(Paperback)

A heartfelt, elegiac and informative guide to the very best parks and green spaces the capital has to offer, from one of Britains finest chroniclers and diarists.

(Paperback)

A history for every Australian who is interested in the story of settler-Australia's relations with Indigenous people - what happened between us, how we learnt to forget and, finally, how we came to confront the truth about our past and build a movement for reconciliation.

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

A unique look at Paris through the history of the Mtro from award-winning author, Andrew Martin.

(Hardback)

A unique look at Paris through the history of the Mtro from award-winning author, Andrew Martin.

(Paperback)

In this montage of memoir, art, silk paintings, and photographs, Sally Bin Demin remembers her childhood growing up in Broome during the 1940s and 1950s.

(Paperback)

In this updated edition of her best-selling book, Caroline Wickham-Jones, who has worked extensively on Orcadian sites for many years, introduces the history of the islands and provides a detailed survey of the principal places and sites of historic interest.

(Hardback)

(Paperback)

Traces the history of Aboriginal people along Sydney's Georges River from the early periods of British and Irish settlement to this day. This title offers an approach to Aboriginal history in an urban setting in Australia.

(Paperback, 2nd Edition, Revised Edition of Wyrdstaves of the North)

A practical guide to the Anglo-Saxon Futhark and how runes were used in Old England

(Paperback)

Celebrates an illustrious swimming club located on one of the most beautiful spots on Sydney Harbour, as well as the joy of swimming. This gorgeous book encourages readers and swimmers, young and old, to think about their ambles down to the beach, their invigorating morning swims and refreshing afternoon dips on sultry Sydney-summer days, withan eye on their history.

(Paperback, Updated edition)

A sweeping history of one of the world's most recognised landscapes, Sydney Harbour explores the story of the waterway from the time of the Gameragal and Gadigal to the highly charged contemporary debates about the future of the harbour.

(Paperback)

Acclaimed playwright and author Louis Nowra - author of Kings Cross and Woolloomooloo - expands his gaze to explore the energy, beauty, vulgarity, dynamism and pulsating sense of self-importance of his adopted city.

(Paperback)

The best-selling and spectacular anthology of writing about the creation of Australia's oldest city is now available in paperback. Superbly introduced by Tim Flannery, it includes the voices of everyone from Aboriginal women to Russian sailors, from Charles Darwin to Mark Twain.

(Paperback)

A personal, historical journey across one of the most mysterious regions of England, exploring its archaeology, history and landscapes.

(Paperback)

At the time of its construction, the Forth Bridge was the largest bridge in the world, and to this day it remains a breathtaking monument to the vision and confidence of the Victorian age which created it.Sheila Mackay vividly recounts the story of the bridge from its inception to the opening ceremony in 1890.

(Hardback)

The Yarra Valley and surrounding areas - with its misty mornings, vineyards of gold, giant trees and unique attractions - is a place of wonder and inspiration.

(Paperback)

Dickensian London is brought to real and vivid life in this Wolfson History Prize-shortlisted portrait by a rising-star historian and New Generation Thinker.

(Paperback)

An illustrated guide of 10 walking tours through New York City neighbourhoods that highlight the stories and accomplishments of women.

(Paperback, Large Print Edition)

(Hardback, Large Print Edition)

(Paperback)

In 1851 Chapman brought Marian Evans - the future George Eliot - to London where her arrival caused rows in the household, which included Chapman's wife and also his mistress.

The Strand was packed with booksellers, magazine publishers, theatres, clubs, and quack doctors.

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

"American Lightning" shows the lasting impact the 1910 bombing of the "Los Angeles Times" offices had on three remarkable individuals and, through them, the country itself.