Prose: non-fiction
Results 1021 - 1040 of 1957
Prose: non-fiction
Hardback. A critical edition of Scott's first novel about Edward Waverley, a young, cultured man whose sensibilities lead to his involvement in the Jacobite Rising of 1745. Editor(s): Garside, Peter. Series: Edinburgh Edition of the Waverley Novels. Num Pages: 608 pages, None. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; 2AB; DNF; DSBF; FC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 223 x 149 x 38. Weight in Grams: 934.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Number of pages
- 608
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748605675
- ISBN
- 9780748605675
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 138.68€ 122.76
€ 138.68
€ 122.76
Paperback. A compendium of never-before-collected quotations from #1 New York Times-bestselling author Christopher Hitchens on hundreds of subjects Editor(s): Mann, Windsor. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: DNJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 233 x 26. Weight in Grams: 456. From Alcohol to Zionism: The Very Best of Christopher Hitchens. 336 pages. Editor(s): Mann, Windsor. A compendium of quotes of number 1 "New York Times" bestselling author Christopher Hitchens. Drawn from his many TV appearances, debates, lectures, interviews, articles, and books, it is arranged alphabetically by subject, from Atheism to Alcoholism, Mother Teresa to George Orwell, Islamofacism to Iraq, Smoking to Sex, and more. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: DNJ. Dimension: 155 x 233 x 26. Weight: 440.
- Publisher
- Hachette Books
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- Original
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306819582
- ISBN
- 9780306819582
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 14.47
€ 18.99
€ 14.47
Paperback. A sweeping epic of the Viking Age, Grettir's Saga follows the life of the outlaw Grettir the Strong as he battles against sorcery, bad luck, and the vengefulness of his enemies. Among the most famous and widely read of Iceland's sagas, this new translation features extensive illustrative material to elucidate the story. Translator(s): Byock, Jesse L. Series: Oxford World's Classics. Num Pages: 336 pages, c. 14 black and white maps and illustrations. BIC Classification: 2ACSX; DN; DSBB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 82 x 21. Weight in Grams: 248.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780192801524
- ISBN
- 9780192801524
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 12.16
€ 14.99
€ 12.16
Paperback. Taneda Santoka's poetry attracted limited notice during his lifetime (1882-1940), but there has been a remarkable upsurge of interest in his life and writings. Including 245 poems and selected diary excerpts, For All My Walking makes Santoka's work available to English-speaking readers. Translator(s): Watson, Burton. Series: Modern Asian Literature Series. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: DCF; DNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 211 x 142 x 7. Weight in Grams: 152.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231125178
- ISBN
- 9780231125178
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 21.51
€ 27.99
€ 21.51
Paperback. The never-before-published letters of Charles Bukowski on the art of writing Editor(s): Debritto, Abel. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: DN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 129 x 22. Weight in Grams: 158.
- Publisher
- Canongate Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781782117247
- ISBN
- 9781782117247
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.39
€ 13.99
€ 10.39
Hardcover. The letters of Heloise and Abelard will remain one of the great, romantic and intellectual documents of human civilization while they, themselves, are probably second only to Romeo and Juliet in the fame accrued by tragic lovers. Here for the first time in Mart Martin McLaughlin's edition is the complete correspendence with commentary. Editor(s): McLaughlin, Mary Martin; Wheeler, Bonnie. Series: New Middle Ages. Num Pages: 385 pages, biography. BIC Classification: DNF; HPCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 162 x 25. Weight in Grams: 672.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 386
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780312229351
- ISBN
- 9780312229351
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 106.78
€ 106.78
Paperback. The best of short literary memoirs, essays and reflections, many of which were written expressly for this collection. Editor(s): Kitchen, Judith; Lenney, Dinah. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 141 x 210 x 27. Weight in Grams: 282.
- Publisher
- WW Norton & Co
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780393350999
- ISBN
- 9780393350999
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 15.91
€ 16.99
€ 15.91
Paperback. This collection of essays features the theme of what people wanted as children. The contributing writers include: Doris Lessing, Paul Auster, Brian MacKinnon and Nell Stroud. There are also pieces by George Steiner, J.M. Coetzee, Joyce Carol Oates, John Biguenet and Peter Walker. Editor(s): Jack, Ian. Series: Granta: The Magazine of New Writing. Num Pages: 256 pages, 20pp b&w photographs. BIC Classification: CFG; DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 149. Weight in Grams: 319.
- Publisher
- Granta Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Edition
- paperback / softback
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780903141079
- ISBN
- 9780903141079
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.43
€ 13.99
€ 10.43
Hardcover. "Momus" has attracted increasing attention from scholars as a work anticipating the realism of Machiavelli and the satiric wit of Erasmus. This edition provides a Latin text, based on the two earliest manuscripts, both corrected by Alberti himself, and includes a full translation into English. Translator(s): Knight, Sarah. Series: The I Tatti Renaissance Library. Num Pages: 480 pages. BIC Classification: 2ADL; 3H; DNF; DSBB; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 142 x 210 x 28. Weight in Grams: 554.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Number of pages
- 480
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674007543
- ISBN
- 9780674007543
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 32.52
€ 37.99
€ 32.52
Paperback. Offers a collection of author's critical essays and reflections. This title presents a discussion on contemporary art, issues and people. Num Pages: 928 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 131 x 41. Weight in Grams: 634.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780140289701
- ISBN
- 9780140289701
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 17.55
€ 24.99
€ 17.55
Paperback. A collection of short stories by skateboarders explores this enduring sport and the subculture it has spawned, delving into the humor, risk-taking, self-destructive behavior, and commerce that swirls around skateboarding. Original. Num Pages: 220 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 12. Weight in Grams: 254.
