Search Results: Titles starting with W from E. Manning Books

William Heinemann Australia, 1985. First Edition. Hardcover (14 x 22 cm), 254 pages, b&w photographs, index. ISBN: 0855610565. The book and dust jacket (dj) are in Very Good condition. Full-bound black boards with gold lettering along spine. Pages tanning. The dust jacket (dj) is creased with some soiling noted along top edge. The dj is now protected in an archival cover. Weight (before packaging): 500g

Walk Guides Australia, 2008. Softcover (15 x 21 cm), 232 pages, colour and b&w photographs. ISBN: 9780980563733. Very Good condition. Covers bumped, scuffed/scratched. Rolled, creased at edges and corners. Soiled page fore edge. Weight (before packaging): 500g

Robert Brown & Assoc., Pty. Ltd., 1995. First Edition. Softcover (21 x 30 cm), 36 pages. Magazine format - staple bound. ISBN: 1862730865. Very Good condition. Bumped, scuffed. Some creases, most notably at corners. Pages tanning. Richly illustrated with photographs. Area map on inside rear cover. Weight: 170g.

Pandanus Books, Softcover (15 x 23 cm), 292 pages. ISBN: 1740760956. Very Good condition. Bumped, scuffed. Rolled, creased at corners. Weight (before packaging): 610g

Melbourne University Press, 2005. Softcover (15 x 24 cm), ix, 218 pages (index). ISBN: 0522851703. Very Good condition. Bumped, rubbed/scuffed. Some light creasing noted at edges and corners. Pages tanning. Previous bookshop price sticker affixed to rear (over barcode).

Seaview Press, Henley Beach, South Australia. First Edition, 1999 (as stated). Inscribed/Signed by the Author. The inscription reads "To Dot & Mark with many thanks. This first edition signed by the author. T P McKenna". Softcover (15 x 21 cm), 101 pages. Good condition. Bumped, scuffed. Some edge wear and creasing (mainly along edge of spine and corners). "This fiction adventure takes the reader through the second phase of Wold War II. It includes the bringing back of the Australian contingent from South Africa to help defend the country from the Japanese threat, then across the Pacific Ocean through the Panama Canal. It also includes the final thrust in the defence of Malta before the invasion of Sicily, and the devastation of Hamburg. The cruelties of war on the high seas are brought vividly to life."

Tower Books, Sydney, 2001. Softcover (15 x 22 cm), 426 pages. ISBN: 0646297538. Very Good condition. Bumped/rubbed. Some light creases, rolled at corners. Previous owner's name inscribed at top of title page. This book reminds the western world of a 1,000 year old tradition that is foreign to them, the art of war by secret acts of small groups of stealthy assassins. They were trained by the Grand Master of Assassins to insinuate themselves in enemy countries, and lie in wait until they could fulfill their destiny by murdering the most mighty among them. Weight: 590g.

Halstead Press, 2007. Softcover (15 x 22 cm), 270 pages. ISBN: 1920831002. Very Good condition. Bumped, with some light creasing noted at edges. Pages tanning. "Leading writers tackle war. Ever since colonial times, Australian writers have excelled in presenting war in all its aspects, drawing character as it emerges under the pressures of life and death struggle. Their gift is displayed here in fine prose and poems, arranged historically. From Furphy's sardonic story of the Arrow War, to post-Vietnam reflections on the aftermath of conflict, their insights are the key to an outlook on war which has not developed in other cultures." Weight: 385g.

Rider Books, 2011. Softcover (16 x 24 cm), xix, 315 pages. ISBN: 9781846043048. Very Good condition. Weight (before packaging): 450g

Kangaroo Press, 1997. Softcover (15 x 23 cm), 144 pages (index). ISBN: 0864179030. Very Good condition. Bumped, rubbed/scuffed. Some light creasing noted at edges, corners and rear cover. Pages tanning.

John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2004. Hardcover (16 x 24 cm), 251 pages. ISBN: 0471465119. The book and dust jacket (dj) are in Very Good condition. The boards are lightly bumped. Rolled/creased at head & foot of spine. Some very light soiling noted along edges, mainly bottom edge. Pages tanning, mainly at edges. Rubbed, worn spot on front endpaper. Tight binding, clean textblock. The dj is bumped, scuffed. Rolled, creased at top edge along spine and corners. Some small closed tears in same areas. "Warren Buffett Wealth' does not discuss any of the latest get-rich-quick investment fads. Instead, it focuses on the straightforward, ethical factors and principles of building wealth, sustaining it, and passing it on to future generations for the betterment of society. Written by longtime Buffet expert Robert Miles, this book outlines the principles and practical methods that have made Buffet one of the greatest investors of our time. You'll learn how to be the best by… Read More

A Sceptre Book. Hodder Headline Australia Pty. Ltd., 1998. Softcover (15 x 24 cm), ix, 270 pages. ISBN: 073360868X. Good condition. Covers bumped, chipped, creased and soiled. Slanted spine, skewed. Small tear (~1cm) at head of spine, along hinge. Some small divots on front cover. Rear cover soiled with an ink mark (~1.5x1cm). Edges tanning. Previous owner's name & number written in ink along top of first page. Pages tanning, foxing, most notably at edges. Some creasing at edges, corners. Weight (before packaging): 440g.

