Collection: Nonfiction

Trouwerner is an inviting yarn between Elder Aunty Patsy Cameron, the 28th Tasmanian Governor Kate Warner, and journalist Martin Flanagan. It weaves through the coming-into-being time, Trouwerner's colonisation and the lies of history, to the power of truth-telling and hope for the future. It is ...

Uncover the untold story of a forgotten battle off Australia's shores The official history of the Royal Australian Air Force claims that no enemy submarines operating off the Australian coast during World War II were sunk. But what if history got it wrong? In a fierce and decisive air action off ...

Divorce The Court is an essential book for anyone navigating the emotionally charged and complex journey of separation. Caroline Counsel draws from her extensive experience as a family lawyer, mediator and independent children's lawyer to provide unique insights into the psychological challenges ...

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 thousands ...

From madmen to matriarchs, stooges to heroes, eye-watering bungles to sweet justice – strap yourself in for a masterclass in storytelling from Australia’s most formidable crime reporter. True crime icon John Silvester has been reporting on Australia’s criminal underbelly for over forty years. Nav...

Did the universe start with a Big Bang? Is light a wave, a particle - or both? Is a "Theory of Everything" possible? Explaining the key milestones in the field of science in a clear and simple way, The Science Book answers these questions and more besides, and is the perfect introduction to the s...

Travel deep underground and unearth the amazing crystals and gemstones hidden beneath our feet. Full-colour photographs showcase the science behind these rare and precious rocks in a fascinating way, bringing to life key topics including crystal formation, identification and rarity. Discover why ...

Good judgement is crucial for successful managers and business leaders. It governs major decisions such as recruitment and project strategy, but also shapes company culture. But how do we know whom to trust? How much risk should we take, and how far should we rely on our intuition? Andrew Likierm...

It's easier than ever to fine-tune our health. We can access the latest science in diet and exercise to inform our decisions. Yet our knowledge and provision when it comes to contraception is woefully inadequate. The choices we make with our contraception can have wide-ranging consequences for ou...

For decades, Amy ran. Through the dirt roads of Amarillo, Texas, where she grew up; to the streets of New York, where she built her adult life; through marriage, motherhood, and a thriving career. To outsiders, it all looked, in many ways, perfect. But Amy was running from something - a secret sh...