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101 QUESTIONS YOUR CAT WOULD ASK. What's bothering your cat and how to solve its problems. Head, Honor. London, Oceana, square hardcover, pictorial boards, approx. small quarto, 2007, 112 pages, illustrated. Not only packed with useful advice and information but enhanced with beautiful full-colour photos of these gorgeous creatures that infest our lives. Very good copy with a loose but good dust-jacket. ISBN 9781845733094. Keywords: animals pets cats kittens Cat nr 8724 - $A24
347 WOODWORKING PATTERNS. Various contributors. F.C. and A (USA), quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 28th Edition, 1995, 160 pages, illustrated. Some page corners have been creased due to poor storage but otherwise the books is very good. ISBN 0915099268. Keywords: wood timber woodworking carpentry patterns designs Cat nr 8714 - $A21
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM. (Shakespeare Made Easy.) Shakespeare, William, and Durband, Alan. Stanley Thornes, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1988 reprint, 217 pages. Modern English version of the text, with the original alongside. Age-browned paper but fairly good. ISBN 0748702784. Keywords: plays drama comedy literature Cat nr 8756 - $A16
A-Z PREMIER STREET ATLAS OF BERKSHIRE. Various contributors. Geographers' A-Z Map Company (UK), A4 hardcover, pictorial boards, 1995, 144 pages, illustrated. Light wear, good solid clean copy. ISBN 0850393132. Keywords: travel tourism trips cities counties england britain road maps Cat nr 8712 - $A26
AUNTIE RITA (Author signed). Huggins, Rita, and Huggins, Jackie. Aboriginal Studies Press (Aust), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1994, 160 pages, illustrated. This copy is a bit worn - the coverboards are creased and a bit grubby but otherwise fair. ISBN 0855752483. Keywords: biography australia aboriginals culture autobiography Cat nr 8694 - $A16
AUSTRALIA - THE PAINTER'S VISION. Sturgeon, Graeme. Bay Books (Australia) large hardcover (25.5 cm x 32.5 cm), no date, 207 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate will apply to orders from outside Australia: you will be emailed with details.) A selection of 132 paintings by 95 major Australian artists, with notes. All the pages are excellent, near-perfect in fact, but the cloth has some loss of colour in places. The dust-jacket is intact but shows signs of scuffing and staining on blank side. ISBN 1862561109. Keywords: australia art artists painters Cat nr 8723 - $A36
AUSTRALIAN GUIDE TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS. Goyen, Dr Mark. Watermark Press, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1994, 255 pages. 'Home Health Fact File.' Light wear, good copy. ISBN 0949284211. Keywords: drugs pharmaceuticals chemicals reference health medicine medicines Cat nr 8761 - $A18
BLACK CHICKS TALKING. Purcell, Leah. Hodder Australia, large paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2002, 360 pages, illustrated. Interesting conversations between Leah Purcell and a number of other young Aboriginal women. Includes numerous personal photo snapshots which add greatly to the book's interest. Slight corner wear, otherwise fairly good. ISBN 0733610706. Keywords: australia aborigines views society culture people opinions Cat nr 8747 - $A21
BREAST CANCER - A Guide to its Early Detection and Treatment (New Revised Ed). Faulder, Carolyn. Virago Press, paperback (stiff pictorial card), New Revised Ed, 1982, 166 pages. Second edition of what is described as 'one of the most informative books on the subject ever written.' The author has contributed health articles to many publications, including The Guardian and The Sunday Times. Light wear, fairly good copy. Keywords: breast breasts cancer illness health women females Cat nr 8705 - $A18
CAT BEHAVIOUR. An Illustrated Guide to Understanding Your Cat. Various contributors. Parragon (UK), A4 hardcover, pictorial boards, 2001, 176 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate will apply to orders from outside Australia: you will be emailed with details.) A stunningly beautiful book packed with colour photos of stunningly beautiful cats (yes, I too am under the paw). With detailed chapters on cats and their behaviour (now that's a huge subject!), care, environment, etc. Very good copy with very good dust-jacket. ISBN 1842734067. Keywords: animals pets cats felines moggies kittens behaviour care Cat nr 8720 - $A26
