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A HERITAGE HANDBOOK. Davison, Graeme, and Chris McConville (editors). Allen & Unwin (Australia), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1991, 274 pages. A concise, comprehensive guide to heritage issues in Australia. Covers a wide range of topics, including how to research the history of a site, etc. Light wear, except for small name inside front, is a very good solid clean copy. Keywords: buildings heritage preservation history Cat nr 19052 - $A52
AUSTRALIAN MANDARIN. The Life and Times of Quong Tart. Travers, Robert. Kangaroo Press, octavo hardcover, 1st Edition, 1981, 192 pages, illustrated. He was a Mandarin of the Blue Button, and a fine cricketer, freemason and singer. Good copy with just a small bit of damage to the top edge of the front board. Good dust-jacket. ISBN 0949924016. Keywords: biography china australia cricket settlers Cat nr 19033 - $A22
BEST MUSIC CD ART + DESIGN. Droszdowski, Hoffma, Fine and Masuo. Rockport Publishers (USA), large hardcover (A4-plus), pictorial boards, 1997, 158 pages, illustrated. A great collection of artwork, printed on quality paper in full colour. Includes some that upset people, like Nirvana's naked baby (p.125) along with many memorable classics. Indexed by groups. Boards a bit rubbed but otherwise very good copy. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply; you will be emailed with details.) ISBN 1564963675. Keywords: cd disc art artwork design promotion graphics music Cat nr 19044 - $A47
CLINICAL SCIENCE OF MINERAL THERAPY, The. Fisher, Leslie. Maurice Blackmore Research Foundation (Australia), small quarto hardcover, pictorial boards, 3rd Printing (Minor Corrections), 1993, 182 pages, illustrated. This copy has some highlighting and underlining, etc, on a number of pages, also a name inside front, but is otherwise solid. And scarce! ISBN 0731684478. Keywords: health healing minerals therapy Cat nr 19073 - $A117
COMPLETE OIL PAINTER, The. Johnston, F.C. Papermac, quarto paperback (stiff pictorial cover), 1983 reprint, 151 pages, illustrated. Comprehensive and useful book, with illustrations done by the author and also by Theresa Johnston and William Vickers, SGA. Light wear, a couple of small cover crease, but generally fairly good. ISBN 0333322770. Keywords: art painting Cat nr 19037 - $A22
CONQUERING MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS. A story of courage and determination. Egan, Carmel L. Zeus Publications (Australia), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2005, 118 pages. Early in 2004 the author was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. But Carmel would not sit back and accept what she was being told. This is her story. Very good copy. ISBN 1921005904. Keywords: health ms treatment psychology Cat nr 19035 - $A22
CORDONNIER (The). A story of early Queensland. Buettel, Norman Earl. Angus & Robertson, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1977, 229 pages, illustrated. The author's grandfather, a maker of fine shoes, came from France to Australia and became involved in the development and expansion of Maryborough, Queensland. Sugar, gold, kanakas, depression, fires, trials, tribulations - and joys. This is a poor copy, worn and edge stained and some pages bit loose, 'Reading only' copy but all there. ISBN 0207135053. Keywords: biography queensland australia sugar cane settlers Cat nr 19051 - $A15
DAIRY GOAT IN QUEENSLAND, The. Brown, H.H. and others. Queensland Dept of Primary Industries, quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1981, 93 pages, illustrated. Light wear and some minor creasing to cover, otherwise fairly good. ISBN 0724218084. Keywords: farms farming goats livestock Cat nr 19068 - $A37
DANCING ON SKATES. Arnold, Richard. David and Charles, small quarto hardcover, 1985, 128 pages, illustrated. Small area of damage to spine and some general wear but otherwise good solid copy but lacks dust-jacket. ISBN 0715386786. Keywords: dance dancing skates skating ice Cat nr 19072 - $A27
