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From Aha, king of the 1st Dynasty at Memphis (2920 B.C.), to the vast complex of pleasure palaces at Zerukha this A-Z dictionary places more than 1,500 entries on the...

This selection of 18 masques offers a fascinating insight into the culture and politics of the early 17th century.

First published in Chinese in 1964 and then banned by the revolutionaries ten years later, this remarkable autobiography presents the story of a man who served twice as emperor of...

Art? Erotica? Or Pornography? Discussions of what actually constitutes erotic art are incredibly complex and usually highly controversial. The naked body in art has been with us since the earliest...

The definitive guide to classic films from one of America's most trusted film critics The definitive guide to classic films from one of America's most trusted film critics Thanks to...

Mowgli, the man-cub who is brought up by wolves in the jungles of Central India, is one of the greatest literary myths ever created. As he embarks on a series...

In 1850, China was the 'sick man of Asia'. Now it is set to become the most powerful nation on earth. The Penguin History of Modern China shows how turbulent...

This text explains the dynamics of the third industrial revolution by describing a story of human struggle: of diverse peoples and nations faced with the same dangers imposed by unregulated...

The book titled The Energy Question by the author Gerald Foley. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about this title.

The book titled Inflation: A Guide to the Crisis in Economics by the author James Anthony Trevithick. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about this...

Generations of readers have found Pepys' diaries one of the best ways to vicariously experience the tumultuous world of seventeenth century London, the time of Restoration, the Plague, and the...

The book titled Astaire: The Definitive Biography by the author Tim Satchell. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about this title.

Hundreds of proven ways for marketers and entrepreneurs to increase influence by gathering an army of followers on Twitter Presents strategies and tactics in a fun and engaging way, helping...

The book titled Ending the Computer Conspiracy: The Thinking Person's Guide to by the author Colin Corder. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about this...

The book titled American History: A Survey by the author Richard Nelson Current. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about this title.

The inspiration for the HBO (R) Original Documentary, Rock Hudson : All that Heaven Allowed , airing June 28! The definitive biography of the deeply complex and widely misunderstood matinee...

Known for its lively, clear prose as well as its scholarly research, A People's History of the United States is the only volume to tell America's story from the point...

The book titled Victoria: Biography of a Queen by the author Stanley Weintraub. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about this title.

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Most people have to work with others. But collaboration can be difficult - people have different ideas and approaches. Fisher and Sharp have written a guide to getting results when...

This is a biography of one of the most famous child stars of all time. The book portrays her childhood and brings into focus the woman that child became, a...

A stunning hardcover edition of the classic gothic romance, with cover art by Anna Bond of lifestyle brand Rifle Paper Co. Soon to be a major motion picture starring Margot...

This publication accompanies Australian multidisciplinary artist Nicholas Mangan's survey exhibition "Limits to Growth." The exhibition and book bring together four of Mangan's most significant works of the past seven years,...

Learn all about the European way of creating desserts: the basic techniques, different pastries and mixtures, and a hundred mouth-watering recipes. From a simple French apple tart to highly sophisticated...

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But disaster strikes when guitarist Jack breaks his wrist and can no longer play. On top of that, all their hard work fundraising has fallen short! When help comes from...

'Fun-to-read mystery with a surprising but satisfying ending.' Adele Broadbent, What Book Next? Best friend cousins Ana and Frog turn junior detectives in a determined search for Whaea McCready's missing...

'As punchy and readable as it is sincere and authentic.' August Elworthy, The Sapling 'A terrifically unique premise, delivered expertly.' Bob Moore, Good Reading Australia 'A beautiful love story with...

'A gripping, magical book full of curiosity, intelligence and action and an absolute must-read.' Rebekah Lyell, NZ Booklovers 'Ideal for fans of fantasy and magic aged 8-12, and perfect for...

Our ancestors crossed the ocean for us to achieve our wildest aspirations. Yet, in a world of relative abundance and seemingly endless choices, we face challenges like 'Has my kid...

Teruyo Nogami was a relative newcomer to film production when hired as a continuity/script assistant on Akira Kurosawa 's Rashomon. A witness to its filming-and its near destruction in a...

"There never was a greater Australian diplomat than Sir James Plimsoll". -- Alexander Downer, AC "You're mad to move Plimsoll. He's got contacts here and great influence". -- Henry Kissinger...

A startling discovery. The originality and beguiling alchemy of the writing generate a plethora of profound insights into one's self that usually take years of expensive therapy to unlock -...

After nearly two decades of "the climate wars", arguments for climate action focus on power (we must decarbonise our energy system), prosperity (we must develop our green industries and clean...

For almost all parents, most of the time, digital parenting is a recipe for uncertainty and concern. Digital media is sometimes blamed for stunting early language development; other times it's...

The Hurt is the story of a first relationship at the age of eighteen. But is it? In The Hurt time is reshuffled and mixed up. As Saint Phalle says,...

Even for a country built on immigration, the continuing high rates of population growth are testing the consensus of national identity and demand a visionary approach to imagine a very...

This midlife journey coincided with events that swept the world in the sixties and seventies: the death of President Kennedy, May '68 in France, the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia, the...

Party Time contains a great collection of recipes for whatever type of party you are planning. Whether it's cocktails and nibbles, a barbecue with friends, or a more formal gathering...

June and her father stared for a moment into each other's minds. He looked away first; and with a stab of joy June knew he was afraid of her and...

An illuminating, witty and highly moving story of making and listening to music and its role and impact on grief When her father dies, music historian and trombonist Dr Emily...

In the series of linked stories at the heart of Filthy Animals , set among young adults in the American midwest, a young man treads delicate emotional waters as he...

2012 is the 100th anniversary of the sinking of RMS Titanic, then the largest and most luxurious passenger liner the world had ever seen. Here is the complete story of...

On September 28, 480, the Athenian navy destroyed the Persian invasion fleet in the Bay of Salamis. Had the Persians won, such noted figures as Plato, Aristotle, and Alexander along...