True stories
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True stories
Paperback. She was young, very beautiful and had everything to live for - but the life of Frances Shea, briefly married to Reggie Kray, remains one of the most tragic stories of the Swinging Sixties. Their tragic, doomed relationship continued to haunt the lives of those closest to Frances right to the end. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3JJPK; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 198 x 20. Weight in Grams: 218.
- Publisher
- John Blake
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- Revised
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784183745
- ISBN
- 9781784183745
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 9.82
€ 11.99
€ 9.82
Paperback. Num Pages: 314 pages, 11 B&W illustrations,24 B&W photos,29 colour photos. BIC Classification: 1DST; BJ; BTP; WSSN3; WTLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 144 x 202 x 27. Weight in Grams: 480.
- Publisher
- Taniwha Press UK
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780995469921
- ISBN
- 9780995469921
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.86
€ 15.86
Paperback. Looming ominously over the city, the stony battlements of Nottingham Castle speak of a long and violent criminal history. Illustrated with more than forty photographs as well as artwork, this selection of true-crime stories provides an introduction to the darker side of Nottinham's past. Series: Murder & Crime. Num Pages: 96 pages, approx 65. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMN; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 165 x 9. Weight in Grams: 306.
- Publisher
- Tempus Publishing Ltd
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752444963
- ISBN
- 9780752444963
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.25
€ 18.25
Hardcover. It is the true story, touched with a little magic, of the seafaring exploits of a Greek kitten. Serendipitously pulled out of the waves off the Greek island of Rhodes near the spot once occupied by the left foot of the statue of Helios the Sun God, which had straddled the entrance to Rhodes harbour. Num Pages: 176 pages, 20 drawings, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; 1DVGS; BT; WNGC; WSSN3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 232 x 23. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Publisher
- Seashell
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780955629112
- ISBN
- 9780955629112
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 18.57
€ 21.99
€ 18.57
Paperback. In 1826, 'resurrection men' stole thirty bodies from the graveyard of St Mary's Church in Nottingham to sell to unscrupulous medical establishments in London. In 1908, Mansfield tattoist Arthur Scott attacked a customer who refused to pay his bill. Scott tracked his quarry down after two days and in his attempt to shoot him, was caught by police. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMN; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 172 x 11. Weight in Grams: 410.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752455938
- ISBN
- 9780752455938
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.25
€ 18.25
Paperback. Num Pages: 80 pages, 25 mono photos. BIC Classification: 1DBKW; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 111 x 179 x 12. Weight in Grams: 136.
- Publisher
- Bradwell Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781910551172
- ISBN
- 9781910551172
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 7.23
€ 7.23
Paperback. Best-selling author's exploration of the lethal and murky world of Legal Highs. The first book on this highly controversial topic. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: BTC; JFFH1; JKVG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
- Publisher
- Quercus Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848667167
- ISBN
- 9781848667167
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 9.95
€ 11.99
€ 9.95
An account of the ascent of the 21,000ft Siula Grande peak in the Peruvian Andes. Joe Simpson and his climbing partner, Simon Yates, had achieved the summit before the first disaster struck. What happened and how they dealt with the psychological traumas that resulted is the subject of this book. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations, portraits. BIC Classification: 1KLSX; BTP; WSZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 15. Weight in Grams: 190.
- Publication date
- 1998
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780099771012
- ISBN
- 9780099771012
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 10.18
€ 14.99
€ 10.18
Hardcover. Num Pages: 264 pages, colour photos. BIC Classification: BTC; JKVF1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 161 x 20. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Prometheus Books United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781591027751
- ISBN
- 9781591027751
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 25.82
€ 25.99
€ 25.82
The Medici Conspiracy: The Illicit Journey of Looted Antiquities-- Fro...
