pier 9 miller's point nsw (51 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Fine octavo hardcover in fine d/j. Inscribed/Signed by the author on title page. 266pp. Inscribed by Author(s).

Soft Cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. (2007), 256pp, illus., light shelfwear to cover, contents clean & unmarked.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Pier 9. Millers Point, 2008. Hard cover. Book Condition : Near fine, like new, Appears little read. Superb Illustrations. Book will be sent bby UK postal service. Inventory #JES019533.

Soft cover. Condition: As New. 1st Edition. v+378pp., Pictorial full colour illustrated covers, ack., intro., b/w plts. & illust. & text, notes, index. Dancing with Empty Pockets is a celebration of Australia's most creative artists from Marcus Clarke to the Chaser Boys, and an examination of how our counter-cultures have changed the way we live. Size: Octavo. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Reprinted. 223pp., Pictorial colour illustrated laminated boards, decorative b/w illust. endpapers, b/w plts., full page col. & b/w photos & illust., recipes, endnotes. Bringing new ways of farming to Italy and new ways of eating to England. Janet Ross was a powerful personality who made her mark on people around her. In A Castle in Tuscany Sarah Benjamin brings this singular, talented, contradictory woman and her remarkable times vividly to life. Size: Wide Octavo. Book.

Soft cover. Condition: As New. 1st Edition. 288pp., Pictorial b/w illustrated front panel with red cloth bound spine- french flaps, b/w frontis., intro., col. & b/w plts. @ text ills., index, further reading. Breathtakingly shocking, at times inspiring and always riveting, these stories take the reader into the lives and times of 22 of history's most ruthless, ambitious women. Size: Wide Octavo. Book.

Soft Covers. Condition: VG+. No Jacket. Art, Photos, Maps Etc (illustrator). 1st. The urge to settle new lands was evident long before the great surge of European colonisation was initiated about the 15th Century by the Spainish and Portugese. There are 25 example of failed settlements included in ''Ghost Colonies" but the earliest under study were those of the Vikings in Greenland in the period 985 to c1500 and in eastern North America. Spanish colonisation of the Americas followed a short time later. The English joined in the early 1600s and from that point the pace and extent of colonisation world-wide increased rapidly. The Dutch became established in South Africa, Central America and the Indian Ocean, in what is now Indodesia. Much of the content relates to failure of colonies established by major empires, for reasons of power, wealth, influence and territory. However, some of most enlightening chapters cover smaller colony projects, organised by independent groups seeking escape, isolation or some form of Utopia for religious, political, moral or philosophical grounds. Some of these were formed from 1800 to the early 1900s. French, English, Dutch and Scottish settlers headed for destinations in Madagascar, Panama, Texas and Mauritius. The 1838 Port Essington settlement in Northern Australia foundered on the parsimony and inaction of bureaucrats in London while others were created following the American Civil War by disillusioned Confederates in Mexico in 1865, in 1886 a "racially pure" German group set up its Utopia in Paraguay and about that time Cossacks tried and failed at a Red Sea location, while 1901 saw a collective of Finnish Socialists select British Columbia for their new home. All these, and others, failed for a variety of reasons --- lack of material and capital support, unfriendly natives, privation, disease, even starvation and through internal conflicts. The final chapter centres on the Jonestown Peoples' Temple in Guyana where almost 1000 residents died in a mass suicide in 1978. A note on the back cover states:that the "Ghost Colonies" stories are a ".compelling. eye-opening mix of adventure, mystery, tragedy, exploration and discovery that reveals a fascinating and largely forgotten area of history." First editiion from Pier 9, NSW, of 2009, 220 pages including bibliography and index, illustrated throughout with art (much in colour), b/w art, photos, mainly b/w ,numerous maps, some in colour. Colour art card covers with flaps to both covers are VG+, internally excellent, no inscriptions. Unpacked weight close to 800grams.

Soft cover. Condition: As New. 239 pages, indexed. "We have long lorded over the ocean. But only recently have we become aware of the myriad life-forms beneath its waves. We now know that this delicate ecosystem is our life-support system; it regulates the earth's temperatures and climate and comprises 99 percent of living space on earth. So when we change the chemistry of the whole ocean system, as we are now, life as we know it is threatened. In Seasick, veteran science journalist Alanna Mitchell dives beneath the surface of the world's oceans to give readers a sense of how this watery realm can be managed and preserved, and with it life on earth. Each chapter features a different group of researchers who introduce readers to the importance of ocean currents, the building of coral structures, or the effects of acidification. With Mitchell at the helm, readers submerge 3,000 feet to gather sea sponges that may contribute to cancer care, see firsthand the lava lamp-like dead zone covering 17,000 square kilometers in the Gulf of Mexico, and witness the simultaneous spawning of corals under a full moon in Panama. The first book to look at the planetary environmental crisis through the lens of the global ocean, Seasick takes the reader on an emotional journey through a hidden realm of the planet and urges conservation and reverence for the fount from which all life on earth sprang." (publisher).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. There are two balnk book plates on the front end paper, one on top of the other, else as new.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 256pp., Pictorial sepia illustrated covers with light crease to front panel near spine- french flaps, illust. title page, intro., col. & b/w plts. & text ills., full & dbl. page col. & b/w illust. & photographs, further reading, index. Why is it that such a high number of left-handed people feature in influential moments throughout history? Through fascinating case studies of notables from ancient to modern times, Ed Wright explains the secret of lefty success. Size: Quarto. Book.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 319, indexed. Foreword by Quentin Bryce. Apart from an unfortunate moth leaving a stain on the head of page 313, which also has a vertical crease running along its length, the book is as new. "Based on the discovery of a family archive of approximately 100 letters, 50 hours of interviews, war diaries, official brigade diaries and other histories of the period, Journey to Tobruk traces the life journey of genuine war hero and 'Rat of Tobruk' John Murray. Author Louise Austin - Murray's niece - makes extensive use throughout the story of Murray's letters to his mother, with whom he was very close and kept a loyal and lifelong correspondence. Murray is an eloquent letter writer, and his laconic, laidback tone in times of hardship is definitively Australian. These personal messages add a wonderful dimension of immediacy and humanity to the story." (publisher).

