Collection: Nonfiction

Victoria is an outdoor lover's paradise - a cherished Australian hiking destination and must-visit state for any Australian (or visitor to Australia) who loves the outdoors. Extensive areas of Victoria consist of national parks, reserves and state forests. These abound with almost endless walks a...

In Australia's Pandemic Exceptionalism, internationally acclaimed economists Steven Hamilton and Richard Holden explore the public health and economic responses to the pandemic. By analysing the many successes and startling failures of Australia's pandemic response Australia's Pandemic Exceptiona...

Think that buying an electric car or switching to a heat pump is going to save the planet? Think again. We must cut carbon emissions to mitigate climate change. But emissions are not produced just by driving your car or heating your home. "Upfront carbon" refers to all emissions involved in makin...

Filled with reverence and wonder for the natural world, a marine biologist recounts her journey to Costa Rica where she worked to protect the sea turtles, inspiring readers to live their lives differently to ensure the survival of these oldest living creatures on Earth.

This annual gem (produced each year since 1991) continues to take the Australian stargazer on a wondrous journey of the night sky. This critically acclaimed work, produced by three well known experts in the field, takes a unique approach to explaining and identifying the Sun, Moon, planets and co...

If you ever needed a book to help you explore the wonderful night skies from down under, be it Australia, South America, South Africa or New Zealand, this is it!. With hundreds of full colour star charts and maps of the Moon and planets of our Solar System, this book will ensure you get the most ...

The representation of feminine power in world religion and mythology has played -- and continues to play -- an important role in shaping global cultural attitudes towards women and worship. This book brings together a varied range of material from six continents, including ancient sculpture, sacr...

Bludger. Larrikin. Dinkum. Cobber. Sickie. Pash. Illywacker. There are plenty of words to choose from to tell the story of Australia from iconic Australianisms like mateship, fair dinkum, and bogan to drop bears, budgie smugglers and bin chickens. And while you aren't likely to hear bonzer, crike...

Discover the greatest places to experience right now in our epic annual bestselling guide that ranks the world's hottest countries, regions, and cities. Featuring our traditional top 10 lists plus NEW top 10 categories, amazing photography and insider tips, you'll find mountains of inspiration to...

Urban beekeeping has become a booming pastime in cities throughout the world. But why just fit bees into our cities, when we could reshape our cities to fit them?