Sydney allen unwin 2001 (57 resultados)

paperback in very good condition; 168pp, gift inscription from the author(?).

paperback in very good condition, pages tanned; 320 pages, b/w illusts.

paperback in good condition, corners a little creased; 252 pages, b/w photos.

paperback in very good condition, a few small spots on flyleaf; 342pp, b/w photos, heavy book which will require excess postage outside Australia.

174pp. 8vo. Original wrappers. A fine copy. First edition.

paperback in very good condition, owner's namestamp on first page; 328 pages, b/w photos, heavy book which will require excess postage outside Australia.

paperback in good condition, owner's name blacked out on first page; 269 pages.

paperback in very good condition, pages tanned; 176 pages.

xiv+290pp. 8vo. Original wrappers. black and white photographic illustrations. A near fine copy.

8vo. xii+290pp. B/w illustrations. Original wrappers, a very good copy. . "Boxing Day 1998. 153 boats set out from Sydney but only 43 reached Hobart. 7 boats abandoned, 5 sank, 6 sailors died and 55 had to be pulled from the water.".

196pp. 8vo. Original wrappers. A fine copy. Illustrated.

hardcover and dustwrapper in very good condition; 328 pages, b/w photos, heavy book which will require excess postage outside Australia.

paperback in very good condition; 124 pages.

paperback in good condition, owner's name blacked out on first page, small mark on front cover; 251 pages.

Small octavo,212 pp.,colour plates, fine copy in dustwrapper. This is the enigmatic story of a biological riddle that confounded scientists for nearly ninety years, challenging theories of creationism, evolution and the classification of species along the way.

Octavo,252 pp.,illustrations, softcover. An unusual collection of curious facts about birds. It describes a wide range of topics including behaviour and physiology; flightlessness; courtship rituals and territorial displays; nest building; and senses and memory.

Octavo,251 pp.,colour photographs, other illustrations, softcover. From slaughter to sanctuary, this text describes the experiences of the Humpback whales as they travel between the cold Antarctic and the warm tropical seas off northern Australia in what is one of the longest migrations in the animal world. It is also the story of human impact on humpback whale populations, which were decimated almost to extinction during the first 60 years of the 20th century. Humpback whales are now protected by a fabric of regulations, sanctuaries, treaties and ultimately by human concern for them and their environment. This illustrated book brings to life the story of whaling in Australia along with the associated tale of the long, sometimes fruitful and sometimes vexed relationship between scientists and whalers. Included are personal accounts of the work and trial of whaling. The book is a message of hope and warning. As the fight to protect the earth's environments and species continues, the sparing of the humpback whale is an engaging tale of success and potential. As we constantly search for new resources to exploit, we need look no further than the humpback whale to see how simple it is to nearly destroy a whole species.…

248pp. 4to. Original wrappers. Colour illustrations throughout. A near fine copy. Revised edition.

paperback in very good condition; 256 pages.

paperback in very good condition, pages tanned; 350 pages.

viii+160pp. 4to. Original laminated boards in dustwrapper. Coloured photographs throughout; sepia maps and photographic illustrations. Decorated endpapers. A fine copy. . First edition.

hardcover and dustwrapper in very good condition; 453 pages, b/w maps.

4to, xxvi+434pp. Original boards in dustwrapper, slightly rubbed. Contains b/w maps throughout, in addition to appendixes pertaining Australian regiments participating the the Second World War. A near-fine copy. First Edition.

xviii+576pp. 4to. Original boards in dustwrapper. A fine copy. First edition. CD in rear pocket.

8vo (23x15.2cm), paperback, xiv + 287pp. Good condition. Light wear and marks, age-toned, spine a little faded, small dent to upper left front edge, a few light creases to upper page corners. With map. Pictures available on request.

1st edition stiff wrappers New Book octavo 178pp., references, index, A chilling reminder of the threat posed to the World by US Stockpiles of Nuclear weapons. By the Australian UN Weapons inspector.

4th printing stiff wrappers As New octavo xiii + 250pp., b/w plates, appendix, index, Author served with US & Australian forces in Vietnam. Interesting account of a highly trained professional soldier in combat against brave & resourceful armed civilians.

1st edition stiff wrappers As New octavo 346pp., b/w plates, notes, index.

1st edition stiff wrappers As New octavo xiii + 250pp., b/w plates, appendix, index, Author served with US & Australian forces in Vietnam. Interesting account of a highly trained professional soldier in combat against brave & resourceful armed civilians. Owner's label & signature o/w 'as new'.

1st edition stiff wrappers As New small octavo xix + 307pp., maps, index, Based on interviews with Men who fought in the Swamps and Mountains of Borneo & the Jungles of Vietnam. Some of the stories may even be true.