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A CORK ON THE WAVES - A Survivor's Story. Robinson, Halina. Park Street Press, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2006, 331 pages, illustrated. Another story of the evils perpetrated by the Nazi war machine on the people of Poland, especially on the Jews. The author now lives in Australia. This copy has a messily-blotted out name on title page and has some damp affectation of the early pages, although no text is affected. Priced to reflect condition. ISBN 1876624582. Keywords: biography autobiography women war warfare poland nazis nazism jews persecution Cat nr 18662 - $A17
A PARANORMAL FILE - An Australian Investigator's Casebook. Pinkney, John. Five Mile Press, large paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2000, 223 pages, illustrated. Pinkney also wrote 'Alien Honeycomb'. This book reveals information from the investigator's amazing collection of files. A fascinating collection of provocative material that makes even doubters like me think again! Scarce and sought after. Minor marks, very good copy. ISBN 1865033613. Keywords: new age esoteric metaphysics mysteries occult paranormal Cat nr 18677 - $A82
ADAM FILM WORLD magazine - Volume 5, Number 8 (1975). Adam. Knight Publishing Corp, A4 magazine format, 94 pages, illustrated. A popular collection of frank material about adult movies, both mainstream and others, published regularly at that time. Many illustrations, mostly B&W but a handful in colour. Features include 'How to be a Porn Star' - 'Horny Harry Reems Tells All' - 'Sex Therapist to the Stars'. Some wear but fairly good and intact. Keywords: erotica adult films movies cinema Cat nr 18653 - $A27
AFTER CANCER. A Guide to Your New Life. Harpham, Wendy Schessel. Doubleday (Australia), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1996, 363 pages. Remainder line on bottom, otherwise very good clean copy. ISBN 0868246409. Keywords: health cancer treatment convalescence Cat nr 18648 - $A17
ART OF TEACHING SCIENCE, The. Venville, Grady, and Vailie Dawson. Allen & Unwin (Australia), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2004, 212 pages, illustrated. One corner bit bent (bumped) and minor defects, but generally otherwise good solid copy. No obvious underlinings, highlighting, etc. ISBN 1741142172. Keywords: science instruction teaching learning students teachers Cat nr 18667 - $A30
AUSTRALIAN HOUSE BUILDING THE EASY HEBEL WAY. Step by Step Guide to Building With AAC Blocks and Panels. Staines, Allan. Pinedale Press, A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2nd Edition, 1993, 110 pages, illustrated. Well illustrated with a wealth of sketches and B&W photos, plans, etc. Near-new copy in excellent condition. ISBN 1875217061. Keywords: building construction do-it-yourself homes houses structures Cat nr 18675 - $A47
AUSTRALIAN ROOF BUILDING MANUAL (The). With Tables and Bevels. Hiddle, Lloyd, and Allan Staines. Pinedale Press (Australia), A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1988, 78 pages, illustrated. An easy step-by-step guide to building a roof. Clear sketches and charts, etc. Metric measures. Bit of creasing to covers but otherwise good solid copy. ISBN 0959302492. Keywords: roof construction building roofs rooves Cat nr 18683 - $A47
BAAL BELBORA: The End of Dancing. The massacre of a peaceful people. Blomfield, Geoffrey. Alternative Publishing Co-op (Australia), 1988 reprint of Revised Paperback edition of 1986, 151 pages, illustrated. Centres on one area of conflict between the invading white race and he native populaion of Australia - the People of the Three Rivers - the Hastings, the Manning and the Macleay in NSW. has an excellent selection illustrations drawn from historic sources. Light edge wear, good solid copy. ISBN 909188904. Keywords: australia history aborigines crime invasion massacres Cat nr 18646 - $A67
