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Revised edition with over 60 colour illustrations: The first study of Margaret Preston's life in Berowra, north of Sydney, from 1932 to 1942, fully illustrated with her woodcuts, paintings and monotypes showing that area of the Hawkesbury River. Written...

His latest book is really the romance of the Edie Creek and Bulolo diggings, situated inland from Salamau; and with the discovery of the field are associated the names of diggers as "Shark Eye Bill" (William Park), Matt Crowe, Jim Preston, Arthur...

"In Crocodile Land" is principally the story of travels by lugger through northern waters and into slimy creeks where the huge crocodiles abound. The author took part in many hunting expeditions and enlightens us on the various methods adopted for...

These simple sketches of Territory life centre around the young Aboriginal girl Bett-Bett (Dolly Bonson) and her dog Sue; as she appears from the Never- Never, stays awhile, learns a little, laughs a lot, wonders much, and finally returns to the bush...

The only book on the Kelly Gang written during their lifetime, and one of the rarest books- with no copies in private hands. Hall was close to several informants and had exceptional first-hand accounts of Stringybark Creek and other Kelly encounters...

In 1936, the celebrated American author Zane Grey arrived in the sleepy New South Wales town of Bermagui, with the express reason of angling for the world’s largest fish – Marlin, sharks and Swordfish. Here is his little classic of the chase, augmented...

Nemarluk, one of the most feared Aboriginal renegades in the north of Australia, had vowed to rid his land of all intruders. This is the story of the last few years of his life, and his battles with the Northern Territory Police and their tracker Bul-Bul.

Set in England &Australia in the 1800s. Australian historical fiction of early colonial days. Ned Lockley is the second of four sons of the Duke and Duchess of Gracemere. As his mothers favourite, his childhood years were blissful, but he needs to grow...

A memoir from one of Australia's most prominent lifestyle influencers, Babette Hays edited Belle and wrote several books on Australian food and house style. This book touches on her life from Damascus to Europe to Australia in the 1960s, and offers some...

The Sentimental Bloke tells the story of Bill, a member of a larrikin push (or gang) in Melbourne's Little Lonsdale red-light district, who encounters Doreen, a young woman "of some social aspiration", in a local market. Narrated by Bill, the poems...

Jean-Paul Delamotte enabled many well known Australian film-makers and writers have a place in France - through his translations of films like Picnic at Hanging Rock, and Frank Moorhouse's Edith Trilogy. He went to University with Jacques Chirac and Jack...

The direction of Tony Cardens short life was determined by two pandemics: Child Sexual Abuse and HIV/AIDS. Unlike the compassion extended to victims of the recent COVID 19 pandemic, vilification was the burden borne by those who contracted AIDS and...

The ultimate success of any organisation comes down to its ability to consistently hire the best talent and to retain that talent. Richard Triggs, one of Australia's top executive search specialists, has provided in this book a step-by-step, proven...

Are you seeking more meaningful work? Have you been unfulfilled in a variety of jobs, organisations or careers and wondered why? Are you looking for ways to make your current job more meaningful? Or are you looking for work but are unclear how to get it...

If you can teach a child how to add and subtract, there is no reason they can’t also be taught to practice simple activities that result in better quality of life and wellbeing. Being Down and Getting Up is a book designed to inspire children to look...

Upfield followed The Sands of Windee with this historical romance: The Crown Princess of Rolandia is visiting Australia - and two brilliant Americans, Earle Lawrence and Van Horton - abduct her on the transcontinental train on the Nullabor Plain. They...

These simple sketches of Territory life centre around the young Aboriginal girl Bett-Bett (Dolly Bonson) and her dog Sue; as she appears from the Never- Never, stays awhile, learns a little, laughs a lot, wonders much, and finally returns to the bush...

An Inspector Bonaparte Mystery # 19 featuring Bony, the first Aboriginal detective. Sinister stones… On a lonely dirt road in Western Australia a police jeep is found. In it is Constable Stenhouse – shot dead. His Aboriginal tracker has disappeared...

The Answerth family’s mansion seems to deserve its nickname of Venom House – perhaps because of its forbidding setting, an island in the centre of a man-made lake, its treacherous waters studded by the skeletons of long-dead trees. Perhaps it’s because...

Landscape Photography 2nd edition provides expert tips for capturing stunning landscape, seascape, and cloudscape photos. Elevate your photography with practical, easy to follow advice: * Learn how to use the right cameras, lenses and accessories for...

Bird Photography helps you decide which kinds of birds to photograph, where you’re most likely to find them, and the type of equipment that will give you the best results. This handy guide shows you how to: * Select the right camera and lens for...

Capture better landscape images with this handy guide. This book covers all aspects of landscape photography, including expert advice on: - How to select the right gear for landscape photography; - Shooting and composition technique; - Preparation - how...

Restoration of some damaged photos can be quite simple and achievable with a couple of clicks and slider adjustments, while other images can be much harder to fix and involve a lot of detailed work. Photo Restoration starts by showing you the best ways...

Today, more than two million Australians are over 70 years of age; by the year 2050 seniors are likely to make up almost 30 percent of the population. The implications of this are not just political; they are very personal. At some stage in life, most of...

