Collection: Nonfiction

65,000 Years: A Short History of Australian Art stares into the dark heart of Australia's brutal colonial history and offers new insights into the first art of this country.Long before Britain's invasion of Australia in 1788, First Peoples' cultural and design traditions flourished for thousands ...

True crime icon John Silvester has been reporting on Australia's criminal underbelly for over forty years. Navigating the murky intersections between the lawmakers and lawbreakers, Silvester has drawn on a lifetime's work rubbing shoulders with the good guys, the bad guys and the downright dirty....

Did the universe start with a Big Bang? Is light a wave, a particle - or both? Is a "Theory of Everything" possible? Explaining the key milestones in the field of science in a clear and simple way, The Science Book answers these questions and more besides, and is the perfect introduction to the s...

Travel deep underground and unearth the amazing crystals and gemstones hidden beneath our feet. Full-colour photographs showcase the science behind these rare and precious rocks in a fascinating way, bringing to life key topics including crystal formation, identification and rarity. Discover why ...

Good judgement is crucial for successful managers and business leaders. It governs major decisions such as recruitment and project strategy, but also shapes company culture. But how do we know whom to trust? How much risk should we take, and how far should we rely on our intuition? Andrew Likierm...

For decades, Amy ran. Through the dirt roads of Amarillo, Texas, where she grew up; to the streets of New York, where she built her adult life; through marriage, motherhood, and a thriving career. To outsiders, it all looked, in many ways, perfect. But Amy was running from something - a secret sh...

Whether you've made the switch to a vegan diet or are just considering the change, cheese can be the breaking point that keeps you from breaking up. It's everywhere-and let's face it, it's delicious. Thank goodness there's Bailey Ruskus, aka Chef Bai, to hold your hand and show you that creating ...

Significant female figures are helping to break taboos around menopause and open up important discussions, empowering women to advocate for a better midlife experience. While conversations about menopause are important, it is essential to recognize that midlife for women is a complex experience i...

In ancient times, the vast area that stretches across what is now modern-day Iraq and Syria saw the rise and fall of epic civilizations who built the foundations of our world today. It was in this region, which we call Mesopotamia, that history was written down for the very first time.

After the global pause in 2020, we returned to a world that feels faster, looser, and less structured - our professional boundaries have been erased, social and cultural norms are shifting rapidly, and at the same time, we're facing profound developments in artificial intelligence. We're facing m...