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1. Abdel-Halim, Aziza (2008). Did You Know? Refuting Rigid Interpretations Concerning the Position of Women in Islam and Muslims' Interactions with Non-Muslims. Sydney, Granville: Muslim Women's National Network of Australia Inc. 168 pp. Paperback small octavo, very good plus condition, colour plates, glossy paper minimal edgewear. Aziza Abdel-Halim, AM, on behalf of the Muslim Women's National Network of Australia, provides a very detailed description of the role of women in Islam in modern tolerant non-Islamic societies, with a specific focus on Australia. She also refutes rigid interpretations of Islamic sources (the Qu'ran, Sunnah, Sirah and Hadith), which are far too common among some Islamic imans and scholars as well as non-Islamic commentators. Partly funded by the Department of Immigation and Citizenship, which does not imply endorsement. (1 of 2 available copies.). ISBN/ASIN: 9780646487946. Our Book No: 18626. $25 AUD.

2. Angus, Charlie (2022). Cobalt: Cradle of the Demon Metals: Birth of a Mining Superpower. Canada: Anansi. 320 pp. Paperback small octavo, very good condition, few black & white text-photos, map, minor edgewear. Charlie Angus provides a skeptical history of the Northern Ontario silver-cobalt boom, which enriched the new Canadian nation. He argues that early-20th-century mining in and around the town of Cobalt (near the Quebec border) established a template of corporate greed, environmental destruction, and Indigenous land theft. This has re-emerged and will shape global resource extraction today because of the critical need for scarce cobalt in digital technology. The author is member of the Canadian Parliament, who has a longtime interest in the environment and Indigenous affairs. ISBN/ASIN: 9781487009496. Our Book No: 18624. $30 AUD.

3. Annear, Robyn (2023). Nothing but Gold: The Diggers of 1852 (Reissue ed). Melbourne: Text Publishing. 329 pp. Paperback trade, good plus condition, map, photo, pages lightly toned, crease front cover near spine, bottom corner rear cover little creased, minor edgewear. This book by Robyn Annear is about that first year or so of the Victorian goldfields. The state of things that characterised the period really began in July 1851 and carried on into 1853 and beyond. Those few years changed the pattern of Australian history, but more importantly they changed individual lives. (Original edition, 1999. This copy: reissue 2023, new ISBN.). ISBN/ASIN: 9871876485283. Our Book No: 41752. $25 AUD.

4. Ariely, Dan (2009). Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces that Shape Our Decisions (Revised, expanded ed). London: Harper / HarperCollins. 368 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, minor edgewear. Dan Ariely, an American professor of behavioural economics, shows how expectations, emotions, social norms and other invisible, seemingly illogical forces skew our reasoning abilities and decision-making. He shows how to retrain yourself to make better (largely rational) decisions. Revised & expanded edition, containing reflections in the light of the stock market crash and financial crisis of 2008. A perfect example of why people can act irrationally even when making big important decisions ! ISBN/ASIN: 9780007256532. Our Book No: 31078A. $20 AUD.

5. Aroney, Ellie; Feain, Paul (2016). Ion Idriess: An Annotated and Illustrated Bibliography. Sydney: The Cornstalk Bookshop / Sydney Rare Book Auctions. 145 pp. Hardback small octavo, dustjacket, as new condition (in as new dustjacket), colour photos, endpaper map, glossy paper. An illustrated bibliography of all 56 bestselling books by the popular Australian writer Ion Idriess, by Ellie Aroney and Paul Feain (2016). Each book (arranged alphabetically by title) covers 2 to 4 pages, and consists of photos of the dustjacket and cloth covers, plus a list of each edition and reprint, including publisher, month and year published, and print run (where known). There are separate sections on the illustrators and photographers. A unique beautifully illustrated guide. (126 + 19 pages. No 19 of a limited edition of 200 autographed copies. 1 of 2 available copies.) ISBN/ASIN: 9780994522801. Our Book No: 16795. $140 AUD.

6. Art Gallery, Mosman; Cashman, Katrina; Geddes, Tony (foreword) (2009). Controversy and Acclaim: Sixty Years of the Mosman Art Prize / Mosman Art Gallery. Sydney, Mosman: Mosman Art Gallery / Mosman (N.S.W.) Council. 112 pp. Paperback small folio (29 x 24 cm), very good plus condition, thick card covers (with flaps), small colour photos (paintings), minimal edgewear. The catalogue of an art exhibition held at the Mosman Art Gallery, 12 December 2009 to 31 January 2010, curated and written by Katrina Cashman. The catalogue features highlighted paintings from the Mosman Art Prize over the last 60 years, and looks at the winning artists and their paintings. Some of the controversies surrounding the art prize are also mentioned. Appendices list artists represented 1947 - 2009 and adjudicators 1947 - 2009. This publication has been financially supported by benefactors Margaret Olley AC, Ken Done AO, and the Friends of Mosman Art Gallery. A great book to add to a local art history collection. ISBN/ASIN: 9780977543274. Our Book No: 41758. $60 AUD.

7. Banister, Manly (1993). The Craft of Bookbinding (New, unabridged ed). New York: Dover Publications. 160 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, black & white text-photos & drawings, top edge foxed (other edges lightly), bottom corner tips covers creased. Manly Banister will teach you everything you need to know about bookbinding. His book is illustrated with over 250 photos and drawings. The clear easy-to-understand text gives details of book sewing of all types - antique, flexible, outside cords, lockstitch, whipstitch and more. The book includes: How to make endpapers, attach headbands, case in, and cover with book cloth, buckram, artificial leather and other materials. Mr Banister also provides clear instructions for adding titling and decoration with gold leaf, gold and metal foils and printed labels. (Originally published, 1975. This is the Dover edition, 1993.). ISBN/ASIN: 04862785222. Our Book No: 41762. $25 AUD.

8. Barrett, Charles (editor) (1948). Across the Years: The Lure of Early Australian Books. Melbourne: N. H. Seward / Hawthorn Press (printer). 150 pp. Hardback quarto, glassine jacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black cloth cover (gilt spine lettering), full-page black & white photos, colour frontispiece, pages & endpapers lightly toned as usual, top edge foxed, minor edgewear, bookplate. A celebrated illustrated collection of 13 essays, edited by Charles Barrett, about collecting early Australian books, by prominent Australian librarians, researchers, booksellers and bibliophiles. Topics covered include main libraries, early Australian publishers and their rare historical books (by state), exploration, Aborigines in books, naturalists, book collecting culture, and bookplates. Designed and printed by John Gartner at The Hawthorn Press in a limited edition of 650 copies. (With the rare glassine jacket. Plus the bookplate of Lionel A. Gilbert, local and botanical historian, Armidale, NSW.) ISBN/ASIN: B000Q33XE6. Our Book No: 4117. $120 AUD.

9. Binks, Wendy (2007). Scrambled Egg: Another Stripey Adventure (1st ed). Perth, South Fremantle: Stunned Emu Press. 28 pp. Paperback wide quarto, card cover, stapled, very good condition, colour drawings (some full-page), corner tips covers little scuffed, minor edgewear. This is another Stripey adventure by Wendy Binks, the author of 'Where’s Stripey?' Stripey the brave and curious emu and his animal friends are searching for the mother of the tiny creature that has hatched from an egg. They go from Broken Springs to beyond the Black Stump. The large colourful illustrations and simple text will keep children of all ages fascinated. There are valuable animal facts at the rear. ISBN/ASIN: 9780646479293. Our Book No: 41784. $15 AUD.

10. Birdsnest; Minnie; Larissa (2016). Bake Off: Our First Cookbook. Cooma, NSW: Birdsnest. 60 pp. Paperback small square, very good condition, colour illustrations, bottom corner tip front cover little creased, minor edgewear. A collection of the best, most favourite recipes from the monthly birthday celebratory bake-offs at Birdsnest. Birdsnest is an online women's clothing store based at Cooma in the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales (NSW). The girls have put this book together to share their special treats and skills. (No ISBN in book. No date, but 2016, Trove. Edited by Minnie, designed and illustrated by Larissa.). ISBN/ASIN: 9780000912350. Our Book No: 41804. $30 AUD.

11. Biro, Adam; Tihanyi, Catherine (translator) (2006). One Must Also Be Hungarian (1st English ed). Chicago: University of Chicago Press. 168 pp. Hardback small octavo, dustjacket, good condition (in good dustjacket), light foxing edges & reverse side jacket, small section bottom black boards & spine faded, minor edgewear jacket, few small stains bottom edge & base of jacket spine. Adam Biro is a Jewish-Hungarian refugee who is now a publisher and novelist working in Paris. This an inspiring and poignant look back at the lives of his family members over the past 200 years. Adam recognizes the sacrifices that his ancestors made to pave his way in life in postwar Europe. ISBN/ASIN: 0226052125. Our Book No: 41786. $25 AUD.

12. Blazey, Clive (1996). The Digger's Club Guide to Gardening Success (For Warm, Cool and Dry Temperate Zones) (Reprint ed). Sydney: Doubleday / Transworld Publishers. 114 pp. Paperback large quarto, very good condition, many small colour text-photos, minor edgewear. This book by Clive Blazey features a fully illustrated catalogue of over 600 plants with descriptions of height, colour and flowering periods, mostly for warm, cool and dry temperature zones. It includes information on drought tolerant plants and for gardening in the tropics. Clive Blazey is well-known for his gardening experiences at Heronswood in Victoria for over 20 years, and for setting up the Digger's Club. (Contains 680 colour photos.). ISBN/ASIN: 0868245518. Our Book No: 25088. $25 AUD.

13. Brooks, Matthew; Nojin, Paul (2010). Stock Market Strategies that Work in Australia (1st ed). Coffs Harbour, NSW: Super Investor (Aust) Pty Ltd. 162 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, charts, tables, light foxing flyleaves & edges, top spine little bumped, pages lightly toned, minor edgewear. Matthew Brooks and Paul Nojin provide a first for Australian sharemarket investors. The authors reveal the results from their ground breaking study of what works in the Australian share market (in 2010). From the front cover: A comprehensive study reveals the strategy that beat the All Ordinaries by 11.03% per year. ISBN/ASIN: 9780980760507. Our Book No: 41764. $30 AUD.

14. Bruinsma, Silvio; Morris, Phoebe (illustrator) (2021). Mittens: Wellington's Famous Purr-sonality (Reprint ed). Auckland: Penguin Random House New Zealand. 24 pp. Paperback small wide quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear. A delightful children's picture story about a ginger Turkish Angora cat who loved to explore the city. This story is based on a real cat who is well-known in Wellington, New Zealand. He brings joy to everyone he meets, in this delightful rhyming story. The true story of the Bruinsma family, Mittens and his brother Latte, is at the rear. ISBN/ASIN: 9780143775850. Our Book No: 41777. $20 AUD.

15. Burgo, Dr Joseph (2018). Shame: Free Yourself, Find Joy, and Build True Self Esteem (1st Australian ed). Sydney: Macmillan / Pan Macmillan. 299 pp. Paperback octavo, very good plus condition, minimal edgewear. Dr Joseph Burgo explains that encounters with embarrassment, guilt, self-consciousness and remorse are an unavoidable part of everyday life. They sometimes have lessons to teach us - about our goals and values, about the person we expect ourselves to be. Richly illustrated with clinical stories from his 35 years in private practice, this book reveals that this excruciating emotion of shame tells us a lot about our own self-awareness, and should not always be considered a toxic influence in our lives. He takes an intimate look at the full spectrum of shame - often masked by addiction, promiscuity, perfectionism, self-loathing or narcissism - and offers a new, positive route forward on the road to authentic joy and self-esteem. The author is a practising American psychotherapist and bestselling author of self-help books. (Australian edition.). ISBN/ASIN: 9781760783679. Our Book No: 18597. $35 AUD.

16. Campbell, Dolly; Smyth, Tamsin (illustrator); Cooke, Kaz (foreword) (1991). I Hate to Cook. Melbourne: Mandarin. 142 pp. Paperback large wide octavo, very good condition, black & white cartoons, top corner tip slightly creased, small stain fore-edge rear cover & last three pages, small impression rear cover, minor edgewear. A funny cookbook by Dolly Campbell for people who do not like to cook, but love to eat. From Five Minute Fish to The Best Ever Chocolate Cake, there are dozens of recipes for everyone to try. The cartoons by Tamsin Smyth add to the general humour of the book. Foreword by Kaz Cooke. ISBN/ASIN: 1863301070. Our Book No: 31451. $18 AUD.

17. Cat Protection, Society (2012). Feline Friends: Tales from the Heart. Wollimbi, NSW: Exisle Publishing. 177 pp. Hardback small octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour photos (mostly full-page), spine ends cover minimally rubbed, protected by removable semiarchival plastic sleeve (Brodart). This collection of real-life stories and beautiful photos from the Cat Protection Society (Sydney) will make anyone who loves cats be amazed and very touched. The cats in this book have 'adopted' their owners. Sometimes strays who visited long enough to give their kittens to a human they trusted. Loving companions who give solace in times of grief, and little bundles of fur given as a child's first pet. This book is a celebration of the beauty, elegance and incredible capacity for love of the most selective of pets. Above all, it shows us why cats matter and why our lives are richer when they share the journey with us. ISBN/ASIN: 9781921966088. Our Book No: 31456. $30 AUD.

18. Chick, Suzanne; Chick, Gina (foreword) (2025). Searching for Charmian: The Daughter Charmian Clift Gave Away Discovers the Mother She Never Knew (3rd ed). Sydney: Summit Books / Simon & Schuster. 349 pp. Paperback octavo, very good plus condition, colour photos centre spread, minimal edgewear. Suzanne Chick, a 48-year-old adopted child, is surprised to discover that her biological mother is the well-known Australian novelist, Charmian Clift: a beloved but troubled columnist, novelist and essayist, married to novelist George Johnston. More than just a fascinating piece of literary history, this is a moving account of the consequences of adoption and Suzanne's search for her identity. As Suzanne learns about the mother she will never meet, she finds herself re-examining the course her own life has taken, gaining insight into the woman who brought her up as her adoptive mother, Originally published, 1994. This new edition in 2025 has a foreword by daughter Gina Chick (and granddaughter of Charmian), and an epilogue by Suzanne. ISBN/ASIN: 9781761631856. Our Book No: 18599. $28 AUD.

19. Chou, Joseph (2008). From Bicycles to Bentleys: A Journey of Success - Beijing to Sydney. Sydney: Ironfish. 167 pp. Paperback small octavo (with flaps), very good condition, black & white text-photos, glossy paper, minimal edgewear, autograph (author's written name & date). Born in Beijing in 1962, Joseph Chou was always different. He studied at the prestigious Peking University and in the US, and quickly rose to become a Chinese diplomat, including to the Chinese Consulate in Sydney. He lost that status when he migrated to Australia in 1991 to seek financial wealth. He started out again by delivering pizzas for $7 an hour, and now runs Ironfish, a fast growing property investment company. ISBN/ASIN: 9780646502083. Our Book No: 13744. $30 AUD.

20. Clyne, Densey ; Frazier, Jim (photographer) (2001). Australian Rainforests (Reprint ed) [Natural History Series]. Sydney, Frenchs Forest: Reed New Holland. 96 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, colour photos, light foxing edges, minor edgewear. Spectacular photos by Densey Clyne and Jim Frazier show us the amazing diversity in Australian tropical and sub-tropical rainforests, from the damp leaf-litter of the forest floor to the panoramic heights of the tree canopy. Text by Densey Clyne. This book will help visitors to the rainforests to see and understand more about these precious natural habitats. ISBN/ASIN: 1876334614. Our Book No: 41760. $25 AUD.

21. Coates, Ian (editor) (2020). Endeavour Voyage: The Untold Stories of Cook and the First Australians. Canberra: National Museum of Australia. 196 pp. Paperback quarto (with flaps), very good condition, colour text-photos & drawings (some full-page,) a few black & white & single-colour text-photos, front flyleaf removed, minimal edgewear. This book has been published to accompany the exhibition 'Endeavour Voyage: The Untold Stories of Cook and the First Australians', National Museum of Australia , 2 June 2020 - 26 April 2021. This well-illustrated publication is the back story for the exhibition. The National Museum worked closely with Indigenous people from communities along the east coast of Australia - people whose ancestors saw captain Cook and the Endeavour in 1770, to make the exhibition and write this companion book. ISBN/ASIN: 9781921953378. Our Book No: 41780. $35 AUD.

22. Cornelius, Helena; Bates, John (cartoonist) (1998). The Gentle Revolution: Men and Women at Work - What Goes Wrong and How to Fix It (1st ed). Sydney: Simon & Schuster Australia. 432 pp. Paperback small thick octavo, very good condition, tables, few black & white cartoons, minor edgewear. Bestselling self-help advice in support of workers, by Australian psychologist Helen Cornelius, who heads the Conflict Resolution Network, and co-author of the bestselling "Everyone Can Win". She opens our eyes to the dynamics of puzzling behaviour when masculine and feminine differences are in play in the workplace. She encourages us to understand what is behind workplace hassles and to respond in a way that enables men and women to value and enjoy working together. Includes delightful cartoons by John Bates. (This copy: First printing.). ISBN/ASIN: 0731805712. Our Book No: 6554. $25 AUD.

23. Cox, Peter; Garnett, Tommy (foreword) (1999). Australian Roses: Roses and Rose Breeders of Australia. Melbourne, Hawthorn: Bloomings Books. 49 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, thick card covers (with flaps), many colour photos, few light creases covers, tiny mark fore-edge & light stain fore-edge last few pages, small scratch rear cover, minor edgewear. This charming classic book by Peter Cox lists 373 Australian varieties roses, of which 237 are described and have colour photos. Rose breeders are also listed. Australian roses form a very important part of the Australian gardening heritage. A very special book for any rose grower and anyone interested to learn about the roses. SCARCE. ISBN/ASIN: 1876473029. Our Book No: 41803. $40 AUD.

24. Crew, Gary; Woolman, Steven (illustrator) (1995). The Watertower (Reprint ed). Adelaide, Flinders Park: Martin International / Era Publications. 32 pp. Hardback large quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, full-page colour drawings, minor edgewear, two stickers (one a prize sticker). A prizewinning innovative children's picture story by Gary Crew, supported by eerie illustrations by Steven Woolman. In the small rural town of Preston, two teenagers explore a sinister watertower. Nobody could remember when the watertower was built, or who had built it, but there it stood on iron legs rusted, its egg-shaped tank warped and leaking casting a long dark shadow across the valley - across Preston itself. An atmospheric and thought-provoking exploration of rural life and the impact of technology (note the use of satellites). The book belongs to a subgenre of science fiction known as gothic science fiction. The illustrations use a combination of chalk and pencil on black paper, and acrylic paint on textured board. The Children’s Book Council of Australia Picture Book of the Year. ISBN/ASIN: 186374200X. Our Book No: 5865. $28 AUD.

25. Crowe, Aileen; Kirby, Michael (foreword) (2022). Acts of Cruelty: Australia’s Immigration Laws and Experiences of People Seeking Protection after Arriving by Plane. Armadale, VIC: Palaver / Ethica Projects Pty Ltd. 229 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, few black & white text-photos & diagrams, minimal edgewear, autograph (written dedication by author title page). This book by Sister Aileen Crowe is born out of more than 20 years of assisting asylum seekers who arrive by plane seeking to be legally accepted into Australian society. The book documents the often cruel legal experiences of some of these asylum seekers, both individuals and families. The early chapters in the book explore the lives of these people before they arrived in Australia. The author, PhD, is a Franciscan nun who coordinates the Peace and Justice Office of the Sydney Catholic Archdiocese. (Published by Palaver / Ethica Projects, 2022.). ISBN/ASIN: 9780645588101. Our Book No: 41754. $30 AUD.