BEHIND BROULEE - History of Eurobodalla Shire - Central South Coast of New South Wales. Bayley, William A. Eurobodalla Shire Council (Australia), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1973, 142 pages, illustrated. A very detailed history (in smallish print!) with numerous interesting illustrations. Front cover and early pages a little 'wavy' but otherwise the book is fairly good. Keywords: australia nsw towns history people culture settlers aborigines local Cat nr 18681 - $A22
BELLY DANCING - THE BASICS (Nefertiti Presents). Jeffries, Sherry. Mud Puddle Books (USA), paperback (stiff pictorial card), spiral binding, 2002, 80 pages, illustrated. Illustrated with many B&W photos of the barefoot dancer (obviously a lady of taste; bare feet are surely the only way such dancing should be done but some dancers spoil the effect by wearing shoes). The book is said to be based on the techniques developed by the author's mother, known as Nefertiti, a renowned professional dance instructor. Very good copy. ISBN 9781603110242. Keywords: belly dance dancing oriental egyptian Cat nr 18631 - $A25
BETTER BLOOD PRESSURE. A New Program to Relieve Hypertension. Edwards, Rob. Sally Milner Publishing (Australia), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1991, 151 pages. With Foreword by Robyn Williams. Minor wear, fairly good condition. ISBN 1863510303.Keywords: health blood pressure circulation heart hypertension Cat nr 18669 - $A13
BOAT OWNER'S MAINTENANCE MANUAL (The). Timber - Fibreglass - Aluminium - Steel. Toghill, Jeff. Reed Books (Australia), small quarto hardcover, 1976 reprint, 308 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply, especially for foreign orders: you will be emailed with details.) Comprehensive manual written by an expert. Fully illustrated with a wealth of line drawings and B&W photos. Some edge wear and edges of boards a bit chipped, small writing in front, but otherwise fairly good. ISBN 0589070576. Keywords: boats repairs maintenance fibreglass aluminium metal timber wood steel Cat nr 18651 - $A22
BRIDLES - PLAITED AND PLAIN. Edwards, Ron. Rams Skull Press (Australia), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 5th edition, 1993, 32 pages, illustrated. Illustrated with clear drawings. Very good copy. ISBN 090990152X. Keywords: horses ponies saddles leather gear repairs Cat nr 18644 - $A22
BUILDING YOUR OWN HOME. A Comprehensive Guide for Australian Owner Builders. Wilkie, George, and Arden, Stuart. Weldon Publishing (Australia) A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1990, no pagination - about 200 pages, illustrated. With a load of useful advice, information, plans, etc. Near-new copy in excellent condition (maybe the previous purchase gave up?). ISBN 1863020551. Keywords: building construction do-it-yourself homes houses structures Cat nr 18674 - $A37
COMMUNICATING IN GEOGRAPHY AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES. Hay, Iain. Oxford University Press (Australia), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1997 reprint of 1st edition, 184 pages. Very good copy. ISBN 0195539427. Keywords: environment ecology science geography society Cat nr 18633 - $A17
COOKBOOK FOR PEOPLE WHO LOVE ANIMALS (The). Totally Vegetarian Recipes. Klaper, Michael A. Gentle World, small quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 7th Edition, 1992, 192 pages. Front cover little creased and minor marks, but generally good solid clean copy. ISBN 0929274180. Keywords: food recipes vegetables vegetarian cooking eats eating health Cat nr 18638 - $A17
COSMIC MESSENGER, THE. Radcliffe, Graham. Boolarong Publications (Australia), octavo hardcover (pictorial boards), 1992, 172 pages, illustrated. A beautiful book, packed with colour photos, etc, and containing a message from the author's own experiences. WARNING: Cover boards a bit stained, and there is some small writing inside front, otherwise the book is good but lacks a dust-jacket. ISBN 0864391404. Keywords: esoteric metaphysics biography autobiography Cat nr 18645 - $A27
