Second-hand Books

Drawing on his fascination with the natural world and human nature, John Power presents us with a collection of short stories that peer around the corner of life. Each self-contained...

Neither born on Earth nor interspace, not a man or God.Koorko was an animal with certain traits that were flawed. In person his face seemed warm, though his mental space...

The thousands of illustrations in this book provide a unique overview of Western fashion from 1800 to 1945. This eventful time covers the romantic Art Nouveau period and the Edwardian...

This new title from Congedo Editore presents stunning examples of contemporary interior design in Puglia, Southern Italy. Set against a backdrop of olive groves, blue skies and beautiful coastline, these...

Another edition of the Quran, with translations and interpretations for deeper understanding.

From portraits of Andy Warhol, Jean-Luc Godard and Penelope Cruz to a voodoo ceremony in Benin, from scenes within the Pentagon to indigenous people in the rainforests of Sarawak, from...

about 40 projects listed by architect/designer in alphabetical order. The focus is on the architects and their most recent projects and if possible projects which have never been published in...

A veritable folk hero in Latin America and Mexico's most important artist-along with his wife, painter Frida Kahlo-Diego Rivera (1886-1957) led a passionate life devoted to art and communism. After...

Originally published in France between 1876 and 1888, Auguste Racinet's Le Costume Historique was in its day the most wide-ranging and incisive study of clothing ever attempted . Covering the...

Zaha Hadid was a revolutionary architect. For years, she was widely acclaimed and won numerous prizes despite building practically nothing. Some even said her work was simply impossible to build....

Volume 2 explores works such as Dorothea Lange's Migrant Mother (1936) and Robert Doisneau's Kiss in front of City hall (1950), up through Martin parr's 'new European photography'

Modern Furniture presents an overview of the most important developments and highlights in furniture design, showcasing unusual, well-known, mass produced and avant-garde objects. Beginning with the latest trends, the book...

With more than 2,000 four-color photographs on 1,000 pages, each of these books presents the most significant examples of luxurious living from recent years. In "The World Contemporary Architecture", architects...

Step right up and get your fill of 80s nostalgia, with the movie bible to end all movie bibles. We've diligently compiled a list of 140 of the most influential...

This special 25th anniverary edition has a chic new format: two volumes packaged in a slipcase.

This enchanting board book follows Little Wolf as he searches for someone to play with and carries a simple yet profound message about prejudice and preconceived notions. Little Wolf is...

"Above all, this book is intended to show the delight I have found in a way of life which, often with very little means, still results in great beauty." This...

Savile Row is the world's iconic address for the best in bespoke tailoring, and home to legendary Gieves & Hawkes, suppliers to the British military for more than two centuries...

Over the course of a life-changing year, supermodel Rachel Hunter was given the challenge of looking at how different countries around the world define the idea of beauty and wellness....

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * When did America give up on fairness? The author of Fantasyland tells the epic history of how America decided that big business gets whatever it...

"You will devour these beautifully written-and very important-tales of honesty, pain, and resilience" (Elizabeth Gilbert, New York Times bestselling author of Eat Pray Love and City of Girls ) from...

Beware, evil spirits! Ghost Reaper Girl is on the case! Chloe has dreamed of leading a glamorous life as an actress ever since she was little. But being the ripe...

Beware, evil spirits! Ghost Reaper Girl is on the case! Chloe has dreamed of leading a glamorous life as an actress ever since she was little. But being the ripe...

Success is difficult but... Tomorrow morning, you could wake up as a full-grown rhinoceros and: Charge your way to success Use audacity to reach your goals Be happier than you've...

This collectible edition of "The Art of War" presents Sun Tzu's timeless instructions regarding military strategy and managing conflict in two complete versions. A modern introduction, tracing the origins of...

Exit! is the story of Grizelda Grootboom life of prostitution and her ultimate escape from it all. Grizelda's life was dramatically changed when she was gang raped at the age...

CRIME DOUBLE FEATURE: Neo Noir features two thrilling novellas packed with mayhem, murder, and mafiosos. Classic crime noir finds a new home in the gritty streets of Paris and Melbourne....

In Climate Change: The Facts 2020 scientists, economists and other experts critique current climate science and the failings of key national and global climate organisations while advancing our understanding of...

What do people with a particularly long life-span eat? How can you lose weight efficiently? Are illnesses in old age avoidable? Can you 'eat yourself young'? What do people with...

A COSMOPOLITAN BEST NON-FICTION BOOK OF 2022 The Lonely Hunter explores the rise of singledom, the realities of loneliness, and whether it is possible to live contentedly alone. "So what's...

Compulsive and terrifying adult fiction from renowned Australian author Catherine Jinks. Fourteen-year-old convict Tom Clay lives in a shepherd's hut in the bush, protecting his master's sheep from wild dogs....

In the next thriller in the #1 New York Times bestselling Mitch Rapp series, it's a race against the clock when ISIS takes out the entire US power grid and...

Creating meals that form part of my daily nutrition program to fuel my fitness and bodybuilding goals while also adding enough interest, fun and flavour for my young children has...

"A riveting historical mystery that sweeps four continents and fills a void in the Victoria Cross story." Frederick Whirlpool's Victoria Cross is displayed near the entrance to the Hall of...

Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a global mental health concern with studies conservatively indicating 10% of young people experiment with self-harm. The ways in which young people self-harm are wide and...

On May 8 1945, forty-six-year-old Drum Major Jackson staggered towards his American liberators. Emaciated, dressed in rags, his decayed boots held together with string, he'd been force-marched for twenty days...

How Melbourne Became the Live Music Capital Of The World. Roots is the history of live music in Melbourne, from jazz to blues, country, folk, rhythm and blues to rock,...

An audacious and highly literary post-apocalyptic novel from the international bestselling author of I'm Not Scared. It is some years since a virus killed all the adults. Now Sicily lies...

From the dawn of civilization mankind has always employed and taken advantage of materials and inventions that made life easier, solved problems and otherwise eased the burden of modern living....