Talk regarding Sydney Harbour: A History

Ian Hoskins, author of Sydney Harbour: A History, will be giving a talk at the Berkelouw Bookstore in Mona Vale on Thursday, March 11.

When: Thursday, March 11, 2010 (18:30 to 20:30) Where: Berkelouw Bookstore, Mona Vale (12/14 Park Street Mona Vale, Phone: 02 9979 2112)

Book Launch - My Name is Ross

The launch of My Name is Ross by Ross Fitzgerald will take place at the Clayton Utz Seminar Room, Level 30, 1 O'Connell Street, Sydney on February 2nd, 2010 at 18:00. Please RSVP to either (02) 9252 3366 or mail@thesydneyinstitute.com.au

Launch of Symbols of Australia

Symbols of Australia, edited by Melissa Harper and Richard White, to be launched in Sydney.
WHEN: 6.00 for 6.30pm, Thursday January 21
WHERE: Berkelouws, 6-8 O'Connell Street, Newtown RSVP: Richard White on 9351 4511 or richard.white@usyd.edu.au

Signing for Fishes of the Open Ocean

Julian Pepperell, author of Fishes of the Open Ocean will be signing his book on the waterfront at Nelson's Bay as part of the Interclub Game Fishing Tournament in Port Stephens.

WHEN: Monday, March 1, 2010 from 15:00 to 17:00 WHERE: The waterfront @ Nelson's Bay

Law Handbooks now published by Thomson Reuters

Thomson Reuters (Professional) Australia now publish The Law Handbook, The Environmental Law Handbook, and The Family Law Handbook. For enquiries visit the website; thomsonreuters.com.au or contact Customer Service at LTA.Service@thomsonreuters.com or on 1300 304 195

Bestsellers*

1. COLLECTING THE 20TH CENTURY
   Adrian Franklin , PB
   New South $45.00
   
2. MY NAME IS ROSS: AN ALCOHOLIC'S JOURNEY
   Ross Fitzgerald , PB
   New South $34.95
   
3. AUSTRALIA'S HISTORY: THEMES AND DEBATES
   Martin Lyons , Penny Russell , PB
   UNSW Press $39.95
   
4. SYMBOLS OF AUSTRALIA
   Melissa Harper , Richard White , PB
   UNSW Press & National Museum of Australia Press $39.95
   
5. THE WAYFINDERS: WHY ANCIENT WISDOM MATTERS IN THE MODERN WORLD
   Davis. Wade , PB
   UWA Publishing $29.95
   
6. COSI
   Louis Nowra , PB
   Currency Press $21.95
   
7. AN EYEWITNESS ACCOUNT OF GALLIPOLI
   Ellis Silas , John Laffin , HB
   Rosenberg Publishing $24.95
   
8. WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?
   Wendy James , PB
   UWA Publishing $32.95
   
9. STOLEN Revised Ed
   Jane Harrison , J Harrison , PB
   Currency Press $18.95
   
10. THE RUGMAKER OF MAZAR-E-SHARIF
    Najaf Mazari , Robert Hillman , PB
    Insight Publications $24.95
    

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MY NAME IS ROSS: AN ALCOHOLIC'S JOURNEY Ross Fitzgerald , PB New South $34.95 'I turn 65 on Christmas Day 2009. If I survive, I'll be 40 years sober. This means that I have had 40 more years on this planet than I otherwise would have had if I hadn't stopped drinking alcohol.' From his first drink at the age of fourteen Ross Fitzgerald has struggled with alcoholism. His story is one about despair, courage and hope – and living to see another day. Insightful, brutally honest and inspiring, My Name is Ross is his account of life as an alcoholic and his battle to get sober and stay sober. ‘This is a compelling and courageous exposure of an alcoholic’s journey to personal destruction and beyond. Ross Fitzgerald has survived to tell an exceptional tale of love and power.' – Quentin Dempster, journalist and broadcaster, ABC TV COLLECTING THE 20TH CENTURY Adrian Franklin , PB New South $45.00 In this lavishly illustrated book, Adrian Franklin, TV presenter, writer and serious collector, takes a decade-by-decade approach to exploring the twentieth century – the architecture, fashion, design and everyday material culture. Covering popular periods such as Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau, Industrial Arts, Art Deco, Mid-Century, Retro, Modern, this book combines useful information with personal reflection in a lively and entertaining style. THE WAYFINDERS: WHY ANCIENT WISDOM MATTERS IN THE MODERN WORLD Davis. Wade , PB UWA Publishing $29.95 This year’s best selling Massey Lecture – The Wayfinders – takes readers on a journey through time on a discovery of ancient wisdoms, languages and cultures. Some are already extinct, others are quickly on their way out. It is estimated that 50% of the languages spoken today will disappear in our lifetime. The Wayfinders is an enlightening, awe-inspiring and cautionary look at vanishing cultures and languages from one of the world’s most celebrated and distinguished anthropologists. WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN? Wendy James , PB UWA Publishing $32.95 A domestic thriller that takes the form of a classic imposter novel, but with a 21st century twist. A seemingly perfect family household is rocked by the reappearance of a sister they thought was long gone. Suspicions soon arise and no one is sure if she is who she claims to be. Wendy James combines her wry observation of the domestic, with quality writing and strong character development to guarantee a plot-driven, page-turning, suspense novel. COUNTERPOINT Anna Enquist , PB UWA Publishing $32.95 Johann Sebastian Bach’s music forms the backdrop to this stunning short novel about motherhood and loss. Following the death of her daughter, a bereaved pianist immerses herself in Bach’s Goldberg Variations. As the woman perfects the complex musical architecture of Bach’s own study in grief, memories of her past unfold. A family, mother, father, son and daughter appear during various stages of their lives together and the story builds up to a crescendo of great emotional power. more ->