Australasian History

An Olympic Life tells the story of one of Australia's top athletes - and senior International Olympic Committee member. This fascinating book tells of the tremendous excitements - and the...

Come Together Again is the second delightful picture book from Isaiah Firebrace for children aged 5 and up. It explores First Nations culture through a celebration of music, song and...

The frontier mythology of the early twentieth-century is epitomised in the stories of these two extraordinary-and very different-men. An elegant, original and very well written book, luminous with meaning, full...

The book titled The History of the SAS by the author Nigel McCerry. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about this title.

Lance Franklin : My Football Journey is a stunning celebration and companion to the career of one of Australia's most revered AFL players, Lance 'Buddy' Franklin. Lance Franklin has held...

'Unprecedented in the breadth of what it offers from both the ancient and the recent literature of the country.' - Thomas Keneally Some of the best, most significant writing produced...

Percy Grainger (1882-1961) was a pianist, composer, ethnographer, essayist, and much more. The Australian-American musician aspired to the condition of a polymath, with strong interests in language, culture, ecology and...

Inside account of one of the greatest cricket tours of all time and the unique characters who played. In 2008, Australia celebrates two important anniversaries. It will be 60 years...

When England's cricketers lost the Oval Test against Australia in the summer of 1882, it triggered a number of cynical comments in the press. The "Sporting Times" stated that 'the...

Australia is home to an incredible diversity of native animals. While Australian animals are among the most unique in the world, they are also among the most endangered, with hundreds...

A celebration of Australian cuisine like never before - 350 recipes showcasing the rich diversity of its landscapes and its people. Australia is a true melting pot of cultures and...

This hard-cover book contains 204 colour pages including 170 pictures by outback artist Howard Steer, and a thousand humorous Australian sayings, or idiom, compiled by Peter Nicholson.

This landmark volume will be created to coincide with the 20th InternationalCongress of Historical Sciences which the University of New South Wales inSydney will be hosting in 2005. Sponsored by...

An exciting addition to the narrative non-fiction series Nature Storybooks, about an Eastern Quoll. The blue-black sky is painted with glistening stars. Quoll has woken. It's playtime here in the...

The book titled Romsey: A Veritable Garden of Eden by the author Mitchell Peter Jackson Alan. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about this title.

The companion volume to YOUNG HAWKE: the making of a larrikin from the award-winning historian and author of CURTIN and CHIFLEY Bob Hawke was one of the most influential Australians...

Featuring detailed illustrations of the whales and dolphins that call Australia home, this amazing book will profile key species, such as the humpback whale, the sperm whale, the killer whale...

A South Seas classic since 1966, this is the story of one New Zealander brave enough to do what we have all now and then dreamed of doing - live...

Neverland is a social history of a surf town in Australia - which happens to be Byron Bay. It is the story of the surfers, American and Australian, who found...

An evocative photographic portrait of country footy and the role it plays in connecting communities across Australia - the people, the players, the places, the competition, the colour, the camaraderie,...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Yellowed Markings: SignedThis fascinating book explores the life of a colonial doctor and his importance to the community, as well as everyday life,...

Condition remarks:Book: Very good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: No markingsMurriyang is a profound reflection on identity, culture, and the landscape of Australia, as seen through the eyes of...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Yellowed Markings: No markingsCaptain Charles Sturt, 'the Father of Australian Exploration', completed three explorations to reveal the interior of Australia.

Condition remarks:Book: Fair Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis book explores the Yarra River in Melbourne, detailing its historical significance and the scenic beauty surrounding it.

Condition remarks:Book: Fair Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Yellowed Markings: No markingsThis book chronicles the history of the Mulgrave District from 1839 to 1961, detailing the transformation of the area and...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or marking Markings: No markingsThis book explores the history and significance of trams in Australia, highlighting their cultural impact and evolution over...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerThis book explores the vibrant world of Australia's variety and musical stars from the 1920s to the 1960s, highlighting key...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis book offers a comprehensive overview of Australia, covering its geography, culture, and history. Edited by Blanche Hewitt, it presents...

Condition remarks:Book: Fair Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis book chronicles the transformation of the Mulgrave District from pastoral lands to a suburban community. It provides insights into...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerThis book showcases early photographs of Gundagai, a representative icon of a typical Australian country town. It captures the essence...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis book explores the breathtaking landscapes and unique ecosystems of the Flinders Ranges in Australia. It highlights the cultural significance...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis book explores the literary landscape of Melbourne, capturing the essence of the city through the perspectives of its writers....

Condition remarks:Book: Fair Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Yellowed Markings: No markingsThis book explores the experiences of the Australian Army both domestically and abroad, providing insights into their uniforms, operations, and...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis non-fiction narrative delves into the historical expedition of Burke and Wills, recounting the gripping story of two explorers who...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or marking Markings: No markingsThe Overlander Song Book is a collection of Australian folk music that features a variety of traditional songs...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerThis book explores the rich history and cultural significance of Australian Rules Football, providing insights into its development and impact...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis book provides a detailed account of the Australian Club in Melbourne, exploring its historical significance and contributions to Australian...

Condition remarks:Book: Fair Jacket: Chipped and worn with some damagePages: Aging or marking Markings: No markingsThis Is the Grass is a poignant exploration of Australian life and nature through the...

A fabulous pictorial Australiana gift-book on Australia's animals and with unique motivational voice and life-principle that can help release and empower a depth in self-discovery. Showcasing 24 Iconic Australian animals,...

Emotions are not universal, but are experienced and expressed in diverse ways within different cultures and times. This overview of the history of emotions within nineteenth-century British imperialism focuses on...

When Dorothea Mackellar wrote My Country in 1908, her words struck a chord of recognition among all who lived in the Sunburnt Country and had seen its jewel seas, ragged...

p>The 1960s was a decade like no other hellip; the culture, the music and the fashions. It also saw a surfing boom that bred innovation in surfboard design, changes in...