The Ultimate Fathers Day 2009 Book Guide
Fathers Day is Sunday 6th September and BookOffers.com.au has taken the hard work out of picking the best book for your Dad this Fathers Day. Whether your Dad loves non-fiction, business, biographies, politics, wine or sport we have all the latest and greatest book suggestions for Fathers Day. Save time this Fathers Day by buying your books online & don’t forget to signup for our free newsletter service and go into our monthly draw to win our monthly book giveaways (top right of the page).
Non-Fiction
Emergency – Neil Strauss
In Emergency Neil Strauss has spent the last two years learning to become the ultimate survivalist.
The Skull: Informers, Hitmen and Australia’s Toughest Cop – Adam Shand
In The Skull, Adam Shand, author of the bestselling Big Shots, tells the story of the last of the super cops, collaring big-time crims and small-time thugs, rubbing shoulders with corrupt officials and flashy assassins, and using a combination of old-school persuasion and self-styled ’slychology’ to recruit his network of informers.
The Brain That Changes Itself – Norman Doidge
In The Brain That Changes Itself psychiatrist and psychoanalyst Dr Norman Doidge, travelled around the US to meet both the brilliant scientists championing neuroplasticity and the people whose lives they’ve transformed – people whose mental limitations or brain damage were seen as unalterable. A book to alter the way we look at our brains, human nature and human potential.
My Brother’s Keeper: The Official Bra Boys Story – Sean Doherty
Surfing magazine Tracks’ editor Sean Doherty’s new book My Brother’s Keeper: The Official Bra Boys Story tells the inside story of the notorious Maroubra surfing gang the Bra Boys, soon to be a major film featuring Russell Crowe.
Biographies
Charles Kingsford Smith and Those Magnificent Men – Peter FitzSimons
Known to millions of Australians simply as ‘Smithy’ Sir Charles Kingsford Smith was one of Australia’s true twentieth-century legends. In an era in which aviators were superstars Smithy was among the greatest and throughout his amazing career his fame in Australia was matched only by that of Don Bradman.
The Wide World of Ken Sutcliffe – Ken Sutcliffe & Ian Heads
The Wide World of Ken Sutcliffe is the story of the entertaining life and times of the man behind the face of Australian sport broadcasting.
Business & Economics
The Sages – Charles R Morris
The Sages: Warren Buffett, George Soros, Paul Volcker, and the Maelstrom of the Markets by lawyer, former banker & author of the Two Trillion Dollar Meltdown, Charles R Morris analyses the careers of the three top performers in the US financial market.
The Big Fella: The Rise and Rise of BHP Billiton – Peter Thompson & Robert Macklin
The Big Fella: The Rise and Rise of BHP Billiton by former journos Peter Thompson & Robert Macklin is the compelling story of how BHP and its partner Billiton rose from the humblest beginnings in the Australian Outback and on the Indonesian island of Belitung to starry heights on the great bourses of the world.
Free: The Future of a Radical Price – Chris Anderson
Free: The Future of a Radical Price is Wired Magazine editor Chris Anderson’s highly anticipated book from his highly publicised story which made many business’ rethink their business model.
Politics
Gough Whitlam: A Moment in History – Jenny Hocking
Gough Whitlam: A Moment in History by Monash University professor Jenny Hocking examines Australian political and cultural developments in the twentieth century through the life of one of its most significant public figures.
Battlelines – Tony Abbott
Battlelines is the new book by Tony Abbott, the current Shadow Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and wannabee opposition leader which asks what’s next for the conservative side of politics? Where are new battlelines to be drawn?
Wine
James Halliday Wine Companion 2010 – James Halliday
James Halliday Wine Companion 2010 by wine aficionado James Halliday is the most authoritative and entertaining guide to Australian wine.
Sport
Born to Run – Chris McDougall
Born to Run: The Rise of Ultra-Running and the Super-Athlete Tribe by journalist Chris McDougall is a must read for all sports fans.
“This is quite simply the best book on sport I have ever read” – Bruce Elder – Sydney Morning Herald
The Extraordinary Book of Australian Cricket – Ken Piesse
The Extraordinary Book of Australian Cricket offers a feast of behind-the-scenes tales, curiosities and trivia for cricket loves of all ages and levels. In this rich collection are quotable quotes, famous pranks, amazing-but-true scorecards, great triumphs and embarrassing blunders.
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