Goodyear, Julie

Just Julie

Mint condition. Macmillan, 2006. First edition-first printing(1 3 5 7 9 8 6 4 2). Gold hardback(black lettering to the spine) with DJ(two small nicks, crease and scratch on the Dj cover), both in mint condition. Illustrated with colour, b/w photos. 314pp including index. Price un-clipped. Product Description: For twenty-five years, Julie Goodyear became part of everyone's family when she played Bet Lynch, the loveable brassy barmaid of the Rovers Return in Coronation Street. Now, at sixty-four (the age her mother was when she died), Julie feels the time is right to tell her amazing life story. Julie Goodyear 's father walked out on the family soon after Julie's birth so Julie was brought up by her mother Alice and stepfather. Her upbringing in Manchester was impoverished but Julie coped largely through the love for her spiritualist grandmother, who Julie would accompany when she was called upon by the local community to lay out the dead. At just thirteen, Julie had to deal with her beloved grandmother's death when she was found in a canal. Julie fell pregnant at sixteen, bringing shame and embarrassment, before marrying Ray Sutcliffe. The marriage only lasted three years. In 1966, Julie made a six-week appearance in Coronation Street as Bet Lynch from Elliston's Raincoat Factory, a role which made her Britain's best-loved barmaid and a cultural institution. In 1979, during a routine check up, Julie discovered she had cervical cancer and had two operations. At the time she was given a year to live. Various liaisons during the ensuing decade included Julie's first foray into a same sex relationship with her housekeeper. In 1987, Julie left Coronation Street for a while to nurse her mother Alice who was dying of terminal cancer. Julie finally quit the series on 2 October 1995 after walking away with a lifetime Achievement Award at the first National Television Awards. In 1996, she was awarded an MBE. Julie's much anticipated autobiography reveals, for the first time and with incredible candour, the truth, sadness and spirit behind this larger than life woman. As New/Fine. ISBN: 9780230014336

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Gorbachev, R.M.

I Hope

Fine condition. HarperCollins, 1991. First edition-first printing(9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1). Blue hardback(gilt lettering to the spine, nick on the edge of the back cover) with Dj(two small nicks and a crease on the edges of the Dj cover), both in fine condition. Illustrated with colour, b/w photos. Nice and clean pages as new with a very small mark and nick on the outer edges, small pencil mark impression on the edge of the first blank page of the book. Nice and clean book. 209pp. Price un-clipped. First edition. Product Description: The perestroika years have awakened new hopes among the Soviet people for change and prosperity in their country. In this book, Raisa Gorbachev, wife of the President of the USSR, gives her own spontaneous and personal response to the changes taking place in the Soviet Union, reflecting on her life and how her husband's reforms are restoring dignity to the nation, and discussing the role of women and the family and the newly-found religious tolerance in the USSR. Fine/Fine. ISBN: 9780002550154

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Gorky, Maksim

Selected Letters

Near fine condition. Clarendon Press Oxford, 1997. First edition-first printing(1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2). Black hardback(gilt lettering to the spine) with Dj(two creases, small nicks and scratches on the Dj cover), both in near fine condition. Nice and clean pages with two small ink marks on the outer edges, light shelf wear on the Dj cover. 411pp including Abbreviations, bibliography, index of recipients, general index. A collectable first edition. Heavy book. Near Fine/Near Fine. ISBN: 9780198151753

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Book number: 8177

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Gorman, Teresa

No, Prime Minister! [Illustrated]

Near fine condition. John Blake, 2001. First edition-first printing(1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2). Black hardback(silver letering to the spine, crease on the cover) with Dj(some creases and nicks on the Dj cover), both in near fine condition. Illustrated with colour, b/w photos. Nice and clean pages as new with a small nick on the outer edges, small pencil mark impression on the edge of the first blank page of the book, light shelf wear on the Dj cover. Nice and clean book with light shelf wear. Price un-clipped. 358pp including index Product Description: Teresa Gorman is one of the most colorful, outrageous and outspoken political figures that the Westminster hothouse has yet produced. A maverick Tory Member of Parliament, she has been a staunch campaigner for women's rights, a high-profile Europhobe and, some might say, a constant thorn in the side of political authority. Now that she has resigned her seat, she is in the position to be able to reveal all the scandals that she's hitherto had to keep a lid on. These include Maggie Thatcher's surprising sexual secret; the time Gorman was called to John Major's office and suspected that his interest in her was rather more than professional; and the secret of the gay relationships of a former Prime Minister. Near Fine/Near Fine. ISBN: 9781904034001

