Collection: Nonfiction

A large-scale history of Antarctica. On one level, it is the story of explorers battling the elements in the most hostile place on earth. On a deeper level, it is the story of nations seeking to incorporate the Antarctic into their national narratives

February 1993, three year old James wandered away from his mum in a shopping mall. Grainy security images showed him holding the hand of 10 year old Jon Venables. Venables & Robert Thompson murdered James. James' father describes how his world fell apart

An invaluable guide to help deliver exceptional customer service and keep customers coming back time and again. Includes real case studies from different types of businesses to illustrate the ideas and strategies.

Learn to outsmart your classmates with the tips in this exciting, top secret book! The secret tips included in this simple, easy-to-read text will have you reading different genres, navigating text structures, and more in no time

On 27 May 1967 a majority of electors voted in a national referendum to amend clauses of the Australian Constitution concerning Aboriginal people. This book explores its legal and political significance and the struggle by Australians for constitutional change

This book concentrates on the essential skills of four-wheel driving for every type of off-road terrain. It explains what makes a four-wheel drive vehicle different, how to approach challenging situations, and shows what to do if things go wrong

We are what we eat, watch, buy, read, love, play. It's been a long step in a short time from meat pies, football, kangaroos and Holden cars to iPods, lattes, climate change and MasterChef.

Looks at some of the more unusual and unique libraries of the world, and explores the history and future of the 21st-century library revolution, accompanied by colourful illustrations and brief profiles.