1441 Results: New & Used in Nonfiction Books in Somerton Park 5044, SA

Large, hardcover book, The New Atlas of the Universe, by Patrick Moore. Good to very good condition, some slight bending on the dust jacket Discount for bundle buys, select more than one item from any of my listings and get 15/20 up to 30% discount Pick up from Somerton Postage available (standard Aust Post rates apply)

First edition, paperback book, The Great Aussie Fashion by Elina Mackay. Contains 286 pages of fabulous Australian fashion and designers, a wonderful historical folio Celebrating all things in Australian fashion in the 1980’s In excellent condition Pick up from Somerton Park Postage available (standard Aust Post rates apply) LOOP

A comprehensive guide to making seven different dolls, detailed instructions and illustrations 112 pages of creativity Published in December, 1987 First edition In very good condition, front cover has one turned corner (see pics) Pick up from Somerton Park Postage available (standard Aust Post rates apply) LOOP

Brand new book Animals Make Us Human, edited by Leah Kazinsky and Meg Keneally. Current rrp ranges from $20-40 (not including delivery fee) This is a brand new item, unexpected gift and not my thing. Pic up from Somerton Park

Comprehensive selection of AIRCRAFT ENGINEERING AND MAINTENANCE TEXTBOOKS required for the student undertaking CASA B1 BASICS EXAMINATIONS, most of which purchased from past CASA lists of recommended reading for POWERPLANT, AIRFRAME and AVIONICS subjects. Happy to sell as a complete library or smaller lots, all relevant and in very good condition (location: Glengowrie).

Dynasties (Hardcover Book with Dustcover) (MAKE AN OFFER) Brand New This is the companion book to the amazing David Attenborough documentary on Blu-Ray and 4K 'Dynasties'. Showcases incredible imagery and text across all 5 dynasties, as documented in the film. BBC Books Author: Stephen Moss Foreword: David Attenborough Cash Only

Edna Walling hardback books x 2 A Gardener's Log Book of Australian Garden Design Selling for $15 each

This is a collection of 6 different religious and spiritual books on various subjects. 'Proof of Heaven. A Neurosurgeon's Journey into the Afterlife' by E. Alexander was published in 2012. It is an interesting account of a near death experience from a neurosurgeon (in the US though). The book is 196 pages and in very good condition. It does have a name on the frontspiece. 'Miracle of Love. Reflections of the Christ Mind. Part 111' and 'Return to the Garden. Reflections on the Christ Mind Part

Excellent condition as good as new 216 pages Coloured photos Serena longtime society caterer Owns successful Harlem restaurants

This is a set of publications about the flora of SA. It is a handbook of the flora & fauna of SA issued by SA branch of the British Science Guild. Part 1 is a second edition with this copy reprinted in June 1960. It covers Cyatheaceae to Orchidaceae. It is 253 pages with a history of botany in SA, a glossary of botanical terms, families & genera, and an index. There are also many line drawings. The copy is in good condition and the price is $12.00. Parts 11 and 111 is a second edition 1948 to

'Ash Wednesday. Wednesday , February 16, 1983' was published by The Age and The Advertiser newspapers as a fund raiser for the bushfire appeals. It tells the story of the bushfires on Ash Wednesday and focuses on the major areas of the many fires in Victoria and SA. There are many photos in colour and black and white. The paperback book is in good condition but does have a crease on the back cover. It is a chilling account of the devastation the fires caused. The price is $8.00. 'Black Saturda

'Eddie Betts. The Boy from Boomerang Crescent' is an autobiography of Betts. It was published in 2022, runs to 289 pages and there is a selection of photos. The story of Betts's life from Karlgoolie, Pt. Lincoln, Melbourne and Adelaide is interesting. The research & interviews were done by Ali Clarke and the cultural edit is by Jack Latimore. The fact that there is a cultural edit refects a constant theme of Betts's story but it is so persistent it detracts from the discussion of his personal a

This is 2 books about different modes of transport in the outback or the red centre of Australia. Both are not easy to find. 'In the Tracks of the Camelmen. Outback Australia's most exotic pioneers' is written by Pamela Rajkowski and was published in 1987. She tells the story of the Indian and Afghan camel drivers who came to Australia & opened up the country linking the widely scattered settlements in the outback of Australia by establishing camel pads. This book is amongst the earliest histo

Array of books ranging from personal development through to diet and fitness. Price is for the whole bundle

The Beginner's Photography Guide 2nd Edition, as new condition.

