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Illustrated Encyclopedia of Royal Britain
Charles Phillips
Residential buildings, domestic buildings; Reference works; History; British & Irish history
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Britain's royal and architectural heritage is celebrated in this sumptuous history, with 1000 images. [more]
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The Secret Code-Breakers of Central Bureau: how Australia's signals-intelligence...
David Dufty
Coding theory & cryptology; History; Australasian & Pacific history; Second World War; Military intelligence
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This is a rich historical account of a secret and little-understood side of the war, interwoven with lively personalities... [more]
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The Atlas of Ancient Rome: Biography and Portraits of the City - Two-volume...
Andrea Carandini
Geographical reference; History; Classical history & classical civilisation
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Lavishly illustrated throughout with full-colour maps, drawings and photos, and 3D reconstructions, this magnificent two-volume... [more]
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Aussie Slang Dictionary: 13th Edition
Lolla Stewart
Dictionaries; Dialect, slang & jargon; Reference; Slang & dialect humour
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Revised and updated edition of the entertaining guide to deciphering and speaking the true Aussie language, full of true-blue... [more]
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The Essential All Blackography: The Indispensable Guide to Every All Black...
Ron Palenski
Encyclopaedias & reference works; Reference works; Sports & outdoor recreation; Rugby Union
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Lavish new edition of this indispensable guide to every All Blacks from the very first player - James Allan in 1884 to the... [more]
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Practical Latin for Gardeners: More Than 1500 Essential Plant Names and...
James Armitage
Reference works; History; Horticulture; Gardening
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Practical Latin for Gardeners is a timely and useful guide to plant names based on the bestselling Latin for Gardeners. It... [more]
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Let's Eat Grandma: Everything You Need to Know About Grammar
Joanne Adams
Usage & grammar guides; Grammar & vocabulary; Reference
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Do you sometimes mix up your `affects' and `effects'? Do you know when to use `less' or `fewer'? And what about punctuation... [more]
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Egypt: Gods, Myths & Religion
Lucia Gahlin
Reference works; African history; Ancient history: to c 500 CE; Religion & beliefs; Ancient Egyptian religion & mythology
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An authoritative account of the mythological beliefs, rites and ceremonies, richly illustrated with 400 images. [more]
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Unsolved!: The History and Mystery of the World's Greatest Ciphers from...
Craig P. Bauer
Coding theory & cryptology; Mathematics & Sciences; Popular science; Computer science
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In 1953, a man was found dead from cyanide poisoning near the Philadelphia airport with a picture of a Nazi aircraft in his... [more]
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The Library Book
Thomas R. Schiff, Alberto Manguel
Public buildings: civic, commercial, industrial; Library, archive & information management; Cultural studies
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The Library Book beautifully captures the shifting architectural styles... [more]
$120.00
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Encyclopedia of Deserts
Michael Mares
General encyclopaedias; Mathematics & Sciences; Geography; Arid zones, deserts; Wildlife: general interest
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Encyclopedia of Deserts represents a milestone: it is the first comprehensive reference to the first comprehensive reference... [more]
$89.95
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Democratic Reason: Politics, Collective Intelligence, and the Rule of the...
Helene Landemore
Decision theory: general; Behavioural theory (Behaviourism); Politics & government; Political science & theory; Political structures: democracy
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Individual decision making can often be wrong due to misinformation, impulses, or biases. Collective decision making, on the... [more]
$44.99
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A Dictionary of Economics
Nigar Hashimzade, Gareth D. Myles, John Black
Reference works; Business & Economics; Economics
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This bestselling and authoritative dictionary covers all aspects of economics including theory, policy, and applied micro... [more]
$24.95
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Big Data: The Essential Guide to Work, Life and Learning in the Age of Insight...
Viktor Mayer-Schonberger, Kenneth Cukier
Data analysis: general; Society & Social Sciences; Business strategy; Management decision making
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Edward Snowdon exposed Big Data. Here is the ultimate guide. Cory Doctorow (Boing Boing) says: 'Just the thing to get your... [more]
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The Big Bad World of Concept Art for Video Games: How to Start Your Career...
Eliott Lilly
Theory of art; Reference works; Teaching staff; Self-help & personal development
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Are you ready to begin your career as a concept artist in the video game industry but don't know where to start? The Big Bad... [more]
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The Elements of Eloquence: How to Turn the Perfect English Phrase
Mark Forsyth
Language: history & general works; Reference
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Mark Forsyth's `sparkling' (Charles Moore, Daily Telegraph) and idiosyncratically brilliant third book. [more]
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Treasures of the New-York Historical Society
Louise Mirrer
Art styles not defined by date; Exhibition catalogues & specific collections; Museums & museology; History; Museum, historic sites, gallery & art guides
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Founded in 1804, the New-York Historical Society is New York City's oldest museum, with a rich history of scholarship, research,... [more]
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Great Quotes from Great Women: From Marie Curie to Michelle Obama - Inspiring...
Peggy Anderson
Reference; Dictionaries of quotations; Popular psychology
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Learn from some of the most influential women who changed our world! Great Quotes from Great Women features the inspirational... [more]
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Treasure Palaces: Great Writers Visit Great Museums
Maggie Fergusson
Literary essays; Museums & museology; History
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Who doesn't love a good museum? Whether grand and impressive, or irreverent and amusing, museums are places to lose - and... [more]
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The A to Z of Modern Manners
David Meagher
Reference; Parties, etiquette & entertaining
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Some clear guidelines to navigate a rapidly changing world.<br /><br />Why... [more]
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Macquarie Dictionary Seventh Edition
Macquarie Dictionary
Language: reference & general; Dictionaries; Language: history & general works; Reference
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The Seventh Edition of the Macquarie Dictionary is a comprehensive and up-to-date account of Australian English.<br /><br... [more]
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Little Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs
Elizabeth Knowles
Language: reference & general; Reference; Dictionaries of quotations; Gift books
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Featuring over 2,000 proverbs and sayings, both quirky and wise, on 250 different themes, the Little Oxford Dictionary of... [more]
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A Complete Guide to Australian Frogs
Simon Clulow , Mike Swan
Reference works; Wildlife: reptiles & amphibians; Nature, the natural world (Children's&YA)
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Australia is home to some of the world's most unique frogs, from colourful burrowing frogs, to frogs with `hip-pockets' and... [more]
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World Encyclopedia of Tanks & Armoured Fighting Vehicles
Forty George, Jack Livesey
Reference works; History; Tanks & military land vehicles
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An illustrated A-Z history of the world's most important tanks and AFVs, with detailed specifications. [more]
$59.95
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The Greeks Had a Word For It: Words You Never Knew You Can't Do Without...
Andrew Taylor
Usage & grammar guides; Reference; Humour
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Do you ever search in vain for exactly the right word? Part glossary, part amusing musings, but wholly enlightening and entertaining,... [more]
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