Search Results: Authors starting with B from William Robertson

Hong Kong: APA , 1992. Paperback. Fair. Part of the well known Insight Guides series, this looks closely at the 'millionaires' playground' of the Cote d'Azur in the south of France and Monaco. Chock full of informative detail and lavish photography, this tells the visitor anything they'd want to know about this glamourous part of the world. Size, 22 x 15cm, 364 pages, illustrated throughout in colour and b&w. Ex-library, front endpaper removed, some library markings. Pictorial card covers in fair condition. Internally, fair: mostly clean and unmarked in sound bindings.

London: Virgin , 1999. Hardcover. Fine/near fine. A definitive historical reference work (literally an A-to-Z) of the phenomenon of UFOs. Packed with facts, figures and little known information about this strangest of all mysteries. Essential reading for ufologists everywhere. Size, 25 x 20cm, 272 pages, 16 pages of b&w plates. Black cloth boards in Near Fine illustrated dust jacket. Internally, Fine: clean, bright and unmarked in excellent bindings. Looks, feels and smells like new.

London: Outline Press, 1990. First edition. Cards. Fine. Part of the publisher's Famous Flyers series. Brings together all the known facts about Germany's top-scoring 'ace' of World War I - the famous 'Red Baron' - creating a picture very different from the myth which has surrounded the man for more than 70 years. Includes technical details of every aircraft flown by Richthofen, with profile drawings, and a complete detailed list of all his 80+ victories. Contains 128-pages, 25 x 18cm, illustrated throughout with b&w and colour photos, illustrations and artwork. Illustrated card covers showing very slight shelf-wear, otherwise in Fine condition. Internally, Fine: clean, bright and unmarked in excellent bindings.

Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1971. First American edition. Hardcover. Very Good/fair. Received with praise when first published, this provides an insightfull new portrait of an historical figure that everyone 'thinks' they know well. The common perception of Henry VIII is of a cruel, power-obsessed womaniser - he was that, plus much more. The author shows him to be very much a monarch of his times, confronting the political and social pressures that surrounded him, sometimes with good grace, sometimes with stubborn reluctance, then at other times, proving a bold and radical thinker unafraid to go against the grain of perceived wisdom. What we see is a complicated personality, and not an altogether unlikeable one as he is often portrayed in fiction. A fascinating read for history buffs or anyone wanting a deeper insight into the Tudor dynasty. Contains 335-pages, 23 x 16cm, with 16-pages of b&w illustrations. Red cloth decorated boards in Fair, price-clipped, illustrated dust-jacket. Internally,… Read More

London: Chambers, 1906. Hardcover. Fair. London: Chambers, 1906. Hardcover. Fair. Hardback. 1st edition. Fair. Juvenile fiction with Baldwin's teenage heroine, Peg. Other than the story itself the book contains an interesting 48-page section at the rear giving a contemporary run-down of juvenile fiction from the publishers, including cover illustrations, plot synopses and critiques. Size, 19 x 13cm, 411 pages, 8 b&w illustrations by W.Rainey. Illustrated cloth boards, no dust jacket, all edges rubbed, spine and corners bumped, spine faded, badly worn at top with 2.5cm split, front internal hinge weakening, owners's signatures on front endpaper and rear of frontispiece. Internally Good: clean, bright and generally unmarked. PLEASE NOTE: Although a scarce title this is by no means a Mint edition, having many external faults. However, for anyone wanting to add the title to their collection until a better example comes along, this would fit the bill.

London: Riverhill Press, 1981. First Edition. Paperback. Near Fine. London: Riverhill Press, 1981. First Edition. Paperback. Near Fine. Softcover. 1st Edition. Near Fine/-. Includes drawings and illustrations of various types of building (mostly now demolished, and some never actuallly built in the first place) from the villages of Pinner; Stanmore; Bentley Priory; Stanmore Park; Harrow Weald; Headstone; Hatch End; Kenton; Roxeth; Greenhill; and Wealdstone, all accompanied by detailed and informative captions, with a brief introduction to each village. A fascinating volume for historians, architects, town planners (?), or anyone with an interest in the area in general. Contains 352 pages, 29.5 x 21cm, and illustrated throughout with numerous b&w drawings and sketches. Illustrated card covers in Near Fine condition. Internally, Near Fine: clean, bright and unmarked in excellent bindings.

London: Viking , 1996. Hardcover. Good/very good. Good/Very Good. Extremely moving true story of a father's legal battle to get treatment for his terminally ill daughter - known to the authorities as 'Child B'. To her family, she was 'Jaymee', and her brave, wise voice reaches out of these pages and brings into sharp focus numerous issues about healthcare, the cost of medicine, and about who has the right to make decisions for a sick child. Contains 174 pages, 22.5 x 14cm, with 8 pages of b&w photos. Ex-library, front endpaper removed, some library markings. Blue cloth boards in very good pictorial dust jacket. Internally, good: generally clean, bright and unmarked in excellent bindings. Exceptional condition for ex-library example.

