Second-hand Books

Contains 55 poems each prompted by a work of art drawn from the collection of the National Gallery of Victoria. The art works are reproduced alongside the poems for immediate...

This book reconstructs the story of Roy Coupland Winn 1890-1963, Australia's first fulltime practising psychoanalyst, of whom it was said that he was 'dedicated to the continual inner search to...

Bright birds, cheeky birds, masked birds, clever birds, warrior birds, shy birds, big birds, tiny birds and the world's most gigantic birds! Join award-winning author and illustrator Donovan Bixley to...

This gloriously produced collection has been chosen as representative of the earliest works by gifted artist of the impressionist style. All of whom spent time within the environs of Heidelberg...

Bending Light: The Moods of Color showcases photographer Eric Meola's use of light and colour throughout his career of editorial, advertising, and personal work. In one hundred iconic photographs, including...

People have been collecting things for centuries. Whether it's something precious, or simply things that recall childhood memories, collections can turn a hobby into a lifetime obsession. This latest book...

On The Road: The NRMA'S First 75 Years tells the story of how an idea became a great Australian institution. A little over three quarters of a century ago, a...

This book contains recipes for the nibbles and drinks you serve before the barbecue, the salads and breads to serve with the barbecue, the barbecue recipes themselves and some sweet...

Widely regarded as one of the best publisher/editors in London, Diana Athill helped over almost five decades to shape some of the finest books in modern literature. She edited (and...

Patricia Storace begins by telling of her first day in Greece. She brings to bear on modern Greece a deep knowledge of the classics, of the Greek myths and of...

The dramatic advances in DNA technology over the last few years are the stuff of science fiction. It is now not only possible to clone human beings, it is happening....

Conversations about life and death, between a girl and an angel. As Cecelia lies ill in bed, and her family valiantly make their Christmas preparations in the knowledge that she...

In 1966 Muhammad Ali announced his intention to refuse induction into the United States Army as a conscientious objector. This set off a five-year battle that would strip him of...

This collection of women's writing about travel spans over 400 years, five continents, and a variety of characters from cross-dressers to armchair travellers. The authors include: Angela Carter, Jung Chang,...

This work looks at one of the most crucial of all human relationships: the bond between mother and son. Seven mothers and seven sons tread on emotional minefields - some...

A silver treasure of myths and legends from around the world: a companion volume to the highly acclaimed GOLDEN HOARD

The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Science Fiction brings you the very best from every aspect of this exciting , established and money-spinning genre. It provides an illus trated guide to science...

The Teddy Bear Book chronicles the expansion and rise to fame of bears from the major teddy bear manufac turers in Germany, the US and England, as well as those...

This is one of a series which has a storybook approach to non-fiction. Information introduced in the narrative is extended under fold-out flaps, where cartoons illustrate more quirky facts or...

In February 1516, a Portuguese ship sank with the loss of all hands a mile off the coast of Italy. The Nostra Senora da Adjuda had sailed 14,000 miles from...

A practical guide to understanding and using exposure in a creative way. Aimed at serious amateur photographers who want more control over their image-making.

Many people who want to improve their photos are put off by the technical jargon that fills so many manuals. This book advises - in simple, non-technical language - how...