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Hardback. A former senior mujahidin fighter teams up with an ex-counter terrorism analyst in this remarkable account from the frontlines of the jihad Num Pages: 356 pages. BIC Classification: 1FCA; 3JMC; 3JMG; BTM; HBWS4. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 150 x 224 x 29. Weight in Grams: 590.
Publisher
C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849044202
ISBN
9781849044202
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 35.00

Paperback. Cocaine Confidential goes inside the lives of the coca farmers, the jungle sweat-shop workers, the smugglers, the suppliers, and, ultimately, the dealers who provide for the world's hundreds of millions of users, to reveal their stories for the first time. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: BTC; JKVG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 139 x 27. Weight in Grams: 396.
Publisher
Quercus
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
9781848663275
ISBN
9781848663275
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 4.99

Paperback. In spite of the perpetrators' intentions, the Tokyo gas attack left only twelve people dead, but thousands were injured and many suffered serious after-effects. This title features the author's interviews with the victims to tried and established precisely what happened on the subway that day. Translator(s): Birnbaum, Alfred; Gabriel, Philip. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; BTC; HBJF; HBLW3; JPWL. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 21. Weight in Grams: 230.
Publisher
Vintage Publishing
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
01st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099461098
ISBN
9780099461098
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.44

Paperback. Features the stories behind some of the most notorious murders in Norfolk's history. The cases covered here record the county's crimes, as well as famous murders that gripped not just Norfolk but the whole nation. This is an examination of the darker side of the county's past. Series: Sutton True Crime History. Num Pages: 144 pages, 60 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAN; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 172 x 10. Weight in Grams: 370.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750943666
ISBN
9780750943666
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.37

Paperback. Num Pages: 300 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBEJ; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 229 x 24. Weight in Grams: 544.
Publisher
ECW Press,Canada
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
First Paperback Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781770412613
ISBN
9781770412613
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 13.86

Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages, 8 page black and white plate section. BIC Classification: 1DBKSH; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 342.
Publisher
BLACK & WHITE PUBLIS
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
Updated ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845020552
ISBN
9781845020552
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.35

Paperback. A follow-up to "Bristol Murders" that brings together true-life historical murders that shocked not only the city but made headline news throughout the nation. Series: Murders. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWS; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 165 x 12. Weight in Grams: 416.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752456171
ISBN
9780752456171
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.40

Paperback. Theresa Cheung's latest collection of uplifting true-life stories of how angels can help, heal and save us. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: BT; VXPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 132 x 18. Weight in Grams: 240. Some light shelf wear, else as new
Condition
Used, Like New
Edition
UK ed.
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
SKU
KRA0011069
ISBN
9781849830133
Paperback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 4.99

Paperback. Fact proves far stranger than fiction in this collection of real-life crimes, scandals, tragedies and murders which either influenced the works of the world's most popular mystery writer or affected the lives of many famous personalities involved in her long and brilliant career. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 214.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752455396
ISBN
9780752455396
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.01

Paperback. Brings together numerous murderous tales that shocked not only the county but also made headlines throughout the country. This title includes the cases of Elizabeth and Betty Branch, a mother and daughter who beat a young servant girl to death in Hemmington in 1740; 13-year-old Betty Trump, whose throat was cut while walking home and many more. Series: Sutton True Crime History. Num Pages: 154 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWS; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 171 x 9. Weight in Grams: 402.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750947954
ISBN
9780750947954
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.40

Paperback. Presents a story of the charismatic Chris Gardner - a once homeless father who raised and cared for his son on the mean streets of San Francisco and went on to become a crown prince of Wall Street. At the age of twenty, Milwaukee native Chris Gardner, just out of the Navy, arrived in San Francisco to pursue a promising career in medicine. Num Pages: 320 pages, 8 pages colour photos. BIC Classification: BGBA; BTP; KNST. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 202 x 138 x 17. Weight in Grams: 260.
Publisher
Amistad
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
Media tie-in
Condition
New
SKU
V9780060744878
ISBN
9780060744878
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.34

Paperback. The rumbustious true story of the Victorian master thief who was the model for Conan Doyle's Moriarty, Sherlock Holmes' arch-rival. From the bestselling author of 'Operation Mincemeat' and 'Agent Zigzag'. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1KBB; 2AB; 3JH; BGH; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 23. Weight in Grams: 258.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers United Kingdom
Number of pages
350
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780006550624
ISBN
9780006550624
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.04