26. Da Cruz, Marghanita (2022). 60s Annandale: A Short Walk [1860s and 1960s]. Sydney, Annandale: Self-Published: Marghanita da Cruz / Lulu (Printers). 74 pp. Paperback small octavo, very good condition, black & white text-photos, maps, top corner tip front cover little creased, minor edgewear. This booklet reports an historic walk through Annandale (Sydney inner west), starting at the home of Charles Perkins in Glebe (Catherine Street), through Annandale, to Annangrove Cottage (Parramatta Rd, Petersham). The focus is on the contrast between the 1960s and 1860s. In the 1860s, much of Annandale was still bushland, though the Johnston family had started subdividing their 1799 Land Grant. The 1960s saw the demolition of many heritage homes, replaced by modern red brick homes and flats. This prompted the formation of the Annandale Association, lead by Betty Mason, which actively saved many buildings. Also, the threat of land acquisition for Inner West Expressways was part of the Green Ban movement of the 1960s. Annandale in the 1960s became a Bohemian place. The author is a former councillor (Inner West Council, Greens Party). This book is her sixth on historic buildings in Annandale. ISBN/ASIN: 9781471714900. Our Book No: 18605. $20 AUD.

27. Dalton, Simone P. (2005). Boring? Not Likely! Great Characters of Macarthur. Macarthur, VIC: Macarthur and District Historical Society Inc. 280 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, black & white text-photos, map, spine slightly faded, minor edgewear, autograph (author's written name title page). This fascinating book is about the characters of Macarthur, a town in the Western District of Victoria (Shire of Moyne). The town was home to author Rolf Boldrewood and many other people who make this town what it is. Simone Dalton is a journalist and former Macarthur resident. She has spent more than a decade tracing these and other lives. The result is a colourful collection of ordinary people with extraordinary tales. The stories will make you laugh, cry and, make you look at small Australian country towns in a new light. ISBN/ASIN: 0646442767. Our Book No: 31454. $30 AUD.

28. Darnton, Robert (2009). The Case for Books: Past, Present, and Future. New York: PublicAffairs. 220 pp. Hardback small octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), pages lightly toned as common, minor edgewear. A collection of 11 essays (previously published, here edited) by Robert Darnton exploring the evolution of publishing, particularly the digital revolution. He argues that digital technology enhances, rather than replaces, the physical book, while strongly advocating against corporate monopolies (like Google) in favor of a universal publicly funded digital library. The author is a book historian and professor and director of the Harvard University Library. This is an insider's view: he was a key negotiator when Google wanted to digitise all Harvard Library and other library books for Google Book Search (which became the world’s largest online library, but producing concerns about copyright theft and corporate control). ISBN/ASIN: 9781586488260. Our Book No: 18621. $30 AUD.

29. Darvall, Emily; Long, Jeremy (editor) (2005). Strugglers and Settlers: Darvall Family Letters 1839 - 1849 (2nd ed). Napier, NZ: Evolve Studios (Printer). 329 pp. Paperback small octavo, very good condition, flexible covers, black & white drawings, glossy paper, minor rubbing bottom edge, minor edgewear, autograph (editor’s written name title page). Jeremy Long has edited the letters of the Darvall Family, who sailed from England to New South Wales in 1839. The letters sent to cousins in England by the three Darvall sisters. They describe in detail their experiences on the voyage out and their first impressions of Sydney and the hinterland. The eldest sister, Emily Mary Darvall, was the most accomplished and devoted letter writer. Emily Mary was the grandmother of Banjo Paterson. Emily was also a gifted writer of verse and some of her verses are published in this book for the first time. The editor is a descendent of Emily Mary. A great way to learn about early Australian history. (This copy: Second edition, 2005, slightly corrected and updated, Evolve Studios, Napier, New Zealand. Not the first edition, 1994, Butterfly Books, Springwood. Note: Correction slip not present in this copy.). ISBN/ASIN: 0473104288. Our Book No: 41285. $85 AUD.

30. Davidson, Rodney (1970). A Book Collector's Notes on Items Relating to the Discovery of Australia: The First Settlement and the early Coastal Exploration of the Continent. Melbourne, North Melbourne: Cassell Australia. 138 pp. Hardback quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white photos (plates, some full-page), minor edgewear. Rodney Davidson provides a long overdue general guide to rare early Australian books, including bibliographies, reference books and catalogues, that record early European contacts with Australia, primarily elating to the discovery of Australia, the first settlement and the early coastal exploration of the Continent. There are six chapters. 1. A General Background to Collecting Australiana. 2. Terra Australia Incognito: Pre-Cook Voyages Factual and Fictitious. 3. Captain James Cook, R.N. F.R.S.: The Recorded European Discovery of the Elusive Eastern Coast. 4. The Foundation of the Nation: The First Fleet and the First Settlement. 5. Early French Voyages to Australia. 6. Early Coastal Voyages. In 1970, the author had been a noted collector of rare early Australian books for 22 years. (Standard edition.). ISBN/ASIN: 0304939919. Our Book No: 18628. $40 AUD.

31. Davies, Kerrie (2025). Miles Franklin Undercover: The Little-known Years When She Created Her Own Brilliant Career (1st ed). Sydney: Allen & Unwin. 304 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, black & white photos, bottom corner front cover little creased, minor edgewear. Kerrie Davies records a little-known part of the life of Miles Franklin that followed her success with 'My Brilliant Career’: her stay in the United Statnes. The author draws on a never-before-published manuscript and diary extracts from the year that Miles worked undercover as a servant, letters to Banjo Patterson, and archival sources from Australia and Chicago. This is the story of resilience and a determination by Miles to be her own heroine. ISBN/ASIN: 9781761470936. Our Book No: 41795. $26 AUD.

32. de Bougainville, Hyacinthe; Serge Riviere, Marc (translator, editor) (1999). The Governor's Noble Guest: Hyacinthe de Bougainville's Account of Port Jackson, 1825. Melboune: Melbourne University Press. 291 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, good condition (in good dustjacket), single colour illustrations (pale green), illustrated endpapers, light foxing edges, reverse side jacket lightly foxed (slight edgewear, few creases top edge & top spine), bottom edge covers & corners & spine ends slightly rubbed. This book is a translation of the private diaries of Baron Hyacinthe de Bougainville who was the son of the famous French pacific navigator Louis-Antoine de Bougainville. Baron de Bougainville commanded an expedition on the ships Thetis and Esperance to Macau, Manilla and Sydney (Port Jackson). He had a monument of his hero, La Perouse, erected at La Perouse, Botany Bay. His diaries recorded his reactions to the society of the colony, and his observations of some leading persons of the time, including Governor Brisbane. De Bougainville also gives detailed descriptions of journeys to the Blue Mountains, Emu Plains, Cow Pastures, Windsor, Parramatta, Liverpool, and other places. The diaries have never been published, and will make a valuable addition to recent works on the French in Colonial Australia. (Translated and edited by Marc Serge Riviere. A limied edition of 1000 copies.). ISBN/ASIN: 0522848524. Our Book No: 41779. $50 AUD.

33. De Rose, Peter; Parish, Mitchell (lyrics) (1939). Deep Purple [Albert's Standard Series, no 31]. Sydney / New York: J. Albert & Son / Robbins Music Corporation. 4 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, single folded sheet, minor edgewear, rubber price stamp. Sheet music by Peter de Rose (lyrics by Mitchell Parish) for the song Deep Purple. The British rock band Deep Purple is named for this song. It was the favorite song of guitarist Ritchie Blackmore's grandmother, who frequently played it on the piano. However, the famed rock band has never recorded or performed this song. (Copyright, Robbins Music Corp, 1939. This copy is the scarce Australian printing by J. Albert & Son. Price stamp: 45c.). Our Book No: 18627. $15 AUD.

34. deHaven-Smith, Lance (2013). Conspiracy Theory in America. Austin, TX: University of Texas Press. 260 pp. Paperback small octavo, very good condition, minor edgewear, owner's written name. Lance deHaven-Smith investigates how the hard-nosed realism of the Founding Fathers about the likelihood of elite political misconduct - articulated in the Declaration of Independence - has been replaced by current blanket condemnation of conspiracy beliefs - ludicrous by definition. He reveals that the term 'conspiracy theory' entered the American lexicon of political speech to deflect criticism of the Warren Commission (on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy) and traces it back to a CIA propaganda campaign to discredit doubters of the Commission report. He asks tough questions and connects the dots among 50 years of suspicious events, including the assassinations of John and Robert Kennedy, the attempted assassinations of George Wallace and Ronald Reagan, the crimes of Watergate, the Iran-Contra arms-for-hostages deal, the disputed presidential elections of 2000 and 2004, the major defense failure of 9/11, and the subsequent anthrax letter attacks. Sure to spark intense debate about the truthfulness and trustworthiness of the American government, this book offers a powerful reminder that a suspicious attitude toward government is crucial to maintaining American democracy. (Nonfiction genre: an example of deep-state literature, that is, conspiracies are often initiated or covered up by the government.). ISBN/ASIN: 9780292757691. Our Book No: 18604. $20 AUD.

35. Dick, Matthew (1980). Native Plants of Inner Western Sydney (Reprint ed). Sydney, Leichhardt: Leichhardt Association. 54 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, green pictorial card cover (spiral binding), typewritten text, black & white drawings, pages lightly toned, some foxing edges, minor edgewear. Matthew Dick has written this booklet on behalf of the Leichhardt Association (a local heritage group), with the aim of encouraging residents of Inner Western Sydney to reintroduce native plants to the area. At the rear, contains a table of trees and plants suitable for the inner west and south west suburbs of Sydney. (First printed, 1990. Reprinted in 1990, adding a page at the rear notifying the death of the author. This copy has the obituary. 1 of 4 available copies.). ISBN/ASIN: 0724045201. Our Book No: 12924. $26 AUD.

36. Dobbin, Cindy; Nicholls, Freda Marnie (2023). My Mother the Spy: The Daring and Tragic Double Life of ASIO Agent Mercia Masson. Sydney: Allen & Unwin. 307 pp. Paperback octavo, good condition, black & white photos, light foxing edges, few top corner tips pages folded, minor edgewear. This is the remarkable story by of an ASIO agent Mercia Masson who was hung out to dry. She was exposed at a Royal Commission called to investigate the extent of Soviet espionage in Australia, following the defection of Vladimir and Evdokia Petrov. Written in association with Mercia's daughter Cindy Dobbin, this story by Freda Marnie Nicholls brings to life a determined woman at the centre of dramatic events in Australian politics during the Cold War. ISBN/ASIN: 9781761067280. Our Book No: 31473. $18 AUD.

37. Dobre, Pete; Dobre , Cil (text) (2007). Paddlesteamers and Riverboats of the Murray River - Australia [Panoramic Series]. Adelaide, Happy Valley: Pete Dobre's Oz Scapes. 64 pp. Hardback small oblong, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial covers, full-colour full-page photos, map, minimal edgewear. A popular pictorial story of Australia's inland paddlesteamers and riverboats - from the time when paddlesteamers and other riverboats navigated the Murray River, New South Wales and South Australia. Contains interesting facts about life upon the Murray River. Some of the photos are of PS Mary Ann, PS Marion, Port of Echuca, PS Alexander Arbuthnot, PS Canberra, PS Melbourne, PS Adelaide, PV Mayflower, and Murray Princess. A pictorial look at some iconic early Australian inland maritime history. First edition stated. ISBN/ASIN: 9781920822071. Our Book No: 41778. $30 AUD.

38. Draper, Brian (2004). Dealing with Dementia: A Guide to Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias. Sydney: Allen & Unwin. 255 pp. Paperback small octavo, very good condition, tables, figures, minor edgewear. Brian Draper offers a down-to-earth, comprehensive and compassionate resource for all struggling to come to terms with a diagnosis of dementia and what it means. The author is a psychiatrist (psychogeriatrician) based at Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney. ISBN/ASIN: 1865088536. Our Book No: 25824. $30 AUD.

39. Durack, Mary; Millett, Patsy (editor); Millett, Naomi (editor) (2000). Pilgrimage: A Journey Through the Life and Writings of Mary Durack. Sydney: Bantam Books. 310 pp. Paperback trade, very good plus condition, black & white text-photos centre spread, minimal edgewear. A selection of the works of the Australian writer Mary Durack from the 1930s to 1980s. Includes short stories, poems, and extracts from her books (both fiction and family history). Her grandfather was an Irish immigrant who set up a cattle empire in the Kimberleys, far north Western Australia. This long-awaited collection of her favourite works, including some never before published, provides a rare glimpse into Mary's extraordinary experiences, from her Kimberley days on the family properties, her time with her own family in Broome, to her city home in Perth. Introduction by Mary Durack. Selected and edited by her daughters Patsy and Naomi Millett. ISBN/ASIN: 1863252436. Our Book No: 1115. $25 AUD.

40. Dwyer, Monte (2023). Struberville: Consequences of Isolation: Red in the Centre (Reprint ed). Australia: Monyer Pty Ltd. 230 pp. Paperback small trade, very good condition, colour photos, maps rear cover, minor edgewear. The true story of Bruce Schuler’s murder at Palmerville Station on the 9th of July, 2012. Four gold prospectors push their luck on a remote cattle station in Far North Queensland. They go to close to the homestead, and attract the attention of the landholders, but only three come away alive. Bruce’s murderers, Stephen Struber and his wife Dianne Wilson, had for decades been a law unto themselves, terrorising all who dared cross ‘their’ land. This book is a look at the darker side of isolation, and what happens to the civilising influence of society when nobody is watching out there. (Originally published, 2017. This copy: Reprint copy, 2023.). ISBN/ASIN: 9780987256867. Our Book No: 41738. $25 AUD.

41. Egan, Cecilia; Alger, Elizabeth (1996). The Magic Colours (1st ed). Sydney: Pancake Press / Pan Macmillan. 20 pp. Paperback oblong small quarto, very good condition, full-page full-colour drawings, bottom corner tip front cover little scuffed, minor edgewear. This Aboriginal children's tale by Cecilia Egan and Elizabeth Alger is about how all the birds were black until a little black dove pricked his foot on a piece of wood. His wound became very painful until a galah pecked the dove's foot, and beautiful colours splashed on to all the birds. Except the crow because he complained about their noise and tried to chase them away. He remains black, and the other birds have the colours that we see today. This beautiful Aboriginal legend has been adapted to be read and understood by children. This story is not intended to be an exact replica of the original tale but an attempt to convey the narrative in a way that talks to children. (The scarce first edition.). ISBN/ASIN: 033035812X. Our Book No: 41755. $18 AUD.

42. Egan, Cecilia; Alger, Elizabeth (illustrator) (2015). Puffing Tilly and the Rainbow Snake (1st ed). Sydney: Gecko Books / J. B. Books. 20 pp. Paperback small oblong quarto, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, corner tips covers little rubbed, light creases along the spine, minor edgewear. This beautiful modern Aboriginal children’s picture story by Cecilia Egan that incorporates the Aboriginal legend of the Rainbow Snake. A steam engine named Puffing Tilly takes cargos on long journeys through the Australian bush, and meets the Rainbow Snake. Puffing Tilly helps to find the Rainbow Snake's bush home where she can feel at peace, because she was not happy in the city and did not want to live there. Illustrated by Elizabeth Alger. ISBN/ASIN: 9780994251282. Our Book No: 41798. $16 AUD.

43. Elliott, Tim (2005). Spain by the Horns: A Trip to the Heart of the World's Most Colourful Nation (Reprint ed). Sydney: Bantam Books. 303 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, pages lightly toned as usual, minor edgewear. Tim Elliott elaborately describes his remarkable trip to Spain, the world’s most colourful nation. Spain is synonymous with flamboyance, passion, spontaneity and adventure. So when he heard about Jesulin, who all Spaniards talked about as a handsome and talented young bullfighter who fills arenas with adoring women, Elliott went looking for him. Criss-crossing Spain on a diet of tapas and sherry, he finds himself plunged headlong into a world of ancient ritual, eccentric characters and all-consuming passions. ISBN/ASIN: 1863254692. Our Book No: 25184. $12 AUD.

44. Ellis, Netta (1989). Braidwood, Dear Braidwood: A History of Braidwood and District. Braidwood, NSW: Self-Published: N. N. & N.M. Ellis. 214 pp. Paperback small quarto, good condition, black & white text-photos, illustrated endpapers, map, green flexible pictorial covers creased (during manufacture, present in most copies), some edgewear corner tips. Netta Ellis provides a local history of Braidwood region near Canberra. Family snapshots and photographs of historical events illustrate the book. The author became interested in researching the history of Braidwood when she moved to the district in 1968. The introduction mentions Mary Braidwood Mowle, the daughter of Dr Thomas Braidwood Wilson of 'Braidwood Farm'. Covers original Aboriginal inhabitants, settlers, convicts, graziers, farmers and timbermen. This well-researched book will interest anyone wanting to know about the history of Braidwood. (First edition, 1989.). ISBN/ASIN: 0731655893. Our Book No: 29291A. $25 AUD.

45. Emanuel, Cedric; Van Sommers, Tess (1981). Sydney Harbour. Sydney, North Ryde: Cassell Australia. 64 pp. Paperback oblong small quarto, good condition, black & white sketches, spine little scuffed, front hinge little split (all pages firm), light foxing pages & edges, inside covers & pages lightly toned, minimal edgewear. A fascinating view of Sydney Harbour from the sketches of well-known artist Cedric Emanuel and well-known writer Tess Van Sommers, who give life to these special views of Sydney Harbour. Plus surrounding areas such as Lady Bay and Camp Cove, Rose Bay, Double Bay, Garden Island, Farm Cove, Bennelong Point, and many others that are also worth a visit. ISBN/ASIN: 0726926728. Our Book No: 31445. $15 AUD.

46. Enders, Giulia; Enders, Jill (illustrator); Shaw, David (translation) (2017). Gut: The Inside Story of Our Body's most Under-rated Organ (Australian, new ed). Melbourne, Brunswick: Scribe Publications. 262 pp. Paperback large trade, very good condition, cute black & white drawings, minor edgewear. Bestseller by Giulia Enders, a German doctor, showing how our gut is one of the most important parts of our body. New research shows that gut bacteria play a role in everything from obesity and allergies to Alzheimer's. The author begins with her personal experience of illness that inspired her research, and goes on to explain everything from the basics of nutrient absorption to the latest science linking bowel bacteria with depression. (This new edition has an additional chapter on the gut-brain connection. Translated from German.). ISBN/ASIN: 9781925106671. Our Book No: 40651. $20 AUD.

47. Erikson, Thomas; Salomonsson, Jan (translator) (2022). Surrounded by Narcissists, or, How to Stop Other People's Egos Ruining Your Life (1st translated ed). London: Vermilion / Penguin Random House UK. 298 pp. Paperback small trade, very good condition, colour charts inside covers, top corner tip one page creased, minor edgewear. In his thought-provoking book, Thomas Erikson shares what narcissists are and shows ways to cope with their behaviour. With the help of the four-colour behavioural method made famous in 'Surrounded by Idiots', the author, a Swedish behavioural influencer, will show you how to identify and deal with the narcissists in your life. This is an interesting and practical book to help you to pursue a lighter, and happier life. (His four-colour method is very popular in Sweden, but is considered controversial by psychologists elsewhere.). ISBN/ASIN: 9781785043673. Our Book No: 31460. $16 AUD.

