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A.B.C. OF BACKYARD POULTRY MANAGEMENT (abc). (Signed) Cox, A.W. A.W. cox, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1987?, 56 pages, illustrated. Author signed on title page. Good copy. Keywords: poultry fowl fowls chickens livestock farms farming Cat nr 17767 - $A22

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 - $A25

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 - $A17

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 - $A12

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 - $A37

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 - $A25

ANTIQUE BUYER'S HANDBOOK FOR AUSTRALIA, The. Cook, Peter. Reed Books, quarto hardcover, Revised Edition, 1988, 300 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Packed with clear photos in B&W and colour, together with a mass of reference material. Clear plastic taped down over dust-jacket which has some tears. Body of book good. ISBN 0730101797. Keywords: antiques collectible collectables Cat nr 18081 - $A25

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 - $A19

ARE YOU SMARTER THAN YOU THINK? Over 150 Tests to Help you Discover and Exploit Your Natural Intelligence. Gordon, Claire. Penguin Viking, large square paperback (stiff pictorial card (approx. A4), 2003, 192 pages, illustrated. Minor defects; very good copy. ISBN 0670041300. Keywords: intelligence tests competitions quizzes Cat nr 17446 - $A25

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 - $A17

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 - $A17

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 - $A22

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 - $A15

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 - $A15

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 - $A17

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 - $A27

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 - $A22

AUSTRALIAN TERMITES AND OTHER COMMON TIMBER PESTS (2nd Edition). Hadlington, Phillip. University of NSW Press, small quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2nd Edition, 1996, 126 pages, illustrated. Well illustrated with numerous sketches and photos. Minor wear, good solid copy. ISBN 0868403997. Keywords: termites ants pests timber wood Cat nr 18131 - $A25

BASIC ASTRO NAVIGATION. Dixon, Conrad. Adlard Coles, hardcover (pictorial boards), 1975 reprint, 119 pages, illustrated. Stained and grubby, etc but all there. ISBN 0229985793. Keywords: navigation sailing yachting Cat nr 18110 - $A15

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 - $A15

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 - $A21

BICYCLE REPAIR MANUAL (RICHARDS'). Everything You Need to Know to Keep Your Bicycle in Peak Condition. Ballantine, Richard, and Grant, Richard. RD Press, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1994, 96 pages, illustrated. Well illustrated with colour sketches and photos. Front cover and first three or four pages creased (bad storage), otherwise good solid copy. Keywords: bicycles bikes cycles Cat nr 18083 - $A17

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 - $A19

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 - $A22

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 - $A27

BUILDING THE TIMBER FRAME HOUSE. The Revival of a Forgotten Craft. Benson, Tedd. New York, Charles Scribner's Sons, quarto hardcover, 1980, 211 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) A narrative of construction work illustrated by a large number of sketch diagrams, with detailed dimensions, etc (but in Imperial measures), together with many B&W photos. Good solid clean copy but lacks dust-jacket. ISBN 0684164469. Keywords: wood timber houses homes building construction carpentry plans Cat nr 17763 - $A37

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 - $A25

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 - $A17

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 - $A22

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 - $A22

CLEAR SKIN PRESCRIPTION (The). Four Weeks to a Flawless Complexion! Perricone, Nicholas. HarperResource, small quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2004, 258 pages, illustrated. The Perricone Program to Eliminate Problem Skin. Previously published as 'The Acne Prescription'. Minor marks, very good clean solid copy. ISBN 0060934360. Keywords: skin health body Cat nr 18144 - $A22

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 - $A13

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 - $A19

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 - $A17

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 - $A19

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 - $A27

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 - $A13

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 - $A27

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 - $A19

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 - $A22

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 - $A25

DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION HANDBOOK FOR ENERGY-SAVING HOUSES. Wade, Alex. Rodale Press (USA) giant hardcover (approx. A4), pictorial boards, 1980, 380 pages, illustrated, plus section plans at end. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Some wear to boards but otherwise good and solid. ISBN 0878572759. Keywords: houses homes energy building construction environment Cat nr 17279 - $A37

