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London : Cassell, 2001. First paperback edition. Softcover (with flaps). Very Good Condition. Large Book - between A4 and A3. Numerous colour photos and illustrations. Acknowledged as one of the best chefs in the world, here re the distilled principles of Joel Robuchon’s cooking, with some 50 recipes using seasonal ingredients. Size: Large Book - between A4 and A3. 181 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. Very faint foxing on inside card covers. . All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Cooking, Wine & Dining; Chefs & Restaurants; ISBN: 1841881341. ISBN/EAN: 9781841881348. Main Picture: Front cover. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 52905. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and… Read More

New York : Rizzoli, 2012. First USA Edition . Hardcover (Printed Boards). Near Fine Condition/Very Good. A4 (300 x 210mm approx.). Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting All edges clean, neat and free of foxing gorgeously illustrated book showcasing the exquisite high-end lingerie from the world-renowned Italian brand La Perla. La Perla is celebrated for its sophisticated, sexy, and beautifully designed and crafted lingerie. The company was founded by Ada Masotti, an artisan skilled in the tradition of handcrafted Italian corsetry, in 1954 when she opened a small lingerie boutique in Bologna. She combined her impeccable craftsmanship and understanding of women’s bodies to fulfill their growing desire to possess undergarments that were not only functional but also beautiful and alluring. The continuous dedication to artisanship, to fine quality, and to women’s needs and desires has… Read More

Canberra ACT : Aboriginal Studies Press, 1988. Edition Not Stated. Softcover (Saddle-stapled). Good Condition. Slightly smaller than A4 landscape. Stapled book, pages tight, staples rusty Text body is clean and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting No foxing in this copy Edges all neat and clean Card covers have some rubbing and slight edge wear Reminiscences of residents at La Perouse Reserve; location; establishment; construction and sale of artefacts; managers; schooling; fishing; biographical information; Aborigines Inland Mission of Australia. B & W photos and map illustrations

New York : Lark Crafts, 2011. First Paperback edition. Softcover. Very Good Condition. Quarto. Numerous colour photos and black and white pattern illustrations. The author has a hassle-free technique allowing you to knot pretty, lacy garments simply by understanding their construction Size: Quarto. 144 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. No foxing in this copy. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Card covers slightly bumped on corners. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Crafts & Hobbies; Knitting; ISBN/EAN: 9781454701385. Main Picture: Front cover. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 52505. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting No foxing in this copy All edges clean, neat and free of foxing Card… Read More

London : HarperCollins Publishers, 1994. First Edition . Softcover. Good Condition. Octavo (standard book size). Binding is tight, cover and spine fully intact Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting No foxing in this copy Edges very faintly marked Card cover corners a little bumped and some soft creases on corners, esp. back cover Ladybirds (Coccinellidae) are among the most popular of British insects. Their bright colours make them attractive and easy to find, and as most ladybirds are predatory, eating plant pests such as aphids, they are well regarded by farmers and gardeners. Despite their popularity very little information has previously been published about ladybirds. In this book Michael Majerus redresses the balance, assimilating a wealth of information about these fascinating beetles. He discusses their structure, life history, food, enemies, habitats, distribution, colours and patterns, genetics and evolution. He sheds… Read More

Sydney, NSW : ABC Books, 2012. First Edition . Hardcover (Embossed Cloth). Near Fine Condition/Good. A4 Landscape. Binding is tight, cover and spine fully intact Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting No foxing in this copy Edges all neat and clean ake Eyre occupies a vast mythological and real landscape - its basin makes up one sixth of the Australian continent and it is the 'inland sea' so many early explorers died trying to discover. But for most of the time the lake is empty, a vast salty desert plain. Only once in a generation when the great rains sweep in from Queensland, does the lake fill up. When this happens an astonishing transformation occurs; overnight the lake changes, the desert blooms, great flocks of birds, brumbies, dingoes and other wildlife find their way to the water's shores. And for the people who live there, the deluge changes everything. In this stunning book, reporter Paul Lockyer tells the story of the great lake -… Read More

