Biography general
Biography general
By: Brad Thorn
Brad Thorn's career rewrote the rules of what an athlete can achieve.
From his country upbringing on the frosty fields of Otago in New Zealand to the baked turf of Queensland in Australia, Brad Thorn reveals the powerful lessons he learned in his relentless pursuit of excellence, inspiring reader..
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By: Steve Williams
Steve Williams, arguably the greatest caddie in golf history, teams up with renowned golf journalist Evin Priest to give his definitive account of his 12-year partnership with the legendary Tiger Woods, sharing personal, never-before-told moments of their friendship on and off the course.
When Ti..
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By: Jelena Dokic
The story of Jelena Dokic, in her words - now an award-winning documentary
'A chilling account.' New York Times
This is a story of Jelena Dokic's survival. How she survived as a refugee, twice. How she survived on the tennis court to become world No. 4. But, most importantly, how she survived ..
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By: Roland Perry
'Genius, complex, authentic - Roland Perry captures all the essential characteristics of this globally recognised Australian who was influenced by the giants of science and then became one himself.' Dr Matt Agnew
6 August 1945: the United States launches the world's first nuclear attack on Japan...
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By: Jeff Apter
When Silverchair shuddered to a halt in 2011, there was no swan song, no farewell tour, just a brief statement and then they were gone - after more than fifteen years of brilliant music, five hit albums, legions of fans, millions of record sales, scores of awards and the odd controversy. Three teena..
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By: Jeff Apter
Post-war Australia didn't know what to make of promoter Lee Gordon. To some he was a typical Yank: crass, loud and outspoken, focused on just one thing - making money. But to others, such as rocker Johnny O'Keefe, Lee Gordon was a mentor, a guru and a lifeline to the big time. One thing is undeniabl..
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By: Jeff Apter
In early 1980, 21-year-old Neil Mullane Finn wrote 'I Got You', which became the signature song and biggest hit for the Kiwi band Split Enz, co-founded by Neil's big brother Tim several years earlier. Over the next four decades, Neil not only nurtured one of the finest heads of hair in music, but cr..
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By: Jeff Apter
The rollercoaster careers of the brothers Gibb – Barry, Robin, Maurice and younger brother Andy – is perhaps the greatest saga in Australian music history. The Bee Gees as a group, and the brothers individually, enjoyed several rebirths over careers that spanned many decades, but it seemed that trag..
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By: Jeff Apter
In this deeply personal and insightful biography, Jeff Apter provides a rare glimpse inside Farnsies world. He reveals the drama behind John being named Australian of the Year and how the demo of Youre the Voice was nearly overlooked. And he explores Farnhams relationships with the figures who have ..
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By: Grantlee Kieza
The remarkable life of Australia's greatest storyteller
'A detailed and sympathetic account ... fascinating' - The Australian
A.B. 'Banjo' Paterson is rightly recognised as Australia's greatest storyteller and most celebrated poet, the boy from the bush who became the voice of a generation. He g..
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By: Grantlee Kieza
Champion swimmer, trailblazer and film idol - the adventurous life of our first Hollywood superstar, by the bestselling author of Sister Viv, Mrs Kelly, Hudson Fysh, Banks and Banjo
From the moment she was born in 1886, Annette Kellerman was a force of nature. After a diagnosis of rickets as a ..
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By: Grantlee Kieza
The thrilling life of aviation pioneer Bert Hinkler, dubbed 'the most daring man in the world'
Grantlee Kieza tells the thrilling story of Bert's life and with it the bigger story of how the world was changed forever by men like Hinkler. Fast paced and revealing, this is an overdue, full blooded bi..
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