Biography

One of President Barack Obama's top ten reads of 2017 Cory Taylor wrote this remarkable book in the space of a few weeks before her death from cancer in July...

The true story of how one man acquired and managed an English country estate, and lived to tell the tale-complete with illustrations by Annie Tempest, and perfect for all Downton...

Showroom Sample Diverse Non-Fiction Bargain Book Box Discover incredible reads at unbeatable prices with our Showroom Sample Diverse non-Fiction Bargain Book Box! Each book in this collection is brand new [they...

Most Australians owe what they know of the Eureka Stockade to Raffaello Carboni, the Italian chronicler of the uprising. Yet they know little about Carboni himself. Variously described as 'quaint'...

Nobel Peace Prize winner and bestselling author Malala Yousafzai introduces some of the faces behind the statistics and news stories we read or hear every day about the millions of...

Leon Leyson (born Leib Lezjon) was only ten years old when the Nazis invaded Poland and his family was forced to relocate to the Krakow ghetto. With incredible luck, perseverance...

This addictive tell-all exposes the cutthroat culture of the world's most revered fashion masthead. Kirstie Clements started at the front desk answering phones for Vogue Australia . Years of determination...

In 1938 Johnny Sherwood was a young professional footballer on the brink of an England career, touring the world with the all-star British team the Islington Corinthians. By 1942 he...

A true story about a woman caught in adultery. This book exposes the truth about Scheller's struggle with sexual sin, the battle for her heart, and the transforming power of...

An astonishing account of one woman's experience of love and loss. Gambotto's insight and compassion inform her memoir arguably the most important recently written book about loss which has affected...

Tom describes his struggle of looking after his wife, arranging professional and voluntary in-home support and continuing to work. Ultimately he is forced to seek permanent residential care for Marie....

Cheer Up, Mate! is a compilation of comical tales and anecdotes from World War Two. Between 1939 and 1945 the world witnessed what is generally agreed to be the most...

You've eaten too much chocolate at Christmas...but have you ever eaten the face off a six-foot-tall-stuffed Santa? You ve seen gingerbread houses...but have you ever made your own gingerbread tenement?...

Malika Oufkir has been a prisoner for virtually her whole life. Born to a proud family in 1953, daughter of the King of Morocco's aide, Malika was adopted by Mohammed...

A true story of triumph by award-winning business leader, impact investor, and educator James Rhee that will inspire and empower us to transform our lives and our businesses with the...

" "Wide-ranging yet consistently affecting, these pieces offer a crucial and inspired survey of the immigrant experience in America." " - Publishers Weekly "[These contributions] touch on so many different...

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Epic, moving and important' ROBERT HARRIS 'I'm not sure I've ever come across quite such a revelatory account of the Holocaust and yet despite the...

The untold story behind the hit true crime podcast The Clearing, this unforgettable memoir traces one daughter's moving quest to understand her larger-than-life childhood as she searches for the truth...

Author: Catherine Lampert, Noeman Rosenthal And Kabel CarlisleBinding: SoftbackPublished: Royal Academy of Arts, 2001Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis book showcases a comprehensive collection of paintings and drawings....

Author: Geoffrey DuttonBinding: HardbackPublished: Macmillan , 1981Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsS. T. Gill's Australia presents a vivid depiction of 19th-century Australian life through the eyes of...

Author: Andor MeszarosBinding: HardbackPublished: The Hawthorn Press Melbourne, 1972Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book showcases the life and work of Andor Mészáros, a Hungarian-Australian sculptor renowned...

Author: David ShepherdBinding: HardbackPublished: David & Charles, 1975Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsDavid Shepherd's life unfolds within these pages, revealing his deep affection for elephants and trains....

Author: Lesley BlanchBinding: HardbackPublished: John Murray, 1974Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book tells the stories of several women and their experiences with love. These women...

Author: Paul FerrisBinding: HardbackPublished: The Dial Press, 1977Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis biography navigates the life of Dylan Thomas, a prominent Welsh poet known for his...

Author: Michael HeywardBinding: HardbackPublished: University of Queensland Press, 1993Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: Signed with inscriptionThis book recounts the story of Ern Malley, a literary hoax that fooled the...

Author: Sheva Glas-Wiener; translated from the Yiddish by the author and Shirley YoungBinding: HardbackPublished: Globe Press, 1983Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Signed with inscriptionThis poignant narrative transports readers...

Author: John MortimerBinding: HardbackPublished: Allen Lane,, 1983Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsJohn Mortimer presents insights into the lives and works of various individuals. He examines their unique...

Author: Brenda NiallBinding: HardbackPublished: Melbourne University Press, 1988Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerBrenda Niall chronicles the life of Martin Boyd, an Australian novelist known for his insightful...

Author: Elizabeth SalterBinding: HardbackPublished: Angus and Robertson, Sydney, 1976Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerJohn Peter Russell lived a life of artistic pursuit, moving from Australia to Europe...

Author: Mirka MoraBinding: HardbackPublished: Viking Melbourne, 2000Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsMirka Mora recounts her life story. She begins with her childhood in Paris and her...

Author: Dennis PryorBinding: HardbackPublished: University of Queensland Press, St.Lucia, Queensland, 1967Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book presents a focused study on Milton Moon, likely examining his...

Author: Betty RolandBinding: HardbackPublished: Hale & Iremonger, Sydney, 1984Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerBetty Roland tells the story of an artist's life, struggles, and triumphs. Roland paints...

Author: Elsa ChauvelBinding: HardbackPublished: Shakespeare Head Press Sydney, 1973Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis biography chronicles the life and career of a pioneering figure in Australian cinema....

Author: Graham McinnesBinding: HardbackPublished: Hamish Hamilton, London, 1965Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book paints a vivid picture of a boyhood spent in Australia. The...

Author: Brenda NiallBinding: HardbackPublished: Allen & Unwin Sydney, 2005Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: SignedThis biography presents the life of Judy Cassab. She was a celebrated artist known for her...

Author: H. Montgomery HydeBinding: HardbackPublished: London : H. Hamilton, 1979Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book tells the story of the Londonderry family. It traces their lineage,...

Author: Percy SpenderBinding: HardbackPublished: Collins, Sydney, NSW, 1972Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsPercy Spender recounts his extensive involvement in Australian politics and diplomacy. He offers insights into...

Author: Gweneth WhitteridgeBinding: HardbackPublished: Macdonald and American Elsevier, London and New York, 1971Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book examines the life and work of William Harvey,...

Author: Marcus L. LoaneBinding: HardbackPublished: Hodder & Stoughton, 1960Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis biography recounts the life of Howard West Kilvinton Mowll. It details his career...

Author: Carole StrawBinding: SoftbackPublished: University of California Press, 1988Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book examines the life and legacy of Gregory the Great, exploring his profound...

Author: Judy FanderBinding: SoftbackPublished: Sturdee Press, 2023Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: Signed with inscriptionThis book recounts the life of Lionel Gee, a significant yet overlooked figure in...

Author: Dean BoyceBinding: HardbackPublished: Melbourne U. P. Melbourne, 1970Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis historical biography recounts the life of a convict, bushranger and explorer. The story...

Author: Frederick HowardBinding: HardbackPublished: MacMillan Melbourne, 1972Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis biography recounts the life and achievements of Kent Hughes. It provides insights into...

Author: Alfred DenningBinding: SoftbackPublished: Butterworths, 1983Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis narrative likely follows a protagonist facing the twilight of their life, possibly reflecting on past experiences...