Paperback Books

Electrician Graeme Leith joined Melbourne's theater collective at Carton's famously innovative Pram Factory Theatre and said "let there be light." And there was; Graham Blundell, Jack Hibberd, Max Gillies, and many others produced over 140 new Australian plays in 10 years. The electrician, a...

Jane Grieve was born and raised on a farm on the Darling Downs in Queensland. She grew up with the wind in her hair and the rich black Darling Downs soil between her barefoot toes, her vivid imagination captivated by the tales of her...

Luke Hines is passionate about creating meals that not only look and taste incredible but are good for you too. Packed full of nutrient-dense wholefoods - think seasonal fruits and veggies, sustainable proteins and healthy alternatives to dairy and sugar - these are recipes...

A collection of easy and delicious recipes from Lola Berry, Australia's favourite nutritionist and author of The 20/20 Diet Too busy to eat healthy? Not any more! This little book is packed with delicious and nourishing smoothie and juice recipes that you can whip...

Told through the bright and unflinching eyes of Cat Thao, a daughter born in a refugee camp, We Are Here is a memoir that begins in 1975 with her family's gripping exodus by foot out of post-war Vietnam--a dangerous journey, unimaginable to most, on...

To the convicts arriving in Van Diemen's Land, it must have felt as though they'd been sent to the very ends of the earth. In Tasmania's Convicts, Alison Alexander tells the history of the men and women transported to what became one of Britain's...

Anne Crawford has woven together the extraordinary true stories of eight inspiring women from remote parts of Australia--whether that be the bush, the mountains, or the outback. The women featured range from hard-bitten bush women to those who've left the city for a new...

A memoir about growing up, growing wise and stepping into the world of Dogs in Space. Comedian and radio and TV personality Meshel Laurie was once Michelle Laurie, whose story begins in Queensland. Michelle survived her Catholic schooldays but by Year Nine had morphed...

Jimi Hunt is a man who has spent most of his life doing ridiculous things for his own amusement. Things like building the country's biggest Slip 'n' Slide, playing golf through the streets of downtown Auckland, and holding an alternative Summer Olympics including events...

Are you always trying to make a cake, pudding or roast chicken and finding that it keeps turning out the same - dull and average! It's time for the Kitchen Therapist to turn your everyday cooking into gorgeous looking dishes that taste as good...

The extraordinary story of how an 18-year-old Australian girl set up a grassroots development organisation in Namwenda, UgandaAt the age of 18, Nikki Lovell was a typical schoolgirl, finishing her exams and planning to study journalism. She had a boyfriend whom she loved; she...

Latika Bourke was adopted from India, aged eight months. Growing up in Bathurst, New South Wales, she felt a deep connection to her Australian home and her Australian family. It wasn't until she heard her name uttered in the hit movie Slumdog Millionaire that...

Stan Bisset was a real hero, both in battle, on the rugby pitch and in desperate armed combat against the Japanese during the Second World War. As a member of the ill-fated 1939 Wallaby touring team to England, he was a rugby legend. In...

An updated, behind the scenes story of the Tour de France and the evolution of Australian riders from a curiosity to a major force to be reckoned with in the world's greatest bike race. Rupert Guinness has been covering the Tour de France for...

From the Boer War to the war in Vietnam, Bravest tells the story of 15 Australian war heroes and how they won the highest medals awarded for bravery. The Victoria Cross is the highest award for valor that can be won by an Australian;...

A sense of awe swept through natural history circles in 18th-century London when the first ships returned from Sydney with their cargo of exotic animals, birds, and plants--and striking watercolor illustrations. The sudden emergence, in 2011, of a large number of these watercolor illustrations...

A tree change is about finding a simpler life, right? And that's what Carol Altmann and her partner were seeking when they moved to a hobby farm in Tasmania. But things go wrong in a surprising number of ways as they try to adapt...

A family saga, a love story, an eating guide, and a travel memoir to the birthplace of pesto, parmesan, prosciutto, balsamic vinegar, and olive oilThis recollection follows Lucio Galletto as he returns to his homeland in search of his foundations, his personal "soffritto"--the starter...

From an account of how a rescued horse helped its owner through depression to heartwarming tales of sister fillies reunited, this is a beautifully illustrated celebration of the horse and human bond Describing the extraordinary relationship between horse and human, with all its highs...

The shocking, outrageous, highly entertaining biography of one of Australia's most colorful women--dominatrix and courtesan, Gretel Pinniger, aka "Madame Lash" Gretel Pinniger, dominatrix, fetishist, artist, and courtesan to the rich and famous has been shocking and outraging Australia for decades. Never shy of publicity,...

Covering topics and answering questions such as Have Baby Boomers been forced back to work since the global financial crisis? Will precommitment cards for poker machines coerce the addicted gambler to think before he or she acts? and Is airport security a waste of...

At turns humorous, stirring, and bravely honest, this memoir considers what it means to grow up as a Bangladeshi-Australian in Sydney's western suburbs. Eleven-year-old Tanveer Ahmed lives an unpredictable and very entertaining double life--sampling the delights of Aussie cuisine, joining a cricket team that...

A collection of inspirational stories of ordinary people who took a great idea and turned it into a hugely successful business. Learn how the founders of enormously profitable enterprises--like Just Cuts, Aussie Home Loans, ModelCo, Elite Introductions, Fat Prophets, EcoStore, and fastflowers.com--took a great...

Aimed at readers who are short on time, this relationship guide from the author of Choosing Happiness offers quick moments of clarity and practical insight that will make a difference to any committed relationship In this wise and beautiful book, a foremost self-help author...

Once touted as a future prime minister of Australia, former Western Australia premier Brian Burke has had an extraordinary political career. This is the first major biography of this charismatic and influential politician who--even when out of power and disgraced--pulls the political strings in...

