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Mike Hodges
Pocket Essentials 2009; US$ 5.99Who is Mike Hodges? One of the great maverick British film-makers. A director who is uncompromising and willing to fight his corner, he has made films over the last three decades that mark him out as a rare and unusual talent. He is a difficult film-maker to define. His work includes crime drama (Get Carter, Croupier and Pulp), science-fiction (Flash... more...
Mr. America
HarperCollins 2010; US$ 12.99?A remarkable story. . . . It is to Mark Adams?s great credit that, in Mr. America, he has rescued from obscurity a man whose influence is still felt in this country more than a century after he muscled his way onto the national scene.? ? Wall Street Journal ?Hilarious. . . . Delightful. . . . If Macfadden hadn?t existed, we would have had to... more...
Turn Right at Machu Picchu
Penguin Group US 2011; US$ 12.99What happens when an unadventurous adventure writer tries to re-create the original expedition to Machu Picchu? In 1911, Hiram Bingham III climbed into the Andes Mountains of Peru and ?discovered? Machu Picchu. While history has recast Bingham as a villain who stole both priceless artifacts and credit for finding the great archeological site, Mark... more...
Turn Right at Machu Picchu
The Text Publishing Company 2012; US$ 23.99Turn Right at Machu Picchu is a fascinating and funny account of a journey through some of the world's most majestic, historic and remote landscapes guided only by a hard-as-nails Australian survivalist and one nagging question: what was the purpose of Machu Picchu? more...
The Wellborn Science
Oxford University Press 1990; US$ 209.99The four contributors to this volume examine the eugenic movements in Germany, France, Brazil, and the Soviet Union. The scientific components of those programmes are considered alongside the social, religious, and political forces which have altered their original scientific goals. more...
King for a Day
Mark Wayne Adams, Inc. 2010; US$ 12.95When Carter and Russell forget their story for a jamboree, they have only one day to write a new one. Soon a pair of unexpected characters enter to ruin the day and a remarkable adventure ensues, leaving the pair with an unexpected reward. A heartwarming tale that begins at home, this wonderfully illustrated book teaches young readers about friendship,... more...
Nicholas, That's Ridiculous!
Mark Wayne Adams, Inc. 2009; US$ 9.99Lighthearted and full of fun, this story allows children to relate to Nicholas and the ?ridiculous? things he does and shows parents how to learn to appreciate and enjoy the humor behind these happenings. After reprimanding him on his behavior at least 30 times a day, Nicholas? mom finally comes to realize that he isn't being ridiculous?he?s just... more...
Burning Issues
CSIRO Publishing 2011; US$ 49.95The role of fire in Australia's ecosystems, and how to manage fire both for safety and for diversity. more...
Last Chance to See
Random House Publishing Group 2011; US$ 16.00THE WASHINGTON POST BOOK WORLD Join bestselling author Douglas Adams and zooligist Mark Carwardine as they take off around the world in search of exotic, endangered creatures. Hilarious and poignant--as only Douglas Adams can be--LAST CHANCE TO SEE is an entertaining and arresting odyssey through the Earth's magnificent wildlife galaxy. From the... more...
Stress Relief
Scarecrow Press 2007; US$ 19.99Today's teens are dealing with adult issues and problems that previous generations did not encounter. With little power to control or to affect outcomes, many teens feel overwhelmed, making stress and stress-related problems widespread among today's young people. Stress Relief: The Ultimate Teen Guide makes eliminating stress an art form. Written in... more...