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 - $A21

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 - $A13

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 - $A15

DREDGING FOR GOLD IN AUSTRALIA. Peel, George. Gemcraft Publications, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1983 reprint, 64 pages, illustrated. The author is a hands-on gold prospector with a heap of experience. With much useful information, accompanied by sketches and photos of equipment, etc. Scarce book now! Very good copy. ISBN 909223106. Keywords: gold mining prospecting dredging metals metal detecting treasure minerals fossicking Cat nr 17053 - $A42

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 - $A17

ELEMENTS OF FORESTRY. Moon, Franklin, and Brown, Nelson Courtlandt. New York, John Wiley & Sons, octavo hardcover, 1945 reprint of 3rd Edition (1937), 397 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Ex-library with usual cancelled stamps and some general wear. Worst feature: Water stain to front cover and spine area. Otherwise the book is solid and fair. No dust-jacket. Keywords: trees forests forestry vegetation husbandry farms farming agriculture timber wood Cat nr 17911 - $A37

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF COFFEE AND ESPRESSO. From beans to brew. Krups North America Inc. Krups North America Inc, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1995, 160 pages, illustrated. A complete reference manual, with details of how to enjoy classic and contemporary recipes for filter drip coffee, espresso, cappuccino, lattes, mochas and more. With technical data and photos of Krups machines. Very good copy. ISBN 0964322226. Keywords: coffee brew brewing espresso machines filters drip Cat nr 17526 - $A25

ENVIRONMENT BOOK, The. Pelletier, Rob. New Idea (Australia), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1991, 144 pages, illustrated. Printed on recycled paper. Book has some general wear and a small repaired tear back cover but is otherwise fair. ISBN 0908429592. Keywords: ecology environment wellbeing Cat nr 17896 - $A12

FACET CUTTERS HANDBOOK. Soukup, Edward J. Gembooks, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1962, 64 pages, illustrated. Detailed instructions with numerous line drawings. Fairly good. ISBN 0910652066. Keywords: jewels jewellery stones jewelry gems gemstones craft crafts handcrafts hobbies Cat nr 17843 - $A22

FACETER HANDBOOK. Raytech/Shaw. Raytech Industries, paperback (stiff pictorial card), spiral binding, no date, 32 pages, illustrated. Operating instructions for Raytech/Shaw Faceter. Well worn but intact. Keywords: jewels jewellery stones jewelry gems gemstones craft crafts handcrafts hobbies Cat nr 17845 - $A17

FLYING TRAINING FOR THE PRIVATE PILOT. Campbell, R.D. BSP Professional Books (Uk), paperback (stiff pictorial covers), 1987, 354 pages, illustrated. 'Instrument Flying, Radio Navigation, and Instrument Approach Procedure.' Very good copy. ISBN 063201878X. Keywords: aircraft pilots flight flying planes airplanes aeroplanes Cat nr 8875 - $A27

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 - $A22

GOURMET SOAPS MADE EASY. Coss, Melinda. New Holland, A4 hardcover, pictorial boards, 2001, 80 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) An attractive, well-printed book with full colour illustrations and detailed instructions. Book itself very good, dust-jacket has minor tears. ISBN 1859746268. Keywords: soaps crafts hobbies Cat nr 17842 - $A32

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 - $A13

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 - $A42

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 - $A22

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 - $A25

HANDY FARM AND HOME DEVICES. And How to Make Them.Bartlett, J.V. (compiler). Cornstalk, quarto paperback, 1983 reprint, 303 pages, plus adverts. Hundreds of Time. Labour and Money-Saving Hints for Farm, Station and Home. An old favourite, reprinted many times. Extensive detailed information, illustrated with line drawings. This copy is well used with some edge staining a bit of childish scribble inside each end but is intact and fair inside. ISBN 0207141975. Keywords: farm farming farms handicrafts hobbies mechanics Cat nr 17818 - $A42

