Astounding - John W. Campbell, Isaac Asimov, Robert A. Heinlein, L. Ron Hubbard, and the Golden Age of Science Fiction by Alec Nevala-Lee
$34.99 AUD
Category: Reference
An Economist Best Book of the YearA Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Best Book of 2018"An amazing and engrossing history...Insightful, entertaining, and compulsively readable." -- George R. R. Martin"Enthralling...A clarion call to enlarge American literary history." -- Washington Post"Engrossing, well-resear ...Show more
Atlas Obscura, 2nd Edition: An Explorer's Guide to the World's Hidden Wonders by Joshua Foer, Ella Morton, Dylan Thuras, Atlas Obscura
$70.00 AUD
Category: Reference | Series: Atlas Obscura Ser.
Inspiring equal parts wonder and wanderlust, Atlas Obscura celebrates over 700 of the strangest and most curious places in the world. The second edition, revised and updated with 20% new material, reveals more hidden wonders. Among them: The Glowing Termite Mounds of Emas Brazil, The secretive FBI Spy H ...Show more
Atlas of the Invisible: Maps & Graphics That Will Change How You See the World by James Cheshire, Oliver Uberti
$45.00 AUD
Category: Reference
An unprecedented portrait of the hidden patterns in human society - visualised through the world of dataHumans create data with nearly everything we do. This world of information is invisible, but it shapes society in profound ways. In Atlas of the Invisible, award-winning geographer-designer team Jame ...Show more
Australia's Original Languages: An introduction by R. M. W. Dixon
$32.99 AUD
Category: Reference | Series: An Introduction
An introduction to the languages of Aboriginal Australia that explains their distinctive features accessibly for readers who have no previous experience with learning another language, and shows how language reflects traditional culture. 'A must read for all who would like to understand the languages a ...Show more
Aztec Myths by Jake Jackson (Editor)
$22.99 AUD
Category: Reference | Series: The\World's Greatest Myths and Legends Ser.
Though the Olmecs (1250-200 bc) were the first civilization in Mexico, the Aztecs (1325-1521) -Mesoamerica's last imperial civilization and the most significant of the militaristic post-Classic period - are probably who first come to mind when we think of great empires of that region. Like other Mesoame ...Show more
Bibliophile: An Illustrated Miscellany for People Who Love Books by Jane Mount
$39.99 AUD
Category: Reference
The ultimate gift for book lovers, this volume brims with literary treasures, all delightfully illustrated by beloved artist and founder of Ideal Bookshelf, Jane Mount.Book lovers, rejoice! In this love letter to all things bookish, Jane Mount brings literary people, places, and things to life through h ...Show more
Big Brain Workout (Mensa): Unleash your mind power with more than 500 puzzles by Unnamed
$24.99 AUD
Category: Reference
Contains more than 500 puzzles in a very wide variety of different types.
Black Paper - Writing in a Dark Time by Teju Cole
$36.95 AUD
Category: Reference | Series: Berlin Family Lectures | Reading Level: near fine
A profound book of essays from a celebrated master of the form. "Darkness is not empty," writes Teju Cole in Black Paper, a book that meditates on what it means to sustain our humanity--and witness the humanity of others--in a time of darkness. One of the most celebrated essayists of his generation, Col ...Show more
Blurb Your Enthusiasm: An A-Z of Literary Persuasion by Louise Willder
$29.99 AUD
Category: Reference
'The bookiest book about books you'll ever read - I loved it' Lucy Mangan'Truly delightful...I couldn't have had more fun' Benjamin Dreyer'Very funny, erudite and profound. A delight!' Nina Stibbe This is the outside story of books. From blurbs to titles, quotes to (checks jacket) cute animal designs ...Show more
Board Games in 100 Moves by DK
$34.99 AUD
Category: Reference
This is a Golden Age for board games. More people are playing games such as chess, Monopoly, Risk and Scrabble, than ever before! But how did these games, and so many others, come to be invented? Discover the compelling stories behind the creation of the board games we know and love to play- stories tha ...Show more
Board Games to Create and Play: Invent 100s of Games with Friends and Family by Kevan Davis; Viviane Schwarz
$39.99 AUD
Category: Reference
Create the next Snakes and Ladders, Monopoly, The Game of Life, Ticket to Ride, or Settlers of Catan with this creative board game book! Board games are back in vogue, with board game cafés popping up around the world. This interactive gaming book teaches you how, in just half an hour, you and your fri ...Show more
Brilliant Maps: An Atlas for Curious Minds by Ian Wright
$39.99 AUD
Category: Reference
See the world anew with this unique and beautifully designed infographic atlas. Which nations have North Korean embassies? What percentage of young people live with their families? Which country lists volleyball as its national sport? How much does it cost to get a pint around the world? And where can ...Show more