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Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodLong before Australia had a literary tradition to call its own, Henry Savery — convict, bankrupt, and inveterate observer — was quietly laying its...

Author: Henry SaveryBinding: PaperbackPublisher: University of Queensland Press, 1984Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageThe Bitter Bread Of Banishment: Formerly...

Condition remarks:Book: Fair Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageRegarded as the first novel written and published in Australia, this landmark work of...

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A stunning reexamination of one of the essential tenets of Christian belief from one of the most provocative and admired writers on religion today "A scathing, vigorous, eloquent attack on...

From the Royal Shakespeare Company - a modern, definitive edition of Shakespeare's great exploration of patriotism and war. With an expert introduction by Sir Jonathan Bate, this unique edition presents...

A wonderful new collection of Henry James's short stories about the relationship between art and life, edited by Michael Gorra This volume gathers seven of the very best of Henry...

From the Royal Shakespeare Company - a modern, definitive edition of Shakespeare's epic retelling of the Wars of the Roses. With an expert introduction by Sir Jonathan Bate, this unique...

A stunning book full of inspiration, tips and advice. The Emma Bridgewater factory in Stoke-on-Trent is a mecca for lovers of her iconic pottery, but perhaps its most striking feature...

Ever wondered how some people seem to have an opinion on every book ever published? Nowadays, there are so many books: how can anyone be well read anymore? Well, help...

The companion diary to the bestselling baby book Save our Sleep. My Very First Diary has been created in response to many mothers asking Tizzie to provide a diary where...

When grifters Shaw and Romeo pull up at a convenience store in Georgia, their only thought is to fix a faulty tyre and be on their way to Florida. But...

'Wildly exciting' KATE ADIE 'Thoroughly gripping ... An action-packed tale' JUSTIN MAROZZI, THE TIMES ' Beautifully written' LOUIS DE BERNIERES ' Stimulating... entertaining and instructive ' JULIAN EVANS, DAILY TELEGRAPH...

First published to huge acclaim during the war it describes, Very Ordinary Seaman relates - with humanity, humour and the authority of experience - lower-deck life in the British navy,...

This is a comprehensive guide to engineering materials used in the workshop, for processes such as milling, welding, and lathe and bench-work. Designed for the general enthusiast or amateur engineer,...

What is space? What is time? Where did the universe come from? The answers to mankind's most enduring questions may lie in science's greatest enigma: black holes. A black hole...

New anthology of stories about the Great War An anthology of Great War short stories by British writers, both famous and lesser-known authors, men and women, during the war and...

A glorious illustrated history of sixteen of the world's greatest cathedrals, interwoven with the extraordinary stories of the people who built them. 'An impeccable guide to the golden age of...

With Britain braced for a German invasion, MI5 recruited an ex RNAS officer, come confidence trickster, called Walter Dicketts as a double agent. Codenamed Celery, Dicketts was sent to Lisbon...

SOMEONE'S ABOUT TO TURN THEIR LAST PAGE... 'One of the most iconic British fictional detectives of the 21st century.' DAILY MAIL 'These are must-read detective novels.' MARK BILLINGHAM 'One of...

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...

A WATERSTONES CRIME BOOK OF THE YEAR A LITERARY REVIEW CRIME BOOK OF THE YEAR 'As brilliant a cosy crime novel as you'll ever read' JANICE HALLETT 'A masterful voice...

'Brimming with fascinating historical details' MELISSA FEBOS, MARIE CLAIRE 'Profoundly useful and pleasure seeking' EILEEN MYLES 'A fizzy joy to read' BETSY CORNWELL An infectiously edifying manual that mines the...

'A gorgeous collection: if you savour words quite as much as food, this is for you!' NIGELLA LAWSON A deliciously moreish collection of the finest pieces of writing on food....

From Jamaica to Charleston, Sierra Leone to Bombay, China to Australia, back to England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, this is the story of the heiresses. Their assets, the product of...

From his early work with The Birthday Party to the future sounds of Ghosteen, Nick Cave has rewritten the language of rock 'n' roll. Darker with the Dawn uncovers the...

THE WISDEN BOOK OF THE YEAR 'A forensic tour de force' VIC MARKS 'Engrossing ... Illuminating detective work into the astonishing statistics of English cricket's most enduring record' ANDY ZALTZMAN...

The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace...

'An icon of New York's downtown music scene is brought vividly to life in this tapestry of archive and oral history' Guardian The music of Arthur Russell defies classification. Across...

SMART THINKING FOR THE PLANET Glaciers are melting, sea levels are rising and weather is becoming more extreme. Most of us know the solution: cut our carbon emissions. There's only...

Of all the qualities that distinguish a truly outstanding restaurant or food experience, perhaps truth, love and care are the most important: a passion for creating food that is so...

The Scavengers invited me to join their secret club. Turning them down was a bad idea... It's election week and I'm trying to help Zoe become president...while fending off the...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE MARITIME FOUNDATION AWARD FOR BEST BOOK Documenting one of the most comprehensive surveys of a shipwreck ever conducted, Simon Mills' new book takes you inside the SS...

A brilliantly page-turning thriller with an unusual psychological twist, which fans of One of Us is Lying , Ace of Spades and A Good Girl's Guide to Murder will love....

In his first book, Tony Hsieh - the widely-admired CEO of on-line shoe retailer, Zappos, explains how he created a unique culture and commitment to service that aims to improve...

'It does what fantasy does best which is show us something beyond our experience... this shows us something a bsolutely new' Susanna Clarke 'A breathless time-travelling classic. Savage, humane, comic,...

"Morgan Rice has come up with what promises to be another brilliant series, immersing us in a fantasy of valor, honor, courage, magic and faith in your destiny. Morgan has...

WELCOME BACK TO THE DALTON UNIVERSITY SETTING OF BAL KHABRA'S SMASH HIT COLLIDE ! He's a wild card. She's a seasoned pro. Together, they might just be the perfect match...

This is the ugliest chapter in global economic affairs since slavery - and secretive offshore tax havens are at the heart of the trouble. WITH NEW AND UPDATED MATERIAL Billionaire...

Formed as shambolic art-punk four-piece Seymour whilst attending London's Goldsmiths University, the rechristened Blur released their debut album Leisure in 1991, marking them as promising indie upstarts in thrall to...