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The Casual Cyclist Guide to Melbourne

The Casual Cyclist Guide to Melbourne
Matthew Hurst, Guests

$19.95 – Paperback / Hardie Grant Books

“The city and the bike – they were made for each other” begins The Casual Cyclist’s Guide, bringing a fresh and entertaining perspective to this much-loved mode of transport. Beginning with the quest for personal... Buy or find out more


Australian Rules Football In A Commercial Era

Australian Rules Football In A Commercial Era
Bernard East

$34.95 – Hardback / Walla Walla Press

The AFL has opted for a balanced approached between commerce and culture and tradition and change, more so than any other football code. The League has also introduced many reforms to ensure a more even and attractive... Buy or find out more



110 Per Cent Great Australian Sporting Speeches

110 Per Cent Great Australian Sporting Speeches
Michael Winkler

$29.95 – Paperback / Penguin Books Australia

A collection of ocker oratory, capturing some of the greatest moments in Australian sporting history through the lens of the people who were there - the sportsmen, sportswomen, coaches, journos and ringside refs. It is suitable... Buy or find out more


Legends: The AFL Indigenous Team of the Century 1905-2005

Legends: The AFL Indigenous Team of the Century 1905-2005
Sean Gorman

$34.95 – Paperback / Aboriginal Studies Press

A rare glimpse into the wonderful life stories of the best indigenous Austrailian-rules football stars, this record presents the players' own descriptions of their journeys, careers, and staunchest supporters. Inspirational and... Buy or find out more



Brownlow A Tribute To The Greats Of Australian Football

Brownlow A Tribute To The Greats Of Australian Football
John Murray

$50.00 – Hardback / Geoff Slattery Publishing Pty Ltd

The Brownlow Medal is the most prized individual award in Australian Football. The medal, awarded to the League's best and fairest player, has a proud history ever since Geelong's 'Carji' Greeves was the inaugural recipient in... Buy or find out more


Howzat!: Kerry Packer's War

Howzat!: Kerry Packer's War
Christopher Lee

$24.99 – Paperback / UNSW Press

England, Summer 1975. The Australian cricket team, visiting for an Ashes series, fields players who will become legends of the game – Ian Chappell, Rodney Marsh, Dennis Lillee, Jeff Thomson – against celebrated English... Buy or find out more



Football Legends Of The Bush

Football Legends Of The Bush
Ken Piesse

$29.95 – Paperback / Penguin Books Australia

Football Legends of the Bush is a stirring collection of tales about the best country players who went on to the big league and the hometown heroes who stayed behind and contributed to their local teams. From Bunbury to... Buy or find out more


Wisdom: Life Lessons from an Australian Legend

Wisdom: Life Lessons from an Australian Legend
Ron Barassi, James Money

$15.00 – Paperback / Allen & Unwin

Ron Barassi is an iconic figure in Australian sporting culture, with a record of personal and team success that is unrivalled. Beyond sport, he has become a greatly respected elder in our broader society. In Wisdom, he shares... Buy or find out more



Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game

Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game
Michael Lewis

$19.95 – Paperback / WW Norton & Co

The New York Times bestselling book behind the major motion picture starring Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill, and Philip Seymour Hoffman. Buy or find out more


Billy's Dictionary For Blokes

Billy's Dictionary For Blokes
Billy Brownless

$29.95 – Paperback / Penguin Books Australia

Until now there have only been two types of dictionaries. Big boring ones and pocket-sized boring ones, both about as useful as an ashtray on a motorbike. Billy knows a bit about words because he talks a lot so he's... Buy or find out more



I'm Here to Win: A World Champion's Blueprint for Peak Performance

I'm Here to Win: A World Champion's Blueprint for Peak Performance
Chris McCormack, Tim Vandehey

$29.99 – Paperback / Hachette Australia

For a decade, Australia's Chris 'Macca' McCormack has dominated the world's biggest triathlon events, the most gruelling tests of mental and physical endurance and athleticism in the world, including an extraordinary five... Buy or find out more