DOCTOR ON THE LANDSBOROUGH. The Memoirs of Joseph Arratta. Smith, Anne, and Dalton, B.J. (editors). James Cook University, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1997, 189 pages, illustrated. In series, 'Records of North Queensland History No.8.' Memoirs of 35 years work by Dr Joseph Arratta. Includes a good selection interesting B&W photos. Greeting signed by Anne Smith in front. Very good clean solid copy. ISBN 0864436262. Keywords: australia history queensland memoirs biography Cat nr 19057 - $A32
DOG OBEDIENCE TRAINING. A Complete Authoritative Guide. Allan, Ross. TFH, quarto hardcover, pictorial boards, 1996, 64 pages, illustrated. Illustrated with full-colour photos, printed on heavy art paper. Attractively produced book with Foto-Glaze finish for long life and constant handling, Very good copy. ISBN 0793801494. Keywords: dogs puppies pets animals Cat nr 19066 - $A22
ECHINACEA. Nature's Immune Booster. Beavley, Nicola. Booman Press, paperback (stiff card), 1999. 72 pages. Good condition. ISBN 1863952896. Keywords: health alternatives immunity immune system Cat nr 19036 - $A12
EUMUNDI MARKET. Mangold, Michael. Tandem Productions (Australia), square paperback (stiff pictorial card), no date, 64 pages, illustrated. An affectionate look at one of Australia's best-known regular markets - established in 1979. The author/phoograher collected material over a period of months, with some interesting B&W photos of market activities and characters. Has some light finger marks on the white board and minor marks but is generally fairly good. ISBN 0646067176. Keywords: queensland makets trade society culture people Cat nr 19045 - $A27
FRESHWATER TORTOISES of Australia and New Guinea. Goode, John. Melbourne, Lansdowne Press, small quarto hardcover, 1967, 154 pages, illustrated. A comprehensive account with a wealth of illustrations, including line drawings, B&W and colour photos. Includes a useful Bibliography and a Glossary of Terms. The book itself is a good solid clean copy with minor edge wear and light signs of usage but the dust-jacket is rather degraded. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply to foreign orders: you will be emailed with details.) Keywords: nature natural history animals wildlife australia water tortoises Cat nr 19070 - $A187
FURNITURE REPAIR AND REFINISHING. Nunn, Richard V., and Nunn, Beverly J. Summit Books, A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1975, 96 pages, illustrated. Bit rough on top edge (no text, etc affected) and some light wear but otherwise fairly good. ISBN 0725402768. Keywords: furniture carpentry woodwork repairs finishing Cat nr 19040 - $A17
GETTING INTO BED AND BREAKFAST IN AUSTRALIA. Whyte, Stewart, and Bill Hastie. Wyong WorkWise, A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1995, 28 pages. 'An essential how-to guide for potential, new and current hosts.' Practical down-to-earth advice and information. Light wear, good copy. ISBN 0646266004. Keywords: business trade accommodation board tourism Cat nr 19039 - $A22
HEALING THE CHILD - A Mother's Story (E. coli bacterial infection). Cain, Nancy. New York, Rawson Associates, octavo hardcover, 1996, 288 pages. What happenbs when a bright and active 4-year-old is suddenly stricken with the deadly E. coli bacterial infection? This is the story of a child and his parents. Very good with good dust-jacket. ISBN 0684801698. Keywords: children infections illness sickness care nursing Cat nr 19076 - $A25
HEGEMONY OR SURVIVAL. America's Quest for Global Dominance. Chomsky, Noam. Allen & Unwin, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2003, 279 pages. The noted critic and activist writes about America's quest for dominance and the disastrous consequences of this drive. But note date. Very good clean solid copy. ISBN 1741141621. Keywords: current affairs world philosophy views politics government dominance usa Cat nr 19064 - $A17
HOBBLE CHAINS AND GREENHIDE. Mills, 'Dud'. Self-published at Mudgee, NSW (Australia), paperback (stiff card), 1976, 192 pages. Semi-autobiographical account of the author's life in the bush of Western Australia. Has a useful 8-page Glossary of Terms at back. Author's portrait frontispiece and also on back cover. Light wear, fairly good. Keywords: outback australia bush country culture people history Cat nr 19048 - $A17
