Second-hand Books

This is a guide to the wildflowers of Western Australia, compiled by three professionals in the field of botany, in association with Monash University, Melbourne. The volume features more than...

Follows the story of Clarrie Pankhurst who left home at the age of twelve with his older brother to make his way in the world. Brings to life the hardships...

The world's leading Formula One annual brings all the action, controversy and emotion of the entire F1 season! Includes coverage of the drivers and teams, race-by-race results, season statistics and...

125 Years | 125 Champions | 125 Stories These are the men whose blood, sweat and heroics have made Collingwood the greatest sporting club in Australia. Since 1892, more than...

Beautifully illustrated and richly detailed, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Opera examines the history and development of opera, from its roots in the theatrical choral dances of Ancient Greece, through the...

All Dogs Have ADHD takes an inspiring and affectionate look at Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), using images and ideas from the canine world to explore a variety of traits...

Never has there been a more striking revolution in the world of distilled spirits than the current renaissance of gin. With small craft distilleries popping up all over the world,...

Hinkler's bestselling Funky Things to Draw binder features step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow directions, and builds drawing skills and confidence while providing a solid foundation for emerging artists.

The day before Christmas, Kathryn's present from Uncle Dingo arrives in a big box. Naturally, it's a lively kangaroo. Kathryn can't wait to show grandma, so she hops onto Adelaide's...

The Australian War Memorial in Canberra is one of Australia's most iconic institutions. Originally conceived during the turbulent years of the First World War, it was opened in 1941 and...

"Settling for just any roof over my head was not a choice." -Jill Butler Successful and talented artist, illustrator, designer, businesswoman, and author Jill Butler uses her bold and captivating...

Creating space for the display of works of art has intrigued Renzo Piano throughout his thirty-five years of architectural practice. Today he is acknowledged the pre-eminent designer in this field,...

Reflecting the long Judd family tradition of cooking for family and friends, Naomi's Home Companion features 75 recipes ranging from the simple, quick-to-fix meals she made when she was a...

The incomparable region of Tuscany and beyond, where the beauty of nature rivals the wealth of art, by the photographers of the much heralded Provence. For three decades these photographers...

The Milwaukee Art Museum is a spectacular structure of wings and cables that looks as though it is about to take off from the shores of Lake Michigan. Its construction...

A poignant and ultimately uplifting picture book based on a true story of an escape from a convoy to Auschwitz. "Get through one day and then on to the next....

When Snow White is taken in by the seven dwarfs, she thinks she is safe from her wicked stepmother - but she's wrong. The jealous Queen will stop at nothing...

"If architecture fails, if it is pedestrian and lacks imagination and power, it tells only one story, that of its own making: how it was built, detailed, financed. But a...

Shanghai is China's largest city, comparable to New York or Tokyo and in recent decades it has experienced a building boom on a scale that is simply unprecedented in world...

In A Theater of Our Own, he draws upon his exclusive interviews, insights, and memories gathered over a period of more than forty years of reviewing the arts. This history...

This richly illustrated book chronicles lighter-than-air flight from Archimedes' discovery of the principle of buoyancy to the latest in sport balloons and plans for future airships. Far more than a...

Louis Sullivan's designs stand today as leading exemplars of Chicago School architecture. Having spent much of his career in a late Victorian world that bristled with fussy ornament for ornament's...

It's hard when there are soooo many great things to buy! You want a toy, some ice-cream, a donut but you can't have it all. Money doesn't grow on trees,...

The adventures of Wallace, a Lancashire inventor with a fondness for cheese, and Gromit, his long-suffering canine companion, have enjoyed incredible success. Cracking Animation reveals their creators and provides a...

The author deals with one powerful motif in Escher's work - the puzzlelike interlocking of birds, fish and other natural forms in continuous patterns. His methods are examined through a...

Scarfe has produced a number of costume and set designs, caricatures, sketches, paintings and photographs for theatre, television and film. His major successes include the designs for Offenbach's "Orpheus in...

Motor Control is a complex process that involves the brain, muscles, limbs, and often external objects. It underlies motion, balance, stability, coordination, and our interaction with others and technology. This...

Among the recent developments in the language sciences, the coming-of-age of the field of pragmatics and its official inauguration in the mid-seventies stand out as some of the most significant...

Author: Max WalkerBinding: HardbackPublished: Garry Sparke & Associates, 1987Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and cornersPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: Previous ownerHow To Hypnotise Chooks And Other...

Author: Françoise SaganBinding: HardbackPublished: John Murray, 1956Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Tanning and foxing, price clippedMarkings: Previous ownerA Certain Smile chronicles the emotional journey of a young Parisian student as...

Author: Eric BentleyBinding: HardbackPublished: Methuen, 1969Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Tanning and foxing, price clippedMarkings: Ex-library with usual markingsCondition remarks: Faded DJ with light wear under clear cover. Denting to...

Author: Gilbert AnstrutherBinding: HardbackPublished: MURRAY, 1969Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsGilbert Anstruther's Grandma Came Across On A Raft... presents a captivating narrative, recounting an...

Author: Gwen RobynsBinding: HardbackPublished: Doubleday & Company, Inc., 1978Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis compelling biography, The Mystery Of Agatha Christie: An Intimate Biography Of The First Lady...

Author: Douglass Baglin / Barbara MullinsBinding: HardbackPublished: ECLIPSE BOOKS, 1973Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsDinkum Dunnies presents a charming and often humorous look at a quintessential piece of...

Author: Georgette HeyerBinding: HardbackPublished: Heinemann, 1952Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsThe historical romance The Reluctant Widow presents a delightful Regency-era narrative, chronicling the unexpected adventures of...

Author: Ray & Richard BecketBinding: HardbackPublished: Nelson, 1980Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Faded and worn DJ under clear cover. Chipping to perimeter of board....

Author: The Editors Of Reader'S DigestBinding: HardbackPublished: Reader's Digest, 1111Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good conditionPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis anthology presents a collection of thrilling narratives, transporting...