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Non-fiction books are a gateway to a cornucopia of knowledge.

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.

The pursuit of knowledge awaits.

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Voices of the Australian Bush

By Harold J Pollock
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Oriental Rugs: Carpets of Afghanistan Volume 3

By RD Parsons
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Language

Edited By RC Oldfield & JC Marshall
$8.00 Add to cart
Great Dishes of the World

By Robert Carrier
$9.00 Add to cart
Belinda Jeffrey’s Tried-and-True Recipes

By Belinda Jeffrey
$20.00 Add to cart
Empires of the Word: A Language History of the World

By Nicholas Ostler
$17.00 Add to cart
Outdoor Building Book

By Sunset Books
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Super Learning

By Sheila Ostrander & Lynn Schroeder & Nancy Ostrander
$8.00 Add to cart
Strange World

By Amanda O’Neill
Mysterious Facts
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The Painter as Potter: Decorated Ceramics of the Murrumbeena Circle

By Geoffrey Robert Edwards
$8.00 Add to cart
Dog Facts

By Joan Palmer
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New Zealand Potter Vol 25/1

Edited By Margaret Harris
$7.00 Add to cart
Southeast Asia: An Introductory History

By Milton E Osborne
$8.00 Add to cart
On the Roof of the World

By Reader’s Digest
$15.00 Add to cart
Let’s Explore: Underwater

By Steve Parker
Let's Explore
$9.00 Add to cart

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At Preloved Book Shop we rescue second-hand books, ready to re-home via our online book store with a new forever family...

Discover a wide range of secondhand books in today

Discover a wide range of secondhand books in today's rescued reads!

The Valley of Horses by Jean M Auel (#2 in Earth's Children) – $10
The Atheist Manifesto by Michel Onfray – $9
The Copper Beech by Maeve Binchy – $8
The Freedom of Birds by Stephanie Parkyn – $10
The Thirteen Problems by Agatha Christie (Miss Marple) – $7
The Studio Potter, Volume 11: In the Beginning Was Earthenware (Edited by Gerry Williams) – $15
Our Dumb World: The Onion’s Atlas of the Planet Earth by The Onion – $17
Love, Freedom, Aloneness: The Koan of Relationships by Osho – $9
Lucky’s by Andrew Pippos – $9
Frontier of Going: An anthology of Space Poetry (Edited by John Fairfax) – $7
On The Wealth of Nations by PJ O’Rourke (Books That Changed the World) – $9

From epic adventures to thought-provoking essays, there's something for everyone at prelovedbookshop.com.au

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Here's a selection of today's incredible rescued r

Here's a selection of today's incredible rescued reads!

A Girl Is a Half-Formed Thing by Eimear McBride – $9
Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton – $8
Love That Story by Jonathan Van Ness – $10
Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden – $9
Marilyn's Almost Terminal New York Adventure by Justine Ettler – $8
Murder in the Cathedral by TS Eliot – $9
Not So Black and White: A History of Race from White Supremacy to Identity Politics by Kenan Malik – $15
Malt Whisky Companion – 7th Edition by Michael Jackson – $17
The Book of Frank Herbert by Frank Herbert – $7
The Bullet That Missed by Richard Osman – $14
Blood Music by Greg Bear – $9

Give a secondhand book another chance at being read today at prelovedbookshop.com.au

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Discover a new adventure with today's rescued read

Discover a new adventure with today's rescued reads; from classic sci-fi to insightful non-fiction, there’s something here for everyone:

Marooned in Realtime by Vernor Vinge - $9

The Writing on My Forehead by Nafisa Haji - $12

The Tomorrow Code by Brian Falkner - $10

Maralinga by Judy Nunn - $9

Key Management Ratios by Ciaran Walsh - $9

Chekhov: The Major Plays by Anton Chekhov - $8

Cottage Gardens by Toby Musgrave - $24

Dragondrums by Anne McCaffrey - $8

Beyond the Beyond by Poul Anderson - $8

Canyons of Color: Utah's Slickrock Wildlands by Gary Paul Nabhan & Caroline Wilson - $15

American Wilderness: The National Parks edited by Dana Levy & Letitia B O'Connor - $20