48. Erikson, Thomas (2024). Surrounded by Liars: How to Stop Lies and Half-truths Ruining Your Life (1st ed). London: Vermilion Penguin Random House UK. 358 pp. Paperback small trade, very good condition, colour charts inside covers, minor edgewear. Thomas Erikson will help you shatter the deception of liers for good. With the help of his four-colour behavioural method made famous in his bestselling book 'Surrounded by Idiots', the author, a Swedish behavioural influencer, will comprehensively show you how to identify and deal with the liars in your life. (His four-colur method is very popular in Sweden, but is considered controversial by psychologists elsewhere.). ISBN/ASIN: 9781785044762. Our Book No: 31459. $16 AUD.

49. Ferguson, Sarah; Drum, Patricia (with) (2016). The Killing Season Uncut: Based on the Acclaimed ABC Documentary Series. Melbourne: Melbourne University Press (MUP). 301 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, small dent spine edge, covers little rubbed, minimal edgewear. Sarah Ferguson records the uncut version of the documentary series 'The Killing Season' which is the brutal Rudd - Gillard saga that appeared on ABC-TV. This behind the cameras look reveals the untold stories and candid moments that did not go to air. Over 100 people were interviewed for the documentary, recording their graphic accounts of the public and private events that made the Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard Labor governments and then brought them undone. ISBN/ASIN: 9780522869958. Our Book No: 31461. $22 AUD.

50. Fisher, Joe (1998). Battlers in the Bush: The Batavia Goldfield of Cape York. Darwin: Self Published: W.J. Fisher & E. E. Fisher. 142 pp. Hardback large wide octavo, no jacket as issued, very good condition, many black & white photos, endpaper map, spine minimally faded, tiny bump base spine, minor edgewear. Joe Fisher has written this very special family history to help to preserve his large collection of photos, and give a readable book for his grandchildren. This book is based on family history and his early working life in the isolated Batavia River / Wenlock Goldfield in far north Cape York in Queensland. The book concludes in mid-1950s when he started a new career searching for uranium in the Northern Territory. The many photos bring his important story to life. ISBN/ASIN: 0646358162. Our Book No: 41774. $90 AUD.

51. Five Dock, Public School; Dawkins, Amanda (Principal) (2018). Making Five Dock. Sydney, Five Dock: Five Dock Public School. 128 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, colour text-photos (some full-page), few black & white photos, map, top corner flyleaf slightly creased, minor edgewear. This cookbook by Five Dock Public School staff and students has a diverse range of recipes, stories and photos about the history and landscape of this inner west Sydney suburb, and how the people living here have helped it to evolve. There are photos and a stories about Peter Dodds McCormick, Samuel Lyons, John Harris, and Brent Clements Rodd. Also how Five Dock began, a map of Five Dock Farm, a history of Great North Road, as well as the many recipes given by the families and friends, and the local community to put this beautiful book together. (No date, but about 2018, latest date on a recipe. No ISN in book. SCARCE: not in Trove.). Our Book No: 41805. $60 AUD.

52. Flammonde, Paris (1977). UFO Exist! (1st p/b ed). New York: Ballantine Books. 480 pp. Paperback small, good condition only, black & white photos centre spread, pages toned as usual, bottom corner tip rear cover creased, edges & endpapers lightly foxed, some edgewear, price sticker front cover. Paris Flammonde, a French UFO investigator, provides a broad-based history of UFO reports from prehistory to modern times, case reports, and whether governments and military has hushed up this topic. This first paperback edition has an insert of black & white photos. ISBN/ASIN: 0345256077. Our Book No: 3563. $12 AUD.

53. Flood, Josephine (2019). The Original Australians: The Story of the Aboriginal People (Revised & updated, reprint ed). Sydney, Crows Nest: Allen & Unwin. 412 pp. Paperback large thick octavo, very good condition, colour & black & white photos centre spread, maps, some edgewear, copy 2. The noted archeologist Josephine Flood tells the story of Australian Aboriginal history and society from its distant beginnings to the present day. The wisdom and paintings of the Dreamtime to the first contacts between Europeans and indigenous Australians, right through to modern times are covered. The resilience and adaptability of the Aboriginal people over millennia is one of the great human stories of all time. Second edition, 2019, revised and updated, mainly last chapter. (This copy: Second edition, 2019. 1 of 2 available copies.). ISBN/ASIN: 9781760527075. Our Book No: 41700A. $30 AUD.

54. Fox, Mem; Vivas, Julie (illustrator) (2007). Possum Magic (21st birthday, reprint ed). Adelaide, Malvern: Omnibus Books / Scholastic Australia. 28 pp. Hardback large square quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear. The bestselling classic Australian children's picture story by Mem Fox about the adventures of two possums, Hush and Grandma Poss (who casts magic spells). Hush is invisible, but wants to become visible. They travel around Australia eating Australian food, until they find food that makes Hush visible (vegemite, pavlova and lamingtons do the trick). This edition was released in 2004 to celebrate the book's 21st birthday. The simple text, and large delightful drawings by Julie Vivas, make this a wonderful story for all ages. (Originally published in 1983, and revised in 2004. This copy, 9th reprint, 2007.). ISBN/ASIN: 9781862915640. Our Book No: 18612. $20 AUD.

55. Fry, Stephen (2021). Troy (Our Greatest Story Retold) (Reprint ed). London: Penguin Books. 413 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, peephole front cover, colour drawings (plates), map, minor edgewear, cover design differs from stock photo. The story of Troy speaks to all of us: the kidnapping of Helen, a queen celebrated for her beauty, which sees the Ancient Greeks launch a thousand ships against the city of Troy (in modern Turkey), to which they lay siege for ten years. It is a terrible war with casualties on all sides, whose consequences become tragedies. This novel by Stephen Fry displays heroism and hatred, love and loss, revenge and regret, desire and despair. These human passions, written bloodily in the sands of a distant shore, that still speak to us today. (Book 3 of 5 novels by Stephen Fry based on Greek myths.). ISBN/ASIN: 9781405944465. Our Book No: 18630. $16 AUD.

56. Gapps, Dr Stephen (2012). Newington College: A Sesquicentenary History, 1863 - 2013. Sydney, Stanmore: Newington College. 328 pp. Hardback large octavo, no jacket as issued, very good plus condition, black & white & colour text-photos, decorative fore-edges, top corner tip covers little bumped, minimal foxing top edge. Heavy (1.3 Kg), and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. Dr Stephen Gapps tells the story of Newington College which started out in Sydney’s Wesleyan Methodist community, and its current incarnation a century and a half later as a leading independent Uniting Church School, one that is open to all. This book is not only about sandstone, bricks and mortar, but a functioning school. It tells the story not only from the viewpoint of administrators and staff, but also gives a voice to the boys who have attended its classes over the last 150 years. This book will be of interest to anyone wanting to learn about the history of the college, and its role in Australian society, past and present. ISBN/ASIN: 9780987301604. Our Book No: 41783. $100 AUD.

57. Gardiner (Piralko the Brolga), S. (1975). Bush Ballads by 'Piralko the Brolga'. Sydney, Darlinghurst: S. Gardiner. 20 pp. Paperback trade, card covers, stapled pamphlet, very good condition, black & white drawings, staples rusted, minor edgewear. This small booklet of 16 bush ballads by S. Gardiner (writing as Piralko the Brolga) reflects the varied nature of life in the Australian outback areas, past and present. Many were collected in Queensland as folklore, and published in 'The North Queensland Register', writing as 'Piralko the Brolga'. Two were published by the Winton Tourist Promotion Association. There is a glossary of words at the rear. (Unnumbered pages.). Our Book No: 24998. $15 AUD.

58. Gardner, Sue (editor) (2001). A - Z of Wool Embroidery: A Treasure Trove of Stitches, Hints and Designs for Beginners and Beyond: Hundred of Step-by-Step Photographs with Easy to Follow Instructions. Adelaide, Kent Town: Country Bumpkin Publications. 128 pp. Paperback small square quarto, very good condition, thick card covers, no title page (as issued), spirial binding, glossy paper, many colour drawings & text-photos (some full-page), black & white drawings (designs), spine ends little rubbed, top corner one page creased, minor edgewear, cover design differs from stock photo. This beautiful and useful book about wool embroidery, edited by Sue Gardner, is the fourth in Country highly acclaimed A to Z series from Country Bumpkin Publications. This book will help whether you with stitches, hints and designs for wool embroidery, whether you are a novice or a professional. It will give you new ideas, perspectives and renewed confidence. ISBN/ASIN: 095771596X. Our Book No: 41737. $30 AUD.

59. Gillespie, Rollo; Cutler, Sir Roden (foreword) (1975). Viceregal Quarters: An Account of the Various Residences of the Governors of New South Wales from 1788 until the Present Day (1st ed). Sydney: Angus & Robertson Publishers. 297 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white text-photos, colour plates, maps, minor edgewear jacket (light foxing reverse side), edges lightly foxed, pages lightly toned, autograph (written name by author of foreword). Heavy, and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. This book is a fascinating well illustrated history of the three main residences for the state governor of New South Wales. There is an account of the construction, repairs, improvements and furnishings of the various houses, and many antiquarian and historical details. The book also is about the history of the governors, who mainly came from the most distinguished British families. This book is a history of New South Wales social and political life from a fresh and highly significant viewpoint. (This copy: Autograph of A. R. Cutler, Governor of NSW, who wrote the foreword.). ISBN/ASIN: 0207129282. Our Book No: 41802. $30 AUD.

60. Godden, Judith (2016). Crown Street Women's Hospital: A History 1893 - 1983 (Reprint ed). Sydney, Crows Nest: Allen & Unwin. 382 pp. Paperback large thick octavo, good condition, black & white photos, black & white drawing, map, graphs, bottom corner tips some pages creased, base spine little bumped, small marks edge, front hinge slightly split (all pages firm), minor edgewear. Judith Godden provides a history of Crown Street Women's Hospital, Surry Hills, Sydney (Australia) that was the centre of caring for thousands of mothers and their families. Among the many individual stories is that of May Yarrowick, who in 1907 became the first formally trained Aboriginal midwife, and that of Edna Shaw, Sydney's most popular matron. The announcement of Crown Street's closure in 1983 resulted in public uproar and demonstrations in the streets. This comprehensive history reflects Sydney's rich past, and reveals why Crown Street's 90 years had such a powerful impact on so many. ISBN/ASIN: 9781743318409. Our Book No: 41809. $38 AUD.

61. Graham, Thomasin; Old, Ursula (illustrator) (2008). Ursula: A Life in Pictures (Ursual Old]. Sydney, Lane Cove: Thomasin Graham / Lester printing. 56 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, colour photos (paintings), glossy paper, minor edgewear. Thomasin Graham provides a richly illustrated tribute to her mother, Ursula Old, of Yanderra, New South Wales, who started prolific and talented painting only at age 56. She has produced over 200 silk screen prints - plus also some oils, pastels, crayons and ink. The author describes the silkscreen process, and follows her mother's career from Waverton to Yanderra, and the range of her subjects, including abstracts, flowers, seaside, oriental, butterflies, birds and still life. SCARCE. ISBN/ASIN: 9780646505756. Our Book No: 14210. $25 AUD.

62. Greste, Peter (2025). The Correspondent: Truth is Not the Only Casualty (Film Tie-In) (Revised, updated ed). Brisbane, St Lucia: University of Queensland Press (UQP). 347 pp. Paperback octavo, good condition, top corner tip front cover creased, small mark inside rear cover & last page, minor edgewear. This book spotlights the ongoing fight for press freedom by Australian journalist Peter Greste since his imprisonment in Egypt while working for Al-Jazeera. This revised and updated edition has an extended new chapter on the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza. Based on extensive interviews and research, this book was originally published as 'The First Casualty'. Retitled to tie in with the major film 'The Correspondent', this updated edition provides a first-hand insight into the challenges facing Western media in the face of terrorism. The cover has a picture of Richard Roxburgh and a sticker stating 'Now a major film'. ISBN/ASIN: 9780702269141. Our Book No: 31463. $20 AUD.

63. Grimm, Laurence G. (editor); Yarnold, Paul R. (editor) (1995). Reading and Understanding Multivariate Statistics (Reprint ed). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association (APA). 373 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, figures, tables, bottom edge little rubbed, pages faintly toned, minor edgewear. This book, edited by Laurence G. Grim and Paul R. Yarnold, is the first book in a series of 2 that presents fundamental conceptual aspects of typical multivariate techniques and measurement topics, and explains these procedures in simple, intuitive terms, using as few equations as possible. The author of each chapter provides example applications of each statistical analysis, the underlying assumptions and mechanics of the analysis, and a discussion of an interesting working example. Each chapter includes a glossary of terms and symbols that provides a quick way to access succinct definitions of fundamental concepts discussed in the text. Chapters include multiple regression, path analysis factor analysis, multidimensional scaling, MANOVA, discriminant analysis and understanding meta-analysis. For graduate students, this book may be a useful companion to the many standard texts that teach the students to perform multivariate analyses in statistics courses as preparation for doing their own research. ISBN/ASIN: 1557982732. Our Book No: 18606. $30 AUD.

64. Grose, Peter (2011). An Awkward Truth: The Bombing of Darwin February 1942 (Reprint ed). Sydney: Allen & Unwin. 258 pp. Paperback trade, good condition only, black & white photos centre spread, maps, top corner front cover creased, pages lightly toned, minor edgewear, old price marks. The Japanese bombing raid on Darwin, on 19 February 1942, was the first wartime assault on Australian soil. The Japanese struck with the same carrier-borne force that devastated Pearl Harbor ten weeks earlier. There was a difference: more bombs fell on Darwin, more civilians were killed, and more ships were sunk. The people of Darwin abandoned their town, leaving it to looters, a few anti-aircraft batteries, and a handful of dogged defenders with single-shot rifles. Yet the story has remained shadowy. Drawing on long-hidden documents and first-person accounts, Peter Grose reveals what really happened. There was much to be proud of in Darwin that day: courage, mateship, determination and improvisation. But the dark side of the story involves looting, desertion and a calamitous failed leadership. The author of this bestselling book is a former publisher and literary agent who previously wrote a similar book on the Japanese midget submarine attack on Sydney Harbour. (This copy: Trade paperback edition, 2011, reprint.). ISBN/ASIN: 9781742376073. Our Book No: 18634. $15 AUD.

65. Gunn, Mrs Aeneas (1987). We of the Never-Never and The Little Black Princess (Reprint ed) [Collector's Library of Australia's Great Books]. Sydney, Kensington: Times House. 229 pp. Hardback octavo, no jacket as issued, very good condition, red cloth cover (decorative gilt & black), top edge gilt, black & white photos centre spread, string bookmark. Mrs Aeneas (Jeannie) Gunn lucidly describes her time spent briefly at the remote Elsey cattle station, Northern Territory from 1902 until the death of her husband in 1903. The bestselling ’The Little Black Princess' (about an Aboriginal girl on the station) was published in 1905 and 'We of the Never-Never' in 1908 (about life on the station, written as a novel). The latter book has been placed first in this combined collector's edition (except the last chapter which is now the Afterword), because it tells of the trek to Elsey Station and of the many incidents that occurred during that journey and their stay at the station. ISBN/ASIN: 0858357097. Our Book No: 25176. $20 AUD.

66. Haggith, Mandy (2008). Paper Trails: From Trees to Trash - The True Cost of Paper. London: Virgin Books. 244 pp. Paperback small octavo, very good condition, figures, minor edgewear. Mandy Haggith reports on the global paper industry. She travels from the pristine forests and managed plantations of Canada, Russia and Indonesia to the pulp mills and paper factories of China and Britain, and the end uses in business, government, schools and homes throughout the world. She exposes the paper industry's dirtiest secrets, from environmental devastation to human rights abuses. ISBN/ASIN: 9780753513293. Our Book No: 25170. $20 AUD.

67. Haire, Mary (2007). Place is People: Annandale 1907 / 2007. Sydney: Self-Published: Mary Haire. 32 pp. Paperback large quarto, good condition only, black & white photos (colour photos centre spread), glossy paper, some edgewear & spinewear, two small stickers internal page, autograph (author's written dedication). Mary Haire provides a brief history of some people and places in Annandale, with a focus on 1907 compared to 2007, 100 years later. The author is a NIDA graduate and actress, drama teacher and history researcher. Supported by the Leichhardt Council History Grant Scheme. SCARCE booklet. (Limited edition, 250 copies, 2007, as stated on rear cover. No ISBN in book.). Our Book No: 4788. $30 AUD.

68. Hall, Glen (1996). The Road to the River (1839 - 1939); or Draylines to Deep Water (3rd ed). Tabulam, NSW: West of the Range Historical Society. 218 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, black & white drawings & photos, maps, minor foxing inside covers & edges, light toning pages, few small marks bottom edge & rear cover, minor edgewear. This is the story about the Clarence Valley and the Road is the old wool route from the New England Tableland to the river ports, especially Tenterfield to Lawrence and Grafton. In this fascinating book, Glen Hall has written about the history of the people who travelled the road and the people who settled along the way. The many photos and drawings bring the book to life, and it would make an interesting addition to any local history library. (Originally published, 1977. This copy: Third edition stated, 1996.). ISBN/ASIN: 0959825738. Our Book No: 41741. $40 AUD.

69. Halpern, David; Thaler, Richard H. (foreword) (2015). Inside the Nudge Unit: How Small Changes Can Make a Big Difference (Reprint ed). Melbourne: W H Allen / Penguin Random House UK. 383 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, black & white text-photos, figures, pages lightly toned, edges lightly foxed, minor edgewear. Dr David Halpern, behavioural scientist and head of the Behavioural insights Team, or the 'Nudge Unit', at NO 10 Downing Street, goes inside the unconventional money-saving initiative that plans to make a big difference by using small, simple changes in behaviour. Every day we make decisions, but unfortunately, we often choose poorly. We are all susceptible to biases that can lead us to make bad decisions that make us poorer, less healthy and less happy. And, as Halpern shows, no choice is ever presented to us in a neutral way. By knowing how people think, we can make it easier for them to choose what is best for them, their families and society. Using dozens of eye-opening examples the author demonstrates how to nudge us in the right directions, without restricting our freedom of choice. A unique new way of looking at the world for individuals and governments alike. For example, government can implement policy to 'nudge' us in the desirable direction. . ISBN/ASIN: 9780753556542. Our Book No: 41751. $30 AUD.

70. Harper, Andy; LaPaglia, Anthony (foreword) (2006). The Socceroos: Voodoo to Destiny. Sydney, Balmain: Limelight Press. 363 pp. Paperback octavo (with flaps), good condition, black & white photos, light foxing edges, few creases in flaps & bottom edge front cover, small bumps edges, light stain inside rear cover & last page, cover, some edgewear. Andy Harper talks to the Socceroos about their personal and professional lives from their childhood to the present. They talk about that special night in November 2005 when, together with coach Gus Hiddink, they took the Australian soccer team into the finals of the 2006 World Cup. These biographical sketches are based on interviews by the author. (Published in Balmain.). ISBN/ASIN: 0975708090. Our Book No: 41782. $18 AUD.

