2024 Guide to the Night Sky Southern Hemisphere
Release date: 18 Oct 2023 The ideal gift for all amateur and seasoned astronomers. A comprehensive handbook to the planets, stars and constellations visible from
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Release date: 18 Oct 2023 The ideal gift for all amateur and seasoned astronomers. A comprehensive handbook to the planets, stars and constellations visible from
Release date: 17 Oct 2023 Michael Palin recreates the extraordinary life and tragic death of a First World War soldier – his great-uncle Harry. From
Release date: 17 Oct 2023 Accompanying an 8-part Netflix series from Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment and George Lucas’s Industrial Light and Magic, a new ‘Walking
This is the latest exciting addition to our growing series of concise field guides. The ultimate keep-in-your -pocket guide to Australian trees, it may be
Your compact and colourful guide to more than 450 rocks, crystals, gemstones, and fossils. Explore Earth’s natural treasures, from their primeval origins to traditional uses
In the early years of the twentieth century, an awareness was growing among European Australians of an unexpected threat, one that seemed the very embodiment
In the heart of Nazi-occupied Europe, two people meet fleetingly in a chance encounter. One is an underground resistance fighter; the other a prisoner of
Understand science like never before. This visual guide is packed with amazing diagrams and infographics to answer all your burning scientific head-scratchers – from gravity
Beautiful new gift edition of the best-selling classic, with foreword by Tim Entwhistle, Director, Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne. Elephantine Boabs dot the Kimberley region of
A jaw-dropping collection of incredible facts about our weird and wonderful world. The bizarre beasts, incredible places, and peculiar phenomena featured in this mind-blowing compendium
Pocket sized but covers more nearly 300 species. Contains 300 photographs illustrating key features. Written accounts on ID, habitat, range and calls. Plastic cover ideal
What would it take to walk away from a dream life in Monaco and a global multi-million dollar business? For Triangl co-founder and entrepreneur Erin
This is a book of opinions and ideas with bite. It’s news that talks back. Founded in 2020, Cheek Media Co. quickly established itself as
Release date: 10 Oct 2023 Celebrates and explains the astonishing range of habitats on Earth and the intricate balance of their animal and plant communities
Have you ever wondered what happened on your birthday hundreds of years ago This Day in History is perfect for history buffs and trivia fans
Where do I belong? Who am I? The blood of my fathers links me to a much older place and time. I’ve walked in the
Trace the inspirational teachings of peace from some of the greatest minds of all time with The Peace Book. “Peace does not mean an absence
A beautifully packaged anthology of poems from around the world and throughout history, all especially selected for reading aloud, with one glorious poem for every day of
This hilarious and adorable collection of cats highlights the quirky behaviours of your favourite furry friends. They leave dead animals on your doorstep. They intentionally
Could there be a more pleasant way to spend a warm afternoon than lazing under a tree reading poetry inspired by these shade-giving wonders of
From secret societies to aliens and assassinations, decode history’s greatest cover ups with The Big Book of Conspiracy Theories. Did America fake the moon landing? Was
Global icon Six-time Grammy winner Headline-maker The most talented recording artist of her generation Much has been said about Amy Winehouse since her tragic death
The first book on Australian trans history exploring the lives and impacts of trans and gender-diverse Australians. Trans and gender diverse people have always been
Big History professor and bestselling author of Origin Story tells you everything you need to know about the future in this ambitious, interdisciplinary book, taking in
This is our world, as you’ve never seen it before. The Earth teems with sights and textures, sounds and vibrations, smells and tastes, electric and
A fascinating portrait of one of Australia’s most influential women. Elected to federal parliament aged just twenty-eight, Tanya Plibersek has lived almost half her life
Beloved by millions, George S. Clason’s classic business book reveals the financial principles that hold the key to personal wealth-now with a new introduction by
In the harsh Libyan desert in the middle of the second world war, Private Jim Moody, a signaller with the First Australian Machine Gun Battalion,
The True Story of an Unwanted Daughter. The story of an unwanted daughter growing up during the Chinese Communist Revolution, blamed for her mother’s death,
The Dressmaker & the Hidden Soldier is based on the extraordinary true story of Peter Blunden, the New Zealand soldier, and Thalia Christidou, the young Greek
All families have their secrets, and a convict ancestor or an illegitimate birth were shames that families once buried deep. Among the best-hidden stories in
Bee Miles was a truly larger-than-life character. Famousfor being outrageous in public, or, as she said, living’ recklessly’, she shocked and intrigued cities and townsacross
In 1855 talented astronomer and scientist Charles Todd had a dream to build a telegraph line across Australia to connect it to the world. This
A delightful reminder of the techniques for household economies extolled by the wartime government. First published in 1943, all of the tips can be used
