44 Results: New & Used in Nonfiction Books in Algester 4115, QLD

The Great Arab Conquests by Hugh Kennedy describes how the spread of Islam changed the world we live in.

This biography is Keating unplugged and expertly put together by a consummate interviewer Kerry O'Brien. This is a must read for any person with an interest in Australian politics'. Book in excellent condition as new

"Cruiser" by Mike Charlton is the story of the life and loss of HMAS Perth and her crew during WWII. A must read for any person interested in Australian Military History. book is unmarked as new.

Suzuki Service Manual for outboard Motor DT20/20E and DT25/25E

Clymer's Official Evinrude/Johnson Outboard Shop Manual covering 2-40 HP from 1973 to 1987 including electric motors.

Thomas More is one of the great figures in English history. A man of the Renaissance, lawyer, author, spiritual and pius. He was also ambitious, a successful careerist and as Lord Chancellor, dominated the court of Henry VIII. His life is brilliantly captured by acclaimed author Peter Ackroyd

Oxford edition of Dictionary of Latin Words & Phrases - Oxford University Press 1998 -Paperback in very good condition

A portrait of Sir Winston Churchill by Lady Violet Bonham Carter, daughter of H H Asquith, Prime Minister of Great Britain. Violet was a close friend of Churchill and provides a remarkable memoir of his life. HARDCOVER IN VERY GOOD CONDITION.

Sir James Killen left Parliament in 1983 after having served for 28 years and with 8 Prime Ministers from Menzies to Hawke. This is his story. A must read for anyone with an interest in Australian politics. Hardcover edition in excellent condition.

From Qld copper to Labor politician, from Leader of the Opposition to Governor General of Australia, this autobiography reveals the life and career of the late Bill Hayden. Hardcover edition in excellent condition.

The Oxford Library of Classics 1929 edition of Herodotus - Histories in ancient Greek. Hard cover in very good condition.

The biography of Kim Beazley, a Labor stalwart and one of Australia's most respected politicians. Hardcover in excellent condition.

"Monash - The outsider who won the war" is a gripping and vibrant account of Monash's life in war and peace by acclaimed Australian author Roland Perry.

The Civil War by Geoffrey Ward with Ric Burns and Ken Burns is an illustrated history of the American Civil War from 1861 to 1865. The entire conduct of the war and all battlefields are expertly covered with original photographs. This book is a compilation of the award winning T.V program of the same name.

American Prometheus is the full story of the triumph and tragedy of J R Oppenheimer the inventor of the Atom Bomb. This is the book on which the movie "Oppenheimer" was based. Book in hard cover and good condition.

Chinese Characters - their origin, etymology, history, classification and signification. A thorough study from Chinese documents. An invaluable tool for students of the Chinese language.

The Hunter Killers is the extraordinary story of the first Wild Weasels, the band of maverick aviators who flew the most dangerous missions of the Vietnam War. The author Lt.Colonel (Ret) Dan Hampton flew 151 combat missions during his 20 yrs. in the United States Air Force.

Pacific Fury by historian Peter Thompson is the authoritive account of how Australia and her Allies defeated the Japanese in the Pacific during WWII.

"The History of New Zealand" by the late Dr Michael King, is by far the best general history of New Zealand from pre-history to the present. Michael King was one of New Zealand's leading historians. Penguin paperback in very giood condition with some yellowing of pages due to age.

A rigorous examination of General Lee and the course of the American Civil War.

The history of the American Civil War by those who took part in it.

"Halfway to Hell" by former W/O Laurie Woods DFC 406 Squadron R.A.A.F is a tribute to a number of Australian heroes who served with distinction in Bomber Command during WWII. The contents of this book are based on personal interviews, personal service records and of records of airmen who trained under the Empire Air Training Scheme. The author pays tribute to all the airmen and describes their deeds which won them their decorations and gives them the recognition that the World has forgotten to

Peter Fitzsimons best selling book on Gallipoli. In hard cover.

Gordon Sargeant is a former Singles champion of New South Wales, Australia and many club and city championships. This book was published in 1950 and is designed to assist not only beginners but old hands as well. Full of useful diagrams and photographic illustrations. The dust jacket has long since disappeared and book showing its age but is still in good condition and cover and pages intact. Advice in this book is still relevant today.