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Margaret Llewelyn Davies(2020) COHEN, RUTHMargaret Llewelyn Davies (1861-1944), a co-operator, feminist and socialist, was well known in her time as the outstanding leader of the Women’s Co-operative Guild. This first full scale biography chronicles her life and achievements, intertwining activitVezava: Mehka33,84 € -
Mark Twain(2021) SMITH, GARY SCOTT (GROVE CITY COLLEGE)Smith offers an engaging biography of one of the world's most inspiring, humorous, and provocative authors. He analyzes Mark Twain's constantly changing views of Christianity, humanity, the afterlife, and other theological topics, thereby providing a windVezava: Trda68,42 € -
James Joyce(2021) MACCABE, COLIN (DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR OF ENGLISH AND FILM, UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH)James Joyce was one of the most influential writers of the twentieth century. This book explores his novels and short stories, and analyses the literary traditions and social factors influencing his distinctive complex style. Interweaving Joyce's life andVezava: Mehka14,01 € -
Between Worlds(2018) UMBERGER, LESLIEA major new look at the work of one of America's foremost self-taught artistsBill Traylor (ca. 1853-1949) came to art-making on his own and found his creative voice without guidance; today he is remembered as a renowned American artist. Traylor was born iVezava: Trda116,03 € -
Man of the Crowd(2020) PEEPLES, SCOTTHow four American cities shaped Poe's life and writingsEdgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) changed residences about once a year throughout his life. Driven by a desire for literary success and the pressures of supporting his family, Poe sought work in American maVezava: Trda35,55 € -
Beyond Bakelite(2020) MERCELIS, JORIS (ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY)Vezava: Mehka77,35 € -
Martin Monath(2019) FLAKIN, NATHANIELThe fascinating story of a young Jewish socialist who risked everything to foment revolution amongst German soldiers in occupied France.Vezava: Mehka26,24 € -
John Maclean(2018) BELL, HENRYA literary biography of one of the early heroes of radical Scottish Independence.Vezava: Mehka26,24 € -
Sara(2018) CANSIZ, SAKINEAn iconic memoir by one of the first female fighters of the PKKVezava: Mehka30,88 € -
Certain Amount of Madness(2018)Celebrating and critiquing the life of one of Africa’s most important anti-imperialist leadersVezava: Mehka46,32 € -
Bobby Sands(2016) O'HEARN, DENISPublished on the 35th anniversary of Sands' death, this powerful biography illuminates his life and political impact.Vezava: Mehka29,33 € -
Hope in a Ballet Shoe(2015) DEPRINCE, MICHAELA (AUTHOR),DEPRINCE, ELAINEHope in a Ballet Shoe tells the story of Michaela DePrince. Sent to an orphanage, Michaela was mistreated and saw the brutal murder of her favourite teacher. Then Michaela and her best friend are adopted by an American couple, and Michaela begins to takVezava: Mehka12,61 € -
Tom Stoppard(2021) LEE, PROFESSOR DAME HERMIONEShot through with Stoppard's voice, and illuminating all his plays, Lee's gripping narrative draws on unprecedented access to archive material, interviews and long conversations with Stoppard himself.Vezava: Mehka23,82 € -
Tom Stoppard(2020) LEE, PROFESSOR DAME HERMIONEDrawing on several years of long, exploratory conversations with Stoppard himself, it tracks his Czech origins and childhood in India to every school and home he's ever lived in, every piece of writing he's ever done, and every play and film he's ever worVezava: Trda49,90 € -
Soldier(2021) MORTON, JAYWith four years in the Parachute Regiment, ten years in the SAS and two Everest summits to his name, no one is better equipped than Jay Morton to reveal what it takes to become the best of the best.Vezava: Mehka14,01 € -
This Rare Spirit(2021) COPUS, JULIAThe first comprehensive biography of this undervalued writer, who was considered 'far and away the best living woman poet' in her day.Vezava: Trda41,58 € -
This Rare Spirit(2022) COPUS, JULIAThe first comprehensive biography of this undervalued writer, who was considered 'far and away the best living woman poet' in her day.Vezava: Mehka15,41 €