Collection: Adult Non Fiction

The intricacy of modern life has created a false dichotomy between things that are 'hard and important,' and those that are 'easy and trivial'. Everything has become so much harder than it ought to be. But, Greg McKeown says there is a third alternative. In Effortless, he offers practical strateg...

Discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet's Australia's Best Road Trips. This trusted travel companion features 38 amazing drives, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures. Explore the enigmatic Outback, marvel at the lush beauty of the Daintree, and discover Tasmania's Heritage Tra...

Although there are 22 separate Arab nationalities representing an enormous variety of cultural backgrounds and experiences, the portrayal of Arabs in Australia tends to range from homogenising (at best) to racist pop-culture caricatures. Edited by award-winning author and academic Randa Abdel-Fat...

A stunning collection from Sydney poet, human rights activist, community organiser, and refugee campaigner Sara M. Saleh. The Flirtation of Girls/Ghazal el-Banat is a dazzling collection that examines and represents the complexity of Arab-Australian Muslim women's identities, as well as exploring...

In Casting Forward, Steve Ramirez shares his deeply personal and vivid experiences of fly fishing in the scenic Texas Hill Country, highlighting the interconnectedness of nature, conservation, and the joy of fishing.

When the Blackouts' star player Nevil Dooley wakes one morning to don a frock and 'eyeshada', his mother's idle days at the bingo hall are gone forever. Mystified and clueless, single parent Mavis takes to bush-cunning and fast footwork to unravel the mystery behind this sudden change of face. Hi...

Maggie Tabberer was one of Australia's most photographed, most talked about and most loved personalities. Here she tells of her journey from a childhood in suburban Adelaide to the peak of the Australian fashion industry, a journey of stunning professional achievements matched by a rich and often...

Using a unique combination of mindfulness-based techniques and study skills, this book shows students how to apply mindfulness to their studies and everyday life in simple, practical steps. It introduces a wealth of tools and techniques that can be applied to specific study contexts, such as list...

In perhaps his most ambitious and comprehensive work yet, leading psychologist Andrew Fuller examines the most common emotions and explains what they are, how they work, and how you can use them for your own personal good, rather than letting them rule your life. He explains the origins of emotio...

These 18 stories of courage will have you weeping, laughing and celebrating moments of bravery. With tales of activism, of finding a voice, escaping domestic violence, battling and much more, Women of a Certain Courage will inspire awe with the myriad ways women prevail and demonstrate courage.