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A PROSPECTOR'S GUIDE TO GEMSTONES IN AUSTRALIA. Perry, N. & R. Currawong Press (Australia), small quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1988 reprint, 112 pages, illustrated. Excellent coverage with numerous maps and B&W photos, etc. Light wear, good copy. ISBN 0730102661. Keywords: australia gems gemstones prospecting mining minerals Cat nr 8604 - $A26
A Step-by-Step Guide to Tracing Your Family History. Alderson, Marijke. Viking O'Neil Australia, A4 Paperback (card), 1988, 128p, illsts. An Australian book which helps in the process of knowing where to look, etc. Numerous charts, pedigree form, etc. A stack of useful information and reference material. Very good copy. Keywords: family history genealogy Cat nr 2345 - $A24
A WOMAN' SELF-DEFENSE (defence) MANUAL. Pickering, Michael G.V. World Publications (USA), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1979, 138 pages, illustrated. Warning: Ex-library, with plastic over covers very messy title page and general wear but all there. Illustrated with an excellent selection B&W photos. ISBN 0890371660. Keywords: self defence defence protection Cat nr 8379 - $A16
ADVANCED YO-YO TRICKS.Weber, Bruce, and Oliver, Dale. Scholastic paperback, 84 pages, illustrated. Illustrated with numerous line drawings. Good copy. ISBN 0439129338. Keywords: games yo-yo Cat nr 2856 - $A11
ALTERING YOUR HOME. A Book of Renovator's Options. de Vulder, Stella. Simon and Schuster Australia, quarto paperback, 1991, 180 pages, illustrated. With contributions by Gareth Cole and Rodney Hayes. The books has many plans and sketches providing a wealth of information and ideas for the home renovator. Minor wear. Good. ISBN 0731802187. Keywords: homes buildings houses construction reconstruction renovation alterations architecture Cat nr 4272 - $A36
ANATOMY OF BAD DEBTS, The. Riley, John G. Law Book Co (Aust) paperback (card), 1987, 99p. Slight corner wear, otherwise good copy. ISBN 0455207267. Keywords: money debts finance accounts business trade law legal Cat nr 2245 - $A24
ANTIQUES AN ILLUSTRATED A TO Z. Hughes, Therle. Lon, MacGibbon and Kee, octavo hardcover, 1971, 175p, illsts. Heaps of basic information for the collector and dealer. Ex-library copy with cancelled stamps. Worn, but solid. No dust-jacket. Keywords: antiques collectibles collectables old wares Cat nr 11516 - $A18
AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND ROSE ANNUAL 1953, The. National Rose Society. Stiff boards, octavo, 176p, illsts. Covers grubby, book good within. Keywords: plants gardens gardening roses cultivation colour Cat nr 13157 - $A16
AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND ROSE ANNUAL 1954, The. National Rose Society. Stiff boards, octavo, 184p, illsts. Covers grubby, book good within. Keywords: plants gardens gardening roses cultivation colour Cat nr 13158 - $A16
Australian and New Zealand SOLAR HOME BOOK, The. A Practical Guide. Szokolay, S.V., and Sales, R.W. Melbourne, ANZ Book Co, A4 Paperback, 1979, 130 pages, illustrated. Signs of wear, somewhat grubby and corners little damaged, but fair enough - intact. Keywords: solar power homes houses housing electricity generation alternative alternatives Cat nr 7019 - $A21
AUSTRALIAN BUSHCRAFT (Revised Edition).Plate, M.W. Small hardcover, pictorial boards, Periwinkle Books, Revised Edition, 1976, 111 pages, illustrated. A popular book with a heap of practical information, drawings, B&W and colour photos, etc. Minor wear, good solid copy. ISBN 0701805714. Keywords: bush country outback australia crafts bushcrafts Cat nr 6307 - $A14
AUSTRALIAN GAMBLER'S GUIDE, The. Caine, Matcham. Reed Books paperback with fold-over plastic-coated dust-jacket, 1991, 159p, illsts. Some staining to one corner (looks like coffee!), otherwise good. ISBN0730103668. Keywords: gambling wagering gambles Cat nr 2605 - $A14
AUSTRALIAN GEMHUNTER'S GUIDE, The. An authoritative handbook for all collectors. Buchester, K.J. Walkabout Pocketbooks paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1973, 213 pages, illustrated. Well illustrated handbook, with many B&W and colour photos and maps. A wealth of advice and information, locations, and more. A goldmine in a small book! Minor wear, good solid copy. ISBN 0725400501. Keywords: gems mining minerals fossicking stones Cat nr 6141 - $A21
AUSTRALIAN GEMSTONES IN COLOUR. Perry, Nance and Ron. Reed Books, square, approx. octavo hardcover, pictorial boards, 2nd Ed, 1984, 112p, illsts. Useful reference, with a large selection coloured photographs printed on art paper. Details of characteristics, places found, etc. A little rubbed, writing inside front, but fairly good. No dust-jacket. ISBN 0730100464. Keywords: gemstones minerals mining australia jewels fossicking Cat nr 1463 - $A21