COUNTERLINING STOCK SADDLES. Edwards, Ron. Rams Skull Press (Australia), paperback (stiff pictorial card), spiral-bound, 3rd edition, 1985, 20 pages, illustrated. Illustrated with clear drawings. Minor wear to front cover, otherwise good copy. ISBN 0909901385. Keywords: horses ponies saddles leather gear repairs Cat nr 18643 - $A22
DOG TRAINING MADE EASY. Tucker, Michael. Rigby (Australia), small quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1987 reprint, 160 pages, illustrated. Packed with B&W photos. Only lightest of wear, good solid clean copy. ISBN 0727018914. Keywords: dogs puppies animals pets training Cat nr 18673 - $A22
EARTH IN CHAOS. James, Peter. Boolarong Publications (Australia), large-format paperback, 1993, 162 pages, illustrated. 'A tour de force in investigative writing. Ancient solar eclipses, latitude fixes and sundials, megaliths, marks on Peruvian desert, Egyptian pyramids, all tell a story of instability in the heavens . . . the Flood, Armageddon and much else explained as actual events in prehistory brought about by natural forces. very good, near-new copy. ISBN 0864391668. Keywords: science earth cosmology universe history mysteries prehistory Cat nr 18640 - $A25
EVEOLUTION. The Eight Truths of Marketing to Women (Eve-olution). Popcorn, Faith. HarperCollinsBusiness, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2000, 272 pages. The author is described as 'a leading consumer trends forecaster' who says women and men are as different in their shopping habits as they are biologically. Black remainder line on bottom, minor marks to covers, otherwise good solid copy. ISBN 0007113838. Keywords: business selling merchandising marketing advertising women females Cat nr 18678 - $A27
FITNESS LEADER'S EXERCISE BIBLE, The. Egger, Champion and Hurst. Kangaroo Press (Aust), quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1989 reprint, 112 pages, illsts. Over 600 aerobics, weight training and stretching exercising for instructors, coaches, teachers and anyone interested in physical fitness. Illustrated with many B&W photos. Companion to 'Fitness Leader's Handbook'. Minor defects, etc, but fairly good solid copy. ISBN 0864171110. Keywords: exercise exercises gymnastics health movement weight training Cat nr 4753 - $A19
FITNESS LEADER'S EXERCISE BIBLE, The. Egger, Champion and Hurst. Kangaroo Press (Aust), quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1988 reprint, 112 pages, illustrated. Over 600 aerobics, weight training and stretching exercising for instructors, coaches, teachers and anyone interested in physical fitness. Illustrated with many B&W photos. Companion to 'Fitness Leader's Handbook'. Minor defects, etc, but fairly good solid copy. ISBN 0864171110. Keywords: exercise exercises gymnastics health movement weight training Cat nr 18636 - $A22
GABRIEL GATE'S FAVOURITE FAST RECIPES. Gaté, Gabriel. Anne O'Donovan/Penguin, mini-paperback (stiff card), 1992 reprint, 128 pages. Metric/Imperial measures. Very good. ISBN 0140169873. Keywords: food cooking cookery recipes Cat nr 18657 - $A13
GENTLEMEN OF THE AUSTRALIAN TURF. Their Bets, their Bankrolls, their Bankruptcies. Hickie, David. Angus & Robertson, large octavo hardcover, 1986, 418 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply to foreign orders: you will be emailed with details.) A collection of fascinating stories from the Australian racing scene. The inside of the dust-jacket is a bit marked (sort of damp effect against cover boards) but the book is good and solid and the cloth good. ISBN 0207153647. Keywords: horses racing turf races jockeys trainers australia bookmakers gambling Cat nr 18665 - $A25
GOD-MAN, OUR FINAL EVOLUTION. Hamilton, Mark. Neo-Tech Books (USA), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1998, 418 pages. Another in the series of intriguing books published by Neo-Tech. This copy is a bit worn on edges and has a minor spot or two, generally fair, and quite solid. ISBN 911752846. Keywords: philosophy psychology humanity success mind power Cat nr 18658 - $A25
