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True stories: discovery / historical / scientific

Paperback. Who invented the diving helmet? The First Treasure Divers reveals the true and fascinating story. It follows the lives of two brothers as they struggle to turn their newly-invented diving helmet to advantage and how they wrestle with apathetic and even hostile authorities for recognition of their invention. Num Pages: 219 pages, Line drawings. BIC Classification: BTH; WSSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 157 x 16. Weight in Grams: 352. The True Story of How Two Brothers Invented the Diving Helmet and Sought Sunken Treasure and Fame. 219 pages, Line drawings. Who invented the diving helmet? The First Treasure Divers reveals the true and fascinating story. It follows the lives of two brothers as they struggle to turn their newly-invented diving helmet to advantage and how they wrestle with apathetic and even hostile authorities for recognition of their invention. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: BTH; WSSC. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 16. Weight: 348.
Publisher
Aquapress
Number of pages
219
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781905492169
ISBN
9781905492169
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 13.80

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

€ 18.99
€ 17.89

Paperback. Great white sharks are enigmas. They ruled the oceans long before dinosaurs inhabited the earth, yet we know surprisingly little about them. Scientists speculate they can live for 60 years and grow to a massive 20 feet long. This title deals with great white sharks and the power they have over us. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations (some col.), 1 map. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; BTH; WNCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 133 x 21. Weight in Grams: 242.
Publisher
Vintage United Kingdom
Number of pages
304
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099555247
ISBN
9780099555247
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 16.26

Paperback. .
Publisher
Olympia Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848974357
ISBN
9781848974357
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 8.07

Paperback. Num Pages: 112 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; BTH; HBJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 137 x 8. Weight in Grams: 172.
Publisher
Dover Publications Inc. United States
Number of pages
112
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780486470146
ISBN
9780486470146
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.43

Paperback. The inspiration behind the powerful new film starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Tom Wilkinson and Emily Watson, this is the story of Dido Belle, whose adoption by an aristocratic family challenged the conventions of 18th century England. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JF; BTH; HBJD1; HBLL; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 131 x 22. Weight in Grams: 294.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers United Kingdom
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Film tie-in edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780007542727
ISBN
9780007542727
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 12.52

Paperback. Tells the story of brave Arctic explorers who died in their attempts to seek the North-West Passage and North Pole during the years 1845-1877. Among them was Jim Hand from Bray, Co Wicklow. Num Pages: 296 pages, Illustrations, maps, ports. BIC Classification: 1MTN; 3JH; BTH; HBTM; RGR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 160 x 20. Weight in Grams: 450.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd Dublin
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845889456
ISBN
9781845889456
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.40

Paperback. The author was the most famous traveller of his time. His voyages began in 1271 with a visit to China, after which he served the Kublai Khan on numerous diplomatic missions. This book offers a fascinating glimpse of what he encountered abroad: unfamiliar religions, customs and societies. Translator(s): Cliff, Nigel. Num Pages: 480 pages. BIC Classification: 1F; 3H; BTH; WTLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Number of pages
480
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780241253052
ISBN
9780241253052
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.49

Paperback. An accessible PB edition carrying forward the momentum of this gripping readable true life mystery/tragedy, compellingly solved by the author. Num Pages: 288 pages, approx. 60-70 phototgraphs. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 3JJPG; BTH; HBJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 151 x 16. Weight in Grams: 408.
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781452140032
ISBN
9781452140032
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.10

Hardcover. Num Pages: 288 pages, over 200 b&w photos, 35 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: BGHA; BTH; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ; HBWS; JWG; JWMV3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 303 x 216 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1418. Flying German Aircraft of World War II. 288 pages, over 200 b&w photos, 35 colour illustrations. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: BGHA; BTH; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ; HBWS; JWG; JWMV3. Dimension: 303 x 216 x 25. Weight: 1404.
Publisher
Hikoki Publications
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Edition
Revised ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781902109152
ISBN
9781902109152
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 44.99
€ 31.62

Paperback. AND THE BAND PLAYED ON brings to life the trauma of the Titanic through the true story of one family. Num Pages: 304 pages, 2 x 8pp. BIC Classification: 1QSAN; 3JJC; BTH; HBTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 193 x 125 x 21. Weight in Grams: 242.
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781444707960
ISBN
9781444707960
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.49

Hardcover. Num Pages: 272 pages, over 300 colour photographs & profiles. BIC Classification: BGH; BTH; BTM; HBLW; HBTM; HBWQ; KNDV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 303 x 218 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1310. A History of the Marine & Armament Experimental Establishment, 1920-1924, and the Marine Aircraft Experimental Establishment, 1924-1956. 272 pages, over 300 colour photographs & profiles. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: BGH; BTH; BTM; HBLW; HBTM; HBWQ; KNDV. Dimension: 303 x 218 x 23. Weight: 1310.
Publisher
Hikoki Publications
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781902109138
ISBN
9781902109138
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.65
€ 32.77

Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: BG; BM; BTH; HBJF; HBTB; HBWS1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130. .
Publisher
Pan Macmillan
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Main Market Ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781447253365
ISBN
9781447253365
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 10.90

Paperback. Assassination? Conspiracy? Evidence of the shocking truth is finally revealed. 'Shocking new details' HERALD SUN Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: BTC; BTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 128 x 25. Weight in Grams: 320.
Publisher
Import Aus
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780733636417
ISBN
9780733636417
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 9.94

Hardback. Having spent most of his service as a detective, Tony nott documents here his experiences and investigations. Num Pages: 240 pages, 32 images. BIC Classification: 1FBQ; BTH; BTM; JWXK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781473898912
ISBN
9781473898912
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 22.39

Paperback. The first voyage in In Mischief's Wake gives H.W. Tilman's report of the loss of Mischief. He buys Sea Breeze and makes landfall in Iceland before heading to East Greenland. Forty miles from Scoresby Sound, 'a polite mutiny' forced him to abandon the voyage. The following year, he completes a voyage he considered 'certainly the happiest'. Series: H.W. Tilman - The Collected Edition. Num Pages: 176 pages, Black and white maps and photographs. BIC Classification: 1DNC; 1MTNG; BTH; WSSN3; WTLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 160 x 217 x 23. Weight in Grams: 298.
Publisher
Tilman
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
New edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781909461369
ISBN
9781909461369
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 14.99

Hardback. Marco Polo voyages began in 1271 with a visit to China, after which he served the Kublai Khan on numerous diplomatic missions. This translation gives an account of his travels and offers a glimpse of what he encountered abroad: unfamiliar religions, customs and societies; the spices and silks of the East; and wild beasts of faraway. Translator(s): Cliff, Nigel. Series: Penguin Clothbound Classics. Num Pages: 480 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1F; BTH; WTLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 206 x 132 x 32. Weight in Grams: 592.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
9780141198774
ISBN
9780141198774
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 22.99
€ 14.83

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Author Solutions
Number of pages
103
Condition
New
SKU
V9781456776671
ISBN
9781456776671
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 14.02

Paperback. "The compass' rocky evolution is charted with an enthusiast's passion..A fascinating adventure."-Bernadette Murphy, Los Angeles Times Num Pages: 320 pages, 20 illustrations. BIC Classification: BTH; RGR; TRLN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 137 x 20. Weight in Grams: 270.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
WW Norton & Co United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393327137
ISBN
9780393327137
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.74

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