Collection: Adult Non Fiction

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.

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...

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...

Are you tired of sleepwalking through life? Are you ready to feel more confident, centred and connected? This book will empower you to unlock your internal GPS. It's your complete toolkit to radically transform your life. Layne Beachley, one of the world's most successful female surfers, and Tess...

"Daily dharma teachings on compassion, wisdom, mindfulness, and joy--ideal for creating moments of peace and reflection in our chaotic world. Awaken Every Day offers reflections for each day of the year, helping readers cultivate meaning in our own lives and contribute to the well-being of others...

Explains how Ayurveda has understood and successfully managed obesity for centuries and how you can apply its insights to lose weight and keep it off. Explores individual Ayurvedic body types, how wrong foods and wrong lifestyle affect each type, and how all these components coalesce with our uni...

Both a translation and critique of an early 20th century seminal French text on the physical effects of corseting, The Bad Corset explores contemporary anti-woman bias to challenge the commonly accepted assertions about corsetry's contribution to disease, disfigurement, and disorders of the femal...

Players clocking shuttlecocks at speeds of 200 miles per hour, new scoring rules, and nonstop action make badminton one of the fastest racket sports in the world. With Badminton: Steps to Success you will learn the skills and tactics to excel at the highest level.

Nothing beats affordable, healthy, easy and delicious. Vegan recipe developer Sarah Doig checks all those boxes with the humble, albeit mighty, bean. Everyone's favorite legume makes cooking a breeze: Beans are cheap, easy to prepare and great vessels for all kinds of flavors. Not to mention, the...

In this richly illustrated landmark book, author and journalist Will Ellsworth-Jones documents the sold, stolen and destroyed works of Banksy, perhaps one of the most renowned and controversial artists of our time. This is a book about what you can't see: the works that have disappeared entirely,...

This official Mattel book celebrates the life and contributions of Barbie. With hundreds of images and sections ranging from Style Icon, Barbie Evolution, and Fashion as well as a detailed timeline and a section of factoids and tidbits, this book will please Barbie aficionados while also rewardin...

The story that bonds Ernest Rutherford and Marcus Oliphant is as extraordinary as it is unlikely. They were kindred souls whose restless intellect and tireless conviction fused in the crucible of discovery at Cambridge University's celebrated Cavendish Laboratory. Their brilliance illuminated the...

With the fate of Australia at stake, the two great Allied generals of the Pacific War face off against the Imperial Japanese Army - and each other.

An eye-opening and galvanizing look at the current state of anti-racist activism across America. Looking at many of our most powerful systems - like education, media, labour, health, housing, policing, and more - Oluo highlights what people are doing to create change for intersectional racial equ...

Ina Garten, the author of thirteen cookbooks, beloved Food Network personality, Instagram sensation, and the cultural icon whose face has launched a thousand memes, shares her personal story with readers hungry for a seat at her table.

Beat Zen and the art of Dave is the latest travel memoir by Australian author, David McNamara. His new book expands on the world of independent global travel, to capture how the wonderment of an outbound adventure conspires towards an equally profound inner journey. It is a personal account that ...

Becoming a Critical Thinker begins by unpicking where knowledge comes from before showing students how to recognise biases and approach evidence objectively. Subsequent chapters equip students with the tools to evaluate different sources of information, critique the literature and write persuasiv...

Though once scorned by many scientists, the concept of Earth as a vast interconnected living system has gained acceptance in recent decades. Life not only adapts to its surroundings -- it also shapes them in dramatic and enduring ways. Over billions of years, life transformed a lump of orbiting r...

Step in to the inspiring world of digital painting in Clip Studio Paint with this comprehensive Beginner's Guide. From creating your first canvas to exporting your final image, you will find all the steps, tips, and techniques you need inside.

The true story of one of Australia's top cops. Nick Kaldas is a cop's cop. From investigating war criminals to taking down global drug operations, Kaldas has seen the worst humanity can offer. But he's also seen which human qualities can lead to greatness.

Offers Zen and mindfulness-based pathways for leaders and change-makers to find balance in challenging situations by recognizing capacity and cultivating healthy boundaries, self-care, and self-compassion while understanding the interconnectedness of all beings and the need to address societal ca...

Bennelong and Phillip were leaders of their two sides in the first encounters between Britain and Indigenous Australians, Phillip the colony's first governor, and Bennelong the Yiyura leader. The pair have come to represent the conflict that flared and has never settled. Fullagar's account is als...

Gwen Harwood's work is defined by a moving sensuality, a twinkling irreverence and a sly wit. This anthology brings together the best 100 of her poems, as selected and compiled by her son, the writer John Harwood.

Discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet's New York and the Mid-Atlantic's Best Trips. This trusted travel companion features 27 amazing drives, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures. Follow the Appalachian Trail, explore Jersey Shore and enjoy the peaceful Catskills. Get to New...

The border between England and Scotland is rich in history. It has been the site of battles, treaties, castles and crossroads. But it can also be a lens through which to look at the changing history and identities of these two countries. Between Britain is a one-hundred-mile journey through eight...

In ancient times, the vast area that stretches across what is now modern-day Iraq and Syria saw the rise and fall of epic civilizations who built the foundations of our world today. It was in this region, which we call Mesopotamia, that history was written down for the very first time.