GOLDEN AGE (The). THROUGH THE MAGIC DOOR: A Collection of Australia's Classic Fantasy Writing. Volume TWO (2) only . Holden, Robert. Angus and Robertson, large hardcover, 1992, 456 pages, illustrated.(Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply, especially for foreign orders: you will be emailed with details.) WARNING: This book is in excellent shape internally only but externally the cloth is grubby and marked. Great if you are only interested in the stories and/or illustrations. Has some beautiful colour plates, suitable for framing (dare I suggest it?). Priced accordingly. ISBN 0207177236. Keywords: fantasy art writing fiction artists Cat nr 18654 - $A32
GREAT BARRIER REEF (The Australian Geographic Book of). With loose map. McCoy, Mike, Australian Geographic, oblong A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1999, 160 pages, illustrated. The world's largest coral reef system - 2,000 km, 2900 reefs and 1000 islands. A beautiful book, text and photos by Mr McCoy. Well printed with a wealth of full-colour plates, together with maps and descriptive text. With a loose map of the area. Small bump top corner back but not serious. Otherwise very good condition. ISBN 1876276282. Keywords: australia queensland barrier reef travel tourism pacific coral reefs Cat nr 18637 - $A32
HAND-REARING PARROTS AND OTHER BIRDS. Low, Rosemary. Blandford (UK), paperback (stiff pictorial card), Revised Edition, 1991, 140 pages, illustrated. Has some loverly coloured plats and numerous other B&W illustrations - photos and sketches and charts. Covers bit bent and creased and edges bit worn. Fair only but solid and intact. ISBN 0713722541. Keywords: birds parrots hobbies pets breeding Cat nr 18671 - $A22
HISTORIC SYDNEY SKETCHBOOK (Four titles in one volume). Various Contributors. Rigby Limited (Australia), 1977, 247 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Note this is a more extensive book that 'Historic Buildings of Sydney Sketchbook'. It incorporates material from four earlier works: 'The Rocks', 'Nineteenth Century Sydney', 'Balmain' and 'Paddington' - with drawings by Unk White and Cedric Emanuel, and text by Olaf Ruhen, Tess van Sommers and Patricia Thompson. Minor edge wear, excellent brown boards and great clean spine gilt lettering. Good dust-jacket. ISBN 0727002767. Keywords: australia nsw sydney cities architecture history buildings culture Cat nr 18634 - $A22
HISTORY OF PORT NELLIGEN - Part 1. Reynolds, G.T. (Snr). Clyde River and Bateman's Bay Historical Society, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1985, 113 pages, illustrated. The light coloured cover is a little bent and has some marking but nothing serious. Generally fairly good solid copy. ISBN 0959460829. Keywords: australia nsw local history people settlers aborigines society Cat nr 18670 - $A25
HOW TO BUILD YOUR OWN CUSTOM STREET CAR. Hall, Larry, and Colin O'Toole. Graffiti Publications (Australia), A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1988, 80 pages, illustrated. With an excellent selection sketches, plans and photos - both B&W and colour. Lightest of wear, good solid copy. ISBN 094939856X. Keywords: street cars vehicles motors motoring engineering Cat nr 18659 - $A37
HOW TO GROW A MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR PROPERTY PORTFOLIO - in your spare time. Yardney, Michael. Wilkinson Publishing (Australia), small quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2006, 240 pages, illustrated. Very good clean solid copy. ISBN 1875889973. Keywords: property realty real estate business capital finance Cat nr 18632 - $A32
HUGO'S RUSSIAN IN THREE MONTHS (Simplified System). Various contributors. Hugo's Language Institute (UK), paperback (stiff board), no date, 233 pages. Grammar, Exercises, Key and Vocabularies, with imitated pronunciation. Some external grubbiness due to handling but otherwise fairly good. No obvious notes or underlinings, etc. Keywords: russian language tutors Cat nr 18656 - $A22
