Biography
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Biography
Paperback. Danny Wallace was bored. Just to see what would happen, he placed a whimsical ad in a local London paper. Within a month, he was receiving letters and emails from teachers, mechanics, sales reps, vicars, schoolchildren and pensioners. Soon he was proclaimed Leader. But who could deny the attraction of a global following of devoted joinees? Num Pages: 400 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BT; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 125 x 26. Weight in Grams: 280.
- Edition
- First Plume Printing
- Publisher
- Ebury Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780091895822
- ISBN
- 9780091895822
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.75
€ 19.99
€ 14.75
Paperback. We all know the system isn't working. Our governments are corrupt and the opposing parties pointlessly similar. In this book, the author lacerates the straw men and paper tigers of our conformist times and presents, with the help of experts, a vision for a fairer, sexier society that's fun and inclusive. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: APT; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 197 x 27. Weight in Grams: 274.
- Publisher
- Arrow
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780099594932
- ISBN
- 9780099594932
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 9.71
€ 13.99
€ 9.71
Paperback. Philip Larkin met Monica Jones at University College Leicester in autumn 1946, when they were both twenty-four; he was the newly-appointed assistant librarian and she was an English lecturer. This title consists of nearly two thousand letters, which chronicle various aspects of Larkin's life and the convolutions of their relationship. Editor(s): Thwaite, Anthony. Num Pages: 496 pages. BIC Classification: BGL; BJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 155 x 36. Weight in Grams: 642.
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber
- Number of pages
- 496
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780571239108
- ISBN
- 9780571239108
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 17.27
€ 25.99
€ 17.27
Paperback. Reveals the impact of political decisions on the people of Burma, from the terrible cost to the children of imprisoned dissidents - allowed to see their parents for only fifteen minutes every fortnight - to the effect of inflation on the national diet and of state repression on traditions of hospitality. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1FMB; 3JJPR; 3JMC; BJ; HBJF; HBLW3; HBLX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 17. Weight in Grams: 204.
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141041445
- ISBN
- 9780141041445
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 15.04
€ 16.99
€ 15.04
Paperback. Jerome K Jerome is without doubt best known today for his comic masterpiece "Three Men in a Boat". This work provides a selection from his other works demonstrative of the variety and brilliance of his writing. It is suitable for fans of "Three Men in a Boat" who want to find out more about its author's other works. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; BGL; DSBF; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 258. 160 pages. Jerome K Jerome is without doubt best known today for his comic masterpiece "Three Men in a Boat". This work provides a selection from his other works demonstrative of the variety and brilliance of his writing. It is suitable for fans of "Three Men in a Boat" who want to find out more about its author's other works. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 2AB; BGL; DSBF; DSK. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight: 258.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845886356
- ISBN
- 9781845886356
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.24
€ 19.99
€ 18.24
Paperback. Series: Dover Thrift Editions. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGHA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 205 x 129 x 11. Weight in Grams: 114.
- Publisher
- Dover Publications Inc.
- Number of pages
- 144
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780486290737
- ISBN
- 9780486290737
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 5.44
€ 5.44
Paperback. Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: AVG; AVGP; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 172 x 241 x 24. Weight in Grams: 858.
- Publisher
- Aspekt B.V., Uitgeverij
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789461538710
- ISBN
- 9789461538710
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 26.84
€ 36.99
€ 26.84
Paperback. Quite simply, the autobiography of a true international sporting legend and renowned businessman Num Pages: 576 pages, 16pp b/w photos and 8pp colour photos. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 129 x 40. Weight in Grams: 406.
- Publisher
- Headline Book Publishing
- Number of pages
- 576
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780755315390
- ISBN
- 9780755315390
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.16
€ 17.99
€ 13.16
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€ 11.57
€ 14.99
€ 11.57
Hardback. Num Pages: 224 pages, 16 colour illustrations, 8 colour plates. BIC Classification: BGHA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750967334
- ISBN
- 9780750967334
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.27
€ 26.99
€ 23.27
Paperback. One of the most captivating and influential actors in Hollywood writes not just about his life, but about life itself. Num Pages: 272 pages, b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; APF; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 133 x 198 x 20. Weight in Grams: 210.