HANNA McABBOT'S GREEN GUIDE. McAbbot, Hanna. Gary Allen, paperback stiff pictorial card), Updated Edition, 1994, 124 pages, illustrated. 'Environmentally friendly ways to clean and protect your home.' Some light general wear but fair. ISBN 1875169423. Keywords: ecology environment wellbeing health Cat nr 17897 - $A22

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 - $A52

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 - $A21

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 - $A22

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 - $A17

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 - $A17

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 - $A22

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 - $A17

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 - $A25

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 - $A19

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 - $A22

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 - $A19

KITE MAKING AND FLYING. Ridgway, Harold. New York, Gramercy Publishing, octavo hardcover, 1962, 155 pages, illustrated. Slight edge wear but otherwise good. No dust-jacket. Keywords: kites flight toys hobbies recreations Cat nr 8977 - $A19

KITES. The GENTLE Art of High Flying. Tyrrell, Susan. Dolphin Books, small quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1978, 168 pages, illustrated. 'How to make over 20 glorious kites.' The author runs a kite business in the USA. All the drawings were done by her. The book is, unfortunately, grubby outside and on edges but is intact and fine for reading - and building kites! Keywords: kites flight hobbies recreations Cat nr 17122 - $A25

LOW COST COUNTRY HOME BUILDING. Various contributors. Dept of Environment and Planning (NSW Australia), A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1982, 119 pages, illustrated. This is a poor copy, with loose pages (due to poor binding) and general grubbiness but it is all there. Priced according to condition. ISBN 724045562. Keywords: farms country homes houses building architecture construction do-it-yourself Cat nr 17419 - $A15

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 - $A22

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 - $A32

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. Includes a useful Glossary of technical terms. Slight corner wear, good. ISBN 0859246027. Keywords: magazines publishing publishers business journals journalism publications periodicals Cat nr 17404 - $A27

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 - $A17

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 - $A15

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 - $A25

MARINE DISTANCE AND SPEED TABLE. Sweetman, Edward W. Mobile (Alabama), Waterman Steamship Corporation, octavo hardcover (leatherette), 1970 reprint (with corrections), 716 pages. Note, distances given in nautical miles. Near-fine copy of this unusual reference book. Excellent black leatherette and gilt lettering. No dust jacket (probably issued without one). Keywords: marine distances speeds ships nautical travel Cat nr 17093 - $A52

MARINE STUDIES. A Course for Senior Students. Moffatt, Bob. Wet Paper Marine Education (Australia), small quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1st Edition, 1992, 608 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) A huge collection of material, fully illustrated with charts, drawings, maps and photos. Some light edge wear, otherwise good solid copy. ISBN 1862830355. Keywords: marine sea ocean ships boats mechanics engineering sailing Cat nr 17076 - $A37

MARTHA GARDENER'S BOOK (New Enlarged Edition). Gardener, Martha. A4 hardcover, pictorial boards, reprint of New Enlarged Edition, 1984, 195 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) An extremely popular old book in new updated form. The author is known for her radio broadcasts - having been on air in Australia for over 30 years. A goldmine of useful information on everyday problems - stains, smells, cooking, washing and gardening, etc. Nicely illustrated. Very good condition. ISBN 9627120014. Keywords: stains smells household hints washing gardens gardening Cat nr 17969 - $A19

METAL DETECTING IN AUSTRALIA. Webster, Col. Gemcraft Publications (Aust), paperback (pictorial card), 1980 reprint, 96 pages, illustrated. Illustrated with numerous photos and sketches. Good copy. ISBN 0909233025. Keywords: metal metals detectors detecting mining business exploration treasure Cat nr 17052 - $A17

