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Sodeisha: Avant-garde Japanese Ceramics
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Celebrate the voices of Australian women with Mura

Celebrate the voices of Australian women with Murawina: Australian Women of High Achievement by Dr. Roberta B. Sykes. This remarkable collection tells the powerful stories of 34 Australian women—Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and more—who have helped shape the nation through resilience, courage, and a deep commitment to community and culture. With inspiring photos by Sandy Edwards, Murawina: Australian Women of High Achievement is a tribute to the strength and contributions of women across Australia and is available at PLB for $17: https://prelovedbookshop.com.au/book/murawina-australian-women-of-high-achievement/#AustralianWomen #Feminism #IndigenousVoices #Murawina #WomenInHistory #AustralianLiterature #SecondhandBooks #PrelovedBookshop

Today's rescued reads list is full of fascinating

Today's rescued reads list is full of fascinating stories and timeless knowledge:Fractals, Chaos, Power Laws by Manfred Schroeder – $15
Home Work: A Memoir of My Hollywood Years by Julie Andrews Edwards – $17
Novel Lives: Legends of the Written Word by Jason Steger – $20
Patch Pictures: A Creative Guide to Fabric Collage by Norma Slabbert – $20
Off the Beaten Track by Laura Stoddart – $15
Why Cats Paint: A Theory of Feline Aesthetics by Heather Busch & Burton Silver – $9
The Scottish World edited by Harold Orel, Henry L Snyder, & Marilyn Stokstad – $20
Veteran Cars by Michael Sedgwick – $15
Design in the Little Garden by Fletcher Karson – $17
Field Guide to the Birds of Australia edited by Ken Simpson & illustrated by Nicolas Day – $20Browse these titles and thousands more at prelovedbookshop.com.au.#SecondhandBooks #PrelovedReads #BookLovers #FabricCollage #HollywoodMemoir #JulieAndrews #FelineArt #ScottishHistory #AustralianBirds #VintageCars #PrelovedBookshop

Explore captivating worlds and unforgettable journ

Explore captivating worlds and unforgettable journeys with today's rescued reads:The Way of Kings, Part 1 by Brandon Sanderson – $12
Nights of Rain and Stars by Maeve Binchy – $16
The Golden Age of Myth and Legend by Thomas Bulfinch – $15
The Mustang by Melinda Roth – $11
Theater of Sleep edited by Guido Almansi & Claude Béguin – $11
The Utopia Playbook by Ayesha S Ratnayake – $8
The Pan Book of Opera by Arthur Jacobs & Stanley Sadie – $15
Are You Lonesome Tonight? by Lucy De Barbin & Dary Matera – $20
Orientalism by Edward W Said – $11
The Mysterious Flame of Queen Loana by Umberto Eco – $9Browse these secondhand books and thousands more at prelovedbookshop.com.au#SecondhandBooks #PrelovedReads #BookLovers #FantasyBooks #OperaLovers #CulturalCritique #ClassicLiterature #MythAndLegend #PrelovedBookshop #BrandonSanderson #MaeveBinchy #MelindaRoth #AyeshaSRatnayake #UmbertoEco #ElvisPresley

Here we have a gorgeous hard cover rescued read th

Here we have a gorgeous hard cover rescued read that covers the evolution of style with The Fine Art of Fashion: An Illustrated History by Julian Robinson.
This unique volume showcases changing fashion trends and cultural attitudes from the 18th century to today, all through the lens of exquisite magazine illustrations.Take it home today for $50 at PLB: https://prelovedbookshop.com.au/book/the-fine-art-of-fashion-an-illustrated-history/
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A vibrant journey through Britain’s history and

A vibrant journey through Britain’s history and the lives of twelve unforgettable characters, each in search of connection, belonging, and hope. From city streets to rural landscapes, this Booker Prize-winning novel weaves the voices of women, mothers, daughters, lovers, and friends across generations. Explore richly layered stories of a Britain rarely seen.Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo is available in hard cover for $22 at PLB: https://prelovedbookshop.com.au/book/girl-woman-other/#BernardineEvaristo #GirlWomanOther #BookerPrize #SecondhandBooks #PrelovedBookshop #LiteraryFiction #Feminism #LGBTQBooks #ContemporaryFiction

Why is the pursuit of beauty so relentless—and w

Why is the pursuit of beauty so relentless—and who really benefits?
The Beauty Myth by Naomi Wolf is an examination of how the ideals of beauty are constructed and used to control women, shaping lives in subtle and overt ways across work, home, media, and relationships.Take home The Beauty Myth from Preloved today for $9: https://prelovedbookshop.com.au/book/the-beauty-myth-how-images-of-beauty-are-used-against-women/#TheBeautyMyth #NaomiWolf #SecondhandBooks #Feminism #GenderStudies #BeautyStandards #WomenEmpowerment #PrelovedBookshop #BookCommunity #SelfHelp #PsychologyBooks #SocialCommentary #UsedBooks

Ancient Mirrors of Womanhood: A Treasury of Goddes

Ancient Mirrors of Womanhood: A Treasury of Goddess and Heroine Lore from Around the World by Merlin Stone – $14Timeless legends of courageous, wise, and powerful women from ancient cultures worldwide.This classic volume is a beautifully curated journey through goddess and heroine lore, offering insight into the divine feminine in history, religion, and mythology.
With praise from notable authors like Erica Jong and Starhawk, this book serves as an invaluable resource.Read on: https://prelovedbookshop.com.au/book/ancient-mirrors-of-womanhood-a-treasury-of-goddess-and-heroine-lore-from-around-the-world/#MerlinStone #AncientMirrorsOfWomanhood #Goddesses #Heroines #WomenInHistory #DivineFeminine #Feminism #Spirituality #CulturalHeritage #Mythology #PrelovedBookshop

Born into the Lardil tribe on Mornington Island in

Born into the Lardil tribe on Mornington Island in 1923, Roughsey recounts her upbringing amid traditional tribal life and missionary influence.
Through themes of power, religion, love, childbirth, medicine, and justice, she paints a vivid portrait of living between two worlds during a period of profound cultural transformation.A significant memoir offering unique insight into Aboriginal history, An Aboriginal Mother Tells of the Old and the New by Elsie Roughsey (Labumore) is available today at PLB for $12: https://prelovedbookshop.com.au/book/an-aboriginal-mother-tells-of-the-old-and-the-new/#ElsieRoughsey #AboriginalHistory #AustralianStories #Nonfiction #SecondhandBooks #PrelovedBookshop

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