Collins Booksellers Autumn Reading Guide 2018 Autumn 2018 | Page 16

Visit us today! collinsbooks.com.au MILITARY DUE 24TH APRIL MONASH'S MASTERPIECE SERVING OUR COUNTRY Peter FitzSimons RRP $35.00 Jean Beaumont RRP $39.99 The Battle of Le Hamel in 1918 was an Allied triumph, and strategically very important in WWI. A largely Australian force, commanded by Sir John Monash, fought what has been described as the first Our Price modern battle. This 93 minute encounter $ changed the way the British fought, and 00 the strategies used by the Allies. Serving Our Country is the first history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s participation in the Australian defence forces. This book reveals the courage, resilience, and trauma of Indigenous defence personnel and their families, and documents the Our Price struggle to gain recognition for their role $ in the defence of Australia. 99 30 AUSTRALIANS ON THE WESTERN FRONT 1918: VOLUME 1 David W. Cameron RRP $34.99 34 NATURAL HISTORY BIRDS IN THEIR HABITATS This is a compelling account of the ANZAC victory at Villers-Bretonneux - one of the most significant Allied feats of WWI. David Cameron places the reader right in the action by weaving descriptions drawn from the diaries and letters of soldiers who were there. Ian Fraser RRP $39.95 Birds in Their Habitats is a collection of stories and experiences, which introduce fascinating aspects of birdlife, ecology, and behaviour. With humour and personal insight, this is a book about the sometimes strange world of the people who spend a life absorbed in birds. ANZACS ON THE WESTERN FRONT Peter Pedersen RRP $49.95 Anzacs On The Western Front is the perfect book for historians, and for those who want to explore the military history and battlefields of their heritage. Our Price This is the most comprehensive guide to $ the battlefields of the Western Front on 95 the market. THE BIRDS AT MY TABLE Darryl Jones RRP $27.99 44 In The Birds at My Table, Darryl Jones draws on an impressive knowledge of the latest scientific findings as well as his own personal knowledge, to reflect and explain the modern practice of bird feeding. AN AUSTRALIAN BAND OF BROTHERS Mark Johnston RRP $34.99 Using the frank and detailed personal letters, diaries, and memoirs of three Australian soldiers, the author brings to life their campaigns, battles, and interactions with their comrades and enemies. His book is a unique and powerful account of the everyday experiences of a small unit of Australian soldiers on the front line in WW2. CREW Mike Colman RRP $32.99 Crew is the story of an RAAF Lancaster bomber crew shot down over France in 1944. Mike Colman recreates the mission and tells each individual’s story - how they came to be on the plane, what happened to them that night, what happened afterwards and how it affected those left behind both in France and at home. HELL AND HIGH WATER Rochelle Nicholls RRP $34.99 Olympian gold medallist Cecil Healy was the poster-boy for all that was decent in Australia. But his seemingly perfect life was beset by darkness and secrets. As World War I raged, the champion took risks and his eventual death embodies the tortured self-destructiveness which still drives many male sportsmen to both glory and disaster. SPORT A WINK FROM THE UNIVERSE Martin Flanagan RRP $34.99 A Wink from the Universe takes us into the heart of the community Luke Beveridge and Bob Murphy dreamt into being with the support of the Bulldog people around them. One of our most beloved sportswriters takes us behind the scenes of a football fairy tale. FIFTY PLACES TO RUN BEFORE YOU DIE Chris Santella RRP $35.00 Fifty Places to Run before You Die is a beautifully illustrated collection of the most exhilarating running courses in the world. Featuring a balance of popular races and scenic trails off the beaten path, this book divulges the details that make each venue unique – and plenty of tips for those who aspire to run there.