Lingua: Inglese
Editore: Melbourne Books, Melbourne, VIC, 2020
ISBN 10: 1925556840 ISBN 13: 9781925556841
Da: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. 'To cross Australia on a bicycle, piercing the very heart of the continent, facing dangers, some known and more unknown - it was the very thing.' Jerome Murif, Australian cyclist, 1897This book tells the story of the cyclists who were overcome by the need to venture forth on two wheels; the courageous men and women who undertook some of the most epic bicycle journeys of all time.Wild Ride reminds us of a thrilling period of exploration all but forgotten in the age of the motorcar. Daniel Oakman takes us on a rich ride through the 130 years of Australian cycling; from the overlanding heroes of Arthur Richardson and Francis Birtles, to the lesser known but no less amazing feats of Jerome Murif, Ted Ryko and Joe Pearson, through to modern-day bikepacking trailblazers such as Kate Leeming, Tegan Streeter and Tom Richards. Celebrity riders are here too; from the historic icons of Hubert 'Oppy' Opperman, Wendy Duncan and Shirley Law, to the more recent triumphs of actor Sam Johnson and his audacious quest to ride a unicycle 15,000 kilometres around the country.You will be astounded by their journeys, retold here with sparkling clarity. Be inspired for your next pedal powered adventure. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Da: BargainBookStores, Grand Rapids, MI, U.S.A.
Paperback or Softback. Condizione: New. Facing Asia: A History of the Colombo Plan. Book.
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EUR 24,75
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Lingua: Inglese
Editore: Melbourne Books, Melbourne, VIC, 2025
ISBN 10: 1922779393 ISBN 13: 9781922779397
Da: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Fire in the Head addresses a deep taboo in Australian society- the legacy of child sexual abuse and what victims must endure to bring perpetrators to justice.Part crime drama, part coming-of-age tale, part modern psychological odyssey, Oakman's novel is a gripping, unsettling and powerful story about self-discovery, the importance of friendship and the transcendent power of words. Fire in the Head addresses a deep taboo in Australian society- the legacy of child sexual abuse and what victims must endure to bring perpetrators to justice.In March 1999, twenty-seven-year-old James Harper, a shy public servant living in Canberra, is called to a police station to provide evidence on the suicide of his youngest sister nine years earlier. As the investigation gets underway, James confesses that he had been abused by his stepfather, Martin Jenkins, when he was a child. Could the two events be connected? But as he dives headfirst into the legal system in a quest for justice, James must face some disturbing truths about himself and the past he thought he had left behind. Part crime drama, part coming-of-age tale, part modern psychologicalodyssey, Oakmans novel isa gripping, unsettling and powerful story about self-discovery, the importanceof friendship and the transcendent power of words. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
EUR 30,29
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Aggiungi al carrelloPaperback. Condizione: New. 2nd.
Lingua: Inglese
Editore: Melbourne Books, Melbourne, VIC, 2018
ISBN 10: 1925556247 ISBN 13: 9781925556247
Da: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. This meticulously researched biography gives readers a thrilling insight into the brutal world of professional cycling and an intimate portrait of an extraordinary Australian.Hubert 'Oppy' Opperman was a sporting icon, a cycling phenomenon whose epic feats of endurance captivated the cycling world. For over two decades, he dominated almost every race he entered and shattered record after record in Australia and Great Britain. In 1928, he led the first Australasian team to ever contest the Tour de France. But Oppy was more than a just a champion. During the Great Depression, a time of painful economic and social change, he became a transcendent symbol of Australian fortitude. He became a household name, a legend - as popular as the cricketer Don Bradman and the racehorse Phar Lap. Until now, Oppy has never been the subject of a complete biography. By peeling away decades of mythology, Daniel Oakman tells Opperman's story like never before. As well as vividly retelling his sporting triumphs, this book is the first to consider the legacy of Opperman's post-cycling career. It explores the emotional pain of his private life, the controversies that dogged his seventeen-year political career, including his term as Minister of Immigration in the Menzies Government and the remarkable and far-reaching changes he helped bring to Australian immigration policy Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Aggiungi al carrelloPAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
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Da: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Condizione: New.
Condizione: New.
PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Da: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
EUR 30,28
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Aggiungi al carrelloPAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Editore: Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies / ANU. Canberra. ., 2003
Da: Jean-Louis Boglio Maritime Books, CYGNET, TAS, Australia
EUR 3,80
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Aggiungi al carrelloDecember 2003. 20 PP. Contains article from P.6 to 8 with 1 b/w photo. Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 29.8 x 21. On the book the coming book on the Colombo Plan, by Dr. Daniel Oakman.
Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
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Aggiungi al carrellopaperback. Condizione: Good. Our good condition books are generally good for reading but not for gifting or collecting. They could have imperfections such as creasing, fanning, inscriptions, margin notes, yellowing, staining on edge or cover or pages, bumps, scuffs, etc etc (sometimes multiple of these). It's a wide category that encompasses anything that isn't almost-new down to anything that is slightly better than poor. We would NOT recommend gifting Good books - these should be considered reading copies. Our books are dispatched from a Yorkshire former cotton mill. We list via barcode/ISBN so please note that the images are stock images and may not be the exact copy you receive, furthermore the details about edition and year might not be accurate as many publishers reuse the same ISBN for multiple editions and as we simply scan a barcode or enter an ISBN we do not check the validity of the edition data when listing. If you're looking for an exact edition please don't order (at least not without checking with us first, although we don't always have time to check). We aim to dispatch prompty, the service used will depend on order value and book size. We can ship to most countries, see our shipping policies. Payment is via Abe only.
Da: Goulds Book Arcade, Sydney, Newtown, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Copia autografata
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Aggiungi al carrelloPaper Back. Condizione: Very Good. 323 pages. Books listed here are not stored at the shop. Please contact us if you want to pick up a book from Newtown. Signed by Author (?).
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Condizione: New.
Da: Revaluation Books, Exeter, Regno Unito
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Aggiungi al carrelloPaperback. Condizione: Brand New. 256 pages. 9.25x5.94x0.63 inches. In Stock.
Da: Rons Bookshop (Canberra, Australia), Canberra, ACT, Australia
Prima edizione
EUR 12,39
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Aggiungi al carrelloSoft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. This book examines the public and private agendas behind Australia's foreign aid diplomacy and reveals the strategic, political and cultural aims that drove the Colombo Plan. It examines the legacy of WWII, how foreign aid was seen as crucial to achieving regional security, how the plan was sold to Australian ans Asian audiences, and the changing nature of Australia's relationship with Britain and the United States. **The book has light shelf staining.**.
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Aggiungi al carrelloPaperback. Daniel Oakman, Melbourne Books. Fire in the Head addresses a deep taboo in Australian society- the legacy of child sexual abuse and what victims must endure to bring perpetrators to justice.Part crime drama, part coming-of-age tale, part modern psychological odyssey, Oakman's novel is a gripping, unsettling and powerful story about self-discovery, the importance of friendship and the transcendent power of words. Fire in the Head addresses a deep taboo in Australian society- the legacy of child sexual abuse and what victims must endure to bring perpetrators to justice.In March 1999, twenty-seven-year-old James Harper, a shy public servant living in Canberra, is called to a police station to provide evidence on the suicide of his youngest sister nine years earlier. As the investigation gets underway, James confesses that he had been abused by his stepfather, Martin Jenkins, when he was a child. Could the two events be connected? But as he dives headfirst into the legal system in a quest for justice, James must face some disturbing truths about himself and the past he thought he had left behind.Daniel Oakman, a writer and historian, comes from Melbourne. After a brief sojourn as a public servant in the mid-1990s, he completed his PhD at the Australian National University before a fifteen-year career as a senior curator at the National Museum of Australia.In 2005, his ground-breaking history of Australia and the Colombo Plan, Facing Asia (published by Pandanus Books), was shortlisted for the NSW History Awards. With Melbourne Books he has published Oppy (2018), an acclaimed biography of the sporting icon and politician Hubert Opperman, and Wild Ride (2020), an immersive exploration of how the bicycle has long shaped understandings of the Australian continent and its people.Daniel's other writing has appeared in diverse publications, including Mountain Biking Australia, VeloNews, Australian Historical Studies, The Big Issue and Meanjin. He lives in Canberra with his partner Cecilie and a dog called Gilbert.Fire in the Head is his first novel. Paperback.
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Da: Boodle Books, Millmerran, QLD, Australia
Prima edizione
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Aggiungi al carrelloSoft cover. Condizione: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Australian history through the prism of 33 places.The book is very well preserved. None.
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