The 50 Greatest Wonders of the World by Aaron Millar

$22.99 AUD

Category: Non-Fiction - General

Award-winning travel writer Aaron Millar reveals the greatest wonders of the world and the insider secrets on how to see them at their awe-inspiring best. Featuring selections from around the globe, and a number of new and never-seen-before entries, this compendium of bucket-list experiences is designed for wonder-seekers young and old. From where to catch the perfect sunrise over the Grand Canyon to how to have the Pyramids of Giza all to yourself, this is more than just a list of jaw-dropping sights - it's a road map for discovering the greatest experiences of your life. The 50 Greatest Wonders of the World reminds us how fantastically inspiring and teeming with amazement our planet really is, and how we're a part of it. ...Show more

Antony and Cleopatra by Goldsworthy Adrian

$25.00 AUD

Category: Non-Fiction - General

The epic story of one of the most famous love affairs in history, by the bestselling author of Caesar. The love affair between Antony and Cleopatra is one of the most famous stories from the ancient world and has been depicted in countless novels, plays and films. As one of the three men in control of t he Roman Empire, Antony was perhaps the most powerful man of his day. And Cleopatra, who had already been Julius Caesar's lover, was the beautiful queen of Egypt, Rome's most important province. The clash of cultures, the power politics, and the personal passion have proven irresistible to storytellers. But in the course of this storytelling dozens of myths have grown up. The popular image of Cleopatra in ancient Egyptian costume is a fallacy; she was actually Greek. Despite her local dominance in Egypt, her real power came from her ability to forge strong personal allegiances with the most important men in Rome. Likewise, Mark Antony was not the bluff soldier of legend, brought low by his love for an exotic woman - he was first and foremost a politician, and never allowed Cleopatra to dictate policy to him. In this history, based exclusively on ancient sources and archaeological evidence, Adrian Goldsworthy gives us the facts behind this famous couple and dispels many myths. ...Show more

A Pocket Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue by Steve Mockus (Editor); Francis Grose

$29.99 AUD

Category: Non-Fiction - General

A Pocket Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue is a profane guide to the slang from the backstreets and taverns of 18th-century London.   This slang dictionary gathers the most amusing and useful terms from English history and helpfully presents them to be used in the conversations of our modern day.   O riginally published in 1785, the Classical Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue was one of the first lexicons of English slang, compiled by a militia captain who collected the terms he overheard on his late-night excursions to London's slums, dockyards, and taverns. Now the legacy lives on in this colorful pocket dictionary.   - Learn the origin of phrases like "birthday suit" and discover slang lost to time.- Handy pocket-sized edition allows you to whip out vintage curse words whenever needed.- An unexpected marriage of lowbrow humor and highbrow wit   Discover long lost antique slang and curse words and learn how to incorporate them into modern conversation.   A Pocket Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue is perfect for enlivening contemporary conversation with historical phrases; it includes a topical list of words for money, drunkenness, the amorous congress, male and female naughty bits, and so on.   - A funny gift for wordplay, language, swearing, and insult fans, as well as fans of British humor and culture- Perfect for those who loved How to Speak Brit: The Quintessential Guide to the King's English, Cockney Slang, and Other Flummoxing British Phrases by Christopher J. Moore; Knickers in a Twist: A Dictionary of British Slang by Jonathan Bernstein; and The Official Dictionary of Sarcasm by James Napoli ...Show more

Essays in Love by Alain de Botton

$15.00 AUD

Category: Non-Fiction - General

I Think, Therefore I am: All the Philosophy You Need to Know by Lesley Levene

$15.00 AUD

Category: Non-Fiction - General | Series: I Used to Know That ...

Philosophers certainly like to make life sound awfully complicated, whether they're wondering if a falling tree still makes a sound if there's nobody around to hear it (Berkeley) or declaring that everything in the universe is in a state of flux (Heraclitus). But is philosophy really so complicated? And is it really as irrelevant as it sometimes seems? "I Think, Therefore I Am" is the ideal way to take the fear out of philosophy. Written in an accessible and highly entertaining style, this book explains how and why philosophy began, and how, from Greek democracy to Communism, the ways in which we live, learn, argue, vote and even spend our money have their origins in philosophical thought. Covering the biggest names, including Socrates, Seneca, St Augustine, Descartes, Marx and Nietzsche, "I Think Therefore I Am" provides a handle for all the main -isms and -ologies. ...Show more

Same Diff by Michael Weldon (Illustrator)

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Category: Non-Fiction - General

