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'Mendelsohn takes the classical costumes off figures like Virgil and Sappho, Homer and Horace ... He writes about things so clearly they come to feel like some of the most...

Author: Oscar MendelsohnBinding: HardbackPublished: Melbourne, Thomas Nelson (Australia), 1976Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsOscar Mendelsohn's Suspected Documents And Outrageous Liars uncovers a fascinating array of historical and contemporary...

Malouf's fable engraves the epic themes of the Trojan war onto a perfect miniature. 'Australia's finest writer' Miriam Cosic, The Australian '... profound ... subtle and extremely moving.' Daniel Mendelsohn,...

Author: Oscar MendelsohnBinding: HardbackPublished: Landsdowne Press, Melbourne, 1966Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Good, price clippedMarkings: No markingsThis captivating narrative chronicles a personal journey set against a vibrant historical backdrop, where...

Author: Oscar MendelsohnBinding: HardbackPublished: Nelson, 1976Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: SignedThis collection features a series of whimsical and humorous jingles that capture the essence of Australian life and...

Drawing together two critical moments in the history of European Jewry-its entrance as a participant in the Enlightenment project of religious and political reform and its involvement in the traumatic...

Uncovering the hidden love triangle between novelist Elizabeth Bowen and the author's grandparents - the critically acclaimed biography with never-before-seen letters detailing the affair. For readers who were swept up...

To the accompaniment of heavenly choirs singing, the fearless Miss Phryne Fisher returns in her 20th adventure with musical score in hand. An orchestral conductor has been found dead and...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Tanning and foxing Markings: Previous ownerThis compelling biography, On Wings Of Song: A Biography Of Felix Mendelssohn, chronicles the extraordinary life and musical...

German Jewish philosopher Moses Mendelssohn (1729-1786) was one of the most influential thinkers of the Enlightenment. Until now, attention was focused on Mendelssohn's German works-such as his groundbreaking Jerusalem- which...

In 2016, Bernie Sanders's campaign for the presidency ended in defeat. Still, he changed everything, as the 2020 primary race attests, Sanders's once marginal watchwords are the new litmus tests....

A TV dance competition has come to town. Bea loves dancing but can she overcome her shyness in time to enter? It wouldn't be so bad if her best friend...

P-Funk keyboardist Daniel Bedrosian brings to life the recording and musical activity of Parliament-Funkadelic in 1975, an epoch-making year marked by the release of three seminal albums: Chocolate City, Let's...

JASON BOURNE: THE LEANER, MEANER JAMES BOND FOR THE 21 ST CENTURY A lover from Bourne's past seeks his help when assassins threaten her husband, but only treachery burns hotter...

From the bestselling author of Leave the World Behind - 'the book of an era' (Independent) - a biting tale for our new gilded age 'A slow-burn tale of connivance...

Living in the second half of the twelfth century, Princess Constance of Hauteville was both witness and protagonist in what could be considered the most exciting period in medieval history....

Winner of the Wolfson Prize for History 2004 Churchill fought the war twice over - as Prime Minister and again as its premier historian. In 1948-54 he published six volumes...

'Stella Rimington was the first female director general of Britain's MI5 and brings true authenticity to her tale of intellectual thievery' Irish Independent A historic institution is hiding a very...

A thrilling middle grade YA adventure from internationally bestselling children's author, Anna Woltz London, September 1940. Deep in the tunnels of the Underground, hidden from the bombs, four teenagers meet....

Quite simply, the cutting edge just moved! Never before has a book explained with such clarity why 'physical' reality is merely an illusion that only exists in our brain. Fantastic?...

'Stella Rimington was the first female director general of Britain's MI5 and brings true authenticity to her tale of intellectual thievery' Irish Independent A historic institution is hiding a very...

This is a discussion on how modern architecture can lead to alienation and physical, psychological, social and health problems, as well as landscape desecration and ecological damage. The author argues...

This book is a sourcebook of stylish ways to design and decorate your home. It provides hundreds of ideas to suit different budgets and lifestyles, including design solutions for kitchens,...

After years of ill health, capitalism is now in a critical condition. Growth has given way to stagnation; inequality is leading to instability; and confidence in the money economy has...

'[An] erudite, immensely entertaining book...Mount makes for a delightful guide' -- Literary Review From troubadours to Twitter: a thousand years of feelings, fads and furious sentiment, from renowned essayist Ferdinand...

Teachers of literature make judgments about value. They tell their students which works are powerful, beautiful, surprising, strange, or insightful-and thus, which are more worthy of time and attention than...

Written by a Holocaust survivor whose family collected art, Plunder and Survival tells the stories of principal figures, events, and artworks that contribute to the intricate story of the ruthless...

The astonishing story of twentieth-century physics, told through the twelve experiments that changed our world A 2022 BOOK OF THE YEAR FOR: NEW SCIENTIST * WATERSTONES * SUNDAY TIMES 'A...

In her long-awaited new book, Sister Stan draws upon her memories of childhood and the special moments of awareness and mystery which have nourished and enriched her life. As she...

' A truly splendid read, richly detailed and powered by an unfailing gift for storytelling' John Guy 'Superb and gripping' Simon Sebag Montefiore A definitive and thrilling new account of...

' A truly splendid read, richly detailed and powered by an unfailing gift for storytelling' John Guy 'Superb and gripping' Simon Sebag Montefiore A definitive and thrilling new account of...

Shortlisted for Wellbeing Book of the Year at the Health & Wellbeing Awards 2026 'Comprehensive, accessible and incredibly useful' - Naga Munchetty, BBC Radio 5 Live Have you struggled to...

The definitive condiment compendium by expert and TikTok sensation Claire Dinhut aka Condiment Claire ' In Condiment Claire I trust!' - Yotam Ottolenghi ' A bright and punchy powerhouse of...

The Nelson Physical Education VCE Units 1 & 2 Peak Performance workbook provides complete coverage of examinable content from the VCE Study Design (2017-2024). It includes multiple-choice, short answer and...

PERFECT FOR FANS OF HEATED RIVALRY AND HANNAH GRACE! Featuring 46 sports romance scenes, unwind by colouring your way through match day meet-cutes and playful rivalries. Step into a world...

______________ 'A very appealing, beyond-the-basic reference.' - Booklist 'Cute illustrations and fascinating facts' - Guardian 'A perfect gift for any cat lover' Reader Review | 5 STARS ______________ Cats are...

Nathanael remains haunted by his childhood fear that the lawyer Coppelius, a strange night-time visitor who used to come to his house to conduct alchemical experiments with his father -...