AUSTRALIAN GREEN HOUSE KEEPER (housekeeper), The. Young, Leonie, and Taylor, Melissa. Child & Associates (Australia) hardcover, pictorial boards, 1990, 93 pages. Printed on recycled paper. 'Personal A-to-Z action guide for a better Australian environment.' Very good. ISBN 0867774223. Keywords: environment green ecology information Cat nr 6262 - $A16
AUSTRALIAN HOME BUILDER, The. A fully illustrated guide to the key elements of building and renovating. Ryan, Bob. Horwitz Grahame (Australia) small quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1985, 141 pages, illustrated. Useful practical advice from one of Australia's best-known commentators on such practical matters. With numerous line drawings. Minor wear, tiny bit damage back cover, but fairly good. ISBN 0725518863. Keywords: homes houses building buildings construction renovation repairs do-it-yourself Cat nr 7652 - $A26
AUSTRALIAN SEA SHELLS. A guide to collecting Australian sea shells. Stone, Douglas M, and Bawden, Sharman N. Golden Press, octavo hardcover, 1975, 112 pages, illsts. A nice reference book with colour illustrations throughout, together with descriptive notes. Minor wear, fairly good with fairly good dust-jacket. ISBN 0855583320. Keywords: australia shells seashore seas oceans nature reference Cat nr 4743 - $A21
BE BEAUTIFUL THE COUNTRY WAY. Haddon, Cella. London, Davis-Poynter, octavo hardcover, 1979, 63p, illsts. Minor defects, good copy. No dust-jacket. ISBN 0706702344. Keywords: beauty country perfumes ointments chemistry formulae Cat nr 3236 - $A14
BEE KEEPING. Clark, Kenneth K. Penguin Handbook, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1951, 222 pages, illustrated. How bees live, how to look after them, honey and wax production, bee diseases. Browned paper, but otherwise o.k. Keywords: bees bee-keeping beekeeping apiarists honey Cat nr 6678 - $A20
BINDI. Create Over 30 Body-Jewel Designs. Margetts, Beth. Carlton Paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1999, 63p, illsts. Well-printed full colour photos throughout. Very good copy. Keywords: jewels jewellery body decoration decor Cat nr 7239 - $A18
BOOK OF HOME RESTORATION, The. Traditional skills and techniques to restore and improve your home. McGowan and DuBern. Ebury Press, large hardcover (approx. A4), 1985, 224p, illsts. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply; you will be emailed with details.) Extensive coverage for the home improvement aficionado. Packed with illustrations. Some grubbiness to boards, otherwise solid. No dust-jacket. Keywords: building repair repairs restoration carpentry brickwork walls floors windows doors Cat nr 2409 - $A21
BUILDING SMALL BOATS, SURF CRAFT AND CANOES In FIBREGLASS. Toghill, Jeff, and Fleet, John. Reed Books (Australia, oblong paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1981, 103 pages, illustrated. Materials, equipment, plugs and moulds, troubleshooting, repairs, etc. With many diagrams and B&W photos. Light wear, small area damage front, but fairly good. ISBN 0589502786. Keywords: boats boating building construction canoes Cat nr 6527 - $A26
BUYING A HOME IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND. Chesters, Graeme. Survival Books (Aust) paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2006, 378 pages, illustrated. Comprehensive guidebook. Light wear, front cover tending to curl, but otherwise good. ISBN 1901130886. Keywords: homes houses property real estate realty buying dealing Cat nr 7760 - $A24
BUYING A HOUSE? A Guide to Finding Faults. Fry, Eric C. David and Charles (UK), octavo hardcover, 1983, 64p, illsts. A useful practical guide. Ex-library, with cancelled stamps, plastic over dust-jacket, etc. Quite solid though. Keywords: buildings houses homes housing buying construction real estate realty property Cat nr 1917 - $A16
CARAVAN HANDBOOK, The. Bradford, Tony. Cambridge, Patrick Stephens, quarto hardcover, 1983 reprint, 160p, illsts. Has a few sport sna dedge amrks, etc, but is fairly good with good dust-jacket. ISBN 0850595908. Keywords: caravans vehicles motoring transport recreations homes mobile Cat nr 2077 - $A21
CIVVY STREET. Take the easy road to Civvy Street success! Hinz, Judy, with Cmdr. Brian Clarke, RAN, Retd. PMA Books (Aust) paperback, 2000, 138p. 'Learn the secrets of successful transition to civilian life . . . from others who have paved the way.' Very good copy. ISBN 0646399926. Keywords: careers jobs employment Cat nr 2855 - $A21
COLLECTING AUSTRALIAN GEMSTONES. James, Bill. Sydney, K.G. Murray Publishing, large octavo hardcover, no date, 192p, illsts. Packed with bw and colour illustrations. Book cloth somewhat degraded and dust-jacket a little frayed. Fair copy. Keywords: australia gems gemstones prospecting minerals Cat nr 11307 - $A12
