Biography

Condition remarks:Book: Fair Jacket: N/APages: Good Markings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: loose binding near FEP, pages still intactThis biographical collection, Van Loon's Lives, presents a vibrant tapestry of historical figures, reimagining...

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Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis compelling historical account, The Diaries Of Sarah Midgley And Richard Skilbeck: A Story Of Australian Settlers 1851-1864, chronicles the...

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Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: DamagedPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis gripping mountaineering classic, The Ascent Of Everest, chronicles the monumental 1953 expedition that achieved the first successful summit of the world's...

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Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerA witty, irreverent, and often deeply personal collection that captures the unmistakable voice of a comedic genius offstage. Through letters...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Good Markings: Previous ownerMarina Warner's Queen Victoria's Sketchbook uncovers the hidden artistic talents of one of history's most iconic...

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Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis historical account chronicles the private world of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, offering an intimate look into their lives...

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The biography of one of the most original and elusive characters in Australian sporting history, by renowned cricket writer Gideon Haigh. In 1950, aged in his mid-thirties, 'tall, shy, shambling'...

Behind every criminal man is a young, glamorous woman profiting from his crimes. Or, at least, so the media suggests. Felicia Djamirze is a counsellor, an advocate for women's justice,...

From weight to wee, children to crap dates, nothing is off limits for Chrissie Swan, self-confessed 'over-sharer'. Celebrity, friendship, love, being a working mum, 'having it all' and the general...

*As featured in the NEW YORK TIMES* 'Every page feels alive with passion' - Sophie Pavelle, author of 'Forget Me Not' 'A beautiful book' - Levison Wood, author of 'Walking...

From the co-author of the best-selling Running Made Easy , with a foreword by running legend Kathrine Switzer. Lisa Jackson is a surprising cheerleader for the joys of running. Formerly...

FOREWORD BY KEITH RICHARDS 'ICONIC... DAZZLING.' -MOJO 'SPECTACULAR... YOU TRULY FEEL THE INSANE PACE OF LIFE AS A STONE.' -VARIETY 'Gered was at one with the band. More than that,...

In 1987 a massive snowstorm hits New York as Peter Kaldheim flees the city, owing drug debts to a dealer who is no stranger to casual violence. Leaving behind his...

'Darkly funny as well as deeply shocking, [Be Patient] is an antidote to This is Going to Hurt ... This is what it's like to be on the other side...

'Ultimately, my experiences as a mental health nurse have taught me that we should judge less and open our hearts more.' Belinda Black was just seventeen years old when she...

A masterful and entirely fresh portrait of great hopes and dashed dreams in a mythical city from a major new literary voice Everything that could possibly be wrong with a...

Cody Rigsby has a lot of opinions: Kevin is the hottest Backstreet Boy; grape jelly is a crime against nature; if you wear flip-flops in New York City, you do...

Few people can say they have shaped the cultural landscape of the last four decades while crossing paths with some of the most extraordinary personalities on the planet. But then,...

'Profoundly affecting' GUARDIAN 'Extraordinary. It made me cry' MELISSA HARRISON 'Wise and beautifully written' SINEAD GLEESON 'Made me feel that I too was more alive' LUCY CALDWELL A life is...

SUNDAY TIMES MUSIC BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 MOJO BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 A ROUGH TRADE BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 AN UNCUT BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 A...

It was a time, much like today, when Americans feared for the future of their democracy and women stood up for equal treatment. At the crossroads of the Watergate scandal...

Amanda Knox spent nearly four years in prison and eight years on trial for a murder she didn't commit - and became a notorious tabloid story in the process. Though...

'Amanda's story underscores the lasting power of speaking your truth, building a movement, and never losing sight of your dreams' Melinda French Gates A brave and imaginative memoir by the...