Search Results: Titles starting with G from Bong Bong Books

John wiley, Queensland, 2003. Edition Unstated. Hardcover. Good Condition/Good. The story of Australia's last surviving Gallipoli veteranAddThis Sharing ButtonsLanding on the beach at Gallipoli, Alec Campbell, aged 16, looked more like a 12-year-old in his big brother's uniform. An Australian country boy caught up in a war he knew little about, on a peninsula he couldn't even spell, he eluded snipers as he carried water up the line to the trenches above Anzac Cove. Eventually he succumbed to illness and was evacuated to Cairo. Back home again, he went bush as a drover and jackaroo, but Gallipoli had opened his eyes to the iniquities of war and of Empire, and the Depression reinforced his political radicalisation. He became an active unionist, a socialist and a committed republican. Living with the injury he sustained at Gallipoli, he devoted much of his working life to helping others with disabilities. Alec Campbell, who went to war for adventure and lived to become a… Read More

Collins, Sydney, 2009. Edition Unstated. Softcover. Good Condition. Illustrator: Nicky Kerr. A companion volume to one of this country's most successful books, the Yates Garden Guide, to highlight the cooking and preserving of home-grown produce. Kate Fraser is the author of Cooking Times and food editor of a major daily newspaper. The food content of the book contains sixty heritage family recipes provided by the Yates internet garden club as a special feature. It is anticipated that this book will continue to grow and be added to over the years as a companion to the main book. It also aims to meet a growing need for cooking and preserving information for a generation of new gardeners who have lost this connection between the garden and kitchen. All pictures shown are of the actual product offered for sale Trade Paperback. Size: 150mm - 250mm. 304 pages. Covers have some shelf-wear, as well as some bumping to corners and extremities. Illustrator: Nicky Kerr. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped… Read More

Art Scene, Australia, 1998. Edition Unstated. Softcover. Good Condition. Signed by Author. It is my love of gardening & flowers, in particular roses & lilies that have inspired this book. My husband is also a very keen gardener, & together, we are slowly creating some lovely areas of tropical & cottage gardens. Living on acreage in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, we have the advantage of being able to combine both to create some interesting displays..." Stapled Card Covers. Size: 250mm - 330mm. 68 pages. Covers have some shelf-wear, as well as some bumping to corners and extremiies. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Art & Design; Sports & Pastimes. Signed by Author. ISBN: 094927710X. ISBN/EAN: 9780949277107. Inventory No: 18794. . 9780949277107

Angus & Robertson, Moss Vale, NSW, Australia, 1991. Later Edition. Softcover. Good. Gardens - places of earthly delight - can offer both owners and visitors the opportunity to make closer connections with nature. Birds, with their songs, their colours and their antics, can add a whole new dimension of entertainment. Following the runaway success of his Field Guide to Australian Birds, Graham Pizzey, the nations's leading bird authority and naturalist, shares with us the art and enjoyment of drawing birds into our gardens. Trade Paperback. Size: 180mm - 250mm. 304 pages. Remnants of old price label on the rear cover.. Covers have some shelf-wear as well as some bumping to corners and extremities. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Animals & Birds; Australia; Gardening. ISBN: 0207162131. ISBN/EAN: 9780207162138. Inventory No: 51487. . 9780207162138

Lansdowne, Victoria, 1998. Edition Unstated. Softcover. Good. Illustrator: Leigh Clapp. How to know & control more than 100 garden weeds. A weed identification guide & problem solver in one book. Discover the potential benefits & uses of any common weeds - as fertilisers & companion plants. There is a crease to the top LH corner of the rear cover. Card Covers. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 0 pages. Covers have some shelf-wear and bumping to corners. Illustrator: Leigh Clapp. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Gardening; ISBN: 1863026436. ISBN/EAN: 9781863026437. Inventory No: 50955. . 9781863026437

Nelson, Melbourne, 1986. Edition Unstated. Hardcover. Good Condition/Good. This book brings together twenty-six of our best gardening writers. Under Tom Garnett's expert editorship, the gardening pages of the Melbourne Age newspaper have dispensed help, advice, & inspiration to gardeners as regularly as the seasons come around... Size: 180mm - 250mm. 212 pages. Slight foxing front/rear pages, but body of book mostly clean and unfoxed. Edges have a few marks. Covers have some shelf-wear as well as some bumping to corners and extremities. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Gardening; Australia; ISBN: 017006803X. ISBN/EAN: 9780170068031. Inventory No: 51203. . 9780170068031

