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Liberace: An Autobiography
$10.00'The difference between the men and boys is in the price of their toys...!' Lee Liberace - born Władziu Valentino Liberace - was more than a pianist, singer and occasional actor - he was a personality, larger than life. For his fans, he was the master of music, money and a man of iridescently good manners. He never avoided confronting - and triumphing over - the problems of success. He was and still is a fascinating figure, known for his diamond-studded ermine coat, his grand piano - shaped swimming pool (very outrageous for the 1950s); his llama and ermine bedspread and his rare Rolls Royce (one of seven only made) in which he was chauffeured on-stage for one particular gig. From the 1950s to 1970s, he was the highest-paid entertainer in the world. Illustrated with black and white photographs. -
Founded circa 800 B.C. - or possibly earlier - the city of Pompeii has a rich, vital history beginning with a small permanent settlement and ending as a bustling, thriving port town/holiday centre that was destroyed by the epic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Thanks to ever-improving and evolving excavation techniques, we can 'see' what it had been and get an all-round picture of its politics, people and everyday life - even down to the graffiti-artists of the day. This books gives as much of the history that is so far known; its discovery in 1594, dismissed as of no importance and its rediscovery in 1748...and incorrectly identified at Stabiae. But it wasn't long before there was undisputed evidence that the site was Pompeii. The excavation of this long-lost town, together with its sister town of Herculaneum continues to this day and we know now a great deal about the life of Pompeii - its graffiti bandits, trade, produce, household religions, water supply, cuisine, womens' roles in Pompeiian society, art, gardens and so much more. With contributions by: Jean-Paul Descœudres; Penelope Allison; Robert Carson; Peter Connor; Kay Francis; J. Richard Green; B. Dexter Hoyos; Estelle Lazer; Beryl Rawson; Edward Robinson; Frank Sear; F. Lin Sutherland and Louise Zarmati. Illustrated with colour and black and white photographs, maps and sketches. -
Tanya grew up in the eighties - while other teenagers were partying and rocking, doing their best to lose their virginity, she was told she could be anything she wanted to be, armed with the power of God and dangerous in the eyes of Satan and praying for revival in the church that would become Hillsong - Australia's most ambitious, entrepreneurial and influential religious corporation. A multi-million dollar, tax-free enterprise. Tanya's story opens up the world of Christian fundamentalism in this powerful, personal and by turns humorous and tragic exploration of an all-singing, all-swaying and allegedly 'open' mega-church. Tanya is no longer a member of Hillsong. -
From Barnardo boy to original virgin soldier; from apprentice journalist in London's Fleet Street to famous novelist...At times funny, at times sad, but always honest and utterly compulsive, Leslie Thomas's story is straight out of fiction. As an orphan, he picked his way through the rubble of post-war Britain and was sent on national service to the Far East. Later he became a Fleet Street reporter, with hilarious experiences to relate, and then became the bestselling author of The Virgin Soldiers - the novel that, although scandalous in its day, is now recognised as a classic of its kind. He is also the creator of Dangerous The Last Detective, which has been adapted into a popular television series. In 2005, Leslie Thomas was awarded an OBE for services to literature. -
Cleo: Helen Brown
$9.00Helen Brown wasn't a cat person, but her nine-year-old son Sam was. So when Sam heard a woman telling his mum that her cat had just had kittens, Sam pleaded to go and see them. Helen's heart melted as Sam held one of the kittens in his hands with a look of total adoration. In a trice the deal was done - the kitten would be delivered when she was big enough to leave her mother. A week later, Sam was run over and killed. Not long after, a little black kitten was delivered to the grieving family. Totally traumatised by Sam's death, Helen had forgotten all about the new arrival. After all, that was back in another universe when Sam was alive. Helen was ready to send the kitten back, but Sam's younger brother wanted to keep her, identifying with the tiny black kitten who'd also lost her brothers. When Rob stroked her fur, it was the first time Helen had seen him smile since Sam's death. There was no choice: the kitten - dubbed Cleo - had to stay. Kitten or not, there seemed no hope of becoming a normal family. But Cleo's zest for life slowly taught the traumatised family to laugh. She went on to become the uppity high priestess of Helen's household, vetoing her new men, terrifying visiting dogs and building a special bond with Rob, his sister Lydia, Helen - and later a baby daughter. -
Plenty of commonsense information on all things gardening: tips and tricks, lawns, trees, pruning, grafting and budding, shrubs, rock gardens and Alpine plants, azaleas and rhododendrons, camellias, fuchsias, roses, vegetables and Australian natives. With illustrations, colour and black and white photos. -
The first - at time of publication, 1977 - Marxist analysis of the history and situation of the Australian Aborigines and presents the balanced and co-operative nature of traditional Aboriginal society, the brutal and tragic story of white colonisation and the growth of indigenous resistance to discrimination and exploitation. Also demonstrated is the minimalising of the Aboriginal in the Australian nation and the role of the capitalist establishment, the media and the racial ideology that destroyed the crucial land rights campaign. The author concludes with an assessment of the future for the indigenous people and an appeal for unity in the struggle for their rights. -
The first authoritative biography of Babaji, the immortal master made famous by Yogananda's Autobiography of a Yogi. Babaji lives today near Badrinath, in the upper Himalayan mountains. His body has not aged since the age of sixteen, when centuries ago he attained the supreme state of enlightenment and divine transformation. This followed his initiation into scientific art of Kriya Yoga by two deathless masters, the siddhas Agastyar and Boganathar, who belonged to the "18 Siddha Tradition", famous among the Tamil speaking people of southern India. This rare account, by a long time disciple, reveals their little known stories, ancient culture and present mission, as well as how their Kriya Yoga can be used to bring about the integration of the material and spiritual dimensions of life. Clear explanations of the psychophysiological effects of Kriya Yoga and guidelines for its practice are given. It includes verses from the Siddhas' writings with commentary. -
A wealth of short stories by Marks that showcase Australian humour and our singular character. What is that makes Australians so distinctly Australian? Strength, versatility, a sense of fairness? Is it our persistence, our tolerance, our courage? Or is it our sense of mateship? Marks attempts to answer this question in this fascinating tribute to the men and women who represent the qualities that make us a unique people and nation. In this volume: A Bush Favourite; Pharmacist, Cure Thyself; Upper Houses And Pleasant Places; Putts On Remembrance Day; The 'All-American' Boy; Cheque Book Journalism; All In The Family; Pundits, Potts And Parting Shots; Musical Chairs; On The Edge; Advice From An Icon; Technically Called Insurance; Crims And Scrums; Possession is No Tenths Of The Law; The Best Of A Few; The Pat I 'Knew'; Dinny, Doll And A Golden Bow; Gamblers and Drunks and The Moon In Her Hand. Illustrated with black and white photographs.
