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The Bletchley Girls: War, secrecy, love and loss: the women of Bletchley Park tell their story by Tessa Dunlop
22.99 AUD
Category: WWI & WWII | Series: Extraordinary Lives, Extraordinary Stories Ser.
'Lively...in giving us the daily details of their lives in the women's own voices Dunlop does them and us a fine service' New Statesman 'Dunlop is engaging in her personal approach. Her obvious feminine empathy with the venerable ladies she spoke to gives her book an immediacy and intimacy.' Daily Mail ...Show more
The Extraordinary Life of Steve Jobs by PUFFIN
14.99 AUD
Category: Non-Fiction | Series: Extraordinary Lives Ser.
The story of a modern creative genius. Ever heard of the iPhone? STEVE JOBS, raised in California, was the co-founder of Apple, creator of the iPhone. He also played a major role in making Pixar what it is today. His technology transformed the way we live, and gave us objects we now cannot imagine livi ...Show more
The Lives of Butterflies: A Natural History of Our Planet's Butterfly Life by David G. James, David J. Lohman
59.99 AUD
Category: Science & Natural History | Series: The\Lives of the Natural World Ser.
There are more than fifteen thousand butterfly species in the world, fluttering through a wide variety of habitats. Bright and beautiful, butterflies also have fascinating life histories and play an important role in our planet’s ecosystems. The Lives of Butterflies showcases the extraordinary range of ...Show more
The Lives of Fungi: A Natural History of Our Planet's Decomposers by Britt Bunyard
49.99 AUD
Category: Science & Natural History | Series: The\Lives of the Natural World Ser.
A fascinating and richly illustrated exploration of the natural history of fungiWe know fungi are important, for us as well as the environment. But how they live, and what they can do, remains mysterious and surprising. Filled with stunning photographs, The Lives of Fungi presents an inside look into th ...Show more
The Lives of Octopuses and Their Relatives: A Natural History of Cephalopods by Danna Staaf
59.99 AUD
Category: Science & Natural History | Series: The\Lives of the Natural World Ser.
An engaging and beautifully illustrated introduction to some of the world's most interesting and charismatic marine creatures Dive deep into the fascinating world of cephalopods--octopuses, squid, cuttlefish, and the mysterious nautilus--to discover the astonishing diversity of this unique group of int ...Show more
The Lives of Seaweeds: A Natural History of Our Planet's Seaweeds and Other Algae by Julie A. Phillips
59.99 AUD
Category: Science & Natural History | Series: The\Lives of the Natural World Ser.
An engaging and richly illustrated exploration of the natural history of seaweeds and other algae As photosynthetic organisms, seaweeds and other algae transfer billions of tons of carbon globally from the atmosphere to the deep ocean each year. Coming in all manner of colors, shapes, and sizes, from ...Show more
The Lives of Sharks: A Natural History of Shark Life by Daniel C. Abel, R. Dean Grubbs
59.99 AUD
Category: Science & Natural History | Series: The\Lives of the Natural World Ser.
Sharks are the top predators in many marine ecosystems. But tales of the killer instincts and fearsomely sharp senses of these hunters can obscure their full life histories. In fact, sharks are characterful, exhibit surprisingly complex behaviors, and lead secretive lives full of interest in every type ...Show more
The Secret Lives of Dragons (PB) by Zoya Agnis
24.99 AUD
Category: Picture Books | Series: The\Secret Lives Ser.
Discover a whole new world of dragons in this beautifully illustrated book on the scaliest of magical creatures. From every detail of their wings to the history of their treasure, you'll learn about famous dragons from around the world. The latest research into dragon culture will be revealed, and you'l ...Show more
The Witching Hour by Anne Rice
29.99 AUD
Category: Fantasy Science Fiction Horror | Series: Lives of the Mayfair Witches Ser.
On the verandah of a great New Orleans house, now faded, a mute and fragile woman sits rocking. And the witching hour begins...Demonstrating once again her gift for spellbinding storytelling and the creation of legend, Anne Rice makes real for us a great dynasty of witches - a family give4n to poetry an ...Show more
Vergil: The Poet's Life by Sarah Ruden
39.95 AUD
Category: Biography & Memoir | Series: Ancient Lives Ser.
A biography of Vergil, Rome's greatest poet, by the acclaimed translator of the Aeneid The Aeneid stands as a towering work of Classical Roman literature and a gripping dramatization of the best and worst of human nature. In the process of creating this epic poem, Vergil (70-19 BCE) became the world's f ...Show more
Virginia Woolf by Nigel Nicolson
22.99 AUD
Category: Biography & Memoir | Series: Lives Ser.
'You cannot find peace by avoiding life' Virginia WoolfAn intimate portrait of Virginia, the best-known and most influential Bloomsbury author of them all - 'All you need to know about the modernist, feminist icon' TIME OUT'A gem' SUNDAY TIMES'As a short introduction to Virginia Woolf this deceptively b ...Show more