‘No hands, no feet, that’s me. I lived my dream. You can too.’ – Deb Gray. A Simple Twist of Fate is the story of the Gippsland fisherman’s daughter born in 1957 with no arms and only tiny legs, who—thanks to the love, courage and support of her family,...

It’s 1975, and in the western suburbs of Melbourne, 20-year-old Joshua ‘Clover’ Shamrock is a goal-kicking sensation for the Bulldogs footy club. The game of Aussie rules has always come naturally to him. Then, his career comes to an early and tragic end...

“It’s the trophy I haven’t won before… this is the one trophy a lot of our group haven’t ticked off.” – Pat Cummins on the eve of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar series in Australia Coming into the 2024-25 summer of cricket, Australia stood as Australia...

What if someone had dropped a hammer on the little ceramic creation and smashed The Ashes urn at Lord’s in the late 1960s? Could it have happened? It was certainly talked about. This wonderful and rich contest that began in 1877 is bigger and better...

Why do the rich keep getting richer – and what are they doing differently? This international bestseller reveals the daily habits that separate the wealthy from the rest. Drawing on years of research and real-world experience, Rich Habits Poor Habits...

Hermann Goering, one of the most senior members of the Third Reich, was one of those responsible for murdering millions. His brother Albert risked his own life to rescue hundreds of Jews from the nazi death machine. Ernst Udet won the Blue Max for his...

Treating Fever Without Fear is written by health experts Molly Knight and Robyn Barraclough. It is an essential guild to help parents understand the purpose of fever, the stages of fever, and how to manage each stage without feeling fearful. Filled with...

The long-standing Number Crunch newspaper column in The Age and Sydney Morning Herald is a weekly bite of diverse, but always fascinating, stats and facts. This compendium is the second in a series of books that bring together the very best of the facts,...

Punk protagonist, legendary drinker, Irish musical icon. The complete and extraordinary journey of the Pogues’ notorious frontman from outcast to national treasure has never been told – until now. This revised and updated paperback edition includes...

A major new biography of Joe Meek, the legendary maverick engineer, songwriter, artist manager and record producer. Meek pioneered independent production, established one of the earliest independent labels - the first to aim its output entirely at...

Life, Death and Everything in Between presents key photographs by Don McCullin. The book aims to be neither a retrospective nor definitive publication, but to present a selection of images valued by McCullin with the benefits of both hindsight and...

That 'll Be The Day - The Birth of Rock & Roll takes you on a musical journey through the first decade of this extraordinary genre that has influenced popular music to the present day. The book features the stories of the biggest rock & roll artists such...

The family of Francis Light faces an uncertain future. As Penang heads inexorably towards colonial rule, Martinha struggles to claim her rightful inheritance, encountering corruption, prejudice and heartbreak in equal measure. Scattered across the world,...

If you're in education, then you know that while there are many positives to the profession, it is also facing many challenges. From planning, to assessments, to internal and external invigilation, our work/life balance is being tipped in the wrong...

He is one of the few English players with a first-class average of 40 or more not to have won a Test cap. But for a ruptured Achilles, he was told he would have been called up against West Indies in 1995. After retiring as a player aged 36, he forged a...

An attacking and often thrilling batter who amassed more than 17,000 runs and18 centuries in professional cricket, he will forever be remembered as a cricketing trailblazer but this new book is about much more than his most famous achievement. As Butcher...

A fresh edition of one of the classics of English cricket history, written by one of the game’s most talented and distinctive writers. With a mixture of detail and delight, shrewd assessment and personal appreciation, Alan Gibson tells the fascinating...

Blood on the Tracks tells the thrilling and brutal story of the 1974/75 Ashes series. As the 1975 edition of the Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack put it, “Never in the ninety-eight years of Test cricket have batsmen been so grievously bruised and battered by...

After suffering countless defeats at the hands of Stingray and the World Aquanaut Security Patrol, the evil undersea warlord Titan launches his most audacious campaign against the surface world to date. Rallying the WASP's greatest enemies to his cause...

In 1983, science fiction puppet master Gerry Anderson made a triumphant return to television screens with Terrahawks. The cult classic space fantasy series, filmed in Supermarcromation, tells the exploits of the heroic Terrahawks and their efforts in...

Forty years since the series began, the Terrahawks are back in two exciting new adventures penned by Chris Thompson and Andrew Clements, with art by Connor Flanagan. A mysterious force ravages bases and shipping across the Arctic Circle and the...

A Photographic Guide to the Wildlife of Seychelles covers the inner and outer islands of the Seychelles archipelago, and includes photographs of over 220 species of flora and fauna, including birds, mammals, butterflies and other insects, reptiles,...

A Naturalist’s Guide to the Butterflies of the Philippines is an introductory photographic guide to 289 butterfly species commonly seen in the Philippines, and is perfect for resident and visitor alike. High quality photographs from the Philippines’ top...

This book provides you with practical, easy-to-implement classroom ideas and strategies for teaching and leading MFL in a primary school and will support you to prepare for MFL Ofsted 'deep dives'. There are a huge amount of practical ideas provided,...