Maidenhead: The Landmark Trust, 1996. Sixteenth Edition. Paperback. Very Good/No Jacket. The Landmark Trust is a British charity which preserves old and interesting buildings by renting them out to holidaymakers, using the money gained for restoration work. Since its foundation in 1965 the Trust has saved over 200 buildings of historic or architectural importance from decay or unsympathetic alteration. Here, then, is a catalogue of these properties as extant in 1997/98. Each entry is accompanied by a map giving its location, details of its history and restoration, a floor plan, and photographs of exterior and interior. A fascinating book for the student of architecture, the historian, or anyone who appreciates old buildings. Contains 168 pages, 29.5 x 23.5cm, illustrated throughout with b&w photos and plans. Pictorial card covers with minor wear to edges and small crease to bottom/right edge, otherwise in good condition. Internally Very Good: clean, bright and unmarked in excellent bindings.

London: London Batsford 1987, 1987. Hardcover. Fine/near fine. The history of transatlantic commercial aviation. A concise but informative text, accompanied by many contemporary photographs of the airliners (and personalities) of the day. Covers everything from pre-war Empire flying boats and wartime shuttle service, through to the post-war era of piston engined beauties like the Constellation and Britannia, and the coming of the jet-age with the Comet and 707. Brings the reader up to date with the likes of the 747, 767, Airbus, Concorde, etc. Contains 144 pages, 25.5 x 19cm, illustrated throughout with b&w photos. Black cloth boards in near Fine illustrated price clipped dust jacket. Internally fine: clean, bright and unmarked in excellent bindings.

London: Heinemann , 1995. Hardcover. Fair/fair. Fair/Fair. The powerful and moving story of how the author travelled through the inspiring and punishing African landscape, and his deep pain and grief over the death of his girlfriend, to find a new inner strength and joy in his life. It is a tale of great adventure and true love. Contains 334 pages, 24 x 15.5cm, with 1 map. Ex-library, front endpaper removed, some library markings. Black cloth boards in Fair pictorial dust jacket. Internally, Fair: clean, bright and unmarked in sound bindings.

New York: Oxford University Press, 1996. First Edition. Hardcover. As New/No Jacket. As New/No Jacket. Hardback. 1st Edition. A collection of papers on the pharmacology of alochol and alcohol dependence by twenty-four leading researchers in the USA and Canada. Deals mainly with the effects of alcohol on the brain, specifically the neuropharmacology of physical dependence, withdrawal, and tolerance. Since the pharmacology of alcohol involves both the biological and behavioural effects of the drug, it is crucial to our understanding of alcohol dependence. Contains 525 pages, 24 x 17cm, including Preface, Introduction and Index, and illustrated with several charts and figures. Beige cloth boards in As New condition. No dust jacket. Internally, As New: clean, bright and unmarked in excellent bindings. PLEASE NOTE: HEAVY BOOK WHICH WILL REQUIRE FURTHER POSTAGE CHARGE, EVEN FOR UK CUSTOMERS. PLEASE EMAIL FOR ACCURATE QUOTE.

Singapore: APA Publications, 1998. First Edition Revised. Paperback. Good. Part of the Insight Guide series to the cities and places of the world. Tells you everything you need to know about the history, people and places to see and go, in Oxford, one of England's oldest university towns. Written by a panel of experts on the town and its history, etc, this is the full size version of the book (not the mini-guide). Packed with fascinating information and illustrated by numerous colour and b&w photos, plus graphics. An essential guide for the visitor, student, or even resident. Contains 274 pages, 22 x 14.5cm. Ex-library, with some library markings. Pictorial card covers with a few barely noticeable creases in the laminate, otherwise in good condition. Internally, shows minor remains of paper library label, otherwise very good: clean, bright and unmarked in excellent bindings.

Gateshead: Mirage, 2000. Hardcover. Good +/Very Good. Good+/Very Good. Billed as 'the only biography approved of by Sting', this is an insightful and very witty biopic of this '80s rock icon, written by someone who went to school with him. Crammed with anecdotes from his schooldays to the height of his fame, Jims's book not only provides an insight into Sting's life, but also manages to catch the bizarreness of what it's like to have one of the world's most famous people as a friend. A must for any Sting fan. Contains 191 pages, 24 x 15.5cm, with 8 pages of b&w photos. Ex-library, faint remains of label on front endpaper, some library marks. White cloth boards in very good pictorial dust jacket. Internally, good+: clean, bright and unmarked in excellent bindings.