CHARACTER HANDMADE DOLLS. Luckin, Joyce. London, Robert Hale, small quarto hardcover, 1982, 215 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate will apply to orders from outside Australia: you will be emailed with details.) Includes detailed instructions and design templates for 44 characters. Includes some full-colour plates. A stimulating book. ISBN 070918865X. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies dolls toys characters Cat nr 8716 - $A24
CITY IN FOCUS. Fischer, Peter, and Fryer, David. Fryer & Fischer (Australia) oblong quarto hardcover, 1982, 88 pages, illustrated, pictorial endpapers. A photographic study of the city of Brisbane, Queensland. Both B&W and colour photos used. Some loss of colour edge of blue boards, but otherwise good with clean lettering and fairly good dust-jacket. ISBN 0959327517. Keywords: australia cities photography travel Cat nr 8719 - $A21
COMPLETE WORKOUT BOOK (The). Carpenter, Ann. London, Tiger Books, A4 hardcover, pictorial boards, 1991, 144 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate will apply to orders from outside Australia: you will be emailed with details.) Beautifully illustrated with hundreds of full-colour photos taken at The Body Studio, Croydon. Aerobics - California Stretch - Ballet - Pregnancy Exercises - Yoga - Water Exercises - Weights. There is some staining of front and back endpapers but otherwise the book is very good and clean. ISBN 1855011298. Keywords: health exercise workouts gym gymnastics Cat nr 8717 - $A26
CONTEMPORARY STENCILS. For Interior Design. Maule, Magie M. Angus & Robertson, A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1994, 120 pages, illustrated. A wide range of designs including: Santa Fe Style, Freeform Designs, Nature Motifs, Tribal Designs, Marine Motifs, Lifestyle Motifs and Geometric Patterns. The book is a little bent but is otherwise good and clean. ISBN 0207182914. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies stencils designs Cat nr 8715 - $A24
CRITERION-REFERENCED MEASUREMENT. Popham, W. James. Prentice-Hall paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1978, 260 pages. Some edge staining and general wear, but fairly good. Some light pencil notes here and there but not too obtrusive. ISBN 0131936077. Keywords: measurement adjudication education Cat nr 8737 - $A21
DA VINCI COD (The). Or The Edda Vinci Cod or Coddy Delight. Roberts, A.R.R.R. (aka Don Brine). London, Gollancz, compact hardcover, 2005, 185 pages, illustrated. A hilarious send-up of the preposterous assertions of books such as 'The Da Vinci Code'. Except for tiny corner bump the book is near-fine with like dust-jacket. Keywords: humour humor comedy parodies Cat nr 8755 - $A21
DEFEATING DEPRESSION. A Guide for Depressed People and their Families. Watts, C.A.H. Thorsons (UK) octavo hardcover, 1980, 128 pages. Warning: Ex-library in rather poor shape but all here - with usual cancelled library marks, plastic over d-j, and grubbiness, etc. Keywords: depression health psychology Cat nr 8699 - $A14
DICTIONARY OF TWENTIETH CENTURY HISTORY. An A-Z Guide to the Personalities and Evenes of the Modern Age. Buchanan-Brown, John. Hamlyn paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1989, 279 pages. Bit age-stained top edge but otherwise fairly good. ISBN 06005651811. Keywords: history reference dictionaries Cat nr 8758 - $A14
DINKUM AUSSIE MAIL BOXES. Rural Art Treasures of Australia. Eager, Alan. Child & Henry, octavo hardcover, pictorial boards, 1986. A fascinting collection of B&W photos. Minor wear, fairly good. ISBN 0867772581. Keywords: mail boxes mailboxes outback bush country australia artefacts culture Cat nr 8729 - $A14
DON'T FENCE ME IN. McCarthy, Wendy. Random House (Australia), large paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2000, 292 pages, illustrated. The author, a feminist, has been at the leading edge of public life in Australia for three decades. Well-known as a broadcaster and for her work with the National Trust, she here reveals her life and views. The paper is a bit age-browned and the front endpaper is damaged, otherwise the book is fairly good. ISBN 0855616954. Keywords: biography autobiography radio television broadcasters politics feminism women females Cat nr 8749 - $A26
