Search Results: Titles starting with B from E. Manning Books

Thorsons Publishing Group, 1986. Softcover (14 x 22 cm), 240 pages (with index). ISBN: 0722511213. Very Good condition. Bumped, scuffed/scratched. Creased, most notably at head of spine and corners. Some page corners creased/dog-eared. Tight binding, clean textblock.

The Five Mile Press, Victoria, Australia. First published 2004. Hardcover (21.5 x 30.5 cm), 48 pages. ISBN: 1741241847. The book and dust jacket (dj) are in Very Good condition. Pictorial boards with like dj. The boards are bumped, most notably at bottom corners which are creased, rolled and chipped. The dj is rolled, creased and chipped along edges, primarily at head/foot of spine and corners. There is a small rubbed area (white spot) on the front cover, top corner. Some surface scratches. The dj is protected in an archival (removable) book jacket cover. More than any other song, Australia's unofficial national anthem 'Waltzing Matilda' has the power to stir the hearts of true-blue Aussies, at home and abroad. Banjo Paterson's haunting verse reflects our love of the bush and sympathy for the underdog. The ill-fated swagman's story, loosely based on fact, has become a precious part of Australian folklore. Together with his stunning illustrations, Lance Ross has… Read More

Weldon Publishing, NSW, Australia. Reprint 1992. Hardcover (21 x 29 cm), 127 pages. ISBN: 1863020004. The book and dust jacket (dj) are in Good+ condition. Yellow boards. The boards are bumped, rubbed and soiled. Faded along top and bottom edges. Rolled at head and foot of spine. The dj is chipped, rolled/creased at edges. Some soiling, fading most notably at edges and along flap folds. The dj is covered in an archival book cover (removable). "Time spent reading this book will be time spent with old, familiar friends. There is a warmth, richness and humour about the poems of Banjo Paterson that has endeared them to generations of Australians". Beautifully illustrated by outback artist Hugh Sawrey. His paintings capture the essence of Paterson's verse. Weight (before packaging): 750g

University of Western Australia Press, 1997. Softcover (17 x 20 cm), 124 pages. ISBN: 1875560831. Very Good condition. Wraps lightly ceased. "Barefoot in the Creek' is the story of a family plunged into isolation, primitive bush conditions, back-breaking work and eventual defeat - life on a Margaret River group settlement in the 1920s-1930s."

Chapman & Hall Ltd., London, copyright date unknown, best guess is approx 1840. Hardcover (approx 4.5 x 6.75 inches (11 x 17 cm)), 786 pages. Fair condition. Soft, faux leather green/brown boards. The boards are bumped, rubbed, chipped and torn. Slanted spine. Tears along spine hinges. Gold gilt page edges. Pages browning/foxing.

Cape, London, 1980. ISBN: 0224018264. Hardcover (approx 7.5 x 10 inches (20 x 26 cm)), 224 pages. FIRST U.K. Edition 1980. Book and dust jacket (dj) are in Very Good condition. Blue boards with silver lettering along spine. Bumped/rubbed, most notably along head & foot of spine and corners. The pages and pastedowns are browning/soiled, primarily along top page edge(s). The dj is bumped, rubbed, chipped and lightly soiled, most notably along the top edges, folds and corners. Some foxing. The dj is not clipped, although no price indicated. The dust jacket is protected in an archival (removable) book jacket cover. Weight: 830g.

Beacon (B129). Paperback (approx 4.25 x 7 inches (11 x 18 cm)), 189 pages. FIRST Printing, 1952. Fair to Good condition. Creases along spine and on top corner (front & rear). Cracked hinge along page gutter between front page and title page. The front page is nearly detached. Page edges stained red (as published).

Hal Leonard. Cancelled Ex-Library copy. Softcover (16 x 23 cm), 144 pages. ISBN: 0634056174. Good condition. The wraps are covered (permanent) in an archival book cover. Bumped, scuffed, creased at edges and corners. There are library markings (i.e. stamps, stickers) on the first page, last page and along page fore edge.

Pan Macmillan Australia Pty. Ltd., Sydney, 2009. Softcover (16 x 24 cm), 327 pages. ISBN: 9781405039468. Good condition. Bumped, scuffed. Rolled, creased at corners & edges. Page corners rolled/creased. "In August 1833, the Amphitrite, a small convict ship bound for the colonies of Australia, was wrecked in a terrible storm on the coast of France. She carried 102 female prisoners, 12 of their children, along with the captain, the crew, a medical officer and one passenger – the medical officer's wife. Only three people survived. It was the convict era's first major shipwreck. The death of so many women and children, largely due to the incompetence and blind bigotry of those responsible for their safety, was a scandal that threatened to rock the very foundations of the transportation system. The reaction of the British Government was to cover it up, refusing to release even the names of the dead, depriving those tragic women and children of their very identity,… Read More

Vermont Life Book, 1998. Stated " First printing, September, 1998" on copyright page. ISBN: 0936896590. Hardcover (26 x 26 cm), 96 pages. The book and dust jacket (dj) are in Very Good condition. Burgundy boards with gold lettering on front and along spine. Lightly bumped/rubbed at head & foot of spine. Green pastedowns/endpapers. Some small white spots (paper rubbed?) on front endpaper. The dj has light creasing along edges. Some scratches and light soiling. For more than 50 years, Vermont Life Magazine has captured the most beautiful views of New England's most beautiful state. Here in The Beauty of Vermont is a new celebration of the Vermont landscape in more than 100 stunning, full-color photographs selected from Vermont Life Magazine contributing photographers. Weight: 755g.

