Collection: Nonfiction

Good online behaviour keeps us and our computers safe. It also contributes to better schools and communities when people behave well towards each other in cyberspace. In this book find examples of good and bad online behaviour and what children can do if they feel unsafe online.

What's the meaning of a bee's waggle dance? Who thought budgie smugglers into being? And why is cancer so damn hard to cure? Australia's best journalists reveal the complex workings of the world - from outer space and the deep sea to our own backyards - as they delve into life's mysteries, answer...

One of Australia's most enduring and strangest mysteries, Swamp is a story of greed, deceit, the abuse of trust - and murder. International journalist and acclaimed writer Richard Shears uncovers new evidence in the case of the mysterious disappearance of Margaret Clement - the 'Lady of the Swamp...

Fresh, flavourful and good-for-you. Add joy and diversity to your plates with 100 plant-based recipes for every occasion -- making it easier than ever to stay nourished. Every dish is crafted by Sarah Cobacho, nutritionist and creator of plantbaes, to make you feel your best and cover all your nu...

Andy Atkinson and Cheryl Henry met on a blind date arranged by friends and hit it off immediately. On their second date at Bayou Mama's, they left together to visit a spot known as "Lovers' Lane." Within hours, Andy was found tied to a tree with his throat slashed, and Cheryl was discovered raped...

Raparapa is a raw and gritty history that captures the harsh realities endured by Aboriginal drovers in the Kimberley. These storytellers capture a slice of history and showcase those who have persevered through impossible odds. Their strong work ethic is matched only by their love of the Kimberl...

Navigating life with an anxiety disorder can seem impossible. From uncontrollable panic attacks to fear of normal bodily functions, obsessive thinking, chronic avoidance and 'what-if's'. When you have tried everything to feel normal again, only to feel worse than ever before, it's hard not to los...

It is difficult to take myself back to the beginning, and even more difficult to share such a private time in my life. But I will. It's how I will find meaning from the loss, from the universe robbing the kids and me of an extraordinary father and husband, by paying it forward to you. In this dee...

At the age of 31 Jamila Rizvi was diagnosed with a rare brain tumour. When she shared her diagnosis with loved ones, good friend Rosie Waterland proposed the tumour eventually be named "Jam's Jerky" and kept on display in a jar. While this sensitive proposal was politely declined, there was a rea...

What if the key to raising confident, happy, grounded children was tapping into their innate wisdom? Welcome to a new era of 'past life parenting.' Today's young people are not like any generations before them. They are sensitive, intuitive and shockingly eloquent. According to research, many can...