Australasian History

New edition of a classic memoir with new Introduction, bibliography, biographical index and four new previously unpublished photographs. 'Hughenden', the seaside mansion of Kathleen's grandparents, provided the 'solid bluestone foundations'...

The first concise and comprehensive history of Australia's part in the Boer War. Sixteen thousand men went from Australia to the Boer War in South Africa between 1899 and 1902-...

The author has drawn on primary sources from Australia, South Africa and the United Kingdom to produce a book that encompasses not only Australia's experience of the war, but also...

He was top of the world, with numbers bettered only by Don Bradman - then captain Steve Smith led his Australian team into a cheating scandal that stunned cricket. Media...

Do you know your porters from your pales and your stouts from your saisons? Are you a home-brewing legend or a draught devotee? Or do you think dubbels and tripels...

From the drama of its geological wonders to its unique flora and fauna, the abundance of its birdlife and the stark beauty of its arid interior, Australia's remarkable diversity is...

Street art can be described as a visual conversation between many voices. It's an open-air exhibition space that is constantly changing through the work of many people acting alone and...

In this book the author concisely describes the birth in the 1850s, of democratic, independent government and it's progress over fifteen decades.

Snapshot: A Portrait of Success is a beautifully photographed book that focuses on 18 prominent Australian entertainment, business and sports personalities. It tell a key story for each person that...

In celebration of the original 'Godfather of Freestyle'. Born to Fly is the story of Australian Eric Hymans, one of the wild men of hot-dog skiing in the 1970s and...

The huge research into the history of Australian theatre assembled in Currency's authoritative Companion to Theatre in Australia has here been concentrated into a handy reference guide for the theatre...

The powerful story of tragedy, triumph and romance in the Australian bush. Sam Bailey wanted a life on the land just like his father. He had it all planned -...

When Alfred Felton died in 1904 he left [pound]378,033 in trust to the people of Victoria, the income to be split between approved charities and the acquisition of art. 'Without...

For months during 1943 there was no night in Hellfire Pass. By the light of flares, carbide lamps and bamboo fires, men near-naked and skeletal cut a passage through stone...

Within a week of birth Andrew Zagami had to undergo brain surgery. As a teenager he suffered a fractured spine. Later in life he was diagnosed with cancer on three...

As craft beer continues to win over Australian hearts and palates, a new book sets out to debunk the myth that the best place for a beer is sitting on...

Todd and partner Jeff have been at the renovation game for nearly twenty years, but they've only ever been able to afford the worst house on the worst street. It...

Celebrating the people involved in the organization, the landscape they have flown over for 50 years and the spirit of the outback, this text by prize-winning author Robert McDonald and...

this is a book about: the re-building of Australian democracy the re-invention of business and community in a global age and, the re-engagement of government in its task of serving...

These are some of Australia's finest thinkers analysing the key issues that have had a major impact on Australia over the last turbulent decade, collated by our most influential think...

In 1971, a hopeful, young art teacher drove the long, lonely road from Alice Springs to the Aboriginal outpost settlement at Papunya. His name was Geoffrey Bardon. Eighteen months later,...

Four stories by best-selling author Gabrielle Wang in one spectacularly bound collection as part of the Our Australian Girl series. Share in these valiant adventures as Pearlie fights for everything...

It's a book. A funny book. A funny book by Tim 'Rosso' Ross. But what's in this funny book I hear you ask? Well, it's all manner of stories from...

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Melbourne & Victoria is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to...

Ultimate Food & Drink: Australia is your complete touring guide to the best wineries, breweries, distilleries and restaurants in Australia's premier wine regions, without the fuss. Experienced travel writer Ben...

The poems in this collection were chosen by Paterson's granddaughters - those that have proved most popular as well as their own particular favourites.Time spent reading ths book will be...

In June 1969 seven assisted migrants stepped out of the plane that had touched down in a strange place called Hobart. Jenny Williams was one of those adults. From that...

"Boon" is the story of Tasmania's most beloved cricketing hero, David Clarence Boon, Australia's premier batsman. Recognized at an early age, Boon, graduated from the juniors to represent his home...

As The Prime Minister Hon John Howard notes in his introduction to the recent deluxe publication, Australia's Nobel Laureates - Adventures in Innovation "One of Australia's most valuable assets is...

In this book Bunbury combines material from 2 ABC radio series giving wonderful insights into the days of barnstorming flights and the first pioneering mail and passenger services, highlighting heroism...

Written in a non-fiction novel style, The Wintringham Story explores the power of social justice and tracks the journey of Bryan Lipmann, from working in a slaughterhouse to the large...

The subjects of this book are five fascinating prime ministers - Gough Whitlam, Malcolm Fraser, Bob Hawke, Paul Keating and John Howard - and how they view Australia. Until the...

The presumption of innocence is the keystone of liberty. Yet it is constantly under attack and is liable to be whittled away, particularly in times of crisis. It is for...