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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
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modern battle. This 93 minute encounter
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changed the way the British fought, and
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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
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struggle to gain recognition for their role
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in the defence of Australia.
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AUSTRALIANS ON THE
WESTERN FRONT 1918: VOLUME 1
David W. Cameron
RRP $34.99
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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.
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This is the most comprehensive guide to
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the battlefields of the Western Front on
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the market.
THE BIRDS AT MY TABLE
Darryl Jones
RRP $27.99
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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.