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In a 25 year career as an operatic singer Janet Baker managed to keep her private life just that - here are her thoughts on home and family, work, books and music, relationships, religion, touring, gardens and daily life and a fascinating look behind the scenes about opera. 270 pages with 54 black and white photographs taken by Zoe Dominic. Book in near fine condition with previous owners name and a date on first page. Dust jacket in very good+ condition with some minor wear.

The story of wheat lumping in South Australia and the skill and speed of the men who did it, 70 pages with 13 pages of black and white photographs. Book in as new condition.

The early days and early struggles of the author. 285 pages with 9 black and white illustrations. Book in very good condition with two booksellers sticker/stamp inside front cover, writing on spine, and some minor wear to cover.

The author's undercover war against the child sex trade in Asia. 276 pages with 16 pages of colour photographs. Book in very good condition ex library with sticker inside back cover, spine and back cover.

In 1908 the author, a Swiss governess in England, became the Governess of two small boys, the sons of H G Wells and for nearly five years lived with the family - this is her personal experiences and memorable moments of that time. 143 pages with 17 black and white illustrations. Book in very good condition with first endpaper top corner cut off, otherwise fine. cover has some wear (see photos).

The author worked as a roving correspondent, undertook field work for a museum and a geographic society taking him into some seventy lands. 313 pages with black and white illustrations on 15 pages. Book in very good condition with piece missing top corner of first endpaper and some tanning. Cover has some wear and fading to spine (see photos).

A dual memoir of love and courage - an important, wise, and inspiring guide to coping with tragedy. In 2006 the Woodruff's seemed to have it all = then while Bob was with the military in Iraq their world was blown apart. 290 pages with 16 pages of mainly colour photographs. Book and dust jacket in very good+ condition with previous owners signature on first page.

Probably a self publication by the author it follows her life illustrated by photographs and paintings. 48 pages with 53 colour and 16 black and white illustrations. Book in as new condition.

Alick Trafford was 22 when he left a remote New Zealand farm to join his brother fighting in World War One - he kept a secret diary throughout. The words are raw and authentic, revealing the emotions of an ordinary soldier with no punches pulled. 351 pages with 5 black and white photographs and 4 maps.

The story of the artist, Paul Henry reveals a man of devotion to his art, love, and patience which comes out in his pictures. He is also a man with delightful personality and this comes out in his writing. 116 pages with 8 colour and 4 charcoal illustrations. Do not let the following put you off - the text and plates are fine. Book in good+ condition and would have been higher but for foxing on first eleven pages up to first Foreword page (vii) thereafter confined to column spaces/edges thus text and plates free, and foxing to last page (116), blank page and back endpapers. Christmas greetings on first endpaper. Top edge has some ?water marks. Cover has fading to spine and some rubbing to back (see photos). No dust jacket.

The life story of Norman Schwarzkopf and his role as Commander of Allied Forces in the Gulf War - an intensely personal portrait of an American life forged from enduring and strongly held ideals tested in the cauldron of war. 530 pages with 32 pages og black and white photographs and 16 maps. Book in very good+ condition with light tanning. Dust jacket in very good condition with booksellers sticker on back.

The author was taken from her large and loving family at the age of 5 to be the only child of a white family - a story about hope and grace and the indomitable strength of the human spirit. 330 pages with 13 black and white photographs. Book in very good condition with some tanning.

The account of the author's first voyage as an apprentice in the sailing ship Denbigh Castle is unique in the annuals of sail. The voyage to South America took thirteen months. 192 pages with 15 black and white illustrations. Book in good+ condition with presentation sticker om front endpaper, some foxing to leading edges and front endpaper, and light tanning. Dust jacket in fair condition with knocks and small chips and wear (see photo).

307 pages. Book in good+ condition with previous owners details? cut off top first page, tanning and discoloured first and last pages with some small damage top inside cover

The author's account of life in Northern Queensland. 303 pages with 12 pages of illustrations and a map. Book in very good condition with light reader wear, minor marks on edges and some tanning. No dust jacket.

In his last lecture the author, a computer science professor, talked about "Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams" - the importance of overcoming obstacles, enabling others to achieve their dreams and seizing every moment - about living. The author had only a few months yet to live. 207 pages. Book in very good condition with minor water marks. Dust jacket in near fine condition.

An Indian woman's determination to escape a grim destiny, and is a timely reminder of the power of compassion to transform lives, 242 pages. Book in very good condition with some fading.

A hectic half-century in television and expeditions to some very wild parts of the world. 384 pages with 114 illustrations. Book and dust jacket in near fine condition. Previous owners name and date on first page.

The author's account at a time of upheaval in India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Nepal. 335 pages. Book in very good condition ex library with one stamp second last page and some tanning.

Published by Affirm Press. This unique and intimate illustrated autobiography recounts the thrills, heartbreaks and epic feats of an unparalleled racing career, on the track and behind the scenes of the master of motorsport - the most brilliant touring car racer in Australian motorsport history. 280 pages with numerous colour illustrations throughout. Book in as new condition. Dust jacket in very good+ condition with booksellers sticker and 7cm light mark on back.