Search Results: Authors starting with T from Spencer and Murphy Booksellers

Melbourne, Victoria : Hill of Content, 1991. First edition . Softcover. Good Condition. Quarto. Binding is tight and spine fully intact Text body is clean and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting No foxing in this copy All edges neat and clean A small worn spot on the front cover which has removed the paper and left some chips on the edge This book describes the world's most unusual plants in the context of their relationship with man, such as Rafflesia, the largest flower in the world, one metre in diameter and weighing up to seven kilos. This book also includes information on some bizarre traditions associated with plants, for example the sacrifice of humans to plant-gods. The mysterious ability of particular plants to induce erotic sensations and convey superhuman abilities is discussed, as well as other amazing healing and rejuvenating powers. Historical anecdotes and folklore accompany a description of each plant featured. Colour photos and B & W photos and… Read More

Wigston, Leicestshire, UK : Siiverdale Books, 2001. Edition Not Stated. Softcover (with flaps). Very Good Condition. A4 (300 x 210mm approx.). Binding is tight, cover and spine fully intact Text body is clean and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting No foxing in this copy Edges all neat and clean High hills, rolling uplands, steep escarpments, swift-flowing streams, stately homes and humble dwellings draw visitors to the Cotswolds, one of Britain's most celebrated regions.The journey starts in Oxford and ends in the elegant city of Bath. Along the way, you'll travel to the well-known sites of the region, as well as many hidden and secret gems. Colour photos

Norwich, UK : Galley Beggar Press, 2017. First Edition. Softcover. Good Condition. Octavo (standard book size). Binding is tight but spine is slightly cocked Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting No foxing in this copy All edges clean, neat and free of foxing Card covers slightly bumped on corners When a billionaire hotelier and political operator attempts to pit his three daughters against one another, a brutal struggle for primacy begins in this modern-day take on Shakespeare's King Lear. Set in contemporary India, where rich men are gods while farmers starve and water is fast running out, We That Are Young is a story about power, status, and the love of a megalomaniac father. A searing exploration of human fallibility, Preti Taneja's remarkable novel reveals the fragility of the human heart--and its inevitable breaking point.

Sydney : Ure Smith Press, 1976. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Good Condition/Fair. A4 Landscape. Binding is tight, covers and spine intact but spine is slightly coked Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting Endpapers faintly foxed and some browning Edge slightly browned Boards have shelf wear and slight fading on the spine. A comprehensive work on Australian housing in the 1970s with numerous black and white photos and architectural line drawings and house plans Numerous colour and B & W photos and illustrations

Caloundra, Queensland Australia: Self published, 1994. First Edition. Softcover. Good Condition. A4 (300 x 210mm approx.). Numerous black and white photographs and illustrations including a map illustration. A most interesting history of Yungaburra, the local area and the author’s life. Size: A4 (300 x 210mm approx.). 116 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. Endpapers foxed, text clean. Previous owner’s name and address ink-stamped. Edges very slightly spotted or marked. Card covers bumped at corners, some soft creases, some rubbing and some dirty marks. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Genealogy & Local History; Cairns & District; Australia; ISBN: 0646185446. ISBN/EAN: 9780646185446. Main Picture: Front cover. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 51170. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully… Read More

Carlton, Victoria : Kokkino Press, 1996. First Edition. Softcover. Good Condition. Octavo (standard book size). Inscribed and signed by the author . Binding is tight, cover and spine fully intact Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting Card cover interiors and title page have some faint foxing Edges have some faint marks and faint foxing Card covers have some slightly bumped corners and some slight rubbing The author was State Secretary of the Victorian Federated Clerks Union from 1988 to 1993 and this is his account of the last major battle in the bitter internal conflict which blighted the Labor Party and trade union movement for decades.The book is signed and inscribed by the author.

