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  • - Soldiers Reflect on the Rwandan Genocide
    av Kevin O'Halloran
    165,-

    The account of what happened in Rwanda on 22nd April 1995 when a group of Australian UN peacekeepers were forced to watch helplessly while over 4,000 men, women and children were slaughtered at the hands of the Rwandan Patriotic Army. Stresses the weaknesses of the UN charter and what happens when 'good men do nothing'.

  • - A True Story of Secret Lives and Hidden Families
    av Graham Graham
    133,-

    In 2010, a recognised Australian author claimed that Penny Graham's parents were involved in espionage for the British Government before, during and after World War 2. Whatever Remains is a beautifully written story about solving mysteries, conquering adversity, and ultimately finding where you belong in the world.

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    85,-

    The Australian Bushrangers series by librarian and historical researcher, Jane Smith, details the colourful lives of six of Australia's most famous bushrangers of the gold rush era: Captain Thunderbolt, Captain Moonlite, Frank Gardiner, BenHall, and the two men known as `Captain Starlight'.

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    85,-

    There were few bushrangers whose influence extended as far as that of Frank Gardiner. Handsome, clever, charismatic and dangerous, he inspired many young men to abandon the drudgery of their honest work and turn to highway robbery. This book outlines the life of Frank Gardiner, his descent into crime and the mystery of his final years in exile.

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    156,-

    Ride shotgun with author and award-winning copywriter Josh Langley as he battles his inner-cynic and subjects himself to a barrage of strange and creepy adventures as a result of his lifelong obsession with the afterlife.Determined to find out what happens when we die but realising it's unlikely that an obliging ghost is going to jump out in ...

  • - In the Land of Sand
    av Barry Stevens
    118,-

    After 22 years in the Army, there was nothing Craig Jackson (CJ) didn't know about the deadly craft of bomb detection and disposal. He was the go-to guy for clearing an area of explosives. So when he left the military, there was really no choice: his expertise was rare, sought after, and potentially very lucrative.

  • - She Stayed Quiet for a Very Long Time...
    av Annette Stephens
    118,-

    This powerful autobiography tells the sad story of a life stunted in childhood. Traumatised by a brutal assault, Annette retreats into herself. Many years pass before she seeks help: a friend recommends a personal development organisation. Before she knows it, she has fallen into the clutching hands of a cult called Kenja.

  • - My Battle with Depression, Infertility and Mental Illness
    av Matt Barwick
    118,-

    This memoir, based on diary entries, is a frank, moving and at times humorous account of Matt Barwick's struggle with infertility, and diagnosis with bipolar disorder triggered by family suicide. At twenty-nine, still childless after a year of trying, Matt and his wife Ali realised that starting a family was not going to be the 'cinch' it appeared.

  • - A Collection of True Stories from Aussie Soldiers
    av Denny Neave
    118,-

    A unique collection of personal accounts told by soldiers or relatives who have lived with their stories. Spanning the period from World War I through to the conflicts of the modern era, these stories are a mixture of the humorous and the intensely emotional. This collection is unmistakably Australian and tells of tragedy and often unspoken pain.

  • - The Myth of Simpson and His Donkey Exposed
    av Graham Wilson
    166,-

  • - Some Myths of the Aif Examined and Debunked
    av Graham Wilson
    181,-

  • - C'Est Moi! a South American Odyssey
    av Jorge Sotirios
    133,-

    Lonesome George is a comic odyssey that combines travel adventure and comedy in a journey of epic proportions. Illustrates the beauty of the South American landscape, interweaving its history, culture and people , in his mock heroic quest.

  • - Being a Grandmother in the 21st Century
    av Doreen Rosenthal & Susan Moore
    133,-

    Being a grandmother is one of life's most important roles and many women can feel unprepared to take it on. New Age Nanas presents the rich and diverse views of over 1000 modern Australian grandmothers on what it is like to be a grandmother today.

  • - A Memoir of the Siege of Tobruk
    av Joseph J Murray
    181,-

    "I Confess" is an intimate portrayal of command in the crucible of war.