EACH SORROW HAS ITS MEANING. Roberts, Ruby. Rodney Eivers (Australia) paperback (stiff pictorial card), no date, 167 pages, illustrated. Growing up in semi-rural Western Australia. Has a few marks and signs of wear but is fairly good and quite solid. ISBN 1862520639. Keywords: biography autobiography australian outback bush country Cat nr 8706 - $A18
EMBELLISH WITH EMBROIDERY. Land, Margaret. Sally Milner Publishing, A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2003, 152 pages, illustrated. Beautifully illustrated with many full-colour photos, including some of delightful little girls who look especially sweet in their embroidered outfits. Near-new copy. ISBN 1863512993. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies embroidery Cat nr 8741 - $A31
FACING THE CROWD. Managing other people's sensitivities to your disabled child. Fullwood, Deborah, and Cronin, Peter. Royal Victorian Inst for the Blind, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1986, 111 pages, illustrated. Ex-library with cancelled stamps & clear permanent plastic over covers. ISBN 0949390062. Keywords: children boys girls disabled Cat nr 8728 - $A14
FAMILY, FIELDS, AND ANCESTORS. Constancy and Change in China's Social and Economic History, 1550-1949. Eastman, Lloyd E. Oxford University Press, small quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1988, 267 pages. Very good copy, with no obvious underlining, marginal notes, etc. ISBN 0195052706. Keywords: history china far east asia asian society culture Cat nr 8746 - $A26
FOOD FOR THOUGHT. A Parent's Guide to Food Intolerance. Minchin, Maureen. Alma Publications (Australia) paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1982 reprint, 103 pages. Useful reference book for parents trying to fathom child behaviour. A little damaged, with some damp stains towards back, but intact. ISBN 0959318305. Keywords: food chemicals intolerance children Cat nr 8702 - $A12
FUNDAMENTALS OF LAWN BOWLS. Newton, Albert. Angus & Robertson, octavo hardcover, 1960, 127 pages, illustrated. Slight marking of cloth due to damp but nothing damaged. Otherwise fairly good. No dust-jacket. Keywords: games sport sports bowls lawn Cat nr 8734 - $A14
GIFT OF HEALING (The). A Legacy of Hope. Engstrand, Beatrice C. New York, Wynwood Press, octavo hardcover, 1990, 223 pages. A challenging first-person story. She was heading for medical school when illness struck - requiring radical maxillectomy to save her life. But she battled on, with a philosophy of positive imaging, positive thinking, and the healing power of laughter, and has become an agent of healing for others. Very light wear, good copy, with good dust-jacket. ISBN 0922066310. Keywords: biography autobiography health medicine doctors cancer Cat nr 8701 - $A21
GOD, THE EVIDENCE. The Reconciliation of Faith and Reason in a Postsecular World. Glynn, Patrick. Prima Forum, octavo hardcover, 1997, 216 pages. The author tells us he discovered 'astonishing new evidence' which turned him away from his atheism. Remainder black line on bottom, but otherwise near-fine copy with like dust-jacket. ISBN 0761509410. Keywords: god beliefs doctrines theology deity evidence faith Cat nr 8745 - $A18
HANDBOOK ON THE PENTATEUCH. Genesis, Exodus, Numbers, Deuteronomy. Hamilton, Victor P. Grand Rapids, Baker Book House, octavo hardcover, 1990 reprint, 496 pages. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate will apply to orders from outside Australia: you will be emailed with details.) The book itself is good and solid, with excellent boards and spine lettering but the dust-jacket is ratty. ISBN 0801042593. Keywords: bible old testament scripture exposition exegesis doctrines theology Cat nr 8730 - $A26
HOME DESIGN WORKBOOKS - KITCHENS. Grey, Johnny. Dorling Kindersley, A4 hardcover, pictorial boards, (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate will apply to orders from outside Australia: you will be emailed with details.) A book of stimulating ideas, well illustrated with full-colour clear photos. Deals with both new kitchens and adapting existing ones. Very good with very good dust-jacket. ISBN 0751303518. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies design kitchens Cat nr 8722 - $A26
HORSE SENSE: The AUSTRALIAN GUIDE TO HORSE HUSBANDRY. Huntington, Peter, and Cleland, Fran. Agmedia (Australia), A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1992, 309 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate will apply to orders from outside Australia: you will be emailed with details.) A well-referenced, well-illustrated compendium of a wide range of helpful material for the horse lover and owner. Minor wear, good condition. ISBN 0730615588. Keywords: animals horses pets farms farming veterinary Cat nr 8688 - $A41
