Collection: Adult Non Fiction

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...

No more throwing out failed starter, getting bored with the same old loaf or being too intimidated to even start! This all- in-one handbook is packed with sourdough whisperer Elaine Boddy's most current and comprehensive wisdom, not to mention more than 75 recipes to fuel your creativity. From ne...

Every day we're bombarded with methods, mantras and life hacks that promise us wellness and prosperity - while time and talent remain some of our most squandered resources. The average full-time worker will spend 80,000 hours at their job: are you making the most of them? Do you truly believe in ...

'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...

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...

'Ageing Gracefully' breaks down the many ways in which readers can remain healthy and well as they navigate the challenges of life, alongside practical guidance on how to apply this knowledge to everyday.

After spending their early years together in conflict zones as foreign correspondents, and living in Sydney, Geraldine Brooks and Tony Horwitz settled down to raise two boys on Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. The life they built was one of meaningful work, good humour, and tenderness, as they s...

Forget 'self-help' and embrace 'shelf-help' by discovering that books and reading may be the answer to your anxiety. You've recognized (like millions of us) that you're anxious. So, what now? Daisy Buchanan doesn't have the answer - but she's found something to soothe her incessant questioning. T...

Unions are making a comeback. Labour disputes around the world have hit the headlines as unions take action to challenge inequality. But while media coverage has increased, understanding of unions has not. In this lively history of Australian unionism Liam Byrne seeks to illuminate what unionism ...

As part of the controversial Earl Grey Scheme, this is the true story of the Kerry girls who were shipped to Australia from the four Kerry workhouses of Dingle, Kenmare, Killarney and Listowel in 1849 and 1850. Leaving behind scenes of destitution and misery, the girls, some of whom spoke only Ir...

I'm always asked questions - by fans, by other actors and friends, by my grandchildren. They want to know how I've lasted so long, how I handle fame, why I chose to do some of my films, which films and actors I like best and so forth. They also want to know what makes me tick, what makes me get u...

A celebration of beautiful homes around the world that let the outside in. From the authors of Plantopedia, Indoor Jungle, and Leaf Supply comes Outside In, a beautifully photographed homage to the connection between thoughtful design and the natural world. Exploring 20 remarkable homes from acro...

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...

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

On the First Fleet of 1788, at least 15 convicts were of African descent. By 1840 that number had risen to almost 500. Among them them were David Stuurman, a revered South African chief transported for anti-colonial insurrection; John Caesar, who became Australia's first bushranger; Billy Blue, t...

Chip7Land is a chaotic, energetically produced monograph that highlights some of Chip's work over the last 20 years. Executed in his 'techno-organic' style he moves freely between wall and canvas, always expressing himself with vivid colours that leap off the pages. Art directed by Chip himself t...

Create and nurture your own fruit and vegetable garden with 'Growing Your Own Fruit and Vegetables'. With a little preparation and enthusiasm even the beginner gardener will be able to harvest produce from their own plot in no time. Drawing on her knowledge inherited from three generations of gar...

An intimate biography of tennis's living legend Rafael Nadal. Tennis is not short on history. When Nadal arrived on the scene in 2005, the record for men's singles titles at the French Open stood at six, held by Bjorn Borg. Almost twenty years later, Nadal has more than doubled Borg's total with ...

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...

Drawing on interviews and insights with luminaries of the Left, a leading progressive voice -- and the first content creator to interview President Biden -- lays bare the long con of the modern Republican, explaining how American politics has turn into a dumpster fire and what we can do to preser...

In Well Fed, James Collier, former NHS dietitian and co-founder of Huel, is on a mission to debunk the myths about food and nutrition to reveal why what we eat is not only having a devastating impact on our health, but also on our planet.

Are you often told to stop taking things to heart or to toughen up? Do you have a lot of empathy for others? Overanalyze things and get 'stuck in your own head'? Or become easily overwhelmed and frequently need to withdraw? If the answer is "yes", you are probably a Highly Sensitive Person and th...

Published in the National Gallery's Bicentenary year, this is the story of how one of the world's finest collections of paintings was formed by (and for) the people of Britain For two hundred years the National Gallery has been at the heart of the nation's life. Established in 1824 and situated i...

Moments at Home celebrates the signature aesthetic of one of Australia's leading interiors stylist, Steve Cordony, in order to inspire home lovers globally. Steve seeks to share insightful interior styling and tablescaping ideas as well as small, everyday details which are the soul of the home. I...

The key is Courage. Discover 10 Second ways of transforming your fears and anxieties, turning them into confident and empowering experiences. With smart, quick, and easy tips and principles, 10 Seconds of Courage trains you to be mindful, prepared, brave and a presenter that other presenters will...

Even today, birds are hugely symbolic. From songbirds to seagulls, nightingales to morning larks, we still use the cultural language of the avian world. Doves bring peace, storks carry newborn babies. Robins mark Christmas, hens Easter. Blackbirds and thrushes herald the dawn, owls welcome in the...

After the Second World War, Labor Prime Minister Ben Chifley embarked on a radical plan to replace Australia's century-old banking system with a single national bank. The proposal passed into legislation in 1947, igniting a nationwide wave of resistance.

When Pat Cummins unexpectedly became Australia's 47th Test captain at age 28, he inherited a team with a long and storied history, but also one on the cusp of reinvention. It was the beginning of a personal leadership journey for him, a unique moment of challenge and pressure that would see him b...

When lockdown led busy professional Chloe to leave the city and return to the countryside of her childhood, she never expected to find herself custodian of a newly born hare. Yet when she finds the creature, endangered, alone and no bigger than her palm, she is compelled to give it a chance at su...

You may think that living sustainably is too hard and expensive, but that's not the case! Banish founder Lottie Dalziel offers you all the best ideas to help you be kind to the earth and your bank account. Every part of life is covered so you can decide what action you want to take first and how ...