Boomerang Books Info Bank - New Releases

May new titles from Melbourne University Press

Thu, 08 May 2008 06:43:13 UT

New releases from MUP in May.

April titles from Melbourne University Press

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 01:15:07 UT

MUP's new titles for April include an enlightening collection of Australia's best political writing, a new paperback edition of an award-winning historical adventure, and two stunning books commemorating Australia's military history in time for Anzac Day.

Icons of Australian Music and Sport

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:17:14 UT

New releases - Books featuring icons of Australian sport and music - Jimmy Barnes, Shane Webcke, Ron Barassi

New Release - Dear Mr Rudd

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 01:17:23 UT

This new book, edited by Robert Manne, was covered extensively in the media over the weekend.

Tags: robert manne

Australian dames - new releases

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 01:15:02 UT

In April, HarperCollins will release Stella Miles Franklin: A Biography, by Jill Roe. Roe, who was recently named an Officer of the Order of Australia

New Heath Ledger tribute book

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:27:18 UT

Five Mile Press will release a new tribute book to Heath Ledger in May 2008. The book will retail for $24.95.

ANZAC Day reads for 2008

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 01:04:01 UT

Anzac Day is fast approaching. Anzac: An Illustrated History 1914-1918 by Richard Pelvin will be released in paperback this year to coincide with the day (Hardie Grant).

Tags: military books

Cooking up a storm - upcoming cookbooks

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:18:46 UT

Winter already? Surely not! According to the folk at Women’s Weekly it could be. They have their Roast and Stew cookbooks out in March with a whopping total of 360 hearty recipes to warm the cockles

Tags: cookbooks

New release - The Other Boleyn Girl - Film Tie In

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 03:56:50 UT

The bestselling historical novel from British author Philippa Gregory, based on the life of 16th century aristocrat Mary Boleyn. A tale of two sisters contending for the affection of King Henry VIII.

New Release - Boycott

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:06:07 UT

A meticulously researched and compelling exploration of one of our most significant sporting and political moments, told by the golden girl who, at the age of sixteen, captained Australia's female swimming team to the controversial 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow.

Tags: lisa forrest

New Release - Aussie Soldier: Up Close and Personal by Denny Neave

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 01:34:11 UT

Personal anecdotes and stories are recounted in this book. From WWI to the modern day conflict, Australian soldiers young and old provide an up close and personal perspective on the Army's core values and how being a soldier is more than just putting on a uniform.

The Australian Game of Football - new release

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 10:07:27 UT

The birth of the game we know as Australian Rules took place through the middle months of 1858. Produced to mark the 150th anniversary of this event, The Australian Game Of Football will serve as a definitive resource

New Release - The Porn Report by Alan McKee, Kath Albury & Catherine Lumby

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 08:49:32 UT

The Porn Report is a radical new way of thinking about the place of pornography in society.

But Wait, There's More

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:37:43 UT

But Wait, There's More ... is the first detailed history of the Australian advertising industry

Cholas in Bowlers by Jane Mundy

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 04:26:20 UT

A travel narrative. The author and her new partner embark on a journey to Bolivia where they intend to live like locals and enter into the history, culture and lifestyle of the Bolivian people