Search Results: Authors starting with J from EUREKA AUSTRALIANA BOOKS

New York, Plume/Penguin first edition - trade paperback, stiff card covers Find out the real story behind the IRS, Nazis, JFK, Freemasons, Bill Gates, LSD, the KKK, the FBI, Radio Shack, the CIA, Illuminati, DNA, UFOs, mercury fillings, the FDA, Teletubbies, mad cow disease, and how they are all connected. 228 x 152mm., pp. xiii, index. Trade paperback, stiff card covers. Contents, no inscriptions, card covers, slightly rubbed on corners - no creases. NEAR FINE ISBN: 0452281288

Sydney, F.H. Johnson Publ. Co. first edition - h/c in d.j. The Australian Comforts Fund, was a Commonwealth-wide voluntary organisation accredited to the Royal Australian Navy, The Australian Military Forces, and the Royal Australian Air Force and charged with the duty of caring for all fit and well members of the Australian Forces during the second World War, 1939-1945. This is their story. 22 x 14.5 cm., fronts., pp. xxxii + 336, append. (1-3), b/w plates t/out., gd. in d.j.

London, Robert Hale first edition - h/c in d.j. Set partly in Italy and providing a vivid picture of Italian life, this was one of Naomi Jacob's last books before her death in 1964. She published in excess of fifty novels during her writing career. 198 x 135mm., pp. 208, orig. blue papered boards, gold blocked spine, one small tape mark on ffep (under front flap which is price clipped), contents near fine - no inscriptions or marks, d.j. has very slight rub./wear top spine/top front edge & corners - no chips, very bright and clean looking. VG+/VG

Western Australia, Ministry of Education first edition - large booklet, illust. card covers This book describes some of the knowledge, skills and beliefs developed and shared among Aboriginal societies before 1788. An understanding of the past and its influence on the present is a critical first step in acknowledging and appreciating the value of cultural differences, dealing with racism and improving the quality of life for all Australians (edit.) 317 x 237mm., pp. vi, 378, b/w & col. plates, maps, timelines, biblio., index. Large bookle, stiff card covers. Contents & covers NEAR FINE ISBN: 0730941027

London, Jonathan Cape reprint - hard cover in dust jacket This is the story of the young women of New York - the bright, pretty girls who come streaming out of the office buildings at 5 o'clock, looking crisp and stylish. Some are born in New York; some of them come there. They gravitate to New York, or any large city, to play at careers while they wait for what they really want: a husband and a home. 205 x 140mm., pp. 8 (prelim.), 437. Contents, no inscriptions, FILM DUST JACKET, price clipped, medium rubbed top/bot. spine & corners. NEAR FINE/VG+

London, Randon Century First U.K. Editions - H/covers without dust jacket Sensational erotic/romance novels by British author E.L. James. First three books, PRINTED SIGNATURE by E. L. JAMES. All First Editions. The 'Fifty Shades of Grey' has the wonderful wording ('Welcome to Christian and Ana's world. I hope you enjoy their journey. Lakers Baby. E.L. James X'), Book 2 & Book 3 have PRINTED SIGNATURE (E. L. JAMES X ), no other inscriptions. 223 x 140mm., pp. (1) 514, (2) 532 (3) 532. H/covers, without d.j. as issued. Black cloth cov. boards, silver/grey print. NEAR FINE. ISBN: 9781780891262

Sydney, NewSouth Publishing/Australian War Memorial first edition - square soft ocver, card covers In the mountains and jungles in Timor, Bougainville and New Guinea, during the Second World War elite Australian forces fought arduous campaigns against the Japanese. 'Double Diamonds' profiles the operational history of these units and the stories of the men who served, many of whom lost their lives. 222 x 240mm., pp. 231, b/w & colour plates throughout, maps, abbreviations, notes, further reading, indexes - Commando Units, general. Large soft covers, stiff illust. card covers with French folds. NEW. ISBN: 9781742234922

London, Century/Random First edition - hard cover, without d.j. as issued When a wounded Christian Grey tries to entice a cautious Ana Steele back into his life, she demands a new arrangement before she will give him another chance. As the two begin to build trust and find stability, shadowy figures from Christians past start to circle the couple, determined to destroy their hopes. 223 x 142mm., pp. 532. H/cover, black cloth covered boards, silver embosed front & spine, no d.j. as issued. Correct numbering. Printed signature of ""E. L. JAMES x"" on Title page. VG+ ISBN: 9781780891286

Edinburgh, William Blackwood first edition - h/c WITHOUT d.j. 196 x 130mm., pp. vi, 333, green cloth covered boards, cloth medium rippled top front cover, med. wear/rub. top/bot. spine, edges & corners, stained area top of back cover, contents - p.o. name (one line) ffep, small stained area back end/p., medium to light staining/foxing throughout contents - mainly in gutters and not effecting type. Overall condition would be near very good of this rarely seen book. This is the ""India and British Colonies"" edition. VG.