71. Harvey, Roland (2014). The Wombats Go On Camp (Reprint ed). Sydney, Crows Nest: Allen & Unwin. 28 pp. Paperback oblong quarto, good condition, colour drawings, spine little faded, few small mark & foxed spots, minor edgewear, faint sticker mark rear cover. The wombats go on their first school camping trip with their teachers. The wombats explore, build, cook, perform, climb, jump, scare each other silly and have the time of their lives. We also learn about all the individual characters of each wombat. This delightful children's picture book by Roland Harvey with the easy-to-read text and full-page colour drawings will suit all ages. ISBN/ASIN: 9781760111533. Our Book No: 31470. $15 AUD.

72. Hasler, Julie S.; Greenaway, Kate; Lewis, Di (photographer) (1989). Kate Greenaway Cross Stitch Designs (Australian ed). Sydney: Greenhouse Publications. 120 pp. Hardback large quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, full-page black & white & colour drawings & photos, colour frontispiece, reverse side rear free endpaper foxed, minor edgewear, sticker on margins one page. The designs illustrated in this book by Julie S. Hasler, based on Kate Greenaway's classic children's tales, show many ways in which embroidery cross-stitch can be used to decorate the home, or to make children's clothes or unusual gifts. Chapters: lace-trimmed cushions, cot quilt, framed pictures, lavender bags, greeting cards, miniatures, tablecloth, jam-pot covers, trinket boxes, paperweights, nightdress bag, child's skirt. (Australian edition, Greenhouse, 1989. Originally published by David & Charles, Newton Abbot, 1989.). ISBN/ASIN: 0864362927. Our Book No: 24987. $20 AUD.

73. Hassan, Riaz (2008). Inside Muslim Minds (1st p//b ed). Melbourne, Carlton: Melbourne University Press (MUP). 380 pp. Paperback thick octavo, very good condition, tables, figures, light foxing bottom edge, pages lightly toned, minor edgewear. Australian academic Riaz Hassan provides a comparative study of contemporary Islamic consciousness. This important book looks into the aspects of the Muslim faith, and its place in the 21st century. The author uses data gathered from more than 6000 respondents from Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Pakistan and Turkey. The attitudes to religious commitment, the status of women, the concept of jihad and its alleged links to terrorism, Islamic philanthropy, attitudes towards blasphemy and Muslim perceptions of the 'other’', are all examined. The book argues for a new intellectual commitment that honours Islamic heritage yet simultaneously confronts Islamic reassertion and the sense of powerlessness felt by Muslims as thery strive to reaffirm their faith in the 21st century. ISBN/ASIN: 9780522854817. Our Book No: 41753. $35 AUD.

74. Heroesoekarto; Carter, Ketha (translator) (1991). The Mahabharata from Indonesia. Melbourne, Brighton: Ketha Carter. 64 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, card cover, stapled pamphlet, minor edgewear. The Mahabharata is a lengthy epic poem from Ancient India that is a foundation of Hinduism. Heroesoekarto in Indonesia has written 20 booklets based on stories from this epic. This is the first booklet, here translated from Indonesian by Ketha Carter. This first story is not usually included in English translations of the original Sanskrit language. ISBN/ASIN: 0646028979. Our Book No: 14214. $12 AUD.

75. Hewitt, Furze; Roach, Robert (photos); Hoggan, Josephine (illustrator) (1995). Heirloom Knitting for Dolls: Classic Patterns in Knitted Cotton (Reprint ed). Sydney, Kenthurst: Kangaroo Press. 87 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, black & white drawings & photos, colour text-photos, minimal foxing edges, minor edgewear. Basic knitting skills are all that you need to knit the designs in this beautiful book by Australian designer Furze Hewitt. Most of the designs are from the 19th century. These treasured instructions which were often in a fragile state have been preserved in this book. Some of the miniature garments reflect the styles worn by the children of the period. There are 92 patterns for your doll. The patterns include: a knitted doll created for this book, covers for your dolls stands, a miniature circular tablecloth, and an ensemble for babies. There is also a selection of edgings, beadings, and braids. Many of the colour plates show the dolls in unusual tableau situations, a new way of doll presentation and display. ISBN/ASIN: 0864176562. Our Book No: 41748. $25 AUD.

76. Hillary, Eve (1997). Children of a Toxic Harvest: An Environmental Biography (An Environmental Autobiography) (1st ed). Melbourne: Lothian Books / Thomas C. Lothian. 177 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, top edge little creased, bottom corner tip front cover creased, pages lightly toned as common, minor edgewear. True story of nurse Eve Hillary and her children, whose lives were devastated by acute environmental illnesses. Specifically, she suffers from chronic fatigue syndrome caused by hazardous chemicals on her 2000-hectare family cattle and farm and horse stud. Eve's triumph over adversity, and her courage, is very inspiring for everyone interested in the environmental chemical pollution. (First edition, 1997.). ISBN/ASIN: 0850918502. Our Book No: 20309. $30 AUD.

77. Holden, Robert (2005). Crackpots, Ratbags and Rebels: A Swag of Aussie Eccentrics. Sydney: ABC Books. 240 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, tiny toned spot fore-edge, minor edgewear & rubbing, old price marks. This book by Robert Holden is a collection of yarns and humorous stories about 18 of Australia's most eccentric characters. Rosaleen Norton, Eve Langley, Billy Blue, spiritualist Prime Minister Alfred Deakin, Bea Miles and Percy Grainger are all in this fascinating book. The author is a prolific and notable writer on Australian historical themes. ISBN/ASIN: 0733315410. Our Book No: 29073. $20 AUD.

78. Hollows, Fred ; Corris, Peter (2014). Fred Hollows: An Autobiography (2nd, reissue ed). Sydney: Kerr Publishing. 296 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, minor edgewear, cover design differs from stock photo. Autobiography of Fred Hollows, the New Zealand-Australian ophthalmologist (1929 - 1993) who tirelessly worked with great altruism to prevent blindness from trachoma that was endemic in Aboriginal communities, and in underdeveloped countries such as Eritrea, Nepal and Vietnam. The Fred Hollows Foundation continues this work. Written with help from Peter Corris. (Originally published, 1991. This copy is a later revised edition, as reissued in 2014.). ISBN/ASIN: 1875703241. Our Book No: 4781. $18 AUD.

79. Horsfield, Jennifer (2007). Mary Cunningham: An Australian Life (Reprint, corrected ed). Canberra, Charnwood: Ginninderra Press. 254 pp. Paperback small octavo, very good condition, black & white photos centre spread, minor edgewear, old price marks, autograph (author's written dedication). Jennifer Horsfield reveals the story of Mary Cunningham who lived in the Canberra region from the late 1800s. Her life, spanning the last 30 years of the old century and the first thirty years of the new, was bound up with some of the great stories of early Australian nationhood: the prosperity brought by wool, the arrival of Federation, the imperial enthusiasms of the Edwardian era, the creation of the national capital, and the sorrows and losses of the Great War. This biography draws upon both the public record and private correspondence to reveal Mary Cunningham as a sensitive and thoughtful woman, struggling to find a sense of purpose and value in her life at a time of great social change. (Originally published, 2004. This copy: Slightly corrected, 2007. Dedication reads: "For Vicki. Best wishes! Jenny."). ISBN/ASIN: 9781740272674. Our Book No: 27390. $20 AUD.

80. Humphries, Allan (editor) (1983). Hobby Farming: The First Steps (Reprint ed). Sydney: ABC Books / Australian Broadcasting Commission. 103 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, bottom corner tip front cover & few pages little creased, minimal foxing edges, minor edgewear. This book, edited by Allan Humphries, is based on the ABC Radio series about advice for beginning to run a hobby farm. There are a lot of good ideas, for example, about finance, taxation, managing animals, fencing, pest control, the soil, and legal issues. The editor is a producer for ABC Country Hour, who was raised on a citrus farm near Gosford, NSW. SCARCE. ISBN/ASIN: 0642973830. Our Book No: 25154. $12 AUD.

81. Hurley, Captain Frank (1981). Pearls and Savages: Adventures in the Air, on Land and Sea in New Guinea (Facsimile ed). New York / Hong Kong: G. P. Putnam's Sons, / JAC Press. 414 pp. Hardback large quarto (26.5 x 20.0 cm), dustjacket (flaps all sides), very good condition (in very good dustjacket), green cloth cover, full-page black & white photos (including frontispiece portrait), top edge gilt (little marked), minor foxing endpapers & facsimile title page, front cover jacket little scratched (minor foxing, some edgewear), rubber stamp front pastedown, protected by removable semiarchival plastic sleeve. Very heavy (1.7 Kg), and not for sale outside Australia. Captain Frank Hurley was a noted Australian adventurer and photographer (including World War 1 for the Australian Army). This remarkable publication results from an expedition to New Guinea, by land sea and air (aviation developed quickly after WW1 to service the goldfields). His observations and experiences among the indigenous peoples are graphically recorded in word and picture. (This copy: No 459 of a limited facsimile edition of 1000 copies, published by JAC Press, Hongkong, 1981. No ISBN in book. Originally, published by G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1924. Has 82 outstanding monochrome photos by Frank Hurley. The paper is high-grade cream-tinted stock.) ISBN/ASIN: B001OP57BW. Our Book No: 14230. $120 AUD.

82. Hurst Thomas, David; DeloriaVine, J. R. (foreword) (2000). Skull Wars: Kennewich Man, Archaeology, and the Battle for Native American Identity (1st p/b ed). New York: Basic Books. 326 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, black & white plates & drawings, minor edgewear. The 1996 discovery, near Kennewick, Washington, of a 9,000-year-old Caucasoid skeleton brought more to the surface than bones. Archaeologist David Hurst Thomas traces the ancient roots of the Kennewick Man controversy and lawsuit. This is the story behind the battle for Native American (Indigenous) identity, in particular regarding a law stating that the bones belonged to them. He records the conflicts between archaeologists and native Americans - and shows how the two groups can better work together on archeological scientific research projects in the future. ISBN/ASIN: 9780465092253. Our Book No: 31466. $30 AUD.

83. Isham, Steve; Isham, Marion (2015). Daniel the Devil (Reprint ed). Margate, TAS: Bandicoot Books. 32 pp. Hardback large quarto, no jacket as issued, good condition, pictorial cover, glossy pages, colour drawings, top spine little bumped, corner tips covers little scuffed, non-author written dedication, autograph (author's written name). Delightful Australian children's picture book by Steve and Marion Isham. This is a story about a Tassie Devil named Daniel who loses his brother while playing a game. He goes in search of him and gets lost. He has many adventures before he is rescued and placed back with his mother and brothers. The book contains facts about Tasmanian Devils at the rear, and there are 16 riddles to solve. The answer to each riddle, or a hint of it, is on the same page as the riddle. ISBN/ASIN: 9780987384003. Our Book No: 41757. $30 AUD.

84. Johnston, George; Mathews, Brian (introduction) (1987). My Brother Jack (New, 1st printing ed) [Imprint Classics]. Sydney: Collins / Angus & Robertson. 369 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, minor edgewear. A classic Australian novel by George Johnston about the childhood of brothers David and Jack Meredith during the First World War, living in a patriotic suburban Melbourne household. It is autobiographical, as explained in the introduction by Brian Mathews and short notes at the rear of the novel. (Originally published, 1964. This copy is Collins / Angus & Robertson paperback Imprint Classics edition, 1988, 1st printing.). ISBN/ASIN: 0207166412. Our Book No: 4787. $20 AUD.

85. Jones, Robert. T. O.; Jones, Terry (editor) (2006). Dr Karl Owen Jones: Thirteen Years of Contribution to the Campbelltown Community. Sydney, Campbelltown: Campbelltown and Airds Historical Society Inc / Printed by CBS Printing. 110 pp. Paperback small wide trade, very good condition, black & white text-photos, colour photos including inside front & rear covers, top corner tip rear cover creased, minor edgewear. This is a biography of Dr Karl Owen Jones who was the town medical doctor in Campbelltown, Sydney, New South Wales, for 13 years from 1931 to 1944. This biography was written in Malanda, QLD, by his son Robert, with some assistance from his brothers and sisters. Their book contains biographical details and early schooling, medical education and careers, medical activities outside the general practice including asthma and allergy clinics and Milby Private Hospital, Introduction of Campbelltown Baby Health Service, Beverley Park Crippled Children Home, Formation of the Campbelltown Nursing Auxiliary, Sport, Community activities, Family, Opening of the Dr K. O. Jones Memorial Baby Health Centre. ISBN/ASIN: 0957827792. Our Book No: 41744. $30 AUD.

86. Kawamura, Genki; (translator), Eric Selland (2018). If Cats Disappeared from the World (1st U.K p/b ed). London: Picador / Pan Macmillan. 201 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, thick card covers with flaps, edges lightly foxed, pages lightly toned, minor edgewear. A remarkable million-copy bestselling Japanese novel by Genki Kawamura. This is the story of a young postman who is estranged from his family, living alone with his cat Cabbage for company. His doctor tells him he has only months to live. The Devil appears with an offer: in exchange for making one thing disappear, he can have one extra day of life. In dealing with the Devil, the narrator takes himself and his beloved cat to the brink. This is a moving tale of loss and reconciliation, of one man's journey to discover what really matters in modern life, including reconciliation with his father. (Translated from Japanese.). ISBN/ASIN: 9781509889174. Our Book No: 31468. $16 AUD.

87. Kay, Phillip (1985). The Far-Famed Blue Mountains of Harry Phillips. Leura, NSW: Second Back Row Press. 96 pp. Paperback square quarto, very good condition, black & white text-photos, sepia (brown-tinted) coloured endpapers, minor edgewear. This biographical book by Phillip Kay contains many remarkable photographic images by Harry Phillips, photographer, printer and publisher in the period 1909 - 1944, mostly of Sydney and the Blue Mountains. He was a friend of 'loner' Frank Hurley, who shared his interest in clouds. The photos included in this book attest to Harry Phillips' skill and passionate attachment to his beloved mountains. This wonderful book will interest anyone who likes early Australian photography, tourism, or the history of the Blue Mountains of New South Wales (NSW). ISBN/ASIN: 0909325456. Our Book No: 27134. $35 AUD.

88. Keith, Timothy Z. (2009). Multiple Regression and Beyond (Reprint ed). Boston: Allyn & Bacon / Pearson. 534 pp. Hardback small quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, many figures & tables, appendices, minor edgewear, remainder star. Heavy, and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. Timothy Z. Keith provides a remarkably lucid conceptual introduction to multiple regression in two parts. Part 1 (9 chapters) concentrates on multiple regression, including types (simultaneous, sequential, stepwise, categorical variables). Part 2 (7 chapters) looks beyond multiple regression to path analysis, structural equation modelling and confirmatory factor analysis. Each chapter has a simple guide to statistics, SPSS output, assumptions, cautions, summary, and final exercise questions. (This copy: First edition, 2006 reprint.). ISBN/ASIN: 0205326447. Our Book No: 18618. $38 AUD.

89. Kelly, Sean (2021). The Game: A Portrait of Scott Morrison. Melbourne: Black Inc. 278 pp. Paperback octavo, good plus condition, minor edgewear, signed sticker front cover, autograph (author's written name). Journalist Sean Kelly gives a definitive portrait of Scott Morrison, a Sydney-based Liberal politician not quite like any other, who later Prime Minister during difficult times. Morrison looks at politics as a game which he must win. He also understands something essential about Australia, but there are some things he does not understand. This is the story of those failures, too. ISBN/ASIN: 9781760643119. Our Book No: 31465. $18 AUD.

90. Keneally, Thomas (1986). The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith (Reissue ed) [Collector's Library of Australia's Great Books]. Sydney, Kensington: Times Books. 178 pp. Hardback small octavo, no jacket as issued, very good condition, decorative red leatherette cover (embossed gilt edge decoration), top edge gilt, minimal edgewear, ribbon bookmark. Australian novel based on the life of the Aboriginal bushranger Jimmy Governor. By the noted Irish-Australian novelist Thomas Keneally. From the series Collector's Library of Australia's Great Books. ISBN/ASIN: 0858359847. Our Book No: 25178. $20 AUD.

91. Ker Wilson, Barbara; Lessac, Frane (illustrator) (2005). The Day of the Elephant. Sydney: Angus & Robertson / HarperCollinsPublishers Australia. 32 pp. Hardback oblong quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, red cloth spine, colour drawings, minor edgewear. A fictional children's picture story about the great elephant named Mae Jabu. A beautiful story celebrating the amazing sixth sense of animals and one brave elephant who saved a group of children during the tsunami disaster in southern Thailand. The story is told by Barbara Ker Wilson and the beautiful paintings are by Frane Lessac. The story would suit any age, as would the bright happy illustrations. (All royalties from the sale of this new book were donated to the Asian Tsunami Effort.). ISBN/ASIN: 0207200556. Our Book No: 41414. $28 AUD.

92. Kessler, David (2017). Capture: Unraveling the Mystery of Mental Suffering (1st p/b ed). New York: HarperPerennial. 406 pp. Paperback small trade, very good condition, small bump top spine, spine ends little rubbed, remainder stripe top edge, minor edgewear. Dr. David Kessler examines some of the most profound questions about mental illness. He discusses everyday unhappiness to addiction and depression - how they are connected? He looks at insights from psychology, medicine, neuroscience, literature, philosophy, and theology. He examines the main role of the concept of capture in mental illness. He looks to the emotionally resonant lives of people such as David Foster Wallace, Virginia Woolf, William James, Tennessee Williams, John Belushi, Sylvia Plath, Robert Lowell, among others. He explains how capture is at play in their lives and - by extension - our own. This book gives an insight into how we form thoughts and emotions, manage trauma, and heal. The book is an intimate and critical exploration of the most enduring human mystery of all: the mind. ISBN/ASIN: 9780062388520. Our Book No: 31462. $20 AUD.

93. King, Captain Philip Gidley; Phillip, Captain Arthur; Hunter, Captain John (1983 ). New South Wales General Standing Orders: Selected from the General Orders Issued by Former Governors, from the 16th of February, 1791, to the 6th of September, 1800; Also, General Orders Issued by Governor King, from the 28th of September, 1800, to the 30th of September, 1802. (Facsimile ed). Melbourne, Black Rock: History Books Australia. 134 pp. Hardback small octavo, no jacket as issued, good condition, marbled boards, half-bound light brown cloth (spine & both corners), maps, rear pages little foxed, limited edition label at rear little creased & foxed (faint glue mark reverse side of page), string bookmark, small bookshop sticker. In cloth slipcase (minimal flecking). A facsimile of the very first book published in Australia, 1802, by the Government Printer, Sydney (only 3 copies are known to exist). This facsimile edition starts with selected standing orders issued by Governors Arthur Phillip and John Hunter (12 pages), followed by general orders and proclamations by Governor Philip Gidley King (122 pages, separately numbered). Some examples [edited]: John Simmonds has been sentenced to hard labour for 12 months. There being only 12 weeks salt meat remaining in the stores, [none for] all women, children and those men not actively employed until further notice. The days for grain being received into the stores from individuals at Sydney, Parramatta and Hawkesbury are Fridays. (No. 65 of a limited edition of 150 copies, by History Books Australia, 1983. ISBN not printed in book. 12 + 122 pages.) ISBN/ASIN: 0959201505. Our Book No: 30165. $130 AUD.

