Watching a walking travel show got me onto this book, my first about a favourite way to exercise. But there was more to this story than just the book.
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The Salt Path
Wings over water: the story of the world’s greatest air race and the birth of the Spitfire
A wonderfully told story of the Spitfire’s origins, the Schnieder Cup.
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Life of Pi, by Yann Martel
A novel which seems normal, but it becomes more surreal the further into the text you go.
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A Life of Extremes, Jeff McMullen
Part biography and part modern history lesson, Jeff McMullen gives the reader an excellent ride.
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The Bill Gates Problem, by Tim Schwab
Reckoning with the myth of the Good Billionaire.
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AWW Icons-The Women of Hollywood
When the Golden Age of Hollywood was in its heyday, The Australian Women’s Weekly was there too, reporting in real time on the faces, places and events of this glorious era.
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Venice, Past and Present
A large format book featuring stunning photos of beautiful Venice with an enriching dose of its history.
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Tom Jones, Over The Top and Back
A personal and intriguing insight into the well known singer, Tom Jones, in his own words.
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Lightning Ridge Vacation
Our trip to see Arthur’s opal mine, and some transport museums.
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A walk with beautiful scenery, close to Eltham, but means walking on a main road at the beginning and end.
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