Horologicon: A Day's Jaunt Through the Lost Words of the English Language by Mark Forsyth
$19.99 AUD
Category: REFERENCE
The Horologicon (or book of hours) gives you the most extraordinary words in the English language, arranged according to the hour of the day when you really need them. Do you wake up feeling rough? Then you're philogrobolized. Pretending to work? That's fudgelling, which may lead to rizzling if you feel ...Show more
Paris in 3D in the Belle Epoque (1880-1914) by Bruno Fuligni
$39.99 AUD
Category: REFERENCE
An innovative package includes a sturdy, metal stereoscopic viewer and 34 fascinating stereoscopic photographs of elegant, turn-of-the-century Paris. The package includes an accompanying 128-page paperback, which provides a brief history of the stereograph craze and an overview of the city's evolution d ...Show more
The View from the Cheap Seats - Selected Non-Fiction by Neil Gaiman
$29.99 AUD
Category: REFERENCE | Reading Level: very good
The View from the Cheap Seats draws together myriad non-fiction writing by international phenomenon and Sunday Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman. From Make Good Art, the speech that went viral, to pieces on artists and legends including Terry Pratchett and Lou Reed, the collection offers a glimpse in ...Show more
The Adventures of Your Brain by Dan Green
$29.99 AUD
Category: REFERENCE | Series: The Adventures of
An interactive pop-up journey all about you and your fascinating brain! Pull tabs, spin wheels, lift flaps and reveal the GIANT pop-ups to learn all you ever needed to know about how your brain works. Find out how fast neurons zip around the body carrying messages and delve into a world of external and ...Show more
The Norton Anthology of English Literature by Stephen Greenblatt
$54.95 AUD
Category: REFERENCE
The Ninth Edition offers more complete works and more teachable groupings than ever before, the apparatus you trust, and a new, free Supplemental Ebook with more than 1,000 additional texts. Read by more than 8 million students, The Norton Anthology of English Literature sets the standard and remains an ...Show more
POCKET CROSSWORD DICTIONARY by HOLMES BJ
$16.95 AUD
Category: REFERENCE
In a convenient pocket format, with its clear layout and easy-to-use cross-referencing, this handy crossword dictionary is an ideal companion for any crossword enthusiast. The Pocket Crossword Dictionary lists thousands of possible solutions, arranged under 13,000 headings. Entries also include synonyms ...Show more
Inspiration and Motivation for Writers by HENDERSON CHLOE
$17.99 AUD
Category: REFERENCE
'Do not hoard what seems good for a later place in the book...give it all.' Annie Dillard WRITE MORE - WRITE BETTER - WRITE NOW! This colourful little book of uplifting quotes and tailored tips delivers motivational sparks and creative signposts for writers. Read it, write on it, put it in a frame on yo ...Show more
Animalium Mini Gift Edition by J. and Scott Broom
$16.99 AUD
Category: REFERENCE
This elegant mini edition of the bestselling Animalium is the perfect gift for animal-lovers or anyone who appreciates beautiful books. Wander the galleries - open 365 days a year - and discover a collection of curated exhibits on every page, accompanied by informative text. Each chapter features a diff ...Show more
Atlas of Knowledge: Anyone Can Map by Katy Borner
$74.00 AUD
Category: REFERENCE
Maps of physical spaces locate us in the world and help us navigate unfamiliar routes. Maps of topical spaces help us visualize the extent and structure of our collective knowledge; they reveal bursts of activity, pathways of ideas, and borders that beg to be crossed. This book, from the author of Atlas ...Show more
CHILDRENS ENCYCLOPEDIA-SPACE by KELLY MILES
$39.95 AUD
Category: REFERENCE
This beautifully illustrated space encyclopedia is the perfect book to encourage your child's interest in the Universe. Children's Encyclopedia Space covers a wide variety of subjects, including the Big Bang, star life cycles, space telescopes and astronauts. Easy-to-follow numbered facts will give chil ...Show more
Dinosaurs (Lift and Explore) by Deborah Murrell
$14.99 AUD
Category: REFERENCE | Series: Lift and Explore
Lift and Explore is a brilliant new lift-the-flap series for very young readers. Taking centre stage on each colourful spread is a busy, detailed artwork scene with tactile flaps in a variety of shapes-all accompanied by simple text. Children will enjoy exploring the rich, cheerful artworks, finding the ...Show more
The Best Australian Essays 2012 by Ramona Koval
$29.99 AUD
Category: REFERENCE
'When looking for wisdom, it's a good idea to range widely' -Ramona Koval The Best Australian Essays 2012 presents the country's most eloquent voices at the peak of their powers. Helen Garner, Anna Krien and Romy Ash discuss animals; David Marr, Rhys Muldoon and James Button discuss those of the politi ...Show more