Books

Eighteen days before Pearl Harbour, Japan opened fire on Australia. The RAN's cover-up of the action that sank HMAS on the 19th November, 1941 has been a public scandal for decades. This book explains how Churchill and Roosevelt sacrificed Sydney and the...

A collection of fiction, travels and poetry. Focusing on the forces that send people away from home and lead them back, the writers discover that much more lies below than on the surface - and that it's never what you'd expect.

Solutions don't come easily to the dilemmas posed by such phenomena as: Cloning people, Trade in organs and human tissue, Body enhancement technologies, Drug testing on people, Performance enhancing drugs, Mental injuries, Surrogacy, Sex offenders who...

Giants of rock & roll from Australia and overseas, in previously unpublished live portraits. Tony Blackwell took his camera up to the stage at legendary concerts in the heyday of rock & roll, to take action portraits. This book is a selection from nearly...

Trace the history of your house or your neighbourhood! Find the key to authentic restoration. Unlock the secrets of historic sights and buildings. All made accurate and easy by the National Trust's team of experts.

Australia leads when it comes to using computers in the quest to make the law accessible to the public. Here contribitors from Africa, Japan, the Pacific, China and Britain join Australian judges and internet experts, to consider the aims, challenges and...

Features over 70 Australian winemakers telling the stories behind their greatest successes and disasters. This collection brings together the stories, philosophies, and faces behind the labels.

Paul Ashton’s If it’s Not True It Should Be centers around the state of Australian historical fiction and is comprised of several pieces which illustrate the way in which history and literature relate to each other. Whilst history grounds creativity,...

Loose lips lets secrets slip. Loose lips confide, share stories and cause trouble. From the prestigious writing program at University of Technology, Sydney, comes a collection of poetry and prose that will set tongues wagging. With fresh and original...

What is free speech? Why aren't we told about matters of public importance? In this collection lawyers, journalists and commentators probe all sides of a sensitive controversy. They compare repressive and liberal regimes in other regions, and point to...

Outing the Past looks at some of the ways in which contested or hidden histories come into public view. Drawing on topics from gay and lesbian history to the review of the Australian National Museum, it looks at the public recipetion of different pasts...

Watermarks is dedicated to green literature and theories. Its poetry and prose questions the nature of place and of writing's capacity to sing the more-than-merely-human world. Eric Rolls, Noni Sharp, Robert Adamson, Margaret Somerville, Tom Griffiths...

Grand homes, the opulent life of the squatocracy, class conflict, gentry and convict origins, skulduggery, human foibles and noble visions: the true story of one of Australia's leading pastoral families, centered around Como, one of Australia's favourite...

Articles, interviews and reviews about the controversial history wars that currently rage over selective ways of remembering our past.

Examines the evolution of town planning in twentieth century North Sydney from quiet village to one of the largest business districts in Australia.

The best of the best - from what is considered by many to be Australia's outstanding Creative Writing course - show their considerable skills.

Why Me? First Account for Me, are the memoirs of famed film director Tony Palmer. His vast filmography of over one hundred films ranges from early works with The Beatles, Cream, Rory Gallagher, Jimi Hendrix and Frank Zappa, to the famous portraits with...

Follow Julian Lisiecki's early 20th century life as he struggles for an education in Russian-controlled Poland. Julian's story offers a rare glimpse into life during the First World War, being lost behind enemy lines during the Polish Soviet War and...

In the summer of 1961, Stanley Johnson, accompanied by Tim Severin and Michael de Larrabeiti, set out from Oxford on two BSA 500cc Shooting Star motorcycles to follow Marco Polo's route from Venice to Beijing. Although they came tantalizingly close to...

The Art of Julian Cooper is a personal reflection on a life spent looking for places that carry a particular charge for the artist, finding them in some of the most inhospitable places on the planet. It illustrates that throughout his journeying and...

In Anything But a Still Life, renowned photographer Carole Latimer reflects on an extraordinary career capturing some of the most iconic figures of our time. From intimate portraits of Hollywood stars to her deep mentorship with the legendary Eve Arnold,...

After The Dance delves into the intriguing life of South African artist Le Roux Smith Le Roux (1914-1963), a brilliant yet obsessive outsider who was appointed Deputy Keeper of the Tate Gallery in 1950 at the age of thirty-six. Renowned for his sharp...

Bliss and Dance explores the four major ballets of composer Sir Arthur Bliss (1891-1975) who was at the centre of British musical life for over 50 years. Drawn to finding expression for drama and human emotion, Bliss composed an impressive range of...

Featuring Pink Floyd's iconic album covers, posters, singles bags, band photographs, booklet pages and the rough artwork that evolved into some of the most recognisable designs in music history, this paperback edition of Mind Over Matter presents the...

It's the summer of 1996, and Andy is stuck in a dead-end admin job at a Soho picture library. His dreams of becoming an indie rockstar are over, but luckily, he's found the Next Big Thing through promoting gigs in Camden: a Norwegian three-piece who...

