Collection: Nonfiction

To those who knew him, Mark Standen was a stand up guy, a top cop who was never one to mince his words. As an assistant director for the NSW Crime Commission, he led some of Australias most high-profile criminal investigations...

Each garment is photographed on a model in contemporary style, showing how the styles of the past can be part of a very up to date look.

A Brief History of Iraq takes a concise but comprehensive look at the peoples and cultures of Iraq and the regional influences that shaped the destiny of the countrys many ethnicities, religions, sects, and national groups.

More than 90 easy recipes for kids to make. Young chefs will learn how to make simple breakfast, snacks, lunches or dinner for the family or favourites such as cakes, biscuits and slices. Messing about in the kitchen has never been such fun.

Discusses the history of South Africa from the early centuries of the Common Era to the present-day and addresses broad themes of world history such as colonialism, white settlement, nationalism and reconciliation

A collection of gripping tales - both ancient and modern - of thrilling adventures at sea. Whether its the discovery of a giant squid or Jonah and the whale, nothing is quite as captivating as a sea legend or story

The ancient Chinese civilization invented the compass, gunpowder, and paper, among other things. Readers will celebrate many facets of ancient Chinese culture, including its arts, foods, philosophies, and architecture.

From Bennelong's 1796 letter to contemporary creative writers, selected work that represents the range and depth of Aboriginal writing in English. Includes journalism, petitions and political letters from 19th and 20th centuries and major works...

What beliefs do different people have about God, prayer and worship? How do these beliefs affect their everyday lives?