HOMEBUSH BOY. A Memoir. Keneally, Tom. Minerva, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1995, 180 pages. The well-known author writes about his adolescence. Very good clean copy. ISBN 1863305572. Keywords: biography autobiography memoirs writers authors teens teenagers youth adolescence Cat nr 19053 - $A14
HYPNOSIS. Markham, Ursula. Tuttle Alternative Health, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1993, 124 pages, illustrated. Hypnotism for self help - relaxation, smoking, obesity, phobias, insomnia, depression, impotence, and easing pain in childbirth, etc. A practical and easy-to-follow book from this well-known and excellent publisher. Very good copy. ISBN 0804818355. Keywords: hypnosis hypnotism psychology mind health Cat nr 19034 - $A22
IN STILLNESS CONQUER FEAR (Agoraphobia). McKinnon, Pauline. Dove Communications, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1983, 150 pages. The author speaks from firsthand experience and encourages the reader to follow her path in overcoming his/her fears. Front cover bit creased otherwise the book is good. ISBN 0859242277. Keywords: psychology fears agoraphobia phobias Cat nr 19074 - $A27
LETTERS FROM LAURA. A Bush Schoolmaster in Cape York Peninsula 1892-1896. Mackeith, Frances (editor). James Cook University, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1991, 86 pages, illustrated. Records of North Queensland History No. 1. Very good clean solid copy. ISBN 086443216X. Keywords: schools teachers pupils outback bush country queensland letters Cat nr 19060 - $A52
LIVING WITH YOURSELF - Portraits of Female Activism in North Queensland. Lynn, Walkden, Darville and Valentine. James Cook University, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1996, 157 pages, Apart from some light rubbing of the covers with patchy loss of colour the book is very good, solid and clean. ISBN 1876055367. Keywords: women females feminism queensland australia society Cat nr 19055 - $A27
LOOKING AFTER HERITAGE PLACES. The Basics of Heritage Planning for Managers, Landowners and Administrators. Pearson, Michael, and Sharon Sullivan. Melbourne University Press, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1998, 384 pages, illustrated, Designed for administrators, owners, caretakers, students, professionals, volunteers. Very good clean solid copy, looks like new. ISBN 0522845541. Keywords: buildings heritage preservation history Cat nr 19058 - $A62
LORD FOUL'S BANE. Donaldson, Stephen. Fontana paperback (stiff pictorial covers), 1982 reprint, 446 pages. Paper browned and the book has a little wear but is fairly good. ISBN 0006152392. Keywords: fiction science fantasy novels Cat nr 8866 - $A13
MASTER PEARLER'S DAUGHTER (The). Memoirs of a Broome childhood. Hemphill, Rosemary. Pan Macmillan (Australia), octavo hardcover, 2004, 270 pages, illustrated. Rosemary Hemphill is famed for her many books on herbs and related topics. Her father owned one of the largest fleets of pearling luggers operating in Western Australia. Has numerous interesting family photos; pity the printing quality isn't better. But the book is in excellent, very good condition with a good dust-jacket. ISBN 1405035838. Keywords: biography autobiography authors writers Cat nr 19050 - $A22
MOUNTAIN MALLEE HEATH OF THE McPHERSON RANGES, The. Jones, Richard. University of Queensland Press, quarto paperback (stiff card), 1964, 66 pages, illustrated. University of Queensland Papers Vol. 4, Number 12 (Dept of Botany). Light wear, good. Keywords: nature bush vegetation australia reference Cat nr 19071 - $A27
NEW AGE MEDICINE. A Christian Perspective on Holistic Health. Reisser, Paul C; Reisser, Teri, and Weldon, john. IVP, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1988, 204 pages. An Evangelical Christian view. A little edge wear and some damage to bottom edge of front. Note, Title page torn out. ISBN 0830812148. Keywords: health healing new age holistic religion beliefs christian Cat nr 17692 - $A13
