Search Results: Authors starting with D from Lems Bookshop

An illustrated description of the native trees and mallees of South Australia, primary as an aid to their identification, for which purpose three keys identification in the field have been provided, two for the non Eucalyptus species and the third for the 73 species, subspecies and varieties of Eucalyptus. 288 pages with illustrations throughout. Book in very good+ condition with minor wear.

A historical framework of the important phases or events in the history of nomadism from its Neolithic origins in the third millennium BC to when the entire northern steppes was dominated by the hordes and empires of Turkish or kindred peoples. 144 pages including 141 illustrations (30 in colour). Book in good condition with binding exposed in 3 places but sound.

Egyptian art from the National Museum of Antiquities in Leiden, The Netherlands, text translated by Julia Harvey. An exhibition designed to cast light on numerous aspects of pharaonic culture through the presentation of selected antiquities and scale models over four themes - the gods, the king and his retinue, daily life, and death and the afterlife. 168 pages with 253 catalogue items and accompanying colour illustrations. Book in as new condition.

A new era in terrorism is emerging and the lone wolf is at the forefront. Who are these terrorists and what can be done about them? The author presents the first comprehensive treatment of this important issue. 335 pages with 16 pages of black and white illustrations. Book in very good condition ex library with a small stamp on last page and some tanning. Dust jacket in very good condition in clear wrapper with a sticker bottom spine and back.

The story of a German U-Boat captured by the British and used by them against German submarines. The author had access to both German and British records and tracked down survivors to get first hand accounts of an astonishing story. 228 pages with 16 pages of black and white photographs. Book in very good condition with light tanning, minor foxing and a split on part of back cover showing binding. Cover has some spots (see photos).

The facts behind the disasters in Malaya, Burma and Singapore during World War 2. 236 pages with 15 pages of black and white illustrations. Book in very good+ condition with light tanning. Dust jacket in good condition with some tears, knocks, chips and wear (see photo).

What fossils are, how they formed, and how the creatures lived. 64 pages with hundreds of colour photographs. Book in very good+ condition with previous owners names on front endpapers.

For the dedicated entomologist this is a scholarly survey of insect life in Australia; for the amateur naturalist it opens up a new world of living creatures which lies - often literally - at his feet.304 pages with 43 colour plates, 17 black and white plates and 69 text figures. Book and dust jacket in near fine condition with inscription to previous owner on first page and personal library sticker on the next page.

Printer's copy only-not for sale stamp. A shocking tale of greed, arrogance, and stupidity in the financial world. In March 2008 Bear Stearns an eighty five year old financial institution sold itself to global behemoth JP Morgan for an outrageously low price beginning the financial meltdown of 2008. 468 pages. Book in very good condition with stamp on title page.

In 1839 Britain invaded Afghanistan and after two years of occupation had to retreat in one of the greatest military humiliations of the nineteenth century - it was Britain's greatest imperial disaster of colonial ambition, cultural collision, folly and hubris. 567 pages with 32 pages of colour illustrations. Book in as new condition.

Entries on all significant sites, cultures, and civilizations, as well as key individuals in the history of archaeology, and terms, tools, and techniques used. 224 pages with more than 1.000 illustrations and over 1,000 entries. Book in very good+ condition with light tanning. Dust jacket in good+ condition price clipped with some light tanning on flaps. This is a large book but no increase in postage in Australia.

The edited book version of the author's five BBC television programs concerning the history and development of archaeology, discoveries and the archaeologists. 80 pages with 64 black and white illustrations and 8 maps. Book in very good+ condition with minor foxing to top leading edge. Dust jacket in good+ condition with some small tears and knocks and some rubbing (see photo).

Over the last three centuries archaeology has evolved from treasure hunting into a meticulous discipline-a series of extracts from the writings of archaeologists interspersed with commentary by the author demonstrating how archaeology came into being and how it developed - a history of archaeology. 298 pages with 44 Plates. Book in very good+ condition. Dust jacket in very good condition with some minor wear.

The first civilizations arose in the Old World in Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Indus Valley and China; in the New World in Mexico, Yucatan and Peru. Where did they come from and how did they develop. 208 pages with 79 black and white illustrations and 16 figures in the text. Book in very good+ condition with light tanning. Dust jacket in very good+ condition in clear wrapper.

Life in England at the turn of the First Millennium. 230 pages. Book in very good condition with booksellers sticker on back cover, and light tanning.

A collection of gripping, awe-inspiring and sometimes terrifying accounts of life on the front - drawn from diaries, memoirs and letters including poetry, reportage and prose. 413 pages. Book in very good condition with some light foxing to leading edges. Dust jacket in very good condition with minor wear.

Salzburg is a microcosm of scenery and architecture which is here demonstrated through authoritative commentary and paintings featuring the synthesis of nature and architecture. 159 pages with 40 colour paintings. Book in very good+ condition. Dust jacket in good condition with some small tears, chips, knocks and wear (see photo).

The author travels Australia seeking interesting characters and their dogs. 150 pages with numerous colour illustrations throughout. Book in near fine condition.

The epic voyage of Captain Cook setting out from England in 1768 he was given two instructions: to observe the transit of Venus and to find and chart the mythical 'Great Southern Land' - he was successful in both but England came to view Australia as a solution to her convict problem and a potential British colony. 96 pages. Book in very good+ condition ex library with stamps on first and last pages and pencil circling of five items in index. Dust jacket in very good+ condition in clear wrapper with two stickers.

Edition not stated, revised and updated. In Origin of the Species, Darwin gave a clear sketch of his principle of sexual selection and stated that was applicable to man. The book is divided into three Parts: The Descent or Origin of Man; Sexual Selection; Sexual Selection in Relation to Man. 430 pages with 26 Figures in the text, top gilt edged and other edges rough. Book in good+ condition ex library with sticker inside front cover, stamp on first page, margin page 85 and 229, binding showing inside back cover but all intact. Cover has reference on spine and some wear (see photos).