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 - $A27

MODERN WOODWORKING. Tools, Materials and Processes. Wagner, Willis H. Goodheart-Willcox Co (USA), A4 hardcover, pictorial boards, 1980, 432 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Effectively a complete course in the art. Packed with drawings and B&W photos. Small greeting inside front, otherwise very good clean copy. Heavy! Weighs over 1.5 kg. ISBN 0870063014. Keywords: wood timber woodwork craft crafts handicrafts handcrafts hobbies carpentry Cat nr 3372 - $A27

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 - $A22

NATURAL FRAGRANCES. Outdoor Scents for Indoor Use. Duff, Gail. Doubleday, small quarto hardcover, 1989, 153 pages, illustrated. Attractively illustrated with colour plates. The book has a bit of damp affectation, chiefly affecting the bottom of the cloth on the cover. Otherwise it is fairly good with a good dust-jacket. ISBN 0868243434. Keywords: scents perfume fragrances Cat nr 17289 - $A22

NATURE'S WEATHER WATCH. A guide to forecasting weather by observing animal and plant life. John, Glenda. Glenda John, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1998, 74 pages, illustrated. An interesting - and certainly unusual - approach to weather. Has small area of corner damage but nothing serious, otherwise good. ISBN 0646351672. Keywords: weather prediction forecasts forecasting animals plants nature Cat nr 17923 - $A27

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 - $A15

NETTING YOUR ANCESTORS. Genealogical Research on the Internet. Howells, Cyndi. Genealogical Publishing Company, A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1997, 182 pages. Published in the USA but has quite a bit of material of interest to people all over the world as the Internet itself is international in scope, and it provides a wonderful resource for researchers. Keywords: families history genealogy ancestors Cat nr 17447 - $A22

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 - $A22

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 - $A22

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 - $A17

PAINTING KNOW-HOW (DIY Painting Skills). Lawrence, Mike. Hermes House, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2003, 64 pages, illustrated. A practical guidebook set out in easily assimilated form and fully illustrated in colour & with line drawings. Originally issued under the title: 'Do-It-Yourself Painting Skills'. ISBN 1843099187. Keywords: paint painting finishing decor decoration Cat nr 17340 - $A17

PANEL BEATING AND BODY REPAIRING. Wait, Donald. Sydney, Horwitz/Ure Smith, octavo hardcover, 1955, 213 pages, illustrated, advertisements. Note, this is the original edition so would be dated in some respects. Cloth damaged at back, otherwise the book is fair. Priced according to condition and age. Keywords: cars vehicles repairs mechanics panels bodies Cat nr 18085 - $A17

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 - $A19

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 - $A22

POTPOURRI AND PERFUMERY FROM AUSTRALIAN GARDENS. Greig, Denise. Kangaroo Press, octavo hardcover, pictorial boards, 1988 reprint, 80 pages, illustrated. Another useful book from this publisher, illustrated with sketches by Jane Stapleford. Very good - near-new copy. ISBN 0864170815. Keywords: perfume perfumery plants scents fragrances recipes Cat nr 17960 - $A17

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 - $A42

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 - $A17

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 - $A22

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 - $A15

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 - $A22

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 - $A22

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 - $A22

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 - $A32

SEA SAFETY for Small Craft. Dalton, Teki (editor). Transport & Communications (Australia), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1988, 184 pages, illustrated. Bottom of spine repaired, book is otherwise fairly good. ISBN 0644065990. Keywords: boats ships safety practical Cat nr 17522 - $A19

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 - $A22

SHARP FACSIMILE Model UX-120 Operation Manual. Anon. Sharp Corporation, quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 101 pages, illustrated. Instruction book. Some wear but fairly good. Keywords: facsimile instructions Cat nr 17269 - $A17

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 - $A12

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 - $A21

SILK SCREEN PROCESS. A Volume of Technical Reference. Middleton, H.K. London, Blandford, octavo hardcover, 1949, 136 pages, illustrated. Bit worn and ancient-looking but the green cloth and spine lettering are fair. Dust-jacket poor. Keywords: silk screen printing Cat nr 17629 - $A19

