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    Secret Heroes of World War II Secret Heroes of World War II
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    Secret Heroes of World War II

    World War II had many influential figures, whose incredible acts of bravery, skill and intelligence helped to turn the tide of the war. But few of them receive the recognition their actions deserve. In Secret Heroes of World War II, we meet the...
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    Deceptions of World War II Deceptions of World War II
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    Deceptions of World War II

    Discover the inner workings of many incredible, ingenious and decisive acts of military cunning in this fascinating insight into the tactics of World War II presents notable successes, as well as the most daring and outrageous plans.  Critical...
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    One Woman’s War and Peace
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    One Woman’s War and Peace

    In 1999, idealistic 23-year-old Registered Nurse Sharon Bown left her comfortable family life in Tasmania and joined the Royal Australian Air Force with the aim of providing humanitarian aid to the world. Through her 16-year military career she deployed...
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    World War Two at Sea
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    World War Two at Sea

    As soon as war broke out in September 1939, the conflict at sea began. It raged without respite until the unconditional surrender of Germany and Japan just under six years later. World War Two at Sea highlights the key moments in this absorbing story,...
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    False Flags False Flags
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    False Flags

    Now available in paperback, False Flags tells the epic story of German raider voyages to the South Seas during the early years of World War II. In 1940 the raiders Orion, Komet, Pinguin and Kormoran left Germany and waged a ‘pirate war’ in the South Seas...
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    Wake of the Invercauld
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    Wake of the Invercauld

    This is the story of Robert Holding, a young English adventurer who was only 23 when he was shipwrecked with 19 others on the Auckland Islands in the sub-Antarctic Ocean in 1864. A year later he was rescued, along with only two of his shipmates. The...
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  • New Zealand’s Worst Disasters
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    New Zealand’s Worst Disasters

    The 30 stories in this book describe some of the most extraordinary events in New Zealand history. Who knew that a fire killed 39 people at Seacliff Mental Hospital in 1942? That 10 people died in a lahar on White Island in 1914? That a yacht race...
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    Under a Bomber's Moon
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    Under a Bomber's Moon

    They were the best of enemies – dedicated, skilled and deadly. In the night skies above wartime Germany an RAF navigator-air bomber from New Zealand and a Luftwaffe pilot seek out their targets, testing the gap between success and their own destruction...
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    Going by Train Going by Train
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    Going by Train

    Railways played a pivotal part in the development of New Zealand’s economy, towns and cities, and helped shape a distinctive culture. This is a comprehensive account of our railways story, from the earliest days of the colony, through rail’s growth and...
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    Key Questions in Personal History Key Questions in Personal History
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    Key Questions in Personal History

    Our individual memories define us. Our tribal memories unite us. Emotional Inheritance works with psychologists, writers and historians to provide a premium interview and life story production service. Now, this boxed set of 100 cards provides simple...
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  • Lonely Planet Provence & Southeast France Road Trips
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    Lonely Planet Provence & Southeast France Road Trips

    Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher* Lonely Planet's Provence & Southeast France Road Trips is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Browse...
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    Trailblazing Women Printmakers

    A visual history of the Folly Cove Designers (1941-1969)—one of America’s longest-running block printing collectives. The Folly Cove Designers (officially 1941-1969) was a grassroots collective of predominantly women block printers founded by Caldecott...
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    Ex Libris 50 Ptcds

    Ex libris, or bookplates, are miniature artworks designed to be pasted inside books to signify ownership. A peek into the personal libraries of bibliophiles, this boxed postcard collection features designs commissioned by passionate readers including...
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    Mahjong

    Mahjong is one of the first English language books to break down classic Chinese Mahjong.Readers learn game setup, rules, common hands, strategy, and scoring through beautiful illustrations and photography, but the book also showcases mahjong culture,...
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    In Living Memory (PB)
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    In Living Memory (PB)

    The story of Australia in the middle decades of the 20th century – from 1930 to 1980 – is one of dramatic contrast; of dark days and light – of economic struggle, anxiety, war and sacrifice, giving way from the 1950s onwards to pros-perity, plenty and...
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    Trails to Freedom

    Trails to Freedom is the story of a solo hike across the Alps that brings to life the fascinating, largely unknown history of the Anzac POWs who escaped Fascist Italy to find safety in neutral Switzerland during WWII. In October 1943, four Australian...
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    Walk Her Way New York City
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    Walk Her Way New York City

