New Adult Non-Fiction

ABC Radio Australia has been a constant voice in international broadcasting for more than 80 years. Australia Calling: The ABC Radio Australia Story is an account of Australia's international radio service from its earliest days as an anti-propaganda service in the opening days of WWII. It track...

Before you take any medication, make sure you know the facts. Before you take any medication, make sure you know the facts. The fully revised and updated ninth edition of Australian Drug Guide brings you nearly 1000 pages of up-to-the-minute information that could mean the difference between life...

Falcons are stunning and iconic birds. Australia has six falcon species, with two endemic to the continent and two others endemic to the Australasian region. They are important indicators of the health of our ecosystems, due to their position at the top of the food chain. But several species are ...

An introduction to the basics of Python, including getting started, dealing with errors, working with strings, and other related topics.

The definitive new history of East Germany by a highly acclaimed young historian In 1990, a country disappeared. When the iron curtain fell, East Germany simply ceased to be. For over forty years, from the ruin of the Second World War to the cusp of a new millennium, the GDR presented a radicall...

Make your green-fingered dreams a reality with this accessible, practical gardening guide. Ideal for first-time gardeners, Grow Bonsai contains everything you need to create your own captivating bonsai. Try your hand at step-by-step bonsai projects for beginners and discover the art of bonsai des...

The much-anticipated first book from the hit diet recipe platform, Bored of Lunch. Eat well and save money with 80 easy, healthy slow cooker recipes. Nathan Anthony, the home cook with over 1.2 million followers, shares delicious and easy home-style recipes that can all be made in your slow cooke...

With more than 1,000 data points, this book uses cartoons, quotes, illustrations, tables, histories, and articles to lay out carbons impact on our food system, ocean acidity, agriculture, energy, biodiversity, extreme weather events, the economy, human health, and gives best and worst-case scenar...

The cat-tastic companion to Dogs Who Changed the World. 50 awe-inspiring stories of cats who have altered history, inspired art and literature, reunited lost lovers, saved lives, or just ruined everything. These inspiring, humorous, heart-breaking, or just plain weird stories reveal why cats have...

In 2020, at the age of thirty-one, Sophie Matterson set out to walk her five camels from Shark Bay in Western Australia to Byron Bay on the east coast. At a time when most of her friends were getting engaged or starting families, Sophie longed for adventure, independence and purpose. She broke up...

This is the all-encompassing illustrated guide to your pregnancy journey Presenting the most up to date information for every day of your pregnancy - from conception to the first two weeks of your newborn's life - The Day-by-Day Pregnancy Book ensures you are fully-equipped for your joyful journe...

A baby has joined the family. Now what? Practicing GP, mother-of-two and Instagram's popular Wholesome Doctor, Preeya Alexander, is a refreshing new voice in the parenting space. Her practical, inclusive and down-to-earth advice, combined with a big dose of fun, is the ultimate survival guide for...

Illustrated with more than 200 stunning images, this entertaining and informative book introduces readers to more than 50 bird species that inhabit Australia and can be found in habitats ranging from backyards to the outback. It not only provides an abundance of facts regarding the habitats and b...

Filled with step-by-step techniques ideal for beginners as well as aspirational designs for even the most experienced quilter, Everyday Quilting lives up to its name with patterns for all seasons. With more than 300 full-colour photos, more than 20 projects, and expert quilting directions, this g...

What kind of life would be truly worth wanting? What kind of world would be truly worth seeking? How should we live? We are facing a crisis of meaning. Swept up in the obstacles of the day-to-day, the deeper questions of our fundamental purpose linger just beneath the surface of our personal live...

"A one-of-a-kind guide to organising your fridge--including practical tips for meal prep and storage, plus more than 100 recipes--that makes it easier to eat better, save money, and get the most out of your food"--

A true crime story worth its weight in gold Shortly before 7am on Saturday 26 November 1983, an armed gang burst into the Brink's-Mat security warehouse near London's Heathrow Airport. They expected to find a million pounds in foreign currency. To their surprise, they found gold bullion worth £26...

A gorgeously written reflection, set in Tasmania, on motherhood, farming, nature and home. In my mind I walk over the land. I run my hands through the grass as if it were the hair on my head. I dig my fingers into the dirt as if the soil were the crust of my skin. In Graft, Maggie MacKellar descr...

A comprehensive and practical handbook that identifies fishes commonly seen in Australian waters. The species entries are grouped in families in the internationally accepted scientific order.

It's easy to become overwhelmed when it comes to nutrition and health. With so much focus on what, when, and how to eat, the emotional impact of eating often gets left behind. Now, Dr Will Cole sheds light on the relationship between your physical and emotional health, providing a framework for y...