Collection: Adult Non Fiction

This landmark volume presents the most memorable and beautiful pictures from six decades of the world's most prestigious wildlife photography competition. Featuring more than 230 images, with 20 from the last five years, this sumptuous edition presents many of the greatest nature photographs of a...

65,000 Years: A Short History of Australian Art stares into the dark heart of Australia's brutal colonial history and offers new insights into the first art of this country. Long before Britain's invasion of Australia in 1788, First Peoples' cultural and design traditions flourished for thousan...

Name a major global sports icon, and there will be a sin or two, maybe more. Michael Jordan, Muhammad Ali, Tiger Woods, Pelé, Babe Ruth - they all committed their fair share of sins. And we are not talking low level sins like coveting your neighbour's servant, or his ox or donkey, as appealing as...

When it comes to making a sound investment, do you know the crucial difference between real estate and property? The answer is land. Land (real estate) appreciates in value but buildings (property) do not. This fundamental truth powers John L. Fitzgerald's masterful investing strategy in 7 Steps ...

After ten years in New Zealand, Joe Bennett asked himself what the hell he was doing there. Other than his dogs, what was it about these two small islands on the edge of the world that had kept him - an otherwise restless traveller - for really much longer than they seemed to deserve? It wasn't t...

In perhaps his most ambitious and comprehensive work yet, leading psychologist Andrew Fuller examines the most common emotions and explains what they are, how they work, and how you can use them for your own personal good, rather than letting them rule your life. He explains the origins of emotio...

Discover the untold stories behind ABBA's greatest hits, including the iconic 'Waterloo', 'Mamma Mia' and 'Dancing Queen' in this loving and thorough dissection of every album and song released by the pop megastars. From their first single in 1972, all the way up to their Grammy-nominated studio ...

The perfect introduction to Aboriginal art, now in its fourth edition. This edition has been expanded and updated to include and reflect on important artists who have emerged in the last decade, with a focus on the burgeoning of activity in the Southern Desert region, Queensland and the Torres St...

Life is complex and varied, difficult and delightful, challenging and rewarding. In this collection of short reflections Jenny Wilson tackles some of its deep questions, taking us on a journey with her from early morning bird watching to the hospitality of God, from suffering to the anchoring rol...

This practical guide to understanding the cranial nerves as the key to our psychological and physical well-being builds on Stephen Porges's Polyvagal Theory -- one of the most important recent developments in human neurobiology. Drawing on more than thirty years of experience as a craniosacral th...

Should I be upfront with someone I'm interested in that I'm ace or aro? How do I get people to respect my boundaries around intimacy? What if I don't want intimacy at all? It is selfish to pursue a relationship if I don't want romance? These questions are not only a source of deep anxiety and fru...

Whether you're tight for time or have weeks to go until you exams, this book will help you establish a clear strategy for exams and achieve the grades you deserve. Packed with activities and examples of exam questions, student answers and mark schemes.

"Transitioning into adulthood is already difficult, but being young and Autistic can make it so much harder. Leaving the protections and supports of childhood behind can feel daunting. In a world that often marginalises Autistic people, how do you begin to figure out and pursue your own goals and...

After the global pause in 2020, we returned to a world that feels faster, looser, and less structured - our professional boundaries have been erased, social and cultural norms are shifting rapidly, and at the same time, we're facing profound developments in artificial intelligence. We're facing m...

A memoir from the Norwegian explorer recounts his 58-day ski journey to the North Pole, offering a gripping adventure story and a deep reflection on nature, human resilience and the profound significance of this remote region.

As anyone with a chronic illness knows, hope can sometimes be hard to come by. For parents and caregivers of children with serious illness, there can be a real struggle to move beyond one's own grief, fear, and suffering to see what hope means for these kids. Duane Bidwell, who has struggled with...

At the turn of the millennium, digital technologies seemed to have immense promise for transforming our society. With these powerful new tools, the thinking went, we would be free to live our best lives, connected to our communities in ways full of infinite potential. A quarter of a century on, t...

We live in an age of ever-deepening anxiety. Free of convictions, released from certainties, we appear untethered - and alone. The values that underpinned our sense of, and need for, collectivity have been reduced to their lowest common denominator: liberty means nothing more than exploiting our ...

From autism to allergies, ADHD to long Covid, more people are being labelled with medical conditions than ever before. But can a diagnosis do us more harm than good? The boundaries between sickness and health are being redrawn. Mental health categories are shifting and expanding all the time, rad...

Today, trust seems harder to find than ever before. It's hardly surprising we feel that way. Our politics is polarised, our online world is awash with misinformation, and we've lost faith in our bedrock institutions. Yet, without trust, we cannot work together to solve the big problems we face. B...

"Magical thinking" can be broadly defined as the belief that one's internal thoughts can affect unrelated events in the external world. Whether that's "manifesting" their way out of poverty, staving off cancer with positive vibes, or transforming an unhealthy relationship to a glorious one throug...

There are approximately 55 million people living with dementia around the world. It is estimated that this number will rise to 139 million by 2050. And it isn't just the elderly who are affected; diagnosis rates are rising in younger adults, with women at a higher risk than men. For many, especia...

One December night in 1942, a Nazi parachutist landed in a Cambridgeshire field. His mission: to sabotage the British war effort. His name was Eddie Chapman, but he would shortly become MI5's Agent Zigzag. Dashing and louche, courageous and unpredictable, inside the traitor was a hero, inside the...

As organizations grapple with the complexities of governance, risk management and compliance (GRC), AI emerges as a powerful ally, offering unprecedented efficiency, accuracy and decision-making prowess. AI and the Future of GRC: A Guide for Cybersecurity Risk and Compliance Leaders serves as a c...

Carter shows how AI rewires businesses, driving innovation and adaptation. We're not facing a single disruptive force; we're amid a whirlwind of change. We all need to prepare to embrace the AI First mindset. Through transformative insights, this book will recalibrate your approach, embedding AI ...

Here, in Air Fryer Baking Magic, expert baker Juliet Sear unveils a treasure trove of meticulously tested and beautiful recipes your whole family will love, all tailor-made for your air fryer, with nifty hacks and secret tips to get the best out of your machine sprinkled throughout. From timeless...

Every day we draw in two thousand gallons of air -- and thousands of living things. From the ground to the stratosphere, the air teems with invisible life. This last biological frontier remains so mysterious that it took over two years for scientists to finally agree that the COVID pandemic was c...

Delve into the origins, development, and operations of the iconic aircraft, with stories of the brave crew members that flew in them and made these aircraft the legends they have become today. Focussing on the aircraft of both the Allies and the Axis powers, it contains fascinating insights into ...

Imagine evergreen forests, steep-walled fjords, calving glaciers, and the northern lights dancing in the sky. Adventure awaits in Alaska.

This book investigates the ever-popular subject of Australian butterflies. Early chapters explore the lifecycle of these insects, with stunning images showing the progression from egg through caterpillar and chrysalis stages to adult butterfly. It also covers subjects such as defence mechanisms c...