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The most important assassination case in Cold War history. Late in the summer of 1961 a KGB assassin, Bogdan Stashinsky, defected to West Germany. He had made the crossing many times to kill enemies of the communist regime, his weapon -- a unique, top secret gun that killed without leaving a trace. 364 pages. Book ex libray in good condition… Read more about this item

The recording of history was made much easier with the invention and development of the camera. This book draws on the skills of those early photograhers and brings together a collection of scenes from early Sydney and Melbourne, of the goldfields, and of aspects of life generally including working, recreational and family life. 204 pahes with numerous illustrations throughout. Book… Read more about this item

Signed by the author. In 1996 Tim Jarvis set out to relive Douglas Mawson's extraordinary polar survival journey of 1912-13. Jarvis undertook the hellish journey using the same equipment, clothing and starvation rations as Mawson had available. The story of two journeys undertaken nearly a century apart, to the limits of human endurance. 239 pages with numerous colour illustrations throughout.… Read more about this item

Stories from nine Aboriginal Fitzroy River Drovers. The men come from different tribes of the West Kimberley but they share a common background and speak for generations that have endured injustices. 288 pages with numerous illustrations (some in colour) throughout and a map. Book and dust jacket in very good condition.

The amazing untold histories of the greatest runners-up: those pipped at the post of greatness. 281 pages with 8 pages of illustrations. Book in very good condition.

Exactly what happened in Barrow Creek on 14 July 2001? Many questions remain unanswered and new facts have come to light. 432 pages with 16 pages of illustrations. Book in near fine condition.

How seven centuries of Muslim rule came to an end in Spain. An action packed story of intrigue, treachery, cruelty, cunning, courtliness, bravery and tragedy. 206 pages with 16 pages of mainly colour illustrations. Book and dust jacket in near fine condition.

The story of Australian journalist W H Donald and his role in the birth of modern China in the first half of the 20th century. 370 pages with 16 pages of illustrations and a map. Book in very good condition.

The author draws on the world's largest boomerang collection housed at the South Australian Museum to describe the boomerang's traditional uses and its more recent flight into western culture - a comprehensive survey of a traditional artefact. 134 pages with numerous colour illustrations throughout. Book in very good+ condition with faint mark on back cover.

In the Summer of 1865 the Confederate States Ship Shenandoah siled into Pport Phillip Bay. When the sleek black raider left after three weeks on 19 February there are 42 Australians on board who have enlisted to fight for the South in the American Civil War. 371 pages with 8 pages of illustrations. Book in very good+ condition.

The history of the SAS and reconstructs some of the greatest actions while telling the truth behind the astonishing legends. 588 pages with 55 illustrations and 13 maps. Book in very good condition.

Mythology for students. 283 pages with 93 illustrations. Book in Good+ contion with previous owners name and date on first page, booksellers sticker inside front cover and cover has wear.

An outline of the labours and pleasures of the earliest pioneers who began to mould McLaren Vale into a pleasant dwelling place. 114 pages with 25 black and white illustrations. Book in very good+ condition with inscription inside front cover.

A Latin Reader for students. 176 pages. Book in very good condion with previous owners name and address on front end paper and name on Note page and light tanning.

A guide to events in Australia's history and the acheivements of notable Australians from the beginning of European settlement to 1992. 478 pages. Book in very good condition.

An A-Z dictionary of the gods, goddesses, heroes, heriones, supernatural creatures, and major stories of mythology from all around the world. 240 pages with colour and black and white illustrations throughout. Book in near fine condition. Dust jacket in very good+ condition with small tear back bottom corner.

More than 6,000 entries covering everything from great architecture to famous artists, including important musicans and influential figures in mythology. Provides details of key terms, movements, and people in the arts throughout history. 564 pages. Book and dust jacket in very good condition.

The exraordinary life of an ordinary man who battled and won against impossible odds. 342 pages with numerous black and white illustrations throughout. Book in very good+ condition with previous owners name inside front cover and birthday inscription prior to title page. Dust jacket in good+ condition with small tear bottom spine and ?water "damage". This is a big… Read more about this item

The book documents the great changes that took place in garden design during the nineteenth century and traces the emergence and subsequent popularity of flower gardens. 160 pages with contemporary watercolours of over 120 different gardens. Book in near fine condition. Dust jacket in very good condition with small tear bottom spine.

The untold story of the dog's role in building Australia. its heritage and identity. 368 pages with 8 pages of photographs and some illusttrations throughout. Book in very good+ condition.