Collection: Nonfiction

Cruising over the ocean, diving under the sea, even flying over the surface of water - there are machines that can do all these things. Find out about ships that are so huge that planes can take off and land on them, as well as some of the fastest boats in the world.

What does mateship really mean? Covering more than 200 years of white-settler history, mateship demonstrates the richness & paradoxes of our version of fraternity, & how everyone, from the convicts to our most recent prime ministers, have valued it.

During World War II a small band of Australians volunteered to work at defusing mines dropped in and around Britain. This is their untold story - combining bravery with the precision of surgeons, as they defused these lethal devices

Comprehensive coverage of more than 45 of the finest prewar automobiles, from Alfa Romeo to Voisin. Photographs detailing every aspect of these machines. Comprehensive specfication panels giving technical and performance information.

Find out about the daily life and living culture of the Anangu people of Haasts Bluff, a community in the Central Desert area of the Northern Territory, and how they adapt to a changing world

Find out about the daily life and living culture of the Yolngu people of Gawa, a homeland community on Galinku (Echo Island), and how they adapt to a changing world

Tigers retract their claws but never their fury. When it comes to the orange and black beast that is the tiger, it's best to show respect by keeping your distance. This book shows you what to do in a tiger attack as well as providing handy survival tips.

Garden layouts and planting plans, step-by-step techniques, a directory of 80 plants and over 500 photographs and illustrations

A reference book featuring stunning photos of Australia's favourite animals- wombats, koalas, bilbies, Tasmanian Devils, fairy penguins, echidnas and more- along with emotional stories of their rescue, and easily digested information about the animals

Barry Humphries enthralls audiences across the globe. As housewife megastar Edna Everage, he savages-and enchants-all in his path. This book examines the life, and the aspirations, of this enormously talented artist.