Item category 1: Health & Well-being

What lessons might cancer teach him before it finishes him off? Peter Goldsworthy asks, obliquely. A GP of forty years' practice, as well as one of Australia's most awarded and celebrated writers, Goldsworthy ('Doctor Pete' to his patients) brings his characteristic black humour and storytelling ...

The Cancer Guide is a definitive and inspirational book designed to help patients, partners, family and work colleagues navigate the trials and difficulties associated with cancer and its treatment. With over forty years worth of experience to her name, O’Dwyer writes about cancer with humanity a...

Creative First Aid is your practical guide to taking matters into your own hands, literally. It's about the proven positive effects of making something - a garden, a story, a meal, a drawing - and the powerful interaction this process can have on your mental, emotional and physical state.

Emmeline Clein's own history of disordered eating began when she was just twelve. In Dead Weight, alongside her own experience and through the stories of other women - famous figures from across time and popular culture, and girls she's known and loved - she traces the medical and cultural histor...

Managing diabetes and pre-diabetes is easier when you understand how carbohydrates affect your blood-glucose levels. This book is your one-stop guide to doing just that. Learn to accurately count carbs and figure out the right amount for you. Plan and portion meals that will keep you healthy and ...

Dreamy Anime Hair is a guide for everyone, from the most dedicated cosplayer to your everyday anime fan. This book includes a list of tools and basic techniques that will help you build your perfect look, and each tutorial includes simple, illustration-driven instructions, a gorgeous photo of the...

Why do we have nightmares? Get hangry? Relive embarrassing memories? Find canned laughter so annoying and fake news so effective? Emotions can be a pain. If only we were more rational, life would be a lot easier, wouldn't it? Dean Burnett certainly used to think so. And then, in April 2020, his f...

Burnout is said to be the defining feeling of the post-pandemic world - but why are we all so exhausted? Some of us struggle with perfectionism, while others are simply overwhelmed by the demands of modern life. But whatever you're feeling, you are not alone - and this liberating, enlightening gu...

Despite living in a world where instant communication is at our fingertips, it sometimes feels harder than ever to make meaningful connections. There's an overwhelming focus on romantic partners, but frankly, we're sick of platonic relationships missing out on the hype. Friendships are some of th...

Food is our greatest ally for good health, but the question of what to eat in the age of ultra-processed food has never seemed so complicated. Drawing on cutting-edge research and personal insights, Professor Tim Spector offers clear answers in this definitive, easy-to-follow guide to the new sci...

To the outside world, Emily looks like a typical girl, with a normal family, living an ordinary life. But inside, Emily does not feel typical, and the older she gets, the more she realises that she is different. As she finally discovers when she is 16, Emily is autistic. Girl Unmasked is the extr...

Better gut health, better you! The Gut Repair Plan is packed full of essential information about how the digestive system works, the good and bad bacteria in our gut, which foods are prebiotic and probiotic superstars, and which are the worst offenders. Sarah examines the science behind gut healt...

Take back control of your health and find your balance again, for a happier, healthier YOU. Join the thousands of women living their best life thanks to the Happy Healthy You philosophy. This book will help you understand your body, how to regenerate your health through diet and lifestyle, and ch...

Prolonged stress dysregulates the nervous system, keeping us wired for burnout, anxiety, trauma, and chronic symptoms, long after the stressful event has passed. Trauma is not in your head; it's in your body. Traditional medicine and therapy often fails to solve the problem. However, it is possib...

Are you trapped in a cycle of unhealthy habits? You are not alone - we all have unique barriers that get in the way of making permanent changes to our health. Packed with bite-sized advice, The Health Habit is for anybody stuck repeating the same habits and looking for practical solutions that wi...

Farnoosh Torabi is familiar with fear. Growing up in the 1980s as the daughter of Iranian immigrants, she was warned to proceed with caution and play it safe. She spent her childhood immersed in fear -- of rejection, loneliness, missed opportunities, and falling short of her potential. Of course,...

Tia Toomey, the world's fittest woman, has won the CrossFit Games an incredible six years in a row and is undeniably a true warrior. She has also trained for the Winter Olympics in bobsledding, competed in the Summer Olympics in weightlifting, and was a Commonwealth Games gold medalist. She is, i...

High Blood Pressure For Dummies explains all you need to know about blood pressure -- and what to do when it gets too high. High blood pressure can lead to serious complications, but with lifestyle changes and medication, it's easily treatable. This jargon-free, compassionate book walks you throu...

Do you always show up for everyone else, get praised for you strength and look like you have it all together? While secretly inside you're wracked with self-doubt, intense worry, or fear of failure? These are the two sides of high-functioning anxiety. Psychologist Dr. Lalitaa Suglani is here to t...

Experience yoga and connect with the inner you. A complete workout for the mind, body, and soul with authentic yoga from the country of its origin. Restorative and holistic, How to Fall in Love with Yoga is a stroll through the world of yoga, where Sarvesh Shashi, encourages readers to experience...

Relationships everywhere are in crisis due to our inability to have problem-solving, connected conversations. But New York Times bestselling authors Dr. Harville Hendrix and Dr. Helen LaKelly Hunt believe the components of safe conversations are teachable to everyone.

In a world where it can seem impossible to feel that you are ever good enough, and where it's easy to judge yourself by the unrealistic standards of social media, I Decided to Live as Me offers guidance and encouragement for celebrating yourself and feeling comfortable in your own skin. Kim Suhyu...

Personal trainer to the stars Jono Castano's celebrity clients range from Rebel Wilson and Sir Richard Branson to sports people such as superstar cricketer Michael Clarke. The motivator for thousands of powerful fitness transformations, he was also the in-house trainer at Men's Health Magazine an...

How many times have you heard that family is sacred, even when your reality is different? 'It's Them, Not You' smashes the false narrative that family is everything. Equipping you with a deeper understanding of toxic family dynamics, resilience and wellbeing coach Josh Connolly will validate your...

Feghali remaps Cana'an and its crossroads, exploring the complexities, systemic impacts, and yearnings of diaspora. She shows how ancestral healing practices connect land and kin -- calling back and forth across geographies and generations and providing an embodied lifeline for regenerative heali...

Languishing is a must-read for anyone tempted to downplay the feelings of demotivation and emptiness they've been experiencing, to help them find true flourishing in our short time on earth.

Become happier, more confident, and secure with a viral, life-changing hack that teaches you to focus on what you can control about yourself vs trying to control others-from Mel Robbins, host of the #1 Mel Robbins Podcast and New York Times best-selling author.

A revolutionary framework for living well in a broken world, from acclaimed author and psychologist Dr Ahona Guha. How can I manage heartbreak? How do I cope with death? How can I learn to tolerate anxiety and hold hope? In this helpful, practical guide to good psychological health, Dr Ahona Guha...

The definitive guide to Long COVID, by Australia's leading rehabilitation specialist. In a few short years, Long COVID has established itself as one of our most significant health conditions, estimated to have affected up to 1 million Australians and that number is rising. Until now, the lack of ...

The M Word is all about you and your choices. Are you being offered the best solutions for your menopause issues? Because there are great solutions to help you thrive in this new stage of life. What happens to your body once key hormones begin to diminish? What are the pros and cons of HRT? Which...