Collection: Nonfiction

Rich, beautiful and well-educated, Margaret Clement was the belle of Melbourne society. She was born in 1881 and was last seen on 21.5.1952. A story of greed, deceit, the abuse of trust - and murder.

The Thai-Burma Railway was built with a slave labour force, 688 bridges and kilometres of railway track through thick jungle. The men of the Line died of starvation, torture and disease at the hands of the Japanese Imperial Army - here are their stories

The year was 1928 when two young Hungarians decided to travel around the world on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle with sidecar. This account of Sulkowsky's trip with friend Gyula Bartha gives a very clear-eyed view of the world in the 1930s.

Presents a collection of Bible stories to share with young children. It contains well known stories from the Old and New Testament which have been written for reading aloud.

Forced to flee Scotland at the age of five, she grew up without her mother, was married at fifteen and widowed a few days before her eighteenth birthday - a pattern of upheavel that was to characterize the rest of her life.

An Australian history series written with the Australian History Curriculum in mind. Australia's colonies were among the world's leaders in opening up the right to vote to all adult males & then all adult females, enabling anyone to stand for parliament.

The bioregion of Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and New Guinea possesses a unique natural heritage. ANZANG sixth collection presents more than 150 of the finest photographs submitted to the competition

Few mammals have been so negatively named, but this book aims to reveal the true nature of the Tasmanian devil. Far from being a scavenging, ferocious oddity, it is a treasured and valuable wildlife species, and one that faces extinction.

Veritable tour of recent wrestling history, from Hulk Hogan's showdowns with Randy Savage to the gargantuan struggles between Undertaker and Batista. All are examined in what amounts to a brief for the wrestlers' inclusion in the hall of fame.

A collection of works by many authors describing the development of the city of Melbourne.

A fascinating celebration of the some of the oldest living organisms on the planet, from the grand Oaks of Europe and mighty Redwoods of California to Africa's 'upside-down' Baobab tree, and from the Ginkgos of China and Korea to the Olive tree...

Using facts such as temperature and greenhouse gas records and carbon levels, this book provides key issues surrounding climate change. Looks at environment, cultural and technological changes likely to occur in the 21st century and beyond.

This book is designed to cover the basic positions, techniques and combinations required. Through step-by-step photographs the techniques are fully explained so that Jiu-Jitsuka of any standard will be able to follow and use them.

With a great understanding of what makes a home work well, and a keen eye for colour detail, Blaze shares her many years of experience as an interior designer to help you find the perfect solutions for getting the most out of the place you live in.

An overview of the communications revolution of the 15th century. Looks at the initial changes, establishment of printing shops, considers how printing effected three major cultural movements: the Renaissance, the Reformation, and the rise of modern science.

All these women married or partnered someone who was famous but they steped out and took some fame for themselves with many becoming more successful than their partners and live on in our memorieslong after their partners have faded [Jacket]