Greatness: Inside the Rebirth of a Football Club

Greatness: Inside the Rebirth of a Football Club
Scott Gullan

$14.95 – Paperback / Weston Media and Communications

Author Scott Gullan delves inside the premiership year that stamped Geelong as one of modern football’s outstanding football clubs. Over a five-season rebirth, the Geelong Football Club elevated itself from perennial bridesmaid... Buy or find out more



What I Talk About When I Talk About Running
Haruki Murakami, Philip Gabriel

$19.95 – Paperback / Vintage

A memoir that covers Murakami's four-month preparation for the 2005 New York City Marathon and settings ranging from Tokyo's Jingu Gaien gardens, where he once shared the course with an Olympian, to the Charles River in Boston... Buy or find out more


Fev: In My Own Words

Fev: In My Own Words
Brendan Fevola, Adam McNicol

$39.95 – Hardback / Hardie Grant Books

Always in the spotlight, always controversial, this is the story of a football great forced to confront his demons. From his career highs to personal lows and the media storms that have surrounded them, Brendan Fevola opens up... Buy or find out more



Cadel Evans: Close to Flying

Cadel Evans: Close to Flying
Cadel Evans, Rob Arnold

$29.95 – Paperback / Hardie Grant Books

With sales of over 40,000 copies for the hardback, Close to Flying was one of Christmas 2009's bestselling books. Cadel Evans appeared at sold-out events across Australia and thrilled fans with his 2009 Cycling world... Buy or find out more


The Long Road to Paris

The Long Road to Paris
Cadel Evans

$39.95 – Hardback / Hardie Grant Books

My mind took control of my body. I had nothing left in the legs but as a cyclist, you just keep going until the finish. I kept reminding myself that I had to get to the finish... Filled with sensational photographs and... Buy or find out more



The Official Collingwood Illustrated Encyclopedia 2012

The Official Collingwood Illustrated Encyclopedia 2012
Michael Roberts, Glenn McFarlane

$59.95 – Hardback / The Slattery Media Group (AFL Publishing)

As Australian football's biggest and most famous club, Collingwood has a rich history from its humble beginnings during the depression of the 1890s to its recent Grand Final appearances. Celebrate this mighty club, piecing... Buy or find out more


Australia - Story of a Cricket Country

Australia - Story of a Cricket Country
Christian Ryan

$89.95 – Hardback / Hardie Grant Books

More than a comprehensive history, this ground-breaking volume is a colourful, insightful and affectionate portrait of Australian cricket. A selection of Australia's best writers share their thoughts on different aspects of the... Buy or find out more



History of the Socceroos

History of the Socceroos
Anon

$49.95 – Hardback / Penguin Books Australia

History of the Socceroos explores the evolution of the beautiful game in Australia. This visual guide includes an overview of every match played from 1922 to the most recent World Cup in South Africa. A profile on each Australia... Buy or find out more


The Master: A Personal Portrait of Bart Cummings

The Master: A Personal Portrait of Bart Cummings
Les Carlyon

$60.00 – Hardback / Pan Macmillan Australia

In the world of horse racing, Bart Cummings is the master. His astonishing tally of twelve Melbourne Cup wins arguably makes him the greatest trainer in Australia's history and, by statistical measures, as freakish as Bradman. Buy or find out more



Surfari

Surfari
Tim Baker

$34.95 – Paperback / Random House Australia

All surfers dream of shedding responsibilities and answering the siren song of the ocean swells. For most, it is an ideal that recedes as age advances - as family, career and provider commitments overwhelm the wanderlust of... Buy or find out more


Mickey O: Hard Work. Determination. and a Little Bit of Magic

Mickey O: Hard Work. Determination. and a Little Bit of Magic
Michael O'Loughlin, Jim Main

$29.99 – Paperback / ABC Books

When Michael O'Loughlin was drafted by the Sydney Swans at just 17 years of age, he was the no. 40 selection and the last player picked. Back then he could not have imagined the extraordinary future that awaited him: the... Buy or find out more



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