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Missing Persons, Or My Grandmother's Secrets

Missing Persons, Or My Grandmother's Secrets

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A history of unmarried motherhood through three generations of an Irish family, and the secrets we conceal How far would you go for the missing? When Clair Wills was in...
The Authority Gap: Why women are still taken less seriously than men,

The Authority Gap: Why women are still taken less seriously than men,

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Based on new, original research and interviews with pioneering women including Baroness Hale, Mary Beard and Bernadine Evaristo, this is a fresh feminist take on how to address and counteract...
The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper

The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper

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'THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER- Five devastating human stories and a dark and moving portrait of Victorian London - the untold lives of the women killed by Jack the Ripper. 'Powerful...
Cunning Folk: Life in the Era of Practical Magic

Cunning Folk: Life in the Era of Practical Magic

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Opens a fascinating new window onto medieval and early modern life - a world where it's possible to meet the devil on the road, control the future through stars, and...
The Power of Fun: Why fun is the key to a happy and healthy life

The Power of Fun: Why fun is the key to a happy and healthy life

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How to make fun an essential part of a balanced, purposeful and healthy life, from the bestselling author of How to Break Up with Your Phone. When did you last...
When McKinsey Comes to Town: The Hidden Influence of the World's Most

When McKinsey Comes to Town: The Hidden Influence of the World's Most

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The explosive expose of the billion-dollar company that has often made our world more unequal, more corrupt and more dangerous. **A TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR...
Vertigo: The Rise and Fall of Weimar Germany

Vertigo: The Rise and Fall of Weimar Germany

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Baillie Gifford-shortlisted author Harald J hner (Aftermath- Life in the Fallout of the Third Reich) presents a staggering new assessment of the short life of the Weimar Republic between the...
Every Family Has A Story: How to Grow and Move Forward Together

Every Family Has A Story: How to Grow and Move Forward Together

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The bestselling psychotherapist explores what we inherit and how we can create the families we wish for In her bestselling follow-up to Grief Works and This Too Shall Pass, much-loved...
The Art of Statistics: Learning from Data

The Art of Statistics: Learning from Data

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The surprise bestselling tour de force from a former president of the Royal Statistical Society- the essential guide to statistical science in the age of big data Statistics has played...
Caste: The International Bestseller

Caste: The International Bestseller

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From one of America's most celebrated writers, the moving, eye-opening bestseller about power, history and what lies hidden under the surface of ordinary lives 'The hierarchy of caste is not...
The Ruin of All Witches: Life and Death in the New World

The Ruin of All Witches: Life and Death in the New World

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The dark, compelling history of a colonial witch-hunt, from the author of Witchfinders In the frontier town of Springfield in 1651, peculiar things begin to happen. Precious food spoils, livestock...
The World According to Colour: A Cultural History

The World According to Colour: A Cultural History

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A beguiling, human history of colour by one of art history's most exciting voices The world comes to us in colour. But colour lives as much in our imaginations as...
The Almost Nearly Perfect People: Behind the Myth of the Scandinavian

The Almost Nearly Perfect People: Behind the Myth of the Scandinavian

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'The next Bill Bryson.' New York Times Winner of the Best Narrative Travel Book Award from the British Guild of Travel Writers The Danes are the happiest people in the...
Social Intelligence: The New Science of Human Relationships

Social Intelligence: The New Science of Human Relationships

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A major book from the author of the bestselling Emotional Intelligence. Social Intelligence does for relationships what Emotional Intelligence did for emotions- brings readers a radically different way of thinking...
Bar Mitzvah

Bar Mitzvah

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Author: Sarah Silberstein Swartz With An Introduction By Paul CowanBinding: HardbackPublished: Doubleday., 1985Condition:Book: Very goodJacket: Very goodPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis insightful volume chronicles the rich history and evolving traditions surrounding...
Capricornia: A Novel

Capricornia: A Novel

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Author: Xavier HerbertBinding: HardbackPublished: Times House, 1987Condition:Book: GoodJacket: N/APages: GoodMarkings: No markingsSet against the harsh, beautiful landscape of northern Australia, Capricornia chronicles the intertwined lives of its diverse inhabitants, revealing...
The Lost City Of Melbourne: This Is A Story Of Marvellous Melbourne, Before Whelan The Wrecker Was Here

The Lost City Of Melbourne: This Is A Story Of Marvellous Melbourne, Before Whelan The Wrecker Was Here

