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How to Cook Like a Man: A Memoir of Cookbook Obsession

How to Cook Like a Man: A Memoir of Cookbook Obsession

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Poor Mans Feast

Poor Mans Feast

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Midnight Chicken: & Other Recipes Worth Living For

Midnight Chicken: & Other Recipes Worth Living For

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How to Build a Tin Canoe: Confessions of an Old Salt

How to Build a Tin Canoe: Confessions of an Old Salt

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Heat: An Amateur's Adventures as Kitchen Slave, Line Cook, Pasta-Maker, and Apprentice to a Dante-Quoting Butcher in Tuscany

Heat: An Amateur's Adventures as Kitchen Slave, Line Cook, Pasta-Maker, and Apprentice to a Dante-Quoting Butcher in Tuscany

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Ariadne's Thread: In Memory of W.G. Sebald

Ariadne's Thread: In Memory of W.G. Sebald

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Only in Naples: Lessons in Food and Famiglia from My Italian Mother-In-Law

Only in Naples: Lessons in Food and Famiglia from My Italian Mother-In-Law

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The Art of Being You

The Art of Being You

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Sissinghurst: The Making of a Garden

Sissinghurst: The Making of a Garden

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Utopian Pessimist: The Life and Thought of Simone Weil

Utopian Pessimist: The Life and Thought of Simone Weil

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Spiced: A Pastry Chef's True Stories of Trials by Fire, After-Hours Exploits and What Really Goes On in the Kitchen

Spiced: A Pastry Chef's True Stories of Trials by Fire, After-Hours Exploits and What Really Goes On in the Kitchen

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Wagnerism: Art and Politics in the Shadow of Music

Wagnerism: Art and Politics in the Shadow of Music

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Page After Page

Page After Page

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Samira and Samir

Samira and Samir

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The Blessings of a Good Thick Skirt: Women Travellers and Their World

The Blessings of a Good Thick Skirt: Women Travellers and Their World

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200 Years of Australian Sport: A Glorious Obsession

200 Years of Australian Sport: A Glorious Obsession

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At My French Table

At My French Table

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Footslogger in his 90th Year

Footslogger in his 90th Year

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Author: A. H. ReedBinding: HardbackPublished: A. H. Reed Publishing, 1966, First EditionCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: DamagedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book chronicles the life and experiences of A. H. Reed as he...
Leslie Wilkinson A Practical Idealist

Leslie Wilkinson A Practical Idealist

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Author: Suzanne FalkinerBinding: HardbackPublished: Valadon Publishing, 1982Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis biography explores the life and work of Leslie Wilkinson, a prominent figure in Australian...
Luck of the Draw SIGNED

Luck of the Draw SIGNED

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Author: Edward Ted SlyBinding: HardbackPublished: Self-published, 2003, Revised EditionCondition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsTed Sly reflects on a more-than-full life, constant new challenges and a fair...
Gloria Swanson

Gloria Swanson

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Author: Richard Hudson, Raymond LeeBinding: HardbackPublished: Castle, 1970Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis biographical work of actress Gloria Swanson recounts her life in the film...
Peter Sellers

Peter Sellers

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Author: Alexander WalkerBinding: HardbackPublished: Macmillan , 1981, First EditionCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: UnblemishedPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis biography explores the life and career of the legendary actor and comedian Peter...
The King's English Adventures of an Independent Bookseller

The King's English Adventures of an Independent Bookseller

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Author: Betsy BurtonBinding: HardbackPublished: Gibbs Smith, 2005Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: DamagedPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis book offers a humorous and insightful look into the world of independent bookselling. The author shares anecdotes...
Barbara Stanwyck

Barbara Stanwyck

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Author: Al DiorioBinding: HardbackPublished: W. H. Allen, 1984, First UK EditionCondition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis biography explores the life and career of Barbara Stanwyck, one...
Eleanor of Aquitaine and the Four Kings

Eleanor of Aquitaine and the Four Kings

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Author: Amy KellyBinding: HardbackPublished: Harvard University Press, 1978Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis biography explores the life of Eleanor of Aquitaine, one of the most...
With My Little Eye: Memoirs of a Spy Hunter

With My Little Eye: Memoirs of a Spy Hunter

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Author: Richard DeaconBinding: HardbackPublished: Frederick Muller, 1982, First UK EditionCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsIn 'With My Little Eye,' former intelligence officer Michael J. O'Neill shares captivating...
The Paths I've Trod Autobiography of an Australian Nurse

The Paths I've Trod Autobiography of an Australian Nurse

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Author: Elizabeth BurchillBinding: SoftbackPublished: Spectrum, 1987Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis autobiography chronicles the life of Elizabeth Burchill, an influential Australian nurse and philanthropist. It...
A Likely Lad (SIGNED)

A Likely Lad (SIGNED)

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Author: Peter DohertyBinding: HardbackPublished: Constable, 2022, First EditionCondition remarks:Book: ExcellentJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: SignedA Likely Lad is a compelling narrative that explores the life and times of its protagonist, delving into...
Great American Generals of World War 2

Great American Generals of World War 2

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Author: S. L. Mayer, Alan Wykes, Ian HoggBinding: HardbackPublished: Bison Books, 1984Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book profiles the prominent American generals of World War II,...
The Double Helix

