Search Results: Titles starting with J from Bong Bong Books

John Wiley & Sons, Australia, 2019. Fifth Edition. Softcover. Good Condition. The 5th ed. of this best-selling textbook...builds on the excellence of previous editions, providing up-to-date & engaging content.... Card Covers. Size: 250mm - 350mm. 415 pages. Covers have some shelf-wear as well as some bumping to corners and extremities. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Education; Australia; ISBN: 073035671X. ISBN/EAN: 9780730356714. Inventory No: 51776. . 9780730356714

Penguin, Melbourne, 2011. Edition Unstated. Softcover. Good Condition. In 1967, fresh from boarding school humiliations, and having lost his father to alcoholism, gangly teen Michael Thornton was packed off to a tough sheep and cattle station to work as a jackaroo. He was to learn the wool trade from the lamb up, under a boss legendary for working his farmhands in an almost military regimen. Tasked with the dirty, disgusting and downright dangerous jobs, jackaroos are the dogsbodies of our farms. But at Habbies Howe, in central Victoria, somewhere between castrating calves with his teeth and hauling backbreaking sacks of fertiliser for no obvious purpose, Michael discovered inner strength, and the friendship and male role models he'd craved. He also earned respect - enough to later walk into a job with the nation's most famous farmer, the Defence Minister and future PM Malcolm Fraser. In Jackaroo, Thornton recalls his years learning the ropes in an era when farm work was still done on… Read More

2018. Edition Unstated. Softcover. Good Condition. In 2016, fleeing London with a broken heart, Alexandra returns to Australia to be with her grandparents, Romy and Wilhelm, when her grandfather is dying. With only weeks left together, her grandparents begin to reveal the family mysteries they have kept for more than half a century. In 1939, two young girls meet in Shanghai, the 'Paris of the East': beautiful local Li and Viennese refugee Romy form a fierce a fierce friendship. But the deepening shadows of WW II fall over the women as Li & Romy slip between the city's glamorous French Concession & the desperate Shanghai Ghetto. Eventually, they are forced separate ways as Romy doubts Li's loyalties..." Trade Paperback. Size: 180mm - 250mm. 443 pages. Covers have some shelf-wear as well as some bumping to corners and extremities. There are some reading creases on the front cover running close to the spine,. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category:… Read More

Echo, Melbourne, 2016. Edition Unstated. Softcover. Good Condition. This book chronicles the pick of Australian jailbreaks. The most notorious prisons and escapees are here: names like Grafton, Pentridge and Boggo Road, Russell 'Mad Dog' Cox, Ray Denning and Darcy Dugan. These are extraordinary stories, ranging from sheer brutality to love-conquers-all. Some are full of incredible twists and turns, others are tinged with sadness and loss. In all, there is a desperation that comes from being locked away and dying to get out. Jail escapees are forever looking over their shoulder. They can trust no one. They may not make it. They may be shot dead. It's a huge risk to take. Trade Paperback. Size: 180mm - 250mm. 279 pages. Covers have some shelf-wear as well as some bumping to corners and extremities. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: True Crime; Australia; ISBN: 1760401234. ISBN/EAN: 9781760401238. Inventory No: 51524. . 9781760401238

Murdoch Books, Sydney, 2012. Edition Unstated. Hardcover. Good Condition. A timeless collection of over 130 tried-and-true recipes. Jam Drops and Marble Cake celebrates 60 successful years of the Cookery Competition held by The Land newspaper and the Country Women's Association of New South Wales. From peach blossom cake to Anzac biscuits, from raspberry coconut slice to scones, these nostalgic recipes will charm and delight while rewarding the baker with prize-winning results. This book is the perfect gift, collector's item and trusted baking companion in one Size: 180mm - 250mm. 213 pages. Covers have some shelf-wear as well as some bumping to corners and extremities. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Cooking, Wine & Dining; ISBN/EAN: 9781743366080. Inventory No: 51197. . 9781743366080

Southern Holdings, Australia. Edition Unstated. Softcover. Fair Condition. Inscribed by Author. Aussie tales that are full of humour & wit from Bill Leitch, author of the Tasmanian classic, 'Hearts of Oak'..."There is a stain on the cover, at the spine, that in no way effects the text or pictures. All pictures shown are of the actual product offered for sale Stapled Card Covers. Size: 150mm - 250mm. 70 pages. Covers have some shelf-wear,some marking, as well as some bumping to corners and extremities. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Genealogy & Local History; Australia; Inscribed by Author. Inventory No: 19892. .

