Collection: Nonfiction

Geography -- History -- Government -- Economy -- Environment -- Lifestyle -- Religion -- Language -- Arts -- Leisure -- Festivals -- Food.

A natural and cultural history of soil that sweeps from ancient civilizations to modern times, this book explores the compelling idea that we are - and have long been - using up Earth's soil

A miscellany of genuine legal stories drawn from Australian legal history as well as its modern law. If there is any change of focus, this work looks at the people of the law through the prism of established or changing legal doctrines and processes.

This inspiring guide to the world's most glamorous flower reveals the limitless fascination of orchids - uncovering the secrets of their structure as well as providing the key to growing these exciting plants at home.

This intensely personal account of one foot soldier's tour of duty in Vietnam established Tim O'Brien's reputation as the outstanding chronicler of the Vietnam experience for a generation of Americans.

On 6 June 1944 Britain woke up to a profound silence. Overnight, 160,000 Allied troops had vanished and an eerie emptiness settled over the country. The majority of those men would never return. This is the story of that extraordinary 24 hours.

For more than 10 years, Inside Out magazine has brought Australians contemporary craft and design solutions with personality and style - and this book is a carefully selected collection of some of the best, affordable create- it-yourself projects.

Some plants are very easy to grow from a cutting, but others are tricky, unless you use specific techniques, and the right equipment and materials. This book shows you how to grow them all.

The ultimate guide for the modern woman who wants to improve her home without calling in a professional- or a man to help her! Aimed at the novice the Girls guide to DIY covers all the basics from painting and decorating to using power tools with ease

The first half of this book is an exploration of Turner's life and background. The second half of the book is a collection of his original works. These reproductions are accompanied by analysis of each painting and its significance regarding Turner's life