Jack Davis: The Maker of History contains essays by several prominent Australians that offer new readings and different perspectives on the work of this poet,
Christmas! They say it’s the happiest, most wonderful time of the year… Unfortunately, it’s preceded by the most exhausting, exasperating and expensive time of the
Get comfortable with being uncomfortable – the story of a 23-year-old tradie who put his body ‘through hell and back 10 times’ to prove that
The first joint biography of Bennelong and Governor Arthur Phillip, two pivotal figures in Australian history – the colonised and coloniser – and a bold
BLASPHEMY AND HORROR! SAUCY SWEDES! LUKE SKYWALKER’S CHARRED AUNT & UNCLE! Australia has censored it all. Did you know Aussie audiences were originally banned from
From the author of Steve Jobs and other bestselling biographies, this is the astonishingly intimate story of the most fascinating and controversial innovator of our era—a
In 1977, twenty-seven-year-old Robyn Davidson set off with a dog and four camels to cross 1,700 miles of Australian desert to the sea. A life
On 4 June 1942, one of the most powerful figurers of the Nazi Third Riech, Reinhard, Heydrich, the ‘Butcher of Prague’ and architect of the
The Eureka Stockade is the epic account of the battle for the Eureka Stockade, an iconic moment in Australian history. On the chilly dawn morning
The year 2022 marked the 200th anniversary of the establishment of the penal settlement at Macquarie Harbour. This convict penal settlement located on the isolated
From the No. 1 bestselling author of WHAT IF? – the man who created xkcd and explained the laws of science with cartoons – comes a series
Winner of the 2019 Whitley Award for Illustrated Guide A Guide to Native Bees of Australia provides a detailed introduction to the estimated 2000 species of
What do you need to know to prosper for 65,000 years or more? The First Knowledges series provides a deeper understanding of the expertise and
Aboriginal Fables and Legendary Tales is a magical introduction to the world of Aboriginal folklore and the Dreamtime, for all those interested in Australia’s colourful
A fresh look at the stories at the heart of Norse mythology, exploring their cultural impact right up to the present day. The heroes and
The incredible account of Sister Betty Jeffrey OAM and the Australian war nurses who survived the bombing of evacuation ship SS Vyner Brooke in February 1942,
From Mental Floss, the premier destination for curious minds, comes a deep dive into the the world of words! You’ll discover the surprising (and sometimes
The revised and updated edition of Australia’s bestselling personal finance book. With the latest updates on superannuation, tax and the sharemarket Making Money Made Simple is back
Travel with a group of captured Australian nurses into the dark heart of the ascendant Japanese Empire at the start of the Pacific War. Quiver
The internationally bestselling author tells her own adventurous life story as she enters her ninth decade. From a childhood in the company of her New
Illustrated guide to the geography, geology, and life in the world’s oceans. Take a dive into the world’s oceans to discover their physical features, wildlife,
The story of AC/DC’s legendary front man in his own distinctive voice. ‘It wasn’t me. I didn’t do it. And I’ll never do it again!’
This exciting new autobiography charts legendary broadcaster Sir Michael Parkinson’s love of cricket, football and family throughout his life. Reflecting on his sporting life, he
Windows 10 in easy steps, 6th edition is updated for the forthcoming Windows 10 Autumn/Fall 2021 (21H2) release, and provides full-color and comprehensive coverage of
A personal trip into the uncanny Mirror World of our polarised culture, from the international bestselling author of The Shock Doctrine. What if you woke up
A pacy must-read analysis of one of the most consequential geopolitical events in Australia’s region. In 2019, Solomon Islands made international headlines when the country
Featuring a gold-foil-embossed cloth cover, a ribbon marker and sprayed gold edges, this gorgeous volume is filled with beautiful illustrations and precise notes detailing the
A next-generation encyclopedia bursting with breathtaking photography and packed with the topics kids love most. Experience the world’s most incredible nature, science, and history images
Money talks, but it doesn’t always tell the truth… Fossil-fuelled capitalism, although generating riches for billions, is underwritten by a planetary pyramid scheme – one
Revolution and Civil War 1917-1921 Between 1917 and 1921 a devastating struggle took place in Russia following the collapse of the Tsarist empire. Many regard
The follow-up to the multi-award-winning, bestselling The Lost Boys, focusing on under-age soldiers from World War II. In the Second World War, thousands of Australian boys lied
The incredibly powerful and moving stories of the Anzac kids who lied about their age to fight in the First World War. In the First
As seen on Foxtel’s Logie winning The Good Cop and Channel 7’s Homicide with Ron Iddles “A – Assume nothing. B – Believe nothing. C
The people’s history of the first great crowdsourcing experiment of the Victorian age – the Oxford English Dictionary. What do three murderers, Karl Marx’s daughter
Uncover how a new approach to epigenetics affects the basis for our understanding of evolutionary biology. Beyond DNA is a journey through uncharted territory, advancing
The uplifting true story. A Sunday Times bestseller, shortlisted for the Wainwright Prize. The story of the couple who lost everything and embarked on a journey, not
A fully updated new edition of DK’s bestselling reference book, containing all the latest knowledge and current thinking in a fresh new design. When? Where?
