Collection: Nonfiction

We never know when a crisis might explode. Some 'sudden impact' events, like terrorist attacks or natural disasters, blow up out of a clear blue sky. But some crises burn and fester slowly, often with warning signs ignored along the way until, as if from nowhere, the troops storm the palace. But ...

Designed by dietitians, discover this practical guide to the three simple principles that will help you regain control over your health and manage your weight for good.

Clinical psychologist and founder of the Australian Institute of Human Wellness Dr Anastasia Hronis lifts the lid on dopamine to help us live by intention, not impulse. Have you ever felt like you're lacking control over certain habits? Are you curious about the neuroscience behind addictive beha...

Human Design gives us the blueprint to our personality - our strengths and weaknesses, who we work best with, how we communicate, strategise and so much more. Behavioural Specialist, Master Coach and Neuro-Linguistic Programming expert Emma Dunwoody reveals the power of a new modern method, Trans...

Real life gems from the Aussie icon. I have learned that love is what really matters ... My life, and its experiences, have been that journey. I deeply wish that you learn love, firstly of yourself, then of others, then of life itself. It is your true nature. In the dazzling world of fashion, Ell...

For the last 100,000 years, we Sapiens have accumulated enormous power. But despite all our discoveries, inventions and conquests, we now find ourselves in an existential crisis. The world is on the verge of ecological collapse. International and political tensions are rising. And we are rushing ...

Since 2009, Tasmanian chef Steve Cumper has been creating delicious seasonal recipes for Country Style and regaling our readers with the intriguing and often humorous tales behind his dishes. In this brand-new hardcover cookbook, Country Style Seasons- A Year of Recipes from Steve Cumper, we've c...

Can women have it all? What does it mean to be a woman and a mother in the modern age? In this passionate, funny and fierce polemic, Paloma Faith delves deep into the issues that face women today, from puberty and sexual awakenings, to battling through the expectations of patriarchy and the Super...

History belongs to the heroes. But to get the full story, sometimes you have to ask the side characters. The lives of Leonardo da Vinci, Henry VIII and Queen Victoria fill bookshelves and fascinate scholars all over the world. But little attention is given to the ferret who posed for the renaissa...

The quick way to learn more than 6,750 Portuguese words and phrases. This book features a comprehensive range of illustrated objects and scenes from everyday life -- from home and office to eating out and more -- to make vocabulary easy to understand and remember. Free accompanying audio app feat...