Item category 1: Society & Culture

EDUCATION. AUSTRALIAN. The essential reference for every Australian teacher - further revised and updated. This indispensable pocket-sized resource guides primary and secondary school teachers through the many complex legal issues that arise in the school environment. Covering the key topics from...

WORLD HISTORY: FROM C 1900 -. While the RMS Titanic was sinking more than a dozen ships were racing to the rescue. This is the story of the rescue mission, including the search for bodies that followed. The story of the tragic sinking of RMS Titanic is well known, but less well known today are th...

WRITING & EDITING GUIDES. Write Better Proposals Faster to Accelerate Your Writing Career! Whether you are a true beginner or a seasoned writer looking to secure more book contracts, The Weekend Book Proposal shows you how to take your best ideas and create powerful proposals--quickly and profess...

The NT News is famous (infamous) for its witty front-page captions. For the first time ever, the team who came up with 'Get A Packer Up Your Clacker' and 'Frog Struck by Lightning' have ventured into the archives to share some of their favourites with the world. From six to ninety-six, this is th...

This is the comprehensive guide to all things Game of Thrones and beyond. From the prehistory to the coming of the First Men, through the reign of the Targaryen kings and Robert's Rebellion, this guide tells series readers old and new all they might want to know about the history and culture of W...

"This invaluable collection of essays by published novelists focuses on the journey of writing a first novel. Writers generously offer their insight and advice on the joys and challenges that new authors of fiction will inevitably encounter along the way. A literary agent and a publisher add thei...

From Sylvia Day's 'Bared to You' to Jamie McGuire's 'Beautiful Disaster', new adult fiction has arrived--and it's hotter than ever. But there's more to this category than its 18- to 26-year-old characters: The success of your story depends on authentically depicting the transition of your young p...

In her first book, There's More to Life Than This, Theresa shared how she discovered her gift and her many encounters with Spirit. Now, in You Can't Make This Stuff Up, Theresa imparts the life-changing wisdom she's received from Spirit and client readings. Each chapter incorporates a powerful le...

The QI team have blown your socks off, made your jaw drop and knocked you sideways. Now they return with 1,234 brand-new mind-blowing facts that will leave you speechless. Flowers get suntans; Denmark imports prisoners; Bees can fly higher than Mount Everest; The Republic of Ireland first got pos...

This is the true story of how a small group of journalists uncovered child abuse on a vast scale - and held the Catholic Church to account. On 31 January 2002, the Boston Globe published a report that sent shockwaves around the world. Their findings, based on a six-month campaign by the 'Spotligh...

From the worldwide bestselling author of Eat Pray Love: the path to the vibrant, fulfilling life you've dreamed of. Readers of all ages and walks of life have drawn inspiration and empowerment from Elizabeth Gilbert's books for years. Now this beloved author digs deep into her own generative proc...

Conscious Writing is an original approach to deep creative writing which guides you to realise your true nature, create what you are here to create and write what you are here to write. In this refreshingly holistic book, Julia McCutchen draws on wisdom from major spiritual traditions and psychol...

The art of presenting needs a serious shake-up. Presenters are constantly on the lookout for fresh ideas to get their message across, but mistakenly believe PowerPoint is the right medium to do so. In How to Make Your Point Without PowerPoint, renowned public speaker Douglas Kruger aims to end th...

This unique illustrated book charts the development in military uniform in relation to a shifting world, in an incredible visual directory with expert analysis and commentary.

BRITISH & IRISH HISTORY. A fascinating reference to the history of the London Underground that reveals new insights into the history of the iconic transport system. Discover tales of the first lines and the steam trains that ran along them, abandoned ghost stations, or the latest facts on Crossra...

"This is a practical storytelling guide from comedian, winner of multiple Moth storytelling competitions, and founder of the Upright Citizens Brigade storytelling program, Margot Leitman. Did you ever wish you could tell a story that leaves others spellbound? Storytelling teacher and champion Mar...

This Masterclass will reveal to both beginners and experienced writers the distinctive features that mark out comedy from other forms of creative writing. Having identified these, it will help you then to unlock your inner anarchist, and explore the different elements of comedy, using a combinati...

If you were ill and doctors couldn't help you, would you have 20 years to wait before medical science discovered the true cause of your suffering and the way to get better? What would it be worth if someone could help you recover and heal -- right now? Anthony William, the one and only Medical Me...

Losing weight and maintaining a healthy body is not simply a matter of exercising more and eating less. It is the awareness of the present moment, the realisation of why we do what we do, that enables us to stop feeling bad and start changing our behaviour. With this revised edition of Mindful Ea...

Few things provoke controversy in the modern world like the religion brought by Muhammad. There is alarm over jihad, underage marriage and the threat of amputation or stoning under Shariah law. Sometimes rumor, sometimes based in fact and often misunderstood, the tenets of Islamic law and dogma w...

Perfect for those interested in learning more about what the Bible actually says but who have neither the time nor the interest to read the actual thing. Ever thought you should know more about what's in the Bible, not because you believe in any religion, but because it's the most read book in hi...

Are you weary in brain and body? Do you desire a positive cure for your pessimism? Do you require Bronte to re-boot your broken heart? Do you despair of your nose? Can Fielding open your flood gates? Or Pynchon purge your paranoia? May we administer Austen to curb your arrogance? Hemingway for yo...

CREATIVE WRITING & CREATIVE WRITING GUIDES. Authors are the CEOs of their books, and their book proposals are their business plans. Most agents and publishers require a proposal before ever setting eyes on a manuscript, and it is a crucial element in getting published. Writing a proposal can also...

Students of yoga are introduced to the ancient teachings of classical Indian literature in abundant workshops and teacher trainings. But amidst this abundance there is a hunger for more insight into how practitioners can integrate this wisdom into their modern lives. In today's complex world, how...

An exploration of the dark world of serial murder in the 20th and 21st century. Covering international cult figures from H.H. Holmes to Luis Garavito (La Beastia), examining psychological motivations of serial murderers, and presenting some of the most terrifying unsolved cases to date, Serial Ki...

Profiles the world's most renowned sociologists and more than 100 of their biggest ideas, including issues of equality, diversity, identity, and human rights; the effects of globalization; the role of institutions; and the rise of urban living in modern society.

The ultimate guide to recreating a 1940s look, covering hairstyles, make-up and fashion. The latest addition to the successful Style Me Vintage series will inspire re-enactors and all those vintage aficionados who admire the classic looks of the 1940s. With plenty of tips on getting the details r...

URBAN COMMUNITIES. AUSTRALIAN. The Swan River has been flowing the same course for some sixty million years. This book traces the relationship of European-Australian culture to this ancient river system. This historical narrative is viewed through the lens of schemes proposed for Perth's foreshor...

For centuries, scientists had only one way to study the brain wait for misfortune to strike - strokes, seizures, infections, lobotomies, horrendous accidents, phantom limbs, siamese twins and see how the victims changed afterwards. In many cases their survival was miraculous and observers marvell...

Tinder Nightmares is a hilarious look at some of the most epic fails of the often racy, always ridiculous, "romantic" exchanges on Tinder. The Instagram account of the same name has skyrocketed to popularity for its captivating - and sometimes titillating - ability to capture the real-life conver...