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Treading Lightly: The hidden wisdom of the world's oldest people

Treading Lightly: The hidden wisdom of the world's oldest people

$34.99 AUD$29.74 AUD
We are consuming more than our earth can provide. In Australia, cities and towns struggle to maintain a reliable water supply, climate change triggers droughts which devastate farmland, and fish...
A Bastard of a Place

A Bastard of a Place

$39.99 AUD$33.99 AUD
'Brune's book is a timely reminder that despite the warmest alliances, nations sometimes have to stand up and save themselves.' - The Weekend Australian Financial Review ' A Bastard of...
Paula's Way: A heart-warming story from the multi-million copy bestselling author

Paula's Way: A heart-warming story from the multi-million copy bestselling author

$24.99 AUD$21.24 AUD
An unexpected inheritance is most people's dream, but not so for Paula. She'shappy and secure in Western Australia with her own business, a completecontrast to her rootless childhood, and has...
Chestnut Lane: From the multi-million copy bestselling author

Chestnut Lane: From the multi-million copy bestselling author

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She's loved his music for years and knows he's had a tough time lately, with an intruder slashing his face, then a car accident putting his ability to play music...
Journeyings: The Biography of a Middle-Class Generation 1920-1990

Journeyings: The Biography of a Middle-Class Generation 1920-1990

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Waging Peace: Reflections on Peace and War From an Unconventional Woman

Waging Peace: Reflections on Peace and War From an Unconventional Woman

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Sweetland Project: Remembering Gallipoli in the Shire of Nunawading

Sweetland Project: Remembering Gallipoli in the Shire of Nunawading

$50.00 AUD
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Freedom Ride: A freedom rider remembers

Freedom Ride: A freedom rider remembers

$36.99 AUD$15.00 AUD
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Somewhere in Asia: War, Journalism and Australia (TM)s Neighbours, 1941-1975

Somewhere in Asia: War, Journalism and Australia (TM)s Neighbours, 1941-1975

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First Australians

First Australians

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Doorways: Year of the Cumberdeen Diaries

Doorways: Year of the Cumberdeen Diaries

$32.95 AUD$20.00 AUD
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The Bay: the waves won't wash away what they did

The Bay: the waves won't wash away what they did

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The tide's coming in. Every wave seems to lap a little higher. Erasing, bit by bit, the traces of what I did.Kenna arrives in Sydney to surprise her best friend....
The Bay: the waves won't wash away what they did

The Bay: the waves won't wash away what they did

$22.95 AUD$18.36 AUD
The tide's coming in. Every wave seems to lap a little higher. Erasing, bit by bit, the traces of what I did.Kenna arrives in Sydney to surprise her best friend....
The Pit: By the author of THE STONING, "The crime debut of the year"

The Pit: By the author of THE STONING, "The crime debut of the year"

$32.99 AUD$26.39 AUD
"Outback noir has a new star" Mark Sanderson, The Times"A rising star of crime fiction" Joan Smith, Sunday Times"Delivers another larger-than-life, take-no-prisoners slice of outback noir. A truly original writer"...
The Emigrant Family

The Emigrant Family

$25.00 AUD
Author: Alexander Harris, W. S. RamsonBinding: SoftbackPublished: ANU, 1967Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThe Emigrant Family explores the struggles and experiences of a family migrating to Australia...
Autumn Memories: A McCubbin Family Album

Autumn Memories: A McCubbin Family Album

$20.00 AUD
Author: Kathleen ManganBinding: HardbackPublished: Georgian House, Melbourne, 1988Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book captures the rich history and artistic legacy of the McCubbin family, showcasing their...
Romance of Victorian Railways

Romance of Victorian Railways

$30.00 AUD
Author: Patsy Adam-SmithBinding: HardbackPublished: Rigby, 1980Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the history and significance of Victorian railways in Australia, showcasing the development and impact...
SUNNY MEMORIES - Australian at the Seaside

SUNNY MEMORIES - Australian at the Seaside

$20.00 AUD
Author: WELLS, LanaBinding: HardbackPublished: Greenhouse Publications, 1982Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book captures the essence of Australian seaside life through vivid imagery and storytelling. It explores...
The Lucky Country Revisited

The Lucky Country Revisited

$35.00 AUD
Author: Donald HorneBinding: HardbackPublished: Dent, 1987Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerIn 'The Lucky Country Revisited', Donald Horne reflects on the social and political landscape of Australia, examining...
Friendly Islands: A History of Tonga