    Walk Her Way New York City is a collection of 10 curated walking tours through New York neighbourhoods, each celebrating the city's history and the women that have made their mark here. Authors Jana Mader and Kaitlyn Allen have meticulously researched...
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    Steak
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    Steak

    ‘Every self-respecting religion needs its bible and now, thanks to Tim Hayward, steak has its own. Steak is a work of endearing nerdiness, detailed scholarship and profound appetite.’ – Jay Rayner‘Learned and witty, this timely, brilliant book is a...
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    Spies of No Country
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    Spies of No Country

    “Wondrous . . . Compelling . . . Piercing.” —The New York Times Book ReviewAward-winning writer Matti Friedman’s tale of Israel’s first spies has all the tropes of an espionage novel, including duplicity, betrayal, disguise, clandestine meetings, the...
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  • Total Olympics
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    Total Olympics

    “An indispensable Olympic resource and a lot of pure fun.” – Jack McCallum, author of the New York Times bestseller Dream Team   Faster! Higher! Stronger! Stranger! A glorious tapestry of legendary characters, forgotten records, crazy...
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    Dogs are a Woman’s Best Friend
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    Dogs are a Woman’s Best Friend

    The paw-some follow up to Behind Every Great Woman is a Great Cat, Dogs are a Woman’s Best Friend showcases empowering stories of dog-loving women who changed the world.Dogs are humankind’s oldest and loyalist companions, bringing friendship, joy and...
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    Captive Queen
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    Captive Queen

    In Captive Queen: The Decrypted History of Mary, Queen of Scots, Jade Scott, a historian and expert on Mary’s correspondence, draws on hundreds of her encrypted letters to paint a vivid portrait of her years in captivity.   A fascinating and...
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    Sofra
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    Sofra

    Sofra (Lebanese Arabic) Noun (regional): gathering for eating and drinking, feastThrough traditional family-style spreads, mother-daughter duo Karima Hazim and Sivine Tabbouch present a gorgeous array of dishes, perfect for sharing, in Sofra, a love...
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    What’s Her Name
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    What’s Her Name

    Journey through thousands of years of human history (now with the women put back in).From the earliest human civilizations through to the present day, the stories of countless influential women – leaders, artists, warriors, scientists and more – have...
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    Terra Nova
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    Terra Nova

    ‘A riveting account about Scott of Antarctica and the machinations of his demise. Of the food depots that were diminished and the rescue that never came.’ – Peter Hillary, mountaineer and explorerFor a long time it seemed Antarctica would remain the...
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    SAS Puzzle Book
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    SAS Puzzle Book

    With over 70 tactical puzzles to solve, get ready to go behind enemy lines and tackle the elite missions only the toughest minds can solve.Do you have what it takes to be in one of the most elite teams on the planet? Written by internationally...
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  • 24 Hours in Ancient China
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    24 Hours in Ancient China

    Spend 24 hours with the ancient Chinese. The year is AD 17. The Han dynasty is in power and we are in and around Chang’an, the capital and one of the most developed regions of the empire, which is enjoying a prolonged economic and cultural pinnacle...
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    Buds and Blossoms
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    Buds and Blossoms

    Liz Knight seeks to reinvigorate our love for cooking with edible flowers through her incredible recipes and engaging writing style. She includes 20 different flowering plants, all of which are easily sourced, and takes us on a delicious journey through...
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    Chopsticks or Fork?
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    Chopsticks or Fork?

    Chopsticks or Fork? is a collection of stories and recipes from Chinese restaurants in regional Australia, based on the six-part ABC series created by Lin Jie Kong and Jennifer Wong. The book lovingly captures the stories of ten very different families...
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    Real Clothes, Real Lives
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    Real Clothes, Real Lives

    An unprecedented look at women’s everyday clothes—from Sylvia Plath’s Girl Scout uniform to psychedelic microminis, modern suits, and fast-food workers’ uniforms—this fascinating volume shows how American women from every background have lived, worked,...
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    Young Elizabeth
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    Young Elizabeth

    Elizabeth I is renowned for the hugely successful reign that has led her to be considered one of the most celebrated monarchs in English history. But what of the trials she faced in her tumultuous early life?Her status as a princess didn’t last long –...
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    Museum Bums
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    Museum Bums

    Based on the eponymous viral Twitter account, Museum Bums, a celebration of classical art, history, and shapely derrières, encourages readers to learn something new while still managing to have a chuckle.What do Hieronymus Bosch, the Roman cult of...
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    A History of the World in 10 Dinners
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    A History of the World in 10 Dinners