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Author: Gus BergerBinding: HardbackPublished: -, 2023Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good conditionPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Minor surface wear on boards. This compelling work in the urban...
Aboriginal Myths, Legends And Fables

Aboriginal Myths, Legends And Fables

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Author: A. W. ReedBinding: PaperbackPublished: Reed Sydney, 1982Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Slight sun-fading to spine and minor bumps to edges. Slight staining to page edges.This...
Zanies: The World's Greatest Eccentrics

Zanies: The World's Greatest Eccentrics

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Author: Jay Robert NashBinding: HardbackPublished: NEW CENTURY PUBLISHERS, INC., 1982Condition:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsZanies: The World's Greatest Eccentrics chronicles the fascinating lives of history's most unusual characters,...
A World Of Women: An Illustrated History Of Women's Magazines

A World Of Women: An Illustrated History Of Women's Magazines

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Author: Irene DancygerBinding: HardbackPublished: Gill and Macmillan Ltd., 1978Condition:Book: Good, ex-libraryJacket: Very goodPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: Ex-library with usual markingsCondition remarks: Tanned edges, usual library markings.A World Of Women: An...
The Sydney Sailors' Home: 1859-2009

The Sydney Sailors' Home: 1859-2009

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Author: Jan BowenBinding: HardbackPublished: The Australian Mariners Welfare Society., 2009Condition:Book: Very goodJacket: Very goodPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThe Sydney Sailors' Home: 1859-2009 chronicles the rich and vital history of a pivotal...
South American Folk Pottery

South American Folk Pottery

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Author: Gertrude LittoBinding: PaperbackPublished: Watson-Guptill Publications., 1976Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.Condition remarks: Bumping and sun-fading to spine and...
Australian Legendary Tales: Folk-Lore Of The Noongahburrahs

Australian Legendary Tales: Folk-Lore Of The Noongahburrahs

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Author: Mrs. K. Langloh ParkerBinding: HardbackPublished: David Nutt; Melville, Mullen & Slade, 1897Condition:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and cornersPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks:...
Hungry Planet: What The World Eats

Hungry Planet: What The World Eats

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Author: Peter Menzel And Faith D'AluisioBinding: HardbackPublished: Material World Books., 2005Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Slight chips to DJ and some yellowing,...
Australian Image

Australian Image

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Author: Colin SimpsonBinding: HardbackPublished: The Legend Press, 1956Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: First and last pages have some tanning, dust jacket has some very...
Australia Through the Looking-Glass: Children's Fiction 1830-1980

Australia Through the Looking-Glass: Children's Fiction 1830-1980

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Author: Brenda NiallBinding: HardbackPublished: Melbourne University Press, 1984Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsBrenda Niall's Australia Through The Looking-Glass presents a compelling analysis of how Australia has been depicted...
Australian Aboriginal Decorative Art

Australian Aboriginal Decorative Art

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Author: Frederick D. McCarthyBinding: Other bindingPublished: The Australian Museum, 1952Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Cover has light general wear, previous owner name insideThis scholarly work chronicles...
The Crumbs Of Creation: Trace Elements In History, Medicine, Industry, Crime And Folklore

The Crumbs Of Creation: Trace Elements In History, Medicine, Industry, Crime And Folklore

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Author: John LenihanBinding: HardbackPublished: Adam Hilger, 1988Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good conditionPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Faded spine. Clean text. This compelling non-fiction work uncovers the...
The Risen Sun: Impressions In New Zealand And Australia

The Risen Sun: Impressions In New Zealand And Australia

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Author: C. C. Martindale, S.J.Binding: HardbackPublished: Sheed and Ward, 1929Condition:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and cornersPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Faded and dull spine. Marks...
The Art Of World Religions: Judaism

The Art Of World Religions: Judaism

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Author: Michael KanielBinding: HardbackPublished: Blandford Press., 1979Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Good, price clippedMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Minor tear to back of DJ.Michael Kaniel's The Art...
The Jews Of South Africa: What Future?

The Jews Of South Africa: What Future?

