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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. 'Scar Revision' - surgically minimising the effects of scars - is the powerful central image of Tracy Ryan's highly accomplished new collection. Both formally adventurous and movingly personal, these poems offer vivid accounts of how we survive and 'rewrite' literal and symbolic scars, and of regeneration through the risks of family. 'Scar revision' surgically minimizing the effects of scars is the powerful central image of Tracy Ryan's highly accomplished new collection of poetry. Both formally adventurous and movingly personal, these poems offer vivid accounts of how we survive and 'rewrite' literal and symbolic scars, and of regeneration through the risks of family. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Soft cover. Etat : Very Good. 1st Edition. Paperback first edition 2013. INSCRIBED ON TITLE PAGE BY AUTHOR BRUCE MENZIES. This book is in very good condition - light edge wear; surface of cover slightly lifted on top front corner; pages tanning especially around edges. Inscribed by Author(s).

Soft cover. Etat : Very Good. A very good copy. Pp. iv, 108. Cape Naturaliste to Cape Leeuwin.

Soft cover. Etat : As New. Etat de la jaquette : As New. 1st Edition. Teen fiction about Zanto who dreams of scoring the winning goal in a children's soccer competition - The Hope Games. Only problem is she is a green zombie. All monies raised from sales goes to Save THe Children. Authors third novel. This copy is as new and is signed by author.'to Kylie XX Jayne Lyons'. Signed by Author(s).…

Trade Paperback. Etat : Near Fine. 1st Edition. Near Fine condition. Includes, loosely inserted, a signed note from the author. 317 pages. Tension and trouble in a small Australian town. Explores the themes of identity, Aboriginal and Australian culture and the powerful influence exerted by history. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. …

Trade Paperback. 1st Edition. Very Good condition. Top corner very slightly bumped. Illustrated with Colour and Black & White Photographs. 194 pages. The autobiography of the Sir Lankan/Australian restauranteur and social activist. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels.…

Soft cover. Etat : Fine. 3rd Edition - Completely Revised. A very nice copy without flaw. 6.5 X 9.5" 108 pages. The Cape to Cape Walk Track is located 250 Km south of Perth, in the far S/W corner of Western Australia. It offers a challenging 5 to 7 day adventure along 135 Km of stunning coastal scenery, quiet sheltered forests and pristine beaches; as well as a multitude of opportunities for short, day walks of any length and it is in close proximity to the caves and vineyards of the Margaret River Region. This book offers you detailed descriptions of the Cape to Cape Track, the Meelup Trail and the many short walks in Leeuwin Naturaliste National Park; 22 full-page 1:25 000 maps showing access roads, paths and popular surfing spots; plus much useful information, 127 full-colour photographs of the area as well as access information to electronic updates. **Bundle Up & Save On Postage**. Patricia Negus (illustrateur).…

Soft cover. Etat : Very Good. 2nd Edition. Illustrated in colour and black and white, maps. 24 cm. IV, 128 pages VG. Very good condition with light shelf wear and edge wear to covers.

Soft cover. Etat : Fine. A fine copy. Pp. iv, 164.

Soft cover. Etat : Near Fine. 1st Edition. Paperback, 2011, in near fine condition - crease on page 91. SIGNED ON TITLE PAGE BY AUTHOR HELENA PHILLIPS. Signed by Author(s).

Soft cover. Etat : Very Good. 1st Edition. A very good copy. Signed and inscribed by the author. Pp. 313. .we ventured out to places further afield in search of adventure; places with interesting names like Canning Bridge, Deep Water Point, Bull Creek, Weir's Paddock and Bateman's Field. Within walking distance of Nan's place were miles of bushland, large swamps and lakes, the Canning River and several permanent streams that flowed into Bull Creek. They were magical Sundays. Most of all I remember the amazing freedom we had. Signed by Author(s).…

Soft covers (folded & stapled). Etat : Very Good. 57pp incl several historic b&w photos. 21cm X 14cm. Small prev owner name to top of first page. Light wear to the card covers. Some internal foxing.

Soft cover. Etat : Good. 1st Edition. Good condition. Very minor wear to the book edges. Inscribed by the author "Best wishes , Mike F 17/2/12"A sticker is on the book cover, presumably placed by the author "Playwright David Williamson said: Mike, I enjoyed your book; it's a powerful tale"A biography of peace activist Ruby Penfold. Moving from an isolated Australian island, her life journey culminates in London, campaigning for peace in Afghanistan.In foster care in the late 1960s, Ruby enjoys awakening emotions, but her heart is broken when Vietnam steals her first lover.After the search for her birthright turns to anguish, Ruby leaves Australia ending up in London where she marries Andrew. They have two children.Anti-war activities engulf Ruby's life, and during the early 2000s, she joins London's Mothers for Peace. Arrested in 2011, protesting NATO troop deaths in Afghanistan, her story unveils a surprising but delightful twist.A Mother's Song traces Ruby's search for identity and making her mark.…

Paperback. Etat : Good. Etat de la jaquette : None Issued. First Edition. 280 pages. Book is in general good condition. There is some light reading wear present, but still a presentable copy.

Soft cover. Etat : Very Good. 1st Edition. Paperback first edition 2016. INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR ON TITLE PAGE TO FRIEND THANKING HER FOR HER SUPPORT. This book is in very good+ condition - light edge wear with small crease and damage on bottom front corner; pages tanning. Inscribed by Author(s).