COLLECTOR'S GUIDE TO AMERICAN WICKER FURNITURE. Saunders, Richard. NY, Hearst Books, quarto hardcover, 1983, 150p, illsts. Has many bw photos in text and a section of colour plates. The white boards are a little stained and marked but the book is fairly good. No dust-jacket. ISBN 0878513078. Keywords: furniture wickerwork cane collectibles collectables america american usa Cat nr 1158 - $A18
COLLINS GOOD WOOD HANDBOOK. Jackson, Albert T., and Day, David. HarperCollins hardcover (tall style), pictorial boards, 1996 reprint, 128 pages, illustrated. A smart compilation of information for the woodworker, with full colour illustrations of the various types of wood and descriptive notes for each, together with an introductory section describing the growth of trees and how this affects timbers. Near-new condition with an excellent dust-jacket. ISBN 0004125606. Keywords: wood timber trees carpentry crafts hobbies construction Cat nr 8473 - $A21
COMMON HOUSEHOLD PESTS. A Homeowner's Guide to Detection and Control. Hadlington, Phillip, and Marsden, Christine. Quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), Uni NSW Press, 1999, 80 pages, illustrated. Well illustrated with colour photos printed on art paper. Very good copy. ISBN 0868406252. Keywords: pests infestation insects termites Cat nr 5094 - $A16
COMPLETE BOOK OF ETIQUETTE, The. Bolton, Mary and John. Foulsham paperback, no date, 128p, illsts. Minor wear, good copy. ISBN 0572000081. Keywords: manners customs etiquette Cat nr 2520 - $A18
COMPLETE DECORATIVE PAINTER, The. Over 100 creative designs and schemes for decorating your home. Spargo, Gillie, and Japp, David. Bramley Books, square paperback (stiff pictorial card), (approx. A4-plus), 1997, 188 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) A terrific book for the home builder, or decorator. Packed with stimulating ideas, with full colour photos. Bit of wear at corners and edges but not great. Generally good solid copy. ISBN 1858336732. Keywords: decor decoration paint painting art architecture houses homes buildings rooms furnishings furniture Cat nr 6870 - $A26
COMPLETE WEDDING SPEECH GUIDE (The). Byrne, Andrew. New Holland paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2004, 93 pages. Bit bent due to poor storage but otherwise fairly good. ISBN 1741101115. Keywords: wedding marriage ceremonies speeches Cat nr 8562 - $A12
CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION OF BUILDINGS: Preservation of Masonry Walls. Lucas, Clive. Australian Council of National Trusts, A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1982, 32 pages, illustrated. Illustrated with numerous B&W photos. Details use of various materials, mortars, pointing, finishes, paints, damp proof courses, and more. Bit creased and marked but otherwise fairly good. ISBN 0908198000. Keywords: building buildings construction restoration repairs preservation architecture walls masonry Cat nr 8572 - $A26
CONSTRUCTING WALLS, PATHS AND OUTBUILDINGS. Professional Advice for Tackling Small-Scale Building Projects. Limon, Alec C. Thorsons Paperback, 1st Ed, 1979, 96p, illsts. Some damage to front cover and paper somewhat browned. Otherwise fairly good. Keywords: building walls paths pathways concrete concreting paving bricks brickwork foundations Cat nr 13646 - $A18
CRAFT OF WRITING TV COMEDY, The. Schwarz, Lew. Alison and Busby Paperback, 1988, 111p. Small corner bump, otherwise very good. ISBN 0850319625. Keywords: writing authors composition writers Cat nr 2143 - $A21
CREATIVE BOOK OF FLOWER FRAGRANCE (The). Over 60 ideas for making scented oils, cosmetics and lotions. Sheen, Joanna. Salamander Books, vertical hardcover, printed boards, 1992, 96p, illsts. A couple of corner bumps, otherwise good solid copy. Keywords: flowers scents perfumes fragrances oils cosmetics Cat nr 11194 - $A24
DIRT CHEAP. The Mud Brick Book. Archer, John and Gerry. Compendium/Second Back Row Press, quarto paperback, 1985 reprint, 91p, illsts. General discussion, with photos and some details but not a detailed construction book. Lot of useful advice though. Bit worn but fairly good. ISBN 0909325200. Keywords: building construction homes houses mud bricks do-it-yourself Cat nr 2685 - $A21
DOCTORS' BOOK OF HOME REMEDIES, The. Thousands of Tips & Techniques Anyone Can Use to Heal Everyday Health Problems. Prevention Magazine Editors. Melbourne, Bookman Press, octavo hardcover, printed boards, 1993 reprint, 676 pages. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) A goldmine of useful advice and information! Derived from 537 doctors with 2,346 remedies listed. Slight edge grubbinss from handling but generally good and solid. ISBN 1863810137. Keywords: health medicine medical healing treatment therapy Cat nr 6671 - $A20
DON'T DIE IN THE BUSH. Klinge, Hart and Burgess. New Holland paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2001, 132 pages, illsts. Note: This book is intended for New Zealand so has some sections listing NZ campsites and data, etc. But 80 percent has vital and useful practical information on topics such as health, safety, cooking, and so on. ISBN 1877246603. Very good condition. Keywords: camps camping hiking bush survival recreation backpacking Cat nr 3027 - $A12
