A unique short story collection, not just about Aussie blokes, but written for men everywhere. Crafted with wit and colour, this selection contains fiction and nonfiction stories aimed to entertain. There is suspense, drama, and a tongue in cheek look at the difference between the sexes. This volume proves that Aussie guys can hold their own with every style, anecdotes, short stories, memoir and many poetry styles. A group of Aussie blokes from all walks of life 'The True Blues' contributed to this book. With Aussie mateship and creative endeavour this anthology of unique stories was born, in the time-honoured style of 'the good Aussie yarn'.

Motorcycle road racing at its highest level attracts a very select band of participants; undeniably brave and skilful, but well aware of the hazards involved in pursuing such a career. Looking back to one hundred years ago, an earlier generation of young men was prepared to accept that same challenge. However any comparison with their spindly machines, practically devoid of suspension and braking systems, to the space-age Moto GP projectiles is quite unrealistic. TT winners, pre-war and post-war feature in this selection of iconic riders, covering the period from the 1920s to the1960s. Also included are the early post-war world champions; Graham, Lomas and many others in decades of great technical and historical interest. The book contains stunning pencil sketches of all the riders.

Art Lessons with Aileen McLeod A compilation of step-by-step Art Lessons by renowned Australian multi-medium artist and tutor Aileen McLeod. A wide variety of subjects are covered; portraiture, floral, landscape and seascape, plus an inclusion of porcelain and silk painting.

Historic aviation, in particular World War 1 is an abiding interest for Murray who has compiled a selection of colour portraits and bios of some of the more famous airmen of the conflict. 'Images of Eagles' also includes a black and white photo of the subject or his particular aircraft to accompany each article. The book portrays airmen from the British Empire, France, America and Germany. Some less well known airmen are represented. They may not have achieved 'ace' status but their exploits were worthy of an inclusion in this volume.

Soldier of fortune, James Elliott's quest for adventure takes him to the skies of the Western Front and Middle East. In a post-war situation he becomes involved in a sobering campaign in North Russia against the Bolsheviks, and later a successful Atlantic crossing by airship. The culmination of his restless wanderings is achieved in a pilgrimage to the old battlefields of Gallipoli as a member of a group of ex-servicemen.

A selection of historic events in early Australian aviation. The iconic Kingsford Smith, Bert Hinkler and other greats feature in this illustrated volume by Australian artist and author Murray McLeod. Born in Sydney Murray is a published illustrator and writer with his motorcycle and aviation books and magazines.

This latest full colour book by Murray is a visual feast, and features profiles of players from the Golden Years of Aussie tennis. It is illustrated in both caricature and formal mode with informative bios of individual players. The great players are depicted, from Norman Brookes of 1905 vintage, stars of the 1920s and 1930s: Crawford, Quist, Bromwich and many others. In the post war era, we have other greats: Sedgman, Rosewall, Hoad. Laver, Newcombe and Roche, Grand Slam winners and Davis Cup stalwarts. Our two lady champions are also featured, Margaret Court and Evonne Goolagong, presenting an era when Australia maintained a worthy place in international tennis.

From humble beginnings in 1907 to a last flash of glory in 1961 Norton was in the forefront of international Grand Prix racing. Rem Fowler's win at the inaugural 1907 Isle of Man Tourist Trophy was the precursor of a remarkable 34 victories at that challenging circuit. Their 'works' riders were the very best of that era; names such as Guthrie, Woods, Hunt and Simpson who left an indelible imprint on the racing scene. In a post-war scenario new names emerged; the greatest of their time; Bell, Duke, Surtees and other greats; alas by that stage the circuits were dominated by Italy with their multi-cylinder designs. Nevertheless in 1961 Norton glory at the TT was briefly restored by Mike Hailwood's Senior win and Phil Read's Junior victory.

A review of a unique band of airmen, every man a volunteer, willing and eager to serve in an elite force. From every corner of the Empire they answered the call to arms, to challenge the aspirations of European dominance by a rampant Germany. Following the French capitulation of 1940 and the miracle of Dunkirk Great Britain stood alone to face the Nazi blitzkrieg. During those dramatic months of August and September a numerically inferior Fighter Command withstood a relentless Luftwaffe to effectively scuttle Hitler's 'Operation Sea Lion', the projected air and sea-borne invasion of Britain. Having survived the gravest threat in its history the time had come for Britain to take up the offensive with whatever means at its disposal. Fighter Command had established itself as the nation's saviour; it was now Bomber Command's turn to carry the offensive to the enemy's homeland, to his very home if need be. What began as a tentative, probing campaign developed into a whirlwind of concentrated destruction. With the advent of new and sophisticated aircraft and tactics, as demonstrated by the creation of the elite Pathfinder Force, Bomber Command attained a terrifying efficiency. Against this was an equally disturbing loss rate among aircrew. When the guns fell silent in May 1945 Bomber Command alone had suffered a grievous loss rate of 47,000 gallant airmen. Many lie in graves in foreign lands, some of them the decorated VC winners listed in this book. Let their memory be a lasting tribute to all those who failed to return.