Biography

The book titled Looking Backwards: Recollections by the author Colette. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about this title.

In a work of detection based on a lifetime of research, a co-author of "The Dead Sea Scrolls Uncovered" identifies the "missing link" between Judaism and early Christianity as James...

Part personal quest, part family memoir, part World War II history- and one horrifying family secret. What if you found out that your grandfather-the man who had been a demanding,...

From the #1 bestselling author of Running with Scissors and Dry --a contagiously funny, heartwarming, shocking, twisted, and absolutely magical collection. True stories that give voice to the thoughts we...

The book titled Waterline: Of Fathers, Sons, and Boats by the author Joe Soucheray. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about this title.

Secondhand History, Biography & Ideas Bargain Book Box — 21 Books Dava Sobel's Longitude — the book that made narrative popular science a commercial force in the 1990s — sits...

Jackie Handbook is a groundbreaking new interpretation of the life of Jackie Kennedy Onassis and the extraordinary influence of the image she so carefully crafted. It is illustrated with some...

This superb new biography provides the fullest narrative of Van Dyck's life and personality to appear in English. Commonly pigeonholed as a follower of Rubens or as the court painter...

A thrilling new biography of Dwight Eisenhower set in the months leading up to D-Day, when he grew from a well-liked general into one of the singular figures of American...

'You think you've married a journalist, then, horrors, he becomes a politician.' 'Sarah Vine is the Bridget Jones of politics.' Plum Sykes 'Everyone in Westminster is talking about it.' The...

'The compelling stories in this book are funny, uplifting and at times poignant and sad, but always honest. I learned such a lot. ' - Lorraine Kelly 'A beautifully heartfelt...

A funny, practical and crucial guide for women facing the life-changing prospect of returning to work after having children. When Dolly had her children, the idea of returning to the...

Edition: later repr.,Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good , price clippedMarkings: No markingsA celebrated memoir from one of Britain's most distinguished actors, Blessings in Disguise chronicles Alec Guinness's...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Tanning and foxing , price clippedMarkings: No markingsThis compelling biography, Marlene: The Life Of Marlene Dietrich, chronicles the extraordinary journey of the iconic...

Condition remarks:Book: Fair Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Clipped fep. Bolte From Bamganie by Barry Muir chronicles the remarkable life and political journey of Sir Henry...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Very goodPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis compelling historical diary, The Cecil King Diary: 1965-1970, chronicles a pivotal era in British politics and society. From his unique...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerA richly detailed literary biography, Alan Judd's Ford Madox Ford chronicles the turbulent life and enduring legacy of one of...

Condition remarks:Book: Good , ex-libraryJacket: Very goodPages: Good Markings: Ex-library with usual markingsA landmark work of oral history and social commentary, The Great Divide: Second Thoughts on the American Dream...

Edition: 1st ed.,Condition remarks:Book: Very good Jacket: Very goodPages: Good Markings: Signed with inscriptionA candid and richly detailed memoir, Out in the Open: An Autobiography chronicles the life of Geoffrey...

Edition: 1st ed.,Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Tanning and foxing , price clippedMarkings: No markingsA landmark of Australian autobiography, The Watcher on the Cast-Iron Balcony chronicles the childhood...

Edition: 1st ed.,Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good , price clippedMarkings: No markingsA collection of poetry by the Australian writer Hal Porter, Elijah's Ravens presents verse that reflects...

Edition: 1st ed.,Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Tanning and foxing , price clippedMarkings: No markingsA landmark work of Australian autobiography, The Paper Chase chronicles Hal Porter's vivid and...

Edition: 1st uk ed.,Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsA landmark work of American literary fiction, The Ghost Writer introduces Nathan Zuckerman, Philip Roth's celebrated alter...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerA gripping work of autobiographical war literature, End of a Hate chronicles Australian author Russell Braddon's harrowing experiences as a...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Tanning and foxing Markings: No markingsA gripping work of narrative biography, this account chronicles the extraordinary life of Nancy...

Condition remarks:Book: Good , ex-libraryJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: Ex-library with usual markingsCondition remarks: Small tear on title page, otherwise fine. This authoritative biography chronicles the remarkable and often...

Condition remarks:Book: Good , ex-libraryJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsA sweeping work of narrative history, The Fifties chronicles the defining decade that transformed American society, culture, politics, and...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerA landmark work of mountaineering history and adventure narrative, The Ascent of Everest chronicles the triumphant 1953 British expedition that...

Edition: Forth ImpressionCondition remarks:Book: Poor Jacket: N/APages: Good Markings: No markingsStalky’s Reminiscences is a compelling piece of military and literary history, written by Major-General L.C. Dunsterville. For fans of classic...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: N/APages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: binding loose in some areas but pages still intact and structural.A gripping work of polar exploration memoir, South With Mawson:...

Edition: First EditionCondition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: N/APages: Good Markings: Signed with inscriptionCondition remarks: Pages crisp and clean. Binding in good conditionA warmly nostalgic memoir, Goodbye Melbourne Town chronicles the early...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: N/APages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Binding in great condition, firm and intact. Pages clean and crisp. A beloved classic of literary memoir, An Autobiography: Part...

Condition remarks:Book: Fair Jacket: N/APages: Tanning and foxing Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Light foxing on block, pages otherwise fine and clean. Binding intact - faded on spine. A warm and...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: N/APages: Good Markings: Previous ownerA lively work of autobiographical memoir and travel writing, Georgian Adventure chronicles Douglas Jerrold's spirited life against the backdrop of the early...

Condition remarks:Book: Poor Jacket: N/APages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Binding loose in some areas, pages still intact. Light pencil marks throughout. A compelling work of political memoir and autobiography,...

Condition remarks:Book: Fair Jacket: N/APages: Good Markings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Binding showing signs of coming loose but still structural. Pages in good condition with light foxing - foxing is light...

Edition: First EditionCondition remarks:Book: Acceptable Jacket: N/APages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Binding coming loose at the spine - pages still intact. Internal pages show finger prints. Binding had tears...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Shows signs of fading but otherwise jacket in good condition. Pages clean and bright. A rich work of...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Shows signs of fading but otherwise jacket in good condition. Pages clean and bright. A rich work of...

Edition: First EditionCondition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Jacket in good condition - slighlty faded on spine but otherwise still bright and structural. Pages...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageA landmark work of autobiographical literature, Daughter of the River chronicles the harrowing yet...

Edition: First EditionCondition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: Signed with inscriptionCondition remarks: Boards in good condition. Binding remains tight. Clean and bright copy. Something To Declare: A...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Tanning and foxing Markings: Previous ownerThis compelling historical account, Memoirs: Intimate Recollections Of Twelve American Presidents From Theodore Roosevelt To Richard Nixon, presents...

Edition: repr.,Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Yellowed Markings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageChildhood At Brindabella presents a vivid memoir of a young life spent amidst...

Edition: 1st ed., - 1/100 signed copies.Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Tanning and foxing Markings: SignedCondition remarks: Boards in good condition. Worn DJ within mylar. Binding slightly shaky....

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Tanning and foxing Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Small stain on book block, otherwise internally sound. Charles Osborne's The Life And Crimes Of Agatha...