    For every lover of food culture, this scrupulously researched and accessible cookbook presents one-of-a-kind dinner parties inspired by seminal moments in culinary history.In ten chapters—each an important moment in food history, from Ancient Rome to...
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    Italy by Ingredient
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    Italy by Ingredient

    A fresh approach to Italian cuisine through its most iconic ingredients, presented by Italian-born cooking instructor Viola Buitoni.From glossy drops of balsamic vinegar to flakes of parmigiano reggiano and spoonfuls of fresh ricotta to creamy grains of...
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    Men at War: Australia, Syria, Java 1940-1942
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    Men at War: Australia, Syria, Java 1940-1942

    Men at War takes an intimate look at the Australian 2/2nd Pioneer Battalion, which was formed in Victoria in 1940 as Australia entered the Second World War.   In 1941 and 1942 the battalion fought two short and costly campaigns. The first, against...
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    She and Her Pretty Friend
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    She and Her Pretty Friend

    ‘another a piece of the puzzle that is unearthing women’s stories from the past ... a beautifully told history’ – Books+PublishingA joyous look at the history of lesbian and bisexual women in Australia – from convict times, through suffrage and...
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    Inside the World of Bridgerton
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    Inside the World of Bridgerton

    Discover the true Regency history behind the TV phenomenon.In The Real World of Bridgerton, author and Regency period expert Catherine Curzon explores the historical inspirations behind the hit series, and illuminates the fascinating details of real life...
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    King & Godfree: The Corner Grocer

    In the 1950s when Carlo Valmorbida bought King & Godfree, a grocery store that had only two other owners since opening on the corner of Lygon and Faraday Streets in Carlton in 1871, the newly arrived immigrant from Italy helped drive a culinary...
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    Mr Horniman's Walrus
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    Mr Horniman's Walrus

    Family patriarch John Horniman established the tea company that bore his name in 1826, which went on to become one of the best-known brands of nineteenth-century Britain. His son Frederick created the eclectic and wonderful Horniman Museum in London, and...
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    Rainbow History Class
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    Rainbow History Class

    Rainbow History Class is your entry into LGBTQ+ history, sharing queer and trans stories from Ancient civilisations all the way up to the internet. So much of queer and trans history and culture has been erased, but Hannah McElhinney, writer...
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    A History of the World Through Body Parts
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    A History of the World Through Body Parts

    From famous craniums to prominent breasts, ancient spleens and bound feet, this book will bring history to life in a whole new way. With their inimitable wit and probing intelligence, authors Kathy and Ross Petras look at the role the human body has...
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    Apollo and Thelma
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    Apollo and Thelma

    In Apollo and Thelma, broadcaster and lawyer Jon Faine shares a yarn that has enthralled him for forty years, taking him from Melbourne’s depression-era slums to the isolation of the outback.    Apollo and Thelma have been a...
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    Paon
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    Paon

    Direct from the traditional home kitchens of Bali, Paon is a cookbook of true Balinese food and recipes.   Sharing more than 80 dishes alongside essays and beautiful photography capturing the life, culture and food from across this widely beloved...
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    Cinnamon and Salt: Cicchetti in Venice
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    Cinnamon and Salt: Cicchetti in Venice

    Cinnamon and Salt is a collection of recipes, stories and photographs that invites you to beautiful Venice through its beloved cicchetti.Cicchetti (pronounced chi-ke-tee) are little morsels; think of them as appetisers, aperitivo or hors d’oeuvres – but...
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    Mabu Mabu
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    Mabu Mabu

    In Mabu Mabu, charismatic First Nations chef Nornie Bero champions the tastes of native flavours in everyday cooking by unlocking the secrets of Australian herbs, spices, vegetables and fruits.Nornie grew up on the island of Mer in the Torres Strait and...
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    Lanka Food
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    Lanka Food

    Lanka Food is a comprehensive guide to Sri Lankan cooking from acclaimed Sydney chef and restaurateur O Tama Carey.Sitting on the edge of the Indian Ocean, just below India, is a tiny teardrop-shaped island called Sri Lanka – Lanka is Sanskrit for...
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    From Gay to Z
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    From Gay to Z

    This illustrated compendium celebrates LGBTQIA+ history and culture, written by and according to culture icon Justin Elizabeth Sayre! Based on Sayre’s eponymous five-part show in New York City, From Gay to Z is a humorous collection of the...
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