94. Kings Cross, Community Aid and Information Service (1981). King Cross 1936 - 1946 (Memories King Cross 1936 - 1946). Sydney, Potts Point: Kings Cross Community Aid and Information Service / Doyle Printing Services (Printers). 161 pp. Paperback small folio, very good condition, flexible cover (with flaps), black & white text-photos (some full-page) & drawings (cartoons), typewritten text, minor flecking spine, minor edgewear. The Kings Cross Community Aid and Information Service provides valuable stories about life in Kings Cross (an iconic Sydney inner eastern suburb) during the decade 1936 to 1946 . The Management Committee established a 'Share Your Memories' working group in 1979 to better preserve the local social history. ISBN/ASIN: 0959411607. Our Book No: 18613. $60 AUD.

95. Kinsky, Roger (2007). Online Investing on the Australian Sharemarket (3rd, reprint ed). Brisbane, Milton: WrightBooks / John Wiley & Sons Australia. 360 pp. Paperback small octavo, very good condition, figures & charts, tables minor edgewear. Roger Kinsky, a share investor and business technologist, provides a clear account of the new user-friendly online world of stockmarket investing that empowers the individual trader. Topics covered include: Online resorces and brokers * Buying and selling shares online * Technical and fundamental analysis * Trading strategies to maximise profits * Gearing your investments. (This copy: Third edition reprint, 2007, fully revised and updated.). ISBN/ASIN: 0731406435. Our Book No: 18594. $20 AUD.

96. Kirk, Uncle Joe; Harrold, Sandi (illustrator) (2014). Karana: The Story of the Father Emu. Gosford, NSW: Scholastic Australia. 20 pp. Paperback small square quarto, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, corner tips covers little scuffed, minor edgewear. A beautiful children's picture story by Uncle Joe Kirk about a father emu named Karana who has to take care of the eggs when mother emu leaves home. He tends to the emu chicks as they hatch! The clear simple text and bright drawings by Sandi Harrold will appeal to children of all ages. An Australian Aboriginal story by a Brisbane and Wakka Wakka elder. ISBN/ASIN: 9781743623138. Our Book No: 41789. $15 AUD.

97. Kreckler, John F. (1993). The Story of Victoria Barracks: From Sydney Cove to Paddington Hill (1st ed). Sydney, Paddington: Army Museum Society, Victoria Barracks. 102 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, card covers, black & white text-photos, maps, minimal foxing edges, minor edgewear. John Kreckler has done painstaking research to write a book of considerable interest on the history of the Victoria Barracks in Paddington (an eastern suburb of Sydney). This book is dedicated to the memory of the late Lieutenant Colonel D. C. Fewtrell, ED (RL), Founding Commandant and later Honorary Colonel, Victoria Barracks (NSW) Corps of Guides (deceased 31 January 1990). This copy: First edition, 1993. ISBN/ASIN: 0646135570. Our Book No: 25382. $20 AUD.

98. Kuypers, Fernande (photographer); Bloemen, Anne; Mason, Bonita (2002). Broome: Through the Lens of Master Photographer Fernande Kuypers. Broome, WA: Broome Historical Society. 112 pp. Paperback small square quarto, very good condition, black & white text-photos (some full-page), glossy paper, minimal edgewear. Fernande Kuypers, of Belgium's Studio Leyssen, printed and mounted nearly 200 of the superb photographs that she took in Broome during a three week visit in 2001. These photos formed an exhibition, on the theme of Broome's festival of the pearl: Shinju Matsuri: Many People - One Community. She then donated the collection to the people of Broome in appreciation of their warmth and welcome. The Broome campus of the University of Notre Dame Australia accepted the gift, on behalf of the community, and is looking after and exhibiting the collection. (1 of 2 available copies.). ISBN/ASIN: 0957993110. Our Book No: 25189. $20 AUD.

99. Lamb, Rebecca (2006). Macquoid of Waniassa: Portrait of a Colonial Sheriff (1st ed). Canberra, Wanniassa: Waniassa Publications. 293 pp. Paperback small trade, very good condition, black & white & colour photos (Including a watercolour), few black & white sketches, maps, light foxing edges, minor edgewear. The story of Thomas Macquoid who was Sheriff of the Supreme Court of New South Wales. He purchased Waniassa farm (one 'n') in the early 1830s. He was meticulous, intelligent and hard working, and envisaged prosperity and prestige for his family. But he struggled to make a quick fortune and retire comfortably, and his health suffered by the pressure of office, bad financial ventures, disastrous drought and a depressed economy. The Sheriff's administration became troublesome and his life ended in tragedy. (His most famous case was administering the trial of the white murderers of Aborigines at Myall Lake.) The southern Canberra suburb of Wanniassa consumed Macquoid's grazing property in the 1970s and its name is a reminder of the region's colonial pastoral history. ISBN/ASIN: 0977523705. Our Book No: 41791. $50 AUD.

100. Lane, Karly (2025). Needle in a Haystack: A Buried Past and a Family Curse: Can New Love Survive the Truth? (1st ed). Sydney: Allen & Unwin. 369 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, minor edgewear. Australian novel about family history, legends of love and curses handed down through families. Lottie Fairchild is fascinated by history, and she loves her antique shop in Banalla. Professor Damian Loxley comes to town to research Jack McNally, the gentleman bushranger and a historic cold case: the mysterious disappearance of a colonial lady. The author, Karly Lane, previously wrote 'North Star'. This the her 25th rural romance. ISBN/ASIN: 9781761069345. Our Book No: 31472. $20 AUD.

101. Larsen, Rebecca; Kereama, Justin (translator); Solomona, Tania (translator); Inia, Paul (singer); Larsen, Richard (music) (2020). Row, Row, Row Your Waka: Includes Book and Song in English and Maori (Reprint ed). Auckland: Bateman Books. 32 pp. Paperback small square quarto, very good condition, thick card pictorial covers (with flaps), colour text-drawings, minor edgewear, bonus CD inside rear cover. Children's picture story by Rebecca Larsen about the adventures of a Kiwi, a Pukeko, and a Hoiho who are three New Zealand bird friends who decide to go on an adventure together, in their waka (Maori for canoe or boat). This very special book is written in English plus translation into Maori. The large colourful drawings will appeal to any age. ISBN/ASIN: 9781869539573. Our Book No: 41766. $18 AUD.

102. Lehmann, Geoffrey; Magerl, Caroline (illustrator) (2001). Sky Boy. Sydney: Mark Macleod Books / Hodder Headline Australia. 28 pp. Hardback large quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, watercolour drawings, few faint toned spots few pages & rear free endpaper, minor edgewear. A wonderful children's picture story by poet Geoffrey Lehmann about a sister's courage and love. Teresa is stubborn and maybe a bit mad. wFollowing her fisherman father's advice, she rows her boat through the storm to an island retreat with a baby (Sky Boy) and Rosa the cow on board. She can only be saved by a miracle. Supurb watercolour drawings by Caroline Magerl. SCARCE. ISBN/ASIN: 0733611826. Our Book No: 25076. $20 AUD.

103. Leigh, Andrew (2021). What's the Worst that Could Happen? Existential Risk and Extreme Politics (1st ed). Cambridge, MA: MIT Press. 234 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket,) minor edgewear jacket. Andrew Leigh examines catastrophic risks and how to mitigate them. He argues provocatively that the rise of populist politics makes catastrophe more likely. He outlines the biggest existential risks facing humanity. Populism involves charismatic politicians who support 'the people' rather than alleged corrupt elites. He makes suggestions on how we can find a remedy for them. The author is an Australian former professor of economics, and currently Assistant Treasurer (etc.) in the Albanese Labor government. ISBN/ASIN: 9780262046077. Our Book No: 31449. $28 AUD.

104. Lester, Natasha (2022). The Riviera House: From Wartime Paris to the Sun-soaked French Riviera (Reprint ed). Sydney: Hachette Australia. 452 pp. Paperback thick trade, very good condition, laminate coating lifting slightly fore-edge & bottom edges, minor edgewear. This novel by Australian writer Narasha Leser is based on Nazis art thefts during WII in France. Rose Valland that helped to catalogue the art works so they can be returned to their rightful owners at the end of the war, and who was a true hero who spied on the Germans. She recorded the details of many stolen paintings and their destinations, and gave details to Jacques Jaujard. In the present day, Remy Lang leaves Sydney for the French Riviera. Remy is trying to escape her grief after losing her child and husband in an accident. This is a very involved story; in time Remy is able to discover a family from the past, and put names to a painting on her childhood bedroom wall. ISBN/ASIN: 9780733648656. Our Book No: 31457. $18 AUD.

105. Levings, Marlene (2015). Living with Jezebel: A Life on Tasmanian and Bass Strait Lightstations (1st ed) [Lighthouses]. Tasmania: Forty South Publishing. 253 pp. Paperback large wide octavo (with flaps), very good condition, colour text-photos & few drawings, few sepia (brown-tinted) text-photos, few tiny spots bottom edge last few pages, top corner tips few pages creased (bookmarks), minor edgewear. This is the true story of life and love in some of the wildest and most isolated places on earth - the lightstations of Tasmania and Bass Strait. Marlene Levings covers 22 years from 1967 to 1989 and touches upon six lightstations and nine lighthouses. She provides historical insight as well as a good yarn of the life of adventure, love, heartbreak and endurance by one family of lightkeepers. ISBN/ASIN: 9780992551353. Our Book No: 41796. $40 AUD.

106. Lewis, Michael (1995). Shame: The Exposed Self (1st p//b ed). New York: Free Press. 291 pp. Paperback octavo, good condition, cover little creased near spine, bottom corner front cover creased inside front cover, bottom corner tips little creased first few pages, minor edgewear, minimal pencil annotation. Michael Lewis illustrates his argument with examples from everyday life of significant shame. In this comprehensive book, he utilises his own research and the theory and research of many others. In this paperback edition, there is a new chapter on stigma in which he details the process of stigmatization and how it produces shame. ISBN/ASIN: 068482311X. Our Book No: 31464. $25 AUD.

107. Lings, Martin (1988). Muhammad: His Life Based on the Earliest Sources (Reprint ed). London: Unwin Paperbacks / Islamic Text Society. 361 pp. Paperback octavo, good condition, map, genealogical tree, cover corner tips little scuffed, light foxing & toning inside covers, light foxing few pages, pages lightly toned, edges lightly foxed, small mark fore-edge, minor edgewear, remainder stripe bottom edge. This biography of Muhammad, unlike any other, is based on Arabic sources of the 8th and 9th centuries (of which some important passages are translated here for the first time). This book will be enjoyed for extra insights by those already familiar with Muhammad's life, as well as those seeking to understand the origin of Islam. ISBN/ASIN: 0042970504. Our Book No: 31446. $22 AUD.

108. Lipsey, Mark W. (1990). Design Sensitivity: Statistical Power for Experimental Research (Reprint ed) [Applied Social Research Methods Series]. Newbury Park, CA: Sage Publications. 207 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, figures, minor edgewear. All researchers face an important challenge - designing research that will have sufficient sensitivity to detect the effects being investigated. Sample size, reliability, validity, measurement error, subject variability and the type of statistical analysis all influence the sensitivity of a research design. Mark W. Lipsey examines the concept of design sensitivity and explains statistical power and the elements that determine it. Through careful explanations and selection of examples he explores: factors that degrade design sensitivity, effect size parameters and approaches to assessing it, how to estimate statistical power for various statistical tests, and the special problems statistical power poses for treatment effectiveness research. A vital resource for evaluators, methodologists, statisticians, psychologists and public health professionals. ISBN/ASIN: 0803930631. Our Book No: 14248. $25 AUD.

109. Lomborg, Bjorn (2008). Cool It: The Skeptical Environmentalist's Guide to Global Warming (1st U.S. p/b ed). New York: Alfred A. Knopf. 257 pp. Paperback large trade, very good condition, pages lightly toned, minor edgewear. Bjorn Lomborg argues that many of the elaborate and staggeringly expensive actions now being considered to meet the challenges of global warming ultimately will have little impact on the world's temperature. Rather, we should look at smarter, more cost-effective approaches (such as massively increasing our commitment to green energy R&D) that will allow us to deal not only with climate change, but also with other pressing global concerns, such as malaria and HIV/AIDS. And he considers why and how this debate has fostered an atmosphere in which dissenters are immediately demonized. Danish-born Bjorn Lomborg is the author of the bestselling 'The Skeptical Environmentalist'. First U.S. paperback edition. ISBN/ASIN: 9780739494301. Our Book No: 18598. $15 AUD.

110. Low, John; Smith, Jim (1993). The Prince of Whips: The Life and Works of the Blue Mountains Pioneer Harry Peckman (1st ed). Wenthworth Falls, NSW: Den Fenella Press. 112 pp. Paperback thin trade, good condition, black & white text-photos, spine little faded, small split front hinge (pages firm), light toning inside covers, light foxing edges, non-author written and dated dedication inside front cover, minor edgewear. This is the fascinating story by John Low and Jim Smith of Harry Peckman who was the 'The Prince of Whips'. The whips were the men who drove horse teams along the roads of the developing colonies. In his long life, he was to witness the diggers crossing the Blue Mountains to the gold fields and the feats of the trans-oceanic aviators. He saw Katoomba develop from bushland to the busy 'Playground of the Commonwealth'. Like his friend Henry Lawson, he never forgot the Aborigines, bush women, soldiers. miners, farmers, and other ordinary workers whose characters became part of the Australian identity. ISBN/ASIN: 0646164015. Our Book No: 41733. $32 AUD.

111. Low, Tim (2001). Wild Food Plants of Australia (Revised, reprint ed) [Australian Nature Fieldguides]. Sydney: Angus & Robertson. 240 pp. Paperback small trade, very good condition, many colour text-photos, tiny maps, minor edgewear. Tim Low is one of Australia's best nature writers and his wonderful colour photos and distribution maps help to make this a bestselling and informative reference handbook of 180 Australian native plant foods. A reliable guide to edible Australian flora for bushwalkers, naturalists and scientists, including nutritional value, and with cautions about poisonous plants. (Revised edition, 1991. This copy 36th reprint, 2021.). ISBN/ASIN: 0207169306. Our Book No: 20032. $30 AUD.

112. Lush, Angela (editor); Oldman, Brian (director); Museum, South Australian (2015). Opals. Adelaide, North Terrace: South Australian Museum. 96 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, black & white & colour text-photos (some colour full-page), minor edgewear. This book was published to coincide with the exhibition Opals at the South Australian Museum, 25 September 2015 to 15 February 2016. There are chapters on Opals throughout history, Coober Pedy, Opal mining in South Australia, Precious opal, Australian opals, and Opal treasures. A beautiful book for anyone interested in learning about opals. ISBN/ASIN: 9780646943091. Our Book No: 41734. $50 AUD.

113. Marshall, Alan (1975). Hammers Over the Anvil (1st ed). Melbourne: Thomas Nelson Australia. 129 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, good condition (in good dustjacket), reverse side jacket lightly foxed & toned (some edgewear), bottom edge covers little rubbed, edges lightly foxed, pages lightly toned. This book of short stories are some new tales of Alan Marshall's childhood with his friend Joe. The moods range from the very funny to poignant. His writing is spare but complete. The stories show his remarkable and humbling humanity. (ISBN printed as SBN.). ISBN/ASIN: 0170050610. Our Book No: 31450. $20 AUD.

114. Martin, Vanessa (2003). Creating an Islamic State: Khomeini and the Making of a New Iran (New ed). London: I. B. Tauris. 248 pp. Paperback small octavo, very good condition, minimal edgewear. Vanessa Martin provides a groundbreaking contribution on the dynamics of the Iranian Revolution and the Islamist social revival - especially relevant in the context of Iran's recent elections. Political Islam and its recent violent by-products first came to international attention following the success of the 1979 Iranian Revolution led by the Ayatollah Khomeini. This extraordinary book is the first to analyze the ideological roots of an Islamic state as conceived by Khomeini. Surprisingly, much of the inspiration behind Khomeini's political thinking was influenced by Western sources. The author is a Reader in Middle East history, University of London. ISBN/ASIN: 1860649009. Our Book No: 14227. $30 AUD.

115. Mason, Olive L.; Winter, Jimmy (illustrator) (1953). Quippy and Soot: A Story for Three Year Olds [John Sands Pre-School and Kindergarten Series]. Sydney: John Sands Pty Ltd. 64 pp. Hardback very small oblong, no jacket as issued, good condition, pictorial boards (top corner tips creased), tan cloth spine (covers staples, archival tape repair rear edge), full-page colour drawings, top corner tip removed front flyleaf, top corner tip rear cover creased, minimal foxing & creasing pages, few small edge tears, some edgewear. A delightful little children's picture story. Quippy the duck goes exploring and he meets a fluffy black duck. They soon become friends and have lots of fun. The cover suggests Kindergarten Children, but the drawings would appeal to anyone, and bring a smile to any age. (No date, but 1953, Muir 4868.). Our Book No: 41768. $30 AUD.

116. Mattingley, Christobel; Spudvilas, Anne (illustrator) (1996). The Race (Reprint ed). Sydney: Scholastic Australia. 28 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, colour drawings (full-page), cover corner tips little scuffed, minor edgewear. A charming children's picture story by Christobel Mattingley about a very special boy who found it difficult to fit in at school. He always came last. A new teacher arrived and helped him to win the next race, and he never felt alone again. Beautifully illustrated by Anne Spudvilas. ISBN/ASIN: 1863882251. Our Book No: 41794. $18 AUD.

117. McGregor, Anna (2019). Colouroos (Reprint ed). Sydney: Hachette Australia. 34 pp. Paperback oblong small quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, crease near spine covers, tiny ridge spine (printer error), minor edgewear. This children's picture story by Anna McGregor is about a mob of red kangaroos. When three different mobs of kangaroos come to the same waterhole, they are puzzled by the colours of each mob, but they soon find that they are more alike than they thought. A colourful and very Australian celebration of diversity. ISBN/ASIN: 9780734422217. Our Book No: 41775. $18 AUD.

118. McLean, Andrew; McLean, Janet (1991). Hector and Maggie (P/b, reprint ed) [A Little Ark Book]. Sydney: Allen & Unwin. 28 pp. Paperback small quarto, good condition, colour drawings, few light creases covers & pages, few tiny chips fore-edge few pages, minor edgewear corner tips. A children's picture story by Andrew and Janet McLean about a very bossy disruptive rooster Hector on a farm and a new shy sheepdog Maggie. Maggie learns to stand his ground and eventually brings peace to the farm. The charming drawings will delight all ages. Children's Book Council of Australia Honour Book. ISBN/ASIN: 0044422458. Our Book No: 41806. $18 AUD.

119. Mead, Tom (1994). Empire of Straw: The Dynamic Rise and Disastrous Fall of Dashing Colonial Tycoon Benjamin Boyd. Sydney: Dolphin Books. 286 pp. Paperback large octavo, very good condition, black & white drawings & text-photos, map, glossy paper, minor edgewear. The true story by Tom Mead of how Benjamin Boyd deceived the Royal Bank of Australia to finance his pastoral, shipping and whaling empire. He is best known for building Boydtown at Twofold Bay on the southern New South Wales coast, his steamers to take over coastal trade, and and his trading fleet of nine deep sea whaling ships. The 1840s depression caused financial disaster. He then escaped to go gold-digging in California, and attempted to trade in the Pacific, but was allegedly killed by natives. (No date, but 1994, Trove and internal evidence.). ISBN/ASIN: 0909089043. Our Book No: 2486. $30 AUD.

