later, on yet another military base, Craig Bartholomew Strydom heard the same music. It would have a profound effect. Who was this folk singer who resonated with South Africa's youth? Num Pages: 384 pages, 2 x 8pp colour plates. BIC Classification: AVGH; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 136 x 29. Weight in Grams: 292.
- Publisher
- Corgi
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780552171717
- ISBN
- 9780552171717
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 13.16
€ 16.99
€ 13.16
Hardcover. The author has been one of Britain's finest football commentators. After joining the BBC in 1969, he established himself as one of our foremost commentators. This autobiography offers his perspective on his life and career. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 162 x 32. Weight in Grams: 638.
- Publisher
- Black and White pub.
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845022792
- ISBN
- 9781845022792
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 16.27
€ 23.99
€ 16.27
Paperback. A fully updated edition of the first major biography of David Cameron - now covering his first years as Prime Minister and leader of the coalition government. Num Pages: 528 pages, 1 Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JM; BGH; JPFM; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 128 x 35. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Edition
- Reprint
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- KRS0029534
- ISBN
- 9780007436422
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Hardcover. Num Pages: 256 pages, full-colour throughout; full-colour throughout. BIC Classification: AJB; AJCR; BJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 267 x 203. .
- Publisher
- Chronicle Books
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Revised
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781452101637
- ISBN
- 9781452101637
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 43.30
€ 46.99
€ 43.30
Paperback. Apsley Cherry Garrard (1886-1959) was one of the youngest members of Captain Scott's final expedition to the Antarctic. Cherry undertook an epic journey in the Antarctic winter to collect the eggs of the Emperor penguin. This work presents the biography of Cherry. Num Pages: 368 pages, facsimiles, illustrations, maps, portraits. BIC Classification: 1MTS; BGH; RGR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 129 x 23. Weight in Grams: 290.
- Publisher
- Vintage United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 368
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099437536
- ISBN
- 9780099437536
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 13.12
€ 16.99
€ 13.12
Paperback. Now in paperback, the #1 New York Times bestselling award-winning graphic memoir by New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast about her parents final years." Num Pages: 240 pages, Colour illustrations throughout. BIC Classification: BM; WHC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 236 x 20. Weight in Grams: 720.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781632861016
- ISBN
- 9781632861016
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 20.44
€ 21.99
€ 20.44
Paperback. A groundbreaking book which explores the impact of women on the development of Freud's ideas. Num Pages: 576 pages, 16. BIC Classification: BGH; JFSJ1; JMAF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 155 x 50. Weight in Grams: 882.
- Publisher
- Orion Publishing Co
- Number of pages
- 576
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780753819166
- ISBN
- 9780753819166
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 16.21
€ 21.99
€ 16.21
Hardcover. .
- Publisher
- Medina Publishing Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 264
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781909339071
- ISBN
- 9781909339071
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 28.11
€ 32.99
€ 28.11
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Ebury Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780091924904
- ISBN
- 9780091924904
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 16.38
€ 20.99
€ 16.38
Hardcover. Series: Opuscula Graecolatina S. Num Pages: 204 pages. BIC Classification: BGH; HRCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 166 x 18. Weight in Grams: 524.
- Publisher
- Museum Tusculanum Press Denmark
- Number of pages
- 204
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788772896755
- ISBN
- 9788772896755
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 57.76€ 45.42
€ 57.76
€ 45.42
Paperback. Holocaust survivor Iby Knill picks up from where she left off in the best-selling 'Woman without a Number' arriving in England in 1947. Building nine separate lives, she also has to come to terms with her past. Poignant, moving and searingly honest, this account reconfirms the very best of human nature and is a truly uplifting sequel. Num Pages: 208 pages, 8pp b&w and colour. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJP; BM; HBJD1; HBLW3; HBTZ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 141 x 217 x 23. Weight in Grams: 296.
- Publisher
- Scratching Shed Publishing Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780993510113
- ISBN
- 9780993510113
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.28
€ 19.28