49 Results: New & Used in Other Books, Music & Games in Loganholme 4129, QLD

'Aviculture in Australia' - Keeping and breeding aviary birds by Mark Shephard in fair condition. It's a First Edition as per photo 2. The blurb:- ...is the most ambitious and important book ever published on the subject. Written for all classes of aviculturist this book is by far the most comprehensive, well researched and well produced aviary book yet published in Australia. Most importantly it is written with the specific aim of dealing with the conditions and problems that Australian avicu

'Budgerigars' by Georg A Radtke in good condition. The blurb:- This book, illustrated throughout with full colour photos and drawings, presents sensible, easy-to-follow recommendations about selecting and caring for Budgerigar. It concentrates on providing readers with the information they need and want - all given in an interesting and easy-to-read style. Following is a partial list of the book's contents:- . Introduction . The Wild Budgerigar . Care and Breeding . Feeding the Natural Way .

'The Complete Book of Budgerigars' by John Scoble in good condition [please see description below]. It's a First Edition hardback. The blurb:- On every page of this meticulously researched book John Scoble is able to draw on the knowledge gained in over thirty years as a fancier - to impart to us the secrets that have helped him to become one of the world's foremost authorities on the breeding of budgerigars. Many will find clarity and understanding for the first time in the chapters explainin

'A Complete Manual for the Keeping and Breeding of Finches' by [the late] Russel Kingston with a Foreword by Graeme Phipps [Principal Curator, Taronga & Western Plains Zoo] in very good condition. It's a First Edition as per photo 3. From the preface:- I have written this book based on my experiences in keeping and breeding finches [please see photo 2 of the back cover - can be enlarged to make easier to read]. It is not designed as a scientific or ornithological work but rather an opportunity

'A Guide to Rosellas' - And Their Mutations, Their Management, Care & Breeding from Australian Birdkeeper in very good condition. The blurb:- We have included currently known mutations of Rosellas in Australia and all sub species and although there is no one author of this title all of the abovementioned [Des Spittall, Gordon Dosser, Kevin Wilson, Alan Chalmers and Currumbin Sanctuary] have contributed to this latest release. For someone that has just taken possession of a pair of Rosellas, i

Price is for both books, or $20 & $60 respectively:- 'Australian Cockatoos' - Experiences in the field and aviary by [the late] Stan Sindel & [the late] Robert Lynn, and 'Australian Broad-Tailed Parrots' [The Platycercus and Barnardius Genera] by Stan Sindel & James Gill. These hardbacks are in good/very good condition with the second being a First Edition as per photo 7. From Cockatoos Intro [and inside flap of other]:- Our continued aim with these specialised handbooks is to provide avicultu

'Complete Puppy School' - How to Choose, Train and Care For Your Puppy by Dr Quixi Sonntag in excellent condition. The blurb:- 'Complete Puppy School' is a guide to puppy care for new and future puppy owners. It covers, in great detail, factors to guide your selection, including choosing the right breed for the best possible match of lifestyle and temperament to create the foundation for a lasting bond. 'Complete Puppy School' includes in-depth material on meeting your puppy's needs, understa

Price is for both books, or $12 & $15 respectively:- 'A New Owner's Guide To Labrador Retrievers' [hardback] by Mary Feazell, and 'The Labrador Retriever Handbook' by Audrey Pavia. Both are in excellent condition.. New Owner's Guide:- This guide includes all the selecting, caring, health, training, etc info that breed guides usually contain, but this one also includes information on the retrieving aspect of this breed. Chapters include:- . Designer Genes - The History and Origin . Characteris

'Border Collie Dog Training' - Think Like a Dog...but Don't Eat Your P**p!- Here's Exactly How to Train Your Border Collie by Paul Allen Pearce in excellent condition. From the Intro:- Keeping laughter and light heartedness in mind as a dog owner in training is of the utmost importance because sometimes training can be very difficult on you and your pal....You are given the awesome responsibility at the time of acquisition to be the pack leader and ultimately your dog's sensei. I kept that in

'The Complete Staffordshire Bull Terrier' by Danny Gilmour in very good condition. The blurb:- In this highly comprehensive book of the breed, the author traces the history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier from its developemnt in England to its place as a highly prized show dog and companion dog, with a worldwide following. Advice is given on choosing a puppy, training, adult management, and handling in the show ring. The Breed Standard is analysed in detail, illustrated with top-quality line

'How to Train a Superdog' - Unleash Your Dog's Potential by Gwen Bailey in very good condition. The blurb:- Inside every dog there's a superdog waiting to get out - 'How to Train a Superdog' shows you how to unleash your pet's potential so that you have an obedient and contented companion and a pooch to be proud of. In fascinating detail it unravels how your dog's mind works, explains essential life stages, and explores its behaviour, so that you can really understand what makes your dog tick

'The Genius of Dogs' - Discovering the Unique Intelligence of Man's Best Friend by Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods in very good condition. The blurb:- The international bestseller that reveals the amazing mind of your favourite friend. Is your dog purposefully disobeying you? Probably, and usually behind your back. Should you act like 'top dog' to maintain control? No, you're better off dsisplaying your friendliness - and not just to your dog. Which breed is the cleverest? That's the wrong quest

