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On this page you will find our non-fic rescued reads; all the secondhand non-fiction books available at Preloved Book Shop. Be sure to use the filters to narrow down your intersts; with thousands of rescued secondhand non-fiction books on offer, it might be a little overwhelming finding what you’re after otherwise!

Our secondhand non-fiction books are a gateway to learning, offering information, insights, facts and historical discoveries. From biographies to science, self-help to travel, engineering to arts – containing captivating real life stories, the depths of scientific exploration, or practical guidance from DIY projects to personal growth.

Preloved Book Shop’s secondhand non-fiction books bring diverse interests to curious minds. Rescue a secondhand non-fiction book today and set out on an intellectual adventure.

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Van Diemen’s Land
By James Boyce
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Teaching Thinking
By Robert Fisher
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Somme
By Lyn Macdonald
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Intermediate Physics
By W Watson
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Democratising Innovation
By Eric von Hippel
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The Loss of El Dorado
By VS Naipaul
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Pagans and Christians
By Robin Lane Fox
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Melba: A Biography
By John Hetherington
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The Year-Round Vegetable Gardener
By Niki Jabbour
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Personal Action Planning
By R Henry Migliore
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Private and Public Memory: a History of the City of Malvern
By Lynne Strahan
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Manstein: Hitler’s Greatest General
By Mungo Melvin
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The Awakening of Europe
By Philippe Wolff
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The Six Value Medals: The Essential Tool for Success in the 21st Century
By Edward de Bono
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The Eureka Stockade
By Raffaello Carboni
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Here are today's freshly rescued new-old reads fro

Here are today's freshly rescued new-old reads from Preloved Book Shop:"Shiva 3000" by Jan Lars Jensen – $9
"Tyrant's Blood" by Fiona McIntosh – $9
"The Six Value Medals" by Edward de Bono – $7
"The Awakening of Europe" by Philippe Wolff – $5
"The Estate" by Isaac Bashevis Singer – $8
"Cold Case" by Faye Kellerman – $10
"The Eureka Stockade" by Raffaello Carboni – $8
"The Appeal" by Janice Hallett – $10
"Did God Have a Wife?" by William G. Dever – $15
"Body Language" by Allan Pease – $10Head to prelovedbookshop.com.au to take any of these secondhand books home and give them another chance at being read!#PrelovedBooks #SecondhandBooks #BookLovers #JanLarsJensen #FionaMcIntosh #EdwardDeBono #PhilippeWolff #IsaacBashevisSinger #FayeKellerman #JaniceHallett #EurekaStockade #Archaeology #BodyLanguage

In a near future teetering on disaster, catastroph $In a near future teetering on disaster, catastrophe has become the ultimate form of entertainment.Follow Max Galleon, a filmmaker with a fractured memory, as he navigates a world where memories can be outsourced, death is reversible, and reality itself is in question. As Pitcairn Island sinks and humanity’s grip on meaning unravels, this thought-provoking novel asks: if nothing is real, can anything truly matter?The Island Will Sink by Briohny Doyle is available for $9 at PLB: https://prelovedbookshop.com.au/book/the-island-will-sink/#BriohnyDoyle #DystopianFiction #SpeculativeFiction #ClimateChangeFiction #SecondhandBooks #PrelovedBookshop$

Three unforgettable tales by the legendary E.B. Wh

Three unforgettable tales by the legendary E.B. White, perfect for readers of all ages.🕸️🐷 Charlotte’s Web: A pig named Wilbur, a spider named Charlotte, and a friendship that changes everything.
🐭 Stuart Little: Follow the dashing adventures of a clever mouse with a big heart.
🎺🦢 The Trumpet of the Swan: Louis, a mute swan, finds his voice through the power of music and friendship.The EB White Collection is available now for $12 at Preloved Book Shop: https://prelovedbookshop.com.au/book/the-eb-white-collection-charlottes-web-stuart-little-the-trumpet-of-the-swan/#EBWhite #CharlottesWeb #StuartLittle #TrumpetOfTheSwan #ClassicBooks #PrelovedBookshop #ChildrensFiction