Watson, Peter, Todeschini, Cecilia
Paperback. A true-life thriller completely exposes the network behind the illegal trade in ancient artifacts - and features a rich cast of rogues and some of the world's most prestigious art institutions. Num Pages: 448 pages, 16 pages b&w photographs. BIC Classification: ABK; AC; BTC; KCLT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140 x 31. Weight in Grams: 416.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- PublicAffairs
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781586484385
- ISBN
- 9781586484385
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 20.39
€ 24.99
€ 20.39
Paperback. A tale of two tugboats brimming with adventure, mishap and intrigue A rare and true-life seafaring adventure story with a difference! Num Pages: 192 pages, 8pp colour section. BIC Classification: BTP; WGG; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 170 x 12. Weight in Grams: 436.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Whittles Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849950343
- ISBN
- 9781849950343
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 21.82
€ 24.99
€ 21.82
Paperback. A handbook for surviving and succeeding during the teen years. It contains lessons on the nature of friendship and love, the importance of belief in the future and the value of respect for yourself and others. It also deals with tough issues like death, suicide and the loss of love. Num Pages: 368 pages, line drawings. BIC Classification: DQ; VXA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 135 x 29. Weight in Grams: 396.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Vermilion
- Edition
- 01st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780091826406
- ISBN
- 9780091826406
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 14.48
€ 18.99
€ 14.48
Paperback. Contains more than twenty real-life accounts of sea kayaking accidents that offers you potentially life-saving lessons. This book contains selected articles drawn from "Sea Kayaker" magazine. It answers the questions: What did the paddlers do wrong? What did they do right? And, how might the accident have been prevented? Num Pages: 192 pages, maps. BIC Classification: BT; VFDF; WSSN5. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 215 x 139 x 13. Weight in Grams: 256.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- McGraw-Hill Education - Europe United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780070084995
- ISBN
- 9780070084995
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 17.85
€ 23.99
€ 17.85
Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: 1DST; BTP; DNJ; HBTB; JFFN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Edition
- 01st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780141985220
- ISBN
- 9780141985220
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 10.28
€ 15.99
€ 10.28
Paperback. Num Pages: 172 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJPN; BTH; KNTJ; KNXB1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 209 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 316.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Spokesman Books
- Number of pages
- 172
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851247960
- ISBN
- 9780851247960
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 22.51
€ 22.51
Paperback. Reconstructs the murder in 1959 of a Kansas farmer, his wife and both their children. In this title, the author's study of the killings and subsequent investigation explores the circumstances surrounding this terrible crime and the effect it had on those involved. Series: Penguin Modern Classics. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 2ABM; BTC; FC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 22. Weight in Grams: 260. First British edition. Fine in original dust wrapper. DW showing age, sellotaped to spine, nicked and with small tears to edges. Sellotaped inside flaps taped front and back. Internally pages v. lightly toned, text is crisp and clear and remains a fine copy
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Penguin Classics
- Edition
- 01st Edition
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KSG0028277
- ISBN
- 9780141182575
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 98.00
€ 98.00
Paperback. A harrowing, profoundly personal investigation of the causes, effects, and communal toll of a deeply troubling crime - the brutal murder of three young children by their parents in the border city of Brownsville, Texas. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: BG; BTC; JFFE; JFSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 126. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Corsair
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9781472152145
- ISBN
- 9781472152145
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 6.49
€ 6.49
Hardcover. Num Pages: 258 pages, 40 b&w photos. BIC Classification: BT; JFFJ; JFM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 193 x 228 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1022.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Merrion Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- KKE0000988
- ISBN
- 9781785370762
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 10.49
€ 10.49
Paperback. A terrifying journey to the criminal heart of the Hell's Angels motorcycle club - the most infamous biker group in the world. 'Brilliant and highly readable .. an investigative tour-de-force. This is the first book to lift the lid on the real Hells' Angels.' TONY THOMPSON, author of the bestselling GANGS Num Pages: 480 pages, 2 x 8pp B&W plate sections. BIC Classification: BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 32. Weight in Grams: 358.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780340898338
- ISBN
- 9780340898338
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 12.97
€ 16.99
€ 12.97
Paperback. An entertaining new book about the trials and tribulations of an English couple trying to scratch a living in the Andalucian countryside in the late '80s. They relate their amusing (and occasional painful) experiences - and those of their pets. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DSE; BT; VSW; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 132 x 20. Weight in Grams: 304. Very good copy with light shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Survival Books
- Condition
- Used, Like New
- SKU
- KCW0018229
- ISBN
- 9781901130492
Paperback
Condition: Used, Like New
€ 5.12
€ 5.12