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Jane Hood

Beautifully titled for the content this is definitely a Magpies collection of odd bits and pieces, which becomes addictive after reading the first story relating to Chariot racing and Roman...
Non Fiction

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Aaron Smith

I thought that this would be a travel book and was prepared to hear many wonderful tales about South America.  To my surprise, the author's reason for travel was the...
Non Fiction, Travel

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Madeleine Morris with Dr Sasha Howard

To breast feed or to bottle feed that is the issue and never has an issue been so debated for so long with a variety of results, all ending usually...
Health, Non Fiction

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Barry Pearce

The first artist to feature in this tribute to Australian art and artist is John Glover who painted his piece titled ‘Natives on the Ouse River’, Van Diemen’s Land in...
Non Fiction

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Dom Harvey

This is an account of the early years of Dom Harvey's life.  Dominic is currently a radio broadcaster in New Zealand, and if his show is as witty and humorous...
Biographies, Non Fiction

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Ed: Phillip Bradley

Charles Bean was and has been heralded as the top Australian War Correspondent of the First World War for his comprehensive reports home. His detailed diaries of the Australian Army...
Non Fiction

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Ray Kelly

Summer is fast approaching along with the festive season, eating out and fitting back into that swimsuit. You’ve tried all those fad diets with no success and are wondering whether...
Health, Non Fiction

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Paul Gayler, photographs by Gus Filgate

Ah, the humble hamburger. It is no longer humble as it has taken its place firmly amongst the culinary elite as dish worth noticing and almost demands you should sit...
Food, Non Fiction

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Yildiz Sethi

This work is not for the fainthearted as it relates to how and why we are here on this earth and the materialisation that has been instrumental in our being...
New Age & Spiritual, Non Fiction

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Aine Carlin

Written unashamedly by born again vegan, Aine Carlin in a desire to share great food, vegan style, she has created, cooked and presented a range of dishes that are simply...
Food, Non Fiction

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Thea Hayes

When Thea Hayes accepted a nursing position on Wave Hill Station in the Northern Territory, she did so reluctantly; all the while hoping someone else might come along and accept...
Lifestyle, Non Fiction

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Simon Armitage

Billed as the ‘best poet of his generation’ for his contemporary and confrontational style, Armitage’s work certainly grabs attention. His use of the English language to portray in so few...
Non Fiction, Poetry