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Brand: Birlinn Ltd
This is the remarkable story of Donald Caskie, minister of the Scots Kirk in Paris at the time of the German invasion of France in 1940. Although he had several opportunities to flee, Caskie stayed behind to help establish a network of safe houses a..
14.75£
A human, a house, a mouse and a dollhouse. Country life isn't always as quiet as one might assume. Three days and nights of mysterious events take place which unravel curiosity, mischief, and laughs. Just like humans - mice are not all the same and ..
9.87£
We've all heard the phrase 'the moment when my life changed forever'. Some of us can even pinpoint it in our own lives; the birth of a child, the acceptance letter to a degree programme, the decision to make a momentous change. The Turning Point is ..
26.70£
Brand: Orion
The story of how Abdel Sellou (a charismatic ex-con) came to be the caretaker of Philippe Pozzo di Borgo (a paralyzed French aristocrat) inspired the award-winning French movie Les Intouchables (2012), which became an international phenomenon and br..
10.22£
Brand: Austin Macauley Publishers
This is a quite extraordinary story. Martin Muncaster describes his life experiences in a way which has surprises in every chapter. He writes in detail, often with very personal and emotional descriptions, about many aspects of his family. The book ..
31.64£
Brand: Oneworld Publications
It was 11pm when I checked my email for the last time and turned off my phone for what I hoped would be forever. No running water, no car, no electricity or any of the things it powers: the internet, phone, washing machine, radio or light bulb. Just..
13.77£
Brand: Austin Macauley Publishers
When you hear the word cancer what word comes to mind? I am sure "positive" wasn't one of those words. When you learn you have a cancer diagnosis the emotions that overtake you seem unbearable, but they don't have to be. The Ways of the Warrior is a..
15.60£
Brand: Austin Macauley Publishers
A 40-year-old Sydney-based Englishman at a personal and professional crossroads in his life embarks on four months of solo global travel, which he resolutely refuses to accept might be best described as an exercise in 'finding himself'. Epic landsca..
17.34£
Brand: Austin Macauley Publishers
The Wheelchair is the story of Teresa McKenna, who was tragically diagnosed with poliomyelitis at the age of four, leaving her paralysed. This book details her life in full, through many ups and downs, multiple health conditions, family life and per..
15.14£
Brand: North Atlantic Books
'We never train women in Sydney,' Caroline de Costa was told in 1974 when she applied to become a junior registrar in obstetrics and gynaecology. She and her husband packed their bags and their children, and headed for Dublin. When Caroline first st..
22.55£
Brand: Quercus Publishing
This book is a window into the world of Danny Dyer - and he's seen more of the world than most so he's got one or two things to say about it.Tackling such vital questions as 'Where have all the old school boozers gone?' 'Are there such things as gho..
14.62£
Brand: Random House
In his masterpiece of family literature, And When Did you Last See Your Father?, Blake Morrison's mother appears as an intriguing but mostly silent figure. This is her startling and touching story - and a son's search to discover the truth about the..
16.36£
Do you want to write the story of your life but don't know where to start? This is My Life Story guides you on a journey through your life with engaging prompts, questions and thought experiments that can jump start your memories and get you writing..
19.06£
Brand: Little Brown and Company
THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 'Busy is a legit writer with a voice as clear as a bell' Tina Fey 'Funny, refreshingly candid memoir about Hollywood, motherhood and BFFhood' Cosmopolitan'Judy Blume meets Karl Ove Knausgaard meets one brave woman from ..
19.67£
Brand: Little Brown and Company
'Elegant and multi-focal. Glorious!' Simon GarfieldThe humble pair of glasses might just be one the world's greatest inventions, allowing millions to see a world that might otherwise appear a blur. And yet how much do many of us even really think ab..
20.24£
Brand: Austin Macauley Publishers
Times and lives can be ordinary yet still fascinating and touching to others.Times of My Life: A Forest Gate Girl is the story of an ordinary girl born into an ordinary family and how historic and global events affect the family and her life. For th..
12.84£
ISBN: 9781800163997Publisher: Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie PublishersImprint: Vanguard PressPublished date: 25 Aug 2022Language: EnglishWeight: 220gHeight: 131mmWidth: 195mmSpine width: 19mm..
13.10£
A compelling and intimate exploration of the complexity of a bicultural immigrant experience, To See and See Again traces three generations of an Iranian (and Iranian-American) family undergoing a century of change--from the author's grandfather, a ..
30.48£
Brand: HarperCollins Publishers
'Remarkable' Observer'Acutely observed, poignant and beautifully written' Daily Telegraph'My mother is scraping a piece of burned toast out of the kitchen window, a crease of annoyance across her forehead. This is not an occasional occurrence. My mo..
12.47£
Yvonne Pope Sintes only ever wanted to fly. But in the 1950s, very few women were allowed into the male dominated world of aviation. Whilst many women were consigned to the role of house-wife, Yvonne chose a different path. Her dream was to join the..
20.88£
Brand: Little Brown and Company
'CN Lester breaks down the myths and misconceptions about trans people and politics with clarity and calm. An important, timely book' JULIET JACQUESIn this eye-opening book, CN Lester, academic and activist, takes us on a journey through some of the..
12.98£
Brand: Little Brown and Company
A charming and beautifully written account of the pleasures of slow travel - for readers of Patrick Leigh Fermor, Colin Thubron and Eric Newby.'Lawrence Sterne once suggested that we travel for one of just three reasons: imbecility of mind, infirmit..
11.36£
Brand: Austin Macauley Publishers
Truth & Li(e)bor is the story of the author's personal journey and legal battles which consumed over six years of his life. As the story unfolded, the author slowly began to understand that even though he was charged with "conspiracy to defraud", th..
14.41£
Brand: Little Brown and Company
THE GLOBAL PHENOMENON THAT HAS TOUCHED THE HEARTS OF OVER 9 MILLION READERS'Mitch Albom sees the magical in the ordinary' Cecelia Ahern__________Maybe it was a grandparent, or a teacher or a colleague? Someone older, patient and wise, who understood..
12.47£