Collection: Nonfiction

Hannah Rigby, a poor Liverpool seamstress, prisoner, and serial thief, was exiled from her homeland and oppressed by poverty and rigid social mores. Used and discarded by a series of men, she became an "exemplary" servant with a love for life and a single mother determined to keep her family toge...

Yes, you can look good and feel good again! And contrary to what you may have heard from some menopausal celebrity, you don’t need to do long, intense workouts six times a week or subsist on a cup of bone broth until dinnertime. Yes, your body is changing, and you need to do things differently—an...

The moving story of an Indigenous woman who beat disadvantage and violence to become one of Australia's most influential political voices. Jacinta Nampijinpa Price was nine months pregnant and due to give birth the night she attended her high school formal. With her baby tucked in her arms, she c...

What if the key to happiness, success, and love was as simple as two words?If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated with where you are, the problem isn't you. The problem is the power you give to other people. Two simple words-Let Them-will set you free. Free from the opinions, drama...

When Tsar Nicholas II fell from power in 1917, Imperial Russia faced a series of overlapping crises, from war to social unrest. Though Nicholas's life is often described as tragic, it was not fate that doomed the Romanovs-it was poor leadership and a blinkered faith in autocracy. Based on a trove...

There are few things more heartwarming than seeing a happy, healthy relationship between dogs and children. Yet many dogs end up in rescue centres because their owners struggle to manage problem behaviours or cultivate a safe environment at home. Adam Spivey is here to change that. He has helped ...

Endurance, Determination and Grit: The first ever man to run the length of Africa shares his inspirational story 10,000 miles. 16 countries. 352 days. Hardest Geezer, Russ Cook, is the first person to ever run the entire length of Africa. From his starting point in Cape Agulhas, South Africa, thr...

Hand Dyed Designs: A Guide to Dyeing Textiles with Plants guides you through the fascinating world of natural dyeing and the rainbow of colours that can be made with plants. Hand Dyed Designs is your ultimate guide to the art of natural dyeing, offering a sustainable approach to creating stunning...

The Fighter is the compelling life story of Australian Muay Thai legend 'John' Wayne Parr - a fighter's odyssey full of twists, turns, world titles, personal challenges and triumphs. Hailed as a legend in the fighting world, ten-time Muay Thai and kickboxing world champion 'John' Wayne Parr knew ...

Forget the latest gadgets, the humble freezer is the unsung hero of every home kitchen! In Cook Ahead, Justine Schofield shows you how to make the most of yours, saving time and money in the process. Justine covers everything you need to know about freezing, from organisation, storage and labelli...