Search Results: Titles starting with N from EUREKA AUSTRALIANA BOOKS

London, Hodder & Stoughton first edition - h/c in d.j. Nabokov is a major figure in both Russian and English literature, yet he is considered neither a Russian nor an English writer by those who acclaim his work. A study of Nabokov by Andrew Field led him to the discovery of a staggering mass of poetry, prose, drama and criticism, almost forgotten by Nabokov himself but which reveal a greatness and stature his admirers might not have suspected. 230 x 155mm., pp 397, light stained area bottom page edges, d.j. sl. rubbed all edges - no chips or tears, VG ISBN: 340026642

Middle Swan, Nalda Searles and Art on the Move reprint- large p/back, stiff illust. card covers The sense of play, of weaving together the stuff of the landscape, both natural and discarded, of linking residue became her 'modus operandi'. Nalda's is a transformative practice that works with poetry of materials to reveal what lies beneath the surface, she reintroduces elements to each other and fuses them together to make new meaning. 275 x 235mm., pp. 76, b/w and col. plates, t/out., selected biography and curriculum vitae, list of works, Large p/back, stiff card covers. AUTHOR SIGNED. FINE. ISBN: 9780980507362

London, Paddington Press first UK edition - hard cover in dust jacket Napoleon's will, reprinted here in facsimile, throws fascinating new light on one of the most enigmatic and extraordinary figures in history. From the detailed lists of his shirts and snuff boxes to the distribution of millions of francs, from his bitter denunciation of the ""English oligarchy and their hired assassin"" to his fervent attempts to keep the Napoleonic legend alive. 290 x 215mm., pp. 112, b/w plates & illust., facisimile copies of the will. Hard cover in d.j. Contents, no inscriptions. VG+/VG+ ISBN: 044822190x

London, George Allen & Unwin first edition - h/c WITHOUT d.j. Though he was fond of saying ""love is not for me, I am not like other men,"" there were many women with whom he entered into close relationships.Through the private apartments of Saint-Cloud and the Tuileries there moved a number of lovely odalisques who came to receive the homage of the pasha. However, all these transcended his passion for Josephine. 223 x 150mm., pp. 379, b/w plates, biblio., orig. red. cl. lined bds v.g., scattered foxing last few pages & endps & bot. page edges, WITHOUT d.j. VG

Adelaide, Rigby first edition - h/c in d.j. In Canberra, Adam Frankau translated an ancient document proving that China laid claim to Australia long before Captain Cook. He knew too much, and so was marked for death. Skilled saboteurs immobilised the country's navy and air force while urban guerillas destroyed Australia's resources. Awaiting the onslaught, he became prey to a hunting party of Aborigines - this was 'A Nasty Little War'. 220 x 140mm., pp. 286, contents - no inscriptions, d.j. sl. rub. on back - no tears or chips. VG+/VG+ ISBN: 0727011049

Canberra, National Library of Australia first edition - large paperback, stiff card covers ""National Treasures from Australia's Great Libraries"" tells a rich and remarkable story about our history, our nation, our treasures - and our libraries. Large paperback, stiff illustrated card covers. 306 x 242mm., pp. xii, 160, biblio., Exhibition Check Checklist. Contents, NO INSCRIPTIONS, card covers, slightly rubbed corners - no creases. NEAR FINE ISBN: 064227620x

Washington DC, National Geographc Society first edition - hard cover in dust jacket This outstanding reference book devides the epic story of humanity into eight major eras. Each era is explored through a unique design that combines concise introductory text essays with expansive time lines, dozens of maps and hundreds of illustrations. 283 x 244mm., pp. 416, b/w & col. plates throughout, Time Lines, maps, index. Hard cover in dust jacket. Contents, no inscriptions; dust jacket, medium rubbing on back (background colour) - no tears or chips. FINE/VG+ ISBN: 0792283643

Washington D.C., National Geographic Society first edition - hard cover in dust jacket Includes several sections covering: A Picture History of National Geographic 1947-1976; Expeditions and Scientific Researches of the National Geographic Society; Medals and Awards of the Society and fulI Index (1947-176 inclusive) 257 x 180mm., pp. 452, b/w & col. plates, full index for the years 1947-1976. Hard cover in dust jacket. Contents, no inscriptions; dust jacket, faded on spine, medium rubbing on edges - no chips or tears. VG+/VG

Carlton South, Melbourne University Press first edition - h/c in d.j. This book is a comprehensive history of the emergence and development of the federal organisation of the Liberal Party between 1944 and 1965 - from the electoral annihilation of its predecessor, the United Australia Party, to its sweeping victory in 1949, and the role of the organisation in its continued successs in the 1950's and early 1960's. 245 x 160 mm., pp xxvi, 317, notes, biblio., index. Contents - no inscriptions, d.j. - no tears or chips. FINE/NEAR FINE ISBN: 0522848737

Cammeray, Richard Griffin first edition - hard cover in dust jacket On a visit to the Olgas in Central Australia, Driscoll 'discovered' Earnest Giles, and over a period of many months wrote a series of poems based on Giles' journeys. Whiteley, an old friend, read the poems and they then both travelled to Mt Olga where 'Native Rose' took shape. Whiteley's painting (The Olgas for Ernest Giles) which is featured in this book, fetched a record price of $3.48 million in June 2007. 397 x 325mm., pp. 64, b/w & col. plates. Orig. cloth lined boards in d.j. NEAR FINE/NEAR FINE ISBN: 0959303065

