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Biography
Hardcover. The dramatic arc of Saigo Takamori's life, from his humble origins as a lowly samurai, to national leadership, to his death as a rebel leader, has captivated generations of Japanese readers and now Americans as well - his life is the inspiration for a major Hollywood film, The Last Samurai, starring Tom Cruise and Ken Watanabe. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations, maps, ports. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JH; 3JJC; BGH; HBJF; HBLL; HBLW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 160 x 25. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471089704
- ISBN
- 9780471089704
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 27.99
€ 38.99
€ 27.99
Hardcover. A revealing biography of a major figure in the Irish Republican Movement Num Pages: 459 pages, 24 b&w photos, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1DBR; BG; GTB; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 168 x 33. Weight in Grams: 904.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press Bloomington, IN
- Number of pages
- 412
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253347084
- ISBN
- 9780253347084
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 69.36
€ 69.36
Paperback. Num Pages: 210 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 150 x 12. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1974
- Publisher
- University Press of Kansas
- Edition
- New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700603596
- ISBN
- 9780700603596
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.31
€ 34.31
Hardcover. A testimony of a period of the history of 20th century mathematics. It includes recollections on the author's participation in the formation of the Bourbaki Group, tells of his meetings and conversations with mathematicians, and reflects his views on mathematics. It describes an extraordinary career of an exceptional man and mathematicians. Translator(s): Gage, Jennifer Curtiss. Num Pages: 197 pages, biography. BIC Classification: BG; PB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 160 x 20. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Birkhäuser
- Edition
- 1992nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783764326500
- ISBN
- 9783764326500
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 136.87
€ 136.87
Hardback. * An insightful new political biography of one of the most influential figures in contemporary French and European politics. * Explores the development of Mitterrand's career against the backdrop of post-war French politics and society. Series: Political Profiles S. Num Pages: 224 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 3JJP; BGH; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 159 x 23. Weight in Grams: 468.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745631042
- ISBN
- 9780745631042
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 70.74
€ 70.74
Hardcover. Come to know the literary legend that is L. Ron Hubbard - a leading light of American Pulp Fiction, a screenwriter in the Golden Age of Hollywood and a creative visionary who authored some of the world's most enduring masterpieces. Here is both the story and back-story of a man who remains among the most widely read writers of all time. Series: L. Ron Hubbard Series. Num Pages: 191 pages. BIC Classification: BGL; FC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 308 x 227 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1608.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- New Era Publications International APS Denmark
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788764934830
- ISBN
- 9788764934830
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 30.11
€ 45.99
€ 30.11
Hardcover. Series: Latino Pop Culture. Num Pages: 320 pages, biography. BIC Classification: BG; HBAH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 223 x 138 x 21. Weight in Grams: 510.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403988058
- ISBN
- 9781403988058
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 77.59
€ 77.59
paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Berkley United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 290
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780425250518
- ISBN
- 9780425250518
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.10
€ 11.10
hardcover. Fascinating insights into a man who rose to exert extraordinary power over a complex and volatile nation. Num Pages: 412 pages, 42 half-tones 1 map. BIC Classification: 1FMN; BGH; HBJF; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 152 x 34. Weight in Grams: 840.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Number of pages
- 412
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780521773263
- ISBN
- 9780521773263
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 57.19€ 56.64
€ 57.19
€ 56.64
Paperback. Num Pages: 386 pages. BIC Classification: BGX; HRAX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 153 x 229 x 26. Weight in Grams: 596.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University of Notre Dame Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780268044251
- ISBN
- 9780268044251
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.99€ 46.16
€ 51.99
€ 46.16
Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages, b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1MBFW; BGA; JFSL9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 269 x 226 x 17. Weight in Grams: 890.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Aboriginal Studies Press Australia
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780855758301
- ISBN
- 9780855758301
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 24.33
€ 32.99
€ 24.33