DON'T PANIC. How to cope in an emergency. O'Donnell, Vincent. McCulloch Publishing (Aust) paperback (stiff card), 1989, 144 pages. Practical advice for a wide range of emergencies. Fairly good. ISBN 0949646423. Keywords: emergencies disasters trouble Cat nr 4565 - $A14
EARLY FLYING MACHINES 1799-1909. Gibbs-Smith, Charles. Lon, BCA, quarto hardcover, 1976, no pagination, circa 96p, illsts, pictorial endpapers. Green cloth excellent as is spine lettering. Dust-jacket has only minor wear and is good. Small name in front. Keywords: arplanes aeroplanes planes aircraft flight mechanics engineering Cat nr 2347 - $A16
FAST FIXES AND SIMPLE SOLUTIONS. Surprising Uses for Ordinary Household Items. Editors of FC & A. F.C. & A. paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2002, 386 pages. An incredible collection of useful information on a wide range of problems. Fully indexed. Light edge and corner wear, fairly good. ISBN 1890957623. Keywords: practical advice household hints home Cat nr 6988 - $A21
FINISHING BASICS. Allen, Sam. Sterling (USA), quarto paperback, 1992, 128 pages, illsts. A most useful reference book packed with illustrations. Some pages and corner of front cover creased, but otherwise good copy. ISBN 0806972289. Keywords: woodwork finishes finishing paints surfaces Cat nr 2443 - $A14
FOOD COMBINING FOR HEALTH. A New Look at the Hay System. Grant, Doris, and Joice, Jean. Thorson paperback, 1991 reprint, 272p. Some corner damage but otherwise o.k. ISBN 0722525060. Keywords: food health medicine medical healing treatment diet Cat nr 16108 - $A12
GARDEN BRICKWORK. How to Build Walls, Paths, Patios and Barbecues. Lawrence, Mike (editor). London, New Holland Publishers, A4 hardcover, pictorial boards, 1988, 90 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Full instructions, with line drawings, colour photos, etc. Book itself very good but dust-jacket has a tear. ISBN 1853680060. Keywords: bricks brickwork building construction Cat nr 4923 - $A21
GREEN CLEANER (The). How to Clean Nearly Everything. Lord, Barbara. Conservation Foundation, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1989, 82 pages. Light wear, fairly good. ISBN 1863440062. Keywords: cleaner environment ecology Cat nr 8595 - $A12
GUIDE TO PEWTER MARKS OF THE WORLD. Stara, Dagmar. Promotional Reprint (UK), compact octavo hardcover, pictorial boards, 1992, 260 pages, illustrated. Some external marks and edge wear but fairly good. ISBN 1856480992. Keywords: collectibles collectables pewter reference marks Cat nr 8310 - $A41
HAIRCUTTING FOR EVERYONE. Leighton, Harold. BCA square hardcover, approx. quarto, 1983, 96p, illsts. A useful practical guide packed with bw photos. Excellent navy boards and gilt lettering. Dust-jacket trifle worn but good. Keywords: hair cutting style cut Cat nr 2351 - $A21
HAIRDRESSING SCIENCE. Theory and Application. Cole, M.M. Sydney, TAFE, octavo hardcover, pictorial boards, 1984 reprint (minor revisions), 217p, illsts. Except for name in front and a couple of minor text marks, is good solid copy. No dust-jacket (probably issued without one). Keywords: hair care hairdressing beauty beauticians cutters cutting Cat nr 1914 - $A24
HIGH-ACCESS HOME. Design and Decoration for Barrier-Free Living. Riley, Charles A. (2nd). Rozzoli International (USA), A4 hardcover, 1999, 130 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Design features to cope with: Adults living with ageing parents, adults with children, pregnant women, visibility impaired, mobility impaired, hearing impaired, wheelchair users, and more. Has full-colour photos throughout. Very good copy with excellent cloth and spine lettering. The dust-jacket is fairly good but has a little edge wear and a short repaired tear. ISBN 0847822133. Keywords: homes houses architecture building construction design Cat nr 6044 - $A51
HOME PLUMBING MANUAL. A Practical Guide for Plumbing Jobs and Emergencies. Thomas, David (editor). Orbis, large hardcover (A4 size), pictorial boards, 1980, 143 pages, illustrated.(Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Ideal for the do-it-yourself plumber with many clear coloured diagrams and colour photos. Minor damp effect one corner but no damage. Book otherwise good. ISBN 085613256X. Keywords: do-it-yourself houses plumbing Cat nr 7755 - $A20
HOME ROOFING REPAIRS. Brumbaugh, James E. Audel/Howard Sams, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1975, 80 pages, illustrated. Illustrated fully with numerous line drawings. Some wear, small area damage on front, but fairly good. A most useful practical guide for the do-it-yourself handyperson. Keywords: repairs roof roofing houses building Cat nr 6493 - $A21
