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Birdie & Harlow: Life, Loss, and Loving My Dog So Much I Didn't Want
"In this hilarious, uplifting memoir, Wolfe describes her intense bond with Harlow...as she grapples with the chaos of her 20s, marriage, and eventually new motherhood."- Washington Post "An engaging debut...
Young Prince Philip: His Turbulent Early Life
$12.00 AUD
A revelatory and racy biography of the early life of Prince Philip. One of the most recognisable men in the United Kingdom, Prince Philip has been consort to Queen Elizabeth...
Sisters First: Stories from Our Wild and Wonderful Life
Born into a political dynasty, Jenna and Barbara Bush grew up in the public eye. As small children, they watched their grandfather become president; just twelve years later they stood...
Putting the Rabbit in the Hat: The fascinating memoir from the star of
The long-awaited memoir by movie and theatre legend, Brian Cox. A Guardian , Times , Sunday Times and Independent Book of the Year *Featuring a foreword by the executive producer...
The Sleeping Beauties: And Other Stories of Mystery Illness
Shortlisted for the Royal Society Science Book Prize 2021 'To compare any book to a Sacks is unfair, but this one lives up to it . . . I finished...
The Cure for Sleep
'Moving and inspiring, courageous and true: real art. Just reading her is pleasure' Amy Liptrot, author of The Outrun 'She is fearless in her depiction of female desire - I...
A Memoir of My Former Self: A Life in Writing
'A guide to the mind of one of the great English novelists of the last half-century' Guardian 'Like hearing the voice of an old friend' Observer 'Extraordinary . . ....
I Seek a Kind Person: My Father, Seven Children and the Adverts that
'I SEEK A KIND PERSON WHO WILL EDUCATE MY INTELLIGENT BOY, AGED 11.' In 1938, Jewish families are scrambling to flee Vienna. Desperate, they take out adverts offering their children...
The Stirrings: Winner of the 2024 TLS Ackerley Prize
'Part poignant memoir of time and place. Part record of the violence, and indifference, against which most girls grow up. The Stirrings is a pleasure and a shock' Eimear McBride...
What Our Mothers Didn't Tell Us: Why Happiness Eludes the Modern Woman
Talk to women under forty today, and you will hear that in spite of the fact that they have achieved goals previous generations of women could only dream of, they...
From Manassas To Appomattox: Memoirs Of The Civil War In America
$20.00 AUD
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe...
I Dream He Talks to Me: A Memoir of Learning How to Listen
Shortly before his second birthday, Allison Moorer's son, John Henry, stopped using the twenty-seven words he had learned. John Henry's diagnosis of nonverbal autism was devastating, even though Allison knew...
No Easy Walk to Freedom: Speeches, Letters and Other Writings
The articles, letters and trial transcripts of one of the great icons of the twentieth century 'There is no easy walk to freedom anywhere and many of us will have...
The Hilliker Curse: My Pursuit of Women
A raw, explicit memoir as high-intensity and riveting as any of Ellroy's novels. The theme- the author's obsessive pursuit of women. America's greatest living crime writer gives us a raw,...
The Lucky Doctor
$15.00 AUD
Author: Leslie PoidevinBinding: PaperbackPublished: Leslie Poidevin, 1988Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image. This medical biography chronicles the extraordinary life and career of...
One Pair Of Feet
$15.00 AUD
Author: Monica DickensBinding: PaperbackPublished: London, Michael Joseph, 1957Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageMonica Dickens’s semi-autobiographical novel, "One Pair of Feet," offers a...
Goodbye Doctor: Stories Of A Country Practice
$25.00 AUD
Author: Leslie PoidevinBinding: PaperbackPublished: Self Published, 1986Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageThis charming collection of medical memoirs offers a nostalgic look into...
You, Me and Gerry Gee: 60 Years of Australian Showbiz (SIGNED)
$30.00 AUD
Author: Ron Blaskett, Bert NewtonBinding: PaperbackPublished: G Barret & Associates, 2001Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: Signed with inscriptionCondition remarks: SIGNED with inscription by authorThis captivating memoir chronicles the remarkable...
Matisse
$30.00 AUD
Author: Caroline Turner And Roger BenjaminBinding: PaperbackPublished: Queensland Art Gallery; Art Exhibitions Australia Limited, 1995Condition:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageThis authoritative...
The Nureyev Valentino: Portrait Of A Film
$15.00 AUD
Author: Alexander BlandBinding: PaperbackPublished: Cassell Australia, 1977Condition:Book: FairJacket: N/APages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis biographical work offers an intimate look into the creation of the 1977 film "Valentino," focusing on the iconic...
Ruby Davy: Academic And Artiste; A Biography Of Australia's First Woman Doctor Of Music
$20.00 AUD
Author: Rita M. WilsonBinding: PaperbackPublished: Salisbury & District Historical Society, South Australia, 1995Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageThis compelling biography chronicles the...
The Paths I'Ve Trod (SIGNED)
$25.00 AUD
Author: Elizabeth BurchillBinding: PaperbackPublished: Spectrum, 1984Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: Signed with inscriptionCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Faded spine. Light creasing on corners. This compelling autobiography chronicles...
