Collection: Nonfiction

The Australian experience is set in the wider context of the world economy, with comparisons made with Britain and Canada, with New Zealand and with Japan.

Vegemite is perhaps Australias most enduring cultural icon, but how did this pungent, salty black paste, which for a lot of us is how we start the day, come to be created?

Pictorial account of the Gallipoli war campaign in Turkey. It shows how the Anzacs were commemorated and the growing commercialism in Australia on posters, souvenirs and advertising. Some photos taken by soldiers and illustrations created for newspapers.

Winifred Steger was born in London in 1882. In the early 1890s she migrated with her father to Queensland, where he hoped to strike it rich on a land grant. On arrival they discovered that their land was a prison of prickly pear and was worthless.

In Australia an astonishing 80% of homicides are committed by someone related to the victim or within their close family circle. This book tackles the subject of domestic murders, why they happen, how they happen and the long legacy they leave

Have hours of hilarious fun with this ultimate collection of kids' jokes!

The water for Australia series explores the importance of water and investigates how we can act now to protect our supply for the future.

The water for Australia series explores the importance of water and investigates how we can act now to protect our supply for the future.

This paper craft book for young readers provides step-by-step instructions on how to create adornments from paper that can be cut, glued, folded, curled or formed into 3D works of art, and other marvelous creations, chic accessories or clothing.

This is a rigorous look at the forensic science behind investigations into Ned Kelly. Along with an exploration of the forensic analysis, this book unpicks some of the Kelly myths: Was Ned Kelly illiterate? Did Ned Kelly have a daughter?