Collection: Adult Non Fiction

The story of Arthur Leggett, a young man growing up in Australia's developing years, patriotically serving his country in World War II, and surviving four and a half years in the hands of the Germans as a Prisoner of War. Australian larrikanism shines throughout Arthur's journey from boyhood to m...

At the age of 31 Jamila Rizvi was diagnosed with a rare brain tumour. When she shared her diagnosis with loved ones, good friend Rosie Waterland proposed the tumour eventually be named "Jam's Jerky" and kept on display in a jar. While this sensitive proposal was politely declined, there was a rea...

The construction of the Overland Telegraph in 1870 is an extraordinary feat of engineering and a wild gamble that nearly went terribly wrong. It was the greatest feat of engineering in nineteenth century Australia, but it very nearly collapsed in the face of monumental obstacles. The year was 187...

'Fire up!' shares some of the lessons I've learned from the first twenty-five years of my life, from growing up in the bush to running across Australia. This is what fires me up every single day. I'm aware I'm just one person among billions, many of whom are far wiser than I am. While this is wha...

At sixteen years old, Lily Arthur was caught between the women's liberation movement of the 'swinging sixties and the draconian ideology that young women should be punished for deviating from society's 'moral codes'. For the 'crime' of being pregnant, Lily was forcibly taken from the man she plan...

Robodebt was a new debt-creation system that was used to illegally pursue close to half a million Australian welfare recipients for fake debts generated by the thousands. It was described by the Royal Commission's report as a 'massive failure of public administration' caused by 'venality, incompe...

This is the story of Peter Norris, the son of one of Australia's most wanted criminals, and his struggle to escape his father's shadow. Born into a life of crime, Peter's earliest memories are shaped by the chaos of his father's criminal exploits. Torn from home to home and running from heist to ...

From the earliest crop plantings to the most elaborate formal gardens, humans have cultivated gardens for millennia. Recently there has been a shift away from clean lines and perfectly trimmed hedges to more naturalistic plantings: the new natural garden is considered and curated, taking its cues...

Brimming with fresh vegetables, fruits, extra-virgin olive oil, fish and nuts, Sarah's family-favourite recipes are delicious and easy to make. This book holds over two hundred recipes, including Mediterranean classics like spanakopita, stuffed tomatoes, roasted artichokes, pilafi and prawn sagan...

Our physical and mental well-being are closely connected to our digestive system. With this book, take a deep dive into the secrets of your gut and learn how food and lifestyle can keep it happy! Whether you'd like to learn about the science behind your digestive system, understand which foods do...

What does America stand for in the twenty-first century? Behold, America confronts this urgent question by looking at the story behind two of the most contentious phrases in the American political playbook: the 'American dream' and 'America first'. What do these phrases tell us about America's id...

The menstrual cycle is a vital and vitalizing system in the female body and yet our understanding of and respect for this process is both limited and distorted. Few women really know about the physiology of their cycle, and many do not see it as an integral part of their health and wellbeing, let...

For decades, Amy ran. Through the dirt roads of Amarillo, Texas, where she grew up; to the campus of the University of Virginia, as a student athlete; on the streets of New York, where she built her adult life; through marriage, motherhood, and a thriving career. To outsiders, it all looked, in m...

A selection of traditional Christmas poetry. Keep your mind active as you read aloud or read along!

A selection of classic garden poetry. Keep your mind active as you read aloud or read along.

Enjoy these tales of the 'good old days' and share your own stories! Keep your mind active as you read aloud or read along.

A selection of verses in large bold print, each paired with an evocative photograph for reminiscence.

Packed with 100 uplifting short stories in large print font size, this book is perfect for the elderly and senior citizens. The primary goal of this collection is to engage the reader with delightful and stimulating stories. Many stories herein may cause people to laugh out loud. And that's preci...

Full of gorgeous inspo and simple advice to help you create the perfectly styled country home.

From her first days as a junior nursing student thrown into a delivery room, through to birthing babies during strict lockdown measures, Labour of Love follows midwife Oceane Campbell as she finds the courage to stand up to doctors, advocate for mothers, catch and save babies, and grieve, celebra...

The house at 38 Londres Street is home to the legacies of two men whose personal stories span continents, nationalities and decades of atrocity: Augusto Pinochet, President of Chile, and Walther Rauff, a Nazi SS officer responsible for the use of gas vans. On the run from justice at the end of th...

"Kellie Finlayson is not a cancer survivor - she is a cancer thriver. This is her story. In 2021, Kellie Finlayson, with a three-month-old daughter, found herself staring down the barrel of a terminal diagnosis: Stage 4 bowel cancer. She was 25. Incredibly, Kellie is still fighting several years ...

At last: a practical and relatable book for introverts, stand-offishs, sociophobes and awkwards. The Introvert's Guide to Leaving the House is stuffed full of game plans for every excruciating social scenario. Journalist and reformed sociophobe Jenny Valentish will help you extend your social bat...

Take a seat at the most sumptuous tables of the ton with over seventy recipes from the world of Bridgerton, the hugely popular Shondaland series on Netflix. The Official Bridgerton Cookbook allows you to prepare a feast worthy of Queen Charlotte herself, with dishes like Lady Featherington's towe...

A revolutionary collection of calorie-counted recipes for your slow cooker. Say farewell to mealtime mayhem with recipes easier than ever before, guaranteed to be used time and again. From fakeaways to desserts and throw-and-go dinners to midweek meals, Nathan has all your favourites covered with...