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The Many Lives of Kenneth Myer

By: Sue Ebury

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The Many Lives of Kenneth Myer

By: Sue Ebury

When Kenneth Baillieu Myer's father fell dead on the footpath in 1934, Ken's life changed in an instant. As the eldest son of the Jewish immigrant retailing genius, Sidney Baevski Myer, who went from pedlar to philanthropist millionaire in fifteen years, 13-year-old Ken was immediately acknowledged as head of the family. Despite a conventional education at Geelong Grammar and a year at Princeton University, Ken was an unconventional man. He had hit headlines when he was born and continued to make news throughout his life-as the powerful Executive Chairman of Myer; in his refusal to be Governor-General of Australia; with his separation and divorce from his wife Prue and remarriage to a Japanese woman half his age, Yasuko Hiraoka; as Chairman of the Victorian Arts Centre and the National Library of Australia; and during his disastrous years as Chairman of the ABC-a reward for signing the 'Myer It's time' letter, acknowledged by Whitlam as influential in bringing the Labor Party to power in 1972. Ken Myer introduced Australia to the first regional shopping centres, with Chadstone changing the face of the Australian landscape. Parking meters, state of the art information systems at the National Library of Australia, ground-breaking medical research at The Howard Florey Institute and genetic engineering at CSIRO were all facilitated by him. Visionary and romantic, he was depressive and driven, charming one moment, icy the next. Unpretentious and a passionate conservationist, he was generous both publicly and anonymously, giving away his fortune and in doing so founding modern philanthropy in Australia. Happiest when finally free of the Store, he died with his wife Yasuko in a light plane crash in Alaska in 1992. With unprecedented access to family documents, Sue Ebury paints a vivid portrait of the many aspects of Ken Myer's life, and the man himself.

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The Miegunyah Press

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0522855466

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9780522855463

The José Mourinho Quote Book

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The José Mourinho Quote Book

By: Ebury Press

‘Please don’t call me arrogant, but I’m European champion and I think I’m a special one.’ Widely known for his strong personality, sharp dress sense, and eccentric comments at press conferences, there is only one José Mourinho. Regarded as many by the world’s best manager and one of the greatest of all time, he achieved huge success whilst at Benfica, Uniao de Leiria, Porto, Chelsea, Internazionale and Real Madrid. Never one to doubt his own abilities, the charismatic and controversial manager has dominated headlines with his many clashes with the press and run-ins with the football authorities. Silver-tongued and passionate, this compendium of quotes from the ‘special one’ includes the very best of Mourinho on football: his erudite comments, bizarre philosophies, confident expressions of unwavering self-belief and his love of the beautiful game. ‘Look, I'm a coach, I'm not Harry Potter. He is magical, but in reality there is no magic. Magic is fiction and football is real.’ A warning to Real Madrid fans, 2010 ‘Look at my haircut. I am ready for the war.’ At the launch of a new shirt deal between Chelsea and Adidas. The event also became a chance to unveil his new, short-trimmed haircut. ‘I think they should get George Clooney to play me. He's a fantastic actor and my wife thinks he would be ideal.’ Contemplating a film of his life

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Random House

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1473502985

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9781473502987

The Alex Ferguson Quote Book

The Greatest Manager in His Own Words

By: Ebury Press

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The Alex Ferguson Quote Book

The Greatest Manager in His Own Words

By: Ebury Press

Football. Bloody hell.' The longest serving and most successful manager in British football history shocked the world by finally retiring in May 2013 and instantly created more column inches and twitter mentions that the death of Margaret Thatcher. And he wasn’t just the greatest, but also one of the most outspoken, engaging and witty voices from the game, as this book proves. Here is the history of his supreme verbal sparring during his years at Manchester United - the man in his own words (with a few additional thoughts from those who knew him best and crossed swords with him most). 'There's nothing wrong with losing your temper once in a while if it's for the right reasons' 'If he was an inch taller he’d be the best centre-half in Britain. His father is 6ft 2in – I’d check the milkman' On Gary Neville 'He could start a row in an empty house' On Denis Wise 'The list of gentle, naturally retiring men who have been successful in their attempts at running clubs isn't a long one, is it?

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Random House

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1448177626

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9781448177622

Modern Literature and the Death Penalty, 1890-1950

By: Katherine Ebury

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Modern Literature and the Death Penalty, 1890-1950

By: Katherine Ebury

This book examines how the cultural and ethical power of literature allowed writers and readers to reflect on the practice of capital punishment in the UK, Ireland and the US between 1890 and 1950. It explores how connections between ‘high’ and ‘popular’ culture seem particularly inextricable where the death penalty is at stake, analysing a range of forms including major works of canonical literature, detective fiction, plays, polemics, criminological and psychoanalytic tracts and letters and memoirs. The book addresses conceptual understandings of the modern death penalty, including themes such as confession, the gothic, life-writing and the human-animal binary. It also discusses the role of conflict in shaping the representation of capital punishment, including chapters on the Easter Rising, on World War I, on colonial and quasi-colonial conflict and on World War II. Ebury’s overall approach aims to improve our understanding of the centrality of the death penalty and the role it played in major twentieth century literary movements and historical events.

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Springer Nature

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3030527506

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9783030527501

San Francisco

By: Ebury Publishing

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San Francisco

By: Ebury Publishing

This guide to San Francisco has been created by a team of locally-based writers, consultants and photographers to provide an insider's view on all the best places to eat, drink, shop and party. It also includes a double-sided day and night map.