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Book number: 1715

Catalogue: Biographies & Memoirs : Political

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Gorman, Teresa

No, Prime Minister! [Illustrated]

VGC. Blake Publishing, 2001. First edition-first printing(1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2). Black hardback(silver lettering to the spine) with Dj(a couple of small nicks, creases and scratch on the edges of the Dj cover, small piece torn off inside the edge of the front Dj cover), both in VGC. Illustrated with colour, b/w photos. Nice and clean pages as new but part of the first two pages of the book have been cut out, small nick on the edge of the pages. The book is in VGC except for the first two pages of the book. 358pp including index. Price clipped Product Description: Teresa Gorman is one of the most colorful, outrageous and outspoken political figures that the Westminster hothouse has yet produced. A maverick Tory Member of Parliament, she has been a staunch campaigner for women's rights, a high-profile Europhobe and, some might say, a constant thorn in the side of political authority. Now that she has resigned her seat, she is in the position to be able to reveal all the scandals that she's hitherto had to keep a lid on. These include Maggie Thatcher's surprising sexual secret; the time Gorman was called to John Major's office and suspected that his interest in her was rather more than professional; and the secret of the gay relationships of a former Prime Minister. Very Good/Very Good. ISBN: 9781904034001

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Book number: 1716

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Goss, Pete

Close to the Wind: An Extraordinary Story of Triumph Over Adversity

VGC. Headline Book, 1998. First edition-first printing(10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1). Blue hardback(gilt lettering to the spine, small nick and crease on the edges of the cover and spine) with Dj(some creases, nicks and scratch on the Dj cover), both in VGC. Illustrated with a map inside the front and back cover, colour photos, b/w drawings, maps. Nice and clean pages with a small mark and nick on the outer edges, a couple of creases and nicks on the edges of the pages, small pencil mark impression on the edge of the first page of the book. The book is in VGC with light shelf wear. 283pp including index. Price clipped. First edition. Product Description: Pete Goss shares his adventures and philosophy - and the lessons learned - during the Vendee Globe race and the ten years of preparation for it. He tells of the dramas of the race, including his rescue of Frenchman Raphael Dinelli, along with his thoughts during his solitude at sea. Very Good/Very Good. ISBN: 9780747221265

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Goss, Pete

Close to the Wind: An Extraordinary Story of Triumph Over Adversity

Fine condition. Headline Book Publishing, 1998. First edition-first printing(10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1). Blue hardback(gilt lettering to the spine, small mark and nick on the edges of the cover) with Dj(two small nicks, crease and scratch on the edges of the Dj cover), both in fine condition. Illustrated with a map inside the front and back cover, colour, b/w photos, drawings. The book is new with light shelf wear on the Dj cover, small nick on the edge of the pages. 282pp including a List of sponsors and index. Price clipped. A collectable first edition-first printing. Product Description: Pete Goss shares his adventures and philosophy - and the lessons learned - during the Vendee Globe race and the ten years of preparation for it. He tells of the dramas of the race, including his rescue of Frenchman Raphael Dinelli, along with his thoughts during his solitude at sea. Fine/Fine. ISBN: 9780747221265

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Book number: 496

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Graeme, John

A Boy of the Old Brigade: A Story of the Peninsula and Waterloo Campaigns

GC. Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge. No date given but previous owner's inscription dated (1914). Pictorial hardback(some marks, nicks, dents and scratches on the cover and spine, small tear on the edges of the spine) in GC, no Dj cover. Illustrated with colour plates. Clean pages with ink marks, aged and tainted on the outer edges, some creases and nicks on the edges of the pages, a couple of marks and foxing marks inside the edges of the front and back cover, previous owner's name and date written inside the first blank page of the book. The book is in GC for its age with some shelf wear. 224pp. Good/No Dj Cover.

