Collection: Nonfiction

For her entire life, Lucinda's mission was to look as hot as possible. She nipped, tucked, bleached, cut, plucked, plumped, shaved, lasered, tanned, crunched, squatted and starved. Then, she broke. All I Ever Wanted Was To Be Hot is a funny, provocative retrospective on the last thirty years of W...

When do you need to see a psychic, and when do you need to quit your job? What do you do when heartbreak makes you feel like a one-winged pigeon on the floor? And how can you be a friend to someone who is grieving, knowing that there is nothing you can really do? Bel and Luce don't claim to have ...

A lobster might seem an unlikely object of aspiration. But lobsters, unlike humans, do not biologically age. In this book, naturopathic nutritionist Bridget Hancock illustrates how diet and lifestyle can complement Western medicine in pursuit of these goals. This simple, digestible guide takes re...

Bahay Kubo brings children together through personal narratives which envelopes (Filipino) values and concerns, recognised as intimately and inextricably linked to broader, global political issues. Bahay Kubo begins with a story about a Crab whose family were taken away by fishermen, and conseque...

This comprehensive guidebook makes planning your next trip easy. Including entries for more than 700 towns and cities from across country, all divided into major holiday region entries that include a destination overview, a handy map, summary of top attractions, major festivals and events, alongs...

This book brings you the first, fastest, longest, largest, biggest, and best records in the world. Track the world's longest migrations, visit the coolest place on the planet (Vostok Station, Antarctica, a chilling minus 89.2 C), see how plane pioneer Chuck Yeager first broke the sound barrier, a...

We're all living in the Taylor Swift Era. Since her 2006 debut album she's sold more than 200 million records, sold out countless arenas and become one of the most influential artists of her generation. Her Eras Tour is on track to gross more than $1 billion by the time it concludes in December 2...

In this incisive and insightful guide to male mental health, popular clinical psychologist Stephan B. Poulter, PhD, unpacks the various issues that stem from male shame, including those surrounding anger, sexual orientation, wealth, physical performance and appearance, relationships, and much mor...

Covering all the main regions of Queensland, from Far North to Outback, the world-famous islands and the populous south-east, the guide helps visitors skip the commercialised theme-parks and over-crowded beaches and discover the places locals love. Get a feel for what makes each region special an...

Take control of your hormonal health once and for all. With practical, expert advice, heartfelt guidance and over 100 delicious recipes from one of Australia's most trusted nutritionists and celebrity chefs, Eat Your Way to Healthy Hormones will help you advocate for your own health, finding inne...