Collection: Adult Non Fiction

Parenting can be hard. Parenting a neurodivergent child in a neurotypical world can be even harder. But know you are not alone - all the reassurance, guidance and support you need is right here. Sarah Hayden, social worker, mother and neurodivergent human herself, helps you unlearn everything you...

Ask google Who discovered gold in Australia? and you'll promptly get 'Edward Hammond Hargraves'. Hargraves has for decades (and decades) received the fame, fortune and adulation from all corners of the country, but did he earn it? What about the two diggers he met on the Californian goldfields wh...

Christine thought a year in South Korea would hit the pause button on her messy life. Her dad's death had left her anxious and depressed, and her career in musical theatre had reached a new low of shopping-centre kids' shows. When she found herself pulled over by the side of the road, dressed as ...

The "Illustrated Garden Glossary" is a comprehensive glossary of over 1000 terms related to gardening and horticulture, each supported by superb colour illustrations to aid understanding.The topics covered include plant classification, morphology and growth; plants from seeds; propagation; soil; ...

With significant female figures breaking down taboos around menopause and opening up the discussion, women are in a stronger position than ever before to insist on a better midlife experience - a real cause for celebration. But while these discussions around menopause are brilliant and empowering...

This is an essential book for anyone navigating the emotionally charged and complex journey of separation. Caroline Counsel draws from her extensive experience as a family lawyer, mediator and independent children's lawyer to provide unique insights into the psychological challenges faced by sepa...

Written and illustrated by one of Australia's most respected birding experts, Michael Morcombe, this updated guide is an essential reference for every Queensland birdwatcher and field naturalist or visitor to the state. The most comprehensive pocket field guide on Queensland birds, it features ov...

The captivating story behind the iconic Blue Poles - the painter, the process, the patronage, the politics and the national scandal. In 1973, Blue Poles, the iconic painting by America's great abstract expressionist Jackson Pollock, was acquired by the Australian government for 1.4 million. This ...

A book for anyone who craves making something with their hands. Slöjd is Swedish for handicrafts. But it's so much more than making things with your hands. In Sweden, slojd is a compulsory subject taught to all schoolchildren. From a young age, they work with textiles and wood not only to develo...

Plant-growing ideas and tricks from a leading gardening TikToker Ever wondered if you could grow plants from the food you buy? Grow Your Groceries shows you how. Discover 40 simple, fun hacks to try - no gardening experience needed, just a windowsill and a recycled container. Raise tomato plants ...