Collection: Adult Non Fiction

The Power of LIttle Steps is a guide to creating significant changes through small steps to achieve the life you want. Spiritual mentor Sheila Vijeyarasa shares personal experiences and deep insights to help you navigate life's unexpected turns and embrace new perspectives. Filled with inspiring ...

It's almost impossible to feel confident we've made the right choice when we are constantly faced with conflicting data. From choosing the right school for our children to understanding major social and political events, making informed decisions can feel overwhelming. In a world overflowing with...

Before you step into the jungle, there are a few things you need to know... Join scientist Dr Rosa Vasquez Espinoza as she uncovers one of the most unexplored regions on the planet. Dr Rosa is no stranger to the Amazon. Growing up with the rainforest as her back garden, she learnt the lessons of ...

Will language as we know it cease to exist? What could this mean for the way we live our lives? Shining a light on the technology currently being developed to revolutionise communication, The Future of Language distinguishes myth from reality and superstition from scientifically-based prediction ...

After meeting her partner later in life, Liberty was told at age 43 that she had a 0.7% chance of having another baby with her own eggs - and that was with the assistance of IVF. She decided that she couldn't accept those odds and instead, she and her partner decided to continue their fertility j...

A Complete Guide to Reptiles of Australia has been the most comprehensive field guide available on the subject since the first edition was published in 2003. As new species are discovered, known ranges extended and higher quality images become available, updated editions of the book have been wri...

How are we to think about nature and the environment? The idea of nature as it relates to culture, society and humans has always been in constant flux and highly contested. Lesley Head interrogates the ways the cultures of nature have operated in Australia across time, and how these ways of think...

'It was as though England had never really existed'. Budding zoologist Gerald continues to explore the natural wonders around him, enjoying a night fishing trip, receiving a donkey as a birthday present and accidentally bringing a bear home for tea. Here too are more stories of the eccentric crea...

Founder of Keto Kamp and health expert reveals the main reason so many worldwide, including over twenty percent of Australians, are metabolically unhealthy, and provides a 30-day reset to restore their metabolism for good. Metabolic Freedom is for those who are fed up with the failed diet dogma o...

'Living in Corfu was rather like living in one of the more flamboyant and slapstick comic operas.' It is 1935 and the Durrells have escaped the leaden summer skies of Bournemouth to arrive 'like a troupe of medieval tumblers' on the sun-drenched island of Corfu for a new life. Gerald Durrell's be...

Evolution is a series of bets, and no animal gambles the way humans do. This has led us to unprecedented ecological dominance, via the steepest odds and unlikeliest of outcomes, but our winning streak cuts both ways: the secret to our success may yet be our downfall. The Gambling Animal offers a ...

The island of Corfu, where the Durrell family live in agreeable chaos, is paradise for aspiring naturalist Gerald. His battalion of creatures has grown to include eleven puppies, a toad named Deirdre and an unwelcome infestation of scorpions. Yet the human visitors to their sun-drenched villa are...

A beautifully-illustrated account of our lunar neighbour in all its guises: a guiding light in the night sky, the driver of oceanic tides and natural cycles, the subject of exhaustive scientific study, and an enduring influence in literature, art, and popular culture.

In this fascinating science book, a behavioral and bat ecologist reintroduces readers to bats, redeeming their historically bad reputation. These woefully misunderstood creatures dwell in darkness, inspire fear, and threaten danger. They've been viewed as the pawns of evil deities and taken the u...

In this guide, Nigel S. Bamford, MD, provides an essential and comprehensive resource for understanding and managing tic disorders, including Tourette's disorder. This book offers parents, caregivers, and health care providers the knowledge and tools to effectively support children with these neu...

The 60 recipes showcase the seasons, focusing on simple cooking with local produce bursting with freshness, made to be shared. From dishes to serve up at a casual lunch such as St Tropez Ceviche to mains with a Mirabeau twist like Coq au Vin Rose, as well as delicious desserts, including Lemon Ma...

A handy illustrated collection of tried and true techniques to fill your cupboards with wholesome, homemade food - and save money, too. Internet sensation Kris Bordessa shows how to replace store-bought, processed products with your own delicious, nutritious entrees, side dishes, condiments, snac...

From the deserts of the Southwest to the shining Atlantic Coast, the USA is as sweet as it gets. In this tour de food, B. Dylan Hollis takes you on a delicious road trip to taste everything from the coffee-crazed creations of the Pacific Northwest to the larger-than-life sheet cakes of Texas. You...

Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, is an exhilarating, chaotic city with a tumultuous past yet a thriving, vibrant foodie reputation. Perfectly poised between the Middle East and the Mediterranean, Lebanese cuisine is hugely popular - famed for its varied and flavourful regional dishes that emphasiz...

Melding Indian classics with modern global street food. 'Bindas' means daring, carefree - a free spirit. At Bindas eateries in London, Mehak Kansal's bold food feeds the soul, layering flavours inspired by her Indian heritage, her travels, and her rural English upbringing. Her crowd-pleasing reci...

Whether you are a cat lover, armchair traveler, or photography buff, Traer Scott's Cats of Rome will entice you into this ancient city that is home to more than 300,000 cats. Of these, at least one-third are thought to be feral. As Roman cats are protected by law, they have the right to live wher...

Monique Milenkovic didn't mean to build an iconic cupcake brand; she was simply wanting to own a little cupcake store in her local community and craft a lifestyle that integrated her family and her passion of baking. When Monique discovered a surprising gap in the market, her baking 'hobby' bloss...

Belinda Smith-Sullivan's Cocktails, Southern Style: Pours, Drinks, Sips, and Bites is a collection of approximately 90 recipes for classic Southern cocktails, new flavor-profile mixed drinks, and a bonus chapter of nibbles -- after all we are talking about Southern hospitality, and no Southern ho...

Dal Chawal celebrates traditional Indian comfort food through dal and rice, which together form the foundation of a homestyle Indian vegetarian diet. Dal is a Hindi word commonly used to describe all forms of pulses including dried beans, lentils, peas, and whole and split legumes. Chawal, the Hi...

Diabetes Desserts Cookbook For Dummies busts a common myth about diabetes -- that desserts aren't allowed! As long as you plan ahead and use whole ingredients, delicious options like cakes, cookies, and brownies are still on the menu. This book features 125 flavor-forward, healthy treats that are...

Master your emotions, think clearly and make better decisions, even in the toughest of situations. Drawing from his extensive career as a kidnap-for-ransom negotiator, Scott Walker shares practical tools and insights to help you stay calm, act decisively and thrive under pressure. Whether you're ...

What finger foods are best for my baby? How do I prepare them safely? What should I avoid if my baby has allergies? When is my baby ready for new tastes and textures? Whether you're spoon feeding or baby-led weaning, finger foods provide a window of opportunity to put your child's fine motor skil...

Get more plants on your plate, with 60 veggie-friendly air fryer recipes. From snacks to light bites, sides to mains, and even sweet treats, within this book you'll find a huge variety of quick and straightforward meals that make the most of this must-have appliance.

Fish and shellfish are the perfect healthy fast supper, a treat we enjoy when eating out, but often something we shy away from when cooking for ourselves. With Home Shores at your side, you need never do so again. By following Emily Scott's tried-and-tested techniques, and the hints and tips that...

The first comprehensive cookbook on an ancient superfood and the cultures that revere it. Mesmerizing and art-packed, Hot Date! features 99 mouthwatering, date-centered recipes that are the perfect mix of traditional favorites and inspired new creations.