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True stories

Paperback. From burial grounds in the heart of Glasgow, Dundee and Edinburgh to quiet country graveyards in the Scottish Borders and Aberdeenshire, this book reveals where you can find extant pieces of anti-resurrectionist graveyard furniture, from mortsafes, coffin cages and underground vaults to watchtowers and morthouses. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 164 x 7. Weight in Grams: 246.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752456034
ISBN
9780752456034
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.37

Paperback. Until now, we believed that everything had been said about the rise and fall of the most infamous drug lord of all time, Pablo Escobar. In this book, his son brings us the dramatic truth. It is about a man of contradictions - generosity and infinite love for his family; yet capable of the most extreme acts of cruelty and violence. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: BTC; JKVG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 126 x 23. Weight in Grams: 272.
Publisher
Ebury Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781785035142
ISBN
9781785035142
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 14.48

Paperback. Chronicles the darker side of life in the London between 1870 and 1900. This book features murderers and footpads, pimps and prostitutes, riots, rebels, bizarre funerals, disaster and peculiar medicine. It is illustrated with engravings, newspaper reports, photographs and original documents. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3JH; BTC; GBCY; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 175 x 247 x 13. Weight in Grams: 494.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750948593
ISBN
9780750948593
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.37

Paperback. The true story behind one of the greatest achievements of the 20th century: how Christiaan Barnard managed the first heart transplant Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: BT; MNH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 24. Weight in Grams: 270.
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781471135347
ISBN
9781471135347
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 9.71

Paperback. .
Publisher
Asta Print
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780993486203
ISBN
9780993486203
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 17.89

Paperback. Num Pages: 122 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 139 x 10. Weight in Grams: 170.
Publisher
Stackpole Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780811736299
ISBN
9780811736299
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.07

Paperback. 'Gripping - A highly intense and enjoyable read.' Rolling Stone Num Pages: 512 pages. BIC Classification: 1MBF; BTC; URH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 143 x 37. Weight in Grams: 546.
Publisher
Canongate Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
512
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9780857862594
ISBN
9780857862594
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 14.07

Paperback. An exploration of murders in Northamptonshire from 1852 to 1952. A chapter is devoted to each murder featured. Kevin Turton covers not only the events and subsequent investigation but also the trial of the killer and public reaction to the crime. Series: Sutton True Crime History. Num Pages: 172 pages, 60 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMM; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 173 x 10. Weight in Grams: 362.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750933292
ISBN
9780750933292
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.40

Paperback.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752479460
ISBN
9780752479460
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.37

Paperback. Num Pages: 656 pages, 30 b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BTC; JFHC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 154 x 37. Weight in Grams: 672.
Publisher
Trine Day United States
Number of pages
656
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
Revised
Condition
New
SKU
V9781936296071
ISBN
9781936296071
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 18.74

Paperback. The definitive account of the Madeleine McCann case. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 197 x 29. Weight in Grams: 268.
Publisher
Headline Publishing Group
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472211590
ISBN
9781472211590
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 13.01

Paperback. The worst storm in history seem from the wheelhouse of a doomed fishing trawler; a mesmerisingly vivid account of a natural hell from a perspective that offers no escape. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: 1QSA; BTP; HBTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 129 x 197 x 17. Weight in Grams: 212.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780007230068
ISBN
9780007230068
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.05

Paperback. When the Krays were arrested, they made a mistake. They told Albert to admit the killing of Frank Mitchell. Albert testified against them and his evidence landed the Krays thirty years. This book reveals the inside story of the Krays. It charts the rise of the country's notorious criminals, and their descent into self-destruction. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 177 x 113 x 19. Weight in Grams: 150. 272 pages. When the Krays were arrested, they made a mistake. They told Albert to admit the killing of Frank Mitchell. Albert testified against them and his evidence landed the Krays thirty years. This book reveals the inside story of the Krays. It charts the rise of the country's notorious criminals, and their descent into self-destruction. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: BTC. Dimension: 177 x 113 x 19. Weight: 150.
Publisher
John Blake
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9781844545056
ISBN
9781844545056
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 8.99
€ 8.86

Paperback. Nick's parents purchased an old Thames sailing barge. It was an unusual choice of a home in a time when new houses were in demand after Second World War. Nick was lucky to be brought up on board, moving school as the barge moved from port to port on the Medway and Thames. The barge was overhauled by Nick's parents, but the children helped too. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3JJPG; BT; HBTB; WGGN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 249 x 173 x 17. Weight in Grams: 654.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752442259
ISBN
9780752442259
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.43

Paperback. Archibald Hall was one of Scotland's most enigmatic criminals. A man of multiple personae, Hall was more widely known as Roy Fontaine, the Monster Butler who murdered five people, including his own brother. Num Pages: 224 pages, 8 pp. plates. BIC Classification: BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 328.
Publisher
B & W Pub
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845023362
ISBN
9781845023362
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.35

Paperback. This fascinating history covers all varieties of crime on the railways and how it has changed over the years, from assaults and robberies, to theft, murder, vandalism, football and crowd activity, suicide on the line, fraud and white collar crime, and also looks at the use of railway crime in film and literature. Num Pages: 192 pages, 65 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; BTC; WGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750982696
ISBN
9780750982696
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.35

Paperback. Num Pages: 304 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMW; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 160 x 18. Weight in Grams: 318.
Publisher
Milo Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
304
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781903854884
ISBN
9781903854884
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 12.10

Paperback. The Sunday Times top-ten bestseller -- a passionate page-turner by a soldier with something to say Num Pages: 352 pages, col. Illustrations. BIC Classification: BTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 25. Weight in Grams: 306.
Publisher
Pan Publishing
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780330471923
ISBN
9780330471923
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 11.65

Paperback. Agripping and detailed account of the decade's most sensational murder and trial. Num Pages: 464 pages, 8 pp colour plates. BIC Classification: BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 31. Weight in Grams: 320.
Edition
UK ed.
Publisher
Simon & Schuster UK
Number of pages
464
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847398628
ISBN
9781847398628
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 8.98

Paperback. For decades the walls of Durham Gaol have contained some of the country's most infamous criminals. Until hanging was abolished in the 1960s it was also the main centre of execution for convicted killers from all over the north east. A total of 76 people took the short walk to the gallows here. This book features each of the 76 cases. Num Pages: 128 pages, 50 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYD; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 174 x 3. Weight in Grams: 370.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
07th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750947503
ISBN
9780750947503
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.37

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