'What is My Dog Thinking?' - The essential guide to understanding pet behaviour by Gwen Bailey in excellent condition. The blurb:- Why does your dog chase his tail? Why does your dog roll in smelly things? Why does your dog yawn when he's not tired? Wouldn't you love to know what your dog is thinking? Written by a leading animal behaviourist, this accessible and intriguing book will help you to interpret your pet's behaviour and signals. Contents page is shown in photo 3 and includes chapte

'The Dog Whisperer' - The essential guide to understanding and raising a happy dog by John Richardson and Leslye Sharon Cole in excellent condition. The blurb:- Comprehensive and effective, 'The Dog Whisperer' is the essential guide to training your canine companion. Based on the premise that the modern dog still shares many of the characteristics of its ancestor, the wolf, this book will show you the ten keys to effective training and how to put those keys into practice. By following the thre

Staunton style chess set complete with nicely turned wood men together with a very attractive wooden board/box including handle in excellent condition. No details on the original cardboard box [photo 8] other than Made in Taiwan and that it's the walnut version [ie darker than the oak one]. The only other similarly bevelled edged boards with a handle I've located are the Dal Rossi sets, though perhaps not quite as stylish, and the Made in Taiwan suggests that this set may have been from the eig

Chess Tutor game by Challenge Master in good condition. It's a complete chess set designed to assist beginners by having the names and possible moves displayed on each piece. The pieces are large hollow plastic [king is 9.2cms and pawns are 6cms], so nice and light should a youngster decide to throw them around, with a foldable board [38 x 38cms]. And of course this can still be used as a normal set. The set remains in good clean condition as per the photos. The board has some small marks in

A Companion 1200 Chess Computer by Go in excellent condition. It's a sensor board type, model number 60-2439 and runs off just a pair af AA batteries [not included], so very portable. Comes in its original box [photos 8 - 10] with the original Owner's Manual and Rules of Chess booklet, and there are still some felt discs remaining that can be used under the peices should any come off. Easy to use. Pretty self-explanatory function buttons down the right hand side. LED display registers/indicat

Backgammon game in stitched black attache case with felt lining in good condition. Apart from the missing doubling cube [not necessary for normal games], this game is complete and clean and includes:- game board [case]; 30 playing pieces; 2 pair of dice; 2 dice cup; and Rules booklet. The inside of the case [board] is in very good condition. The exterior looks great but does show a few signs of use/storage as per the photos including some small, dot sized marks, one corner is worn [on the bot

'The Century of Artists' Books' by Johanna Drucker in very good condition. The blurb:- I wrote this book ten years ago with the encouragement of Steve Clay and Brad Freeman, because we saw a need for critical work in the field of artist's books. Since then, the making of books has become more popular and more intergrated into artistic practice than ever. As an instrument for artistic work, the book has fulfilled its potential for longevity as a form of "inter-media"... Thus Johanna Drucker br

The Thames and Hudson 'Encyclopaedia of British Art' with David Bindman as General Editior in very good condition. It's a First Edition as per photo 3. The blurb:- This essential companion is the only book on British art to cover every period from the Anglo-Saxon to the present day, and every significant medium, from painting, sculpture and printmaking to medieval goldsmiths' work and stained glass. Here will be found clear, up-to-date information on hundreds of artists and on more general top

'The Sinister Side' - How Left-Right Symbolism Shaped Western Art by James Hall in excellent condition. It's a First Edition hardback as per photo 3. The blurb:- From the choice of left and right paths representing vice and virtue, to the voluptuous left-eyed glance of a nymph, the symbolism of left and right is widespread in Western art and culture. In this highly original exploration, James Hall considers how changing cultural beliefs and early psychological ideas are reflected in elite and

'Derek Boshier - Rethink / Re-entry' Edited by Paul Gorman with Foreword by David Hockney in excellent condition. It's a First Edition hardback as per photo 2. The blurb:- Derek Boshier is a formidable figure in contemporary art. Springing from the British Pop Art movement of the 1960s alongside Sir Peter Blake and David Hockney, Boshier has maintained a consistency of vision across a diverse set of disiplines characterized by his engagement with politics and popular culture, notably through w

'Turner' by Michael Lloyd [Editor] published to accompany the exhibition at the National Gallery of Australia [and Victoria] in 1996 in very good condition. JMW Turner [1775 - 1851] painted some of the most exciting and best-loved images in all Western art. As well as being illustrated with many images of his oil paintings and watercolors, this catalogue also includes 10 essays by Andrew Wilton, Evelyn Joll, David Blayney Brown, John Gage, Irena Zdanowicz, Margaret Plant, John Golding, Michael

'Turner: From the Tate' - The Making of a Master edited by Ian Warrell in very good condition. It was published by the Tate for the exhibition of the same name which was at the Art Gallery of South Australia from 8 February - 19 May 2013 and the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra from 1 June - 8 September 2013. The blurb:- ...provides an introduction to the great nineteenth century landscape painter - Joseph Mallord William Turner - and to the collection of his works at Tate Britain. Draw