Australasian History

In this fully illustrated personal look at the culture of hot rods and customised vehicles in Australia, veteran author Joel Wakely has gathered together dozens of fascinating stories about many...

Looking back I could have handled things a little differently after Vietnam. I think I would have punched a lot of people a lot sooner. I just didn't know how...

Tasmania is surely one of Australias most beautiful states. When you combine this natural beauty with a relative lack of traffic compared to the mainland states, you get a cyclists...

Jim Macken's latest book is a sequel to Between a Death and a Difficult Birth . Both analyse the effects of the cultural shifts of the late 1960s on the...

A landmark work documenting in detail the pre-history of the Australian Alps. 'Dr Flood essays a total picture of Aboriginal communities and their use of and impact on terrain through...

Clean Living in a Dirty World. A landmark investigation of Australia's ethical track record - that also shows how you can make a difference. Climate change is wreaking havoc. Water...

Bob Cheek's entry into politics was almost pedestrian for a footy star journalist who made his name and fortune by way of a media and fitness industry career; but once...

A compelling insider's account of who the movers and shakers are in the Canberra Press Gallery, how they interact with each other, the pollies, their staff, and who decides what's...

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 book titled The Tasmanian Story by the author Lloyd Robson. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about this title.

Winner of the Colin Roderick Award Lion & Kangaroo is one of Australia's great works of history, a rich chronicle of the nation's coming-of-age. With intelligence, wisdom and wit, acclaimed...

Autobiography or fiction? This question has shadowed the work of enigmatic Australian author Eve Langley since her first novel, The Pea Pickers , was published in 1942. Almost immediately after,...

The book titled The Beginner's Guide to Australian Birds by the author Unknown. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about this title.

When he had just embarked on his international cricket journey, Justin Langer sought advice from the great Sir Donald Bradman. This helped set him on the pathway to a wonderful...

Illustrator Wendy L. Jennings brings to life the wilder inhabitants of Down Under with her lush, colorful paintings. Covering 31 species in all, her paintings are accompanied by brief descriptions...

My grandmother was one of Australia's greatest novelists, my grandfather won the Victoria Cross for gallantry and my father was hounded all his life as a spy. This is a...

A woman searching for answers in her own life finds them - and much more - in the wreckage and haunting stories of the Batavia shipwreck. The powerfully moving historical...

Identity, Education and Belonging examines the social and educational experiences of Arab and Muslim Australian youth against a wider political backdrop. Arab and Muslim Australian youth have long faced considerable...

1853, Victoria, Australia. Five bushrangers led by the murderous outlaw Warrigal Anderson raid a small homestead. When they ride away, nineteen-year-old Toby O'Rourke's life is changed forever. His parents lie...

The heartwarming new rural romance from the bestselling author of Back to Birdsville. Still heartbroken after the death of her twin brother, Dr Bella Grey moves to Lightning Ridge for...

Why do we like robots that act like humans? What kind of inner life does an insect have? And can exoplanets offer us a better home? The best science writing...

Early Europeans saw Victoria and its rolling grasslands as Australia felix -happy south land-a prize left for them by God. For its original inhabitants, their Country was home and life,...

Behavioural insights, action photography and your questions answered.The Australian Green Guides have been created for wildlife enthusiasts of all ages.The most commonly asked questions are answered with particular emphasis on...

The book that inspired Channel Nine's Underbelly: Chopper From streetfighter to standover man, gunman to underworld executioner, Mark Brandon 'Chopper' Read was earmarked for death a dozen times but somehow...

What happens when the past won't let go? Buried secrets rise to the surface in this rural-set romance and mystery from bestselling author Mandy Magro. Even after leaving small-town Wildstone...

From the bestselling author of THE LOUDNESS OF UNSAID THINGS comes a compelling new novel that illuminates the joys and sorrows of an ordinary life and delivers profound insights into...

The desperate manhunt to bring down Australia's most notorious outlaw When Ned Kelly and his band of young tearaways ambushed and killed three brave policemen in a remote mountain camp...

Penny Olsen will discuss her new book about early European impressions of Australia's curious mammals on Thursday 4 November, 4.00 pm, National Library of Australia - Conference Room. This free...

A fresh perspective on the Australia-China relationship told through the lens of memoir, culture and friendship In the late nineteenth century, as crippling famine devastated northern China, the Li family...

"Australia's Foreign Relations" is a rigorous, lively and comprehensive "insider" account of how Australian foreign policy works. It runs the full gamut of issues fundamental to Australia's place in, and...

In the tradition of Jill Kerr Conway's bestselling autobiography, "The Road from Coorain, " Geraldine Brooks's "Foreign Correspondence" is a memoir of girlhood in the lower middle-class western suburbs of...

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: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: Signed with inscriptionThis book provides a detailed historical account of Launceston, one of Australia's oldest cities. It explores the city's development,...

Condition remarks:Book: Reading copy Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Tanning and foxing Markings: Reading copy with markings.This book chronicles the history of the Boort District from 1836 to 1968, providing insights...

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: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Yellowed Markings: No markingsThis book tells the astonishing true story of the Tichborne Claimant, a man who claimed to be the long-lost heir...

Condition remarks:Book: Fair Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or marking Markings: Previous ownerThis book provides a comprehensive illustrated survey of shipwrecks, fires, collisions, and strandings that have occurred along the...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis collection features a variety of Australian stories, including legends, yarns, and tall tales that reflect the rich storytelling tradition...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis book explores the thrilling competition between English and French explorers in their quest to map Australia. It delves into...

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: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis book explores the breathtaking landscapes and unique ecosystems of the Kimberley region in Australia. It features a blend of...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis book explores the rich history of Australian cooking over 200 years, featuring period recipes and insights into the culinary...