120. Medvec, Dr Victoria H. (2021). Negotiate Without Fear: Strategies and Tools to Maximize Your Outcomes (1st ed). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons. 244 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustacket), figures, minimal edgewear. Dr Victoria H. Medvec reveals unique, proprietary negotiation strategies developed over her 20+ years advising companies and executives in all sorts of critical negotiations. The book has specific advice in every chapter for people who are negotiating for themselves in the everyday world. It is a guide for everyone who hopes to sharpen their negotiation skills and achieve success as a dealmaker in any area of life. The book will suit executives, managers, attorneys, salespeople, and professionals of all sorts, and anyone who has ever had to negotiate a salary increase, the price of a used car, and any of the many thigs we encounter on a daily basics. ISBN/ASIN: 9781119719090. Our Book No: 31444. $30 AUD.

121. Miller, Laura J. (2006). Reluctant Capitalists: Bookselling and the Culture of Consumption (Reprint ed). Chicago: University of Chicago Press. 316 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), minor edgewear jacket (faint toning reverse side), light foxing top edge, pages lightly toned. Laura J. Miller looks at a century of book retailing, demonstrating that the independent-chain dynamic is not new. It began 100 years ago when department stores began selling books, continued through the 1960s when national chainstores started to appear, and exploded with the formation of superstores in the 1990s. The author uses historical data and interviews with bookstore customers and members of the book industry to explain why books evoke such distinct and heated reactions. The author also mentions why customers seek out certain bookstores and why book professionals identify strongly with different types of books. Retailing and compulsive consumption in American culture at large is discussed to provide appropriate context. ISBN/ASIN: 0226525902. Our Book No: 31443. $30 AUD.

122. Montague, Dianne (editor); Burley, Nan (editor) (1997). One Thing in Common: 54 People Tell Their Story of Living with Cancer. Sydney, St Leonards: Cansupport. 236 pp. Paperback large trade, very good condition, full-page sepia (brown-tinted) portraits, tiny dent top edge, minor edgewear, rubber stamp. Australian cancer survivors, 54 in total with photos, tell their own stories of living with cancer, and how, as visitors of Cansupport (a cancer support group), they share their sense of survival with others on a similar journey. Collected and edited by Dianne Montague and Nan Burley on behalf of Cansupport, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney. ISBN/ASIN: 095938118X. Our Book No: 25093. $15 AUD.

123. Moore, David; Garside, Sioux; Kramer, Chancellor Dame Leonie (foreword) (2000). Stones of Learning: Photographs by David Moore celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the University of Sydney in the Year 2000. Sydney: Caroline Simpson. 34 pp. Paperback quarto, good condition, stapled, black & white plates, spine little rubbed, few creases along spine, top corner tip creased front cover, minor edgewear. This fascinating book of photographic plates and essays about the history of the University of Sydney has been published to go with the exhibition 'Stones of Learning' at the War Memorial Gallery, University of Sydney, May to July, 2000. Photography by David Moore. Essays by David Moore and Sioux Garside. ISBN/ASIN: 0959623248. Our Book No: 41807. $20 AUD.

124. Mordue, Mark; Chiles, Robyn; Schhool Children, Inner West; Addison Road, Community Centre (2019). The Hollow Tree. Sydney, Marrickville: Addison Road, Community Centre. 36 pp. Paperback small folio, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear. A delightful children’s picture story book about wildlife in the Sydney Inner West region. About 50 Inner West school children are listed by name as participating in this project. Proceeds from book sales will go towards the Addison Road Community Centre urban habitat and environment conservation programs. Compiled by Mark Mordue, Robyn Chiles and Inner West School Children, on behalf of the Addison Road Community Centre Organisation. (36 unnumbered pages.). ISBN/ASIN: 9780646801063. Our Book No: 18614. $30 AUD.

125. Morgan, Sally; Kwaymullina, Ambelin (illustrator) (2024). Dream Little One, Dream (Reprint ed). Melbourne: Puffin / Penguin Books. 24 pp. Paperback small wide trade, very good condition, stapled, full-page colour drawings, small mark inside rear cover, minor edgewear. This beautifully illustrated children's picture story by Sally Morgan (illustrated by Ambelin Kwaymullina) will delight adults and children alike. This charming picture book celebrates the wonders of nature using rhymes to make a delightful bedtime story. Notable Book, CBCA Awards 2017, Book of the Year: Early Childhood. ISBN/ASIN: 9781761354663. Our Book No: 41756. $18 AUD.

126. Murray, Mary (1998). My Mother's Times: A Collection of Household Hints Providing Glimpses of Family Life in Australia in the Early 1900s (1st ed). Melbourne, Canterbury: Mallon Publishing. 152 pp. Hardback octavo, no jacket (as issued), very good condition, pictorial cover, sepia (brown-tinted) text-photos & drawings, minor edgewear. The hints and ideas in this fascinating collection, collected by Mary Murray, have been chosen, along with the illustrations, to provide snapshots of family life in Australia around 100 years ago. The photos, which come from both public and private collections, include many charming, informal studies, as well as the studio portraits that were so popular at the time. This book has been published as a companion volume to her earlier collection 'My Mother's Ways'. This copy: First edition, 1998, hardback, not paperback as stated by Amazon.). ISBN/ASIN: 1875696067. Our Book No: 18611. $20 AUD.

127. Nakane, Chie (1974). Japanese Society [Pelican Sociology Series]. Harmondsworth: Pelican Books / Penguin Books. 162 pp. Paperback small trade, good condition, black & white drawings, base spine little worn, pages toned as usual, some edgewear. Chie Nakane has written a fascinating study of the way the Japanese people run their country and interact with each other. The author is professor of social anthropology, University of Tokyo. (This copy, revised Pelican Books edition 1973, as reprinted in 1984.). ISBN/ASIN: 0140216820. Our Book No: 20115. $12 AUD.

128. North, Jessica (2022). Mary Ann and Captain Piper: The Remarkable True Story of the Convict's Daughter Who Became the Toast of Colonial Sydney (1st ed). Sydney: Allen & Unwin. 346 pp. Paperback octavo, good plus condition, colour & black & white & sepia (brown-tinted) photos, map, family tree, light crease rear cover, top corner tip front cover little scuffed, front hinge little split (pages firm), minor edgewear. This is the story of Mary Ann Piper who was born on Norfolk Island to First Fleet convicts. At the age of 14 she entranced the Commandant, Captain John Piper. Mary Ann learnt how to behave as a lady, and became mistress of the colony's grandest home. Mary Ann's life journey from barefoot child to Sydney's fashionable society shows triumphs, tragedies and travels around the globe. The author Jessica North reveals that Mary Ann Piper to be one of the most remarkable women in colonial Australian history. (Although most of his property was in the eastern suburbs, Captain Piper had a farm at Petersham.). ISBN/ASIN: 9781760879433. Our Book No: 41800. $20 AUD.

129. O'Donnell, Ken (2000). Raja Yoga: New Beginnings (Reprint ed). City Not Stated: Eternity Ink / Brahma Kumaris Raja Yoga Centres. 160 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, minor edgewear, cover design differs from stock photo. Full title: 'Raja Yoga: New Beginnings'. This book is an in-depth study of the basic concepts of Brahma Kumaris Raja Yoga meditation, suitable for anyone who has completed the introductory course. Compiled and written by Ken O'Donnell. Raja Yoga (the Royal Path), as structured by Patanjali, has a focus directly on mastering the mind, meditation and mental discipline rather than physical postures (Hatha yoga), devotion (Bhakti) or action (Karma). ISBN/ASIN: 0963739646. Our Book No: 25033. $12 AUD.

130. Palmer, Leonie (1998). Leonie Palmer's Noosa Cookbook (Reprint ed). Noosa Heads, QLD: Noosa Blue Publishing Group. 151 pp. Paperback large wide octavo, very good condition, black & white & colour photos, small peephole front cover (shows author and title), minor edgewear, spine little faded, light foxing edges, minor edgewear. This cookery book is a celebration of Noosa (Queensland) - its lifestyle and its food. This book is for anyone who loves good food and wine, good company and beautiful places. Leonie Palmer has been a chef and restaurateur in Noosa for most of the past 25 years. Leonie has established Palmer's, which has been long regarded as one the finest restaurants in Australia. Leonie now runs Ricky Ricardo's with husband Steven Fisher. ISBN/ASIN: 0646282581. Our Book No: 41747. $28 AUD.

131. Pattison, Stephen (2000). Shame: Theory, Therapy, Theology (1st ed). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press (CUP). 343 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, edges lightly foxed, minor edgewear, small white sticker rear cover. Stephen Pattison looks at the nature of shame as it is discussed in the diverse discourses of literature, psychology, psychoanalysis, philosophy, history and sociology. He concludes that ‘shame’ is not a single unitary phenomenon, but rather a set of separable but related understandings in different discourses.This fascinating book is a stimulating resource for anyone who is concerned with understanding shame and assisting those in its shadow. The book will interest psychologists, philosophers and therapists, researchers of religion and mental health, pastoral workers and counsellors, and religious thinkers and theorists. ISBN/ASIN: 0521568633. Our Book No: 31469. $25 AUD.

132. Peace, Lynn (2015). A Village on the Harbour: Photographs of Balmain. Sydney, Balmain: Self-Published: Lynn Peace / Design: Mark Coates, Space and Sound Studios. Unnum pp. Paperback small oblong quarto, as new condition, pictorial covers, may black & white text-photos (some full-page), minor edgewear. This very special book has been produced by Lynn Peace, a photographer who became fascinated by the stories from her clients, so decided to produce a book full of photos of Balmain and Birchgrove, the place she now calls home, a village on Sydney Harbour (Sydney inner west). Full of history, its workers cottages, sandstone buildings, iconic pubs, maritime history, parks and laneways lend themselves to the honesty of black and white film photography. This book displays seven years of documenting a hometown that has changed over the centuries, but has also remained true to its past. (Copyright 2015, but Trove states 2014 limited edition.). ISBN/ASIN: 9781925023763. Our Book No: 41787. $40 AUD.

133. Penzig, Edgar F. (1996). Colonial Women: Their Stories, Costumes, Artifacts and Weapons. Katoomba, NSW: Tranter Enterprises. 83 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, thin card covers, black cloth spine, black & white drawings, adverts, light crease rear cover, minor edgewear, autograph (author's written dedication title page). Edgar F. Penzig provides a comprehensive illustrated description of most of the costumes, artifacts and weapons used by colonial women during Australia's wild colonial days. Consists of a series of stories, arranged loosely from 1850 to 1900, recreating mental pictures of these colourful and turbulent times. This book is deliberately not set out in specific chapters, but presented more like a colonial collage of the period between 1850 and 1900. This is the history (in photos and prose) of women who by their efforts were equally responsible as the colonial male in developing and building the country of Australia during its formative years. (Autograph dedication states: Best Wishes, Edgar Penzig.). ISBN/ASIN: 0646282158. Our Book No: 41749. $60 AUD.

134. Peters, Davidia; Wood, Jan (2004). Movers and Shakers: Women in the Leichhardt Municipality (1st ed). Woden, ACT: irrePRESSible Press. 74 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, black & white text-photos, few colour photos at rear, crease rear cover, minor edgewear. This fascinating reference book by Davidia Peters and Jan Wood aims to honour high achieving women in the Leichhardt Municipality, both current and historical. The two authors provide brief biographies, and highlight the fact that the quality of life we enjoy today is not an accident, but is the result of our continued striving. They put as many women as they could fit in to this small book, but many were left out. The rear of the book has four colour photos of the Lilyfield Centre Community mural. Funded by the local council grant. (No ISBN in book.). Our Book No: 41735. $20 AUD.

135. Pomerantsev, Peter (2019). This is Not Propaganda: Adventures in the War Against Reality (1st p/b ed). London: Faber & Faber. 270 pp. Paperback trade (with flaps), very good condition, tiny toned spot fore-edge, minor edgewear. The world's most powerful people are lying like never before, and no one understands the art of their lies like Ukrainian-born journalist and academic Peter Pomerantsev. When information is a weapon, everyone is at war. We live in a world of influence operations run amok, a world of dark ads, psy-ops, hacks, bots, soft facts, ISIS, Putin, trolls, Trump. We've lost not only our sense of peace and democracy - but our sense of what those words even mean. As the author seeks to make sense of the disinformation age, he meets Twitter revolutionaries and pop-up populists, behavioural-change salesmen, Jihadi fan-boys, Identitarians, truth cops, and much more. Forty years after his dissident parents were pursued by the KGB, he finds the Kremlin re-emerging as a great propaganda power. His research takes him back to Russia - but the answers he finds there are surprising. His previous bestselling book was 'Nothing is True and Everything is Possible: Adventures in Modern Russia'. ISBN/ASIN: 9780571338634. Our Book No: 18601. $16 AUD.

136. Powell, James Lawrence (2011). The Inquisition of Climate Science (Reprint ed). New York: Columbia University Press. 232 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, figures, spine lightly faded, pages lightly toned, minor edgewear. James Lawrence Powel writes the first book to comprehensively take on the climate science denial movement and the deniers themselves, exposing their lack of credentials, extensive industry funding, and their failure to give any reliable and valid alternative theory to explain the observed evidence of warming. ISBN/ASIN: 9780231157193. Our Book No: 31448. $20 AUD.

137. Pownall, Eve; Booth, Bob (illustrator) (1957). Binty The Bandicoot: A Story For Kindergarten Children [John Sands Pre-School and Kindergarten Series]. Sydney: John Sands Pty Ltd. 60 pp. Hardback very small oblong, no jacket as issued, good condition, pictorial boards (little rubbed), olive green paper spine (covers staples, worn & 25% spine missing but firm), full-page colour drawings, one page torn (archival tape repair, top corner removed), few small edge tears, minimal foxing & creasing pages, some edgewear, owner's written name black texta inside front cover (slight imprint top title page). A delightful little children's picture story, by Eve Pownall. Binty the Bandicoot goes exploring and he meets many differant birds and animals on his adventure. Binty also sees his own reflection which he tries to catch.The cover suggests Kindergarten Children, but the drawings by Bob Booth would appeal to anyone, and bring a smile to any age. (No date, but 1957, Muir 6134.). Our Book No: 41767. $30 AUD.

138. Pownall, Eve; Johnson, Raymond (illustrator) (1955). Squik The Squirrel Possum [John Sands Pre-School And Kindergarten ]. Sydney: John Sands Pty Ltd. 60 pp. Hardback very small oblong, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial boards (bottom corner tips little creased & worn, top edge rear cover little worn), dark brown paper spine (covers staples, spine ends little chipped), full-page colour drawings, light foxing edges, pages lightly toned, some edgewear. ownallA delightful little children's picture story by Eve Pownall. Squik, the Squirrel Possum decides to explore by himself, and learn all about the other animals that share his habitat. The cover suggests Kindergarten Children, but the drawings by Raymond Johnson would appeal to anyone, and bring a smile to any age. (No date, but 1955, Muir 6128.). Our Book No: 41769. $40 AUD.

139. Pratten, Chris; Liston, Carol (foreword) (2016). Herbert Edward Pratten 1865 - 1928: Manufacturer, Miner, Minister. Sydney, Ashfield: Ashfield & District Historical Society Inc. 196 pp. Paperback large quarto, as new condition, black & white text-photos (few colour & sepia), plans, minimal edgewear. A biography of a prominent Ashfield businessman Herbert Pratten (1865 - 1928), by his descendent Chris Pratten. His various businesses include jam making (Annandale and Stanmore), an orchard, a cannery, gold mining (Hargraves, near Mudgee), and tin mining (Malaya). The was a councillor of Ashfield Municipal Council (and later Mayor), then after moving to the North Shore, a Federal Senator. ISBN/ASIN: 9780949842015. Our Book No: 18632. $45 AUD.

140. Price Tangney, June; Dearing, Ronda L. (2004). Shame and Guilt (Reprint ed) [Emotions and Social Behavior Series]. New York: Guilford Press. 272 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, tables, figures, bottom edge slightly marked, light foxing edges, bottom corner tip front cover creased, minor edgewear. June Price Tangney has integrated findings about shame and guilt from her original research program with other data which has come from social, clinical, personality, and developmental psychology. Her book is written in an engaging and accessible way with Rhonda L. Dearing, who offer a coherent new scientific perspective on shame and guilt. Compelling evidence is given to show that experienced affective phenomena have significant implications for many aspects of human functioning, with relevance for interpersonal relationships. ISBN/ASIN: 1572309873. Our Book No: 41761. $30 AUD.

141. Rhine, Louisa E. (1981). The Invisible Picture: A Study of Psychic Experiences (1st ed). Jefferson, NC: McFarland & Company. 267 pp. Hardback octavo, no jacket as issued, very good condition, minimal edgewear, rubber stamps. Pioneer parapsychologist, Dr Louisa E. Rhine reports on over 40 years of qualitative investigations into the psychic experiences of an enormous variety of ordinary people. This is the most comprehensive summary study of anecdotal evidence for the existence of psychic phenomena ever published. She and her husband J. B. Rhine, were the primary developers of parapsychological research in the 20th century, first at Duke University, then independently at the Rhine Research Center. (First edition, 1981. Rubber stamps of leading Australian parapsychologist Harvey J. Irwin.). ISBN/ASIN: 0899500153. Our Book No: 10179. $120 AUD.

142. Rhoden, Irene; Peak, Steve (1987). George Woods: Photographs from the 1890s. Hastings, East Sussex: Midnight Press. 64 pp. Paperback small folio, very good condition, black & white text-photos (some full-page), glossy paper, minor edgewear. The Victorian era seaside resort of Hastings, East Sussex, and its surrounding countryside provide the settings for this first-ever album of outstanding photographic images by George Woods, a major English 19th-century photographer. Here Woods exceptionally captures the life and vitality of the resort town, the colour and charm of its fishing community and the tranquility of the rural Home Counties in the 1890s. Collected with introduction by Irene Rhoden and Steve Peak. ISBN/ASIN: 1853600008. Our Book No: 25188. $25 AUD.

143. Roennfeldt, Peter (2015). Madame Mallalieu: An Inspiring Musician and Her Legacy for Queensland. Brisbane: CopyRight Publishing. 302 pp. Hardback octavo, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, black & white & colour photos, family tree, base spine slightly rubbed, autograph (author's written dedication). The biography of a particularly inspiring musician, the impact she made during her lifetime and the ways in which her presence continues to this day. Henrietta Percival was born in England in 1842, but was known in Australia as Madame Mallalieu, and later as Mrs Willmore until her death in 1938 at the age of 96. She soon became known as the most accomplished female pianist and organist to have resided in colonial Brisbane. This story is also about her widely dispersed family newwork and the nature of her interactions with those she personally knew, and it also shows how character triats, attitudes and motivations can transcend the generations. The author, Professor Peter Roennfeldt, has an interest in Queensland’s musical heritage, as well as being a well-known keyboard performer. ISBN/ASIN: 9781921452253. Our Book No: 41746. $35 AUD.

144. Rose, Heather (2025). The River Wife (Reprint ed). Sydney, Crows Nest: Allen & Unwin. 212 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, tiny mark top edge, minor edgewear. Australian author Heather Rose has written a fantasy novel that is an ancient and modern fable about a lady who is a woman by day and a fish by night. The river wife is bound by the river that she tends, but she faces a dilemma by falling in love with a man. This book is a magical, grave and beautiful myth. ISBN/ASIN: 9781761472237. Our Book No: 41750. $16 AUD.

