Collection: Nonfiction

This series looks at how science and technology have transformed the way we live today. it examines both the positive and the negative impacts of recent development on society, health, the environment and the economy.

Explores the experiences and journeys of Vietnamese women who arrived in Australia as part of the massive exodus of refugees from Vietnam following the end of the Vietnam War in 1975. It reveals women's memories of life in Vietnam during the war...

Each devotion has a beautiful story that illustrates an inspirational Bible passage, followed by an original, personal prayer.

Includes references to the portrayal of Australian Aborigines in various novels dealing with the period of initial colonisation.

A memoir of the high-altitude mountaineering achievements of Andrew Lock: the only Australian to have summited all fourteen 8000-metre peaks, including Mount Everest (twice). Andrew explains his death-defying ascents and his passion for climbing.

A collection of 101 stories written by famous songwriters about the genesis of their hit songs and their personal stories, often never before told, about the lyrics for their award-winning hit songs.

This series teaches readers what volunteering is, why it is important, and how they can volunteer to help both in their community and in the world at large. In this book learn ways you can make a difference by helping the environment

This is a collection of given names, including traditional, biblical, ethnic, modern and invented names as well as their origins, meanings and variations.