Add some new favourites to your bookshelf today at prelovedbookshop.com.au
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From the sci-fi worlds of Isaac Asimov and Anne Mc

From the sci-fi worlds of Isaac Asimov and Anne McCaffrey to the heartfelt stories of Elizabeth Noble and Paullina Simons, there's something for every reader to enjoy in today's rescued reads:

The Gods Themselves by Isaac Asimov – $8
Dragonsinger by Anne McCaffrey – $8
The Geography of Thought by Richard E. Nisbett – $12
Things I Want My Daughters to Know by Elizabeth Noble – $9
A Song in the Daylight by Paullina Simons – $15
Nightfall and Other Stories by Isaac Asimov – $8
Emily of New Moon by L.M. Montgomery – $8
Judas Unchained by Peter F. Hamilton – $15
The Orion Book of Murder edited by Peter Haining – $16
Dying of the Light by Derek Landy – $15
The Cat Who Walks Through Walls by Robert A. Heinlein – $8

Explore these classic and contemporary favourites across a mix of genres at prelovedbookshop.com.au today!

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A powerful fusion of image, word, and music, Requi

A powerful fusion of image, word, and music, Requiem for a Beast explores the deep psychological struggles of a young man, paralleling the social forces that shape and bind us all.
This remarkable work includes a CD with orchestral music and Aboriginal song, composed by Matt Ottley, blending worlds in both sound and story. Winner of multiple prestigious awards, it’s a moving journey through beauty, truth, and humanity.
Take home Requiem for a Beast by Matt Ottley for $20 at Preloved Book Shop: https://prelovedbookshop.com.au/book/requiem-for-a-beast/
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Meet Commissar Ciaphas Cain, the reluctant hero of

Meet Commissar Ciaphas Cain, the reluctant hero of the 41st Millennium! While propaganda paints him as an inspiration to his men, Cain is simply looking for an easy way out of danger. Yet, fate has other plans, constantly throwing him into the deadliest situations — and somehow, his knack for survival keeps pulling him through.
This action-packed, humour-filled collection brings together three novels (For the Emperor, Caves of Ice, The Traitor’s Hand) and three exclusive short stories. Warhammer: Hero of the Imperium by Sandy Mitchell is a thrilling read for Warhammer and sci-fi fans alike, and is available at Preloved Book Shop for $14: https://prelovedbookshop.com.au/book/warhammer-hero-of-the-imperium/
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This enchanting version of Alice’s Adventures in

This enchanting version of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland combines Helen Oxenbury’s beautiful, modern illustrations with Lewis Carroll’s full classic text. Join Alice as she embarks on her timeless journey through Wonderland, filled with adventure, fantasy, and unforgettable characters!
Perfect for readers of all ages, this hardcover edition is a true treasure for any collection, and you can add it to your library today for $20 at Preloved Book Shop: https://prelovedbookshop.com.au/book/alices-adventures-in-wonderland/
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Today's rescued reads are an eclectic mix of secon

Today's rescued reads are an eclectic mix of secondhand books, spanning various genres and themes! From philosophy and music to Aussie culture, children’s literature, and ancient wisdom – there's something here for everyone:

💬 On Inequality – Harry G Frankfurt | $10
🎧 Needle in the Groove – Jeff Noon | $9
🐾 Aristotle – Dick King-Smith & Bob Graham | $10
🇦🇺 Aussie Etiket: Or, Doing things the Aussie Way – John O’Grady | $12
🌊 Children of the Yangtze River – Svend Otto S & Joan Tate | $15
🎨 National Gallery of Australia: An Introduction to the Collection – National Gallery of Australia | $15
🏛️ Chasing Odysseus – SD Gentill | $12
🎤 Don’t Stop Believin’ – Olivia Newton-John | $15
👣 Reading the Body: Ohashi’s Book of Oriental Diagnosis – Wataru Ohashi & Tom Monte | $15
🌍 Roots of Mankind – John Napier | $12
🌀 The Tattooed Rood – Kyle Onstott & Lance Horner | $5

Add some variety to your collection and give a secondhand book another chance at being read at prelovedbookshop.com.au
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