145. Rothwell, Jo; Rothwell, Bryce (illustrator) (2016). One Yelpy Kelpie (Reprint ed). Warburton, VIC: Rothwell Publishing. 32 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, spine little faded, minor edgewear. This book by Jo and Bryce Rotwell is an Australian children's picture counting adventure that is suggested for Pre-School age. One Yelpy Kelpie is at the start, and soon he is joined by Bilbies, Roos, Tassie Devils, Cockatoos, Wombats, Possums and Emus (up to a count of 15) - plus nine Kookaburras on the rear cover. There are even a few Aussie symbols (the Southern Cross, Anzac biscuits) to help with counting. This very special book is dedicated to BJ, their own Kelpie. A wonderful book to bring a smile to children and adults alike. ISBN/ASIN: 9780987391704. Our Book No: 41763. $20 AUD.

146. Saunders, Keith B. (1998). Myall Road. Canberra: Aboriginal Studies Press. 254 pp. Paperback wide octavo, very good plus condition, minor edgewear. Autobiography of Keith B. Saunders, an Aboriginal boxer and community worker. Humour and tenacity shine through in this book about his life, his family and many eventful experiences. He vividly recalls life in Sydney in the 1950s and 1960s, providing a valuable portrait of life during these two decades. He reflects on successes and disappointments as well as many poignant and moving events. SCARCE. ISBN/ASIN: 0855753145. Our Book No: 11276. $40 AUD.

147. Saunders, Peter (2007). The Government Giveth and the Government Taketh Away: . Sydney, St Leonards: Centre for Independent Studies (CIS). 165 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, tables, minor edgewear. Peter Saunders shows what can and should be done to restore individual self-reliance to the bulk of the Australian community while making sure those that need assistance can be helped more appropriately. The author is to the Social Research Director, Centre for Independent Studies, a Sydney neoliberal (free market) or conservative think-tank. ISBN/ASIN: 9781864321654. Our Book No: 24981. $15 AUD.

148. Scott Tucker, Michelle (2021). Elizabeth Macarthur: A Life at the Edge of the World (Reprint ed). Melbourne: Text Publishing. 386 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, colour photos centre spread, family tree, minor edgewear. Michelle Scott Tucker provides a biography of Elizabeth Macarthur, a young gentlewoman who was raised in the vicarage of an English village and married a handsome, haughty and penniless army officer, John Macarthur. They came to Australia and played an integral part in establishing Australia's wool industry. The author clearly brings Elizabeth to life. She was a clever businesswoman, diplomat, caring mother and a survivor. This is a special story about a remarkable woman who substantially helped to build the new colony in Sydney. ISBN/ASIN: 9781925773736. Our Book No: 31455. $25 AUD.

149. Seeley, Robert; Huxley, Aldous (1986). The Handbook of Non-Violence, including Aldous Huxley's An Encyclopedia of Pacifism (Reprint ed). Westport, CT / Great Neck,, NY: Lawrence Hill & Co. / Lakeville Press. 348 pp. Hardback small octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in good dustjacket), pages lightly toned, toned strip near spine title page, few chips jacket edges (few closed tears, some edgewear, light foxing reverse side), tiny spot fore-edge. 'An Encyclopedia of Pacifism', written in 1937 by Aldous Huxley, is re-printed here and appears as the opening segment of 'The Handbook of Non-Violence'. Robert Seeley has added a series of new topics to define what has happened in the realm of war and peace since Huxley wrote his book. There are many specific entries cross-referenced and alphabetically arranged, providing a handbook of facts and information that will be helpful for anyone working for peace. ISBN/ASIN: 0882082086. Our Book No: 31452. $25 AUD.

150. Shapiro, Arthur K.; Shapiro, Elaine (1997). The Powerful Placebo: From Ancient Priest to Modern Physician (1st ed). Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press (JHUP). 280 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, tables, faint foxing edges, corner tips covers slightly creased, top corner rear cover creased, minor edgewear. This book by Arthur K. and Elaine Shapiro is based on their lifelong study and clinical research. They examine the history of the placebo effect in medicine: fraud, faith and fads, Other topics: The placebo effect in the 20th century. The history of clinical trials, Ethical controversies about the use of placebos. The double blind and controlled clinical trials. A summary of the research completed is summarised at the rear of the book. ISBN/ASIN: 0801866758. Our Book No: 41765. $35 AUD.

151. Shapiro, Scott J. (2023). Fancy Bear Goes Phishing: The Dark History of the Information Age, in Five Extraordinary Hacks (1st U.K, 1st printing ed). London: Allen Lane / Penguin Books. 420 pp. Hardback thick octavo, dustjacket, as new condition (in as new dustjacket), minimal edgewear. Scott J. Shapiro exposes the true crime stories of five extraordinary hacks, their origins, motivations and consequences. They explain why the internet so insecure, and how hackers exploit its vulnerabilities. (1) Fancy Bear was hungry for embarrassing information about Hillary Clinton.The elite hacking unit of Russian military intelligence broke into the Democratic National Committee network and stole embarrassing emails that possibly contributed to electing Donald Trump. (2) Robert Morris was curious. Experimenting one night, the Cornell graduate student released The Great Worm, and became the first person to crash the internet. (3) Dark Avenger was in love. To impress his crush, the Bulgarian hacker invented the first mutating computer virus-engine and nearly destroyed the anti-virus industry. (4) Cameron Lacroix, a 16-year-old from South Boston wanted to be famous, so he hacked Paris Hilton's cell phone (or its cloud storage) and posted her private messages and photos on the internet. (5) Paras Jha, a Rutgers undergraduate, built a giant botnet designed to get him out of his calculus exam and disrupt the online game Minecraft, but which almost destroyed the internet in the process. These five stories demonstrate that computer hacking is not just a tale of technology, but of human beings. Hackers do not just abuse computer code - they exploit the philosophical principles of computation. It is often more about tricking humans than tricking computers.The very features that make computers possible also make hacking possible. He explains how our information society works, the ways our data is stored and manipulated, and why it is so subject to exploitation. The author is a professor of law and philosophy at Yale Law School, and Director of its CyberSecurity Lab. ISBN/ASIN: 9780241461969. Our Book No: 18591. $35 AUD.

152. Sharwood, Anthony (2024). Kosciuszko: The Incredible Life of the Man Behind the Mountain. Sydney: Hachette. 323 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, minor edgewear, autograph sticker front cover, autograph (author's written name title page). This book is about the Polish patriot Tadeusz Kosciuszko (1746 - 1817) who was a military engineer, freedom fighter in Poland and hero of the American War of Independence. Anthony Sherwood decided to write Kosciuszko's story after trekking across the Australian Alps. He started to think about the man whose name adorns Australia’s highest peak, Mt Kosciuszko. Kosciuszko never visited Australia. The peak was named by Polish explorer Paul Strzelecki after this Polish patriot. The author has brought to life a long-ago historical man from his investigations in the USA and Poland. Back in Australia, Anthony met the Ngarigo people of the mountains, and learned of their hopes for the future of the mountains. ISBN/ASIN: 9780733650970. Our Book No: 31453. $25 AUD.

153. Shaw, Geo. M. (1983). Concord Jubilee 1883 - 1933: : A History of the Municipality of Concord with Illustrations (Facsimile ed). Sydney: Canberra Press / Bloxham & Chambers (Printer). 192 pp. Hardback octavo, no jacket as issued, very good condition, black cloth cover (gilt lettering & borders), many black & white photos, many adverts, maps, glossy paper, minor edgewear, tiny sticker front free flyleaf. An illustrated history of the Municipality of Concord (Sydney Inner West), published initially in 1933 for the Jubilee of the Municipality of Concord (that is, festival activities to mark its 50th anniversary). Compiled by Geo. M. Shaw, Town Clerk of Concord. Many details of Council activities, photos of buildings, and business adverts. This copy is a facsimile, printed in 1983 by Bloxham & Chambers, to mark 100 years of the founding of Concord in 1883. (No date of facsimile in book, but 1983, Trove.). ISBN/ASIN: 0959226818. Our Book No: 18631. $45 AUD.

154. Shaw, William Hobart (W. H.) (1978). The Newcastle Directory and Almanac for the Year 1880 (The Newcastle Directory 1880/1881) (Facsimile ed) [Facsimile Series no. 14]. Sydney, North Sydney: Library of Australian History (LAH). 141 pp. Hardback small octavo, no jacket as issued, very good condition, dark brown boards (gilt lettering spine), tables, few black & white drawings, adverts at rear, minimal foxing edges, minor edgewear. (Spine title: The Newcastle Directory 1880/1881: W.H. Shaw.) The Newcastle Directory and Almanac for the years 1880 and 1881 are particularly useful on account of the inclusion in them of a Directory of 'persons qualified to vote for the Election of Members of the Legislative Assembly, in the Electoral District of Newcastle. This book is mostly the 1881 directory, plus the electoral roll only for 1880. It is believed the 1880 and 1881 directories were produced by William Hobart Shaw, who in 1879 took over the business commenced by Dr. Robert Corbett Knaggs (1809 - 1877). (Library of Australian History Facsimile Seres, no 14. No 379 of a limited of 750 copies.). ISBN/ASIN: 0908120206. Our Book No: 41772. $40 AUD.

155. Simons, Margaret (2023). Tanya Plibersek: On Her Own Terms. Melbourne: Black Inc. 340 pp. Paperback octavo, as new condition, colour photos centre spread, minimal edgewear. Elected to Federal parliament at age 28, Tanya Plibersek has lived half her life in the public eye, and is the longest-serving woman in the Australian House of Representatives. She was born in Sydney to Slovenian parents, and their experiences as migrants profoundly shaped her life. She joined the Labor Party at a time of intense factional battles and emerged as one of a new generation of ALP leaders who served as minister in the Rudd, Gillard and Albanese governments. For all her career she has campaigned for social justice regarding paid parental leave, violence against women and rights for same-sex couples. Awardwinning journalist Margaret Simons relies on exclusive interviews with Plibersek, her political contemporaries, family and close friends to trace the personal and political strands of this modern Australian story. ISBN/ASIN: 9781760643386. Our Book No: 18625. $28 AUD.

156. Smallman, Steve; Mendez, Simon (illustrator) (2018). Muddypaws Day at the Farm (1st p/b ed). Melbourne, Hawthorn: Lake Press. 24 pp. Paperback small quarto, good condition, colour drawings, bottom corner tip rear cover little creased, minor edgewear & rubbing. A delightful children's picture story about a very special puppy. Muddypaws visits a farm with Ben. Full of humour - the story of two inseparable friends. The cute illustrations will bring joy to any age. (First edition paperback.). ISBN/ASIN: 9780655200468. Our Book No: 41771. $15 AUD.

157. Smee, Dr C. J. (editor) (1990). Second Fleet Families of Australia Containing Genealogical Details of Three Hundred and Forty Nine Third Fleeters, their Children and Grandchildren. Sydney, Artarmon / Erskinville: Dr C. J. Smee / Printed by Star Printery. 280 pp. Hardback octavo, no jacket as issued, very good condition, black boards, gilt title & author front cover, gilt title spine, typewritten text, minor foxing top edge, pages lightly toned, minor edgewear, owner's embossed stamp title page. This hardcover book, compiled and edited by Dr. C. J. Smee, has been written to commemorate and celebrate the 200th anniversary of the arrival of the Second Fleet in Sydney Cove in June 1790. It follows on from the book 'First Fleet Families of Australia'. The Second Fleet consisted of four ships: Lady Juliana, Neptune, Scarborough and Surprise. The latter three ships included 111 survivors from the ill fated HMS Guardian, which sunk off the African coast. This book lists all known families originating from the participants of that fleet. There are 1090 children and over 4000 grandchildren in the 327 families identified (convicts and NSW Corps). The fleet carried 1256 convicts, but 276 died under the terrible condition on board. (About 280 unnumbered pages. Embossed stamp of Leon and Gretel Perlstone.). ISBN/ASIN: 0949345202. Our Book No: 18259. $160 AUD.

158. Smee, Dr C. J. (editor) (1992). Fourth Fleet Families of Australia, Containing Genealogical Details of Two Hundred and Five Fourth Fleeters, their Children and Grandchildren. Sydney, Artarmon / Erskinville: Dr C. J. Smee / Printed by Star Printery. 300 pp. Hardback small octavo, no jacket as issued, very good condition, black boards, gilt title & author front cover, gilt title spine, typewritten text, edges & title page lightly foxed, pages lightly toned, minor edgewear, owner's embossed stamp title page. This hardcover book, compiled and edited by Dr. C. J. Smee, is the fourth and final book in his series of Fleet Families. It has been written to commemorate and celebrate the 200th anniversary of the arrival of the Fourth Fleet in Sydney Cove in 1792. Technically, there was no 'Fourth Fleet', but the arrival of three convict transport ships independently in 1792: 'Pitt', 'Royal Admiral' and 'Kitty’. But 1792 was the last year that founder Arthur Phillip was Governor, the last year there were Marine Guards, and the last year that convicts alone were transported. In 1793, the NSW Corps became fully the guards, and free settlers also arrived together with the convicts. There are 163 families listed in this book, as well as 607 children and 1200 grandchildren. At the rear are indents for the three ships and other useful lists. (Note: title states 205 families, but preface states 163 families. About 300 unnumbered pages. Embossed stamp of Leon and Gretel Perlstone.). ISBN/ASIN: 0949345229. Our Book No: 18416. $200 AUD.

159. Sparrow, Jeff (2018). Trigger Warnings: Political Correctness and the Rise of the Right. Melbourne: Scribe Publications. 300 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, pages lightly toned as usual, minor edgewear. Donald Trump quite literally lives in a building serviced by a golden elevator. He presents himself as the scourge of the elites. He has built a persona based on conspicuous consumption and excess - yet he won the U.S. presidency on an antiestablishment ticket. This demonstrates the political paradox of the 21st century. In this new Gilded Age, the contrast between the haves and the have-nots could not be starker. The world's eight richest billionaires control as much wealth as the poorest half of the planet. Progressives have failed to make gains in circumstances that should favour egalitarianism and social justice. The current angry populism explicitly targets ideas associated with the left, and none more so than so-called 'political correctness' (PC). If Trump and his followers can turn hostility to PC into a winning slogan, how should the left respond? Should progressives double-down on identity politics and gender theory? Must they abandon PC and everything associated with it to reconnect with a, alienated working class? Or is there another way entirely? Jeff Sparrow excavates the development of a powerful new vocabulary against progressive causes. From the New Left to the Alt-Right, he traces changing attitudes to democracy and trauma, symbolism and liberation, in an exhilarating history of ideas and movements. ISBN/ASIN: 9781925713183. Our Book No: 18590. $25 AUD.

160. Steenhuis, Luke (1994). Secret Places of the Upper Yarra Valley: Beauty Spots (1st ed). Launching Place, Vic: Luke Steenhuis, A.B.C Maps. 61 pp. Paperback large trade, very good condition, stapled, blue covers (colour loss top corner tip front cover sticker removed), black & white text-photos, maps, covers slightly rubbed near spine, glossy paper, minor edgewear Luis Steenhuis has a selection of beauty spots within the Upper Yarra Region, east of Melbourne, Victoria. The Valley was once Victoria's foremost tourist destination. Many of the sites have been neglected or closed to public access. This book has fascinating episodes of our past, and from these sites we learn that there is more than just natural beauty to be re-discovered. (ISBN: 0646185462. 1 of 2 pamphlets in his Secret Places of the Upper Yarra Valley series.). ISBN/ASIN: 0646185462. Our Book No: 41731. $30 AUD.

161. Steenhuis, Luke (1994). Secret Places of the Upper Yarra Valley: Historic Sites (1st ed). Launching Place, Vic: Luke Steenhuis, A.B.C Maps. 61 pp. Paperback large trade, very good condition, stapled, yellow covers faded near spine & along top edge front cover, black & white text-photos, maps, rear covers slightly rubbed near spine, glossy paper, sticker mark top corner tip front cover, minor edgewear Luis Steenhuis describes a collection of places within the Upper Yarra Valley that are important to understanding the heritage of the Valley. Aborigines, white explorers, pastoralists, gold miners and timber cutters have all left their mark. The sites, despite modern development and urbanisation of the Valley, are still able to give us an insight to an eventful past, thus suitable for increased tourist visits. (ISBN: 0646206745. 1 of 2 pamphlets in his Secret Places of the Upper Yarra Valley series. Incorrect ISBN 0646185462 on rear cover.). ISBN/ASIN: 0646206745. Our Book No: 41732. $30 AUD.

162. Stephens, Trent; Brynner, Rock (2001). Dark Remedy: The Impact of Thalidomide and Its Revival as a Vital Medicine. Cambridge, MA: Perseus Publishing. 228 pp. Hardback small octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), pages lightly toned as usual, minor edgewear. The tragic story of thalidomide, the supposed wonder drug that produced an epidemic of birth defects in the 1960s. But has re-emerged as an indispensable medicine for some rare and chronic diseases. ISBN/ASIN: 0738204048. Our Book No: 11116. $16 AUD.

163. Stodart, Eleanor (2003). Old River Red Gum (1st ed). Sydney, Annandale: Envirobook. 32 pp. Hardback small oblong quarto, very good condition, pictorial covers, colour illustrations, environmental themed endpapers, minor foxing edges, spine little slack (pages firm), minor edgewear. This beautiful children's picture book by Eleanor Stodart has verses to go with the lifelike pastel illustrations. The author found a particular river red gum on the banks of the Wimmera River in Victoria and she began to wonder about how it came to look as it did. The environment and nature themes will be of interest to any age. ISBN/ASIN: 0858811995. Our Book No: 41792. $30 AUD.

164. Stokes, Douglas M. (1997). The Nature of Mind: Parapsychology and the Role of Consciousness in the Physical World (1st ed). Jefferson, NC: McFarland. 259 pp. Hardback octavo, no jacket as issued, very good condition, top edge lightly foxed (other edges minimally), minor edgewear. Douglas M. Stokes considers that Western science teaches that humans are governed by the laws of physics and that our minds play no part. There are flaws in this thinking, such as unexplained paranormal phenomena that defy explanation by modern theories of physics. Collected by parapsychologists, these data include extrasensory perception (ESP), poltergeist occurrences and psychokinesis (PK). The author examines the current data in parapsychology and their implications for understanding the true nature of the self. He begins with several instances of spontaneous psi, then examines theoretical explanations of paranormal phenomena. He covers the hypothesis and evidence that minds contain hidden variables that determine the outcomes of the quantum process, thus interweaving parapsychology with modern physics. (First edition, 1997.). ISBN/ASIN: 0786403446. Our Book No: 18596. $40 AUD.

165. Stone, Louis; Mahon, Gail (introduction) (2001). Jonah [Australian Experience Series]. Stepney, SA: Axiom Publishing. 190 pp. Paperback small octavo, very good condition, card covers (with flaps), minor edgewear. An historical Australian novel by Louis Stone about the larrikin gangs of the early 1900 to 1910 in inner Sydney (Redfern and Waterloo). Jonah is the tough larrikin who rises to success in big business. A pioneering Australian novel that was first to make the larrikin a popular topic of discussion. (Originally published, 1911. This copy: Axiom edition, 2001. Introduction by Gail Mahon.). ISBN/ASIN: 1864760710. Our Book No: 20698. $16 AUD.

166. Strangways, Thanthi Syd; Arbon, Kathy (illustrator) (2018). Wamparla Apira: Possums and all Trees: An Arabana Story. Sydney, Broadway: Indigenous Literacy Foundation. 22 pp. Hardback small square quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial covers, full-page colour drawings, purple endpapers (small scuff top corner tip front free endpaper), minor edgewear. This children's picture story is told in English and an Aboriginal language (Arabana) by elder Thanti Syd Strangways, and is beautifully illustrated by Kathy Arbon. It is an Aboriginal legend about how possums were captured for food and warm pelts, but are now considered sacred to avoid becoming extinct. It is an important addition to the Wangka or language resources for the Arabana people of northern South Australia. A beautiful book to suit any age with the bright colourful drawings. ISBN/ASIN: 9780994465474. Our Book No: 41785. $30 AUD.

