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The Residence: Inside the Private World of the White House
From the mystique of the glamorous Kennedys to the tumult that surrounded Bill and Hillary Clinton during the president's impeachment to the historic tenure of Barack and Michelle Obama, each...
Unfortunately, She was a Nymphomaniac: A New History of Rome's
'Pacy, witty and authoritative' Jonathan Freedland 'In her hands, ancient history becomes a vivid avenue of approach to a burning modern-world concern... a powerful and important book' Daily Telegraph A...
Beloved Daughters: 100 Years of Papal Teaching on Women
$10.00 AUD
100 years, the popes have spoken about women on more than 40 occasions. This book is the first study, in any language, of that teaching. From speeches to encyclicals, Richard...
Forgotten Tragedy: The Sinking of HMT "Rohna"
$80.00 AUD
This book recounts for the first time the tragic loss of more than 1,000 American soldiers in 1943 when their troopship was torpedoed in the Mediterranean.
For Those in Peril: Comprehensive Listing of the Ships and Men of the
The first-ever comprehensive listing of the ships and men of the Royal Australian Navy who made the ultimate sacrifice in the wars of the 20th century.
Long George Francis: Gentleman Outlaw of Montana
Long George Francis: Gentleman Outlaw of Montana, is the fascinating account of the life of a little-known outlaw and latter-day Robin Hood of Montana. Author Gary A. Wilson captures the...
Making History: The Storytellers Who Shaped the Past
'A huge, fizzing omnium-gatherum of a book . . . marvellous' Daily Telegraph 'Witty, wise and elegant . . . a classic of history itself' The Spectator 'Grave and witty,...
City of Revolution: Restructuring Manchester
Confronted with a declining jobs base, deepening social problems and apparent indifference on the part of central government, many British cities made an "entrepreneurial turn" during the 1980s and 1990s....
Mindstorms: Children, Computers, And Powerful Ideas
Mindstorms has two central themes: that children can learn to use computers in a masterful way and that learning to use computers can change the way they learn everything else....
Why I'm a Journalist: Personal Stories from Those Who Cover the News
Why be a journalist? It can be a difficult job with long hours, hard work and an uncertain future. Journalists face relentless criticism and an industry in transition. Aaron Chimbel...
One Fine Day: Britain's Empire on the Brink
'Breathtaking... vital and important. A wonderful read' PETER FRANKOPAN 'Marvellous... escapes the inane, balance-sheet view of Empire and sees its full complexity' SATHNAM SANGHERA 'Excellent... his mastery of detail is...
The World Since 1945
THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF GLOBAL CHANGE FROM 1945 TO THE PRESENT DAY The world since 1945 has witnessed fundamental changes, notably the increasing influence of the West - particularly the...
The Rescue Artist: A True Story of Art, Thieves, and the Hunt for a
$10.00 AUD
In the predawn hours of a gloomy February day in 1994, two thieves entered the National Gallery in Oslo and made off with one of the world's most famous paintings,...
The Perfect Storm: A True Story of Man Against the Sea (Collins Modern
The worst storm in history seen from the wheelhouse of a doomed fishing trawler; a mesmerisingly vivid account of a natural hell from a perspective that offers no escape. The...
We All Go into the Dark
A captivating, eloquent and nuanced book, We All Go into the Dark is an absolute must-read for true-crime fans across the board. Three women were brutally murdered between early 1968...
Mirrors of Greatness: Churchill and the Leaders Who Shaped Him
A TELEGRAPH BEST HISTORY BOOK OF 2023 'A highly imaginative and thought-provoking way of exploring the personality of a man who, like him or loathe him, left an indelible mark...
Letter To An Unknown Soldier: If you could write a letter to a First
On Platform One of Paddington Station in London, there is a statue of an unknown soldier; he's reading a letter. On the hundredth anniversary of the declaration of war everyone...
Bolshoi Confidential: Secrets of the Russian Ballet from the Rule of
On a freezing night in January 2013, an assailant hurled acid in the face of the artistic director of the Bolshoi Ballet, dragging one of Russia's most illustrious institutions into...
The Pagoda
$12.00 AUD
In 1977, two lesbian couples living in St. Augustine, Florida, found a row of small beach houses for sale next to a house they wanted to turn into a feminist...
Dissent: The Student Press in 1960s Australia
A passionate portrayal of Australia's social awakening - the people, the politics, and the power of the student press. A passionate portrayal of Australia's social awakening - the people, the...
Human Rights Overboard: Seeking Asylum in Australia
In 2005, in the wake of the Cornelia Rau scandal, a citizen's inquiry was established to bear witness to events in Australian immigration-detention facilities. Until then, the federal government had...
Tom & Jack
Tom and Jack tells the story of the Kilfoyles, cousins of the Duracks, who played a major part in the original overland cattle drive from Queensland to the mouth of...