HOT WATER MANUAL (Revised Edition). Rheem Australia. Rheem/Southcorp Water Heater Australia. octavo hardcover, pictorial boards, Revised Edition, 1994. illustrated. A detailed technical manual covering a wide range of equipment, including gas, electrical and solar heaters, with comprehensive charts, diagrams and photographs. Very good - looks like new. ISBN 0959091713. Keywords: hot water heaters plumbing electricity equipment Cat nr 8760 - $A46
HOW MUMBO-JUMBO CONQUERED THE WORLD. Wheen, Francis. Harper Perennial, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2004, 338 pages plus supplementary notes. From UFO scares to dotcom mania - a humorous look at the bizarre and amazing. Has a bit of light edge staining but is generally fairly good. ISBN 0007140975. Keywords: society psychology opinions science bizarre Cat nr 8752 - $A21
HOW TO RAISE A HEALTHY CHILD. . . In Spite of Your Doctor. Mendelsohn, Robert S. Ballantine Books, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1987, 281 pages. One of America's leading pediatricians advises parents. Well worn, paper browned. Fair only but intact. ISBN 0345342763. Keywords: children boys girls health illness treatment Cat nr 8732 - $A14
I KNEW I WAS RIGHT. An Autobiography. Burchill, Julie. London Heinemann, octavo hardcover, 1998, A bizarre childhood, stormy relationships, and chronicler of her times, in publications such as NME, Face and The Sunday Times. Small name in front, otherwise very good with excellent black cloth and spine gilt lettering, with good dust-jacket. ISBN 0434000795. Keywords: biography autobiography music pops popular rock Cat nr 8707 - $A24
IAN THORPE. The BIOGRAPHY. Hunter, Greg. Macmillan Australia, octavo hardcover, 1st Edition, 2004, 404 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate will apply to orders from outside Australia: you will be emailed with details.) Near-fine with excellent cloth and spine lettering, dust-jacket, and no previous-owner's names. Looks near-new! ISBN 140503632X. Keywords: sport sports swimming swimmers biography champions olympics australia Cat nr 8689 - $A36
IF I EAT ANOTHER CARROT I'LL GO CRAZY! The Five Point Way to a Healthy Heart. Walker, Dr Ross. Kingsclear Books, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1996, 120 pages, illustrated. The author is a prominent Sydney cardiologist. Very good copy. ISBN 090827243X. Keywords: health food eating heart diet Cat nr 8726 - $A14
IKEBANA AT HOME. Grosser, Ruth. Boolarong Publications (Australia), large hardcover (approx A4), 1993, 116 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate will apply to orders from outside Australia: you will be emailed with details.) Beautifully produced book with full-colour photos, etc,, describing this art. A couple of small corner bumps and minor marks but otherwise good solid clean copy with good dust-jacket. ISBN 0646149296. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies ikebana miniatures cultivation gardens Cat nr 8721 - $A26
IN THE CUT. Moore, Susanna. Picador paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2004, 180 pages. Except for black remainder line on bottom - very good copy. ISBN 0330364820. Keywords: fiction novels murder crime thrillers Cat nr 8735 - $A14
JESUS I NEVER KNEW (The). Yancey, Philip. Strand (Australia) large paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2005 reprint, 288 pages. Front cover curling and there is some corner damage but the book is fair and is solid. ISBN 1876825197. Keywords: religion theology jesus gospels bible devotional Cat nr 8765 - $A12
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
JUICING FOR HEALTH. Over 200 recipes. Stafford, Julie. Viking paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1994, 178 pages, illustrated. With over 200 recipes for fruit and vegetables juices, soups, smoothies and sorbets. Very good clean copy. ISBN 0670906476. Keywords: health nutrition vitamins juices fruit vegetables Cat nr 8764 - $A21
LITTLE GREY RABBIT'S COUNTRY BOOK. Duff, Gail (text); Tempest, Margaret, and Greeley, Valerie (illustrations). Collins (UK) A4 hardcover, pictorial boards, 1990, 61 pages, illustrated. A delightful book for children, with many stimulating ideas for things to make, attractive colour illustrations, songs, etc. Very good with one tiny nick to a page bottom (hardly noticeable), and good dust-jacket. ISBN 000194293X. Keywords: juvenile children stories storybook activities songs poems Cat nr 8711 - $A26