Cape Town, South Africa : Struik Publishers (Pty) Ltd, 1998. First Edition. Softcover. Good Condition. Octavo (standard book size). Binding is tight, cover and spine fully intact Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting No foxing in this copy Edges all neat and clean Card covers have very slight edge wear n seven chapters Tarboton and Erasmus present each of Southern Africa's owl species. The guide tells readers where and when to look and listen for owls, what tell-tale signs to look for, how to encourage them to your garden, and where to find nests. It also discusses conservation issues regarding owls. Owls are introduced in their various aspects, and the chapters are grouped according to habitat - for example, city owls, bushveld owls, and owls that live near water. Colour photos

New York : Rizzoli, 1992. First USA Edition . Hardcover (Original Cloth). Very Good Condition/Good. A4 Landscape. Binding is tight but spine is slightly cocked Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting No foxing in this copy All edges clean, neat and free of foxing A collection of contemporary drawings, plans, and paintings that depict Soviet architecture of the 1920s through the 1950s, much of it until relatively recently remained unseen in Soviet archives, The authors discuss architecture of the Stalinist period, architecture which had a visionary quality and epic scale. The authors also discuss the history of the enormous architectural comppetitions which proved such crucial tools in the propagandistic mass culture of the era. Colour photos, b & w photos, colour and B & W illustrations

Lewes, East Sussex UK : Photographers; Institute Press/PIP, 2004. First edition . Hardcover (Original Cloth),. Good Condition/Good condition. Large quarto. Binding is tight and spine fully intact Text body is clean and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting No foxing in this copy All edges neat and clean Some very slight edge wear on bottom of boards A celebration of water in the landscape and a practical guide to the best techniques for capturing this transient subject on film. With informative chapters on equipment, techniques, composition, light and gaining inspiration, this book will provide you with all the necessary guidance to go out and make the most of your shots. Practical exercises for challenging and extending your skills are included, alongside case studies that focus on particular photographs and the techniques that professional photographer David Tarn employed to create them. Packed with exquisite images portraying water in all its diversity: - rivers… Read More

London : A & C Black Publishers Limited, 2005. Edition Unstated. Softcover (Stiff Boards). Very Good Condition. Octavo (standard book size). Some line drawings. The book is essential reading for anyone looking to improve the first stage of a triathlon. Size: Octavo (standard book size). 171 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. No foxing in this copy. Edges very slightly spotted or marked. Card covers slightly bumped at corners and some rubbing on covers. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Sports & Pastimes; Triathlon; ISBN: 071367461X. ISBN/EAN: 9780713674613. Main Picture: Front cover. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 51897. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting No foxing in this copy Edges very slightly… Read More

London : Pavilion Books, 1993. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Very Good Condition/Very Good. Octavo (standard book size). Sarah van Niekerk. Signed by Author. Illustrations are wood engravings. The Walnut Tree Inn, in South Wales, a former pub in South Wales, has become one of the most distinctive and best-loved restaurants in Britain. Size: Octavo (standard book size). 256 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. No foxing in this copy. Dust Jacket un-clipped. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Illustrator: Sarah van Niekerk. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Cooking, Wine & Dining; Chefs & Restaurants; Signed by Author. ISBN/EAN: 9781857930979. Main Picture: Front cover. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 52902. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact Text body is clean, and free… Read More

Australia Vietnam: Murdoch Books, 2008. First Edition. Softcover (with flaps). Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Octavo (standard book size). A small mark on one of the text pages. Tate’s memoir on his life, his family and the time he spent as an Australian infantryman in the Vietnam war. Size: Octavo (standard book size). 461 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact, but spine is slightly cocked. Very faint foxing on title page. Edges very slightly spotted or marked. Card covers have some slight edgewear. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Military & Warfare; Vietnam War; Vietnam; ISBN/EAN: 9781741962093. Main Picture: Front cover. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 50364. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact, but spine is slightly cocked Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation,… Read More

Melbourne : Australian Scholarly Publishing, 2007. First Edition . Hardcover (Original Cloth). Very Good Condition/Very Good. Quarto. Binding is tight, cover and spine fully intact Text body is clean and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting No foxing in this copy Edges all neat and clean In the early twentieth century, there was much speculation about what was going on behind the curtains of bohemia. Perils of the Studio reveals how the romance and mythology of the artist's studio defined the character of the Australian artist. Focusing on Melbourne's inner-city bohemia, including the famous Grosvenor Chambers at 9 Collins Street, this book is the first major work to examine the role of the studio in Australian art. A unique cultural history, it combines stories and anecdotes drawn from period newspapers and magazines with over 100 rarely-seen works by painters, photographers and cartoonists. B & W photos and illustrations and colour photos