1st ed. Paperback, very good condition, black & white drawings, map, minor edgewear, pages lightly toned, autograph (author's written dedication). 194 pp. This story if full of adventures as Zach visits the Coral Islands with his father, and his new friend Ali. They get swept up in a scuba diving treasure hunt. They try to stay ahead of the Compteur brothers and find the secret location of the long lost gold coins. Follow their action packed adventures and learn a thing or two about coral reefs and scuba diving along the way. Includes notes about scuba diving, coral atolls, and coral reefs and their protection, at the end of the story.…

Soft cover. Etat : Very Good. 1st Edition. Very good condition. Minor edgewear. Previous owner has inscribed inside page.

4to. xxii +346pp., original wrappers with french flaps . Numerous colour illustrations, maps etc. A fine copy. First edition. By bicycle across Africa .

iv+182pp. 8vo. Original wrappers. A very good copy. First edition.

Soft cover. Etat : Good. 1st Edition. Good condition. Wear to book corners, particularly front cover right tail corner, now protected with book tape. Ron Banks was fortunate to grow up in Mosman Park when it was mostly a working-class suburb. His memoir unearths the secrets of boyhood happiness (and sometimes girlhood), capturing the times with wit and sharp observational skills. He began working as a school teacher but soon understood his unsuitability for that profession and switched to the far easier craft of journalism. Fragments is a factual account of sane parenting and growing up for those who were there, and an historical account for those who were not. (back cover).…

Soft cover. Etat : Good. 1st Edition. Good condition. Minor wear to book corners. Ex library copy with external stickers removed. Marks on right foredge. This book is a collection of stories, recounting the bush experiences of Rowan Murphy, a fourth-generation landowner. Rowan says, "I have written them truthfully, irreverently and hopefully amusingly and have just let the yarns tumble out and flow onto the pages as if I was speaking, so I hope you will overlook my grammatical indiscretions. They cover the good times and the bad, the uncomfortable and the delightful. I sincerely hope you will enjoy and be entertained." (author) (back cover).…

Soft cover. Etat : Very Good. 1st Edition. Very good condition. Minor wear to book corners and edges.

Paperback small square quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings (mostly full-page), minor edgewear. 32 pp. This special children's picture story by Angela Moyle is about a wombat named Phoebe who lives in a nice warm burrow in the bush capital of Australia - Canberra. One day Phoebe decides to investigate the lovely green hill. Phoebe has many adventures which lead her to come face to face with the Prime Minister of Australia. The rhyming text and large bright illustrations by Ian Coate will appeal to any age and will make you smile.…

Soft cover. Etat : Near Fine. 1st Edition. Near fine condition.A personal story of persistence and tenacity through the changing landscape of Western Australia.Don's story is not just a biography but a first-hand account of an interesting life in the great state of Western Australia. Starting with his early childhood on a dairy farm in Harvey in 1932 when horse and cart were the standard modes of transport, through the challenges of plantation farming in Carnarvon and in the Wheatbelt. On to the early years of Cray fishing that had more in common with the wild west of America than the civilised profession it is today.Don finally settled into a suburban life of bricklaying and raising a family, however, his adventures did not stop there, as his love of the sea provides more memorable tales. Don was always looking for the next great thing .Try and Try Againis a personal journey well worth the read. (back cover).…

Trade Paperback. Etat : Very Good. 204pp incl numerous pages of b&w photos. Corner creasing to several pages. Otherwise very good condition including 13 track CD). Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. 'Scar Revision' - surgically minimising the effects of scars - is the powerful central image of Tracy Ryan's highly accomplished new collection. Both formally adventurous and movingly personal, these poems offer vivid accounts of how we survive and 'rewrite' literal and symbolic scars, and of regeneration through the risks of family. 'Scar revision' surgically minimizing the effects of scars is the powerful central image of Tracy Ryan's highly accomplished new collection of poetry. Both formally adventurous and movingly personal, these poems offer vivid accounts of how we survive and 'rewrite' literal and symbolic scars, and of regeneration through the risks of family. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Etat : Near Fine. 8vo. softcover. 108pp. index, colour illus., maps. Near Fine.

8vo, paperback, prelims + 57pp. Good condition. General light wear, bumped, creased, gift note at title page, very light foxing. With b&w photographs. This item is light and may attract less postage. Pictures available on request.

Soft cover. Etat : Very Good. 1st Edition. Very good condition. Some minor wear to book corners. Four Corners is a 3600-acre farm nestled away in the Shire of Dandaragan, Wheatbelt Region. When Ron and Val Carter first acquired it in 1955, it was virgin scrubland - no communication, no electricity, just acres of bush. Over twenty-five years, they developed the land one small piece at a time, battling droughts that almost wiped out their sheep and out-of-control bushfires that threatened to destroy everything. This inspirational story is about family, community and hard work. …

Soft cover. Etat : Fine. A fine copy. Pp. 443. Illustrated family and business history recounts the lives of Greek migrant brothers Peter Spero Michelides (1878-1966) and Michael Michelides (1891-1953). Arriving in Perth in 1904, they began modestly by selling handmade cigarettes from street corners and a small shop. They built Michelides Ltd into a major tobacco enterprise: importing leaf initially, then pioneering commercial tobacco growing in the Manjimup-Pemberton district of the state's south-west (from the early 1930s), and manufacturing cigarettes and tobacco products at a landmark factory on the corner of Lake and Roe Streets in Perth.…