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$ 4000 husband and father , and - in a moment of emotional vindication - a member of the Storm ’ s defiant 2012 premiership
$ 4499 epic tale of a fighter who became the world ' s most famous pacifist and it does full justice to this extraordinary man .

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KINGS OF THE MOUNTAIN
Gordon Lomas RRP $ 49.99
Kings of the Mountain is a compendium of stories from the history of Australian motorsport ’ s biggest race . Renowned racing journalist Gordon Lomas interviews winners of Bathurst , as well as a host of racing icons . Fiery rivalries , controversies , the heartache of defeat and the rapture of victory – all reveal just what it takes to compete on Australia ’ s most famous track .
CLIMBING THE MOUNTAIN
Allan Moffat RRP $ 39.99
Told for the first time in his own words , this is the gripping inside story of Allan Moffat , an Australian motor sport legend . Filled with rivalries , egos , oncourse stories and incidents , and all against the backdrop of our motor sport history , this is the book for all fans of Australian motor racing .
DUE 13TH NOVEMBER
A THOROUGHLY UNHELPFUL HISTORY OF AUSTRALIAN SPORT
Titus O ’ Reily RRP $ 34.99
Titus takes you through the characters , the pub meetings , the endless acronyms , the corruption and the alarming number of footballers caught urinating in public . Sport is important - gloriously stupid , but important . To understand Australia you must understand its sporting history . With this guide you sort of , kind of , will .
UNBREAKABLE
Jelena Dokic , Jess Halloran RRP $ 34.99
From war-torn Yugoslavia to Sydney to Wimbledon , Jelena Dokic narrates her hellish ascent to becoming one of the best tennis players in the women ’ s game , and her heart-breaking fall from the top . Her gutsy honesty will leave you in awe . Her fight back from darkness will uplift you . Most of all , Jelena ’ s will to survive will inspire you .
THE HORNET
Jeff Horn , Grantlee Kieza RRP $ 39.99
Boxer , Jeff Horn ’ s message in Hornet is simple : never give up on your dreams , because if you push through tough times , amazing things can happen . Through his rise from the pit of despair to global sporting fame , Jeff Horn has proved to the whole world that anything is possible .
BILLY SLATER AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Billy Slater RRP $ 45.00
Slater has emerged not merely as a great of the game , but as an even more resilient character , a respected spokesman for his sport , a devoted
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$ 4000 husband and father , and - in a moment of emotional vindication - a member of the Storm ’ s defiant 2012 premiership
WOODEN BYCYCLE : AROUND THE WORLD
Kiriakos Iosifidis RRP $ 69.99
Beautifully illustrated , with historical references and texts by experts in the trade , and backed up with technical engineering knowledge , The Wooden Bicycle is the perfect book for the cycling enthusiast .
DUE 28TH NOVEMBER
ALI : A LIFE
Jonathan Eig RRP $ 49.99
Ali : A Life is a comprehensive and definitive biography of Muhammad , based on interviews with those who knew him best , with many new discoveries about his life and career . This is an
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$ 4499 epic tale of a fighter who became the world ' s most famous pacifist and it does full justice to this extraordinary man .
THE CATCH
Anna Clark RRP $ 39.99
The Catch : The Story of Fishing in Australia charts the history of fishing , from the first known accounts of Indigenous fishing and early European encounters with Australia ’ s waters , to the latest fishing fads ; from the introduction of trout and fly fishing to the challenges of balancing needs of commercial and recreational fishers .
THE BEST OF THE BEST
Surfing Australia RRP $ 39.99
From the drama of Shipsterns to the cyclonic fury of an east coast low , this is an awe-inspiring collection of award-winning photographs showcasing all the energy , beauty and drama of the ocean . It reveals surfers like Gilmore , Florence , Fanning and Slater in their element and the power of a moment caught in time .