From writers and artists to diggers and dreamers,

From writers and artists to diggers and dreamers, women have shaped the world of gardening in extraordinary ways. This beautifully curated book celebrates their contributions, featuring anecdotes, advice, and reflections from inspiring women like Vita Sackville-West, Edith Wharton, Germaine Greer, and Dorothy Wordsworth.Whether you're a passionate gardener or simply love the stories behind blooming gardens, this book is a delightful journey through centuries of women’s gardening wisdom."The Virago Book of Women Gardeners," edited by Deborah Kellaway can be yours today for $17: https://prelovedbookshop.com.au/book/the-virago-book-of-women-gardeners/#TheViragoBookOfWomenGardeners #DeborahKellaway #GardeningHistory #WomenInGardening #PrelovedBookshop

At the back of his diaries George had copied a quo

At the back of his diaries George had copied a quotation each year, though he had forgotten its origin:
“It is a sad day when a man sits down and tries to make money without earning it.”Discover the story behind one of Australia's most iconic retail chains. George Coles, a small-town shopkeeper’s son, turned a humble beginning into a nationwide empire of over 200 stores, shaping the way we shop.
This deeply personal history, written by his daughter Judith McLaughlin, offers a rare glimpse into the man behind the business, his values of service and fair pricing, and the sacrifices that came with success.Nothing Over Half a Crown: A Personal History of the Founder of the G. J. Coles Stores by Judith McLaughlin is available for $15 at PLB: https://prelovedbookshop.com.au/book/nothing-over-half-a-crown-a-personal-history-of-the-founder-of-the-g-j-coles-stores/#GJColes #AustralianHistory #PrelovedBookshop #SecondhandBooks

What would you do for the love of a good book? For

What would you do for the love of a good book? For John Charles Gilkey, the answer was: steal them.In The Man Who Loved Books Too Much by Allison Hoover Bartlett, follow Gilkey, an unrepentant thief obsessed with rare books, and Ken Sanders, the determined “bibliodick” on a mission to stop him. This eccentric game of cat-and-mouse is packed with suspense, humour, and insight into the world of obsessive book collecting.Own it today from PLB for just $8: https://prelovedbookshop.com.au/book/the-man-who-loved-books-too-much/#AllisonHooverBartlett #TrueCrime #SecondhandBooks #BibliophileReads #PrelovedBookshop

A lifeboat, the vast Pacific Ocean, and an unforge

A lifeboat, the vast Pacific Ocean, and an unforgettable cast of survivors: a hyena, a zebra with a broken leg, a female orangutan, a Royal Bengal tiger, and Pi Patel, a 16-year-old boy.This Booker Prize-winning novel is a breathtaking triumph of imagination and storytelling. Life of Pi will take you on a journey that explores the limits of human endurance, the mysteries of faith, and the power of hope.Don’t miss this literary masterpiece – Life of Pi by Yann Martel is available now for $9 at Preloved Book Shop: https://prelovedbookshop.com.au/book/life-of-pi/#LifeOfPi #YannMartel #BookerPrizeWinner #MagicalRealism #AdventureFiction #LiteraryFiction #ClassicReads #PrelovedBookshop #SecondhandBooks

"Mother, your boy is a loser."Dan's last year of

"Mother, your boy is a loser."Dan's last year of school just got complicated. Living with his bass-playing aunt Jacq and her best friend Naomi seemed like the best option at first. But between mastering calculus, navigating the adult world, and hopelessly falling for Naomi, life is spiralling into chaos.Hilarious, heartfelt, and brutally honest about being almost 17, this award-winning novel captures the confusion and comedy of teenage life.Take home 48 Shades of Brown by Nick Earls for $8 at Preloved: https://prelovedbookshop.com.au/book/48-shades-of-brown/#48ShadesOfBrown #NickEarls #YoungAdultFiction #CBCAWinner #YAContemporary #Humour #RealisticFiction #PrelovedBookshop #SecondhandBooks

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