MAKE A LIFE NOT JUST A LIVING. 10 Timeless Life Skills That Will Maximize Your Real Net Worth. Jenson, Dr Ron. Thomas Nelson paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1995, 216 pages, illustrated. Practical advice. Very good copy. ISBN 9810072066. Keywords: psychology success personality philosophy Cat nr 8763 - $A18
MAKING LAMPSHADES. Crowhurst, Jim. Kangaroo Press (Australia), A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1994 reprint, 36 pages, illustrated. Very good copy. Illustrated line drawings and colour plates. ISBN 0864170130. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies lamps lampshades lighting Cat nr 8739 - $A26
MASTERMIND BOOK, The. Hazlehurst, Cameron. ABC Australia, small quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1979, 232 pages, illustrated. Wear yourself out trying these quizzes. Never fear - it comes with answers. Some edge and corner wear but fairly good. ISBN 064297540X. Keywords: quizzes questions competitions Cat nr 8690 - $A18
MAYHEM AND MURDER IN PIONEERING QUEENSLAND: True Stories of Real Crimes and Mysteries. Matthews, Tony. Central Qld University Press, small quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2000, 248 pages, illustrated. Bent at corners, otherwise fairly good. Has many B&W photos and maps to accompany a wealth of fascinating tales. Keywords: crime criminals detection murder killers law trials justice courts australia queensland history local queensland Cat nr 8708 - $A22
MEN WE NEVER KNEW (The). Women's Role in the Evolution of Gender. Kingma, Daphne Rose. Millennium Books (Australia), large paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1993, 273 pages. Some general wear and light marks but fairly good. ISBN 0855749520. Keywords: sex gender women men male female evolution human development Cat nr 8738 - $A21
MODERN SPANISH BLACKWORK (Anchor Embroidery Book No. 755). Coats. Coats Sewing Group (UK) quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 28 pages, illustrated. Name on front, some general wear, but fairly good. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies blackwork embroidery Cat nr 8742 - $A20
MONEY MANAGEMENT FOR WOMEN. Freeman, Sheila, and Richards, Helene. University of NSW Press, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1999, 287 pages. Practical guide dealing with issues such as banking, budgeting, renting, buying homes, starting a small business, and more. Recommended by the Hon. Joan Kirner, former Premier of Victoria, and Moira Rayner. Has two tiny spots on edge, but is otherwise near-new. ISBN 0868406414. Keywords: money success finance budgets Cat nr 8691 - $A24
MURDER WITHOUT CONVICTION. Dickson, John. Sphere, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1988, 164 pages, illustrated. A member of the Kray Twins 'firm' speaks out - for the first time ever. Very goo copy. ISBN 0722129483. Keywords: crime criminals detection detectives murder killers law trials justice courts jurisprudence Cat nr 8695 - $A14
MURDOCH - Ringmaster of the Information Circus. Shawcross, William. Pan paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1993, 626 pages, illustrated. Traces Rupert Murdoch's rise from running one small newspaper in Adelaide, Australia, to become one of the titans of world's publishing and film industries. Paper bit browned on edges, permanent clear plastic over cover, fairly good. ISBN 0330329758. Keywords: biography publishers business newspapers Cat nr 8731 - $A16
MUSIC MEN SONGBOOK (The). Brooks, David. Lothian (Australia), A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1995, 90 pages, illustrated. Story of the group, illustrated with B&W photos, together with words of over 30 of their songs. No music, just words. Good condition. ISBN 0850917166. Keywords: music groups history songs Cat nr 8740 - $A26
NAPPY BAG BOOK (The). The National Resource Guide for Parents with Children Aged 0-5 Years. Various contributors. Nappy Bag Publishing (Australia), paperback (stiff plastic-coated pictorial card), 6th Ed, 2005, 688 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate will apply to orders from outside Australia: you will be emailed with details.) Huge collection of reference materials for the parents of babies and small children. Effectively a catalog of supplies, etc. Very good condition. ISBN 0975000268. Keywords: children infants babies mothers reference Cat nr 8750 - $A18
