Collection: Nonfiction

The bisexual experience is, by necessity, incredibly diverse - we are likely to be attracted to different genders, form part of multiple marginalised groups, and be perceived (depending on the gender of our partner) in wildly different ways. This anthology is a radical and ambitious attempt to ca...

Filled with first-hand accounts and the best kept secrets to help your relationship bloom, this book is a deep dive into loving autistic relationships and the unique strengths that drive them. Based on clinical experience and emerging research, ASC counselling expert Eva Mendes explores the compl...

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...

The mysteries of life, from DNA and cells to evolution and ecology, all explained with simple words and clever graphics The simplest, most visual guide to the science of life - ever How do vaccines work? What is special about stem cells? How did we evolve from bacteria? The science of life can be...

Is a patrimony something we inherit or something we create? Does it mark the continuation of the past or its disappearance? Combining elements of criticism, cultural history and memoir, Patrimonies addresses the questions: How do we take from and give back to those who came before? How have their...

An essential introduction to the history, concepts, and thinking behind philosophy that demystifies what can often be daunting subject matter, laid out in DK's signature style. Are the ideas of René Descartes, Mary Wollstonecraft, John Locke, and Thomas Hobbes still relevant today? The Philosoph...

At the age of eighteen, Kari Gislason arrives on the island of Corfu after a life-altering encounter with his father in Iceland. Looking for adventure, he decides to stay after meeting the Pirate, a mysterious Greek stranger who offers him work - only to find himself eventually fleeing the island...

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...

In the archives of the national library, a researcher named Linda sees a nine year-old girl's face in the pages of a yellowed newspaper, and the seed of an obsession is planted in her mind. Birgitta Sivander was brutally murdered one night in May 1948. The culprit was never found. Linda feels a d...

Discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet's Australia's Best Road Trips. This trusted travel companion features 38 amazing drives, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures. Explore the enigmatic Outback, marvel at the lush beauty of the Daintree, and discover Tasmania's Heritage Tra...