Sisters in Captivity: Sister Betty Jeffrey OAM and the courageous story of Australian Army nurses in Sumatra, 1942–1945 by Colin Burgess
34.99 AUD
Category: Australian History
For readers of Anzac Girls and The Nazis Knew My Name, the incredible account of Sister Betty Jeffrey OAM and the Australian war nurses who survived the bombing of hospital ship MV Vyner Brooke in February 1942, and subsequently spent three years in Japanese prison camps in Sumatra. During those perilou ...Show more
Authenticity: Reclaiming Reality In A Counterfeit Culture by Alice Sherwood
9.99 AUD
34.99 (71% off)
Category: Sociology
'Brilliantly witty, profoundly illuminating, Alice Sherwood is a master storyteller' - Simon SchamaWe live in an age when the pursuit of authenticity - from living our 'best life' to eating artisan food - matters more and more to us, but where the forces of inauthenticity seem to be taking over. Our wor ...Show more
Hudson Fysh: The extraordinary life of the WWI hero who founded Qantas and gave Australia its wings by Grantlee Kieza
34.99 AUD
Category: Australian History
The extraordinary life of the Gallipoli veteran and WWI Flying Corp gunner who founded Qantas and gave Australia its wings By the critically acclaimed author of bestselling biographies of John Monash, Banjo Paterson, Joseph Banks, Lachlan Macquarie and Henry Lawson, this is a fascinating, lively and th ...Show more
An Intimate History of Evolution: The Story of the Huxley Family by Alison Bashford
59.99 AUD
Category: History
'This is history with the engaging intimacy of a novel. Bashford brilliantly marries intellectual history with the story of four generations in a literary tour de force' Professor Jim Secord, author of Visions of Science 'Packed with insights ... tells a magnificent story about the huge personalities a ...Show more
Other People's Homes: Suburban Kerb Appeal by Sandy Weir
32.99 AUD
Category: Australian History
Classic mid-century, Art Deco, migrant and beautifully unique homes from across the country, snapped by viral social media account, Other People's Homes. For fans of The Block, The Castle and nostalgic Aussie architecture. 'I adore perving at Australia's quirky and under-appreciated architectural under ...Show more
Small is Beautiful by Ernst Friedrich Schumacher
19.99 AUD
Category: History
Small is Beautiful is E. F. Schumacher's stimulating and controversial study of world economies. This remarkable book is as relevant today and its themes as pertinent and thought-provoking as when it was first published thirty years ago.Small is Beautiful looks at the economic structure of the Western w ...Show more
Heroes by Stephen Fry
35.00 AUD
Category: History
Mortals and Monsters Quests and Adventures Few mere mortals have ever embarked on such bold and heart-stirring adventures, overcome myriad monstrous perils, or outwitted scheming vengeful gods, quite as stylishly and triumphantly as Greek heroes. Join Jason aboard the Argo as he quests for the Golden Fl ...Show more
History of the World Map by Map by DK
65.00 AUD
Category: History
Much more than a history atlas, this book drops you right in the heart of the action, as 130 detailed maps tell the story of pivotal episodes in world history, from the first human migrations out of Africa to the race for space. After the foreword written by renowned broadcaster and historian Peter Snow ...Show more
Sextant: A Voyage Guided by the Stars and the Men Who Mapped the World's Oceans by David Barrie
9.99 AUD
19.99 (50% off)
Category: History
In the tradition of Dava Sobel's 'Longitude' comes sailing expert David Barrie's compelling and dramatic tale of invention and discovery - an eloquent elegy to one of the most important navigational instruments ever created, and the daring mariners who used it to explore, conquer, and map the world. Th ...Show more
Banks (PB) by Grantlee Kieza
34.99 AUD
Category: Australian History
Lust, science, adventure -- Joseph Banks and his voyages of discovery The extraordinary life of one of the world's most famous and notorious adventurers Sir Joseph Banks was a man of passion whose influence spanned the globe. A fearless adventurer, his fascination with beautiful women was only trumped b ...Show more
Fire Country: How Indigenous Fire Management Could Help Save Australia by Victor Steffensen
32.99 AUD
Category: Australian History
Delving deep into the Australian landscape and its alarming state of devastation, Fire Country is a powerful account from Indigenous land management expert Victor Steffensen on how the revival of Indigenous fire practices, including what's called 'cool burns', could restore our country. Fire Country o ...Show more
Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes (75th Anniversary Edition) by Edith Hamilton
42.99 AUD
Category: History
Since its original publication by Little, Brown and Company in 1942, Edith Hamilton's Mythology has sold millions of copies throughout the word and established itself as a perennial bestseller. For 75 years readers have chosen this book above all others to discover the thrilling, enchanting, and fascin ...Show more