Sydney : Kangaroo Press, 2000. Second Edition. Softcover. Very Good Condition. Octavo (standard book size). Numerous black and white photos and map illustrations. A comprehensive guide to the battlefields of Gallipoli with overview of the campaign, the battles and the sites. Size: Octavo (standard book size). 263 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. Moderately foxed throughout. Edges very slightly spotted or marked. Card covers have slightly bumped corners and some edge-wear.. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Military & Warfare; WWI; ISBN: 0731809831. ISBN/EAN: 9780731809837. Main Picture: Front cover. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 50481. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting Moderately foxed throughout… Read More

Melbourne : Thomson, 2006. Third Edition. Softcover. Good Condition. A4 (300 x 210mm approx.). Primarily written for undergraduate students, this text is a valuable addition to the bookshelf of anyone in health care practice. Size: A4 (300 x 210mm approx.). 594 pages. Some highlighting on several pages. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact, but spine is slightly cocked. No foxing in this copy. Name written in highlighter on side edge. . Card covers a little rubbed with some small marks and soft creases and bumps on cover corners. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Medicine & Health; Nursing; ISBN: 0170123154. ISBN/EAN: 9780170123150. Main Picture: Front cover. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 51547. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact, but spine is slightly cocked Some highlighting on several pages No foxing in this copy Name written in highlighter on side edge. Card covers a little rubbed with… Read More

Dimbulah, Queensland : Self Published , 2021. First Edition. Soft cover with ring binding. New Book. A4 (300 x 210mm approx.). Ring binding in excellent condition Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting No foxing Edges all neat and clean 15 YEARS of blood sweat and tears will come to its conclusion in the coming weeks when a passionate local resident launches a priceless manuscript dedicated to the generational tales and stories of the extended Taylor family. “Cooee-Cooee” penned by writer Colleen Taylor, is a collection of stories and a timeless walk through memory lane meticulously recounted through a treasure trove of family yarns and anecdotal information. From wedding recollections, to poems, to favourite family anecdotes the painstakingly put together offering is not only a priceless family relic but a critical time capsule of local history that can be enjoyed by many for years to come. B & W photos and colour photos

London : Hollis & Carter For the Institue of Navigation , 1962. First edition . Hardcover (Embossed Cloth). Fair to Good Condition/Fair to Good. Quarto. Binding is tight and spine fully intact Apart from some library stamps text body is clean and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting No foxing in this copy Edges neat and clean apart from top edge which has a mark in blue ink Ex-library witha cancelled stamp on front free endpaper, some library stamps in text and stamps, tape and glue marks on back free endpaper. ack Boards have some edge wear and a mark on bottom edge of front board This illustrated guide describes the aids to navigation. The authors cover the waterfront: from the stars and the winds to early compasses, to charts to tide tables. And, of course, there are the gadgets. There are chapters on the sextant, the back-staff, the traverse board, the Kamal, the artificial horizon, and on the one piece of machinery that changed everything -- the maritime… Read More

Red Hill, ACT : National Education Division, , The Royal Australian Institute of Architects, 1990. Second Edition . Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Very Good. Large BA4 (300 x 210mm approx.) - between A4-A3. Binding is tight, cover and spine fully intact Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting No foxing in this copy Boards have very slight edge wear A comprehensive work on Australian architecture in the 1960s. The main theme is the increasing appreciation and understanding of the country and the resulting growth in confidence and maturity in the architecture. B & W photos and B & W illustrations (house and building plans) and colour photos

London : Folio, 2008. Folio - reissued as a single volume 2008. Hardcover (Printed Boards). Near Fine Condition/No dust jacket (has a slip case).. Small Octavo (standard book size). Binding is tight, cover and spine fully intact Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting No foxing in this copy Edges all neat and clean A comprehensive look at the origins of the Second World War commencing at the end of WWI and running through to the war for Danzig in 1939. The endpapers have maps of Europe and Germany prior to WWII B & W photos.

Perth WA : Chargan My Book Publisher Pty Ltd, 2011. Third Edition . Softcover. Good Condition. Trade paperback size. Inscribed and signed by the author . Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact Text body is clean and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting No foxing in this copy Edges mostly clean with a few faint spots Card covers are a little rubbed and the corners are slightly bumped The author was a sent to Australia from the UK as part of the child migration scheme. He was sent to the notorious Catholic orphanage Bindoon in WA. This is his story about his life in the orphanage, his work as a Park Ranger and his attempts to find his family in the UK Colour and black and white photos