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Graham, Caroline

Camilla and Charles: The Love Story

Near fine condition. John Blake, 2005. First UK edition-first printing(1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2). Black hardback(gilt lettering to the spine) with Dj(a couple of small nicks, creases and scratch on the edges of the Dj cover), both in near fine condition. Illustrated with b/w photos. Nice and clean pages as new with two pencil marks impressions on the edge of the first blank page of the book, small nick and ink mark on the edges of the pages. Nice and clean book. 375pp. Price un-clipped. First edition-first printing. Product Description: The first - and most revealing - book to be published covering the wedding of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles. The intense love between Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles has spanned decades. It is a tale that has reached almost Shakespearian heights of passion, misery and betrayal. Now, they have made history by announcing their plans to marry, thrusting them back into the spotlight once more. This sensational biography reveals everything about their relationship, their decision to marry and the impact that the event will have on the establishment and the public. It examines how they were kept apart by the Royal family and how Charles's love for Camilla throughout his marriage to Diana led to the press casting her as the villain of the piece when the marriage ended. Caroline Graham has spoken to sources very close to the couple to uncover one of the most controversial relationships of our time. Near Fine/Near Fine. ISBN: 9781844541676

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Graham, Billy.

Just as I am: The Autobiography of Billy Graham

Near fine condition. HarperCollins, Zondervan, 1998. First US edition-first printing(10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1). Large format paperback(some creases and nicks on the edges of the cover and spine) in near fine condition. Illustrated with colour, b/w photos. Nice and clean pages with a ink mark and slightly tainted on the outer edges, small creases & nick on the edges of the pages, pencil mark impression on the edge of the first page of the book. Nice and clean book with light shelf wear. 775pp including Index of names and places. Heavy book(approx. 1. 2 Kg). Book Description: In this account of his life, Billy Graham shares how he came from ordinary beginnings to have an extraordinary life of prestige and influence - all derived from his unshakable belief in Christ. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. n nFrom the Back Cover nBilly Graham has touched the hearts and souls of millions with his message of faith. Now, for the first time ever, Dr. Graham tells his life story in a momentous work of insight. Hailed as the world's preacher, his calling as an Evangelist has taken him to every nation, from Europe to Asia, from major capitals to the most remote outposts. His Crusades have spanned fifty years, and he has been part of history in the making and friend to every president since Eisenhower. A pioneer in social issues (he refused to preach to segregated audiences in the South), he has led by his extraordinary example of integrity. In this abridged audio version of Just As I Am, read by Cliff Barrows, Billy Graham looks back at it all with down-to-earth warmth and candor -- remembering his dairy farm upbringing, his early preaching experiences, and the overwhelming international response to his public ministry based on his unshakable belief in Christ. Billy Graham Crusades have reached more than 200 million people in person, and millions more have heard him on radio, television, and film, He has been welcomed behind the Iron Curtain, into China and North Korea, and on every continent. And, at a time when many public figures seem scandal-prone, Dr. Graham maintains an unimpeachable reputation and powerful presence by managing his organization scrupulously, limiting his personal earnings, and urging cooperation rather than competition among all religious people. Just As I Am reveals Billy Graham to be as forthright and engaging as ever as he reflects with plainspoken immediacy on his private life. As he shares his own spiritual journey, he writes movingly of his everyday joys and struggles, and of his profound commitment to his wife, Ruth, and their family. Discussing his relationship with heads of state as diverse as Queen Elizabeth II, the Shah of Iran, and Kim Il Sung, Dr. Graham also shares such memorable encounters as his plane trip with civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. when an engine caught fire, and the tragically unsuccessful attempt to warn President John F. Kennedy, Jr. about the danger of his trip to Dallas. Dr. Graham details his friendships with nine U. S. presidents, beginning with Eisenhower and including Johnson and Nixon and continuing to this day with Bill Clinton. As Dr. Graham points out When a president of the United States, for example, wept in my presence, or knelt with me to pray, or privately unburdened his concerns about his family, I was not thinking about his political philosophy or his personality but about his need for God's help. This is an inspiring story of how a man of God grew into a man of great influence. Examining his life and ministry from the wise and humble perspective that has made him one of the world's most beloved and respected leaders, Billy Graham's Just As I Am is an unforgettable portrait that will be treasured by listeners everywhere. Near Fine. ISBN: 9780551031449