It's 1992 and Horace dreams of becoming a rockstar with his band the Pointy Birds. The only problem is that his day-job (mis)filing vinyl in a Soho record store is stealing all his time and energy, plus rival bands like Suede, Blur, Pulp and Radiohead...

Discover the wacky and wonderful world of Sparks. When eccentric LA brothers Russell and Ron Mael moved to Britain in 1973, they exploded onto the pop scene as Sparks--an act that stood out even amid the flamboyance of the glam rock movement that...

Scotland's mid-eighties indie explosion didn't just revive the spirit of Fast Product and Postcard Records - it ignited a movement. Bands headed to London carrying new sounds, styles and attitude. Indie stopped being a DIY solution and became a culture...

Smart Blonde tells the remarkable story of Dolly Parton’s rise from a poor, East Tennessee childhood to superstardom in the male-dominated world of 1960s Nashville. With charm, determination and unparalleled talent, Parton built not only a musical...

John Mayall's story is like no other in the annals of rock and blues. Born in the UK in 1933, he laid the foundations of British blues, nurtured a generation of future superstars and then took the music back to the land of its birth. This extraordinary...

Marianne Faithfull was the quintessential icon of the Swinging Sixties, with her long blonde hair, blue eyes, and mini skirts embodying the eras vibrant culture. Her high-profile relationship with Mick Jagger further cemented her status in the public eye...

R.E.M., the most acclaimed American group of their generation, disbanded in September 2011 with their idealism and dignity intact. In this edition of his best-selling R.E.M. biography, Tony Fletcher brings their story to a conclusion and explains what...

While she once made headlines with her hedonistic lifestyle, part of Nicks irresistible appeal is her youthful vulnerability and mystical aura, making her an artist with whom fans have an unbreakable emotional connection. Crowned The Reigning Queen Of...

When the hum of engines could be heard over the skies of London on 7 September 1940, it was the start of an onslaught that would push Britain to the brink. The Blitz had begun, and as aircraft went up against aircraft, there was a fight for the nation...

Love, laughter and happy ever after? This hilariously irreverent activity book turns the frenzy of married life into your very own lovers adventure. Discover your inner spouse name with 'Name That Lover!', sip on scandalous 'Love on the Rocks' cocktails,...

Once every four years, the greatest players and teams from around the globe come together in a celebration of the beautiful game. Packed with colour, excitement, passion and drama, the World Cup has the world glued to their screens as the biggest names...

This outrageously funny activity book turns those aches, groans, and "what was I doing?" moments into comedy gold. Discover your alter ego with the Old Codger Name Generator, whip up some age-defying cocktails, and become a pro at tea-leaf reading...

Sir Winston Churchill bestrode the 20th Century. He held many political and cabinet positions including Home Secretary from 1910 and then Chancellor of the Exchequer and Secretary of State for War. However it was on 10th May 1940 when Churchill became...

Discover the history of the iconic swoosh. This remarkable journey unveils the evolution of a brand that has not only transformed the sports industry but has also shaped popular culture across the globe. Founded in 1964 by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight...

Innovative master of understated luxury, Giorgio Armani founded his eponymous label in 1975. Since then, he has been at the forefront of global style for more than four decades, creating some of the most iconic and enduring looks in modern fashion. After...

Let Marco Polo Scottish Highlands and Islands guide you around this stunning region. Explore northern Scotland with this pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Experience the best of the Highlands and Islands, enjoy the top 10...

Let Marco Polo Algarve guide you around this beautiful region of Portugal. Explore Algarve with this pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Experience the best of Algarve, enjoy the top 10 sights and uncover some hidden gems. There...

Let Marco Polo Albania guide you around this beautiful country. Explore Albania with this pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Experience the best of Albania, enjoy the top 10 sights and uncover some hidden gems. There are lots of...

Let Marco Polo Slovenia guide you around this beautiful country. Explore Slovenia with this pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Experience the best of Slovenia, enjoy the top 10 sights and uncover some hidden gems. There are lots...

Barcelona Marco Polo Pocket Travel Guide Barcelona is Gaudi's architectural masterpiece. Find your favourite barrio, where locals know which tapas bars don't cater to tourists and which squares host real flamenco. Updated 2026. Skip the overpriced paella...

Let Marco Polo Sardinia guide you around this captivating island. Explore Sardinia with this pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Experience the best of Sardinia, enjoy the top 10 sights and uncover some hidden gems. There are...

Let Marco Polo Porto guide you around this beautiful city. Explore Porto with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants and get tips on shopping and what to do on a limited...

Corfu Marco Polo Pocket Travel Guide Corfu is where Odysseus washed ashore in Homer's Odyssey. Find your favourite village, where locals know which tavernas serve homemade wine and which olive groves offer the coolest shade. Updated 2025. Skip the...