Brisbane, Foundation Press first edition - paperback with stiff w/r. covers This book traces the history of the Crown-of -thorns infestation of the Great Barrier Reef. It deals also with official reaction to the problem. These has been twofold: to suppress unwelcome evidence and, secondly, to discredit those who bring forward such evidence (edit.) 228 x 152mm., map end/p., pp. ix + 84, col. plates, append. (I-II), B format p/b with stiff w/r. covers, AUTHOR SIGNED, VG/VG+ ISBN: 0959738304

London, Marshall Japp & Co. first edition - hard cover WITHOUT dust jacket Alexander Hay Japp was a publisher of philisophical texts in the late 1890s to the early 1900s. He certainly never made a fortune, and finally went out of business. The essays, proverbs and anecodotes in this book outline his philosophy on life. 173 x 130mm., pp., viii, 256, index. Original brown rexine covered boards, gold & black embossed title and motifs. Contents, no inscriptions; boards are medium rubbed and stained but overall are in good condition - binding very sound. VG

London, Hutchinson first edition - h/c in d.j. Why did Martin the Warriors sword fall from the Abbey roof? Who is the white badger? And can the good creatures triumph over Ferahgo the Assassin? The momentous questions of this fifth epic by Brian Jacques in the magical spell of Redwall. 223 x 142mm., pp. 8 (prelim.)391, map, b/w illus., orig. grey cloth lined boards, gold blocked on spine. Contents small booksellers label ffep - no inscriptions, d.j. not price clipped, rubbed/very small chip top/bot. corners of back fold. NEAR FINE/VG+ ISBN: 0091764335

Richmond, Hardie Grant Books first edition - hard cover in dust jacket From Snow McAlister's early days of surfing to the strange tale of Westerly Windina, these profiles are filled with behind the scenes anecdotes, which tell of the trials and triumphs of the pioneers and the bad boys - the stories that illuiminate the culture of Australian surfing. (Includes Mick Fanning, Taj Burrow and all the greats.) 250 x 210mm., pp. 6 (preliminaries), 233, refer., photo credits, index. Over 200 colour images + daring surf photography. H/ cover in d.j. Contents & dust jacket FINE. ISBN: 9781742700212

Darwin, Thunderhead first edition - hard cover in dust jacket This book provides an insight into an area of Australia which has unique beauty and diversity, while at the same time is relatively unknown to many Australians. The great significance of Kakadu National Park will become apparent, as will understanding of why it�s a World Heritage area. Magnificant colour photography throughout. 250 x 260mm., pp.118, col. plates t/out., FINE/NEAR FINE ISBN: 095890670x

London, Frederick Muller first edition - hard cover without dust jacket Contents cover: Some aspects of Rheumatism -The Factor of Mind - Muscular Rheumatism - Rheumatoid Arthirits - Osteo-arthritis - Gout - Curative Water - Sunlight and Rheumatism, with a summary of treatment. 190 x 130mm., pp. 197, index. Hard cover without dust jacket. Original black cloth covered boards, title etc. in gold on spine. EX LIBRARY. Contents, old tape stains on endpapers, few other stains throughout content pages, binding very firm. Near VG

Oxford, Lion Books/Lion Hudson First edition - hard cover in dust jacket This book offers the first look at how religion created and prolonged the First World War and the lasting impact it had on Christianity and world religions. Philip Jenkins reveals how the widespread belief in angels, apparitions and the supernatural was a driving force throughout the war and shaped all three of the Abrahamic religions - Christianity, Judaism and Islam . 242 x 165mm., pp. 10 (preliminaries.) 438, b/w plates, maps, IIllustration credits, notes, index. Hard cover in dust jacket. FINE/FINE. ISBN: 9780745956725

London, Talmy Franklin first edition - hard cover in dust jacket This biography of Jennings is the story of a geologist, oil-driller, gold miner, pilot, jungle doctor, and above all, light-hearted treasure hunter. As he himself said, ""He was only happy when he had a girl for company and a machete in his hand"". His many adventures include his trip to the Caribbean to dig for Captain Morgan's buried pirate loot; what did he find? 225 x 140mm., pp. 211. Hard cover in dust jacket. Contents, no inscriptions; d.j., sl. creased front & back top edge - no tears. NEAR FINE/VG+ ISBN: 0900735244

London, W.H. Allen first edition - h/c in d.j. Paul Hogan's lived-in face and laconic Aussie wit came to the attention of audiences throughout the world with the phenomenal success of 'Crocodile Dundee' which outgrossed such legendary box-office performers as 'ET', 'Star Wars' and 'Rambo'. In tracing the rise to fame, the author tells a story as heartwarming and hilarious as 'Crocodile Dundee' itself. 22.5 x 14cm., pp. 158, b/w plates, Lingo glossary (Aussie slang), VG/VG. ISBN: 0491034563

North Sydney, Time-Life reprint - hard cover no dust jacket Contents include; 1: To the Trenches - In the Front Line. 2: Slaughter on the Somme - Germany at War. 3: The Winter Offensive - From Village to Rubble. 4: Bravery at Bullecourt - The Art of Selling War. 5: Storming the German Lines - War Weary. 6: Of Mines and Messines. 280 x 215mm., pp.168, b/w plates, index. Hard cover, laminated black boards ( no dust jacket as issued). Contents, no inscriptions; black background on boards medium rubbed (as usual). VG+ ISBN: 0949118214

Port Melbourne, Hamlyn/Octopus first edition - hard cover in dust jacket This book investigates aspects not often covered fully in works on Gallipoli, including treatment of the sick and wounded, the plight of prisoners of war, and the place occupied by Australian issues in the wartime post-mortem on the campaign - the Dardenelles Commission of 1916-17. It also deals with the origin of Anzac and the place of Gallipoli in the Australian ethos. 265x 195mm., pp. 318, b/w & col. plates, notes, append., index. Contents - no inscriptions, d.j. medium rubbing. NEAR FINE/VG ISBN: 094733419x