Biography & Autobiography: Sport
"Rooney"Wayne's World
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Wayne Rooney is undoubtedly the most talked-about teenager in Britain, due to his undeniable footballing skills, record transfer fees and controversial off-the-field activities. This book tells the story of Wayne Rooney's rise to fame and builds a portrait of his crazy life as a young football star. With 1 x 8pp b/w. New ed. Paperback, 288 pages. Size: 198 x 130 mm. Weight: 505g.
Author: Worrall, Frank
ISBN: 1845961447
Publisher: Mainstream Publishing
Date: 2006 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Biography & Autobiography: Sport
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"Wayne Rooney"Simply Red
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The Good, the Bad and the Uggies. Wayne Rooney is undoubtedly the most talked-about teenager in Britain, due to his undeniable footballing skills, record transfer fees and controversial off-the-field activities. This book tells the full, explosive story of his rise to fame. It delves beneath the headlines and the scandal to build a portrait of Rooney's crazy life so far as a young football star. With illustrations, (some colour ). Paperback, 256 pages. Size: 234 x 153 mm. Weight: 352g.
Author: Worrall, Frank
ISBN: 1840189797
Publisher: Mainstream Publishing
Date: 2005 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Biography & Autobiography: Sport
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"Master Jacques"The Enigma of Jacques Anquetil
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In this first full length English book the author explores the enigma of this great cyclist. With 15 b&w illustrations. Paperback, 226 pages. Weight: 346g.
Author: Yates, Richard
ISBN: 1874739188
Publisher: Mousehold Press
Date: 2001 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Biography & Autobiography: Sport
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"Jim Clark"
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Jim Clark and the Lotus 25 were a very successful combination, winning the 1963 Formula 1 World Championship. This is the story of the car he drove and of those who subsequently owned it, crashed it, and then eventually restored it to its original specification. With illustrations (some col.). Hardback, 160 pages. Size: 260 x 260 mm. Weight: 838g.
Author: Young, Eoin
ISBN: 1844250296
Publisher: Haynes Publishing Group
Date: 2004 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Biography & Autobiography: Sport
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"McLaren Memories"
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A Biography of Bruce McLaren. Eoin Young's anecdotal reminiscences about Bruce McLaren, his great friend and compatriot, will be compelling reading for fans of 1960s motor racing. Drawing from his own memories, interviews with Bruce's inner circle, the young kiwi's letters home, the magazine column they co-wrote and contemporary newspaper reports, Young recreates that golden era when racing drivers were mates and racing was fun. With illustrations. Hardback, 240 pages. Size: 234 x 153 mm. Weight: 851g.
Author: Young, Eoin
ISBN: 1844251195
Publisher: Haynes Publishing Group
Date: 2005 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Biography & Autobiography: Sport
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"Memories of the Bear"A Biography of Denny Hulme
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When Denny Hulme won 1967 Formula 1 World Championship, he jokingly asked Jim Clark to do 'the fame bit' for him as he so disliked being in the spotlight. This book charts his career, which included eight Grands Prix victories and two CanAm sports car titles. With illustrations (some col.). Hardback, 416 pages. Size: 234 x 154 mm. Weight: 909g.
Author: Young, Eoin
ISBN: 1844252086
Publisher: Haynes Publishing Group
Date: 2007 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Biography & Autobiography: Sport
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"Muhammad Ali Handbook"
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Muhammad Ali is the most adored, iconic boxer and sportsman of all time. Unforgettable images, photographs, quotes and media stories make this documentary-style, wide-ranging, and radical assessment of Ali compelling reading. With unique interviews with famous sports personalities and commentators including Robert Lipsyte, Dave Kindred, Mike Marqusee, Etan Thomas, Eddie Mustafa, veteran journalist Lester Rodney, and Ali's biographer, Thomas Hauser, this is the story of an extraordinary human being who has always evoked the most extreme reactions from others - ranging from homicidal hate to love and adulation. With illustrations. Hardback, 431 pages. Size: 177 x 138 mm. Weight: 734g.