NATURAL CHOICE - GUIDE TO HERBALISM (The). Thiele, Ray. Hodder & Stoughton, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1995, 177 pages, index. The author's special interest is the use of safe home herbal remedies for minor ailments. Remedies for children's ailments, women's ailments and men's ailments, with an A-Z guide to common herbs. The author is a natural health practitioner. Very good copy protected with clear permanent plastic. ISBN 073360224X. Keywords: health herbs herbal alternative natural nature healing Cat nr 8704 - $A18
NEW ACTIVE BIRTH. A Concise Guide to Natural Childbirth. Balaskas, Janet. Thorsons, small quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1989, 212 pages, illustrated. With Foreword by Sheila Kitzinger and Introduction by Michel Odent. Small name in front and minor edge wear. Good solid clean copy. ISBN 0722525664. Keywords: birth babies pregnancy gestation mothers birthing Cat nr 8762 - $A24
NEW HOME MARKETING. Stone, Dave. Chicago, Real Estate Education Co/Dearborn, large octavo hardcover, 1989, 607 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) With extensive charts and tables, a goldmine of information and advice. With case studies and a bibliography. Nice solid copy with excellent cloth and spine lettering. Dust-jacket just a little worn. ISBN 0884621146. Keywords: real estate realtors sales merchandising promotion business homes houses property properties Cat nr 6478 - $A56
ON HUMAN FINERY. Bell, Quentin. London, The Hogarth Press, octavo hardcover, 1976, 240 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate will apply to orders from outside Australia: you will be emailed with details.) Warning: This is an ex-library copy with the usual cancelled stamps, plastic over dj, etc. It is worn but fairly good. The interesting discussion is accompanied by many very interesting illustration plates. ISBN 0701204117. Keywords: fashion clothes raiment garments clothing society Cat nr 8725 - $A21
OUT OF DARKNESS. Growing up with the Christian Brothers. Knight, Ivor A. Fremantle Arts Centre Press, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1998, 190 pages, illustrated. Another book about the mental, physical and sexual abuse of boys placed by the state in the care of the misnamed Christian Brothers. The author endured years at Castledare, Clontarf and Tardun orphanages. Ex-library with cancelled stamps, taped at spine, etc. Fairly good. ISBN 1863682074. Keywords: boys orphans institutions homes abuse church priests Cat nr 7198 - $A18
PET RESCUE. Evans, Mark. London, Fourth Estate, A4 hardcover, pictorial boards, 1994, 128 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate will apply to orders from outside Australia: you will be emailed with details.) A selection of stories from the TV series, Pet Rescue. With many B&W photos and a section of beautiful colour plates. Very good copy. No dust-jacket. ISBN 1857027337. Keywords: animals pets cats dogs horses abuse Cat nr 8718 - $A21
PITCH DOCTOR'S TOP 100 PRESENTATION TIPS (The). Flett, Neil. Reed Business Information (Australia), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1999, 122 pages. Rogen International's secret weapons for sales presentations. Cover curling a bit, otherwise good clean copy. ISBN 0646371142. Keywords: business promotion advertising success presentations Cat nr 8759 - $A26
RIDDLE OF THE TITANIC, The. An Astonishing Reassessment of a Disaster That Shook the World. Gardiner, Robin, and Van Der Vat, Dan. Orion oversize paperback, 1996, 312 pages, illustrated. A recent examination of a number of mysterious circumstances surrounding the sinking of the Titanic. Has three sections photographic plates. ISBN 0752801678. Keywords: nautical seas oceans ships ice shipwrecks disasters danger travel transport Cat nr 8733 - $A18
ROGER DAWSON'S SECRETS OF POWER NEGOTIATING. Dawson, Roger. Career Press, octavo hardcover, 1995, 301 pages. Near-new looking with excellent cloth and spine gilt lettering and good dust-jacket. Keywords: business strategy tactics negotiating negotiations Cat nr 8700 - $A22