NEWS FROM NULLA. Correspondence of Rebecca and George Cain 1866-1877. Dalton, B.J. (editor). James Cook University, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1991, 86 pages, illustrated. Records of North Queensland History No.6. Very good clean copy. ISBN 0864433891. Keywords: australia history queensland letters correspondence Cat nr 19059 - $A32
PRACTICAL DECORATIVE CONCRETE. Wilde, Robert. Structures Publishing (USA), A4 paperback (stiff card), 1977, 143 pages, illustrated. Mailboxes, canoes, driveways, walks, patios, pottery, planters, repairs, and more. Illustrated with numerous B&W photos and sketches as well as some colour plates. Ex-library with usual cancelled stamps, etc, but fairly good. ISBN 0912336390. Keywords: concrete building construction Cat nr 19077 - $A22
PROLOGUE. A History of the Catholic Church as Seen From Townsville 1863-1983. Maguire, John P. Toowoomba, Church Archivist Society, small quarto hardcover, 1990, 456 pages, illustrated. Greeting signed by author inside front. Very good clean solid copy with excellent cloth and spine gilt lettering, good dust-jacket. ISBN 0949122181. Keywords: catholic church history australia queensland religion Cat nr 19062 - $A37
QUEENSLAND ART GALLERY. Selected Works. Various Contributors. Queensland Art Gallery, 1982, approx A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 312 pages, illustrated. A lavish collection of about 300 artwork reproductions, many in colour, with some descriptive notes. Printed on quality art paper. Minor wear with a few light marks here and there but generally good solid clean copy. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply; you will be emailed with details.) ISBN 724209565. Keywords: art painting artworks pictures reference Cat nr 19042 - $A37
QUEENSLAND FISHING ATLAS, The. Ross, John (editor). Penguin Books, quarto paperback (stiff plasticized card), 1997, 92 pages, illustrated. With a good selection of maps and descriptive notes. Signs of use and general wear but fairly good. ISBN 014026826X. Keywords: fishing hobbies recreations maps Cat nr 19065 - $A22
RADIANT GREEN. The Story of H.A. Noone, Pioneer of Innisfail, N.Q. Fallon, Mena. Mareeba, Pinevale Publications, octavo hardcover, 1990, 138 pages plus 52-page photo plate section. Signed by author on front endpaper. The section of photo plates is a particularly interesting historical record. Very good copy with excellent green cloth and spine lettering, good dusty-jacket. ISBN 0731693132. Keywords: australia queensland pioneers biography country bush people society settlers Cat nr 19056 - $A32
SKEPTICAL ENVIRONMENTALIST (The). Measuring the Real State of the World. Lomborg, Bjorn. Cambridge University Press, small quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), Revised Updated Ed, 2001, 515 pages. The sensational book by a former member of Greenpeace, examining anew the alarming flow of material being produced by environmentalists. A refreshing breeze blowing through the maze of doomsday predictions. The author is an Associate Professor of Statistics in the Dept of Political Science, University of Aarhus, Denmark. A bit of light wear from being read but fairly good and solid. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply; you will be emailed with details.) ISBN 0521010683. Keywords: environment ecology earth science statistics history sketicism scepticism Cat nr 19047 - $A32
SOTTO LA GROCE DEL SUD. UNDER THE SOUTHERN CROSS. Galassi, Ferrando. James Cook University, small quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1991, 307 pages, illustrated. Studies in North Queensland History No.16. The Jumna immigrants of 1891 and their history. Keywords: australia queensland history settlers immigrants people Cat nr 19061 - $A82
SPECIALIST, The. Sale, Chic. Angus & Robertson, paperback (stiff card), 29 pages, illustrated. Classic humour. Sold in vast numbers! Some wear but fairly good. Keywords: humour folklore humor fun Cat nr 19075 - $A12