Nuclear Media, Moore Park (Sydney), 2017. Edition Unstated. Hardcover. Good Condition. In closing, we're reminded of the saying...'The whole is greater than the sum of the parts'. This book is a testament to that. It contains a little bit of all of us..." All pictures shown are of the actual product offered for sale Size: 250mm - 320mm. 135 pages. Covers have some shelf-wear, as well as some bumping to corners and extremities. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Cooking, Wine & Dining; Australia; Inventory No: 20103. .

Hachette, Sydney, 2019. Edition Unstated. Softcover. Good Condition. The name Captain James Cook is one of the most recognisable in Australian history - an almost mythic figure who is often discussed, celebrated, reviled and debated. But who was the real James Cook?This Yorkshire farm boy would go on to become the foremost mariner, navigator and cartographer of his era, and to personally map a third of the globe. His great voyages of discovery were incredible feats of seamanship and navigation. Leading a crew of men into uncharted territories, Cook would face the best and worst of humanity as he took himself and his crew to the edge of the known world - and beyond.With his masterful storytelling talent, Peter FitzSimons brings James Cook to life. Focusing on his most iconic expedition, the voyage of the Endeavour, where Cook first set foot on Australian and New Zealand soil, FitzSimons contrasts Cook against another figure who looms large in Australasian history: Joseph Banks, the aristocratic… Read More

William Morrow & Co, New York, 1963. Edition Unstated. Hardcover. Good/New. Illustrator: Johnson, Margaret S. Cover has some small stains and is slightly worn. Text block is lightly tanned with some spotting and very small stains. Inside covers, FFEP and last page heavily spotted. Large "Presented To" sticker on FFEP. Pages have some light spotting. Pencil writing on back of FFEP. All pictures shown are of the actual product offered for sale Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 64 pages. Slight foxing front/rear pages, but body of book mostly clean and unfoxed. Previous owner's book-plate laid in. Edges browned slightly. Covers have some shelf-wear,a few marks, as well as some bumping to corners and extremities. Illustrator: Johnson, Margaret S.. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Children; Inventory No: 19944. .

New Holland, Sydney, 2001. Edition Unstated. Hardcover. Good Condition/Good. Today, Japanese cuisine is considered to be one of the healthiest diets in the world. In Japan, food is much more than a means of satisfying hunger - it is an integral part of the fabric of Japanese culture, interwoven with tradition, and draws on the very freshest seasonal ingredients. The simplicity, purity and unique aesthetic quality of Japanese cuisine means that it is as beautiful to look at as it is to taste. Hideo Dekura's recipes bring a fresh approach to Japanese food, combining cooking traditions with contemporary ingredients and methods in a collection of dishes for all occasions. It contains easy to follow recipes, step-by-step photographs for special techniques, carefully detailed presentation notes and a comprehensive glossary of ingredients and utensils. Ideal for beginners and more experienced cooks alike, this book opens up a new world of exciting ingredients and delicious flavours. There is a tear… Read More

Weatherill/Tankosha, Japan, 1980. First English Edition. Hardcover. Good Condition/Good. Why is it that art has to be old to be valued? Anthologies & studies of ancient Japanese ceramics have been published to exhaustion, but the contemporary masterpieces are often all but ignored. In the present book, however, a wide-ranging collection of modern Japanese porcelain pieces, originally assembled for a 1979 exhibition at the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, have been gathered together in one finely crafted volume. These enameled porcelains, chosen from the works of fourteen contemporary artists, are presented in impressive, full-colour photographs. Some of the pieces are strikingly modern in design; others are traditional & somehow familiar. Allare exquisite representations of the best in Japan's contemporary porcelain..." There are dust marks on the vovers & the edges Size: 250mm - 320mm. 245 pages. Dust Jacket has some shelf-wear and bumping to extremities and corners.… Read More

The Hokuseido Press, Tokyo, 1936. Edition Unstated. Cloth. Good/Good. This is the first book which gives in English, a complete survey of Japan's foreign relations over 400 years from 1542 to 1936. In it is found the marvelous story of achievements, unparalleled in world history, of Japan's rise from a hermit kingdom to a great world power. It is truly "a short history" which utilizes the cream of latest scholarly researches and brings the kaleidoscopic events in Japan's past foreign relations within the grasp of all who desire to understand the background of Japan's diplomacy today. Slipcase is stapled and riveted. It has rubbing & shelf wear as well as some abrasions to corner. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Slight foxing front/rear pages, but body of book mostly clean and unfoxed. Dust Jacket has some shelf wear as well as a few chips & tears to extremities as well as some rubbing to corners. Dust Jacket un-clipped.… Read More

