History
KOVACS, Frank
Africa, 1984: Al-Shabaab militants succeeded in smuggling weapons and
equipment into Somalia from Ethiopia, unimpeded
HARKNESS, Anthony
Just a South Sydney Ladis a boyhood memoir about a family who loved a gamble, loved the football and who always walked ‘briskly with no skylarking’ to Church on a Sunday.
DANVERS, Ron
In postulating the form a Model Plan might have taken by reverse engineering the final plan, it becomes obvious that this was the method used by Light to lay out the plan of the Capital.
BOULT, Margaret
A journey into the harsh yet hopeful beginnings of South Australia, where survival was a daily battle and resilience shaped the future.
BOSIO, Luca
Alone in a crime-filled city on a backwater system, Gallactor’s only drive in life is revenge.
COCKS, Jon
From Anatolia to Aleppo and beyond, through the outrages and injustices of the Armenian Genocide, Angel of Aleppo is about losing everything but the healing power of love.
A, Inspector
For the first time an insider scrutinises the facts and science around the allegations of chemical weapons use by the Syrian regime.
South Australia’s Motoring Heritage – a Pictorial – Pre-order
From social and cultural impact, to sporting and the famous Bay to Birdwood rally, the early automobiles were a driving factor in shaped South Australia’s vibrant history.
TOOULI, James
This book consists of reflections from the early years of the department of Surgery at Flinders University and Hospital. It is primarily composed of reflections from the lead author but in addition separate chapters from esteemed colleagues who made invaluable contributions.
TURPIE, Brian
Join the Author on this nostalgic trip down Memory Lane. Read about the Pioneers of road transport on the Hume. The Transport Companies and their Legendary Drivers. The Old Time Roadhouses, the Larrikans and the Villains. Come along for a trip down the real Hume Highway with me. Read the true story of the Razorback and Yass Blockades. Share the humorous tales of old school rules and more
WELFORD, John
The story revolves around a town in Kenya’s Rift Valley Province, called Nakuru. The book opens with a recollection of a perilous childhood journey to Nakuru and the memoir finishes in that place in 1971, where Spen died. There is a postscript that details what happened to the rest of his family after that.
MAERSCHEL, Richard
Blumberg Hill is the fourth in a projected series of seven books focussing on some South Australians – why they came, what they and their descendants did, and why the State is better for their achievements.
TOMS, Michael
Have you ever wondered why the academic hat is so peculiar? How did it become a square hat with a tail? And why is it worn at graduation ceremonies around the world? This book explores the mystery behind the academic hat so you can begin to recognise its historical roots.
CROSS, Roger
Neglected and forgotten, Annie Richards was to triumph in most surprising ways. This account reveals her rightful place in the pantheon of Victorian women who broke the expected role of subservience. Annie’s life, 1845-1930, brings into sharp focus the plight of contemporary women who were bold and fearless, but unfulfilled intellectually.
BOND, Stanley Arthur
This remarkable story, compiled by his daughter, draws from Stanley’s manuscripts, letters, and newspaper articles written throughout his life. Twists of Fate spans eighty-five years, from 1914 to 1999, chronicling Stanley’s incredible journey from orphan to farm hand, Medic to POW, and ultimately, a foreign correspondent.
JACOBS, Rex
‘an enemy plane was brought down today, Baron Von Richthofen was the pilot’ ‘the whole countryside was one huge flame of fire, what a battle’
SCRIMGEOUR, Gavin
In one terrible night in July 1916, over 5500 Australians were casualties at the Battle of Fromelles. Using the words of those from those who survived, the course of the battle in their sector during that night is reconstructed, and the horrific experiences of brave men thrust into an impossible situation revealed.
ATKINSON, Alan
Based on official records, the notes of family members and published histories, Billy’s story is that of an unsung pioneer battler. It’s a tale of determination and toughness, from a brutal childhood to making a new life in an often harsh environment.
DENMAN, Christine
This book is a journey that stirs imaginations into the deeper biophilia. The destructive floods of 2022-23 forced remarkable companionship, bonding, and cooperation amongst all local people and other living things.
CUNNINGHAM, Andrew
His evocative and clever writing describes aspects often forgotten or not previously represented by this story. His writing also celebrates the prowess, skills and sporting successes of the Aboriginal cricketers. His empathy is encapsulated in the title, ‘Cry sorrowful for Bullocky.’