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Acrylics & Gouache Mastering the Art of Oils by SIDAWAY IAN
$44.95 AUD
Category: New Releases
Learning to paint using oils, acrylics and gouache requires training in specific painting skills. This practical guide is an ideal introduction to all three media for beginners, as well as including exercises and projects to challenge more experienced artists. The introduction details the materials and ...Show more
Advanced Running by ELIZABETH HUFTON
$17.95 AUD
Category: Sport / Outdoor
This title includes information on training for both sport and competition, including individual running plans, advanced schedules and expert advice, that are shown in over 280 photographs. It also includes information on how to improve your running performance for events from 5K and 10K races to advanc ...Show more
Aesop's Fables the Boy Who Cried Wolf by Miles Kelly
$13.95 AUD
Category: Teens | Series: Aesop's Fables
The much-loved tale of The Boy who Cried Wolf has been beautifully captured by Kate Daubney's child-friendly illustrations. Every page showcases delightful full-bled artwork, packed with charm and detail that will enthrall children aged 3+. The story has been simply and thoughtfully retold to appeal to ...Show more
After the Fire: London Churches in the Age of Wren, Hooke, Hawksmoor and Gibbs by HORNAK ANGELO
$149.95 AUD
Category: History
'London was but is no more!' In these words diarist John Evelyn summed up the destruction wrought by the Great Fire that swept through the City of London in 1666. The losses included St Paul's Cathedral and eight-seven parish churches (as well as at least thirteen thousand houses). In After the Fire, ce ...Show more
An Illustrated History of Military Motorcycles: 100 Years of Wartime Motorcycles, from the First Machines of World War I to the Diesel-powered Types and Quad Bikes of Today, with 230 Photographs by PAT WARE
$26.95 AUD
Category: General
This title covers 100 years of wartime motorcycles, from the first machines of World War I to the diesel-powered types and quad bikes of today, with 230 photographs. It is a complete reference guide to a century of military motorcycles, from their first use at the beginning of the 20th century to the so ...Show more
An Illustrated History of the Crusades and Crusader Knights: The History, Myth and Romance of the Medieval Knight on Crusade by CHARLES PHILLIPS
$36.95 AUD
Category: History
The crusades are unique in the history of warfare: they were the first international conflicts and had great political resonance and numerous interpretations; they were waged on behalf of religion rather than conquest, and were pursued by individuals rather than sovereign states. The crusades began with ...Show more
An Illustrated Introduction to the Second World War by BUCKTON HENRY
$29.95 AUD
Category: History | Series: An Illustrated Introduction
The Second World War is so far the only truly global war that has ever taken place. It involved the vast majority of the world's nations including all of the great powers, eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis. It was the most widespread war in history, with more th ...Show more
An Illustrated Introduction to the Stuarts by WOMACK PAMELA
$24.95 AUD
Category: History | Series: An Illustrated Introduction
Fascinated by history? Wish you knew more? The Illustrated Introductions are here to help. In this lavishly illustrated, accessible guide, find out everything you need to know about the Stuarts. The Stuart era represents a century characterised by unprecedented change and turmoil, beginning with the Un ...Show more
Anatolian Days and Nights by ANGIE JOY E. & BRENNER STOCKER
$22.95 AUD
Category: Travel
When Joy Stocke and Angie Brenner meet on the balcony of a guesthouse in a small resort town on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey, they think they have only a mutual friend and a summer dream in common. Soon, they discover a shared love of travel, history, culture, cuisine, and literature; and they begi ...Show more
Ancient Egypt: An Illustrated History by Lorna Oakes; Lucia Gahlin
$59.95 AUD
Category: History
A detailed history with fascinating insights and a gorgeous visual reference, this book tours the sacred Egyptian sites, from the impressive mortuary temples of the pharaohs to those dedicated to the many gods and goddesses.It includes an in-depth examination of the crucial role that religious belief an ...Show more
Ancient Greeks in 100 Facts by CHRYSTAL PAUL
$26.95 AUD
Category: History
Ancient Greece was never just one nation: it was a disparate collection of independent city states, often embroiled in war, with separate governments, their own armies and distinct politics, economies and societies. However, together these vibrant and diverse peoples made one of the greatest civilisatio ...Show more
Ancient History of the Aztec & Inca by PHILLIPS DR CHARLES
$35.95 AUD
Category: History
This two-volume comprehensive and authoritative history describes the political, military and social world of ancient America, bringing this entralling culture to life. The books explore the region's vivid mythology, including tales of creation, earth and sky; legends of the gods, goddesses and heroes; ...Show more