Friendly Islands: A History of Tonga

$30.00 AUD
Author: Noel RutherfordBinding: HardbackPublished: Oxford University Press, 1977Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book provides a comprehensive history of Tonga, exploring its culture, politics, and interactions with...
Aboriginal Myths (SIGNED)

Aboriginal Myths (SIGNED)

$80.00 AUD
Author: Sreten Bozic & Alan MarshallBinding: HardbackPublished: Gold Star Publications, 1972, First EditionCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Signed with inscriptionThis book explores the rich tapestry of Aboriginal myths,...
Australia's First Century 1788-1888

Australia's First Century 1788-1888

$20.00 AUD
Author: Morris, E.E. (Editor)Binding: HardbackPublished: Child & Henry, Sydney, 1980Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book provides a comprehensive overview of Australia's first century, covering significant events,...
Folklore of Australia

Folklore of Australia

$20.00 AUD
Author: Walter StoneBinding: HardbackPublished: Reed Books, 1984Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the rich tapestry of Australian folklore, capturing the stories, myths, and traditions that...
Complete Book Of Australian Folk Lore

Complete Book Of Australian Folk Lore

$25.00 AUD
Author: Bill ScottBinding: HardbackPublished: PR Books, N.S.W. Australia, 1986Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis book is a comprehensive collection of Australian folk lore, capturing the rich traditions,...
Who's Master? Who's Man? : Australia in the Victorian Age

Who's Master? Who's Man? : Australia in the Victorian Age

$25.00 AUD
Author: Michael CannonBinding: SoftbackPublished: Viking O'Neil, 1982, Second EditionCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the social, political, and cultural changes in Australia during the Victorian...
River King: The McCulloch Carrying Company and Echuca (1865-1898)

River King: The McCulloch Carrying Company and Echuca (1865-1898)

$20.00 AUD
Author: McCulloch, Samuel ClydeBinding: SoftbackPublished: Archives Board, University of Melbourne, 1986Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the history of the McCulloch Carrying Company and its...
Chartered Scoundrels: A Brief History of Port Melbourne Hotels

Chartered Scoundrels: A Brief History of Port Melbourne Hotels

$35.00 AUD
Author: Pat GraingerBinding: SoftbackPublished: Port Melbourne Historical and Preservation Society, 2007Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book provides an engaging history of the hotels in Port...
Australia: World of Difference. The Australian Transition

Australia: World of Difference. The Australian Transition

$25.00 AUD
Author: John BechervaiseBinding: HardbackPublished: Rigby Limited, Adelaide, 1967Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the diverse landscapes, cultures, and transformations occurring in Australia during a pivotal...
Dunera Scandal

Dunera Scandal

$20.00 AUD
Author: Cyril PearlBinding: HardbackPublished: Angus & Robertson, 1983Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThe Dunera Scandal explores the controversial internment of Jewish refugees during World War II in...
Aussie-Osities

Aussie-Osities

$15.00 AUD
Author: Vane LindesayBinding: SoftbackPublished: Greenhouse Publications, 1988Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsAussie-Osities is a delightful exploration of Australian culture, showcasing quirky and unique aspects of life down...
Outside the Square: 125 Years of Caulfield Grammar School

Outside the Square: 125 Years of Caulfield Grammar School

$30.00 AUD
Author: Penrose, HelenBinding: HardbackPublished: Melbourne University Publishing, 2006Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis large hardback book chronicles the rich history of Caulfield Grammar School over 125 years.
Alan Marshall's Battlers (SIGNED)

Alan Marshall's Battlers (SIGNED)

$45.00 AUD
Author: Alan Marshall; Compiled by Gwen HardistyBinding: HardbackPublished: Hyland House, 1983, First EditionCondition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Signed with inscriptionThis book is a compilation of stories...
Formula for Survival: The Saga of the Ballarat Hebrew Congregation

Formula for Survival: The Saga of the Ballarat Hebrew Congregation

$20.00 AUD
Author: Newman Hirsch RosenthalBinding: SoftbackPublished: Waller & Chester, 2010Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book chronicles the history and experiences of the Ballarat Hebrew Congregation, highlighting...
The Australian Legend

The Australian Legend

$35.00 AUD
Author: Russel WardBinding: HardbackPublished: Oxford University Press, 1978Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the concept of the Australian identity and its evolution through history. Russel...
The Ties That Bind: A History of Sport at the University of Melbourne