Wakefield Press, South Australia. 2001. Softcover (14 x 21 cm), 162 pages. ISBN: 1862545200. Ex-Library copy. Good condition. The wraps are covered in a permanently attached archival book jacket cover. Bumped, rubbed, with some creases. There are no external library markings. Library stamps and/or stickers on first page, title page, inside rear cover and page fore edge. Collection of essays on the movement towards federation in Ballarat and the nation. Poses questions for Australians as people with a sense of national consciousness in a world dominated by supranational, global forces. Central topics covered are Ballarat and the nation, nation-building versus reconstructing a colony, regional and national perspectives, and new approaches to federation history. Includes notes on contributors, select bibliography and index. Editors are academics at the Australian Studies Centre, University of Ballarat. Weight: 225g.

Beacon (B603F). Paperback (approx 4.25 x 7 inches (11 x 18 cm)), 155 pages. FIRST Printing 1963. Ex-Library copy. However, it is in Very Good condition. The only indications of ex-library are a number stamped on the front cover (just above title), the same number and date (May 15 1963) stamped on first page (top corner), and a Library of Congress stamp (with text "Surplus Library of Congress Duplicate") stamped on first page (bottom). The wraps (covers) are lightly bumped/rubbed. Lightly chipped along edges. There is a very small indentation on rear cover. Pages browning/foxing. The page edges are stained yellow (as published). Additional photos available upon request.

Reaktion Books Ltd., 2006. Cancelled Ex-Library copy. Softcover (14 x 19 cm), 206 pages, colour and b&w photographs/illustrations, index. ISBN: 186189256X. Good condition. The wraps are covered (permanent) in an archival book cover. Bumped, scuffed, creased at edges and corners. The laminate is beginning to lift/bubble, primarily at edges. There is a library barcode affixed to the front cover (at top edge) and a library index tab affixed to foot of spine, both are underneath the archival cover. Additionally, there are library stamps on the first page, bottom of title page and along page fore edge. Soiled page edges, most notably bottom edge.

The Edinburgh Publishing Company Ltd., 1993. Hardcover (17 x 24 cm), 128 pages (with index). ISBN: 1874201145. Pictorial boards, no dust jacket. Very Good condition. Covers bumped, most notably along bottom edge. "The Beer Drinker's Companion' is a month-by-month celebration and chronicle of important events from the history of beer and brewing. Each left-hand page contains chronological entries of significant and unusual events from the history of beer and heading each of these pages is an amusing or engaging quotation by a distinguished individual in the world of drink. On each right-hand page is a collection of fascinating facts and folklore combined with anecdotes and items from the rich traditions of beer and brewing. Written in an entertaining and informative style, and enhanced with a variety of lovely colour and black-and-white etchings, engravings, and water-colours, each page is a feast for the mind and the eye." Weight (before packaging): 405g.

Companion Guides, 2013. Softcover (15 x 21 cm), 458 pages. ISBN: 9781291328509. Near Fine condition. Weight (before packaging): 665g

Graham Brash Pte. Ltd., Singapore, 1993. Reprint. Stated "Reprinted in 1993 and 1996" on copyright page. ISBN: 9971492849. Softcover (14.5 x 21.5 cm), 194 pages. Ex-Library copy. Fair condition. The wraps are covered in a permanently attached archival book jacket cover. Bumped with some creases. Some pages also bumped/creased/dog-eared. Page edges soiled. There is a library index sticker affixed to foot of spine, and a library barcode affixed to front cover. Both are underneath the archival cover. Reinforcement tape along inside hinges. There is a library sticker and/or library stamps on the half title page, at bottom of title page and last page, and along page fore edge. Most people who do not read or write Chinese can only puzzle over the black strokes and dots that flow from top to bottom, right to left on a piece of Chinese calligraphy. How can they begin to unravel the mysteries of this great and ancient art form that is such a vital expression of Chinese culture? A… Read More

Ure Smith, Sydney. First Edition 1960. Hardcover (14 x 24 cm), viii, 222 pages, b&w photographs. The book is in Good condition. Full bound red boards with gold lettering along spine. The boards are bumped, rubbed. Soiled, faded along edges. Rolled, creased at head & foot of spine. Pages tanning. Soiled top edge. The dust jacket (dj) is in Poo condition. Rubbed, scuffed/scratched, chipped, torn, creased and soiled. Heavy wear (with tears, holes) along folds, edges. Large pieces missing along top edge and foot of spine. The dj is now protected in an archival book cover (removable). Weight (before packaging): 485g

Aboriginal Studies Press, 2011. Softcover (14 x 22 cm), ix, 147 pages. ISBN: 9780855757809. Good condition. Bumped, rubbed. Creased at corners.

Hallett Brier, 1991. Softcover (18 x 24 cm), 111 pages, b&w illustrations. ISBN: 0646052640. Very Good condition. Lightly creased at corners. Ink mark at top of title page. Weight (before packaging): 340g

Allen & Unwin, 2013. Softcover (16 x 24 cm), xiv, 402 pages. ISBN: 9781743314395. Very Good condition. Bumped, scuffed, creased. Rolled, lightly creased at edges/corners. Weight: 515g