Search Results: Authors starting with H from E. Manning Books

Simon & Schuster Australia, 1992. FIrst edition. Softcover (14 x 22 cm), 200 pages. ISBN: 0731800087. Very Good condition. Lightly bumped, scuffed. Spine appears faded, although it may be the original colour at publication. "Australia has many unique animals and plants that make up the outback ecosystem. The "Environmental Field Guide to Australia's Outback" will help you to understand the countryside and the elements that make Australia so special. An essential reference for all outback travellers, you'll find information on the native and introduced plant and animal species you are most likely to encounter while travelling in outback Australia. Features include, full colour photographs and line drawings, common and Latin names, location and habitat information, identification details and environmental notes.

Simon & Schuster Australia, 1992. Softcover (approx 13.5 x 21 cm, weight 355g), 199 pages. ISBN: 0731800109. First Edition (assumed). Copyright page reads "First published in Australia in 1992 by Simon & Schuster Australia" with no other date/printing indicated. The book is in Very Good condition. Pictorial wraps. Bumped and rubbed with some reading creases. Tight binding with clean textblock. "The Environmental Field Guide to Australia's Seashores" is an essential reference for all seashore explorers. In this book you'll find information on the plant and animal species you are most likely to encounter on the coast. Features include: full colour photographs and line drawings throughout, common and Latin names, location and habitat information, identification details and environmental notes. Australia has over 30,000 kilometers of coastline, encompassing a variety of environments with many unique animals and plants. This book will help you to know and… Read More

Search Press, 1991. Softcover (21 x 26 cm), 135 pages. ISBN: 0855327189. Very Good condition. Weight (before packaging): 545g

Melbourne University Press, 2002. Softcover (16 x 23 cm), 245 pages (with bibliography & index). ISBN: 9780522855784. Very Good condition. Bumped, scuffed. Rolled, creased at corners.

RD Press (Reader's Digest Services), Australia, 1985. Hardcover (13 x 25 cm), 160 pages (with Index). ISBN: 094981993X. The book is in Very Good condition. Full-bound blue boards with gold lettering along spine. 'Family Tree' line diagram on pastedowns/endpaper. Tight binding, clean text. The dust jacket is in Good condition. Bumped, scuffed/scratched. Rolled, creased along edges & corners. Publisher's laminate is 'bubbling' in areas. "Here at last is a definitive, topical handbook packed with photographs, illustrations, factual data and critical analysis of the world's mod celebrated family. The book includes perceptive profiles and succinct fact sheets on each prominent member of the royal family, descriptions of their palaces and residences, guidance on where to see the famous - and not so famous - royal treasures, hints on how to distinguish the different Guards regiments… Portable format with more than 120 evocative… Read More

Simon & Schuster, 2003. Softcover (13 x 21 cm), ix, 277 pages, with b&w photographs and index. ISBN: 0731811879. Good condition. Creased at corners. There is an approximate 2mm tear on rear cover along top edge of spine hinge. Pages tanning. Name written in ink along top edge of half-title (first) page.

Allen & Unwin, 2000. Softcover (16 x 23 cm), ix, 229 pages, notes, bibliography and index. ISBN: 0868405353. Very Good condition. Covers bumped, scuffed. Slanted spine. Weight (before packaging): 435g

Boonah RSL Sub-Branch (not dated). Softcover (16 x 21 cm), 290 pages. ISBN: 1864031263. Very Good condition. Bumped, scuffed, creased (most notably at corners). Weight (before packaging): 590g

New Holland, 2008. Softcover (17 x 24 cm), 288 pages. ISBN: 9781741107258. Very Good+ condition.

White Crow Books, 2014. Softcover (15 x 23 cm), vi, 264 pages. ISBN: 9781908733290. Very Good condition. "From earliest times, people have speculated about what happens when they and their loved ones die. Their views vary from certainty about life after death to utter disbelief. Today, many continue to believe in the survival of consciousness after physical death with some claiming actual experiences of the departed and contact with them of some kind. Scientist, Erlendur Haraldsson, a native of Iceland, sought an answer to his question, “Have you ever been aware of the presence of a deceased person?” In the modern and educated society of Iceland, one of the Scandinavian countries; he conducted an extensive survey. During the following years, detailed personal interviews were conducted with over 450 people who responded with a yes to questions about personal experiences of the deceased while in a waking state. These accounts form the basis for this book.… Read More

Ian Allen Ltd., London. First Edition, 1982. Hardcover (15 x 23 cm), 176 pages. ISBN: 071101152. The book and dust jacket (dj) are in Very Good condition. Full-bound black boards with gold lettering along spine. Lightly bumped. Rolled/creased at head & foot of spine. Pages tanning/foxing. Clean text. The dj is bumped, chipped, creased, scuffed/scratched. Tear along top edge of rear flap fold. Some soiling. "Over 300 types of glider or sailplane are covered - from the major European or North American manufacturers to the smallest South American, Asian, or Australian concerns. Each entry gives historical and technical details and a data section for the aircraft, many are illustrated. 'Gliders and Sailplanes of the World' provides the professional or enthusiast with a handy pocket reference book which will prove as entertaining as it is instructive."