HOMEOWNERS' ANSWER BOOK, The. Ryan, Bob. Horwitz Graham Australia, paperback (stiff card), 2nd Ed, 1983, 172p, illsts. Questions most frequently asked by homeowners and do-it-yourselfers. Keywords: homes houses building construction Cat nr 11963 - $A16
HOUSE. Kidder, Tracy. Mariner Books paperback (stiff card), 1999, 344 pages, illustrated. The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of 'The Soul of the New Machine' here tells the story of the building of a house - told with clarity, intelligence and grace. An elegant book about a seemingly mundane process. Minor edge wear, good solid copy. ISBN 0965005307. Keywords: house home building architecture design construction philosophy Cat nr 3667 - $A16
HOUSEHOLD HINTS AND TIPS. A Homemakers' Help Book. McAbbot, Hanna. Allan Cornwell, quarto paperback (stiff card), 1994, 177 pages, plus index. Has a very extensive index so the user can find the information eneded. Minor creases and general wear but fairly good and quite solid. ISBN 1875702199. Keywords: advice hints tips houses household Cat nr 5774 - $A21
HOW TO FINANCE AND BUILD YOUR OWN HOME. Ryan, Bob. Horwitz Graham Australia, paperback (stiff card), 2nd Ed, 1983, 172p, illsts. A little damage to cover, otherwise fairly good. ISBN 0725510315. Keywords: building building houses residences construction money finance Cat nr 1061 - $A16
HOW TO MAKE AND SELL ORIGINAL CROSSWORDS AND OTHER PUZZLES. Sunners, William. NY, Greenwich House, quarto hardcover, 1984, 256p, illsts. Very good with fairly good dust-jacket. ISBN 051745744X. Keywords: crosswords puzzles games Cat nr 2086 - $A24
ILLUSTRATED BOOK OF MAGIC TRICKS, The. Dexter, Will. Lon, Abbey Library, quarto hardcover, 1957, 143p, illsts. Nice clear instructions for various tricks, with line drawings. Has some childish scribble on front endpaper and a few marks but is otherwise fairly good. No dust-jacket. Keywords: magic tricks conjuring magicians stage theatre entertainment hobbies recreations Cat nr 1280 - $A18
INNER CLEANSING. How to free yourself from joint-muscle-artery circulation sludge. Wade, Carlson. Parker Publishing, large octavo hardcover, printed boards, Revised & expanded Ed, 1992, 249 pages. Classic book on the topic. Over 200,000 sold. Revised and expanded ed. Couple of creased pages, otherwise very good copy. ISBN 0134745868. Keywords: health medicine medical healing treatment therapy circulation cleansing Cat nr 8288 - $A21
JOHN SCHLUTER'S EVERYTHING HANDY. Schluter, John. John Schluter (Australia), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1993, 127 pages. Channel Nine's famous back to Basics tips. All manner of useful information for everyone. Handy index at end. Light wear, good. ISBN 0646164317. Keywords: handy hints advice information reference Cat nr 8753 - $A18
LYLE IDENTIFICATION & PRICE GUIDE - DOLLS & TOYS. Curtis, Tony (compiler). Lyle, octavo hardcover, 1988, pictorial boards, 255 pages, illustrated. Antique Dolls and Toys and their values. With B&W photos of over 2000 items. Apart from slight damage to front cover the book is in good condition. Keywords: antiques reference dolls toys collectibles collectables Cat nr 4774 - $A21
MAGAZINE MANUAL, The. Heazlewood, Anne. Collins Dove paperback (stiff card), 1989, 208 pages, illustrated. A hugely useful and comprehensive guidebook for anyone wishing to launch a magazine or other periodical publication. Starting up, financing, making it pay, selling space, editing, design, and much more. Small name in front, minor wear. Includes a useful Glossary o technical terms. ISBN 0859246027. Keywords: magazines publishing publishers business journals journalism publications periodicals Cat nr 4770 - $A31
MAKE YOUR HOME A PEST FREE ZONE. Lynch, Alison. Tafe Educational Books, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1991, 115 pages, illustrated. A very practical and useful book of advice, with excellent illuystrations and details covering such pests as spiders, rats, mice, bed bugs, ants, wasps, and many more. The author teaches this subject at TAFE college. Small corner damage to front page & top of spine, otherwise good. ISBN 0908237685. Keywords: pests pest insects spiders ants creepies crawlies eradication control Cat nr 7585 - $A16
MAKE YOUR HOME SAFE AND SECURE. Anon. J. B. Fairfax Press (Aust), A4 Paperback (card), 1990, 80p, illsts. Has some corner damage and general wear but is o.k. within. Packed with colour photos, etc, and a stack of useful information to safeguard your kids, pets, valuables. Keywords: homes houses families security children Cat nr 3806 - $A14
MAP AND PHOTO READING. A Graded Course. Birch, T.W. Lon, Edward Arnold, quarto hardcover, 1956, 64p, illsts. Ex-library with cancelled stamps but fairly good. No dust-jacket. Keywords: maps photos photographs geography Cat nr 1747 - $A24
