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A unique collection of expert advice from thirty seven of the games greats created during the World Bowls 1980 Championship. Nearly 300 photographs illustrate 100 vital tips demonstrating that you can develop your own style and that there is more than one way to play the game of Bowls. 111 pages. Book and dust jacket in very good+ condition.

In the late 1800's England a cricketer forced his way into the top level of the sport and over the next three decades millions came to watch him - W G Grace. He single handedly recast how cricket was played - thrillingly hard, pushing the rules, beating his opponents his way. A self-made, self-destructive genius, at odds with the world and himself. 413 pages with 16 pages of black and white photographs. Book in very good+ condition.

The history of The America's Cup to the win by Australia in 1983 and the lead up to the 1987 defence. Book and dust jacket in near fine condition with some minor wear to bottom cover. This is a large book approx 36x26 cm. Postage $14 in Australia.

The story of the horse that could not be beaten with a record breaking 22 wins from 22 starts - the career of the racehorse who has transcended the track to become an Australian icon and who transformed the lives of those closest to her. 390 pages with 16 pages of colour photographs and black and white illustrations in the text. Book in near fine condition with inscription to previous owner on first page. Dust jacket in near fine condition.

The right way for the beginner to the playing of the ancient game of bowls - safeguarded against committing many technical errors when stepping on the mat for the first time, and armed with the various types of shot most helpful for the beginner. 112 pages with 10 black and white photographs and many diagrams throughout. Book and dust jacket in very good+ condition. This is a small book, postage reduced in Australia if tracking not needed - contact me.

A complete revision and rewrite of most of the popular walks in the Budawangs, NSW. Over 40 bushwalks are described with sketch maps and precise map references. Full colour illustrations show the mountains and their unique formations. this book will unlock many of the hidden places that we would all love to visit. 152 pages. Book in very good condition ex library with stamp on first and last page and back inside cover. Cover in clear wrapper with two stickers on back.

Written before the 2000 Olympics, the story of Cathy Freeman from a young shy Aboriginal girl to a confident, assertive, outward-looking woman. 364 pages with 16 pages of black and white and 16 pages of colour photographs. Book and just jacket in very good+ condition.

Where there's sport there's cheating from the fiendishly clever to the outright absurd - the many and varied ways athletes, teams and nations have cheated since time began. 297 pages. Book in very good+ condition.

A practical guide for the good bowler to become a successful bowler. 142 pages with diagrams in the text. Book in very good condition with light tanning. Dust jacket in good condition price clipped with small tears and chips at corners and top and bottom spine and small tear bottom front,

Signed by the author the book is a collection of paintings and drawings of Fremantle, the site for the 1987 defence of the America's Cup consisting of the world's fastest 12 metre yachts and the world's finest sailors. From the Victorian facades of Fremantle's buildings, through the busy fishing harbour and out through Gage Roads to the Indian Ocean Cup course, Bruce Swann captures the spirit of "Defence '87 Down Under". The author's commentary accompanies the art. No page numbers (100 pages). Illustrations on most pages around 50/50 split between colour and black and white. Book in near fine condition. Dust jacket in good condition with damage to bottom front (see photo) and knocks to edges particularly top back.

The history of the motor industry and a full account of all forms of motor sport, manufacture and mechanical operation, one hundred great cars described in detail. 400 pages with over 800 colour illustrations. Book and dust jacket in near fine condition. This is a large book but no increase in postage in Australia.

Adventure cycling, bike-packing and touring off-road - experience the world by bike. 263 pages with illustrations throughout most in colour. Book in as new condition.

No-one had ever really climbed My Everest - only by starting at sea level could a mountaineer claim to have climbed all 8874 metres of the world's highest peak. The author did it in 1990. This the story of that remarkable journey. 280 pages with colour illustrations and maps throughout. Book and dust jacket in near fine condition.

On 5 June 1988 Kay Cottee fulfilled a childhoos dream, After 189 days at sea and over 22,000 nautical miles she became the first woman in history to complete a solo non-stop and unassisted voyage around the globe. 226 pages with 24 pages of colour illustrations and some black and white charts and end paper map. Book and dust jacket in near fine condition.

Over 2,000 species of fish inhabit the seas around Australia. The background and (the then) present position of fishing in Australia, as an industry and for sport - different groups of fish, how they live and grow, and where they are caught. 208 pages with 39 colour illustrations. Book in very good condition with previous owners name on front endpaper and knock to bottom corner of ten pages. Dust jacket in very good condition with small tear bottom back, knock to top and bottom spine.

The author, a champion tennis player herself, writes about fifteen of her competitors. 224 pages with 28 black and white photographs. Book in very good- condition with marks and wear to cover (see photos). No dust jacket.

A comprehensive and practical handbook that identifies fishes commonly seen in Australian waters. The species entries are grouped in families and every species is accompanied by one or more coloured photographs, nearly all of which show the fishes in their natural habitat, a distribution map and general text all of which enables the positive identification of over 950 species. Book in near fine condition.

Part sporting memoir, part leadership game plan - a masterclass from one of the all-time AFL greats. 312 pages with 16 pages of colour photographs and endpaper colour photos. Book and dust jacket in very good+ condition.

The author lays claim to being the originator of standardising those links that form the combination in the chain of correct procedure in learning to play bowls - a complete course of modern instruction. 184 pages with 23 black and white photographs and diagrams in the text. Book and dust jacket in near fine condition.

The author joins the 1930 expedition to climb the 28,156 feet high Kangchenjunga, the second highest Himalayan summit. 344 pages with black and white illustrations on 8 pages. Book in very good condition with minor foxing and minor tanning. Cover has wear and fading to spine (see photos).