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Author: Tzippi Hoffman; Alan FischerBinding: HardbackPublished: Southern Book Publishers., 1988Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Yellowed edges, minor tear to back of DJ...
This Mad Folly!': The History Of Australia's Pioneer Women Doctors

This Mad Folly!': The History Of Australia's Pioneer Women Doctors

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Author: M. Hutton NeveBinding: HardbackPublished: Library of Australian History, 1980Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Minor markings to title page, slight foxing to front and back end-pages.This...
Land, Labour And Gold

Land, Labour And Gold

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Author: William HowittBinding: HardbackPublished: Sydney University Press, 1972Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Jacket spine has light tanningLand, Labour And Gold chronicles William Howitt's firsthand experiences amidst...
Out Of The Silence

Out Of The Silence

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Author: Jean AshtonBinding: HardbackPublished: Investigator Press, 1971Condition:Book: GoodJacket: DamagedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Dust jacket has surface tear on front top corner section (see photo) and general wear and tear...
Aboriginal Art And Spirituality (SIGNED)

Aboriginal Art And Spirituality (SIGNED)

$120.00 AUD
Author: Rosemary Crumlin; Anthony KnightBinding: HardbackPublished: Dove for HarperCollins Sydney, 1991Condition:Book: Very goodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: SignedThis compelling volume illuminates the profound connection between artistic expression and spiritual belief...
Namatjira Of The Aranda

Namatjira Of The Aranda

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Author: Victor C. HallBinding: HardbackPublished: Rigby Limited, 1962Condition:Book: GoodJacket: DamagedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Dust jacket damaged with large tear down front left edge (see photo)Namatjira Of The Aranda chronicles...
Distant Horizons

Distant Horizons

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Author: Rev. F. FlynnBinding: HardbackPublished: The Sacred Heart Monastery, 1951Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Dust jacket is damaged with some wear and tear, previous owner name...
The Territory

The Territory

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Author: Ernestine HillBinding: HardbackPublished: Angus and Robertson, 1951Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Dust jacket has wear and tear with a couple small sections missing (see photo),...
How The Rich Lived: The Painter As Witness 1870-1914

How The Rich Lived: The Painter As Witness 1870-1914

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Author: Edward Lucie-Smith And Celestine DarsBinding: HardbackPublished: Paddington Press, 1976Condition:Book: GoodJacket: DamagedPages: Good, price clippedMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Dust jacket clipped with some general wear and tear, previous owner bookplate...
The Australian Language

The Australian Language

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Author: Sidney J. BakerBinding: PaperbackPublished: Sun Books, 1986Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image, pages lightly yellowedThis seminal work chronicles the distinctive evolution...
The Melbourne Scene 1803-1956

The Melbourne Scene 1803-1956

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Author: James Grant & Geoffrey SerleBinding: HardbackPublished: Melbourne University Press, 1957Condition:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and cornersPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Faded and dull spine....
Early Tasmania: Papers Read Before The Royal Society Of Tasmania During The Years 1885 To 1899

Early Tasmania: Papers Read Before The Royal Society Of Tasmania During The Years 1885 To 1899

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Author: James Backhouse WalkerBinding: HardbackPublished: J. H. Pimblett, Government Printer, 1950Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good conditionPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Two large folding maps intact. Faded...
The History Of Pendennis: His Fortunes And Misfortunes, His Friends And His Greatest Enemy

The History Of Pendennis: His Fortunes And Misfortunes, His Friends And His Greatest Enemy

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Author: William Makepeace ThackerayBinding: HardbackPublished: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited, 1892Condition:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and cornersPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Minor marks...
The Dictionary Of Heraldry: Feudal Coats Of Arms And Pedigrees

The Dictionary Of Heraldry: Feudal Coats Of Arms And Pedigrees

$60.00 AUD
Author: Joseph FosterBinding: HardbackPublished: Bracken Books, 1989Condition:Book: Very goodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Dust jacket spine has light tanning, otherwise overall great conditionThis comprehensive reference work, The...
Life In Medieval France

Life In Medieval France

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Author: Joan EvansBinding: PaperbackPublished: Phaidon, 1969Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image, cover has some light scratching/marking from shelf useLife In Medieval France...
The Small House At Allington

The Small House At Allington

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Author: Anthony TrollopeBinding: HardbackPublished: The Folio Society, 1997Condition:Book: Very goodJacket: Slipcase: GoodPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Small inscription on slipcase.Anthony Trollope's The Small House At Allington chronicles the romantic entanglements...
The Italian Heritage

The Italian Heritage

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Author: Michele CantarellaBinding: HardbackPublished: HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON, 1959Condition:Book: AcceptableJacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and cornersPages: YellowedMarkings: Reading copy with markingsItalian Heritage by Michele Cantarella presents...
Russian Style

Russian Style

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Author: Evelina KhromtchenkoBinding: HardbackPublished: Assouline Publishing, 2009Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and cornersPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsRussian Style by Evelina Khromtchenko presents a visually arresting and...