I MARRIED ORAL ROBERTS. Roberts, Evelyn. Summit Book Co (USA), small paperback, 48 pages, illustrated. Bit worn, with some minor corner damage, name in front, etc, but fair and intact. Keywords: religion preachers biography autobiography women females wives Cat nr 18666 - $A17
ISLES OF THE DEAD - PORT ARTHUR. Lord, Richard (text) and Bowler, J.C.S (photos). Richard Lord, oblong paperback (stiff pictorial card), approx. quarto, 5th edition, 2004, 103 pages, illustrated. I must confess I always find studying old gravestones is an interesting pastime. This book - packed with B&W photos -claims it identifies every stone on the island today, including nine previously unrecognized convict headstones. Light wear, tiny area damage front cover, minor defects, fairly good solid copy. ISBN Keywords: australia local history graves death tasmania graveyards gravestones memorial society headstones Cat nr 18672 - $A22
JOURNEY TO TRUTH. Hiestand, Denie. ShellDen Publishing (Canada), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1999, 296 pages. Cosmic connections. Originally published as 'Back to Life' (1997). Has a very occasional pencil mark but is generally a very good copy. ISBN 0968492800. Keywords: esoteric metaphysics new age religion beliefs philosophy Cat nr 18650 - $A22
KEYS TO THE INNER UNIVERSE - VOLUME ONE (1). World's Best Built Man. Pearl, Bill. Physical Fitness Architects (USA), giant paperback (A4), 1980 reprint, 638 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply, especially for foreign orders: you will be emailed with details.) A vast collection of material, illustrated with hundreds of clear drawings. The book has some wear and has had something sharp poked into the front section but no essential damage (text fine). Keywords: fitness health physique body bodies exercise bodybuilding Cat nr 18647 - $A47
LORD MINIMUS. The Extraordinary Life of Britain's Smallest Man. Page, Nick. St Martins Griffin, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2003, 261 pagesGreeting inside front cover, otherwise good solid clean copy. ISBN 0312316194. Keywords: biography history england men size Cat nr 18682 - $A17
NATIONAL MALNUTRITION (The). Hidden Hunger is Starving Millions. Quigley, D.T. Foundation for Nutritional Research (USA), octavo hardcover, reprint 3rd edition, 1945, 119 pages, frontispiece portrait. Are you a victim? - asks the author. The author believes the intake by children of necessary vitamins, minerals and proteins is below-par. Note the date - at least today's kids get lost of fattening materials! Outside of cloth and lettering good but inside front and back covers sun-tanned, otherwise the book is fairly good, although dust-jacket bit frayed. Keywords: food nutrition eating foodstuffs health Cat nr 18676 - $A19
NAVIGATING. Thomson, Katherine. Currency Press (Australia), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1998, 84 pages, illustrated. Playscript. Deals with courage in the face of corruption. Very good copy. ISBN 086819574X. Keywords: plays theatre playscripts scripts literature Cat nr 18663 - $A19
NEW FACES. The Complete Book of Alternative Pets. Stewart, Robin E. Agmedia (Australia), small quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1993, 264 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) A very unusual collection of material. Personally my puss is enough trouble without getting involved in something more exotic! Slight tendency covers to curl and short scratch on spine but otherwise good solid clean copy. ISBN 0730629473. Keywords: animals pets unusual bizarre different exotic Cat nr 18639 - $A27
PENGUIN BOOK OF ETIQUETTE (The). The complete Australian guide to modern manners. Von Adlerstein, Marion. Penguin Books, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2007, 502 pages. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply to foreign orders: you will be emailed with details.) The much sought-after, now scarce guide to good behaviour (trouble is some of the people who most need to read it won't!). Has small degree of corner bending and a small rubber stamp inside front, otherwise it is good. ISBN 9780143006848. Keywords: self help etiquette manners customs australia australian Cat nr 18661 - $A27
