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With the warm weather on it’s way and beach season just around the corner, we can’t think of a better book to dive into than Surfing in the Sixties. The Australian surfing boom in the 60s bred innovation in photography, art, music, cars and other pop culture landmarks. Through the images of some of Australia’s great surfing …
Postcards were the emails of the late 19th and early 20th century. Snippets of holidays, news of war and news of peacetime. In this extract from his recent book, historian Jim Davidson sifts through the cards to give us a snapshot into the golden age of post. Postcards represent the popularisation of photography, extending far beyond …
Pets on Holiday answers questions all travel-loving pet owners have — where can I take my pet on holiday, and what can I do with them once I’m there? As most senior Australians know, it can be difficult to find pet-friendly places to enjoy a holiday in Australia. Pets on Holiday is the ultimate curated guide to Australia’s …
Win Songs of a War Boy book. Deng Adut’s family were farmers in South Sudan when a brutal civil war altered his life forever. At the age most Australian children are starting school, Deng was conscripted into the Sudan People’s Liberation Army. He began a harsh, brutal, relentless military training that saw this young boy …
As Father’s Day approaches and Christmas speeds towards us as well, we have a look at some books for our male readers. Whether he loves beer, getting immersed in a bikie tale, a spot of history or a light-hearted read, there’s sure to be something here that will inform, entertain and inspire. The Outlaw and …
Have you ever wondered if the human toll of the Titanic’s sinking could have been less? Ever thought about the life of an astronaut? Do you question why people still get married in churches? These questions, among many more, are both asked and answered in the latest titles to hit the shelves. All are available …
To write a book and have it picked up and adapted to the silver screen by the big wigs in Hollywood – that, surely, is the dream of many hopeful writers and even established authors the world over. As an audience, we benefit too – we’re set to see an increasing number of original tales …
To write a book and have it picked up and adapted to the silver screen by the big wigs in Hollywood – that, surely, is the dream of many hopeful writers and even established authors the world over. As an audience, we benefit too – we’re set to see an increasing number of original tales …
With all those extra hours of daylight, summer is the perfect time to shed a little natural light on the pages of the latest reads. Here are a few brand-spankin’ new fictitious titles, pages still warm off the press, for you to get lost in. All are available in most leading book stores or online. …
With summer a great time to enjoy the balmy weather with a great read, Sophie Blackshaw uncovers a collection of books across many genres including history, adventure,how-to and design. All are available in most leading bookstores. Discover the Power of Living Raw – Nicky Arthur Health and vitality expert Nicky Arthur’s latest book Discover the Power …