My Dear Emma
My Dear Emma is a reproduction of the personal diary of Robert Emeric Tyler, a leading London Architect and his nineteen-year old son Bobby, who in 1895 travelled from London...
Ninety Degrees North: The Quest For The North Pole
In the mid-nineteenth century the North Pole was a mystery. Some believed that it was an island of basalt in a warm crystal sea. Explorers who tried to penetrate the...
The Taste of Beer: A Guide to Appreciating the Great Beers of the
Explores the way in which brewers work, describing brewing methods used around the world and explaining how the basic ingredients - barley, hops, water and yeast - combine to give...
A Short History of the World in 50 Animals
A Short History of the World in 50 Animals provides a new perspective on the grand sweep of our planet's making, taking readers from the time of the dinosaurs to...
A Short History of the World in 50 Places
Discover the most impactful and incredible episodes from human history, from the prehistoric era to the early twenty-first century, through fifty of the most surprising and often less well-known places...
Fighting on the Home Front: The Legacy of Women in World War One
In 1914 the world changed forever. When World War One broke out and a generation of men went off to fight, bestselling author Kate Adie shows how women emerged from...
Letter To An Unknown Soldier: If you could write a letter to a First
On Platform One of Paddington Station in London, there is a statue of an unknown soldier; he's reading a letter. On the hundredth anniversary of the declaration of war everyone...
Aldous Huxley: A Biography (Two-Volume Set)
$45.00 AUD
Author: Sybille BedfordBinding: PaperbackPublished: Quartet Books, London, 1979Condition:Book: GoodJacket: N/APages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageThis comprehensive biography explores the life and works of Aldous Huxley, delving...
Man Upon His Mountain; Murders At Wonnangatta (SIGNED)
$50.00 AUD
Author: Niall BrennanBinding: PaperbackPublished: Alella Books, 1984Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: SignedCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Inscribed by the author on half title-page. Signed on title page....
Footloose In Jerusalem (SIGNED)
$35.00 AUD
Author: Sarah KaminkerBinding: PaperbackPublished: Footloose Publications, Jerusalem, 1985Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: SignedCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageThis comprehensive travel guide, "Footloose In Jerusalem" by Sarah Kaminker, presents...
North Adelaide: 1837 – 1901 (SIGNED)
$20.00 AUD
Author: Paula NagelBinding: PaperbackPublished: Austaprint, 1974Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: Signed with inscriptionCondition remarks: Signed by author and gift inscription for previous owner, as pictured. This academic text, "North...
Bay Steamers And Coastal Ferries: Update
$15.00 AUD
Author: Jack LoneyBinding: PaperbackPublished: A. H. & A. W. Reed, 1988Condition:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Small chip off back cover.This maritime history volume, "Bay Steamers...
Two Lives Of Saint Cuthbert
$20.00 AUD
Author: Bertram ColgraveBinding: PaperbackPublished: Cambridge University Press, 1985Condition:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: Some moisture damageMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Slight water damage to bottom of spine and 'DAMAGED' stamp on...
A Sense Of The Future
$12.00 AUD
Author: J. BronowskiBinding: PaperbackPublished: The MIT Press, 1977Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageIn this profound work of non-fiction, J. Bronowski, a renowned...
The Koolama Incident
$25.00 AUD
Author: Bill LoaneBinding: PaperbackPublished: CDC Graphics, 1992Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: Signed with inscriptionCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageIn this compelling work of historical non-fiction, Bill Loane meticulously...
Trust The Women: Women In The Federal Parliament
$15.00 AUD
Author: Ann MillarBinding: PaperbackPublished: Department of The Senate, Canberra, 1993Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageThis non-fiction work, "Trust The Women: Women In...
Australian Nurses Since Nightingale 1860-1990 (SIGNED)
$45.00 AUD
Author: Elizabeth BurchillBinding: PaperbackPublished: Spectrum Melbourne, 1992Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and cornersPages: GoodMarkings: Signed with inscriptionThis historical non-fiction work chronicles the significant contributions of...
Mercy Girls: The Story Of Sacred Heart College Geelong 1860-2010
$20.00 AUD
Author: Watts, John et alBinding: PaperbackPublished: Sacred Heart College Newtown, 2010Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageThis historical account chronicles the rich 150-year...
Workhorses In Australian Waters
$20.00 AUD
Author: Mike RichardsBinding: PaperbackPublished: The Institute of Marine Engineers, 1987Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageThis maritime history chronicles the vital role of...
The Autobiography Of Bertrand Russell; Volume One: 1872-1914
$12.00 AUD
Author: Bertrand RussellBinding: PaperbackPublished: George Allen & Unwin, London, 1971Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageThis biographical work chronicles the early life and...