Borneo : Natural History Publications, 2006. Reprint. Softcover. Good Condition. Octavo (standard book size). Agnes Newton Keith . Binding is tight but spine is slightly cocked. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting Two tiny spots on front free endpaper Edges have some very faint marks Card covers bumped and a soft crease on bottom corner of front cover An insight into social life in Sandakan, as it was capital of the North Borneo British Chartered Company. Sabah was covered under jungle then, and her husband was Forest Curator - the last 'white' forest curator. Her daily life, and her expeditions with her husband into the virgin forest are a unique picture, and drawn with a sharp pencil, and always full of humour. The book was first published in 1939. B & W illustrations

Kota Kinabalu : Natural History Publications (Borne) , 2006. Reprint. Softcover. Good Condition. Trade paperback. Illustrated by the author. Binding is tight and spine intact Text body is clean and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting No foxing in this copy All edges neat and clean Card covers very slightly bumped The contemporary life of pre-war Sabah and the author writes the first narrative account of life in the then fledgling state of North Borneo. First published in 1939 this is a 2006 edition B & W illustrations

Western Australia : Art Gallery of Western Australia, 1984. Edition Not Stated. Softcover. Very Good Condition. A4 (300 x 210mm approx.). Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact Text body is clean and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting No foxing in this copy Edges all neat and clean Card cover corners a little bumped Paintings and drawings made on a trip by Olsen through West Australia, sponsored by the Christensen Fund. Among the others on the trip were Dame Mary Durack (author), Geoffrey Dutton (poet), Vincent Serventy (naturalist) and John Olsen and they toured the northwest of Australia in both good and bad seasons. Black and white and colour illustrations and photos

Melbourne, Victoria : CSIRO Publishing , 2012. First Edition . Softcover. Very Good Condition. Quarto. Binding is tight, cover and spine fully intact Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting No foxing in this copy All neat and clean Can science suggest new and improved approaches to reducing the conflict between productive land use and biodiversity conservation? There are many different viewpoints about the best way to deal with the myriad issues associated with land use intensification and this book canvasses a number of these from different parts of the tropical and temperate world. Chapters focus on whether science can suggest new and improved approaches to reducing the conflict between productive land use and biodiversity conservation. B & W photos & illustrations

Sarawak, Malaysia Malaysia: Ministry of Social Development, Malaysia, 1995. Edition Unstated. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Very Good Condition/Very Good. Quarto. Numerous colour and black and white photographs. The book highlights the history, the people, the mining activities, cultures and events in the historical district of Bau, Malaysia Size: Quarto. 198 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. No foxing in this copy. Dust jacket is in good condition with some fading at spine. Dust Jacket un-clipped. Previous owner’s name blacked out with marker pen.. Edges very slightly spotted or marked. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: History; South East Asian History; Malaysia; Main Picture: Front cover. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 50523. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact Text body is clean,… Read More

Canberra ACT : National Museum of Australia Press, 2013. First Edition . Softcover. Very Good Condition. Quarto. Binding is tight, cover and spine fully intact Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting No foxing in this copy All edges neat and clean Through objects and stories from the National Museum of Australia's collections, Landmarks: A History of Australia in 33 Places traces how people have lived across the Australian continent since 1788. It explores how generations have made their homes here, nurtured families, established enterprises and shaped the places that define our lives today. Colour photos, B & W photos and map illustrations

East Petersburg, Philadelphia, USA : Fox Chapel Publishing Inc, 2000. Edition Not Stated. Softcover. Very Good Condition. A4 (300 x 210mm approx.). Binding is tight, cover and spine fully intact Text body is clean and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting No foxing in this copy Edges all neat and clean Card covers have slightly bumped corners Country landscape scenes featuring barns, churches, rustic mills, and mountain valleys are especially attractive when executed in the relief style of woodcarving. This guide features 32 patterns and step-by-step instructions for carving them. How to map out levels in a pattern, trace pattern levels onto the blank, work roughed-out levels, and carve texture for foliage and buildings are explained with accompanying illustrations to clarify each technique. Also included are ways to create three-dimensional foreground elements and dry brush finished carvings with oil paints. Colour photos and B & W illustrations

