Collection: Adult Non Fiction

Artificial intelligence surrounds us. More and more of the systems and services you interact with every day are based on AI technology. Although some very recent AI systems are generalists to a degree, most AI is narrowly specific; that is, it can only do a single thing, in a single context. For ...

In ten short and informative essays, Professor of AI at University College London, Tim Rocktäschel, reveals everything we need to know about artificial intelligence. From what the futures holds for AI and why it continues to improve with more data, to how superhuman AI is attainable and why we st...

Johnson demystifies the hype surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) in the context of nuclear weapons and, more broadly, future warfare. The book highlights the potential, multifaceted intersections of this and other disruptive technology - robotics and autonomy, cyber, drone swarming, big data...

For decades, the Kennedy name has been synonymous with wealth, power, and -- above all else -- integrity. But this carefully-constructed veneer hides a dark truth: the Kennedy men's legacy of physical and psychological abuse of women, part of a tradition of toxic masculinity that spans generation...

Having a nineteenth-century apartment in Paris steps from the Trocadéro and Eiffel Tower is a dream. So is owning an eighteenth-century chateau in the French countryside known as the "Versailles of the fields." Having both? That's the dreamy escapism found in designer Corrigan's new book, which w...

At the Edge of Empire is a dual narrative that tells the story of modern China by braiding an intergenerational family memoir with first-person contemporary reporting by the former New York Times Beijing bureau chief.

From empty manor houses to crumbling churches and disused factories across Europe, the Americas, Africa and Asia, it reveals many of the world's sleeping treasures, relics from a bygone era, all with a history and a story to tell. Travel to Stack Rock Fort, a Victorian island reclaimed by nature...

Uncover fascinating paranormal activity on this chilling, nerve-wracking global tour of over 50 paranormal locations. Set out on a uniquely dark armchair journey and witness the shocking supernatural events, ghosts and unexplained phenomena that have captivated humankind for as long as we have to...

People say when you want to change your life, you need to think big: swap job, move house, change partner. But they're wrong. World-renowned habits expert James Clear has discovered a completely different way to transform your behaviour. He knows that lasting change comes from the compound effect...

Audacious Optimism delivers a riveting account of Shanna Adamic's journey from a highly successful career as a corporate philanthropist and former professional cheerleader, to surviving a rare and life-threatening brain tumor, to limited mobility and a 4% chance of regaining facial function on he...

What a famous song is about and what you think it's about aren't always the same thing. National Anthems names the top 40 classic Australian songs and tells the stories behind them - many unknown. From Hunters and Collectors' Throw Your Arms Around Me to INXS's Don't Change and Red Gum's I Was On...

This large-print picture book is packed with black and white photographs of Australian life between 1940 and 1970, including Australian places, leaders, famous people, homes, transport and children, as well as Australia at war. Each picture has a brief descriptive caption in large print. It will ...

Australia's best-loved film critic David Stratton reviews (almost) every feature film from the past three decades in the ultimate guide to modern Australian cinema.

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...

Bludger. Larrikin. Dinkum. Cobber. Sickie. Pash. Illywacker. There are plenty of words to choose from to tell the story of Australia from iconic Australianisms like mateship, fair dinkum, and bogan to drop bears, budgie smugglers and bin chickens. And while you aren't likely to hear bonzer, crike...

Why is there a sense of unease about Australian politics? William Maley argues that a key reason is that while Australia is not facing a crisis of democracy, the functioning of its political system has degraded markedly in recent decades. The Commonwealth Parliament is not a credible deliberative...

The Australian Barbecue Bible covers everything you would need to know about cooking on your barbecue or on a hot grill. Eating and cooking outdoors is part of the Australian lifestyle and this book gives you everything from starters to the best ways of cooking your favourite meat or vegetables.

Discusses key works and filmmakers in its exploration of the matrix of forces - artistic, cultural, economic, political, governmental and ideological - that gave rise to, shaped and sustained the Australian Film Revival.

"Michael and Mary Shelley are Christian fanatics who loathe their fellow Australians – especially their 'reckless indulgence of alcohol and obsession with idiotic ball sports'.Lenore and Tom Blaine are working-class Queensland publicans raising a large family in a raucous, loving, sports-obsessed...

Discover how to achieve financial flexibility with this blueprint for homeownership and worry-free living - get out of the rental trap, get your finances sorted and buy your first (or next!) home.

Whether you seek to gaze at profound mountain views or experience a living green cathedral, be awed by some of the world's best coastal scenery or thrilled by an unexpected wildlife encounter, there is something out there for you. Some of Australia's most experienced guidebook writers, including ...

The ultimate resource for home cooks looking to use lots of Australian native ingredients in their food preparation, but also includes everyday alternative ingredients for those occasions when the native ingredients are not in season or not readily available. It includes more than 150 original re...

Australia's Greatest Racecars showcases the most spectacular machines to hit the track. These are the V8 beasts that created the legend of Brock, Moffat, Johnson, Bathurst and many more household names. This book rolls out a full grid of legendary metal with magnetic attraction for racing enthusi...

True tales of crimes so bizarre you won't believe them. True tales of crimes so bizarre you might not believe them. The mysterious disappearance of thousands of false teeth, international travel via the postal system, doughnut delivery heists, clowns terrorising a neighbourhood, the theft of a th...

In many ways, Australia handled the COVID-19 pandemic as well as any country in the world -- but what did we get wrong? Australia's economic policy response to the pandemic was as effective as any other country's -- and dramatically better than most. Was this inevitable? Was it luck? Was it the p...

Jodie Hare, diagnosed with autism at twenty-three, argues it is time to redefine the politics of who we are. She calls for the recognition of diversity as part of natural variation, rather than a departure from sameness.

A playful guide to understanding the ways of 'normal people', The Autist's Guide to the Galaxy flips our usual scripts about neurodiversity. Following on from her internationally successful memoir, The Autists, Clara Tornvall has written a fun, comprehensive, and accessible explanation of neuroty...

All of us have in our minds a cartoon image of what an autocratic state looks like, with a bad man at the top. But in the 21st century, that cartoon bears little resemblance to reality. Nowadays, autocracies are run not by one bad guy, but by sophisticated networks composed of multiple regimes. T...

In this book you'll explore what's possible when you off-load repetitive tasks, why automation has democratized innovation, and how you can use cheap - or even completely free - no-code automation tools to transform your ability to focus on what truly matters in your business and life. In the boo...