Scribe, Melbourne, Australia. Reprint 2007. Paperback (16 x 24 cm), x, 310 pages. ISBN: 9781921215490. Very Good condition. Pages tanning with some light soiling/foxing. In 'Watching Brief', noted lawyer and human rights advocate Julian Burnside articulates a sensitive and intelligent defence of the rights of asylum-seekers and refugees, and the importance of protecting human rights and maintaining the rule of law. He also explains the foundation of many of the key tenets of civil society, and takes us on a fascinating tour of some of the world's most famous trials…. He also looks at the impact of significant recent cases - including those involving David Hicks, Jack Thomas, and Van Nguyen - on contemporary Australian society." Weight (before packaging): 430g

Text Publishing, 2009. Softcover (16 x 24 cm), 327 pages, b&w/colour photographs & maps. ISBN: 9781921520648. Very Good condition. Bumped, creased at corners. "For thousands of years, water has shaped where we live, how we struggle with each other and how we imagine our country. The first settlers' dreams of mighty inland rivers evaporated in the silent deserts of Australia. But the water dreamers refused to accept this disappointment. They saw a country that could be transformed by irrigation and hydro-engineering. Today, thanks to their vision, many of our rivers are in crisis and, more than err, Australians realise that our destiny will be shaped by water." Weight (before packaging): 465g

Hardie Grant Books, 2008. Hardcover (16 x 24 cm), xiv, 303 pages. ISBN: 9781740665100. The book and dust jacket are in Very Good condition. Bumped, lightly creased. Foxing on top page edge. Weight (before packaging): 600g

Amphion Press. First Edition 1993. Limited - Signed Edition (#21 of 600). Hardcover (15 x 22 cm), xvi, 277 pages, b&w photographs, illustrations, index. ISBN: 0867765003. The book and dust jacket (dj) are in Very Good condition. Pictorial laminate boards in like dj. Signed by the author on the title page. Additionally, there is a personalised inscription on the front free paper. And there is a loose personal note laid inside. The boards are lightly bumped. The dj is lightly crease along edges. The dj is now protected in an archival book cover (removable). Weight: (before packaging): 670g

Viking, New York, 1947. Hardcover (approx 5.5 x 8.25 inches (14 x 21 cm)), 312 pages. Book of the Month Club Edition. The book is in Good condition. Rust brown cloth. Cracked/bowed spine. Soiled. Head/foot of spine rolled. Remainder mark (dot indentation) on rear board. The dust jacket is in Fair condition. Considerable wear, with pieces missing from top and bottom of spine and along flap folds. Creases. The dj is repaired/reinforced with tape (inside & out) along spine, head/foot of spine and flap folds. No price on dj. The dust jacket is protected in an archival (removable) book jacket cover. Weight: 540g.

Golden Books, 1999. Hardcover (15 x 22 cm), 215 pages. ISBN: 1582380074. The book and dust jacket are in Very Good condition. Bumped. Rolled/crease at head & foot of spine. Letters (initials?) written on top corner of front endpaper. "A leading couples therapist shares the simple secrets that will help save your relationship."

DOM, 2nd Edition, 2008. Softcover (xx x xx cm), 320 pages. ISBN: 9780975804438. Very Good condition. Wraps are bumped/scuffed. Lightly creased. Rubbed, worn area at bottom corner of title age. "The Wellness Zone is written for the public by Australian author and Naturopath Dominique Finney. The Wellness Zone is designed to empower people to take an active role in creating and maintaining their own health and healing. Readers are encouraged to be more self-aware and to view health as a conscious choice. The book is written to help people understand the many environmental and psychological influences on our health and the impact of simple daily lifestyle choices. A range of treatment programs are discussed providing information about the benefits of plans such as low carbohydrate diets and detox programs. The Wellness Zone is an empowering read and a useful tool in promoting patient self-awareness and compliance." Weight (before packaging): 520g

Angus & Robertson, Sirius Quality Paperback Edition, 1985. Softcover (13 x 19 cm), ix, 332 pages. Very Good condition. Scuffed, lightly creased. Pages tanning, foxing. Black ink mark across bottom page edges. "The classic story of the Australian Light Horse, "The Wells of Beersheba", stories of the post-first-world-war small farmers carving their livelihoods out of a rugged land, stories of city dwellers - this collection represents Frank Dalby Davison, with his acute powers of observation and breadth of poetic vision, at his best. In the stories are reflected both his love of the land and the characters that people it, and his fascination with the relationships between men and women." Weight (before packaging): 395g