Unsuitable for Publication: Editing Queen Victoria, by Yvonne Ward
A look at the gentlemen behind the popular image of Queen Victoria. It’s a good case study of how biased editing can shape a public figure’s image.
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Holden Our Car 1856-2017, by Toby Hagon
Learning about the demise of Australia’s favourite car, the Holden.
Victoria the Queen, by Julia Baird
An excellent read that immerses the reader in the life of Queen Victoria and the era she ruled in.
Queen Victoria, A Life of Contradictions. Matthew Dennison
A brief but hard to follow (due to having to refer to a dictionary many times) look at Queen Victoria’s life. More of a commentary than a complete look. Those who don’t know the background to the story will find many holes.
Op-Centre, by Tom Clancy
A story about defence, intelligence and crisis management in the middle of an attempt to start a conflict between North and South Korea; and even Japan.
Skimpy, by Kellie Arrowsmith
Skimpy is an auto biography by Kellie Arrowsmith, a “skimpy” bar waitress. Outrageous true tales of crocodiles, snakes and pulling beers in the top end.
For Crying Out Loud, by Jeremy Clarkson
A collection of funny and witty articles by Jeremy Clarkson that were first published in The Sunday Times.
How to Drive a Steam Locomotive, by Brian Hollingsworth
An excellent introduction to learn how to drive a steam locomotive, plus railway safe working.
From Here to There, by Jon Faine and Jack Faine
A great read about how to drive from Melbourne to London; if you really must!
Mastering Bitcoin
This book is aimed mainly at the programmer. The information is highly technical and it’s not the best introduction to Bitcoin.