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Biography
Paperback. Adam Smith is celebrated all over the world as the author of The Wealth of Nations and the founder of modern economics. A few of his ideas - such as the 'Invisible Hand' of the market - have become icons of the modern world. This is a biography of Adam Smith. Num Pages: 368 pages, Illustrations, maps, ports. BIC Classification: BGH; KC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 131 x 23. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 368
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780140287288
- ISBN
- 9780140287288
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 16.39
€ 20.99
€ 16.39
Paperback. A wonderfully evocative memoir about what we wear - that goes far more than skin deep Num Pages: 356 pages. BIC Classification: BG; JFCK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 132 x 23. Weight in Grams: 294.
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- Picador
- Number of pages
- 356
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- On Demand
- SKU
- KLN0018008
- ISBN
- 9780330413077
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 10.99€ 10.32
€ 10.99
€ 10.32
Paperback. Num Pages: 444 pages, b/w photos. BIC Classification: BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 141 x 27. Weight in Grams: 624.
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Publisher
- Ariadne Press United States
- Number of pages
- 444
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781572411548
- ISBN
- 9781572411548
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 33.65
€ 46.99
€ 33.65
Paperback. A gripping, literary recollection of a pilot's experiences during WWII Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: BGH; HBG; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780747578116
- ISBN
- 9780747578116
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.95
€ 17.95
Paperback. The complete story of the prison break and manhunt that kept America spellbound Num Pages: 256 pages, 28 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BTC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. .
- Publisher
- University Press of New England
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781611689761
- ISBN
- 9781611689761
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 17.69
€ 20.99
€ 17.69
Paperback. The memoir of popular BBC Radio 4 SATURDAY LIVE presenter and former member of the Communards, the Reverend Richard Coles. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: BGXA; HRCC91. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 198 x 24. Weight in Grams: 302.
- Publisher
- Orion Publishing Co
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780226194
- ISBN
- 9781780226194
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.69
€ 13.99
€ 10.69
Paperback. "Coming Home to Story" tells of the magic of stories and storytelling, and of their power to liberate the human spirit. Master storyteller Geoff Mead takes the reader inside the experience of telling and listening to stories. He shows how stories and storytelling engage our imaginations, heal communities and bring joy and passion to our lives. Num Pages: 224 pages, 20 b/w woodcuts. BIC Classification: BM; VS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 143 x 219 x 17. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- Vala Publishing Cooperative Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781908363015
- ISBN
- 9781908363015
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.41
€ 16.41
Paperback. A name synonymous with ground-breaking music, Tony Visconti has worked with the most dynamic and influential names in pop, from T.Rex and Iggy Pop to David Bowie and U2. This is the compelling life story of the man who helped shape music history, and gives a unique, first-hand insight into life in London during the late 1960s and '70s. Num Pages: 400 pages, 10 b/w, 60 col plates (32pp). BIC Classification: AVG; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 128 x 26. Weight in Grams: 412.
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780007229451
- ISBN
- 9780007229451
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.17
€ 14.99
€ 11.17
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Random House USA Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 448
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780812978513
- ISBN
- 9780812978513
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 17.21
€ 21.99
€ 17.21
Paperback. An insider story of Edward Conlon's career in the New York Police Department. It tells of his first days as a rookie, walking a beat in the south Bronx through his time in narcotics and his ascent to gold shield detective. Num Pages: 576 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; BM; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 126 x 33. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Edition
- 01st Edition
- Publisher
- Ebury Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780091940324
- ISBN
- 9780091940324
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 18.49
€ 25.99
€ 18.49
Paperback. The first full biography of 'the father of rock 'n' roll'. Num Pages: 256 pages, Section: 8, 8pp b&w photos. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 127 x 18. Weight in Grams: 200.
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780749929466
- ISBN
- 9780749929466
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.48
€ 14.99
€ 11.48
Paperback. Translator(s): Proctor, Minna. Num Pages: 64 pages. BIC Classification: BGL; FA; JF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 184 x 114. .
- Publisher
- New Directions Publishing Corporation
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780811226875
- ISBN
- 9780811226875
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.11
€ 13.99
€ 13.11
Paperback. Fascinating insight into the tempestuous life of one of our great poets through his letters, including those to the two great loves of his life. Featuring a bold new livery in celebration of the Dylan Thomas centenary. Num Pages: 96 pages. BIC Classification: BGLA; BJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 7. Weight in Grams: 100.
- Publisher
- Orion Publishing Co
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780227252
- ISBN
- 9781780227252
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 9.93
€ 11.99
€ 9.93
Paperback. Part confessional, part drunken-rant-on-the-bus, 'Girl on the Net' guides us through the lessons a thirty-something sex blogger has learned about sex and love. This book explores key sexual issues facing men and women: porn, kink, commitment, the biological clock, why feminist men are hot! And how society dictates how we should conduct and feel in our significant relationships and whether sex and love should really go hand in hand, or whether happiness lies in following your true desire.. Num Pages: 256 pages. .