London: Collins, 1971. First Edition. Hardcover. Good/very good. Publlished as a follow-up to the Thames Television series of the same name in which thirteen well-known writers enthuse on a particular aspect of the Museum's spectacular collections. Though not necessarily experts in the fields they represent, the writers are familiar with their subjects and give vivid personal impressions of a remarkable range of fascinating objects. Included are chapters on building the Museum; the Reading Room; Prints & Drawings; The Egyptians; The Greeks; The Romans; The Romano-British; Medieval and Later Antiquities; Oriental Antiquities; Ethnography; Manuscripts; Coins & Medals; plus, information on the Departments of the Museum and Bibliographical Notes. Contains 222 pages, illustrated throughout with colour and b&w photos. Ex-library, some library markings. Green cloth boards in very good, plastic protected, pictorial dust jacket. Internally, Good: clean, bright and unmarked in excellent bindings.… Read More

London/New York: W.W.Norton, 1996. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. An unusual look at the Titanic disaster. Here, the author shows the cultural impact the loss of the ship had on America. Down through the years just about every social group - feminists, radicals, reformers, capitalists, communists, racists, xenophobes, critics of technology and modern life, editorial writers, folk singers, preachers and poets, etc, etc - has found something in the Titanic tragedy to champion their cause. The 'Titanic story' continues to crop up in the modern day, sometimes in very peculiar - even bizarre - ways. Fascinating stuff for social historians or anyone with an interest in this undying legend. Contains 300 pages, 21.5 x 14.5cm, with 16 pages of b&w illustrations. Ex-library, front endpaper removed, some library markings. Black cloth boards in very good pictorial dust jacket. Internally, very good: generally clean, bright and unmarked in excellent bindings. Exceptional condition for ex-library example.

London: Victor Gollancz , 1992. Hardcover. Good +/very good. Good+/Very Good. One woman's voyage home to Britain from Lagos, West Africa, as the only female crew aboard a cargo vessel. Part travelogue, part testiment to a slowly disappearing way of life upon the sea. Size 22.5 x 14cm, 208 pages. Ex-library, front endpaper removed, some library markings. Blue cloth boards in very good pictorial dust jacket. Internally Good+: clean, bright and unmarked in excellent bindings. Great condition for an ex-library example.

London: Victor Gollancz , 1989. Hardcover. Good/good. Vera Brittain was an ordinary housewife, and active pacifist, during World War II, living mainly in London. This is the third volume of her diaries, covering the period of the London Blitz. Gives real insight into social conditions in Britain during the war. Size, 24 x 155cm, 352 pages. Ex-library, front endpaper removed, some library markings, green cloth boards in good pictorial dust jacket, internally good: generally clean and unmarked in sound bindings.

New York: Bantam , 1988. Paperback. Near Fine. The remarkable story of a unique 10-year voyage of exploration amongst the volcanic islands of the Indonesian archipelago. Contains 272 pages, 26 x 215cm, and illustrated throughout with colour and b&w photos and drawings. Pictorial card covers showing slight diagonal crease on bottom/right corner, otherwise in Fine condition. Internally, Fine: clean, bright and unmarked in excellent bindings. Looks, feels and smells like new inside.

London: NEL , 1974. Second Impression. Paperback. Good. True account of Lufwaffe pilot's experiences in north-west Europe, 1940-45. At first victorious, but then ever conscious of impending defeat, the author tells the story of his squadron in authentic and exciting detail. A rare insight into the German experience of WWII air warfare. Contains 143 pages, 18 x 11cm. Illustrated card covers showing moderate shelf wear, otherwise in good condition. Internally, good: pages yellowing but still very readable and unmarked, in sound bindings.

London: Eclat Initiatives, 1994. Paperback. Near Fine. Published to mark the 30th anniversary of the formation of The Red Arrows, the RAF's aerobatic display team. The scarlet aircraft of the team have become instantly recognizable the world over and 'the Arrows' have earned a reputation as second-to-none in the field of formation aerobatics. This lavishly illustrated volume, crammed full of breathtaking glossy photographs, traces the history of the team and some of their predecessors. It takes the reader behind the scenes to reveal what goes into the running of the team, both in the air and on the ground, with chapters devoted to the selection and training of pilot newcomers, the Hawk aircraft, and the Central Flying School, etc. A beautiful souvenir album that any 'Arrows' fan will treasure. Contains 200 pages, 29.5 x 21cm, and illustrated throughout with colour photos. Pictorial card covers in Fine condition, internally Fine: clean, bright and unmarked in excellent bindings. Looks, feels and… Read More