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Graham, Winston

Poldark's Cornwall

VGC. The Bodley Head, 1983. First UK edition-second impression. Large format tan hardback(gilt lettering on the front cover and spine, two small marks and nicks on the cover and spine) with Dj(very small tear, some nicks and creases on the edges of the Dj cover), both in VGC. Illustrated inside the front and back cover, many colour, b/w photographs, maps. Nice and clean pages with small ink marks on the outer edges, a couple of small creases and ink marks on the edges of the pages. The book is in VGC with light shelf wear on the Dj cover. 222pp including List of illustrations, Map of Poldark's Cornwall. Price un-clipped. A collectable book. Heavy book(approx 1. 2 Kg). Very Good/Very Good. ISBN: 9780370305189

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Graham, Ysenda Maxtone

The Real Mrs.Miniver [Large Print]

VGC. Isis Large Print, 2002. Large print edition. Hardback(small nick on the edge of the cover) in VGC, no Dj. Illustrated with b/w drawings. Nice and clean pages with a small mark and slightly tainted on the outer edges, number written and pen marks inside the back cover, small nick on the edge of the pages. The book is in VGC with light shelf wear. 448pp including index. No Dj. Very Good/No Jacket. ISBN: 9780753197561

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Book number: 2759

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Grant, David

Still Practising: From Country Vet to the Animal Hospital(Signed)

VGC. Simon & Schuster, 2000. The book is Signed by the Author on the title page. First UK edition-first printing(1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2). Black hardback(gilt lettering to the spine) with Dj(crease, nicks and scratches on the Dj cover), both in VGC. Nice and clean pages but with some small marks and small nick on the outer edges, small watermark inside the edge of the Dj cover. 281pp. Price un-clipped. Signed first edition. Product Description: The sequel to Just Practising continues the early adventures and misdemeanours of the author as a young country vet. It also introduces the RSPCA Animal Hospital at Harmsworth, where Grant is now director. Signed by the Author. Very Good/Very Good. ISBN: 9780743208291

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Gray, Andy

Gray Matters [Illustrated]

Fine condition. Macmillan, 2004. First edition-first printing(1 3 5 7 9 8 6 4 2). Grey hardback(silver lettering to the spine, small nick on the back cover) with Dj(small creases, nicks and scratch on the Dj cover), both in fine condition. Illustrated with colour, b/w photos. The book is new with light shelf wear on the outer edges of the pages(slightly yellow), light shelf wear on the Dj cover. 283pp including index. Price un-clipped. First edition. Product Description: Andy Gray has been at the forefront of British soccer for over three decades. Now, for the first time, he tells his own remarkable story, and that of the modern game. From a fanatical footballing household in Glasgow, Andy worked his way to become a teenage prodigy at Dundee. But it was in England that Andy's name was cemented as one of Europe's top strikers, where he won the League, the FA Cup, and the European Cup Winners Cup. These triumphs-along with the managers, the goals, the games, and the fans are vividly brought to life, while Gray also explains how the game was evolving around him. Fine/Fine. ISBN: 9781405046244

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Book number: 1010

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Gray, Dulcie

Looking Forward, Looking Back: An Autobiography

VGC. Hodder and Stoughton, 1991. First UK edition-first impression. Blue hardback(gilt lettering to the spine) with Dj(a couple of creases and nicks on the edges of the Dj cover), both in VGC. Illustrated with b/w photos. Nice and clean pages with two small ink marks on the outer edges, pencil mark impression and crease on the edges of the first blank page of the book. 199pp including A professional chronology, index. Price un-clipped. Very Good/Very Good. ISBN: 9780340520802

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Book number: 7008

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