The Return of Heroic Failures Stephen Pile

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Return of Heroic Failures

By Stephen Pile

$12.00

A catalogue of cock-ups and incompetencies that can only restore one’s belief in humanity’s fundamental mediocrity. Stephen Pile also wrote “The Book of Heroic Failures”.

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Category: Non-fiction Tag: Humour

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Mineko Iwasaki, once hailed as the best geisha of

Mineko Iwasaki, once hailed as the best geisha of her generation, shares her extraordinary journey in Geisha of Gion: The Memoir.
From her earliest days in the geisha house at age four to becoming a cultural icon, she reveals the beauty, discipline, and complexity of a life shaped by tradition.
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Today's rescued reads includes a stack of award-wi

Today's rescued reads includes a stack of award-winning, timeless stories, from classics to contemporary:How We Disappeared by Jing-Jing Lee – $9
Terra Nullius by Claire G Coleman – $10
Wifedom: Mrs. Orwell's Invisible Life by Anna Funder – $14
Foreign Soil by Maxine Beneba Clarke – $9
Crossing Mandelbaum Gate by Kai Bird – $13
Gravity's Rainbow by Thomas Pynchon – $22
Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov – $9
Selected Tales by Edgar Allan Poe, edited by David Van Leer – $8
Kahlil Gibran: The Nature of Love by Andrew Dib Sherfan – $12
The Vegetable & Herb Expert by DG Hessayon – $14
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Explore history, art, music, and more with today's

Explore history, art, music, and more with today's rescued reads:A More Perfect Heaven by Dava Sobel – $17
Alone in Berlin by Hans Fallada – $10
Bodies and Souls by John D Spooner – $15
A Sense of Belonging by Erica James – $13
Art Detective by Michele Stockley – $18
Swooning by Christopher Lawrence – $15
The Merry-Go-Round in the Sea by Randolph Stow – $4
Indoctrinaire by Christopher Priest – $6
Emerging Themes by National Inquiry into Rural and Remote Education – $15
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain by Betty Edwards – $15
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Delight in the beauty of verse with A Little Treas

Delight in the beauty of verse with A Little Treasury of Favourite Poems by Joseph H Head, available at PLB in this charming hard cover edition for $12.
This collection of over 200 English and American poems is paired with delicate artwork on every page, making it a treasure for poetry lovers. From classics like Poe’s The Raven and Shakespeare’s finest to hidden gems by lesser-known poets, this anthology invites you to rediscover old favourites and discover new ones.
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Praised for its balanced and perceptive insights,

Praised for its balanced and perceptive insights, Bitter Fame: A Life of Sylvia Plath by Anne Stevenson delves into Plath's driving passions, conflicts, and poetic brilliance. With sensitive compassion, Anne Stevenson offers a deeply comprehensive look at the woman behind the works that continue to captivate readers.
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Journey into a world of courage and friendship wit

Journey into a world of courage and friendship with Momotaro: Peach Boy.
This classic Japanese folktale tells the story of a young hero, born from a peach, who sets off to Ogre Island with his loyal animal companions — a dog, a monkey, and a pheasant — to defeat evil and protect his village.
Condition notes: Damaged dust jacket, damaged spine.
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Explore the magic and creativity of today's rescue

Explore the magic and creativity of today's rescued reads:Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart - $13
The Eagle Of The Ninth by Rosemary Sutcliff – $7
Seedbombs: Going Wild with Flowers by Josie Jeffery – $17
Contemporary Bohemian Lace by Vera Levá-Skrovánová – $12
Gymnastics For Men by Nik Stuart – $12
Adam Spencer's World of Numbers by Adam Spencer – $15
Sodeisha: Avant-garde Japanese Ceramics by Australian Gallery Directors Council – $15
The Literary Cat edited by JC Suares & Seymour Chwast – $25
Sly Old Wardrobe by Ivan Southall, illustrated by Ted Greenwood – $35
Bee Man of Orn by Frank R Stockton, illustrated by Maurice Sendak – $25
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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

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