- Publisher
- Counterpoint New York
- Number of pages
- 220
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- KEX0228121
- ISBN
- 9781932360288
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. This is a reader covering Tolstoy's later beliefs after he had rejected orthodox religion. The book mainly draws on "Confession" (1879), "What is My Faith?" (1884) and other occasional pieces. Translator(s): Kentish, Jane. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: DNF; HRA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 16. Weight in Grams: 188.
- Publisher
- Penguin Classics
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1987
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780140444735
- ISBN
- 9780140444735
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.44
€ 14.99
€ 11.44
Paperback. In 1977, Steve Biko was murdered in his prison cell. He was only 31, but his vision and charisma - captured in this collection of his work - had already transformed the agenda of South African politics. This book looks at the philosophy of black consciousness, Bantustans and African culture. Series: Heinemann African Writers Series. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: DNF; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 132 x 10. Weight in Grams: 138. A Selection of Writings. Series: Heinemann African Writers Series. 160 pages. In 1977, Steve Biko was murdered in his prison cell. He was only 31, but his vision and charisma - captured in this collection of his work - had already transformed the agenda of South African politics. This book looks at the philosophy of black consciousness, Bantustans and African culture. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: DNF; JFSL3. Dimension: 198 x 132 x 10. Weight: 146.
- Publisher
- Heinemann International Litera
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1987
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780435905989
- ISBN
- 9780435905989
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.69
€ 16.69
Paperback. In 1831 Tocqueville set out from post-revolutionary France on a journey across America that would take him 9 months and cover 7,000 miles. This title presents an analysis of the life and institutions of 19th-century America. Editor(s): Kramnick, Isaac. Translator(s): Bevan, Gerald. Num Pages: 992 pages, chronology, notes. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; DNF; HBJK; HBLL; JPHV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 42. Weight in Grams: 666.
- Publisher
- Penguin Classics
- Number of pages
- 992
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- (13th printing)
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780140447606
- ISBN
- 9780140447606
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 13.00
€ 16.99
€ 13.00
Paperback. Editor(s): Miller, Eugene F. Num Pages: 684 pages, glossary, index. BIC Classification: DNF; HPC; HPQ; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 152 x 45. Weight in Grams: 1174.
- Publisher
- Liberty Fund Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 684
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1985
- Edition
- Revised
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780865970564
- ISBN
- 9780865970564
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 14.74
€ 14.99
€ 14.74
Paperback. How can a leader be strong and decisive, yet still inspire loyalty in his followers? When is it necessary to break the rules? Is it better to be feared than loved? In this book, the author answers all these questions in a work of realpolitik that still has shrewd political lessons. Num Pages: 176 pages, map. BIC Classification: HPS; JPA; JPHC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 202 x 144 x 11. Weight in Grams: 136.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Number of pages
- 176
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 01st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141442259
- ISBN
- 9780141442259
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.99€ 9.19
€ 10.99
€ 9.19
Paperback. In his own inimitable style, Boris Johnson, the new Mayor of London, turns his attention to the culture, manners and morals of British society, giving us a humorous, at times furious, but always entertaining read. Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; DN; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 202 x 168 x 30. Weight in Grams: 330.
- Edition
- Revised edition
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780007290963
- ISBN
- 9780007290963
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 12.52
€ 16.99
€ 12.52
Paperback. Presents a selection of John Donne's most powerful prose. In this title, he explores the metaphysical collision between poetry and religion, suicide and duty, the secular and the spiritual that characterized his times. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: DN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 197 x 31. Weight in Grams: 294.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141396712
- ISBN
- 9780141396712
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 13.00
€ 16.99
€ 13.00
Paperback. ESSAYISM is a personal, critical and polemical book about the genre, its history and its contemporary possibilities, itself an example of what it describes: an essay that is curious and digressive and at the same time held together by a personal voice and a polemical point. BIC Classification: DNF; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 125. .
- Publisher
- Fitzcarraldo Editions
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781910695418
- ISBN
- 9781910695418
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.13
€ 14.99
€ 11.13
Paperback. In "The Metamorphoses", Ovid draws on Greek mythology, Latin folklore, and tales from Babylon and the East to create a series of narrative poems, linked by the common theme of transformation. This is Arthur Golding's 16th-century translation of the verses. Editor(s): Forey, Madeleine. Translator(s): Golding, Arthur. Num Pages: 576 pages, chronology, bibliog , notes. BIC Classification: 2ADL; DNF; DSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 132 x 43. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 576
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- 2nd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780140422306
- ISBN
- 9780140422306
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 15.96
€ 21.99
€ 15.96