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Virgin Books Limited

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1852277793

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9781852277796

How to Speak Emoji Love

By: Ebury Press

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How to Speak Emoji Love

By: Ebury Press

The days of wooing your love with embarrassing poetry or rambling love letters are over. Here begins the new dawn in the evolution the language of love: emoji. With a wealth of emojis on offer to convey your adoration, from kissy faces and hearts-for-eyes, to saucier combinations like the lock and key, there is no end to the ways you can declare your love. And this book will guide you through each stage of your relationship with phrases for every occasion. Step back Shakespeare: wherefore are thou, aubergine? Sections include: pick-up lines, what not to say on a first date, how to say ‘I love you’, living together, the proposal, breaking up, love songs and romantic films (sure you can translate ‘Ghost’, but how would you do ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’?). A perfect gift for Valentine’s Day, you’ll never just send a boring row of hearts again.

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Random House

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1473529387

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9781473529380

The Super Cute Amigurumi Bible

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The Super Cute Amigurumi Bible

By: Ebury Press

The biggest amigurumi book yet, with over 60 adorable animals to crochet, love and share – it’s the cat’s pyjamas! Grab your crochet hook and head to a cosy corner – it’s time to get stitching! Including everything from farmyard familiars to fantasy friends, this bumper book of 60 amigurumi patterns has something to make for everyone you know. Featuring straightforward, tried-and-tested instructions and a range of difficulties, this gorgeous book includes a project for every taste and ability.

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Random House

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1529938767

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9781529938760

Modernism and Cosmology

Absurd Lights

By: K. Ebury

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Modernism and Cosmology

Absurd Lights

By: K. Ebury

Through examining the work of W. B. Yeats, James Joyce, and Samuel Beckett, Katherine Ebury shows cosmology had a considerable impact on modernist creative strategies, developing alternative reading models of difficult texts such as Finnegans Wake and 'The Trilogy'.

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Springer

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1137393750

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9781137393753

Perfect Little Angels

Divine Messengers in Miniature and 10 Notecards with Envelopes

By: Ebury Press

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Perfect Little Angels

Divine Messengers in Miniature and 10 Notecards with Envelopes

By: Ebury Press

This beautifully illustrated and handsomely slipcased notecard/book package celebrates that most heavenly of subjects, angels. Radiant details from the works of artists as diverse as Fra Angelico, Botticelli, and the Pre-Raphaelites grace the pages of this book and accompanying notecards.

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Crown

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051759675X

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9780517596753

Once Upon a Christmas Time

By: Ebury Publishing,Random House,Random House of Canada,Various Artists,Various

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Once Upon a Christmas Time

By: Ebury Publishing,Random House,Random House of Canada,Various Artists,Various

A beautifully illustrated collection of seasonal stories and poems from some of our best-loved writers and illustrators. There's Peter Bowman's Tiny Ted, the world's smallest bear who was just missed the last Christmas post; Jane Hissey's Old Bear and all his friends, impatient for the snow; the feisty Mrs Pepperpot who finds a way of getting to the Christmas market despite all odds; Russell and Lillian Hoban's eccentric family of moles who discover the delights of Christmas for the very first time and, of course, there's Father Christmas himself, who has forgotten one very angry baby. Other authors and illustrators include Shirley Hughes, Pat Hutchins, Angela McAllister, Claire Fletcher, Susie Jenkin-Pearce, Anthony Lewis, Maggie Russell, Peter Weevers, John Bush and John Richardson.

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Random House UK

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0091767733

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9780091767730

How to Speak Emoji Love

By: Ebury Press

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How to Speak Emoji Love

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1473529387

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Weary

King of the River

By: Sue Ebury

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Weary

King of the River

By: Sue Ebury

In a wartime nightmare of starvation, disease, brutality and death, Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop's courage and compassion made him an Australian legend. During more than three years as a surgeon in the notorious work camps and vast hospital camps along the Burma-Thailand railway, he worked tirelessly to save lives and get men home to their families. He confronted his captors fearlessly; three times he was tortured and taken out to be executed, only to be reprieved at the last moment. Fellow prisoners regarded him as 'a symbol of hope and a rock'. This new, illustrated biography of Weary includes more than 150 images as well as never-before-published material about his betrayal to his captors. Weary was the quintessential Australian all-rounder-brilliant student, outstanding sportsman and irrepressible larrikin who dedicated his life to caring for people. When he died in July 1993, 10 000 people stood silently to farewell the most honoured medical man in Australia. By then, this great humanitarian's influence had spread far beyond the veteran community to embrace the entire nation.

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Melbourne Univ. Publishing

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0522867278

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9780522867275

Modern Icons Clash

By: Ebury Publishing

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Modern Icons Clash

By: Ebury Publishing

The focus of this book is the 70s and 80s punk band The Clash. It follows the career of the band from their tour as part of the Sex Pistols's 1976 tour of the UK, their anti-capitalist lyrics, the release of their album London Calling, and their split in 1986.

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Virgin Books Limited

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1852277157

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9781852277154

Europe by Air

Summer 2004

By: Ebury Publishing

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Europe by Air

Summer 2004

By: Ebury Publishing

This edition features 13 new destinations, together with special features on spa breaks and gourmet trips. It also gives details of which destinations each air company flies to from the UK.

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Time Out

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0903446928

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9780903446921

San Francisco

By: Ebury Publishing

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San Francisco

By: Ebury Publishing

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Faithful Friends

A Keepsake Book

By: Ebury Publishing,Random House South Africa

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Faithful Friends

A Keepsake Book

By: Ebury Publishing,Random House South Africa

In Faithful Friends learn the stories of four young girls living in a prairie town in the 1890's. All are from different walks of life but they form a lasting friendship and discover that being different doesn't necessarily mean being they meet and become friends they realize what it feels like to be accepted for your differences and praised for being individuals. Join the friends in four adventures that show the meaning of friendship, truth and perseverence.

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