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True stories

Paperback. As Scott and his two companions lay dying in their tent, elsewhere on the polar ice-cap six members of his ill-fated expedition, the Northern Party, were fighting for their lives. Led by Dr Levick, this title is based on his previously unpublished diaries, monographs, photographs and sketches. Num Pages: 224 pages, 16. BIC Classification: 1MTS; 3JJC; BTP; RGR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 153 x 16. Weight in Grams: 303.
Publisher
Pimlico London
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Condition
New
SKU
V9780712679954
ISBN
9780712679954
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 15.99

Paperback. What drives a woman to kill? Obsession? Revenge? Desperation? Or Pure Evil? Num Pages: Illustrations. BIC Classification: BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 21. Weight in Grams: 208.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
John Blake Publishing Ltd
Number of pages
295
Condition
New
SKU
V9781844548477
ISBN
9781844548477
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 14.28

Paperback. From the bestselling author of Fred & Rose, Heistis the astonishing story of the GBP53 million Tonbridge Securitas robbery. Num Pages: 512 pages, 2 x 16pp colour plates. BIC Classification: 1DBKESK; 3JMC; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 132 x 29. Weight in Grams: 410.
Publisher
Pocket Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1851
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847390554
ISBN
9781847390554
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.17

Paperback. Num Pages: 264 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BM; BTP; JFFE1; VFJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 144 x 15. Weight in Grams: 259.
Publisher
Health Communications
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780757317965
ISBN
9780757317965
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 15.30

Paperback. Series: True Crime History. Num Pages: 448 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 233 x 25. Weight in Grams: 572.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Kent State University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9781606351932
ISBN
9781606351932
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 60.29

Paperback. .
Publisher
SAGE Publications Inc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
4th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781506345444
ISBN
9781506345444
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 94.01

Paperback. Wensley Clarkson explores the dark and sinister side of the multi-billion-pound hash smuggling business: one fuelled by a brutal underworld network of dealers, drug barons, bent cops and even terrorists. Num Pages: 346 pages. BIC Classification: BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 20. Weight in Grams: 206.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Quercus
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781782061991
ISBN
9781782061991
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.44

Paperback. Drawing on a selection of sources and illustrated with more than fifty images, this collection of grisly tales explores the shadier side of Harrogate's past. It is suitable for those interested in the criminal history of this part of North Yorkshire. Series: Murder & Crime. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 166 x 5. Weight in Grams: 192.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752456225
ISBN
9780752456225
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.37

Paperback. Fully updated since Shipman's suicide, this is the in-depth and authoritative investigation of the UK's most prolific mass murderer. Num Pages: 448 pages, Section: 16, b/w. BIC Classification: BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 143 x 28. Weight in Grams: 314.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Edition
paperback / softback
Condition
New
SKU
V9780751529982
ISBN
9780751529982
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 12.99

Paperback. From dealing with underperformers to fighting off lawsuits, employee problems are the bane of a manager's existence. This book takes you inside the messy reality of situations gone wrong, including: a joking comment taken as a command; an email exchange that escalates ridiculously out of control; and the right employee.. fired the wrong way. BIC Classification: BT; KJMB; KJMV2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 89 x 60 x 6. Weight in Grams: 340.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Amacom United States
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814437773
ISBN
9780814437773
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 18.16

Paperback. Two spectacular dead bodies-Elizabeth Short, known as the Black Dahlia, found dumped and posed in a vacant lot in January 1947, and Marilyn Monroe, found dead in her home in August 1962-bookend this new history of Hollywood's postwar transition. Num Pages: 248 pages, 41 b/w. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; 3JJP; APF; BTC; HBJK; HBLW3; JFCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Publisher
University of California Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Edition Unstated
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520284326
ISBN
9780520284326
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 23.87

Paperback. Num Pages: 140 pages, 11 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: BGA; BT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 139 x 19. Weight in Grams: 328.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
140
Condition
New
SKU
V9781574091946
ISBN
9781574091946
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.06

paperback. Num Pages: 508 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBFM; 3JH; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 816.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
The Maryland Center for History and Culture United States
Number of pages
508
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780938420941
ISBN
9780938420941
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.65

Paperback. Steve Fielding's highly readable new book features each of the twenty-nine cases in one volume for the first time and is fully illustrated with photographs, news cuttings, rare documents and drawings. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESH; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 173 x 8. Weight in Grams: 342.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752457079
ISBN
9780752457079
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.37

Paperback. Over the years the high walls of London's Pentonville Prison have contained some of the most infamous criminals. . Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 174 x 9. Weight in Grams: 414.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
New ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750949507
ISBN
9780750949507
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.37

Paperback. Tells the story of those who ended up on the end of the hangman's rope at Norwich Castle Prison, Norwich City Prison on Earlham Road and the later Victorian Norwich Prison on Knox Road. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAN; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 178 x 13. Weight in Grams: 488.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752458656
ISBN
9780752458656
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.42

Paperback. For years, the high walls of Manchester's Strangeways Prison have contained some of England's infamous criminals. This title features the cases of the criminals such as: Dr Buck Ruxton, who butchered his wife and maid; John Jackson, who escaped from Strangeways after murdering a prison warder; and, Chung Yi Miao, who strangled his wife to death. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 173 x 10. Weight in Grams: 396.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750950527
ISBN
9780750950527
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.47

Paperback. Over the years the high walls of Liverpool's Walton Gaol have contained some of the infamous criminals from the north of England. Fully illustrated with photographs, cuttings and engravings, this title is suitable for anyone interested in the darker side of both Liverpool and the north of England's history. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 171 x 9. Weight in Grams: 400.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
146
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750947510
ISBN
9780750947510
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.34

Paperback. A book that gathers together the stories of 120 criminals hanged at both Lincoln Castle Prison and HMP Lincoln on Greetwell Road between 1203 and 1961. It features condemned that range from coiners and forgers, to thieves, highwamen and poisoners. Num Pages: 112 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAL; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 173 x 9. Weight in Grams: 340.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
112
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750951104
ISBN
9780750951104
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 16.37

Paperback. For years, the high walls of Leeds' Armley Gaol have contained many infamous criminals. Until hanging was abolished in the 1960s Armley was also the main centre of execution for convicted killers from all parts of Yorkshire and the east coast. This title is suitable for those who are interested in the shadier side of Yorkshire's history. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 173 x 11. Weight in Grams: 410.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750950930
ISBN
9780750950930
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.40

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