Collection: Nonfiction

The Vance family story begins hopefully in post-war America. J. D.’s grandparents were “dirt poor and in love,” and moved north from Kentucky’s Appalachia region to Ohio in the hopes of escaping the dreadful poverty around them. They raised a middle-class family, and eventually their grandchild (...

These notes are your all-in-one, comprehensive guide to the Year 8 Maths course! Based on the Australian National Curriculum, they cover every topic in detail with tonnes of worked solutions, diagrams, simple explanations, and tips from our high-achieving authors. This book is the perfect tool to...

In this thought-provoking exploration, writer and activist Soraya Chemaly challenges our common, most dearly held myths of resilience and urges us to shift our perspective from prioritizing individualized traits and skills to uplifting collective care, material life, and open-ended connections wi...

When her husband of nearly thirty years doesn't answer his phone, Ailsa Piper knows something is wrong. She calls their neighbour, and minutes later, he rings back. 'Oh, Ailsa. I'm so sorry,' he says. Five words to change a life. Wanting to flee her shattered world in Melbourne, Ailsa migrates no...

As a young adult, years of physical abuse had ended, Maggie Walters (continually struggles with an unpredictable temper and socially difficult behaviour) has to leave yet another job due to her unpredictable temper and socially difficult behavior. Eventually she is diagnosed with Multiple Persona...

An exhilarating reappraisal of one of the most dramatic years in European history There can be few more exciting or frightening moments in European history than the spring of 1848. As if by magic, in city after city, from Palermo to Paris, huge crowds gathered, sometimes peaceful and sometimes vi...

Orwell’s interests were broad. He often wrote about everyday concerns such as transport, food and the weather. Turning to social issues, he exposed the plight of the poor and the unemployed. He dissected the idea of nationalism and he examined the failings of the Left. What emerges from his acute...

The influence of the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates has been profound. Even today, over two thousand years after his death, he remains one of the most renowned humans to have ever lived, occupying a stratum with the likes of Buddha, Jesus, Muhammed, Confucius, and Moses. It may not be too muc...

Fossil fuels heat homes and power vehicles. But every use of these fuels adds to rising temperatures on Earth. Examine how fossil fuels have been used and the effect they have on our planet's climate.

As our planet warms, glaciers are melting faster than usual. Sea levels rise, and water washes over coastal areas. Discover the changes humans need to make to keep our heads above water.