Does the following person sound familiar? At the workplace, he/she intimidates fellow workers; exhibits impulsive behavior; demonstrates a lack of remorse; and is glib and superficially charming. Work
All it took for a tiny, no-name pup from the pound was someone to believe in him – and save him from death row – and an internet sensation was born. With his extremely good looks and pawfe
With inspections into more than 30 different tiny forms of life, this is a fascinating collection of all the gross and icky things that call the human body home. Featured organisms include the African
Can talented showjumper Chloe face her fears and make the impossible possible at the Academy? Turning down her place at The Royal Academy of Sport for Girls was one of the hardest things Chloe Humphr
The New Punk is not about moving towards the future. It is about your life right now, impatiently standing still. Fact: Bad people do bad things. In the new age of money, drugs, and instant satisfacti
In the northern winter of 1814, a French armada set sail for New South Wales. The Armada’s mission was the invasion of Sydney, and its inspiration and its fate were interwoven with one of histor
Let's give a shout-out to 50 awesome Australian women with these easy-to-read biographies of their incredible achievements. From Cathy Freeman to Turia Pitt, Edith Cowan to Julia Gillard, Cate Blanche
Major-General Gordon Bennett played a decisive role in the defense of Malaya and Singapore in World War II. A colorful character, known to sport a straw hat with a rainbow scarf tied around it, his of
Few names in international motorsport are treated with the same reverence as Alan Jones. When he speaks, they listen. He is one of only two Australians to win the Formula One World Drivers' Champi
The Angels roared out of the 1970s with multi-platinum albums, hits and record-breaking tours. The band was formed by the trio of Rick and John Brewster and Doc Neeson. Songs from their classic albums
Clementine Rose is fizzing with excitement. Finally, the wedding of her mom, Lady Clarissa, to Drew Barnsley is here! Preparations for the big day are underway at Penberthy House, and even Aunt Violet
How did a father with no criminal history come to be on trial for the brutal murder of his wife? It began with a phone call to Brisbane police on April 20, 2012. Allison, wife of real-estate agent Ger
In a startling turn of events, Alice-Miranda unexpectedly finishes the school term earlier than planned. Holidays should be a time for fun and a chance to catch up with friends, but it seems all is no
Poppy is thrilled to be back doing the one thing she loves—riding horses at Starlight stables—especially when her aunt and uncle make all her dreams come true with a gift of her very own horse. But th
Prani is the comedian of the Gems. She never takes anything too seriously, even netball, and loves having fun with her teammates. But when Coach Janet enters the Gems in a netball tournament and asks
Ellyse is dying to start touch footy again—touchdowns are the best! But with homework piling up and training every night of the week, is it all getting too much to handle? It looks like Ellyse is goin
Ellyse is bursting with excitement—she's been invited to try out for a new youth soccer academy along with her friends Hu and Jamie. Could this be the start of something big? Fingers crossed! But that
A high-octane adventure series for children written in partnership with the Royal Flying Doctor Service. The challenges of outback life create a double mission for the RFDS! In the middle of the night
Continuing the epic romantic fantasy series that began with Avery, Thorne is a story of courage, sacrifice and forbidden love. Lovers in Kaya have always died together, bonded in death as in life. But
Delivered on the banks of the Mainoru River by her two full-blood grandmothers, Marie Munkara was born with light skin, which meant one thing—it would only be a matter of time before she would b
Richly textured, combining memoir with literary criticism, in Second Half First Drusilla Modjeska looks back on the experiences of the past 30 years which have shaped her writing, her reading and the
Hear the legend of Alvarado, king of the cats, experience the extraordinary tale of survival of an orphan foal, discover magical sea creatures on a beach adventure, find out the problem with pets from
Spalding Quibble ruled the roost. He shared it with no other. But then his parents introduced a brand new baby brother. Uh oh.A book about love (and war) from the award-winning author of Pearl Barley
A practical guide to protecting your financial assets throughout marriage and divorce. Money is a tricky subject to broach, especially with the new-found love of your life. But Paul Clitheroe, ex
In her second cookbook, Italian-born Silvia Colloca returns to the villages where she spent her childhood, in the regions of Abruzzo, Marche and Molise. Reuniting with family and close friends, Silvia
Medical oncologist Ranjana Srivastava contends that the best medicine begins with a good chat, to guide the decision-making of both doctors and patients. Increasingly, people are unable to properly co
A tale of revenge and its consequences that deals sensitively with absent parents, new stepparents, and bullying—while also being laugh-out-loud funnyAs a soldier's daughter, Romola has been to six sc
In the water, Tracey Wickham was a marvel. Out of it, she was a mess. The five-time world record holder never seemed blessed with good fortune like so many other famous Australian swimmers. In her hey
Peter Thompson presents, for the first time, an account of the conflict that places Australian voices and action at the heart of the struggle. Based on exclusive interviews with eyewitnesses and writt
A Life?on Pittwater?takes the reader on a memorable trip to this beguiling place and presents all aspects of its distinctive way of life. There is Susan's lovely home with its gorgeous verandah; the l
A year after the death of the man who abducted her, Sergeant Jill Jackson has been promoted and is stronger than she’s been in years. With the promotion comes a transfer to a task force targeting gang
Child star at 16, ranked third in the world at 17, Mark Occhilupo looked set to sweep all before him with a radical, spontaneous, irresistible brand of surfing. Yet a spiraling descent into drug abuse
The world of fashion is both highly artistic and highly challenging, with top designers balancing delicately between the cutting edge of creativity and the necessity of running a viable business. In t
Radiant older ladies are given dozens of effortless tips and tricks to keep their look evergreen. Pretty pages are packed with compelling advice for life in the powerhouse decade, from climbing out of
Live your life with elegance and flair with this guide offering alluring mature goddesses dozens of effortless tips and tricks to keep their look fresh, hip, and happening. This guide covers everythin
Nutritious food makes you feel awesome but it can taste like penis—not to mention that the healthy food world can be as appealing as having your bikini line tidied up with a high-pressure hose.
Paul Bangay is renowned for the expansive and elegant gardens with classical lines and symmetrical plantings that he has created in Australia and all over the world. Yet gardens on this grand scale ar
This wonderful book is full to the brim with everything new foodies need to know to become relaxed and confident in the kitchen. Arranged alphabetically, it includes 56 ingredient chapters—
On February 10, 2017, there was a sentencing hearing for murder in the Victorian Supreme Court. The young woman in the dock, who sat quietly with her hands in her lap, had pale skin and light-brown ha
Have you ever helped your grandpop escape from a nursing home? Does your teacher have a problem with his bowels? Is your sister an evil genius and criminal mastermind? Have you ever mined your teeth f