METAL DETECTOR. Operator's Field Guide. Rule, John. Gemcraft (Aust) paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1988, 78 pages, illustrated. The author aims to supply the criticial information for operating metal detectors. He believes too often this information is lacking when such equipment is purchased. Good copy. ISBN 0909223564. Keywords: metal metals detectors detecting mining business exploration treasure Cat nr 7886 - $A26
Milady's STANDARD TEXTBOOK of PROFESSIONAL BARBER-STYLING. Milady's. Milady Publishing Corp (USA), large hardcover, Revised Ed, 1977, 532 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) An old copy, plastic over dust-jacket and well worn but intact. Priced according to age and condition. Keywords: hair hairdressing haircutting styling beauty Cat nr 8423 - $A26
NATURAL BEAUTY. Practical Guide to Wildflower Cosmetics. Genders, Roy. A4 hardcover, 1992, 208 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) At attractive and informative book with a stack of B&W and colour illustrations. Very good. No dust-jacket. ISBN 1856480828. Keywords: nature beauty cosmetics natural skin preparations Cat nr 3645 - $A21
NEIGHBOURS IN DISPUTE. How to avoid turning your property into a battlefield. Robotham, Michael. John Fairfax Makreting, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1985, 234 pages. Useful practical and legal advice. Light wear, name in front, otherwise fairly good. ISBN 0909558. Keywords: society neighbours homes disputes law Cat nr 7710 - $A14
NEW PRACTICAL HOME REPAIR FOR WOMEN, The. Cassiday, Bruce. Berkly Paperback, 1972, 234p, illsts. A stack of practical advice, illustrated. Some wear but fairly good. Keywords: homes houses buildings repairs construction carpentry Cat nr 2083 - $A21
ON INTERVIEWING. Olle, Andrew, with Robert Pullan. ABC Australia paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1992, 140 pages. Includes interviews conducted by the late ABC personality with Brett Whitely, Bob Hawke, Ben Elton, Tony OReilly, Les Murray and Anita Roddick. Tiny name inside front cover, otherwise very good. ISBN 0733300561. Keywords: interviews interviewing people broadcasts tv television communication communications information Cat nr 6332 - $A21
OWNER BUILDER COURSE. Study Guide. Building Services Authority (Qld). Building Services Authority (Queensland, Australia), foolscap paperback (stiff pictorial card), spiral binding, no date, 141 pages. Very good condition. Keywords: building services construction training courses Cat nr 8317 - $A16
POLICY FOR GEOMETRIC DESIGN OF RURAL ROADS. Anon. Nat. Assn. of Aust. State Road Authorities, octavo hardcover, 1976, 92p, illsts. A few small marks but fairly good copy. Keywords: roads transport travel engineering Cat nr 1242 - $A18
POSTAL SERVICE GUIDE TO U.S. (us) STAMPS, The. U.S. Postal Service. Washington, Paperback, 2nd Edition, 1996, 466p, illsts. Packed with a vast amount of useful technical information and full-colour illustrations, together with pricings, new and used, as at that date. Slight wear, good copy. Keywords: stamps postage postal philatelic philately hobbies investments business economics Cat nr 11655 - $A21
PRACTICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA OF PAINT RECIPES, PAINT EFFECTS & SPECIAL FINISHES, The. Cohen, Sacha. Lorenz Books, large hardcover, pictorial board, 1999, 256 pages, illustrated in colour. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Very good copy with slightly wrinkled and worn dust-jacket. Keywords: paint decor decoration decorating colour effects interior interiors Cat nr 6298 - $A41
PREPARE-OUR-OWN LEGAL WILL PACK (The). Legally Approved Australia Wide. Nation WiseNation Wise Products, paperback (stiff card), 28 pages plus Will. As new, unused. Keywords: wills testaments documents Cat nr 3705 - $A16
PSYCHOLOGY OF FLIGHT TRAINING, The. Telfer, Ross, and Biggs, John. Faculty of Education, University of Newcastle, paperback (stiff card), 1985, 185 pages, illustrated. Bit grubby and marked on covers but otherwise fairly good. ISBN 0958997101. Keywords: airplanes aeroplanes pilots flightaircraft Cat nr 5483 - $A21
PUTTING ON YOUR FACE. The Ultimate Guide to Cosmetics. Wesley-Hosford, Zia. Bantam paperback, 1985, 73p. 'Complete brand-name buying guide' plus Facial Care, Advice for Every Skin Type, Repairing, and more. Good copy. Keywords: cosmetics skin care health makeup chemicals repair Cat nr 3428 - $A14
REMODELING (remodelling) WITH TILE. STEP-BY-STEP TECHNIQUES. Sunset Books. Lane Publishing (USA), A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1985 reprint, 80 pages, illustrated. Easy to follow book with numerous illustrations. Light wear, fairly good. ISBN 0376016744. Keywords: building repairs construction walls tile tiling floors Cat nr 8531 - $A14
