True stories
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True stories
Paperback. A poet, a gangster and an agent of the Resistance; 'Deserter' details three astonishing lives shaped by the decision to flee during WWII. Num Pages: 416 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJH; BTM; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 207 x 150 x 27. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Publisher
- William Collins
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- paperback / softback
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780007345939
- ISBN
- 9780007345939
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 12.45
€ 16.99
€ 12.45
Paperback. In May 1946, John Caldwell, stranded in Panama after the war, set out single-handed on a 9,000 mile journey aboard the 29-foot PAGAN to rejoin his wife in Sydney. Num Pages: 336 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, 1 maps. BIC Classification: BTP; WSSN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 151 x 25. Weight in Grams: 412. Good copy with some shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Sheridan House
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KKD0008647
- ISBN
- 9780924486203
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 17.95
€ 17.95
Paperback. The inside story of a lifetime spent fighting crime, from local Garda in Kildare to Detective Superintendent, tackling everything from small local crimes to major national and international investigations. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; BM; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 160 x 225 x 26. Weight in Grams: 434.
- Publisher
- O'Brien Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847177728
- ISBN
- 9781847177728
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 13.69
€ 14.99
€ 13.69
Paperback. From Harold Schechter, one of the principle chroniclers of the world's greatest psychopathic killers comes the definitive account of Ed Gein, whose ghoulish crimes stunned an unsuspecting nation. Num Pages: 256 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- Gallery Books
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780671025465
- ISBN
- 9780671025465
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 12.56
€ 16.99
€ 12.56
Paperback. Since the brutal slaying of the Rev John Hay, Vicar of South Brent, dragged from his church and slaughtered in 1436, Devon has had its fair share of 'murder most foul'. This book recounts several notable cases, from the killing of Sarah and Edward Glass at Wadland Down in 1827, to the horrific murder of Emma Doidge and her boyfriend William Rowe. Series: Sutton True Crime History. Num Pages: 160 pages, 60 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWD; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 173 x 13. Weight in Grams: 496.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750944083
- ISBN
- 9780750944083
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.05
€ 18.05
Paperback. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 17. Weight in Grams: 186.
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- Monday Books
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- UK ed.
- SKU
- KNW0008964
- ISBN
- 9780955285479
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 5.49
€ 5.49
Disco's Out...Murder's In!: The True Story of Frank the Shank and L.A....
Mattioli, Heath, Spacone, David
Paperback. Num Pages: 230 pages. BIC Classification: AVGU; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 244 x 18. Weight in Grams: 396.
- Publisher
- Feral House
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781627310185
- ISBN
- 9781627310185
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 21.04
€ 27.99
€ 21.04
Paperback. Editor(s): Blezard, Paul; Maden-Schiannini, Nikki. Num Pages: 380 pages, 79 line drawings, 40 colour photos. BIC Classification: BTP; WGCK; WTLC; WTLP; YNTR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (Y) Teenage / Young Adult. Dimension: 210 x 147 x 31. Weight in Grams: 528.
- Publisher
- Sam Manicom United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 380
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780955657320
- ISBN
- 9780955657320
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.01
€ 20.01
Paperback. Dr Rosemary Leonard shares her incredible stories from a 25-year career as a GP Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: BT; VFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 132 x 22. Weight in Grams: 240.
- Publisher
- Headline Book Publishing
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780755362066
- ISBN
- 9780755362066
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.44
€ 14.99
€ 11.44
Paperback. The explosive biography of a Sicilian Mafia Don by his whistle-blowing son. Translator(s): Thompson, N. S. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1DST; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 26. Weight in Grams: 330.
- Publisher
- Quercus
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857382153
- ISBN
- 9780857382153
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 12.95
€ 16.99
€ 12.95
Paperback. Inspirational stories and life lessons from the Olympic athlete and war hero Louis Zamperini. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: BTP; VSPM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 128 x 244 x 18. Weight in Grams: 218.
- Publisher
- Piatkus Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1845
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780349406473
- ISBN
- 9780349406473
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.69
€ 13.99
€ 10.69
Paperback. The incredible true story of the FBI's most successful undercover agent now reissued as a Great Read Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: BG; BTC; JKVM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 27. Weight in Grams: 344.
- Publisher
- Hodder Paperbacks
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780340922651
- ISBN
- 9780340922651
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 12.95
€ 16.99
€ 12.95
Paperback. Life in the largely rural county of Dorset has not always been idyllic, for over the years it has experienced numerous murders, some of which are little known outside the county borders, others that have shocked the nation. Series: Murders. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWT; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 177 x 11. Weight in Grams: 410.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750951074
- ISBN
- 9780750951074
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.05
€ 18.05
Paperback. When Scotland Yard found the remains of Doctor Crippen's wife under the cellar floor of their London home, a trial began that would fascinate and shock the world. In this carefully researched, gripping book, the whole remarkable story unfolds Num Pages: 256 pages, 61. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3JJC; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 127 x 199 x 19. Weight in Grams: 238.
- Publisher
- Amberley
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445634654
- ISBN
- 9781445634654
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.21
€ 18.21
Hardcover. Dr Crippen's murder of his wife Cora has stuck in the public imagination for many reasons. This work combines a narrative with facts from witness statements, and police reports. Num Pages: 112 pages, 20 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 136 x 17. Weight in Grams: 234.
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- National Archives
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781905615155
- ISBN
- 9781905615155
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 9.75
€ 9.75
Paperback. How many of us have dreamt of playing like Seve Ballesteros or Ben Hogan? Of playing just one round of par golf? Author John Richardson actually did it, and in this book, you will find out how. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: BT; WSJG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 135 x 61. Weight in Grams: 264.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Blackstaff Press Ltd
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- UK ed.
- SKU
- V9780856408410
- ISBN
- 9780856408410
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 12.95
€ 13.99
€ 12.95
Paperback. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140. Weight in Grams: 457.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781620402528
- ISBN
- 9781620402528
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 12.88
€ 14.99
€ 12.88
Paperback. Drawn on a vast array of originial sources - among them witness statements, coroners' reports and court records - to produce a revealing insight into the East End's darkest moments, this title looks at nine cases: the still mysterious Ratcliffe Highway Murders of 1811; Henry Wainwright, Israel Lipski, and many more. Series: Murders. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 170 x 11. Weight in Grams: 398.
- Publisher
- The History Press
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750950695
- ISBN
- 9780750950695
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.06
€ 16.06
Paperback. Cannibalism is one of the oldest and deepest seated taboos. This work provides a lively and easily digestible account from the earliest incidents through to the modern day. It includes ritual cannibalism in primitive societies; cases in mythology, literature and fairy tales and contemporary figures. Num Pages: 360 pages, 16 illusrations. BIC Classification: BTC; HBTB; JHBT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 146 x 25. Weight in Grams: 336.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750943734
- ISBN
- 9780750943734
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 14.90
€ 16.99
€ 14.90
Paperback. A true story about the impact of sexual abuse and rise of internet pornography. As a doctor, as well as a wife and mother, Alice Wells tackles her complex feelings of bereavement - mourning the death of a man she loves, while struggling with the unfolding knowledge of his hidden life as a paedophile and his abuse of their daughter. Num Pages: 284 pages. BIC Classification: BTC; JFFE1; JFFE2; VFJX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 198 x 24. Weight in Grams: 202.
- Publisher
- Mirror Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781907324611
- ISBN
- 9781907324611
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.99€ 9.66
€ 10.99
€ 9.66