Robert Brown & Associates (Qld) Pty Ltd., Coorparoo, Australia, 1994. Softcover (14 x 21 cm), 383 pages. ISBN: 1862730792. Good condition. Bumped, scuffed. Creased along spine. Pages tanning, foxing. Black ink mark across top edge of front page. "A factual account of life in Mount Hagen, Western Highlands District of the Territory of Papua and New Guinea as derived from memories, extracts from the author's letters and experiences while living in the Wahgi - a valley in the clouds. This intriguing, unusual story is set in the 1960's with references 20 years back and 25 years forward to show the different lifestyles in Papua New Guinea." Weight (before packaging): 580g

Cambridge University Press, in association with the American Museum of Natural History, 1998. Cancelled Ex-Library copy. Softcover (23 x 28 cm), x, 278 pages (with index). ISBN: 0521629357. Good condition. The wraps are covered in a permanently attached archival book cover (laminate). The laminate is 'bubbling' at edges. Slanted spine. There are library markings (e.g. stamps, stickers, etc) on the first page, title page, last page and along page fore edge. Some pages creased, corners dog-eared and soiled. Moisture stain(s) at top corner, along hinge (affecting from approximately pages 265-278 and rear cover). "The Nature of Diamonds' is an authoritative and richly illustrated look at nature's most coveted gem. Leading geologists, gemologists, physicists, and cultural observers cover every facet of the stone. The engaging text is complemented by more than 200 lavish illustrations that span fine art, earth science, and cultural studies and capture the brilliance and beauty of this… Read More

North Atlantic Books, 2014. Softcover (15 x 23 cm), xxxvi, 501 pages. ISBN: 978158946633. Near Fine condition. "Follow the fantastic shamanic journeys of one woman as she explores other worldly realms, encountering power animals and teachers who provide her with life-changing guidance and healing. In addition to serving as an invaluable resource for students and practitioners of shamanism, psychology, and alternate modalities of therapy, 'Ema's Odyssey' enchants us with its lyrical poetry and unique wisdom, and inspires us with its demonstration of courage, curiosity, persistence, and humility." Weight: (before packaging): 860g

The Ninderry Press, Brisbane, 2002. Softcover (15 x 21 cm), 282 pages. ISBN: 0958079978. Inscribed/signed by author on inside front cover and title page. Good condition. Bumped, rubbed/scuffed. Some creases. Cover rolled upward along front edge and corners. Soiled, mainly along page edges. "A truly 'revealing' view of Australian modern political history. With a satirical scalpel, Harper incisively operates on the cancer affecting the Australian macrocosm. The scenario is Labor's return to government in the early eighties whereupon union power was dismantled. The paradox of left-wing politicians selling out the unions is hypothetically clarified in this expose of the personal forces motivating our power brokers." Weight (before packaging): 395g.

Princeton University Press, Second Printing, with Addenda, 1989. Softcover (16 x 24 cm), xiii, 336 pages. ISBN: 0691024227. Very Good condition. Weight (before packaging): 540g

Garden City Press, Letchworth, 1913. Hardcover (15 x 22 cm), 224 pages. FIRST Edition (assumed). The publishing information provided at the bottom of the title page reads "LETCHWORTH; GARDEN CITY PRESS LIMITED 1913". No other publishing date/printing indicated. Published with Map and 29 Illustrations from Photographs. The book is in Fair-Good condition. Maroon cloth boards with gold lettering on cover and spine. The boards are bumped, rubbed, with the most significant wear noted at the head & foot of the spine and the corners. Some spotting on boards. Shaken, cracked along internal hinge/gutter between pages 80-81 and 144-145 [hence the Fair grading]. The pages and pastedowns are browning/foxing. Bookplate on front pastedown dated 1915 (an award from the Government of Australia to a teacher of the Teachers' Orphanage). Additional photos available upon request. Weight: ~605g.

Midwood (#32-437). Paperback (approx 4.25 x 7.25 inches (11 x 18.5 cm)), 156 pages. FIRST Printing 1965. Fair condition. Low rating due to the following. The book has a fault--probably when printed/bound. Specifically, the cover and front free page are set back from rest of the book. Slanted spine. The cover and pages are clean and bright. Page edges stained red (as published). Cover art by Paul Rader. Additional photos available upon request.

Rebo Publishers, 1996. Hardcover (17 x 24 cm), 272 pages. ISBN: 9036615100. Very Good condition. Pictorial boards in like dust jacket. The boards are bumped, lightly rubbed. Soiled along top edge. The dust jacket is creased (most notably along top edge) and torn at top, front corner.

Iliffe Books Ltd., London, 1964. Hardcover (approx 14.5 x 22 cm, weight 495g), 242 pages. First Edition assumed. Copyright page reads "First published in 1964 by Iliffe Books Ltd..." with no other date/edition indicated. The book is in Very Good condition. Faux leather brown boards with gold lettering on spine. Lightly bumped, most notably along spine. Tight binding with clean text block. Top page edge lightly soiled. The dust jacket (dj) is in Good+ condition. Bumped/rubbed. There is an approximate 1.5cm tear at bottom near corner. Creasing along flap folds. The top & bottom edges of the dj are reinforced on the inside (not visible from outside) with brown-paper tape. The dj is not price clipped, show original price of 35s net. Weight: 490g.