SPIRIT OF COROMANDEL, The. Black, Veronica (text) and Barriball, Martin (photos). Reed Methuen (New Zealand), oblong paperback (approx. quarto), 1985, 118 pages, illustrated. New Zealand's Coromandel Peninsula, described, with many B&W photos and maps. Bit worn on edges and corners, small writing inside front and some minor insect damage, but generally fair. ISBN 0474000168. Keywords: new zealand places people travel tourism society culture Cat nr 19046 - $A22
SURVIVING YOUR DISSERTATION. A Comprehensive Guide to Content and Process. Rudestam, Kjell Erik, and Rae R. Newton. Sage Publications (USA), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1992, 221 pages. Name in front and some edge wear but fairly good. ISBN 0803945639. Keywords: education degrees study dissertations Cat nr 19049 - $A19
ULURU. An Aboriginal History of Ayers Rock. Layton, Robert. Canberra, Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies, oblong hardcover, approx. A4, 138 pages, illustrated. Green cloth bit sun-faded bottom edge but otherwise good. Book has a couple of minor marks on endpapers. Generally good solid clean copy with a rubbed but useful dust-jacket. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply; you will be emailed with details.) ISBN 0855751614. Keywords: australia outback country northern territory aborigines mountains travel Cat nr 19043 - $A27
VATICAN COUNCIL (The). 1869-1870. Butler, Dom Cuthbert. Fontana, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1961 reprint, 510 pages. Rather 'aged' and battered copy with some writing inside front but intact and useful still. Keywords: religion catholic church doctrine faith theology reference Cat nr 18447 - $A19
WASTELAND TO WORLD HERITAGE. Preserving Australia's Wilderness, Hall, Colin Michael. Melbourne University Press, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1992, 289 pages. Described as 'the first comprehensive history of wilderness preservation in Australia.' Includes discussion of celebrated controversies, e.g. Lake Pedder, Franklin Dam, Daintree, Kakadu. Keywords: australia ecology environment wilderness bush country Cat nr 19054 - $A22
WATERCOLOURS. Improve Your Painting and Drawing. Parramon, J.M. and G. Fresquet. Fountain Press, quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 3rd Edition, 1977, 118 pages, illustrated. With loose large print by Fresquet. Light wear to edges, minor creasing to cover, etc, but fairly good. ISBN 0852420927. Keywords: art painting watercolours Cat nr 19038 - $A22
WHAT SHELL IS THAT? Coleman, Neville. Sydney, Lansdowne Press, quarto hardcover, 1983 reprint of 2nd edition, 238 pages, illustrated. White boards bit grubby and there is some writing on front endpaper but book otherwise good with a wealth of colour photos and descriptive notes. Take your kids to the beach with this book! (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply to foreign orders: you will be emailed with details.) ISBN 0701815507. Keywords: shells molluscs reference seaside nature natural history Cat nr 19069 - $A27
WOOD PROJECTS FOR THE GARDEN. Ortho Books. Ortho Books, A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), Detailed plans for a host of easy-to-build garden projects - containers, trellises, tables, duckboards, sawhorses, and more. Diagrams and colour photos. Light wear, fairly good copy. ISBN 0727103016. Keywords: wood timber woodwork gardens crafts Cat nr 19041 - $A22
YOU CAN CONQUER CANCER. Gawler, Dr Ian. Melbourne, Hill of Content, paperback, 1989 reprint (orig. 1984), 232 pages. The author had bone cancer. Good solid copy but has slight edge staining. ISBN 0855721413. Keywords: cancer health medicine healing mind psychology psychiatry Cat nr 19063 - $A15
YOU CAN SLEEP SOUNDLY EVERY NIGHT without drugs. A proven self-heklp program. Brighthope, Dr Ian, with Peter Fitzgerald. Bay Books, quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), no date, 128 pages, illustrated. Dr Brighthope is an internationally-known lecturer on health topics. Natural therapies for real sleep. Light wear, good solid copy.ISBN Keywords: sleep relaxation rest psychology Cat nr 19067 - $A19
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