Australian legendary political speechwriter Graham Freudenberg and author of A Figure of Speech: A Political Memoir has released (November 3) his latest historical work - Churchill and Australia.

“Australia seemed to bring out the worst in Winston Churchill. Often enough to form a discernible pattern, Australia found itself on the wrong side of the very qualities [...]

From The Sheds, by Matthew Johns

Posted on November 6th, 2008 by admin in Australia, Non-Fiction, Sport

200 NRL games and Reg Regan are just two of Matthew Johns’s claims to fame - From The Sheds is his debut book and a hilarious look behind the scenes of the NRL.

From the Sheds is Matthew Johns′ fascinating‚ frequently hilarious look behind the scenes of Rugby League.
The creator of the self−confessed Aussie legend [...]

The Islands - Di Morrissey

Posted on November 5th, 2008 by admin in Australia, Book of the Week, Fiction

Di Morrisey, one of Australia’s most popular female novelists returns with her new release The Islands on November 2.

It’s the psychedelic 70s and social conventions are being challenged. When Catherine Moreland from rural Australia goes on her first trip abroad, a handsome American naval officer sweeps her off her feet and she goes to live [...]

My Table - Pete Evans

Posted on November 5th, 2008 by admin in Australia, Cooking, Non-Fiction

Released November 3 is very popular chef Pete Evans’ from Lifestyle Channel and Channel Nine’s Fresh new cookbook - My Table.

Pete Evans is a chef, restaurateur, television presenter and fisherman. He’s also a man who believes entertaining should be as much fun for the cook as for the guests around the table. This collection of [...]

The companion book to the hit TV series is finally here - Outside by Jamie Durie is out now!

From award−winning Australian landscape designer Jamie Durie comes this inspiring and instructional book based on his hit television series The Outdoor Room. Jamie travels the globe to countries such as England‚ Japan‚ Italy‚ France and Mexico‚ drawing [...]

Sydney Morning Herald fashion columnist Maggie Alderson follows up Shoe Money, Handbag Heaven and Gravity Sucks with her latest novel How to Break Your Own Heart released next week. If you are a fan Maggie is holding a book signing at the Stanton library in North Sydneyon Friday 31st October at 1pm.

Amelia Bradlow seems to [...]

Maggie’s Kitchen - Maggie Beer

Posted on October 25th, 2008 by admin in Australia, Cooking, Non-Fiction

Maggie Beer is our favorite Aussie TV chef (oops cook) here at BookOffers and Maggie has just launched her latest cookbook - Maggie’s Kitchen.

From Maggie Beer’s own kitchen come 120 favourite recipes she has shared with her television audience, as well as the everyday basics Maggie believes form the foundations of a good food [...]

Adam Gilchrist is set to launch his new book - True Colours: My Life this week and the Sydney Morning Herald is reporting it contains some explosive accusations against the Indians. 
“Former Australian vice-captain Adam Gilchrist is set to further inflame tensions between the two most powerful cricketing nations by questioning India’s sportsmanship - singling [...]

Bruce Beresford the Academy Award nominated Australian film director, writer, and producer has released an insiders account of the film business - Josh Hartnett Definitely Wants to Do This … True Stories From A Life In the Screen Trade.

What’s it like to be a veteran director up against the machinations of modern day Hollywood, with [...]

Balance & Harmony - Neil Perry

Posted on October 20th, 2008 by admin in Australia, Cooking, Non-Fiction

Neil Perry, the prominent Australian chef, restaurateur, author and television presenter has released his latest cookbook - Balance & Harmony in which he revels in his love for Asian cooking: the great flavours, the contrasts in tastes and textures, and the way that just about anything can be cooked with a wok and a bamboo [...]

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