Can you spot the cross-eyed Dame Edna? The Tim Tam that’s been nibbled? A Big Pineapple that’s missing a spike? Ned Kelly with a cheeky wink? Get lost in this bonzer spot-the-difference book, perfect for puzzlers young and old. Filled with great Aussie icons and fascinating facts, Same Diff is more fu n than a ute full of Ugg boots. ...Show more

Be More Wonder Woman by DK

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Category: Non-Fiction - General

Learn how to be the best you can be and make no apologies! What would Wonder Woman do? Wonder Woman is a strong leader known for her sense of justice, kindness, and fearlessness. Join the universe's most famous Amazonian as she and her allies face adversity, battle their foes, and encourage those around them to live up to their full potential. Packed with iconic scenes, inspiring quotes, and uncanny tips from the popular comic series, Be More Wonder Woman is the perfect gift for friends, family, and colleagues who need guidance on how to take charge, claim their powers, and lead by example! All DC characters and elements © & (tm) DC Comics. (s20) ...Show more

Signs of Civilisation: How Punctuation Changed History by Bård Borch Michaelsen

$29.99 AUD

Category: Non-Fiction - General

'Punctuation is not only an important part of our language code; an advanced system of punctuation has been a driving force in our entire Western Civilisation. Nothing less.' With the invention of printing, reading books moved from being an act only performed by priests and aristocrats into an individu al, even private, activity. This change helped spark the Renaissance, the Reformation, the Enlightenment and the Industrial Revolution - in which punctuation played a crucial role. As long as texts were read out loud only by an educated elite there was no need for punctuation to mark pauses, full stops or questions. So punctuation - the full stop, the comma, the exclamation mark, the question mark and the semicolon - helped shape modern day Europe as we know it. ...Show more

Dictionary of Dinosaurs by Dieter Braun

$29.99 AUD

Category: Non-Fiction - General

Find out about every dinosaur that's ever been discovered in this brilliant dictionary full of dinosaurs! From the Aardonyx to the Zuniceratops, discover when they lived, where they lived, what they ate and much more! Jam-packed full of fascinating facts from top dino experts and epic illustrations of a ll the world's best loved dinosaurs including Diplodocus, T-rex, Triceratops,Velociraptor, Stegosaurus and Brachiosaurus. This comprehensive fact file of every dinosaur to have been discovered is a must for any budding paleontologist or young dinosaur fan! ...Show more

Tolkien's Worlds: The Places That Inspired the Writer's Imagination by John Garth

$45.00 AUD

Category: Non-Fiction - General

A lavishly illustrated look at the locales familiar to J. R. R. Tolkien, the creator of Middle-earth This book takes you to the places that inspired J. R. R. Tolkien to create his fictional locations in The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and other classic works. Written by renowned Tolkien expert John G arth, The Worlds of J. R. R. Tolkien features a wealth of breathtaking illustrations, including Tolkien's own drawings, contributions from other artists, rare archival images, and spectacular color photos of contemporary locations across Britain and beyond, from the battlefields of World War I to Africa. Garth identifies the locales that served as the basis for Hobbiton, the elven valley of Rivendell, the Glittering Caves of Helm's Deep, and many other settings in Middle-earth, from mountains and forests to rivers, lakes, and shorelands. He reveals the rich interplay between Tolkien's personal travels, his wide reading, and his deep scholarship as an Oxford don. Garth draws on his profound knowledge of Tolkien's life and work to shed light on the extraordinary processes of invention behind Tolkien's works of fantasy. He also debunks popular misconceptions about the inspirations for Middle-earth and puts forward strong new claims of his own. An illustrated journey into the life and imagination of one of the world's best-loved authors, The Worlds of J. R. R. Tolkien provides a unique exploration of the relationship between the real and the fantastical and is an essential companion for anyone who wants to follow in Tolkien's footsteps. ...Show more

You Are My Mother (Inspired by P.D.Eastman's Are You My Mother) by P. D. Eastman

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Category: Non-Fiction - General

Illustrated with artwork from P.D. Eastman's Are You My Mother?,this sweet little gift book about Motherly Love is ideal for Mother's Day and a perfect choice instead of a card! What do you give the mother who introduced you to P. D. Eastman's Are You My Mother?Why, P. D. Eastman's You Are My Mother, of course-a small hardcover gift book of unrhymed observations about the ways our mothers make us the people we are today! Featuring slightly color-enhanced artwork from Are You My Mother?,the observations (delivered by the baby bird star of the book) are charming, funny, and sure to rekindle cherished memories of reading together. An ideal gift for Mother's Day, birthdays, or any day you just want to say thanks to Mom and tell her you love her! ...Show more

A Jane Austen Miscellany by Austen, Jane, Sommer, Robin Langley, Cleary, Kristen Maree

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Category: Non-Fiction - General