- Publisher
- Bonnier Books Ltd
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781910536575
- ISBN
- 9781910536575
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 9.91
€ 11.99
€ 9.91
Hardcover. Those already familiar with or well-versed in Owen's work will find new material in this book, and those coming to Owen for the first time will enjoy a well researched, yet accessible, illustrated introduction to one of the twentieth century's greatest poets. Num Pages: 144 pages, 60 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: BGL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 169 x 17. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Publisher
- Bodleian Library, University of Oxford
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781851243945
- ISBN
- 9781851243945
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.60
€ 13.99
€ 11.60
Paperback. James Herriot is settling in to the Darrowby practice, but he still has plenty to learn.. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: BM; MZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 131 x 13. Weight in Grams: 214.
- Publisher
- Pan Books
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- Unabridged edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780330518161
- ISBN
- 9780330518161
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.68
€ 14.99
€ 11.68
Paperback. From the author of the phenomenal Sunday Times bestsellers 'One Child' and 'Ghost Girl', comes a startling and poignant memoir of three people's victimisation and abuse - and their heartbreaking but ultimately successful steps to recovery, with the help of Torey Hayden, an extraordinary teacher. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: BG; JNS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 178 x 113 x 29. Weight in Grams: 242. Clean copy in good condition
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- 1st
- SKU
- KIN0005414
- ISBN
- 9780007198207
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. From the author of the phenomenal Sunday Times bestsellers 'One Child' and 'Ghost Girl', comes a startling and poignant memoir of three people's victimisation and abuse - and their heartbreaking but ultimately successful steps to recovery, with the help of Torey Hayden, an extraordinary teacher. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: BG; JNS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 178 x 113 x 29. Weight in Grams: 242. Clean copy
- Condition
- Used, Good
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- 1st
- SKU
- KST0021509
- ISBN
- 9780007198207
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Charlie Miller was the best young Scottish footballer of his generation. In this book, he reveals how he's spent his entire life not knowing who his father is and relives his upbringing in Castlemilk - one of Glasgow's toughest housing estates. Num Pages: 256 pages, 8 pp colour plates. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 159 x 20. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Publisher
- Black and White Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845028275
- ISBN
- 9781845028275
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.45
€ 13.99
€ 10.45
Paperback. Roy Shaw is the ultimate hardman. He has cult status and commands a respect that few, even in the violent world he moves in, can equal. To him, violence is simply an accepted part of his profession. He doesn't exaggerate it, he can't excuse it and he refuses to apologize for it. Num Pages: 224 pages, 16pp b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 131 x 13. Weight in Grams: 194. 224 pages, 16pp b&w illustrations. Roy Shaw is the ultimate hardman. He has cult status and commands a respect that few, even in the violent world he moves in, can equal. To him, violence is simply an accepted part of his profession. He doesn't exaggerate it, he can't excuse it and he refuses to apologize for it. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: BTC. Dimension: 197 x 131 x 13. Weight: 196.
- Publisher
- John Blake
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- New
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781857825510
- ISBN
- 9781857825510
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.66
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Paperback. Num Pages: 336 pages, black and white photos throughout. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BTC; JPWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 264.
- Publisher
- Broadway Books (A Division of Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc)
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780307886118
- ISBN
- 9780307886118
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 13.67
€ 18.99
€ 13.67
Paperback. Nikolai Gogol was one of the great geniuses of nineteenth century Russian literature, with a command of the irrational unmatched by any writer before or since. His strange tales, though often read as forceful demands for social change, were displays of the fantasies of the human spirit. This book tells his story. Series: Penguin Modern Classics. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: BGL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 128 x 13. Weight in Grams: 178.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846143304
- ISBN
- 9781846143304
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.83
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Paperback. A largely autobiographical account of the author's life as one who fell in love first with physics and then with teaching physics to students. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations, colour plates. BIC Classification: BGTA; PDZ; PH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 148 x 214 x 20. Weight in Grams: 292.
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 1St Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781451607130
- ISBN
- 9781451607130
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.29
€ 14.99
€ 11.29
Paperback. In his talks to communities throughout the length and breath of Ireland, John Lonergan finds himself coming back to one theme: the importance of kindness. It is an unexpected theme for the former boss of Ireland's biggest and toughest prison, Mountjoy, but then John Lonergan is an unusual man. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: BGA; JKVP1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 19. Weight in Grams: 208.
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780718191474
- ISBN
- 9780718191474
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 16.39
€ 20.99
€ 16.39