The SAS is a disciplined and elite force in which the men are trained to operate deep behind enemy lines to conduct surveillance and reconnaissance operations, usually in very close proximity to the enemy, and are often involved in violent actions with that enemy....

In order to survive the challenges presented by families, the workplace, and relationships, many people put on masks and play roles. These include the victim who only feels good when they are rescuing people; the bully who monsters others; and the insecure who allow...

A fast-paced history of Colonial Sydney that tells the extraordinary story of Australia's largest ever bank robbery and the people caught up in its wake--from the author of An Irresistible TemptationIt was the largest bank robbery in Australian history. On Sunday, September 14, 1828,...

Showing how traditional ideas surrounding leadership have been captured by narrow interests and corporate templates, this investigation tackles fundamental questions about leadership head on. The chapters challenge leadership assumptions and myths, exploring an approach to leading that is truly liberating for both leaders and...

Emmett Brown was a charming young man who quoted poetry and read to his wife and young family from the great novels of the world. But failed efforts to win a fortune at the racetracks turned Emmett into a broken down gambling drunk who...

In the mid-1990s, three girls went missing within a short space of time after visiting nightclubs in Claremont Western Australia. The state of Western Australia was in shock. Claremont is a salubrious suburb of Perth. Three women disappearing from relatively safe streets without a...

The exhilarating and troubled 25-year career of Peter Roebuck, best known to a generation of Australian cricket fans as the incisive, and sometimes controversial, cricketing voice of ABC Radio and the Sydney Morning Herald, inspires this passionate and riveting autobiography that takes a deep--and...

Who Invented What When recounts the 500-year saga of innovation that has shaped the world we live in, from the first pocket watch to the latest nanotechnology. Arranged chronologically, each new invention is placed in its historical context and provides insight into the inventor's...

Thousands of Australians have left their homeland to try their luck in the world\'s richest country, where for a small elite the rewards for success can be immense, including multimillion-dollar salaries, celebrity status and tremendous professional fullment. In recent years Australians have led iconic...

Pulled from his apartment in the Pierspoint Building, Jake Cousins has been cast down into the prison-like subs of his own design, while far above, Julius Adamos Kyriku (better known to all as Fatberg, the world's richest man) lifts the love of Jake's life...

These world famous ballet stories are lovely, magical bedtime, or anytime stories, that will appeal to a wide range of kids, especially if they are interested in ballet, dance, acting, theater, ice skating or any kind of performing, and if they might like to...

The Kuchenmaistrey was the first cookbook to be printed in German and one of the most influential ones. Its 196 recipes open a window into the world of 15th-century upper-class German cuisine, often fascinating, sometimes alarming, and occasionally absolutely delicious. An English translation of...

Selp-help grief recovery system. Turn SUCs (Sudden Unwelcome Changes) into SUCCESS ie living a life infused with joy.Author: Annabel Muis,Lesley MoseleyISBN-10: 1740181581ISBN-13: 9781740181587Publisher: Wild & Woolley Pty, LimitedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/09/2001Pages: 112Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.26lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.23d

A small, cute, lighthearted notebook for yourself, a friend or family member, for defining your, or their soulmate, or ideal relationship goals, to meet the right person through the law of attraction, including the positive thoughts and actions that inspiration, determination and clarity of...

S. M. Rosen's debut poetry and art collection, tracing the impact of unexpected love, weaving words and images together into a powerful story.Author: S. M. RosenISBN-10: 1739741463ISBN-13: 9781739741464Publisher: BlurbLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/29/2026Pages: 42Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.12lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.10d

1919, Long Island, New York: The War to End All Wars is over -- so why does Lieutenant Theodore Hamilton receive a telegram, inviting him to join a special combat unit. What dangers must the Aero Rangers face? And how are they connected to...

How far would you go to save the only person you've ever known? Matt listens to heavy metal and really enjoys a good idiom. He's also the most sophisticated AI the world has ever seen. After the death of his beloved creator, Dr. Elizabeth...

Mattie Bryant is a frustrated teacher and perpetual fiancé to Peter Dawson. When her aunt and uncle offer her an opportunity to own Ig-Loo, their long-established ice cream parlor, Mattie jumps at the chance to move forward after being in both personal and professional...

"You shall not be able to properly see or comprehend any other world, than the world that you are bound to." Jan was about to enter early retirement, he was eager to avoid the endless list of domestic chores about to be set by...

This is Alfred's Story A prequel to the Lottie Jones and the Magical Realms series. This is the story of Alfred the Dragoron caretaker from Lottie Jones and the Magical Realms series. A heart breaking and inspiring story of this much beloved character. Follow...

Book One from the series 'Ghostly Tales From The Therapist's Couch.' Thomas is a well-renowned medium who often helps out Scotland Yard with their cold cases. Joe, a reporter, trusted with a dangerous secret, flees to Scotland after his friend is murdered. Under police...

In this powerful book Rafael Viola shares his story of surviving five Catholic institutions, all of which subjected him to terror, torture, abuse, and other organised criminality. Along with Countess Sigrid von Galen, being targeted by the Vatican as secret granddaughter of the Lion...

Kickback have a problem; their manager Richard has booked a string of sold-out concert venues, but ageing has taken its toll on the band and now they're not sure whether they can manage a long tour anymore. Seth will need steroid injections in order...

It was just another standard day at the Women's Refuge until the arrival of Lucilla. Then Miranda's world was never the same again.Unaccountably influenced by what the girl needed, her job, her friendships, even freedom itself were of no importance. It was not until...

A collection of feel-good short stories. A divorced father synchronising dreams with his daughter, grandparents accepting their gay grandson and his partner, parents accepting a child born with issues, a family member overcoming her views on marriage to have a pivotal role in a...