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David Attenborough
The third and final updated edition of David Attenborough’s classic Life trilogy. Life on Earth covered evolution, Living Planet , ecology, and now The Trials of Life tackles ethology, the…
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Shaun Micallef
From Shaun Micallef, beloved host of ABC TV’s news satire Mad as Hell, comes Tripping Over Myself - an insightful and funny memoir about comedy and life that takes us…
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Jon Faine
A humorous and quintessentially Australian story, from broadcaster Jon Faine, a trusted and respected observer of Australian life
Dobe Newton
The words and music of some of the best-loved Australian songs - with a rich selection of traditional songs of the Australian outback.
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Michael Blencowe
Gone is a fascinating and timely illustrated narrative exploring the tales of eleven extraordinary extinct species from around the globe–sharing an enlightening story of extinction and conservation for today.
Abigail Willis
Author of two popular London guide books
Joel Selvin,Pamela Turley
A tell-all biography of the epic in-fighting of the Grateful Dead in the years following band leader Jerry Garcia’s death in 1995
Philipp Blom (Author)
A sweeping and vibrant history of Europe and America during the inter-war years, by the acclaimed author of The Vertigo Years.
Geoff Blackwell, Ruth Hobday
At once shocking, illuminating and inspiring, Human Nature: Planet Earth in Our Time asks: ‘What do we have?’, ‘What do we stand to lose?’ and ‘What must we change?’, or…
Thomas Harding
The story of the slave uprising that took place in the British colony of Demerara - now Guyana - in the Caribbean in 1823, and its momentous consequences.
Terry O'Neill
A photographic portrait of Elton John, by iconic photographer Terry O'Neill.
Oliver Sacks
The bestselling author of Awakenings, The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and Musicophilia.
Elton John
A multiple Grammy-winning legend and flamboyant superstar, Elton is the most enduringly successful singer/songwriter of all time. Fans have been eagerly waiting for him to tell his story. Now the…
Richard Dawkins
The God Delusion caused a sensation when it was published in 2006. Within weeks it became the most hotly debated topic, with Dawkins himself branded as either saint or sinner…
More tham 450 stunning photographes taken on expeditions to the South and North Poles with descriptions of the explorations and biographies of the men taking part.
Trungpa Tulku Chogyam Trungpa
This spiritual text offers a presentation of Buddhist teachings accessible to seekers of any faith. Tibetan meditation master Chogyam Trungpa presents an overview of the spiritual path and warns of…
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Chip Hartranft
This classic of Indian philosophy spells out succinctly what happens to the mind during meditation - and shows how to use the mind to attain liberation. It is a road-map…
Rick Atkinson
‘To say that Atkinson can tell a story is like saying Sinatra can sing … A powerful new voice has been added to the dialogue about [America’s] origins as a…
DK
Discover the Ramayana-one of India’s most celebrated epics, and a story that transcends time itself.
The tale of Rama, the exiled prince of Ayodhya who battles the evil Ravana, the…
Richard Bangs
This large-format, comprehensive book offers the itineraries of a lifetime for explorers and adrenaline junkies alike.
National Geographic
The best photographs of the first 21 years of the 21st century take center stage in this incredible volume of Nat Geo’s world-famous imagery
Judith Buckrich
Unique in Melbourne’s history, Acland Street has been the home, playground and business address for millionaires and paupers, members of parliament, creators of the culture, sex workers, criminals, migrants from…
Vanessa Finney
The ground-breaking scientific photographs of Australian Museum curator Gerard Krefft and taxidermist Henry Barnes are revealed in this volume for the first time. Capturing Nature reveals this fascinating visual archive…
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Matt Garrick
The epic story of legendary band Yothu Yindi and ‘Treaty’, the song that gave voice to a movement
Kate Darling
A bold, optimistic exploration of the relationship between robots and humans based on our history with animals, from a renowned MIT researcher
Christopher Mattison
With nearly 6,000 species identified, frogs and toads are the most familiar and abundant amphibians on the planet. This book traces the evolution and classification of frogs and toads, providing…
Marilyn Yalom
An eminent scholar unearths the captivating history of the two-lobed heart symbol, shedding light on how we have expressed love since antiquity
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Tommy Barnes
An irresistible feast of humour and heart featuring colourful characters, a stunning location, and an inspiring collection of beer recipes
Sandy Ransford
The Kingfisher Illustrated Horse & Pony Encyclopedia by Sandy Ransford is a fantastic gift for children who dream of having a horse or pony of their own.