Trade Paperback. Condition: Fine. x 229 pages.The covers' edges are lightly bumbed, else as new. "Helen Thomas has long had a passion for racehorses. When she finally becomes the proud owner of Poetic Waters, the broodmare repays her leap of faith with a little foal called Rosie, a foal Helen hopes will one day make the grade as a racehorse. Life with Rosie charts the blossoming of the young thoroughbred - and Helen's rite of passage as one of thousands of owners across Australia hoping that all the hard work, and just a little bit of luck, will lead her horse to racetrack success.".

Hardcover. Condition: New. 1st Edition. This copy is in new, unmarked condition quarter bound in black cloth to illustrated parer covered boards with white titling to the spine. This copy is bright, tight, white and square. A dust wrapper is not called for. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased postal rates will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. The first title to be launched in the series, "An Incomplete History of World War I" takes the reader on an eccentric and exciting journey. Instead of providing a complicated and dense overview, it focuses on poignant events - extraordinary, heroic and obscure - ranging from little-known episodes in major Western Front battles to the valiant exploits of outlandish individuals on the remote frontiers of the conflict. It will help the reader not only understand the war's causes and effects but also to appreciate the profound and lasting ways in which it affected individual lives. This enthralling collection of twenty-four stoies will amaze, entertain, shock and uplift. Eccentric haracters, feats of heroim and bizarre twists of fate-often overlooked by conventional histories, yet the very stuff of legends - come to life in a series of gripping narratives, written with the authority of a historian and the verve of a great storyteller. Whether you are a seasoned history buff or know little about World War 1, this is a richly satisfying account of a conflict that reshaped the world. The two bullets that mobilised 60 million soldiers, the gentleman's air war, the Anzacs who led the last great cavalry charge in history, the spontaneous Christmas truce of 1914 and the drinking binge that stopped Germany's last bid for victory . . . Ref PPP 4.

Large Softcover. Condition: Good. Edition Not Stated. Large softcover, edition not stated, 480gms, 349 pages. Book is in good condition with minor general wear and tear and moderate page discolouration/spotting throughout, otherwise no other pre-loved markings.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. First Australian Trade Paperback Edition. Large softcover, first Australian trade paperback, 540gms, 440 pages. Translated by Marlaine Delargy. Book is in good condition with minor general wear and tear and moderate page discolouration/spotting throughout, otherwise no other pre-loved markings.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 282 pages, indexed. The pages are lightly tanned, else the book is as new. "Combining the heroic, the tragic, the bizarre and the humorous, Australia's Pioneers, Heroes & Fools takes you along the intriguing highways and byways of Australian exploration, focusing on the tricks and tools of the explorer's trade and the trials and tribulations experienced on the journeys. Along with the famous explorers whose names are a part of Australian folklore, the intriguing stories of many of the other explorers who traversed the country are captured in this narrative. Indigenous Australians, female explorers, non-British pioneers and convicts all conducted significant explorations in this country, although their stories are not commonly featured in our history education. Impeccably researched and featuring many extracts from explorers' diaries and letters, Australia's Pioneers, Heroes & Fools is packed with ripping yarns and fascinating details, revealing the identities, experiences, motivations and in particular the modus operandi of Australia's colonial explorers" (back cover).

