True stories
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True stories
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€ 11.02
€ 14.99
€ 11.02
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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 20.99€ 20.45
€ 20.99
€ 20.45
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€ 9.08
€ 10.99
€ 9.08
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€ 15.35
€ 18.99
€ 15.35
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
€ 18.99
€ 16.66
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
€ 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€ 16.22
€ 20.99
€ 16.22
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
€ 16.35
€ 16.35
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
€ 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€ 13.11
€ 14.99
€ 13.11
Paperback. A collection of tales that can inspire you to live your dreams. It presents stories that demonstrate the best qualities we share as human beings: compassion, grace, forgiveness, generosity and faith and they share a collected wisdom on love, parenting, teaching, death and the overcoming of obstacles. Num Pages: 320 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: DQ; VXA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 135 x 23. Weight in Grams: 344.
- Publisher
- Vermilion
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780091819569
- ISBN
- 9780091819569
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 16.00
€ 21.99
€ 16.00
Paperback. The inspirational true story of one man overcoming enormous odds - including sexual abuse from his alcoholic mother - to choose his own path in life and become a truly exceptional human being. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: BGA; BTP; VFJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 131 x 26. Weight in Grams: 246.
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- KSG0014682
- ISBN
- 9780007256372
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. The inspirational true story of one man overcoming enormous odds - including sexual abuse from his alcoholic mother - to choose his own path in life and become a truly exceptional human being. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: BGA; BTP; VFJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 131 x 26. Weight in Grams: 316. Some shelf wear, but remains very good
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- SKU
- KTJ0006597
- ISBN
- 9780007256372
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Eddie Maher used to spend every day guarding big bags of someone else's cash. He'd always dreamed about the big house and the sporty car, and working for Securicor wasn't getting him anywhere fast. But all that was to change. In 60 seconds, he grabbed GBP1.2M. This is the true story of the cheekiest heist ever. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 141 x 22. Weight in Grams: 246.
- Publisher
- John Blake Publishing Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781782197478
- ISBN
- 9781782197478
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.99€ 9.10
€ 10.99
€ 9.10
Paperback. The lap dancing industry has long argued that it offers an everyday service within free market guidelines, but in 2010 the UK government legislated that lap dancing venues in the UK should be classed as sex establishments. This title tells the author's story as she has worked as a lap dancer herself. Num Pages: 152 pages. BIC Classification: BTX; JFFK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 137 x 14. Weight in Grams: 224. The Bare Reality of Lap Dancing. 152 pages. The lap dancing industry has long argued that it offers an everyday service within free market guidelines, but in 2010 the UK government legislated that lap dancing venues in the UK should be classed as sex establishments. This title tells the author's story as she has worked as a lap dancer herself. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: BTX; JFFK. Dimension: 215 x 137 x 14. Weight: 224.
- Publisher
- Clairview Books
- Number of pages
- 152
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781905570324
- ISBN
- 9781905570324
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.50
€ 11.99
€ 10.50
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
€ 21.44
€ 21.44
Paperback. BIC Classification: BT; DC; HR; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 146.
- Publisher
- Thin Man Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780993014123
- ISBN
- 9780993014123
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 11.96
€ 11.99
€ 11.96
Paperback.
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- Sphere
- Number of pages
- 384
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- Export ed
- SKU
- KNW0007747
- ISBN
- 9781847443182
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99