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Giacomo Brolo, aka Jack, is a mess. He works piecemeal construction gigs in remote WA, drinks himself to oblivion and is estranged from his family and friends. But then Jack returns to his hometown of Geraldton for a family wedding. He hasn't been back since he fled at the age of eighteen, and hi...

A new biography chronicling the life and work of the most famous woman in the history of science, and the untold story of the young women who trained in her laboratory.

Joan Goodwin has been obsessed with the stars for as long as she can remember. Thoughtful and reserved, Joan is content with her life as a professor of physics and astronomy at Rice University. That is, until she comes across an advertisement seeking the first women scientists to join NASA's Spac...

The Dalai Lama has had to contend with the People's Republic of China his entire life. He was 15 years old when communist China invaded Tibet in 1950, only 19 when he had his first meeting with Chairman Mao in Beijing, and 24 when he was forced to escape to India and became a leader in exile. Alm...

Let's go Globetrotters, We're travelling to France to learn about 'Joie de vivre' which means 'a love of life'. Find out what life is like in France. Discover how people live work and play and take pleasure in everyday life. Learn about the food culture and language. And visit some of this unique...

Everyday Permaculture is the only guide to sustainable living for renters and those in apartments or with limited space. This book gives practical and simple ways for people to incorporate permaculture and other eco-friendly habits into their lifestyle, no matter where they live.

The injustices of the past and dangers of the present envelop Aboriginal policewoman Renee Taylor, when her unwilling return to the small outback town of her childhood plunges her into the investigation of a brutal murder. Renee Taylor is planning to stay the minimum amount of time in her remote ...

Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has survived the Hunger Games twice. But now that she's made it out of the bloody arena alive, she's still not safe. The Capitol is angry. The Capitol wants revenge. Who do they think should pay for the unrest? Katniss. And what's worse, President Snow has made ...

Bill and Ben both love to sing, but each one sings a different thing! Welcome to the School of Monsters: the funniest, silliest and most accessible series for first readers, by Australian Children's Laureate Sally Rippin! Start by reading only the last word on every line and work your way up to r...

A girl haunted by tragedy. A boy seeking redemption. A wilderness as beautiful as it is deadly. Zander Rune was the darling of Hollywood until he fell from glory and was labelled a problematic bad boy. His public image needs fixing-fast-or he'll lose the role of a lifetime, and all his dreams wit...

Shocking and darkly funny, Careless People gives you a front-row seat to the decisions that are shaping our world and the people who make them. Welcome to Facebook. Sarah Wynn-Williams, a young diplomat from New Zealand, pitched for her dream job. She saw Facebook's potential and knew it could ch...

What if we could redefine leadership? What if kindness came first? Jacinda Ardern grew up the daughter of a police officer in small-town New Zealand, but as the 40th Prime Minister of her country, she commanded global respect for her empathetic leadership that put people first. This is the remark...

Welcome to Creature Clinic, where a team of dedicated doctors and nurses at the world's finest -- and only -- hospital look after mythical creatures. Here, everyone from trolls and unicorns, to tooth fairies and giants, can expect the very best treatment. Well, with one exception: humans are abso...

A wondrous journey, through realms natural and mystical, FLOW follows a courageous cat after his home is devastated by a great flood. Teaming up with a capybara, a lemur, a bird, and a dog to navigate a boat in search of dry land, they must rely on trust, courage, and wits to survive the perils o...

Meet Stick Man! He lives in the family tree, with his Stick Lady Love and their stick children three. Get to know Stick Man in this fun shaped board book for children of all ages.

How to Retire on $3000 a Week is a comprehensive guide to property investing, designed to empower readers with proven frameworks, practical tools, and actionable strategies to achieve financial freedom.

Yarning across history and into the future, Joshua Gilbert explores a new approach to Indigenous culture and farming, combining ancient knowledge and practices with new technology and insights. Starting from his own Worimi country, where his family history is captured in the journals of the Austr...

From big, hairy spiders and intricate, delicate spiders to pointy fangs and sticky webs welcome to the world of Australia's creepy-crawly spiders! With fast facts, full-colour illustrations and images from Australian Geographic, this book has everything you need to know about spiders, such as how...

The creatures in this book are the superheroes of Australia's animal world, beating all the records when it comes to size, speed, length, strength, intelligence and survival.

From the gwardar to the python, and from sea snakes to the red-bellied black snake, slither through the stories of Australia's most dangerous snakes. Packed full of detailed illustrations, beautiful images from Australian Geographic, interesting fact files and information about what snakes eat, w...

This endearing picture book in rhyme is a love letter to bookshops and the space they provide for discovery and delight. A little boy adores visiting the old bookshop down Lemon Tree Lane with his grandpa - its nooks and crannies, its endless stories, and even the bookshop dog at the back. That i...

"The year is 1937, and the Hindenburg airship is about to land! Twelve-year-old Bonnie has enjoyed her journey across the Atlantic Ocean on the Hindenburg. She's amazed by the sight of New York City when she hears a big THUD! In the moments that follow, she and the other passengers realize the sh...

"The year is 1912, and the famed ocean liner Titanic has just hit an iceberg. Twelve-year-old Annie has left her home in Ireland to begin a new life in America with her widowed mother. The peaceful journey across the sea comes to an end when Annie discovers the ship is sinking. As she scurries to...

Stella knows fifth grade will be the best year ever. Her closest friends, Emiko and Latasha, are in her class and they got the teacher they wanted. Then their favorite television show, Witchlins, announces a new guidebook and an online game! But when the classwork starts piling up, Stella struggl...

Woody, a cowboy doll, is Andy's favourite toy. When Andy gets Buzz Lightyear for his birthday, the flashy new space hero takes the playroom by storm.

Meet Ella and Olivia. Big sister. Little sister. Best friends! This treasury edition features two books in one - Best Friends Stories plus Sisters' Day Out Stories.

Spiro's formula for spidery success: 11% hunger to succeed (or actual hunger) 34% trying again and again... and again! 53% giving it another shot And 2% spider silk. A tale of one spider's determined search for a decent meal.

Red Kenny is on a road trip for spring break with five friends: Her best friend - the older brother - his perfect girlfriend - a secret crush - a classmate - and a killer. When their RV breaks down in the middle of nowhere with no cell service, they soon realize this is no accident. They have bee...

Canva For Dummies is a beautiful full-color reference, covering everything you need to create dazzling visual materials in Canva Free and Pro versions. Discover all tools, templates, and features at the ready, plus utilize expert tips and tricks to improve your design and visual communication ski...