Paperback. From the violent anger the author suffered at the hands of his mother and father, to the continuous torments at school; from the way in which he coped with rejection from people he trusted, to suffering from bulimia and a wish to take his own life, he succeeded in making a better life for himself. This title presents his story. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: BT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 111 x 16. Weight in Grams: 140. Some shelf wear, but remains very good. Paper label to spine
Condition
Used, Very Good
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Penguin London
Publication date
2004
SKU
KTJ0006573
ISBN
9780141014623
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. A true detective story tracing the murder investigation of a human rights activist and Guatemalan bishop. It also traces Los Intocables struggle with the Guatemalan authorities, revealing the involvement of youth gangs, political corruption and organised crime. Num Pages: 416 pages, ill. BIC Classification: 1KLCG; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 128 x 33. Weight in Grams: 404.
Publisher
Atlantic Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
416
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848871953
ISBN
9781848871953
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.41

Paperback. The Voice of Witness book series takes a humanizing, literary approach to oral history to illuminate the stories of people impacted by injustice across the world. Series: Voice of Witness. Num Pages: 367 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BTC; JPV; LNFB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140. Weight in Grams: 367.
Publisher
Verso Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781786632241
ISBN
9781786632241
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 22.06

Paperback. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: BM; BTP; JFFE1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 270 x 32. Weight in Grams: 300.
Publisher
Bonnier Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781911274100
ISBN
9781911274100
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.06

Paperback. This ed. originally published: London: Leo Cooper, 1996. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJH; BTH; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ; JWXK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 410.
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
Reissue
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848842892
ISBN
9781848842892
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 15.36

Paperback. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGA; BTC; HRE. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 205 x 135 x 24. Weight in Grams: 268.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780061730481
ISBN
9780061730481
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 16.66

Paperback. Helle Amin seemed to have the perfect life on the tropical island of Bali with her husband and four children. But one day in 2002, this idyllic existence was shattered when she returned home from a shopping trip to find her children gone. It didn't take long to discover that her Saudi Arabian husband had taken them to live in his home country. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: BTP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 128 x 20. Weight in Grams: 224.
Publisher
John Blake Publishing Ltd London
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9781844546060
ISBN
9781844546060
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.10

paperback. Part of a series of books which examines real-life stories that have made newspaper headlines around the world, this looks at serial killers. Other titles available include "The World's Greatest Blunders" and "The World's Greatest Cults". Series: The Worlds Greatest. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 127 x 12. Weight in Grams: 134. Part of a series of books which examines real-life stories that have made newspaper headlines around the world, this looks at serial killers. Other titles available include "The World's Greatest Blunders" and "The World's Greatest Cults". Series: The Worlds Greatest. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 127 x 12. Weight in Grams: 134. Good copy with some shelf wear. Previous owner's markings on inside cover, half title page and title page.
Condition
Used, Good
Number of pages
192
Publisher
Octopus Publishing Group United Kingdom
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
SKU
KTG0011522
ISBN
9780753700891
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Twins Ron and Reg Kray were without doubt the most powerful, violent and deadly gangsters that London has ever known. They ran protection rackets, clubs and casinos, as well as fraudulent 'long firms'. They blackmailed, intimidated and killed. This title tells the story of their lives. Num Pages: 336 pages, 1 x 8pp b/w. BIC Classification: BG; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 136 x 23. Weight in Grams: 254.
Publisher
Transworld Publishers Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
336
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845967741
ISBN
9781845967741
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 16.26

Paperback. Over the centuries, South London has witnessed literally thousands of murders. Based on documents, trial and inquest transcripts, personal stories and contemporary newspaper reports, as well as visits to the crime scenes, this work is a study of cases that have shocked both capital and country. Series: Sutton True Crime History. Num Pages: 134 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 173 x 9. Weight in Grams: 358.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
0th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750944267
ISBN
9780750944267
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.37

Hardback. From the Royal Wedding to the London riots, Merlin's brave exploits for the Met as a top police horse have earned him celebrity status. Featuring in-depth interviews with officers who work with Merlin day-to-day, this book delves into the surprising history of British police horses and how they are a key part of law enforcement around the world. Num Pages: 223 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: BTP; WNF; WNGH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 137 x 19. Weight in Grams: 304.
Publisher
John Blake Publishing Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781782194651
ISBN
9781782194651
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 12.81

Paperback. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140. Weight in Grams: 457.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781620402528
ISBN
9781620402528
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 13.12

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