CSIRO, Australia, 2001. Second Edition. Softcover. Good Condition. This fully revised edition of Kevin Handreck's classic bestseller contains a wealth of information for practical gardeners. It will enable you to improve the worst of soils, choose the best fertiliser for particular plants, and minimise water use. It also contains a comprehensive guide to managing potted plants. It also covers the basics of soil, composting, fertilisers and potting mixes; as well as simple tests and colour guides to nutrient deficiencies. Gardening Down-Under covers much practical information that is essential for healthy soils and plants. There is marking to the spine area of the rear end papers All pictures shown are of the actual product offered for sale Trade Paperback. Size: 150mm - 250mm. 2001 pages. Remnants of old price label on the rear cover.. Covers have some shelf-wear, as well as some bumping to corners and extremities. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Gardening;… Read More

Random, Milsons Point, 2005. Edition Unstated. Softcover. Good. GARDENING EASY TREES presents a selection of the most successful and easily grown trees for your garden. Plants are listed A-Z for easy reference and illustarted with superb photographs. This new book is an invaluable introdution to using trees in the home garden and will be of great assistance to gardeners wanting to choose the best varieties. Presented in an accessible, well designed format, GARDENING EASY TREES is a book that will be referred to time and again. Card Covers. Size: Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. 96 pages. Covers have some shelf-wear, as well as some bumping to corners and extremities. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Gardening; ISBN: 0759310149. ISBN/EAN: 9780759310148. Inventory No: 007133. . 9780759310148

Kangaroo Press, Sydney, 1992. Edition Unstated. Hardcover. Good Condition/Good. A major new work on the camellia, long admired for the exquisite beauty of its flowers & its elegance & adaptability as a garden plant; it includes detailed information on the history of the genus around the world, important species & cultivars, landscaping possibilities, selection & cultivation, pests & diseases, propagating & hybridising; illustrated with 175 colour photographs." All pictures shown are of the actual product offered for sale Size: 250mm - 320mm. 176 pages. Dust Jacket has some shelf-wear, as well as some bumping to corners & extremities. Covers have some shelf-wear, as well as some bumping to corners and extremities. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Gardening; Botany; ISBN: 0864174241. ISBN/EAN: 9780864174246. Inventory No: 19918. . 9780864174246

ABC, Australia, 1998. Edition Unstated. Softcover (Stiff Boards). Very Good Condition. In this revised and updated edition edition, Australia's leading gardening experts help you to... Choose plants for difficult areas, Improve your soil, Prune your fruit trees & vines, Select & establish citrus fruit, Attract native birds to your garden, Recognise poisonous plants, Make your own garden sprays, Produce tasty organic vegetables, Convert sandy soil into a rich fertile garden and much, much more..." There is a crease to the front cover on the bottom right hand corner. Trade Paperback. Size: 180mm - 240mm. 212 pages. Remnants of old price label on rear cover. Covers have some shelf-wear, as well as some bumping to corners & extremities. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Gardening; Australia; Modern; ISBN: 0733304249. ISBN/EAN: 9780733304248. Inventory No: 19682. . 9780733304248

ABC, Sydney, 1995. Edition Unstated. Hardcover. Good Condition/Good. This book is for gardeners & horticulturalists who have put Australian plants into the too-hard basket as being too sparse, too unreliable, & not having enough flowers to match it with exotic plants." Size: 250mm - 320mm. 205 pages. Dust Jacket has some shelf wear, a few creases and some bumping to corners. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Gardening; Botany; Australia; ISBN: 0733304559. ISBN/EAN: 9780733304552. Inventory No: 17395. . 9780733304552

The Miegunyah Press, Melbourne, 2009. Edition Unstated. Hardcover. Good Condition/Good. Beautiful gardens can steal your breath and feed your soul. "Gardens of Eden" brings together more than fifty of the world's most beautiful gardens. Spanning time and continents, this book visits the glorious paradise gardens of ancient Persia, the restrained gardens of Italy and the Buddhist-inspired landscapes of China and Japan. "Gardens of Eden" ushers you through a botanical wonderland. Illustrated by more than 500 photographs, this tour takes in such gardens as Les Jardins du Paradis in Cordes-sur-Ciel, France; Nooroo in Australia's Blue Mountains; Villa Lante in Tuscany, Italy - the greatest and most perfect example of High Renaissance art and gardening - and the ancient gardens of Kyoto, Japan. It also surveys gardens in which some of the world's greatest writers found inspiration, such as Vita Sackville-West's Sissinghurst in Kent, and where politicians found… Read More

Angus & Robertson, Sydney, 1996. Edition Unstated. Hardcover. Good Condition/Good. This gorgeously hand-illustrated, imaginatively written book includes innovative ideas for different 'theme' gardens in four categories: Sensory Pleasure, Living Pleasure, Passive Pleasure, and Fun and Functional Gardens. A sensory extravaganza. All pictures shown are of the actual product offered for sale Size: 180mm - 250mm. 127 pages. Dust Jacket un-clipped. Covers have some shelf-wear, as well as some bumping to corners and extremities. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Gardening; ISBN: 0207189013. ISBN/EAN: 9780207189012. Inventory No: 20879. . 9780207189012