'A Guide to the Genera of Beetles of South Australia. Part 8' by E.G. Matthews & C.A.M. Reid was published in 2002. Part 8 deals with the suborder Polyphaga: family Chrysomeloidea Chrysomelidae with extensive black and white line drawings and photos. The book is a paperback of 62 pages with a list of host plants and an index. It is in very good condition and the price is $8.00. 'Curious Beasts. Animal Prints from the British Museum' by Alison E. Wright was published in 2013 by the B.M. The blu

'A Voyage of no Importance' was written by Rod Dickson and published in 2003. Dickson was a merchant seaman and the book tells the story of a pearling lugger, Henry, and a voyage from Wyndham to Broome in W.A. in a 3.5 m wooden dinghy in late 1920. The 6 man crew on Henry were shipwrecked and 2 crew took the dinghy to row south. They had several adventures along the way. The paperback book is 117 pages with a few maps and photos, appendices and an index. The book was published by Hesperian Pres

'The Scottish Terrier. It's breeding and management' is by Dorothy Gabriel in 1938 in the U.K.. It is 169 pages with ads for various breeders of the period. It is just an appealing piece of history if you love Scottish Terriers. The price is $5.00. 'How to Raise and Train a Scottish Terrier' by R. Gannon was published in 1960 in the U.S.A. It is 64 pages with a selection of illustrations. This is a little book for the real Scotty fan. The price is $5.00. 'The Popular Pekingese' by J. Vlasto a

'The Wild Flowers of Australia' by Thistle Harris was published in 1973. This is a hardback with it's dustjacket and is in good condition although there is a very old brown stain on the corner of a few pages. It includes a key to the plant families, technical descriptions, discussion of protection, a glossary, bibliography, and a good selection of beautifully illustrated colour plates. The price is $10.00. 'Native Trees and Shrubs of South Eastern Australia' by Leon Costermanis was published i

This is 3 books by Paul Carter, a crazy and funny Australian writer. 'Don't tell mum I work on the Rigs. She thinks I'm a Piano Player in a Whorehouse' was published in 2005 and is a rollicking tale of what working on oil rigs around the world can involve. It is very macho and funny and his writing style is very easy to read. The book is 204 pages and in good condition. 'This is not a Drill, just another glorious day in the Oilfield' was published in 2007 and it continues his adventures. As t

'Red and Blue Blooded' by Mike Coward is the story of the Norwood Football Club from 1878 to 1978. It was published in South Australia, presumably in 1978 in limited numbers. This is a first edition. Coward was a well known sports writer. The book includes a player list and lots of photos, mostly black & white. It is in excellent condition with it's dustjacket. The price is $20.00. Happy to post if you pay postage.

'The Story of the Flinders Ranges' was written by Hand Mincham and published in 1964 by Rigby Limited. This copy is a reprint from 1974 and the dust jacket and book are in very good condition. The book examines the Ranges, the search for water and gold, the coming of the pastoralists, and the history of various towns. They include Kanyaka, Melrose, Port Augusta, Blinman, Wilpena and Leigh Creek, etc. There is a chapter on pioneer personalities and Aborigines and that chapter follows the well tr

This is a selection of books about early communications, the development of computing coding, the Enigma machine and the world wide web. They are all interesting stories. 'The Cog Wheel Brain. Chales Babbage and the quest to build the First Computer' is written by Doron Swade and published in 2000. It tells the story of Babbage's struggle to build the cog wheel brain or the first computers. It has a parallel story of the attempt to finally build Babbage's machine at the Science Museum in Londo

This is a selection of books about South Australian history. 'A Fortunate Locality. A History of Noarlunga and District' by David J. Towler is the story of the area post European settlement was published in 1986. It runs to 214 pages with a bibliography, references and an index. There are a good selection of photos and drawings.This copy is in as new condition and the dustjacket is mint. The price is $10.00. 'Stagg of Tarcowie. The Diaries of a Colonial Teenager' is edired by Nancy Robinsonan