Diana: Collecting On A Princess
$15.00 AUD
Author: Charles NoblesBinding: PaperbackPublished: Hobby House Press., 1999Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Discolouration to spine from sun-fading.This non-fiction guide, "Diana: Collecting On A Princess; Price Guide"...
Skydoctor: Based On The Adventures And Experiences Of A Flying Doctor In The 1950's
$90.00 AUD
Author: Dr. Len DawsonBinding: PaperbackPublished: Gypsy Publications., 1996Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Some slight discolouration to colour from sun-fading, minor peels to corners of cover.This biographical...
The Don: A Photographic Essay Of A Legendary Life
$15.00 AUD
Author: Michael Page And Des FregonBinding: PaperbackPublished: Sun Books, 1984Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageThis biographical work, "The Don: A Photographic Essay...
Princess Elizabeth's Wedding Day
$70.00 AUD
Author: H.A. & W.L. Pitkin Ltd.Binding: PaperbackPublished: H.A. & W.L. Pitkin Ltd., 1111Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Minor yellowing to pages, some slight bumps and rubs...
Lionel Richie: An Illustrated Biography
$20.00 AUD
Author: David NathanBinding: PaperbackPublished: McGraw-Hill Book Company., 1985Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.This biography chronicles the remarkable life and career of...
Eugen Von Guérard
$35.00 AUD
Author: Candice BruceBinding: PaperbackPublished: Australian Gallery Directors Council., 1980Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Slipcase: WornPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Slipcase has minor sun fading and discolouration.This photographic memoir of Eugen Von Guerard displays...
Pooginook: The Story Of The Riverina Taylors
$12.00 AUD
Author: Maurice TaylorBinding: PaperbackPublished: C R Taylor & Sons., 1994Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageThis biographical work chronicles the history of the...
Frederick Mccubbin: The Man And His Art
$45.00 AUD
Author: Okko Boer, Elwyn Lynn, Anne Kern, John BoltonBinding: PaperbackPublished: Heidelberg Publishing Company Pty Ltd., 1980Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Slight peel in laminate on cover.This...
The Paths I'Ve Trod
$15.00 AUD
Author: Elizabeth BurchillBinding: PaperbackPublished: Spectrum, Australia, 1981Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageIn this compelling memoir, "The Paths I've Trod," Elizabeth Burchill chronicles...
The Tamarisk Tree: My Quest For Liberty And Love
$12.00 AUD
Author: Dora RussellBinding: PaperbackPublished: Virago, 1977Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageIn this compelling autobiography, "The Tamarisk Tree: My Quest For Liberty And...
Between Memory And Hope: Tears For The Future
$12.00 AUD
Author: Marshall, Nikki [Introduction]Binding: PaperbackPublished: Prowling Tiger Press, 2004Condition:Book: FairJacket: N/APages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image. English and Arabic text. Faded and slightly worn cover. A...
Charles Joseph La Trobe
$12.00 AUD
Author: Alan GrossBinding: PaperbackPublished: Melbourne University Press., 1980Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Mark left from sticker on front cover. This biography chronicles the life and significant...
Trial Balance: Issues Of My Working Life
$15.00 AUD
Author: H.C. CoombsBinding: PaperbackPublished: Sun Books, 1983Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageIn this insightful memoir, H.C. Coombs, a prominent Australian economist and...
Peano: Life And Works Of Giuseppe Peano; Definitive Edition
$12.00 AUD
Author: Hubert KennedyBinding: PaperbackPublished: Peremptory Publications Concord, 2006Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageThis academic biography chronicles the life and intellectual contributions of...
Leap of Faith: Memoirs of an Unexpected Life
$10.00 AUD
Leap of Faith is the story of a young American woman who became wife and partner to an Arab monarch. Queen Noor of Jordan provides a compelling portrait of her...
The Oceana And Other Works Of James Harrington: Collected, Methodized
$12.00 AUD
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe...
The Alchemy of Loss: A Young Widow's Transformation
Like A YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING this powerful and touching book is both an inspirational read and a comfort to those who are looking for help in overcoming loss. The...
Backroom Boys: The Secret Return of the British Boffin
From the author of The Child that Books Built , a rapturous history of the amazing achievements of British engineers. Britain is the only country in the world to have...
An English Psychic in Hollywood
Sparklingly original and hugely entertaining, An English Psychic in Hollywood, is the magical tale of Lucinda Clare's personal experiences as an actress and psychic among the stars of Hollywood. Like...
Letters From Everest: Unpublished Letters from Mallorys Life and
An extraordinary treasure trove Andrew Marr A unique collection of unpublished letters from the climbing legend George Mallory to his family, revealing his innermost thoughts about people, places and mountains....
Southerly Volume 67 No.s 1-2: Elizabeth Webby
This issue is a tribute to a brilliant career. There are contributions from academic colleagues, many of them grateful ex-students. There are contributions from senior writers who remain grateful for...
When Death Takes Something From You Give It Back
'Extraordinary. It is about death, but I can think of few books which have such life. It shows us what love is.' Max Porter, author of GRIEF IS THE THING...