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The Bezant Affair
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When the price of oil in the 1970s reached unprecedented levels, the adoption of trade embargoes led some countries into activities that placed unusual stress on international business ethics. This is the backdrop to the drama about to unfold for the story’s main character, Bob Nairn. Shipbrokers, government agencies and crude oil all combine in a series of events for him, sparking events which overnight become front-page news in the international media. This is a story not to be missed. |
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$ 23.70 AUD |
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Z Operation Semut I
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"Operation Semut I" by Bob Long Parachuting behind Japanese lines, operatives of Semut I “Z” Special Unit, relate the sheer hell of soldiering in jungle-covered Borneo with native head hunters while traversing precipitous mountain terrain, raging river torrents, and enduring ever rampant illness and food shortage.
At the height of success, Semut I operatives and local guerrilla forces controlled an area of 16,000 square miles containing nearly 125,000 people.
Armed originally with blow-pipes, poisoned darts and parangs and led by lone “Z” operatives, the native guerrillas were later upgraded to rifles and sub-machine guns, abruptly launching them into the use of 20th century weaponry. Under “Z” Special leaders, revenge was gained against the enemy in blood thirsty encounters, thereby atoning to some degree for the vicious atrocities perpetrated against the Borneo population during the three and a half years occupation of this island. |
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$ 27.00 AUD |
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Life's A Hoot
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Discover how James Harwood pioneered the importation of quality cars from the Middle East and India, how he was involved in a hunt for WWII fighter aircraft in northern Australasia, and how his experience has enabled him to initiate a number of significant motor sports events in Western Australia. |
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$ 29.95 AUD |
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Shark
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Hugh Edwards has been involved with sharks for more than 40 years; as a diver, journalist, photographer and film-maker. In this book, he examines the reversal of human attitudes towards sharks since the 1950s and 60s when the only good shark was considered to be a dead one. With depictions of terrifying shark attacks mixed with a wealth of information on the shark as a species, you will see sharks in their most natural habitat, and the resulting human casualties at the hands of these mesmerising creatures. |
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$ 24.95 AUD |
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Fishtraps and Floods Apples and Spuds
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Albany is an exquisite coastal city steeped in tradition and history. It is home to more than 30,000 people and one of those residents, Richard Piggott, brings to his readers a beautifully compiled account of Lower Kalgan, one of the states earliest-settled rural districts.
Each chapter delves into vastly different aspects to the areas formation, from the first landowners, the tearooms, the struggle for local schools, rumours of local ghosts and the rise into the 1960s and onwards. Richard Piggott lets us take a sneak peak into family diaries, personal letters and local records, all of which exemplify a thoroughly authentic and personal read. "This book then attempts to fill a void; to record something of Lower Kalgan’s past before what is currently known is lost.” Richard Piggott |
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$ 27.00 AUD |
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Shark
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Hugh Edwards has been involved with sharks for more than 40 years; as a diver, journalist, photographer and film-maker. In this book, he examines the reversal of human attitudes towards sharks since the 1950s and 60s when the only good shark was considered to be a dead one. With depictions of terrifying shark attacks mixed with a wealth of information on the shark as a species, you will see sharks in their most natural habitat, and the resulting human casualties at the hands of these mesmerising creatures. |
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$ 24.95 AUD |
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The Buccaneer's Bell
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William Dampier and Louis de Freycinet both played important roles in exploring the Western Australian coast. Both captains found themselves wrecked on desolate islands in the far South Atlantic while homeward bound. In 2001 seven men set out on a journey to find the final resting places of their ships the 'Uranie' and 'Roebuck'. In this fascinating account of these captains' lives, Hugh Edwards skilfully places the historical context against the excitement of the successful search for the lost ships. A triumph of modern adventure! |
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$ 39.95 AUD |
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Life's A Hoot
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Discover how James Harwood pioneered the importation of quality cars from the Middle East and India, how he was involved in a hunt for WWII fighter aircraft in northern Australasia, and how his experience has enabled him to initiate a number of significant motor sports events in Western Australia. |
BASSENDEAN |
$ 29.95 AUD |
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At Thy Call
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Through the eyes of a conscripted soldier comes a classic battlefield biography, as well as a window into the world of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. This riveting account of how a government took South African schoolboys and turned them into killing machines, like some dark wizard, and then forgot to give them the antidote, is a must read. Plunge headlong with the author into the murky jungle, re-living every part of his mission. A story of tragedy and eventual triumph, this book will resonate with you long after you’ve turned the last page. |
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$ 29.95 AUD |
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Torquing Of Marques
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Torquing of Marques is an A-Z listing of 550 brands of passenger cars which have resided in Perth, Western Australia, from 1896-2004. More than just a compilation, this book is the result of rigorous and extensive research, providing an individual touch to the many cars West Australians have called their own for over a century. Find your own car marque listed alphabetically, with other information about the brand’s origin. |
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$ 39.94 AUD |
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Ships' Figure Heads In Australia
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This groundbreaking book is a long-overdue guide to Australian figure heads, and figure heads in general. Published in full colour, this is a complete account of all known Australian figure heads, including those in private hands. The book also details much information about the actual making of figure heads on Australian soil, from the earliest surviving records until the last figure head was made in 1904. |
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$ 29.95 AUD |
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Don't Lose It
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Through real life stories, this book takes the reader on a path of difficulty and heartache, beginning with Herbert’s first 16 months of normal life, the events that led to his disability, the journey to diagnose his condition, and the big changes necessary to settle into a life adapted for a disabled child. Keeping a sense of humour and being patient were the cornerstones in his family’s life, particularly his mothers. Written from Traude’s experience of thirty-three years with Herbert, and featuring perspectives from family and friends, this is a truly inspiring guide. |
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$ 22.95 AUD |
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Liborio: My Great Love
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Liborio: My Great Love is a compelling true story. A powerful heart-rending Australian tragedy, a human disaster that should never have happened. It portrays the devastating impact of corporate greed and criminal conduct upon a humble migrant and his family. Set against the 1950s backdrop of Wittenoom, the story brings to light the conspiracy and hidden truth behind it all, while capturing first hand the essence of the battle against the terrible scourge of asbestos. The story reveals how love for his sweetheart led Liborio to Wittenoom: the place where he was betrayed and where he unwittingly sacrificed his life. It describes Liborio’s tenacious legal battle for justice when he discovered he was dying. It paints a vivid portrait of amazing human love at its strongest, courage and acceptance in the face of loss, grief and despair as Liborio lays bare his soul-wrenching emotional journey and confronting his own mortality. This story is testimony to the resilience and inner fortitude of the human spirit. |
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$ 22.95 AUD |
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The Price of Pearls
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Tom Lanark, a down-on-his-luck sailor from America could not begin to foresee his trouble when he ends up in the notorious Fremantle Gaol, wrongly accused of killing a police constable. English beauty Mary Condon cannot believe her misfortune when she is ostracised from her home country, her family and everything she holds dear after an affair with a married man. Beginning a new life in Western Australia the future seems bleak, that is until a chance meeting with a charming sailor. |
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$ 24.95 AUD |
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They Came With Courage
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A young girl at the nineteenth century comes to the town of Beverly in Western Australia’s Avon valley to be married. Life was not easy, but she was supported by her neighbours whose kindness, at times of difficulty, was typical of country people to this day. Satisfy your urge to learn more about these people from history, whose contribution to the land has shaped Australia’s history. |
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$ 23.70 AUD |
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