Author: Zirin, Dave
ISBN: 1846011558
Publisher: Mq Publications Ltd
Date: 2007 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Biography & Autobiography: Sport
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"The Annotated Classic Fairy Tales"
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Tatar, Maria M. (trans.) Challenging the notion that fairy tales should be read for their morals and used to make model citizens of little children, this guide presents 26 classic stories and explores their historical origins, cultural complexities and psychological effects, with a collection of illustrations. With 350 colour illustrations. Hardback, 448 pages. Size: 216 x 254 mm. Weight: 1500g.
Author: (Tatar, Maria M., ed.)
ISBN: 0393051633
Publisher: W W Norton & Co Ltd
Date: 2002 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Children's Literature Studies: General
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"The Cambridge Guide to Children's Books in English"
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"Cambridge Reading" series; Alphabetised reference work on children's books from King Alfred to J. K. Rowling. With 150 halftones. Hardback, 826 pages. Size: 254 x 183 mm. Weight: 2026g.
Author: (Watson, Victor, ed.)
ISBN: 0521550645
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date: 2001 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Children's Literature Studies: General
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"Children's Writers' and Artists' Yearbook 2009"
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"Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook" series; The Children's Writers & Artists' Yearbook holds the key to getting your work published. It contains practical advice and information by well-known children's media experts, as well as being a up-to-date directory of children's media contacts. Included are new articles by Jacqueline Wilson, Malorie Blackman, Anne Fine and others. With illustrations. 5 rev ed. Paperback, 432 pages. Size: 210 x 148 mm. Weight: 489g.
Author: (A & C Black Publishers Ltd, ed.)
ISBN: 140810377X
Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Date: 2008 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Children's Literature Studies: General
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"Historical Fiction for Children"Capturing the Past
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Historical fiction has a lot to offer as its readers and devotees know. This book provides an overview of the field, a sense of the historical eras commonly explored and a discussion of commonly raised issues. With facsimiles. Paperback, 180 pages. Size: 244 x 170 mm. Weight: 298g.
Author: (Collins, Fiona, ed.)
ISBN: 1853467685
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Date: 2001 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Children's Literature Studies: General
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"The Home Book of Verse for Young Folks"
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Paperback, 560 pages. Size: 203 x 127 mm. Weight: 627g.
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ISBN: 0977889246
Publisher: Time Treasures Books
Date: 1922 (United States)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Children's Literature Studies: General
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"Modern Children's Literature"An Introduction
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Organised to show development in children's literature over time and across genres, this attractively illustrated intorductory guide looks at key British, American and Australian works, from picture books and texts for younger children, through to graphic novels and young adult fiction. With illustrations. Paperback, 256 pages. Size: 234 x 156 mm. Weight: 435g.
Author: (Reynolds, Kimberley, ed.)
ISBN: 1403916128
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Date: 2004 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Children's Literature Studies: General
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"Reading Round Edinburgh"A Guide to Children's Books of the City
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From its secret underground streets to the top of Arthur's Seat, the city of Edinburgh has been the inspiration for many children's books and writers. This title can help children and adults to discover Edinburgh through its children's books. With child-friendly maps for different areas of Edinburgh, it also can be used as a walking guide. With col. illustrations, col. maps. Paperback, 64 pages. Size: 190 x 172 mm. Weight: 219g.
Author: (Fraser, Lindsey, ed.)
ISBN: 0863155936
Publisher: Floris Books
Date: 2007 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Children / Juvenile Children's Literature Studies: General
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"Understanding Children's Literature"
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Explores the study of children's literature through an examination of theoretical questions, and a discussion of the relevant approaches to the field. The chapters here draw on insights from disciplines ranging from cultural and literary studies to education and psychology, and include an essay on what writers for children think about their craft. N.e. Paperback (B Format), 224 pages. Size: 246 x 174 mm. Weight: 437g.
Author: (Hunt, Peter, ed.)
ISBN: 0415375460
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Date: 2005 (UK)
Readership: Undergraduate Children's Literature Studies: General
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