SADDLE REPAIRS. Edwards, Ron. Rams Skull Press (Australia), paperback (stiff pictorial card), spiral-bound, 2nd edition, 1985, 20 pages, illustrated. Illustrated with clear drawings. Good clean copy. ISBN 0909901384. Keywords: horses ponies saddles leather gear repairs Cat nr 18642 - $A22
SELF HELP FOR YOUR NERVES (Revised Edition). Weekes, Dr Claire. Angus & Robertson , octavo hardcover (pictorial boards), 1985 reprint of Revised Edition, 160 pages. 'Learn to relax and enjoy life again by overcoming fear and nervous tension.' International bestseller. Lightest of wear, good condition. ISBN 0207147132. Keywords: nerves psychology peace Cat nr 18668 - $A17
SIMPLE BASIC (First Computer Library). Waters, Gaby, with Paul Shreeve. Usborne Publishing, small quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1984, 48 pages, illustrated. For anyone wanting to go back to the BASICS of computing. In the usual inimitable Usborne style, illustrated in colour. Bit bent at corners but otherwise o.k. ISBN 086020801X. Keywords: computers basic software programs programming Cat nr 18660 - $A22
SINGER SEWING WITH AN OVERLOCK (Singer Sewing Reference Library). Various Contributors. Cy DeCosse (USA), A4 hardcover, pictorial boards, 1989, 128 pages, illustrated. Near-new copy of this handsome, well illustrated book. ISBN 0865732477. Keywords: sewing craft crafts handicrafts hobbies overlock overlockers Cat nr 18652 - $A25
SLIM BY SUGGESTION. 10 Easy Steps to Weight Loss Without Willpower! Collier, Roz, and Georgia Foster. Thorsons (UK), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2001, 196 pages. Note, there should be a CD with the book but this is missing. Otherwise the book is good. ISBN 0007126662. Keywords: slimming diet body weight health Cat nr 18649 - $A15
STORY OF THE GOLDEN SLIPPER STAKES, The. Hobson, Warwick. Horse-Racing Publishing Co (Australia), octavo hardcover, 400 pages, illustrated. With an excellent selection B&W photos. Minor defects - front flap dust-jacket creased, top edge of book a little age-stained, dust-jacket has minor tear on corner. Generally good solid copy with no previous-owner's name. ISBN 0959040102. Keywords: horses racing turf races jockeys trainers australia Cat nr 18664 - $A25
TEACH YOURSELF BASIC FRENCH. Arragon, Jean-Claude. Teach Yourself Books (UK), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1988, 219 pages. Comprises 28 carefully graded units to take the user through the steps needed. Small name in front, but no obvious highlighting, underlining or marginal notes. Minor wear, good solid copy. ISBN 0340420774. Keywords: education language french travel tourism Cat nr 18630 - $A17
TIMELESS ISLE. An Illustrated History of Thursday island. Foley, Captain John C.H. Torres Strait Historical Society, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 3rd Edition, 1991, 93 pages, illustrated. Has a great collection of illustrations - old photos, etc - but quality of reproduction of photos bit deficient. Front cover has a short crease, otherwise the book is fairly good and solid. ISBN 0959266003. Keywords: australia history people customs culture islands local Cat nr 18680 - $A22
UNDERSTANDING THE STALLION. Squires, E. L. Blood-Horse Publications (USA), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1999, 101 pages, illustrated. 'Your guide to health care and management.' Well illustrated with numerous B&W photos in text and some colour plates. Near-new copy. ISBN 1581500114. Keywords: horses stallions veterinary health management breeding Cat nr 18635 - $A22
YOUR CHILD ECZEMA - Practical and Easy-to-Follow Advice. Jones. Maggie. Element Books, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1998, 99 pages. Some pages stained towards edge, cover bit bent, some general wear, but fair and intact. ISBN 186202098. Keywords: health skin eczema zits children teenagers Cat nr 18679 - $A15
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