167. Strong, Roy (1993). Art and Power: Renaissance Festivals 1450 - 1650 (Reprint ed). Woodbridge, Suffolk: Boydell Press. 227 + 115 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, full-page black & white drawings (plates) at rear, tables, minor edgewear, owner's embossed name & details front free flyleaf. A history of Renaissance festivals in Europe and Britain by Sir Roy Strong, including 112 pages of photos. Part I covers medieval inheritance, removed mysteries, and the spectacles of state. Part II covers the idea of monarchy, images of empire, Catherine d'Medici and the magnificent Valois court festivals, Grand Duke Ferdinand and the Florentine intermezzi, and Charles I and the Stuart court masques. The author was Director of the Victoria and Albert Museum, and an expert in Elizabethan and Jacobean art. ISBN/ASIN: 0851152473. Our Book No: 25160. $30 AUD.

168. Suleiman, Yasir (2003). The Arabic Language and National Identity: A Study in Ideology (1st U.K. ed). Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press. 288 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, bottom corner tips rear cover & few pages little creased, minor edgewear. Professor Yasir Suleiman is a Middle East specialist at the University of Edinburgh. He provides a fresh perspective on nationalism in the Middle East by linking nationalism with Arabic language and Arabic identity during the past 200 years. Straddling cultural and political nationalism, he examines elements of Arab history, such as: the clash between Arab and Turkish cultural nationalism; readings of canonical treatises; and the major ideological trends linking language to territorial nationalism. A compelling and timely study of Arabic culture, language, history and nationalism This is the first full-scale study of this important topic and will be of interest to students of nationalism, Arabic studies, history, cultural studies and sociolinguistics. ISBN/ASIN: 0748617078. Our Book No: 14145. $25 AUD.

169. Swan, Wayne (2005). Postcode: The Splintering of a Nation. Sydney: Pluto Press Australia. 248 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, top corner tip front cover creased, minor edgewear, sticker mark rear cover (covers a few letters of text). Wayne Swan, then Labor Federal Shadow Treasurer, explains how Australia is a prosperous country, but the benefits of this prosperity are not being fairly shared. About 1 million working Australians and their dependents are below the poverty line. The Australian nation has become a frayed patchwork of winners and losers from economic change. Swan draws on the latest research data and his own experience of moving around Australia and talking to many people, including disadvantaged locations such as Palm Island, Redfern and the Glenquarie Estate. (He later became Treasurer in the Kevin Rudd Labor Federal government.). ISBN/ASIN: 1864033606. Our Book No: 18608. $35 AUD.

170. Taylor, Jillian; Jones, Penny (illustrator); Norris, Aaron (illustrator) (1994). Bangu the Flying Fox: A Dreamtime Story of the Yuin People of Wallaga Lake. Canberra: Aboriginal Studies Press. 26 pp. Hardback oblong quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, light foxing endpapers, minor edgewear, minor annotation front free flyleaf. This is the Dreamtime children's picture story by Gillian Taylor of a flying fox named Bangu who wanted to always be the winner of any games she played with the other animals. Bangu would change sides and back whoever was winning. They grew tired of playing with her and she was banished from the group to live a lonely life on her own. A Dreamtime story of the Yuin People of Wallaga Lake, near Bermagui, southern New South Wales. (Annotation: Property of Ku-ring-gai Bat Conservation Society.). ISBN/ASIN: 0855752572. Our Book No: 41759. $30 AUD.

171. Taylor, Peter (2023). Operation Chiffon: The Secret Story of M1I5 and MI6 and the Road to Peace in Ireland (1st ed). London: Bloomsbury Press. 380 pp. Paperback octavo, good condition, black & white & colour photos, laminate coating lifting bottom corner front cover, corner tips covers little creased, base of spine slightly bumped, minor edgewear. Peter Taylor tells for the first time the hidden story of the top-secret intelligence operation that helped bring peace to Ireland. This book looks inside the intelligence operation whose roots go back to the bloodiest years of the conflict in the early 1970s, involving officers from MI6 and later, in the 1990s, MI5. The author has used exclusive interviews and his 50 years of covering the conflict to write the story. This covert operation also adds insight into the history of Sinn Fein. ISBN/ASIN: 9781526659620. Our Book No: 31458. $26 AUD.

172. Thomas, Gareth St John (2022). Oliver Kitten's Diary: The Journals of a Mischievous Cat's First Year. Sydney, Chatswood: Exisle Publishing. 192 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, illustrated endpapers, single black & white drawings, tiny mark last page, minimal edgewear. This is Oliver's story, as recorded by Gareth St John Thomas. He was born in a fire truck, and he proved not to be an average cat. He stalks goldfish, unmasks thieves, forms alliances with local dogs, and has worked briefly in a hospital. Oliver has a full life, and as he grows to be a very active adult cat, he has a keen eye for the interesting activities his human family gets up to. He loves an adventure, and has an appreciation for the best things in life. He has written a diary full of wit, warmth and plenty of wickedness! Oliver has recorded his first year of life in this charming book which will appeal to all cat lovers. ISBN/ASIN: 9781922539359. Our Book No: 41770. $20 AUD.

173. Thorpe, Peter (2025). Artificial Intelligence for Seniors: How Using AI Can Improve Your Life. Sydney: Self Published: Peter Thorpe. 102 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, few black & white photos, minor edgewear. A self-published book by Peter Thorpe about using Artificial Intelligence (AI) for mature aged people who did not grow up with computers and the internet, and feel anxious about using such technology. The book aims to bridge that gap, and show you how easy it is to embrace AI. ISBN/ASIN: 9798858332343. Our Book No: 31471. $20 AUD.

174. Timms, E. V. (1956). Shining Harvest (1st ed). Sydney: Angus & Robertson. 246 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in good dustjacket), faint foxing reverse side jacket (chipped, spine ends & corners worn), few small age marks endpapers, pages toned as usual, some edgewear. First edition. No 9 of a set of 12 Great Southland Saga novels - historical romance in early Australia. ISBN/ASIN: B0007JEJQK. Our Book No: 14132. $20 AUD.

175. Timms, E. V. (1956). The Falcon. Sydney: Angus & Robertson. 235 pp. Hardback small octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in good dustjacket), pages lightly toned as usual, flap jacket unclipped (small edge tears & minor loss, minor edgewear), endpapers toned. E. V. Timms, the author of Australian historical romances here produces an historical novel set in the 17th century England. During the reign of Charles II, Englishmen saw the power and ambition of Louis XIV of France a deadly threat to their nation. Plot and counter-plot simmered under the glittering surface of court life, ever ready to explode into violent action. (First edition, this title. Originally published in 1931 as 'Whitehall'.). Our Book No: 25069. $15 AUD.

176. Trans-Australia Airlines, TAA (1974). TAA Air Atlas: Your Flight Souvenir Compliments of Trans-Australia Airlines. Melbourne: Trans-Australia Airlines (TAA) / Printed by Alexander Bros, Mentone, VIC. 24 pp. Paperback large octavo, very good condition, fold-out stapled pamphlet (24 pages when opened out), pocket inside last page (empty), colour maps, colour line drawings, staples little rusted, minor creasing & edgewear. An easy to read collectible pamphlet about Trans-Australia Airlines (TAA), the Australian airline that began in 1946 and ceased operations in 1994. Includes Australian towns and geographical features from A to Z, Australian maps, the history of TAA, and current routes flown by TAA. Full of useful information. (No date, but 6/1974, printer code on rear cover.). Our Book No: 40148. $25 AUD.

177. Trezise, Percy (2015). Land of the Emu People (New ed) [Journey of the Great Lake Series, no 4]. Sydney: HarperCollinsPublishers. 32 pp. Paperback small oblong quarto, good condition, full-page colour drawings, top of spine scuffed (two tiny dents nearby), corner tips rear cover & few rear pages little creased, minor edgewear. One of a series of Aboriginal children’s picture stories by Percy Trezise based on Dreamtime myths about a great lake (Balanorga or Lake of Carpentaria). Three children travel around the lake through different dangerous lands to find their way home. In this book, they traverse the Land of the Emu People. The large colour sketches and easy-to-read text make this a delightful book for any child, who will want to collect the series. ISBN/ASIN: 9780207198823. Our Book No: 41811. $18 AUD.

178. Trezise, Percy (2015 (2001)). Land of the Kangaroo People (New ed) [Journey of the Great Lake series, no 6]. Sydney: Angus & Robertson. 32 pp. Paperback small oblong quarto, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, corner tips rear cover & bottom corner front cover (& corners few pages) little creased, few scuffs & tiny dents spine, minor edgewear. One of a series of Aboriginal children’s picture stories by Percy Trezise based on Dreamtime myths about a great lake (Balanorga or Lake of Carpentaria). Three children travel around the lake through different dangerous lands to find their way home. In this book, they traverse the Land of the Kangaroo People. The large colour sketches and easy-to-read text make this a delightful book for any child, who will want to collect the series. ISBN/ASIN: 9780207199929. Our Book No: 41810. $18 AUD.

179. Tsotroudis, Aristides J.; Souleles, Peter (translator) (2015). The Gallipoli Campaign: Lemnos and Anzacs. Athens: Self-Published: Aristides J. Tsotroudis. 174 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, thick card covers with flaps, black & white text-photos, copies of letters, dedication label on front flyleaf, minor edgewear. Aristides J. Tsotroudis describes the Gallipoli Campaign in two parts. The first part is a general account sourced from historical documents with plenty of photographic material. The second part he has named 'Lemnos and Anzacs', which by means of photos and their captions, readers can travel back to this time and think about the situation and the conditions that happened then in Lemnos, which was only two years since its liberation from the Turks. The author has decided to publish this book in honour of the completion of 100 years since the failed Gallipoli Campaign, to emphasize the relationship that was established by the ancestors of present day Australians with Lemnos. There are 250 photos to give a visual journey for anyone wanting to understand this tradition-setting Campaign. (Translated from the Greek. First edition stated.). ISBN/ASIN: 9786188012721. Our Book No: 41742. $35 AUD.

180. Tzu, Sun (2002). The Art of War: The Denma Translation (Reprint ed) [Shambhala Classics]. Boston: Shambhala Publications. 250 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, minor edgewear. Sun Tzu's 2,000-year old classic Chinese military masterpiece is here translated by the Denma Translation Group. It recommends the highest skill is winning without fighting. It advocates for winning through strategy, deception, intelligence, and speed, and urges leaders to know themselves and their enemies. The first part is a translation of the text in 13 chapters. Part 2 consists of three essays about the world view of Tzu, the wise practical military commander to whom it is addressed, and the tradition that is still relevant today. Part 3 repeats the text with extensive interleaved commentary. The VictoryOverWar website permits continued discussion. ISBN/ASIN: 1570629048. Our Book No: 18616. $20 AUD.

181. Upfield, Arthur; Valencia, Michele (translator) (1998). The Melbourne Cup Mystery / Le Mystère de la Melbourne Cup [Collection l'Aube Noire Series]. La Tour d'Aigues: Editions de l'Aube. 221 pp. Paperback large trade, very good condition, top edge little foxed, minor edgewear, loose red wraparound label (with author name). This historical crime fiction novel by Arthur Upfield is set in a corrupt, Depression-era Melbourne. The plot is about the targeted murder of a racehorse favored to win the Melbourne Cup. The shocked stuttering alcoholic jockey navigates the criminal underworld to expose a blackmail ring reaching the upper echelons of society. Not an Aboriginal Napoleon Bonaparte story. Initially published in 1933, this novel was inspired by the recent strange death of the champion horse Phar Lap, the most famous Melbourne Cup winner. (This copy is the scarce 1998 French language translation of the 1996 Australian first book edition by ETT Imprint. One of the Collection l'Aube Noire series. This copy has also loose red wraparound label with 'Upfield' name in big letters, which is very scarce. Incorrect ISBN printed on copyright page.). ISBN/ASIN: 9782876784451. Our Book No: 14793. $30 AUD.

182. Vujicic, Nick (2012). Life Without Limits: How to Live a Ridiculously Good Life (New, reprint ed). Sydney: Allen & Unwin. 266 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, minimal edgewear. The inspiring entertaining autobiography of Nick Vujicic, the 28-year-old Australian born without arms or legs (tetra-amelia syndrome), a rare disability, and who is now a successful inspirational speaker and Christian evangelist. He now lives with his family in California. This new edition contains Nick’s Personal Action Plan, a tool for you to more precisely determine and track your individual destiny. ISBN/ASIN: 9781743310298. Our Book No: 18589. $15 AUD.

183. West, Lorraine (2003). Early Stage Dementia: Reassurance for Sufferers and Carers (Irish ed). Dublin: Newleaf / Gill & Macmillan. 268 pp. Paperback small octavo, very good condition, figures, minor edgewear. Lorraine West moves beyond clinical diagnosis and provides practical guidance to enable dementia sufferers and their carers to develop diverse ways of coping with common situations, and to regain a sense of mastery about what has happened, and what may be ahead. The four main sections are: Concerns about memory; Living with dementia; The psychology of caring, and mind body and spirit. The author is a registered nurse and family therapist who is a counsellor and consultant to the New South Wales Alzheimer's Association. ISBN/ASIN: 0717135675. Our Book No: 18592. $32 AUD.

184. Wilber, Ken (1998). The Essential Ken Wilber: An Introductory Reader (Reprint ed). Boston: Shambhala Publications. 199 pp. Paperback small octavo, very good condition, minor edgewear. An introductory sampler that introduces the transpersonal writings of Ken Wilber, including levels of consciousness, mystical experience, meditation practice, death, the perennial philosophy, and his integral model of reality (which integrates body, mind, soul and spirit). ISBN/ASIN: 1570623791. Our Book No: 12574. $20 AUD.

185. Wild, Margaret; Brooks, Ron (illustrator) (1997). Old Pig (Reprint ed). Sydney: Allen & Unwin. 28 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, watercolour drawings (mostly full-page), minor edgewear. This is the story of Old Pig and Granddaughter who have lived together for a long time. They share everything. A tender story of living, giving and receiving. Old Pig puts her affairs in order, and takes Granddaughter on a last long walk. Old Pig and Granddaughter says their goodbyes in the best way. A delightful children's picture story by Margaret Wild that will touch the heart of everyone. Illustrated by Ron Brooks. ISBN/ASIN: 9781863736794. Our Book No: 41797. $18 AUD.

186. Wilkinson, Isabel; Mitchell, Elyne (foreword) (1992). A Place by the River: 150 Years of Tabulam History (2 volumes). Lismore: Self-Published: Isabel Wilkinson / Printed by Northern Star. 438 pp. Each volume: Paperback large trade, very good condition, black & white drawings, black & white text-photos (including portraits & posters), maps, tiny spot front cover & minimal foxing title page (v1), minor edgewear, sticker mark & slight scuffing bottom rear cover. Heavy set, and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. Isabel Wilkinson provides the complete story of the rural town in the Northern Rivers Region of Far North-Coast NSW. The town is called Tabulam and is located in the Clarence Valley, near the Clarence River. The town is situated between Tenterfield and Casino. She writes in considerable detail about the history of the town and its people in two volumes: Part 1 (1839 to 1919, 200 pages) and Part 2 (1920 to 1989, 238 pages, numbered separately), same ISBN. The many photos and drawings bring the two books to life, and it would make an interesting addition to any local history library. Foreword by Elyne Mitchell (in Volume 1), who provides extra detail as her father lived near Tabulam. ISBN/ASIN: 0646086871. Our Book No: 41739. $160 AUD.

187. Wilson, John; Wilson, George (2016). George Wilson, His Story: An Account of His Life from Hull in Yorkshire to Sydney, New South Wales. Sydney: Self-Published: John Wilson. 152 pp. Paperback small folio, very good condition, sepia (brown-tinted) & few black & white text-photos (two colour), maps, genealogical tables, facsimiles, corner tips covers & some pages little creased, glossy paper, minor edgewear. This is the story of George Wilson, who came from Yorkshire as a 13 year-old boy to Sydney in the new colony of New South Wales as a farmer and a timber merchant. He married into the Mcintosh and Archbold families, two well-known land-owning families on the Sydney North Shore. There are a few interesting questions about George, and this family history seeks to answer them and other questions about this early pioneer in the colony. The great-great grandmother of the author, John Wilson, was Georges' wife. Appendix A is the Yorkshire Connection. Appendix B is the family of George and Mary, wth a family tree at the rear. SCARCE. ISBN/ASIN: 9780646953458. Our Book No: 41793. $60 AUD.

188. Windross, John; Ralston, J. P. (1978). Historical Records of Newcastle 1797 - 1897 (Facsimile ed) [Facsimile Series, No. 13]. Sydney, North Sydney: Library of Australian History (LAH). 71 pp. Hardback small, no jacket as issued, very good condition, tan boards (gilt lettering spine), tables, few black & white drawings, frontispiece portrait, adverts at rear, minimal foxing edges, minimal edgewear. John Windross and J. P. Ralston, two local journalists, have compiled a handbook that collects information about Newcastle and the Hunter River District from 1797 to 1897. The aim is to provide a reference book for the general reader about the significant recent development of the Newcastle region. Originally published, 1897. (Facsimile Series no. 13 from the Library of Australian History. A limited edition of 1000 copies.). ISBN/ASIN: 0908120192. Our Book No: 41773. $40 AUD.

189. Witton, Lieut. George; Embleton, Geoffrey (afterword) (1983). Scapegoats of the Empire: The True Story of Breaker Morant's Bushveldt Carbineers (New, reprint ed). Sydney: Angus & Robertson. 247 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in good dustjacket), facsimile text, top edge lightly foxed, spine lettering jacket slightly faded (top half reverse side foxed), minor edgewear, owner's written name & date title page, copy 2. Lieut. George Witton was a Bushveldt Carbineer who fought in the Boer War on the British side. He and two other Australian colleagues, Harry (Breaker) Morant and Peter Handcock, were accused by the British of shooting Boer prisoners. They were tried by a British court martial. Morant and Hancock were executed, and Witton imprisoned for life (later pardoned). This book is Witton's much awaited firsthand account of what actually happened. It was originally published in 1907 (now very scarce). The current book is a facsimile reprint by Angus & Robertson in 1982. An afterword by Geoffrey Embleton reveals a letter by Morant to his defence counsel, alleging that the trial was a coverup by the British commander Kitchener who had actually authorised the shooting of Boer prisoners. (This copy is the 1983 reprint.). ISBN/ASIN: 0207146667. Our Book No: 18249A. $35 AUD.

190. Yunkaporta, Tyson (2023). Sand Talk: How Indigenous Thinking Can Save the World (Reprint ed). Melbourne: Text Publishing. 280 pp. Paperback small trade, very good condition, front cover little creased, two tiny dents rear cover, light foxing edges, minor edgewear. Tyson Yunkaporta is an Aboriginal scholar, founder of the Indigenous Knowledge Systems Lab at Deakin University in Melbourne. The author tells a little of his life story, but his focus is on applying Indigenous research methods of inquiry to resolve complex issues and look at global crises. ISBN/ASIN: 9781922790514. Our Book No: 31447. $20 AUD.