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 - $A27

SOLAR ENERGY UTILIZATION. Michels, Tim. Van Nostrand Reinhold, oblong hardcover, approx. A4, 1979, 253 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) This book is packed with a wealth of practical information, accompanied by a large number of line drawings, charts, etc. The book has a couple of corner bumps but is otherwise good with excellent red cloth. Dust-jacket bit worn and loose but still useful. Keywords: solar houses housing buildings power sun alternatives fuel Cat nr 8947 - $A32

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 - $A27

SPOTLESS. Room-by-Room Solutions to Domestic Disasters. Lush, Shannon, and Fleming, Jennifer. ANC Books (Australia), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2006 reprint, 228 pages, illustrated. Book of the popular ABC radio segment. Very good copy. ISBN 073331712X.Keywords: stains spots household hints damage cleaning Cat nr 17947 - $A19

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 - $A27

STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO TRACING YOUR ANCESTORS. Field, D.M. London, Treasure Press, quarto hardcover, pictorial boards, 1997 reprint, 64 pages. A simple step-by-step approach to tracing the family tree. Very good copy. ISBN 1850511950. Keywords: families history genealogy ancestors Cat nr 17445 - $A19

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 - $A67

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 - $A32

SUN-McEWANS HOME HANDBOOK (The). Over 2,000 Ideas For You and Your Home. Sulyok, Tom (editor). Melbourne, Herald & Weekly Times, A4 hardcover, no date, 229 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply to orders from outside Australia: you will be emailed with details.) A veritable goldmine of practical help around the home. There is a stain on one edge but the cloth and spine lettering are excellent. The dust-jacket is worn and frayed. ISBN 0909917302. Keywords: practical advice mechanics home handyman Cat nr 8797 - $A27

SUNBEAM CROCK-POT (crockpot) RECIPE & INSTRUCTION BOOK. Sunbeam. Sunbeam, 22 pages, illustrated. Bit bent and a little worn but otherwise o.k. Keywords: cooking food cookware appliances instructions Cat nr 17714 - $A13

SUNBEAM FRYPAN RECIPES & INSTRUCTIONS. Sunbeam. Sunbeam, 32 pages, illustrated. Bit bent and grubby on back cover but otherwise o.k. Keywords: cooking food cookware appliances instructions Cat nr 17713 - $A15

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 - $A14

THE AUSTRALIAN AMATEUR LAPIDARY. An introduction to gem-cutting. Buchester, K.J. Horwitz paperback (stiff card), 1967, 211 pages, illustrated. A great reference book with a wealth of information, illustrated with B&W and full-colour photos. A bit grubby on edges, otherwise fairly good. Keywords: lapidary gems gemstones minerals cutting jewels jewellery jewelry Cat nr 8927 - $A17

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 - $A27

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 - $A12

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 - $A17

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 - $A17

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 - $A19

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 - $A41

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 - $A17

WATER, WIT and WISDOM. The Search for Solutions to the Water Crisis. Austin, Colin. WaterRight (Austral), small quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2004, 306 pages, illustrated. Reconciling the needs and demands of various sections of the community. Except for name inside front cover this is a near-new looking copy. ISBN 064643814X. Keywords: water irrigation consumption population australia outback bush gardens farms farming gardening Cat nr 17323 - $A37

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 - $A15

WILDFLOWERS OF THE NOOSE-COOLOOLA AREA. Harrold, Arthur. Noosa Parks Association (Australia), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1994, 221 pages, illustrated. A well developed reference work with many B&W line drawings and a section of colour plates describing the vegetation found in the Queensland region. Over 450 plants described. The author holds hon. life membership of the Australian Conservation Foundation. Slight tendency cover to curl, otherwise very good copy. ISBN 0646107232. Keywords: flowers wildflowers bush australia queensland vegetation Cat nr 17602 - $A37

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 - $A32

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 - $A17

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 - $A17

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