ROUTINE CYTOLOGICAL STAINING TECHNIQUES. Theoretical Background and Practice. Boon, Mathilde E., and Drijver, Johanna S. Macmillan Education, quarto hardcover, 1st Edition, 1986, 238 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply to orders from outside Australia: you will be emailed with details.) Practical insights into the mechanisms and techniques of the staining and preparation and fixing of cytological slides. Focusses on the link between cell composition and dye characteristics. Text supported by extensive colour atlas, full descriptions of methods and recipes for staining and fixing solutions, and details of individual dyes. In excellent condition with very slight loss colour board edges, but with excellent spine lettering and a good dust-jacket. No obvious underlining or marginal notes, etc. Good clean copy. ISBN 0333383168. Keywords: science biology research chemistry dyes staining stains slides Cat nr 4823 - $A101
RUSTIE HAS A HOLIDAY. Egan, Constance (text), and Schermelé, Willy (illsts). London, Hutchinson (Publishers), large hardcover, pictorial boards, no date, c.1941, no pagination, 31p., illsts. Approx. A4 size, typical children's (politically incorrect) book with cloth on spine. Has 16 large full-colour plates of the stylized art. There are also small bw illustrations in text. The boards are rubbed and sun-affected but fair. There is some small edge damage. The paper within shows signs of hand marking. It is otherwise intact and fairly tight and, having regard to childish use, is a reasonably good copy of the book. Keywords: juvenile children stories tales collectibles collectables black blacks stereotypes stereotypical Cat nr 2528 - $A126
SAVAGE GOD (The). A Study of Suicide. Alvarez, Al. Bloomsbury paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2002, 320 pages. The author uses the death of his friend, the poet Sylvia Plath, as the launching-pad for this meditation and examination of the topic. Very good copy. ISBN 0747559058. Keywords: suicide self-harm death psychology Cat nr 8696 - $A18
SECRET DIARY OF ADRIAN MOLE SONG BOOK (The). Townsend, Sue; Howard, ken, and Blaikley, Alan. Methuen A4 music book, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1985, 80 pages, illustrated. Greeting inside front, a little bent at back, and has a few minor marks, but is generally fairly good. ISBN 0413597008. Keywords: music songs Cat nr 8710 - $A16
SIMPLICITY. Easy Ways to Simplify and Enrich Your Life. St James, Elaine. Thorsons, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1997, 154 pages. Very good copy. ISBN 0722534329. Keywords: self help philosophy psychology Cat nr 8751 - $A14
SING CHILDREN OF THE DAY. Sister Oswin. Geoffrey Chapman (UK), small quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1970, 32 pages. Religious songs for little children. Bit grubby at back, otherwise good. ISBN 0225489112. Keywords: music songs childrens devotional Cat nr 8709 - $A11
SINGING EARTH (The). Gold Detecting Across Australia. McRae, Agnes. Mimosa Press Publishers (Australia), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1987, 150 pages, illustrated, with map in pocket. A fascinating book about a Scottish woman adventuring and searching for gold in Australia's vast Outback. She travelled in Queensland, Western Australia, NT, South Australia and Victoria. 'Gold is often in dry, lonely areas. The search is long and frequently monotonous,' she says. But adds: 'When the the beautiful metal turns up, however, the effort, slog and monotony are immediately forgotten. The fever is on!' Light wear, fairly good complete with map of her travels. ISBN 0947200002. Keywords: biography autobiography australia outback bush country gold mining prospecting adventure travel Cat nr 8727 - $A51
STARVING FOR ATTENTION. O'Neill, Cherry Boone. Dove Communications (Australia), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1982, 187 pages, illustrated. Pat Boone's daughter triumphs over anorexia nervosa. Has some interesting B&W photos; pity the printing quality is so poor. An - has a religious message! Some general wear, small name in front, but fairly good. ISBN 0859242315. Keywords: biography autobiography beliefs health body image psychology Cat nr 8757 - $A18
STOP COUNTING SHEEP. Self-Help for Insomnia Sufferers. Clayton, Dr Paul. Headline paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1994, 153 pages, illustrated. Get off the sleeping pills (more people are on them than any other medication, says the author)! Good condition. ISBN 0747243360. Keywords: sleep sleeping insomnia relaxation Cat nr 8692 - $A16
