Second-hand Books

The traditional Aussie jokes told in pubs and cabs now compete with global jokes. It's Dad 'n' Dave versus Monica Lewinsky.

This text aims to show the reader how firstly to remember and then to interpret his/her dreams. The text is presented in a dictionary format with an alphabetical arrangement of...

It was May of 1869 when a Civil War veteran and nine other men descended with four boats into a branch of the Colorado River for what they believed would...

This is an anthology of poetry, fiction and prose, designed to introduce the English language reader to contemporary Indian writing. Contributors include well knownn names in Asian writing, such as...

This is more than a book about getting a job. It's about people who want to express their talents in a meaningful way that serves others. In Part One, a...

'As swift-moving as the best thriller, clipped and laconic, yet deeply and richly sensitive' - Sunday Telegraph Rennie Wilford, a young jounalist running from her life, takes an assignment to...

_____________________________________'Has all the characteristics of his work . . . pace, action, mystery and cool' SUNDAY TIMESAll her life, Maximum Ride has been fighting to save the world. But the...

THIS ORANGE INHERITANCE EDITION OF Revolutionary Road IS PUBLISHED IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE ORANGE PRIZE FOR FICTION Books shape our lives and transform the way we see ourselves and each...

Enter the chaotic world of The Playgroup complete with uncontrollable children, frantic mothers and teachers doing the best they can. A brilliant new novel for fans of Melissa Nathan Puddleducks...

An essential authoritative companion to Dan Brown's The Lost Symbol The secrets, the myths and the facts behind Washington, D.C.'s design and its Masonic significance. In this groundbreaking, original work,...

A gorgeous new edition of this hilarious classic anthology of moral instruction! This omnibus of Belloc's stories is a feast of delightful tales told in rhyme - all with a...

An out-of-this-world tie-in of the After Earth film which stars Will Smith Experience a novelization unlike any other. From Peter David, the veteran sci-fi author, this is the complete, never-before-seen...

A glorious miscellany of good stories, legends and fascinating facts about England The inspiration for the primetime ITV series on Great Britain, this is the ultimate journey around England. Christopher...

You want to ask a boy out on a date but what if he says no? Your best friend suddenly isn't talking to you. Your clothes don't fit. Your family...

A comprehensive guide to pre-conception health care for both prospective parents. A comprehensive guide to pre-conception health care for both prospective parents. Francesca Naish is a naturopath-herbalist and the author...

Our weather is changing, almost everyone agrees. But what really lies behind this? In a mixture of scientific fact, personal apprehension, global experience and revelation, we are taken on a...

Michael Buerk occupies a unique position in British public life. From The Choice to The Moral Maze he combines the serious with the popular. Famous as a newscaster on the...

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Master Oracle Business...

'A great roadmap for building your e-business intelligence strategies' - Bob Sanguedolce, CIO, eBay, Inc. 'Textbook reading for any manager attempting to bridge the worlds of technology and business' -...

ONE OF BOOKBUB'S BEST HISTORICAL FICTION BOOKS OF THE FALL From the author of Sisters of the Resistance comes the story of WWII British Naval Intelligence officer Victoire Bennett, the...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "Compelling... this book couldn't be more timely." - Jill Abramson, New York Times Book Review From the Recipient of the 2017 Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence...

"With When Death Becomes Life , Joshua Mezrich has performed the perfect core biopsy of transplantation--a clear and compelling account of the grueling daily work, the spell-binding history and the...

Great teachings stories - that school us in virtue and ethics, compassion and humanity - have been passed down through the ages as a vital, personal way to share wisdom....

The classic novel about Paddington--who's now a major movie star! Paddington Bear had traveled all the way from Peru when the Browns first met him in Paddington Station. Since then,...

"A rare and wonderfully written book of literary detection that is heartbreaking as well as thrilling." --Michael Ondaatje, author of The English Patient In the tradition of Simon Winchester's The...

Muriel Spark's classic novel, widely hailed as one of the twentieth century's best -- the story of a young, unorthodox teacher and her special--and ultimately dangerous--relationship with six of her...

"Wicked little stories from old hands and relative neophytes."-- Seattle Times There are seven deadly sins, and in this superb anthology, edited by Elizabeth George, some of the most able...

Summer break is over, and Raven is hardly eager to be returning to Dullsville High. Not only does school mean daily interaction with preppy pest Trevor Mitchell, but her sleep-filled...

Inside little blue envelope 1 are $1,000 and instructions to buy a plane ticket. In envelope 2 are directions to a specific London flat. The note in envelope 3 tells...

This is the story of the man without whom the name Charles Darwin might be unknown to us today. That man was Captain Robert FitzRoy, who invited the 22-year-old Darwin...

A fast-paced and explosive action thriller, perfect for fans of James Deegan. Jack Tate thought the war was over... 'Alex Shaw is one of the best thriller writers around!' Stephen...

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER Ilja Leonard Pfeijffer's moving and addictive masterpiece of European identity, nostalgia and the end of an era. 'A masterpiece: grandiose style, brilliant and rich. It will defy...

"'Remember our wonderful memories, but don't be afraid to make some more..." Holly and Gerry had the perfect life. Happily married, living in Dublin close to their friends and family,...

'Funny, real, romantic and touching, all at the same time. I can't think of a more perfect summer read.' CLAUDIA CARROLL 'A sweet and charming tale of love, loss and...

The girl who has everything... Including a bullet in the head A cruise down the Nile on a river steamer sounds like the perfect way to get away from it...

Sometimes a damaged child becomes a broken man... It's 1954 and Adam Carter is twelve years old, an only child with no friends nor any self confidence. His father Edward...

The epic life story of the Atlantic Ocean from the bestselling author, Simon Winchester For thousands of years the Atlantic Ocean was viewed by mariners with a mixture of awe,...

For longtime Ya-Ya fans, as well as the lucky ones discovering Wells for the first time, comes Wells's new standalone novel about the pull of first love, the power of...

This comprehensive, full-colour guide to the gentle art of Reflexology reveals how therapeutic foot massage can relieve stress and promote health and well-being. Reflexology is a unique system of foot...

Concluding the epic Manifold series that began with TIME and continued with SPACE: the adventures of the maverick astronaut Reid Malenfant bring him at last to the beginning of everything....

An exhilarating and enchanting meditation on becoming a mother from one of America's most acclaimed writers, and winner of the National Book Award for Fiction, 2012. 'She is a winter-spring...