Paperback. A biography of Evelyn Sharp, a writer and a incorrigible rebel. It draws on Evelyn Sharp's publications, as well as letter and diaries describing experiences such as famine relief in Soviet Russia and daily life in wartime Kensington for an elderly woman. It is suitable for those interested in children's and women's literature. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations, black & white. BIC Classification: BGH; BGL. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 396.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Manchester University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780719080159
- ISBN
- 9780719080159
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.92
€ 33.92
Paperback. Poet and musician, Lady Anne Barnard lived at the heart of Georgian society. High-born yet egalitarian, she travelled to France to observe the Revolution, rejected numerous suitors, and lived independently. Her curious ways attracted gossip right into her final years when she raised an illegitimate child at her home in Berkeley Square. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 1DDF; 3JF; BGH; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780571311125
- ISBN
- 9780571311125
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 12.99€ 5.70
€ 12.99
€ 5.70
Paperback. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 2ABM; AN; BGA; DSBH; DSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 153 x 205 x 18. Weight in Grams: 356.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Theatre Communications Group Inc.,U.S. United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781559360951
- ISBN
- 9781559360951
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.32
€ 13.32
paperback. This work examines the career of Lloyd Morrisett - a television executive who developed the successful children's television programme "Sesame Street", with the aim of teaching pre-school children the basics of literacy. His other media and journalistic achievements are also listed. Num Pages: 292 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGF; JFD; KNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 3895 x 5830 x 17. Weight in Grams: 473.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- Fordham University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- SKU
- V9780823220410
- ISBN
- 9780823220410
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 35.43
€ 38.99
€ 35.43
Paperback. Melanie McGrath's critically acclaimed East End family memoir now in paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages, 16. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3JJ; BGHA; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 17. Weight in Grams: 184. Clean copy with minor shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Fourth Estate
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KOG0000945
- ISBN
- 9781841151434
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 5.70
€ 5.70
Paperback. Biography of Bart Starr, Green Bay Packers star quarterback during the Vince Lombardi era (1959-1968). Num Pages: 256 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 376.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1955
- Publisher
- Taylor Trade Publishing United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781589793156
- ISBN
- 9781589793156
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 17.92
€ 17.99
€ 17.92
Hardcover. "Chronicles of Faith" records the life of a man who influenced the course of higher education for African Americans and Africans throughout the twentieth century. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BGA; HR; JFSL3; JNM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 159. Weight in Grams: 567. An excellent, clean copy
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- The University of Alabama Press Tuscaloosa
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- Used, Like New
- SKU
- KRS0018129
- ISBN
- 9780817304591
Hardback
Condition: Used, Like New
€ 5.49
€ 5.49
Paperback. Very good copy with light shelf wear. Light nicks and creases. Small scoring to back endpapers, remains very good
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- The O'Brien Press
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KCW0014057
- ISBN
- 9780862785956
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
hardcover. Based on documentary research and extensive interviews, this book breaks new ground by relating the personal histories of child care pioneers to wider policy and practice developments. Num Pages: 232 pages, ports. BIC Classification: BG; JKSB1. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 148. Weight in Grams: 421.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- SKU
- V9781861343536
- ISBN
- 9781861343536
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 81.69
€ 81.69
BIC Classification: BGH; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 146 x 29. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Publication date
- 1960
- Publisher
- Syracuse University Press United States
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780815600206
- ISBN
- 9780815600206
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.45
€ 53.45
Paperback. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: BGH; JPHC; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 135 x 30. Weight in Grams: 268.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Broadside Books
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780062311221
- ISBN
- 9780062311221
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 15.68
€ 16.99
€ 15.68
Paperback. Num Pages: 300 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2ACG; BG; DSC; JM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- New York University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780814746677
- ISBN
- 9780814746677
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 33.24
€ 36.99
€ 33.24
Paperback. Num Pages: 398 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; BGH; HBJK; HBLW; KFFK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 608.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- The University of North Carolina Press United States
- Edition
- 1 New ed
- Number of pages
- 398
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781469614595
- ISBN
- 9781469614595
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.93
€ 54.93