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A brilliant account of the life, thought and continuing importance of the world's greatest economist Adam Smith is now widely regarded as 'the father of modern economics' and the most...

Penguin Classics relaunch Smith's THE WEALTH OF NATIONS was the first comprehensive treatment of political economy. Originally delivered in the form of lectures at Glasgow, the book's publication in 1776...

Author: Jesse Norman Format: Hardback Number of Pages: 432 A dazzlingly original, "remarkable" account of the life and thought of legendary economist Adam Smith (Financial Times). Adam Smith (1723-1790) is...

Adam Smith (1723-1790) was one of the brightest stars of the eighteenth-century Scottish Enlightenment. An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the 'Wealth of Nations' was his most important...

The second part of Adam Smith's economic theory, stating the argument for free trade Smith's THE WEALTH OF NATIONS was the first comprehensive treatment of political economy. Originally delivered in...

Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodIn an age of inflation, oil shocks, and monetary turbulence, Paper Money cuts through the noise to reveal the hidden mechanics of the global...

Adam Smith, the founder of modern economics, believed that our actions stem from self-interest and the world turns because of financial gain. But every night Adam Smith's mother served him...

Capturing the essence of history's most influential economists in enjoyable and illuminating biographical sketches, this book shows how the great economic thinkers are still relevant today. We live in the...

Condition remarks: Condition: Good. Jacket: Dust jacket present, slight wear and fading on edges. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Intact. A vivid maritime memoir, There Was a...

Author: Patsy Adam SmithBinding: HardbackPublished: Adelaide, Rigby, 1973Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: Signed with inscriptionThis engaging work of Australian social history presents the traditions, characters, and hard realities of...

An accessible account of the history of economics through the ideas of great thinkers "A whistle-stop introduction to the great works and thinkers of each age, this is a clear...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Mylar layer on jacketA beloved classic of Australian memoir literature, Hear the Train Blow chronicles the remarkable childhood...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsPatsy Adam-Smith’s When We Rode The Rails chronicles the vibrant history of Australia’s railway system through the eyes of those...

Author: Patsy Adam-SmithBinding: HardbackPublished: Nelson, 1983Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Dust jacket has some light wear marks but no tears, page edges lightly yellowedThis compelling memoir,...

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Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerA classic autobiography that captures the essence of growing up in the bush, providing insights into rural life and personal...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: No markingsThere Was a Ship tells the story of Patsy Adam-Smith's experiences and reflections during her years at sea. The book...

The Anzacs remains unrivalled as the classic account of Australia's involvement in the First World War. Gallipoli was the final resting place for thousands of young Australians. Death struck so...

The final revision of this classic bestseller, the 7th edition defines the common thread linking the world's greatest economic thinkers and explores the philosophies that motivate them. Hailed by Galbraith...

From unemployment to Brexit to climate change, capitalism is in trouble and ill-prepared to cope with the challenges of the coming decades. How did we get here? While contemporary economists...

Author: Dan Cryan Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 176 Brand-new for Icon's graphic guide series to big ideas: the history, philosophy and politics of the biggest, most successful but most...

The economy has never been so relevant to so many people as it is now. 'There's no such thing as a free lunch' is the one phrase everyone has heard...

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Author: Tom Butler-Bowdon Format: Paperback / softback Number of Pages: 368 Economics drives the modern world and shapes our lives, but few of us feel we have time to engage...

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A landmark study of of one of the most controversial periods in history, from an eminent historian The Enlightenment is popularly seen as the Age of Reason, a key moment...

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Condition remarks: Condition: Good. Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding condition: Good. Few thinkers in the history of Western philosophy...

Author: John Sutherland Black And George ChrystalBinding: HardbackPublished: Adam and Charles Black, 1912Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and cornersPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks:...

The book titled Australian Women at War by the author Patsy Adam-Smith. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about this title.

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Author: Patsy Adam-SmithBinding: HardbackPublished: NELSON, 1978Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis seminal work, The Anzacs, chronicles the profound experiences of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps during...

Introduction by Gertrude Himmelfarb 'Over himself, over his own body and mind, the individual is sovereign.' To this 'one very simple principle' the whole of Mill's essay On Liberty is...

Author: Patsy Adam-Smith With Photography By Lindsay RoddaBinding: HardbackPublished: Nelson, 1971Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsA captivating non-fiction account chronicles a remarkable journey across the Australian continent aboard...

Condition remarks: Condition: Good. Jacket: fade; minimal wear. Page Condition: yellowed with signs of aging Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Appears intact and tight. A richly illustrated biographical portrait, John...

Secondhand Science Fiction Bargain Book Box SP3055 A rich haul of classic SF novels — multiple E.E. 'Doc' Smith Lensman and Skylark series titles alongside Gordon R. Dickson, Asimov, Douglas...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Yellowed Markings: No markingsA landmark work of Australian military history, The Anzacs chronicles the experiences of the ordinary Australian and New Zealand soldiers...

Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageWhat do we owe to those we will never know? The Needs of Strangers by Michael Ignatieff confronts...

Author: Patsy Adam-SmithBinding: HardbackPublished: Thomas Nelson, 1978Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Faded DJ spine. Minor chipping to board. This compelling historical account chronicles the experiences of...

Introduction by Gertrude Himmelfarb 'Over himself, over his own body and mind, the individual is sovereign.' To this 'one very simple principle' the whole of Mill's essay On Liberty is...