REPAIR & RENOVATE WALLS AND CEILINGS. Cassell and Parham. Murdoch Books, A4 paperback (pictorial card) with clear plastic overlay, 2001, 142p, illsts. Fully illustrated with a stack of mainly colour sketches and photos. A goldmine of helpful advice and information. Good condition. ISBN 1740450779. Keywords: building do-it-yourself renovations repairs building construction carpentry windows doors Cat nr 2461 - $A21
REPAIR & RENOVATE WALLS, CEILINGS, WINDOWS and DOORS. Cassell and Parham. Murdoch Books, A4 paperback (pictorial card) with clear plastic overlay, 2001, 142p, illsts. Fully illustrated with a stack of mainly colour sketches and photos. A goldmine of helpful advice and information. Good condition. ISBN 1740450767. Keywords: building do-it-yourself renovations repairs building construction carpentry windows doors Cat nr 2460 - $A21
SAFE AND SECURE. A Guide to Household and Car Security. Upton, Richard. Choice Books (Australia) paperback (stiff card), 1997, 167 pages, illustrated. Near-new copy. Great advice from a well-established consumer group. ISBN 0947277358. Keywords: security household homes cars vehicles Cat nr 5475 - $A21
SAS HANDBOOK OF TRACKING & NAVIGATION, The. Wilson, Neil. Silverdale Books (UK) quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2002, 182 pages, illustrated. Well illustrated, includes information on map reading, gps positioning, compass use, marking trails, signalling for help, tracking animals and people, reading the stars and sun, etc. Light wear, good solid copy. ISBN 1856056589. Keywords: travel hiking tourism sports walking recreations navigation direction finding compasses gps Cat nr 5738 - $A31
SELLEY'S HANDYMAN GUIDE. Selley's. Ure Smith, A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1977, 63 pages, illustrated. An old faithful reference guide with information on topics such as roofs, windows, wallpapering, painting, cars, caravans, boats, soldering, gutters, doors, windows, and much more. Illustrated with numerous B&W photos. Some wear, but fairly good. ISBN 0725404019. Keywords: handy hints repairs do-it-yourself Cat nr 7166 - $A21
SHELLS OF THE AUSTRALIAN SEA-SHORE. McMichael, D.F. Jacaranda Pocket Guides, small paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1965 reprint, 127 pages, illustrated. Covers a bit creased but otherwise the book is fairly good. Keywords: shells seas oceans beaches nature seashore Cat nr 5987 - $A11
SHORT CUTS TO DESIGNER STYLE SOFT FURNISHINGS. Avison, Jo. London, Ward Lock, quarto hardcover, 1997, 128 pages, illustrated. Well illustrated with many line drawings and with full-colour plates. Minor wear, good with fairly good dust-jacket. ISBN 0706375157. Keywords: furnishings design decor homes Cat nr 7589 - $A20
SMARTER PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT. Ways to maximise returns by transforming your property. Cerexhe, Peter. Allen and Unwin, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2004, 221 pages. How to add value to one's investment. Outlines all the options open to the smart property investor. Very good copy. ISBN 1741140609. Keywords: property repairs maintenance improvement real estate Cat nr 5819 - $A26
SOLAR PROJECTS. Working Solar Devices to Cut Out and Assemble. Garrison, A. Joseph. Philadelphia (PA), Running Press, A4 Paperback, 1981, 63 page text, plus extensive section fold-out project plans. (Heavy book, postage additional to standard rate may apply; you will be emailed with details.) Interesting book with 9 projects in the form of fold-out cut-out sections. Projects: Sun Angle Viewer, Equatorial Sundial, Bowstring Equatorial Sundial, Cross Sundial, Model Solar House, Solar Oven, Solar Food Dehydrator, Parabolic Solar Furnace, and 'Sunflower' Portable Reflector. The book is worn externally but appears to be intact internally with all project pieces there. One for the keen hobbyist and environmentalist. ISBN 089471130X. Keywords: solar power projects electricity generation alternative alternatives hobbies models experiments science Cat nr 7020 - $A26
START TO WIN. Twinane, Eric. London, Adlard Coles Ltd, small quarto hardcover, 1973, 231 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Sailing to win. Fully illustrated. Bumped on corners but cloth excellent as is spine lettering. Book edges bit grubby, name in front. Dust-jacket tatty, fair only. ISBN 0229115160. Keywords: boating sailing racing winning Cat nr 6546 - $A26
STRUCTURE OF WOOD, The (Revised 2nd Edition). Jane, F.W. Revised by K. Wilson & D.J.B. White. London, Adam & Charles Black, octavo hardcover, Revised 2nd Edition, 1970, 478 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply to foreign buyers: you will be emailed with details.) Extensively illustrated with B&W photos. Small name in front, minor defects, otherwise good solid copy with clean spine lettering. Dust-jacket bit frayed. Keywords: wood timber structure trees reference Cat nr 8419 - $A66