- Publisher
- Pocket Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780743403863
- ISBN
- 9780743403863
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.26
€ 14.99
€ 11.26
Paperback. Tells the story of Marie Antoinette, who became the Queen of France at the age of fifteen. This title analyzes the chemistry of a woman's soul from her intimate pleasures to her public suffering as a Queen under the weight of misfortune and history. It describes Marie Antoinette in the King's bedroom, and with her children. Translator(s): Paul, Eden; Paul, Cedar. Num Pages: 592 pages. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JF; BGH; HBJD; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 124 x 32. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Publisher
- Pushkin Press
- Number of pages
- 592
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781906548308
- ISBN
- 9781906548308
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 12.83
€ 17.99
€ 12.83
Paperback. A revealing memoir of life below stairs Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3JJG; BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 132 x 13. Weight in Grams: 162.
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444735864
- ISBN
- 9781444735864
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.89
€ 13.99
€ 10.89
Paperback. A collection of Diana Mitford's articles and diary she wrote for her friends. Editor(s): Rynja, Martin. Num Pages: 520 pages, 24 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: BJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 127 x 36. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Publisher
- GIBSON SQUARE BOOKS LTD
- Number of pages
- 520
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2018
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781906142384
- ISBN
- 9781906142384
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 12.80
€ 15.99
€ 12.80
Paperback. Agatha Christie's 'most absorbing mystery' - her own autobiography, with new exclusive CD containing newly discovered priceless recordings from more than 40 years ago of Agatha dictating excerpts about her life as a writer. Num Pages: 544 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: BGLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 179 x 197 x 45. Weight in Grams: 582.
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Number of pages
- 544
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 1St Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780007314669
- ISBN
- 9780007314669
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.12
€ 19.99
€ 14.12
Paperback. A follow on to Princess, More Tears to Cry, this book intends to bring readers up to date with the Princess and her family: Dr Meena - the woman who helps abused women to heal and fight for their rights, and Fatima, the mother of twin daughters who, once abused and abandoned by her family, now works for the Princess in one of the royal palaces. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBXS; BGR; JFSJ1; JFSR2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 113 x 177 x 27. Weight in Grams: 210.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Transworld Publishers Ltd
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857503084
- ISBN
- 9780857503084
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.05
€ 11.99
€ 10.05
Paperback. Num Pages: 752 pages, 2 maps, section: 16 pages of b&w photos. BIC Classification: BGH; JPFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 152 x 37. Weight in Grams: 846.
- Publisher
- Little, Brown & Company United States
- Number of pages
- 752
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780316066129
- ISBN
- 9780316066129
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 18.49
€ 26.99
€ 18.49
Paperback. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: BT; VXQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 138 x 217 x 21. Weight in Grams: 244.
- Publisher
- Souvenir Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780285643543
- ISBN
- 9780285643543
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.01
€ 17.99
€ 13.01
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781138232327
- ISBN
- 9781138232327
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.14
€ 52.14
Paperback. Deals with the routine dependencies and confusions, hopes and triumphs of childhood. This title is also about emergence, as slowly, the beginnings of unsuspected rage that pushed the silent girl towards her voice. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 25. Weight in Grams: 258.
- Publisher
- Granta Books London
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 1st Edition Thus
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847080998
- ISBN
- 9781847080998
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.59
€ 13.99
€ 10.59
Paperback. A shocking insight into child abuse in Britain today as told by a Detective who worked in Child Protection. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; BTC; JFFE1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 130 x 20. Weight in Grams: 204.
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- KSG0019729
- ISBN
- 9781849832502
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. No. 3 in the series, Count Basie: Swingin' The Blues 1936-1950, chronicles Basie's life from the Kansas City years, discovery by John Hammond, triumph in New York with the floating swing of the All-American rhythm section and tenor saxist Lester Young, through to the eventual demise of the swingingest of big bands in January 1950. Series: Ken Vail's Jazz Itineraries. Num Pages: 112 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGJ; BGF; G; YNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 278 x 215 x 7. Weight in Grams: 326.
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810848825
- ISBN
- 9780810848825
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.01
€ 67.01
Hardback. On the 150th anniversary of his birth comes this monumental biography of conductor Arturo Toscanini, whose dramatic life was unparalleled among twentieth-century musicians. Num Pages: 992 pages, 80 photographs. BIC Classification: AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155. .
- Publisher
- WW Norton & Co
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781631492716
- ISBN
- 9781631492716
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 35.18
€ 42.99
€ 35.18
Paperback. Testimony Editor(s): Volkov, Solomon. Num Pages: 272 pages, 16 b&w photos. BIC Classification: AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 136 x 21. Weight in Grams: 330.
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780571227921
- ISBN
- 9780571227921
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.29
€ 19.99
€ 14.29