Hardcover. Condition: As New. No Jacket. 255 pages, illustrated. Overseas customers please note the bookis heavy and may attract additional postage. "Tells of adultery, perversion, shameless greed, theft, and deception that have brought down presidents, prime ministers, clergy and famous people of practically every stripe. Each tale shocks us, sometimes for its audacity, sometimes its complexity and sometimes its pure idiocy.' CONTENTS: A question of paternity: Thomas Jefferson and Sally hemmings Temperance in all things: Jabez Spencer Balfour The worst president in American history: Warren G. Harding A peculiar kind of love: Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson 'I am not a crook': Richard Nixon and Watergate An affair to remember: John profuma and the fall of a government The prime minister that got the sack: Gough Whitlam All the president's women: Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos The Liberal and the unstable stable boy: Jeremy Thorpe 'I did not have sexual relations with that woman!': Bill Clinton The enlightened despot: Catherine the Great 'The interview': Aaaran Burr Jr and the death of a founding father The star-spangled killer: how Daniel Sickles got away with murder The maestro's melancholia: Pyotr Tchaikovsky's stormy life The fat man in the bathroom: Fatty Arbuckle The preacher and the prostitute: Jimmy Swaggert 'Man raped by Banana': the Reverednd Canaan Banana Praise the lord and pass the loot: Jim Bakker's fall from grace The fugitive: Caravaggio's life on the run 'He wouldn't take no for an answer': Roman Polanski The case of the vanishing aristocrat: Lord Lucan The scam artiste extraordinaire: Therese Humbert Portrait of a shadow: the secrets of Anthony Blunt Good versus evil: the Petrov affair The pseudocidal politician: John Stonehouse Pleasure through pain: the Marquis de Sade A whip and a country garden: Percy Grainger The obsessive-compulsuve billionaire: Howard Hughes.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 304pp., Pictorial colour illustrated covers with french-flaps & col. portrait of author inside rear flap, neat previous ownership inscription to half title page, intro., col. & b/w plts. & illust. & text, full & dbl. page col. & b/w illust., bibliog., endnotes, ack., index. Racing through time from 1622 to 1890, Shipwrecks of the Southern Seas is re-telling of 22 fascinating old stories- some iconic, many forgotten- of shipwreck, mutiny, piracy and marooning in the waters of Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, concentrating on the age of sail and steam. Size: Large Octavo. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. Hardcover, no dust jacket, first edition, second printing, 594gms, 160 pages, illustrated endpapers. Book is in good condition with minor general wear and tear and only very light page discolouration/spotting throughout, otherwise no other pre-loved markings.

First Hardback Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and strong. Literally as new. Physical description; 272 p. ; col. ill. ; 24 cm. Subjects; Whales in art. Whales in literature. Whales Effect of human beings on. Ocean life; whales. 1 Kg.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. First Paperback Edition. Maps and B&W photographs. 304 pp. Size: 230 mm x 155 mm.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. "First published in 2007 under the title 'Locke 1928" stated. Near fine, if not near fine plus or fine wraps/paperback. A slight, if not very slight or trivial 3/4 inch by 1/2 inch bump to upper fore-edge corner of front cover. Only trivial, if any additional signs of age/wear/previous use. Appears to be inscribed by author on title page: "For XXXXXXX--with fond memories of [ lijiang? ] Shawna feb 28, 2016". Inscribed by Author(s).

Hardcover with Dust Jacket. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. Hardcover with black boards and pictorial dust jacket, first edition, 748gms, 367 pages, illustrated endpapers. Book is in good condition with minor general wear and tear and moderate page discolouration/spotting throughout. Boards and dust jacket are in good condition with only light shelf wear, otherwise no other pre-loved markings.

Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 298pp. Plus several in-text b&w and colour photos and illustrations. Illustrated pictorial covers with French flaps. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Fold-out maps of the piazzas and photographs. 18.5 x 13.5 cm. 240 pp.

Brown Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. (xii), 611pp, illustrated with both colour and black & white illustrations, many full-page illustrated black endpapers, brown cloth with white spine and upper board lettering, brown silk marker, board edges slightly rubbed, generally in very good condition, no dust jacket. PLEASE NOTE: THIS HEAVY BOOK MAY COST EXTRA TO SHIP OUTSIDE OF THE UK. Size: Large Quarto. Military; Collecting.

Paperback. Condition: Fine. First ed. 334 pages: map; 24 cm. Signed and inscribed by the author on title page. / Motion pictures (Son of a Lion, movie) -- Production and direction -- Pakistan. Pachtou (Peuple d'Asie) -- M?urs et coutumes. Cin?ma -- Production et r?alisation -- P?kist?n. Motion pictures -- Production and direction. Pushtuns -- Social life and customs. Travel. Named Person: Gilmour, Benjamin, 1975- -- Travel -- Pakistan. Gilmour, Benjamin, 1975-. Fine with very gently edge wear.

Large Softcover. Condition: Good. First Australian Trade Paperback Edition. Large softcover, first Australian trade paperback edition, 400gms, 256 pages. Book is in good condition with minor general wear and tear and moderate page discolouration/spotting throughout, otherwise no other pre-loved markings.

Softcover. Condition: Very Good +. TRUE CRIME AUSTRALIAÂAndrew Fraser has made mistakes in his life. Big mistakes. And he has paid a hefty penalty for them. A flash, arrogant and highly successful criminal lawyer, he made a great deal of money defending a huge range of clients before a spectacular fall from grace in the late 1990s through his cocaine addiction. 215 p. ; 24 cm. Fraser, Andrew -- Friends and associates Criminals -- Australia -- Anecdotes Attorney and client -- Australia -- Anecdotes Lawyers -- Australia -- Anecdotes Australian #130224 Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA.

Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 463pp. Reprint in same year as first publication. Pictorial card covers with French flaps. Warmly inscribed to prev owner and signed by Don Tate to the title page. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed by the Author.