Lake Press, Melbourne, 2019. Edition Unstated. Hardcover. Good Condition/Good. Jarrod Lyle was a professional golfer, but this is not only a golf book. It is the tale of a fighter. A husband and father of two children who survived two bouts of a life-threatening illness before finally succumbing to it in his third battle with the disease. From his upbringing in the Victorian provincial city of Shepparton through to the highs of his professional golfing career and on to his final days, My Story is his tribute to the people and organisations who supported him. It's a story of courage and inspiration. Size: 180mm - 250mm. 232 pages. Covers have some shelf-wear as well as some bumping to corners and extremities. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Biography & Autobiography; Australia; ISBN: 065520332X. ISBN/EAN: 9780655203322. Inventory No: 50565. . 9780655203322

Jean Greenhowe Designs, Scotland, 1985. Edition Unstated. Softcover. Fair Condition. Jean Greenhowe's knitting booklets - for irresistible dolls & toys! All the designs are easy to make from oddments of double knitting yarn. Stapled Card Covers. Size: 180mm - 250mm. 19 pages. Covers have some shelf-wear as well as some bumping to corners and extremities. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Crafts & Hobbies; ISBN: 1873193068. ISBN/EAN: 9781873193068. Inventory No: 51835. . 9781873193068

Jean Greenhowe Design, Scotland, 1994. Edition Unstated. Softcover. Fair Condition. Jean Greenhowe's knitting booklets - for irresistible dolls & toys! All the designs are easy to make from oddments of double knitting yarn. Stapled Card Covers. Size: 180mm - 250mm. 11 pages. Remnants of old price label on front cover. Covers have some shelf-wear as well as some bumping to corners and extremities. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Crafts & Hobbies; ISBN: 1873193130. ISBN/EAN: 9781873193136. Inventory No: 51823. . 9781873193136

Jean Greenhowe Design, Scotland, 1992. Edition Unstated. Softcover. Fair Condition. Jean Greenhowe's knitting booklets - for irresistible dolls & toys! All the designs are easy to make from oddments of double knitting yarn. Stapled Card Covers. Size: 180mm - 250mm. 19 pages. Covers have some shelf-wear as well as some bumping to corners and extremities. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Crafts & Hobbies; ISBN: 1873193084. ISBN/EAN: 9781873193082. Inventory No: 51826. . 9781873193082

Jean Greenhowe Design, Scotland, 1985. Edition Unstated. Softcover. Fair Condition. Jean Greenhowe's knitting booklets - for irresistible dolls & toys! All the designs are easy to make from oddments of double knitting yarn. Stapled Card Covers. Size: 180mm - 250mm. 19 pages. Remnants of old price label on front cover. Covers have some shelf-wear, some creasing, as well as some bumping to corners and extremities. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Crafts & Hobbies; ISBN: 1873193122. ISBN/EAN: 9781873193129. Inventory No: 51831. . 9781873193129

Jean Greenhowe Design, Scotland, 1992. Edition Unstated. Softcover. Good Condition. Jean Greenhowe's knitting booklets - for irresistible dolls & toys! All the designs are easy to make from oddments of double knitting yarn. Stapled Card Covers. Size: 250mm - 350mm. 17 pages. Remnants of old price label on front cover. Covers have some shelf-wear, some creasing, as well as some bumping to corners and extremities. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Crafts & Hobbies; ISBN: 1873193092. ISBN/EAN: 9781873193099. Inventory No: 51830. . 9781873193099

Jean Greenhowe Design, Scotland, 1985. Edition Unstated. Softcover. Fair Condition. Jean Greenhowe's knitting booklets - for irresistible dolls & toys! All the designs are easy to make from oddments of double knitting yarn. Stapled Card Covers. Size: 180mm - 250mm. 19 pages. Remnants of old price label on front cover. Covers have some shelf-wear, some creasing, as well as some bumping to corners and extremities. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Crafts & Hobbies; ISBN: 1873193114. ISBN/EAN: 9781873193112. Inventory No: 51828. . 9781873193112

Jean Greenhowe Design, Scotland, 1985. Edition Unstated. Softcover. Fair Condition. Jean Greenhowe's knitting booklets - for irresistible dolls & toys! All the designs are easy to make from oddments of double knitting yarn. Stapled Card Covers. Size: 180mm - 250mm. 19 pages. Remnants of old price labels on the rear cover.. Covers have some shelf-wear, some creasing, as well as some bumping to corners and extremities. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Crafts & Hobbies; ISBN: 1873193149. ISBN/EAN: 9781873193143. Inventory No: 51832. . 9781873193143