STUDENT PILOT'S MANUAL, The (Revised Edition). Thom, Trevor (compiler). Aviation Theory Centre (Australia), A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1996, no pagination - about 200 pages (pagination uses that funny sectional system of some technical books), illustrated with many charts, line drawings and photos. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) 'Good clear knowledge minimizes flight training hours.' Minor wear, good solid copy. ISBN 1875537236. Keywords: pilots fliers flying flight airplanes aeroplanes Cat nr 5100 - $A31
SUPER STAIN REMOVER BOOK, The. Cassimatis, Jack. Ure Smith paperback (card), 1992 reprint, 80 pages. A useful reference book with many types of stain covered, well indexed at back. Very good. ISBN 0725408197. Keywords: stains household hints cleaning Cat nr 5956 - $A13
TILING. Mylius, Dieter. Murdoch Books, Mini Workbook Series, paperback (pictorial cxard), 1998, 64p, illsts. Attractive detailed book with numerous line drawings and colour photos. Very good. ISBN 0864117248. Keywords: building construction tiles tiling Cat nr 2450 - $A26
TOENAIL DECORATION BOOK. Anon. Compact paperback (stiff pictorial card), 128 pages, illustrated in colour. Beautiful book (10.5 x 14 cm) with quality printing on heavy art paper - hundreds of full colour illustrations with ideas for decorating your toenails. Keywords: toes toenails paint painting decor decoration feet footwear cosmetics beauty Cat nr 5174 - $A11
TRACING YOUR FAMILY TREE. For Australians and New Zealanders. Puttock, A.G. Melbourne, Lothian, Paperback (card), 1983 reprint, 114p. Useful compact book with lots of helpful advice. Well worn, name in front. Fair only but solid. Keywords: australia new zealand families genealogy settlers Cat nr 8030 - $A16
TRADITIONAL WEDDINGS. Greig, Denise. Angus & Robertson, octavo hardcover, 1991, illsts. Attractive guidebook. Well illustrated. very good with fairly good dust-jacket. ISBN 0207166552. Keywords: weddings marriage ceremonies Cat nr 5375 - $A16
ULTIMATE BOOK OF DECORATING HINTS & TIPS (The). More than 2,000 practical solutions to help you improve your home. Cassell, Julian, and Parham, Peter. Covent Garden Books, quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), with foldover flaps, 1999, 144 pages, illustrated. Notable feature of this book; Terrific illustrations - many line drawings and colour photos. The cover is especially tough to withstand wear while being used and referred to. Minor defects, very good. ISBN 1871854423. Keywords: decor decorating homes do-it-yourself painting finishing Cat nr 7497 - $A18
URBAN PEST CONTROL IN AUSTRALIA (Revised 3rd Edition). Gerozisis, John, and Hadlington, Phillip. University of NSW Press, A4 hardcover, pictorial boards, 3rd Revised Edition, 1995, 294 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Has a line of scoring on back cover, which looks like from original binding. Otherwise very good solid copy. A goldmine of reference material. ISBN 0868403342. Keywords: pests insects damage houses homes buildings treatment Cat nr 8258 - $A40
USBORNE ILLUSTRATED HANDBOOK OF INVENTION & DISCOVERY, The. Reid, Struan & Sue Mims. Usborne (UK) paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1986, 128 pages, illustrated. This publisher has produced many fascinating books. This is another one, recording in graphic form a- with a wealth of coloured illustrations - the progress of mankind in inventions and discoveries. Minor corner wear, greeting inside front, but fairly good. ISBN 0860209563. Keywords: inventions discoveries science mechanics history technology Cat nr 5201 - $A16
WEDDING SPEECHES AND TOASTS. Lansbury, Angela. Ward Lock Family Matters paperback (stiff card), 1998 reprint, 96 pages. Some practical advice and outlines. Good clean copy. ISBN 0706372182. Keywords: weddings marriage speeches toasts Cat nr 5423 - $A14
WORLD OF HAIR COLOUR (color). The Art and Technique of Modern Hair Colouring. Calvin, Daniel. Macmillan oversize Paperback (card), 1978 reprint, 70p, illsts. Many illustrations, some in colour. Signs of use but fairly good. Scarce! Keywords: hair color colour toning Cat nr 1031 - $A31
WORST-CASE SCENARIO SURVIVAL HANDBOOK, The. Piven, Joshua, and Borgenicht, David. Chronicle Books paperback (stiff card), 1999, 176 pages, illustrated. Fascinating collection of suggestions and advice but will the book be on hand when you need to wrestle a crocodile or escape from killer bees? Minor wear, very good copy. ISBN 0811825558. Keywords: danger advice crises injury survival Cat nr 5771 - $A16
YOU CAN ANALYZE HANDWRITING. A Practical Tool for Self-Knowledge and Personal Power. Holder, Robert. Wilshire Book Co, Paperback, 1976, 206p., illsts. With many actual illustrations. Some wear & a little damage at bottom of spine. As well, tending to come a bit loose in binding. ISBN 087980176X. Keywords: writing handwriting personality psychology self help improvement development Cat nr 2246 - $A16
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