Hyperactive, Australia, 2007. Edition Unstated. Hardcover. Good Condition. Authorised memorabilia sports book on legendary Australian Rules football player, Gary Ablett. Features newspaper clippings, rare photographs, and more. Includes chapter introductions by high profile people from the AFL world. All pictures shown are of the actual product offered for sale Size: 250mm - 320mm. 288 pages. Remnants of old price label on rear cover. Covers have some shelf-wear, as well as some bumping to corners and extremities. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 2-3 kilos. Category: Biography & Autobiography; Australia; Sports & Pastimes. ISBN: 0980301548. ISBN/EAN: 9780980301540. Inventory No: 20519. . 9780980301540

Currency, Sydney, 2003. Later Edition. Softcover. Very Good Condition. Publisher Marketing: Gary has failed in everything he has attempted. But when he inherits a block of land, he gets an urge to build a nest with Sue-Ann, his angry and pregnant girlfriend... This is a story about Aussie battlers -- battling with each other, the elements and the world in their quest to turn a dream into reality. Trade Paperback. Size: 180mm - 250mm. 86 pages. Covers have some shelf wear and bumping to corners. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Theatre & Plays; Australia; ISBN: 086819607X. ISBN/EAN: 9780868196077. Inventory No: 50929. . 9780868196077

Penguin, Melbourne, 2008. Edition Unstated. Softcover. Good Condition. A deeply moving fiction debut, GATHERING STORM is the compelling and thought-provoking story of a young British woman's journey through the heart of Australia in order to free herself from the curse that has been haunting her family for generations.English artist Storm Cizekova grew up believing that her mother died when she was born. But then Storm finds a photo of herself in the heart of the Australian desert - and in her mother's arms.Haunted by unanswered questions, Storm embarks on a journey of self-discovery that will challenge everything she holds dear: her family history, her art, even her relationship with her partner Max. Who is she really, and where does she belong?Her search will take her from the snow-covered Malvern Hills in England to the rich red heart of the Australian outback. Retracing her mother's footsteps through the stark beauty of the desert landscape, Storm… Read More

Australian Theatre Historical Society, Campbelltown, 1995. Edition Unstated. Softcover. Good Condition. Gauffered Velour described the stage curtains of the renovated Town Hall in Wollongong when it re-opened in 1939 as the Civic Theatre. I first came across these words as an adult when researching this book...I have limited my story to the area between Helensburgh & Kiama which is commonly referred to as the Illawarra District (refer map)... Card Covers. Size: 250mm - 320mm. 168 pages. Remnants of old price label on the rear cover.. Covers have some shelf-wear as well as some bumping to corners and extremities. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Theatre & Plays; Australia; History. ISBN: 0958806977. ISBN/EAN: 9780958806978. Inventory No: 19716. . 9780958806978

Mullaya, Australia, 1976. Edition Unstated. Softcover. Good Condition. ...For 75 years the paddlesteamer Gem was a familiar sight on the rivers, first as a barge, then a cargo-passenger carrier & finally carrying tourists on a regular run from Morgan in South Australia to Mildura..." Card Covers. Size: 180mm-240mm. 51 pages. Covers have some shelf-wear, marking and bumping to corners. MC Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 250 grams. Category: History; Australia; 1970s; Travel & Places. ISBN: 0859140199. ISBN/EAN: 9780859140195. Inventory No: 20441. . 9780859140195

Harper Voyager, Sydney, 2009. Later Edition. Softcover. Good Condition. Dancer visits The Nest, the official centre for surrogates, & inveigles them into recommending someone they have used before, someone who won't ask too many questions about the baby she carries. But choosing a surrogate can be risky , & this one, Angela, comes with baggage: her own child, Molly, a six-year old who has already seen too much of her mother's world..." Trade Paperback. Size: 180mm - 250mm. 420 pages. Covers have some shelf-wear as well as some bumping to corners and extremities. Text and spine marked with Library stamps, library pocket inside book, stamps throughout and/or other library markings. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Science Fiction & Fantasy; ISBN: 0732287170. ISBN/EAN: 9780732287177. Inventory No: 19652. . 9780732287177

Allen & Unwin, Australia, 2002. Edition Unstated. Softcover. Good Condition. In 1814, Dorothea Brande leaves the quiet harmony of her Devonshire home and accompanies her officer husband, Charles, to the colony of New South Wales. Here she endeavours to escape the harshness of the landscape - and the appalling brutality of common existence - by cultivating an English garden with the help of her convict manservant, Daniel. Together, in the creation of this garden, two bereft and disoriented people find a new strength and a special kind of refuge. But while Dorothea begins to adapt to the unforgiving environment, her husband is increasingly destroyed by it - until at last they stand on opposite sides of an unbridgeable gulf. Absorbing, deftly handled and beautifully written, The Gentleman's Garden is a wonderful, romantic novel of a woman's difficult personal journey in a time of a developing Australian society. An intelligent romance and absorbing account of life in Australia in the… Read More