Albany, New York, USA : Delmar, 1997. Fifth Edition. Hardcover (Printed Boards). Good Condition. Large quarto. Binding is tight and spine intact Text body is clean and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting No foxing in this copy All edges neat and clean Newly reorganized and updated, the fifth edition of this popular text offers a comprehensive introduction to landscape management. To present a balanced view of the industry as a process, the text is now organized by the industry's three career areas - design, contracting, and maintenance - to illustrate the interdependence of these areas. New material covers such current topics as xeriscaping and landscape calculations, providing students with the latest in landscaping techniques and management. Excellent for launching students into landscaping careers! Colour photos and B & W photos and illustrations

Sydney : Finch Publishing, 2008. First Edition. Softcover. Very Good Condition. Octavo (standard book size). Some black and white illustrations. A powerful mix of memoir and environmental expose written by an American environmental activist Size: Octavo (standard book size). 399 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. Moderately foxed throughout. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Card covers have slightly bumped corners and some edge-wear.. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Environment & Ecology; Environment; Main Picture: Front cover. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 50839. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting Moderately foxed throughout All edges clean, neat and free of foxing Card covers have… Read More

Kenshurst, Australia : Kangaroo Press, 1992. Hardcover (Printed Boards). Very Good Condition. A4 (300 x 210mm approx.). Numerous black and white photos, diagrams and colour photos. Built in Germany, the Lanz Radiator Bulldog tractor became the most successful tractor of its time in Europe and this book is for all those interested in the technical history and for all those tractor enthusiasts. Size: A4 (300 x 210mm approx.). 176 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Laminated boards have some slight rubbing and a small chip on the spine,. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Automobiles & Vehicles; Tractors; ISBN: 0864174195. ISBN/EAN: 9780864174192. Main Picture: Front cover. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 52132. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact Text body is… Read More

London : Jonathan Cape, 1936. First British Edition, First Impression. Hardcover (Embossed Cloth). Good Condition/Fair to Good. Octavo (standard book size). Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact, but spine is slightly cocked Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting No foxing in this copy Top and bottom edges have some brown spots on an otherwise clean edge. Bottom edge has spots and is faintly browned Boards have some slight edge wear and some bumping on bottom and top of spine (from The Spectator, May 1936)In his introduction to Lasseter's Last Ride (Cape, 7s. 6d.) Field-Marshal Sir William Birdwood writes : "The annals of Central Australian exploration are tragic and heroic, but it is long indeed since I read a more moving story of endurance and heroism in the face of terrific odds than the epic which Mr. Ion Idriess has woven out of the last few months of the life of L. H. B. Lasseter."The reader will agree with this, and wonder why… Read More

Sydney : Allen & Unwin (a Susan Haynes book), 1989. Softcover. Good Condition. Octavo (standard book size). Two sections of black and white photos and maps on endpapers. The survival story of Shackleton and his crew after their ship The Endurance was crushed by pack ice. First edition of the work in this format and binding, and/or set or series. Size: Octavo (standard book size). 230 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact, but spine is faded/sunned ansd spine is slightly cocked. . No foxing in this copy. Edges very slightly spotted or marked. Soft creases down front of front cover and some creases on back cover. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Arctic & Antarctic; Antarctic; ISBN: 0049201085. ISBN/EAN: 9780049201088. Main Picture: Front cover. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 50505. Binding is tight, covers… Read More

Carlton, Victoria : Kokkino Press, 1996. First Edition. Softcover. Good Condition. Octavo (standard book size). Inscribed and signed by the author . Binding is tight, cover and spine fully intact Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting Card cover interiors and title page have some faint foxing Edges have some faint marks and faint foxing Card covers have some slightly bumped corners and some slight rubbing The author was State Secretary of the Victorian Federated Clerks Union from 1988 to 1993 and this is his account of the last major battle in the bitter internal conflict which blighted the Labor Party and trade union movement for decades.The book is signed and inscribed by the author.

United Kingdom : The Travel Book Club Edition, 1958. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Good Condition/Fair. Octavo (standard book size). Mid-section of black and white photos. An interesting work on Antarctic including much on the bird life and, given it was the 1950s, accounts of sealing and whaling. Size: Octavo (standard book size). 248 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. Endpapers foxed and some, but very little, faint foxing in text. Dust Jacket worn at edges, small chips and tears and foxing on the interior of the dust jacket. Dust Jacket un-clipped. Edges foxed. Boards have some shelf wear. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Arctic & Antarctic; Antarctic; Main Picture: Front cover. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 50510. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact Text body is clean, and free from… Read More