Collins Booksellers Spring Reading Guide 2014 August 2014 | Page 17
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1001 Bikes To dream of ridinG
Before you die
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THe man from snowy riVer
A.B. ‘Banjo’ Patterson
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Daniel Benson
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These books were originally published in 1914
as a ‘pocket editions for the trenches’, designed
for soldiers to slip into their back pockets
and carry with them through their war days.
Probably purchased by wives, girlfriends and
mothers, they were a little piece of Australia to
relish amongst the horrors of war.
1001 Bikes to Dream of Riding Before You Die
celebrates the designs and individual stories
behind the world’s most influential, groundbreaking and high-profile bicycles.
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road cyclisT’s companion
man caVes
Peter Drinkell
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Jasper White
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As the rise of the bicycle continues, many casual
cyclists are moving into a more serious brand of
cycling, riding in road races, groups or in cycle
clubs. Peter Drinkell, writes clear, accessible text,
which is accompanied by beautiful photography
and illustration
Man Caves celebrates the Australian cultural
phenomenon of the shed and highlights its
historical importance. From tinkerers and
collectors to your average Aussie bloke, each
shed hints at the traits of its proud owner
and offers inspiration for men dreaming of a
bigger and better man cave.
Horse rescue
How To aVoid a liGHTninG sTrike
Joanne Schoenwald
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Nic Compton
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Sue Spence founded ‘Horses Helping Humans’
after a pony she rescued helped her through the
healing stages of breast cancer and led her to
change her life direction. In Horse Rescue Sue and
other rescuers share their unique experiences and
reveal what they have learned from their equine
companions.
It’s an urban jungle out there, and if it’s not the
survival of the fittest, it’s certainly the survival of
the most practical. But how’s a boy or girl supposed
to learn life’s essential practicalities in these days
of hustle, bustle, and laid-back parenting? How to
Avoid a Lightning Strike is the solution. It’s the most
practical manual on the planet, offerin