Albany, David Bateman revised edition - paperback, stiff covers In traditional Maori thought all things have life and significance, and everything is related to everything else. Quoting extensively from myths and songs recorded by Maori writers in the nineteenth century, the author vividly evokes the Maori view of the world, while the remarkable photographs presents the country's landscapes, birds, fish insects, reptiles and plants. 285 x 212mm., pp. 128, col. plates t/out, index. Large format p/back, contents - no inscriptions, w/r stiff illus covers with folds. FINE ISBN: 1869532872

South Yarra, Hyland House first edition - h/c in d.j. Especially written for Australia's climate and using ingredients which can be bought in this country, it is a synthesis of many styles of cooking and approaches to nutrition.The emphasis is mainly on vegetarian dishes, and a balanced diet with neither too much oil, too much sweet food, too much fruit, or simply too much.The recipes embrace many cultures - Greek, Japanese, European , Chinese, South-east Asian, Indian etc. 258 x 195mm., pp. 10, 214, b/w illus. Contents & d.j. FINE/NEAR FINE ISBN: 0908090110

Chatswood, Reed reprint edition - hard cover in dust jacket This book takes us on a journey through time, recreating the ancient environments and telling us about the animals and plants that lived in Australia and New Zealand long, long ago. It traces the evolution of living things from the first green cells that nearly four billion years ago predetermined the path that evolution would take by creating an oxgenated atmosphere. 290 x 222mm., pp. 256, col. plates, index. Contents, no inscriptions; d.j., closed tear (repaired) & crease top front near spine. FINE/VG ISBN: 0730102750

Netley, South Australian Government Printer first edition - hard cover in dust jacket This is the story of how one man, Captain S.A. White, and his family grew to love that natural environment. This delight stirred a deep curisity which led White to explore outback Australia. His numerous journeys were spent recording and collecting wonders of nature for the purpose of science. 253 x 170mm., pp. x, 172, b/w plates throughout, maps, biblio., index. Hard cover in dust jacket. Contents, no inscriptions; dust jacket, medium ""rubbed"" top spine & edges - no tears. NEAR FINE/VG ISBN: 0724365486

Carlton, Melbourne University Press reprint edition - hard cover in dust jacket Randolph Bedford was born in Sydney in 1868. He writes with wit and liveliness to describe his career in mining in Broken Hill then Kalgoorlie; his mining periodical the 'Clarion' and his loyalty to the Labor Party and how he was nominated in 1917 to the Legislative Council in Queensland. He wrote novels, short stories, plays and had a feeling for words. He provides a picture of Australia a century ago. 227 x 147mm., pp. xii, 335. Contents - no inscriptions, d.j. closed tears, rubbed corners. NEAR FINE/VG ISBN: 0522841015

Sydney, ABC first edition - hard cover in dust jacket An engrossing story of Australia's awarness of its vulnerability from when the colony entertained the arrival of foreign ships and when strange ships were perceived as a threat; to 1911 and the formation of the Royal Australian Navy. Evans also looks at the RAN in wartime and during peace, the increasing role of women and the difference of sailors of 75 years ago. 238 x 152mm., pp. 4, 172, b/w plates. H/cover in dust jacket. Contents - NO INSCRIPTIONS, dust jacket, no tears or chips. NEAR FINE/NEAR FINE ISBN: 0642527342

Singapore, UniPress first edition - paperback To say that 'Nearing a Horizon' is a book written in the shadow of death is not to diminish its importance. On the contrary, the author's knowledge of his cancer and imminent death concentrated mind and heart to a remarkable thought and feeling in this volume. This last book of a pioneer Asian Australian should help to bring thinking people of these two places closer together. (Bruce Bennett - Canberra). 210 x 150mm., pp. xv + 55, paperback, stiff w/r. covers, sticker residue, sl. bumped corner, V.G. ISBN: 9810047401

Collingwood, CSIRO Publishing first edition - trade paperback, stiff card covers How do you go about analysing and accurately identifying a skeleton and skull that are more then 130 years old? This book details the scientific process of identifying the remains, with chapters on anthropology, odontology, DNA studies, metallurgical analysis of Kelly gang's armour, medical analysis of Ned's wounds and handwriting. 245 x 170mm., pp. xxvii, 263, b/w & colour plates throughout, graphs & diagrams, append., index. Trade paperback, stiff illust. card covers. NEW. ISBN: 9781486301768

Melbourne, F. W. Cheshire first edition - hard cover in dust jacket Game as Ned Kelly! The daring, bold outlaw who terrorized the land and eluded capture is now a heroic figure. The author has delved deeply into the secrets of the Kelly country where even today enquiries are met with distrustful wariness and silent antagonism. 220 x 145mm., poster reward end/ps., pp. 207, col. & b/w plates, map, List of Arrests & Convictions (1881), biblio. Contents, browning to top page edges, d.j. small closed tear top spine, sl. rubbing on black background. VG+/VG+

North Sydney, William Heinemann/Random House first edition - hard cover in dust jacket From Kelly's early days in Beveridge, Victoria, in the mid 1800's, to the Felons Apprehension Act, which made it possible for anyone to shoot the Kelly Gang, to Ned's appearance in his now-famous armour, Fitzsimmons brings the history of Ned Kelly and his gang exhuberantly to life, weighing in on all the myths, legends and controversies. (edit.) 243 x 160mm., pp. xviii, 826, b/w & colour plates, notes & references, biblio., index. Hard cover in dust jacket. FINE. ISBN: 9781742758909