  • - Counter Bombardment in Australia's Military Campaigns
    av Alan H. Smith
    226,-

    A comprehensive account of the history of counter bombardment, including the development of Australian techniques, equipment and procedures through the campaigns up until Vietnam. It is also the story of the brave men behind the artillery and their outstanding efforts and results across these varied campaigns.

  • - 'U' Company, 15th Battalion 1941-1942
    av William Park
    226,-

    In November 1941, about 100 university students began their short-term compulsory military training with the 15th Infantry Battalion. Their compulsory military training was due to end on 4 February 1942, but the outbreak of the Pacific War on 7 December changed everything.

  • - A Collection of True Stories from Aussie Soldiers
    av Denny Neave
    156,-

    In their own words the Aussie diggers provide a fascinating glimpse of the many funny and touching moments that our Diggers often hold to their chest. This collection of stories in this book provides a taste of what a soldiers life is like in both war and peace.

  • - Surviving Life as an Institutionalised Alien
    av Mick Whatham
    166,-

    So I Hit Him is the compelling story of a man who, despite all odds being against him, still says he has had a lucky life.

  • - Living with Stillbirth
    av Lisa Jankowski
    118,-

    The loss of a child is the most devastating event a parent can face. In this moving memoir Liza Jankowski, the mother of four children, two boys and two still born girls, shares her experience with stillbirth and the effects that go far beyond what people could ever imagine.

  • - A Memoir
    av Patricia Barton
    118,-

    A beautifully written and inspiring memoir, Why God Hates Me is the before and after story of a gutsy teenager who succeeds despite the odds. It is a story that shows what can happen when you claim responsibility for your own happiness and let hope and optimism shine through.

  • - The 47th Battalion in the First World War
    av Craig Deayton
    181,-

    One of the shortest lived and most battle hardened of the 1st Australian Imperial Force's battalions, the 47th was formed in Egypt in 1916 and disbanded two years later having suffered one of the highest casualty rates of any Australian unit. Their story is remarkable for many reasons.

  • - Unconventional Happiness
    av Josh Langley
    85,-

    Inspired by the Tibetan buddhist Fable, the Frog and Well, that encourages people to look outside what is normal, author Josh Langley has created a delightful book designed to take the reader on a journey to happiness; embracing all that is supposedly wrong with us.

  • - 1885
    av Michael Tyquin
    133,-

    The involvement of an Australian colonial military force in Britains Egyptian campaigns between 1883 and 1885 was very short, extending for only five months overall, including the pre-deployment phase. Consequently its influence on these campaigns was insignificant. Nevertheless, our involvement in the Sudan in 1885 is part of Australias military .

  • - A Brutal Murder, a Cop on the Edge
    av Peter Seymour & Jason Foster
    166,-

    Detective Peter Seymour has seen every type of death imaginable in his time in the NSW Coroner's Court and, after many years in law enforcement, the tragedies are beginning to take their toll. Dealing with death day in day out becomes too much for Seymour and this seasoned veteran starts to grapple with overwhelming feelings of fear and doubt.

  • - A Life Dedicated to Landmine Clearance Around the World
    av Ian Mansfield
    166,-

    Stepping into a Minefield highlights the dangers and the tragedies involved in landmine clearance, but also reveals the great humanity, dedication and humour of the thousands of brave men and women clearing landmines today.

  • - James Malcolm Lean MBE & the Great War Letters
    av Carol Rosenhain
    214,-

  • - How World War II Changed Women's Lives
    av Ann Howard
    214,-

  • - Military Detention in the Australian Army 1914-1947
    av Graham Wilson
    214,-

  • - The Australian Army's Struggle Against Malaria 1885-2015
    av Ian Howie-Willis
    214,-

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    175,-

    When the Japanese war machine swept through South-East Asia in early 1942, it was inevitable that conflict would reach Australian territory on the island of New Guinea. The ultimate Japanese target was Port Moresby. Conquering the capital would sever communication between Australia and her American ally and allow Japanese air ...

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