STRING ART - SYMMOGRAPHY. Three-Dimensional Creative Designs With Yarn without Knotting or Knitting. Kreischer, Lois. Crown, small quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1974 reprint, 62 pages, illustrated. Illusrated with numerous line drawings and colour photos. Covers tending to curl a bit and other minor defects, but fairly good. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies string Cat nr 8743 - $A21
TESTIMONY. The Terrifying True Story of Britain's Most Haunted House. Chadbourn, Mark. Vista paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1996, 250 pages, illustrated. 'By the end of this book you will never sleep peacefully again.' Liz and Bill Rich moved into their new home only to discover it was a place of horror, affecting every aspect of their lives and their family. Christians, spiritualists, dowsers and eccentrics all tried to exorcise the demons inhabiting this building. This is their story. General wear & minor defects but fairly good. Exceedingly scarce book. ISBN 0575600780. Keywords: occult haunting ghosts houses haunted mysteries horror terror unexplained metaphysics Cat nr 7731 - $A71
THROUGH GYPSY EYES. My Life, the Sixties and Jimi Hendrix. Etchingham, Kathy, with Andrew Crofts. London, Victor Gollancz, large octavo hardcover, 1st Edition, 1998, 206 pages, illustrated. Very good copy with excellent mauve cloth and spine gilt lettering, book clean, no inscriptions. With intact dust-jacket that is good but shows a bit of finger marking at back. ISBN 0575066199. Keywords: biography autobiography music musicians performers women females Cat nr 7008 - $A91
TOXIC PARENTS. Overcoming Their Hurtful Legacy and Reclaiming Your Life. Forward, Dr Susan. Bantam paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1990, 325 pages. Some staining top edge and light general wear but fairly good. ISBN 0553284347. Keywords: children families parents abuse Cat nr 8754 - $A14
UNDERSTANDING STRESS BREAKDOWN. Wilkie, William. Greenhouse Publications (Australia) paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1985, 119 pages. The author is a practising psychiatrist and physician. Light wear, fairly good. ISBN 0864360088. Keywords: psychology health healing stress mind Cat nr 8697 - $A16
URIEL'S MACHINE. The Ancient Origins of Science. Knight, Christopher, and Lomas, Robert. Arrow paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2000, 578 pages, illustrated. Science or pseudo-science, depending on your point of view! The authors question orthodox science. Black remainder line on bottom, otherwise very good copy. ISBN 0099281821. Keywords: science speculation theories philosophy history Cat nr 8736 - $A21
WHAT I DIDN'T LEARN AT SCHOOL BUT WISH I HAD. McIntyre, Jamie. 21st Century NZ, large paperback (stiff pictorial card), Revised Edition, 2005, 252 pages. This copy has some edge stains and is bent at corners, etc. Poor but quite intact; priced according to condition. ISBN 0958192219. Keywords: self help development success Cat nr 8698 - $A14
WHAT INDOOR PLANT IS THAT? Macoboy, Stirling. Summit (Australia) A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1978, 208 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate will apply to orders from outside Australia: you will be emailed with details.) Over 500 photographs in full colour, with extensive descriptive notes and information. Tiny bit of damage to some page edges at back and minor wear, otherwise fairly good. Keywords: indoor plants flowers gardens cultivation Cat nr 8713 - $A21
WOODEN TOYS. Step-by-Step Plans for Over 50 Colourful Toys. Nielson, Ingvar. Kangaroo Press (Australia), square hardcover, approx. quarto, pictorial boards, 1992, 79 pages, illustrated. Flying animals, hobby horses, acrobats, mobiles, tumblers, games, and more. Complete with plans, instructional information and full-colour photos of the finishes items. Except for minor staining endpapers, is very good. No dust-jacket (probably issued without one). ISBN 0864174845. Keywords: craft crafts handcrafts handicrafts hobbies toys Cat nr 8744 - $A26
YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT. An easy-to-follow naturopathic guide to good food and better health. Hartvig, Kirsten, and Rowley, Nic. Piatkus large paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1997, 262 pages. 'The road to a healthier lifestyle.' Minor wear, good copy. ISBN 0749917148. Keywords: health food eating cooking alternatives naturopathic Cat nr 8748 - $A16
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