Young nations do the bidding of empire and send their youth to a faraway war. Their soldiers arrive with a reputation for rebelling against authority
Acclaimed historian and biographer Ross McMullin has again combined prodigious research and narrative flair in this sequel to Farewell, Dear People, the winner of multiple awards,
It has been ten years since the publication ofThe Biology of Belief, Bruce Lipton’s seminal book on the relationship between mind and body that changed
The Shipwreck of the Batavia combines in just the one tale the birth of the world’s first corporation, the brutality of colonisation, the battle of
An authoritative resource for understanding the nature of mental illnesses and for pointing the way to recovery, written by two eminent mental health professionals with
An empowering collection written by Jenna Ortega, the award-winning actress starring in the hit Netflix series WEDNESDAY. These deeply personal stories and quotes are accompanied
A Complete Guide to Reptiles of Australia has been the most comprehensive field guide available on the subject since the first edition was published in
In Great World Wonders, travel enthusiast and writer Michael Turtle offers a curated guide to the best UNESCO World Heritage sites around the globe, each
Begin a journey to self-discovery through astrology, numerology and Tarot, guided by the bestselling Seeing Stars author, Stella Andromeda. Each of the 366 profiles incorporates astrological insights,
Discover the joy of the English language with 500 unusual, interesting and ‘perfect’ words that will extend your vocabulary and your appreciation of our mother
Long before books were mass-produced, scrolls hand copied on reeds pulled from the Nile were the treasures of the ancient world. Emperors and Pharaohs were
The remarkable inside story of how two Hollywood A-listers, Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, stunned the football world by buying a non-league club in North
The crime of sextortion has reached epidemic proportions, fuelled by both sex offenders and organised scammers targeting our most vulnerable online. Children are some of
Release date: 14 Sep 2023 This year’s edition compiles the very best of the thousands of new records approved over the past year. And with
An intimate look at Elie Wiesel, author of the seminal Holocaust memoir Night and recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. As an orphaned survivor and witness
An accessible guide to the most recent information about autism The revised and updated second edition of A Practical Guide to Autism offers an authoritative guide to
Translated by Bruce H. Kirmmse First published in 1843 under the pseudonym Johannes de silentio (“John of Silence”), Soren Kierkegaard’s richly resonant Fear and Trembling has for
Every night, above our heads, a drama of epic proportions is playing out. Diamond planets, zombie stars, black holes heavier than a billion Suns. The
Broadcaster Richard Fidler and author Kári Gíslason are good friends. They share a deep attachment to the sagas of Iceland – the true stories of
A collection of the funniest yarns and most colourful characters from the bestselling ‘Great Australian Stories’ series from beloved storyteller Bill ‘Swampy’ Marsh. The term
THE #1 TRUE CRIME BESTSELLER. Serial killings, child abductions, organised crime hits and domestic murders. This is the memoir of a homicide detective. WINNER OF 2021
Meet the outback truckies who brave interminable distances, searing heat, raging floodwaters and foot-deep bulldust to transport goods all across this vast land, serving as
Beloved ABC broadcaster and bestselling author of Ghost Empire and Saga Land, Richard Fidler is back with a personally curated history of the magical city that is Prague.
In 2014, Richard Fidler and his son Joe made a journey to Istanbul. Fired by Richard’s passion for the rich history of the dazzling Byzantine
A common-sense guide to living rich… instead of dying rich. Imagine if by the time you died, you did everything you were told to. You
Winner Indie Book Awards 2023 Non Fiction Book of the Year. The thrilling story of an empire’s rise & fall from the best-selling author of
Lust, science, adventure — Joseph Banks and his voyages of discovery Sir Joseph Banks was a man of passion whose influence spanned the globe. A
Release date: 12 Sept 2023 WHAT IF you still had so many more strange questions about the universe? And WHAT IF Randall Munroe, former NASA
The Untold Story of America’s First Women in Space The Six was an extraordinary cohort of women recruited by NASA in the seventies. Ride was