The Ties That Bind: A History of Sport at the University of Melbourne

$40.00 AUD
Author: June E. SenyardBinding: HardbackPublished: Walla Walla Press, 2004Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis book chronicles the rich history of sport at the University of Melbourne,...
The Long Last Summer: Australia's Upper Class Before the Great War

The Long Last Summer: Australia's Upper Class Before the Great War

$20.00 AUD
Author: Michael CannonBinding: HardbackPublished: Nelson, 1985Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis book explores the dynamics and lifestyle of Australia's upper class during the period leading up to...
COUNTRY TOWNS

COUNTRY TOWNS

$25.00 AUD
Author: John RossBinding: HardbackPublished: Macmillan, 1975Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsCOUNTRY TOWNS by John Ross explores the charm and character of various towns across the countryside. This...
The Enduring Remnant; The First 150 Years of the Melbourne Hebrew Congregation, 1841-1991 (SIGNED by both)

The Enduring Remnant; The First 150 Years of the Melbourne Hebrew Congregation, 1841-1991 (SIGNED by both)

$50.00 AUD
Author: Aron, Joseph; Arndt, JudyBinding: HardbackPublished: Melbourne University Press, 1992Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: SignedThis book chronicles the history of the Melbourne Hebrew Congregation over its first 150...
Beltana - Six Miles

Beltana - Six Miles

$20.00 AUD
Author: Elsie Lecky PayneBinding: HardbackPublished: Rigby Limited, 1974, First EditionCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsBeltana - Six Miles is a detailed exploration of the region surrounding Beltana,...
Australian Criminal Justice: Fourth Edition

Australian Criminal Justice: Fourth Edition

$70.00 AUD
Author: Mark Findlay, Stephen Odgers, Stanley YeoBinding: SoftbackPublished: Oxford University Press, 2010Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book provides a comprehensive overview of the Australian criminal justice...
They Dreamt of a School - Methodist Ladies' College Kew 1882-1982 (SIGNED)

They Dreamt of a School - Methodist Ladies' College Kew 1882-1982 (SIGNED)

$50.00 AUD
Author: Ailsa G Thomson ZainuddinBinding: HardbackPublished: Hyland House, 1982Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: SignedThis book chronicles the history of the Methodist Ladies' College in Kew, detailing its founding,...
Robert J. Hawke

Robert J. Hawke

$20.00 AUD
Author: Blanch d'AlpugetBinding: HardbackPublished: Schwartz, 1982, ReprintCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis biography explores the life and political career of Robert J. Hawke, a prominent Australian politician...
Absalom's Outback

Absalom's Outback

$15.00 AUD
Author: John MabeyBinding: HardbackPublished: Australian Broadcasting Commission, 1981Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerAbsalom's Outback is a captivating exploration of the Australian landscape and its cultural significance, blending...
FARMERS, BUSHRANGERS, BUSINESSMEN

FARMERS, BUSHRANGERS, BUSINESSMEN

$20.00 AUD
Author: Hall, B.Binding: HardbackPublished: Currawong Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd, 1947, First EditionCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the lives and contributions of farmers, bushrangers, and...
Carlton: National Trust Inner Suburban Series (SIGNED)

Carlton: National Trust Inner Suburban Series (SIGNED)

$35.00 AUD
Author: E. Graeme RobertsonBinding: HardbackPublished: Rigby/ The National Trust of Australia (Victoria), 1974Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Signed with inscriptionThis book offers a comprehensive look at Carlton, its...
Life in general: A Short History of Organised Insurance Workers in Australia

Life in general: A Short History of Organised Insurance Workers in Australia

$15.00 AUD
Author: Geoff GleghornBinding: SoftbackPublished: Australian Insurance Employees' Union, n.d. [1991]Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book provides a concise history of the organized insurance workers in...
Sailing Ships and Paddle Wheels and Other Gippsland Shipping

Sailing Ships and Paddle Wheels and Other Gippsland Shipping

$40.00 AUD
Author: Bull, J. C.Binding: HardbackPublished: The Author, 1974Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markings"Sailing Ships and Paddle Wheels and Other Gippsland Shipping" by J.C. Bull is a fascinating...
Attitudes to Non-European Immigration

Attitudes to Non-European Immigration

$25.00 AUD
Author: A. T. YarwoodBinding: SoftbackPublished: Cassell, 1978, ReprintCondition remarks:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis book explores the historical perspectives and societal attitudes towards non-European immigration in...