The Double Helix

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Author: James D. WatsonBinding: HardbackPublished: Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1968, FIRST EDITIONCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThe Double Helix is a memoir by James D. Watson, detailing the...
The Life of Matvei Kozhemyakin

The Life of Matvei Kozhemyakin

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Author: Gorky, M.Binding: HardbackPublished: Foreign Languages Publishing House, Moscow, 1111Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis book chronicles the life of Matvei Kozhemyakin, capturing the socio-political climate of...
An ANZAC's War Diary The Story of Sergeant Richardson

An ANZAC's War Diary The Story of Sergeant Richardson

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Author: A. D. BellBinding: HardbackPublished: Rigby, 1981Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book chronicles the experiences of Sergeant Richardson during World War I, providing a personal perspective...
In Pleasant Places

In Pleasant Places

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Author: Joyce GrenfellBinding: HardbackPublished: Macmillan, 1979, First EditionCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerIn Pleasant Places is an autobiography by Joyce Grenfell that includes a collection...
That Damned Democrat John Norton An Australian Populist 1858-1916

That Damned Democrat John Norton An Australian Populist 1858-1916

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Author: Michael CannonBinding: HardbackPublished: Melbourne University Press, 1981Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the life of John Norton, an influential Australian populist and proprietor of 'Truth'....
Clementine Churchill

Clementine Churchill

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Author: Mary SoamesBinding: HardbackPublished: Cassell, 1979Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsClementine Churchill is a biography that explores the life of Clementine Hozier Churchill, the wife of Winston...
Billy Joel An Illustrated Biography

Billy Joel An Illustrated Biography

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Author: Debbie Geller, Tom HibbertBinding: SoftbackPublished: Virgin Books, 1985Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis illustrated biography provides an in-depth look at the life and career of Billy...
Letters from China 1893-1895 The Story of the Sister Martyrs of Ku Cheng

Letters from China 1893-1895 The Story of the Sister Martyrs of Ku Cheng

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Author: Keith ColeBinding: SoftbackPublished: Self-published, 1988Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book narrates the experiences and sacrifices of the Sister Martyrs of Ku Cheng, highlighting their letters...
A Song for Nagasaki SIGNED

A Song for Nagasaki SIGNED

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Author: Paul GlynnBinding: SoftbackPublished: Marist Fathers Books, 2018, Thirteenth PrintingCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: Signed with inscriptionA Song for Nagasaki tells the remarkable true story of Takashi Nagai,...
George Johnston: A Biography

George Johnston: A Biography

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Author: Garry KinnaneBinding: HardbackPublished: Nelson, 1986Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis biography explores the life of George Johnston, an influential Australian writer and journalist. It...
The Recollections of Geoffry Hamlyn

The Recollections of Geoffry Hamlyn

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Author: Henry KingsleyBinding: HardbackPublished: Home Entertainment Library, 1935Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThe Recollections of Geoffry Hamlyn is a semi-autobiographical novel that explores the life...
Up, Up and Away: The Biography of BE FAIR

Up, Up and Away: The Biography of BE FAIR

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Author: Lucinda Prior-PalmerBinding: HardbackPublished: Pelham Books, April 1979, Fourth ImpressionCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: DamagedPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis biography chronicles the journey of BE FAIR, exploring the significant milestones in...
Robert J. Hawke: A Biography

Robert J. Hawke: A Biography

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Author: Blanche D'AlpugetBinding: HardbackPublished: Schwartz and Lansdowne Press, 1983, Third PrintingCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: DamagedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsDiscover the life of Robert J. Hawke, one of Australia's most influential Prime Ministers,...
Spiegel: The Man Behind the Pictures

Spiegel: The Man Behind the Pictures

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Author: Andrew SinclairBinding: HardbackPublished: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1987Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book delves into the life and work of the influential figure, Spiegel, exploring his...
Steve McQueen: The Untold Story of a Bad Boy in Hollywood

Steve McQueen: The Untold Story of a Bad Boy in Hollywood

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Author: Penina SpiegelBinding: HardbackPublished: Collins, 1986Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis biography delves into the life of Steve McQueen, exploring his rise to fame and the challenges...
Roman

Roman

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Author: Polanski, RomanBinding: HardbackPublished: William Morrow, 1984Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book offers an intimate look into the life and career of renowned filmmaker Roman Polanski....
The Humour of Barry Humphries

The Humour of Barry Humphries

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Author: Barry Humphries; Editor: John AllenBinding: SoftbackPublished: Currency Press, 1984Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsA collection showcasing the comedic genius of Barry Humphries, featuring illustrations and insights...
Rebecca West

Rebecca West

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Author: Victoria GlendinningBinding: HardbackPublished: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, 1987Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: UnblemishedPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis biography explores the life and work of Rebecca West, a prominent writer and...
The Puzzle People: Memoirs Of A Transplant Surgeon (SIGNED)

The Puzzle People: Memoirs Of A Transplant Surgeon (SIGNED)

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Author: Thomas E. StarzlBinding: HardbackPublished: University of Pittsburgh Press, 1992Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Signed with inscriptionThis memoir provides an insightful look into the life...