Books

Little ones will love saying 'hello' to a whole host of friendly dinosaurs in this delightful lift-the-flap book. Sam Boughton's vibrant illustrations bring facts to life with deft humour and memorable comparisons. With big flaps to lift and a fantastic...

I Hope So: Sane Wadu follows the expansion and development of Wadu's conceptual preoccupations, beginning with an early interest in bucolic scenes of pastoral life which has evolved into incisive social commentary, a complex exploration of the...

Lisa Yuskavage: Babie Brood is the first up-to-date survey of the artist's small-scale paintings. Known primarily for larger canvases, these intimate works offer a new window into Yuskavage's transgressive paintings. Based on the artist's imagination,...

The third title in this enchanting follow-up quartet to Sam Usher's acclaimed seasonal books, featuring Boy and Grandad who now encounter a variety of animals - and learn valuable lessons about the natural world. LOST sees the two of them setting off to...

Poet and translator Steve Ellis completes his new version of Dante's Divine Comedy, the astonishing epic that has shaped art and culture since the 14th century Discover this fresh, pacy, modern translation of an enduring literary classic. Halfway...

'Grimly fascinating' Pandora Sykes 'So compelling' Financial Times 'Remarkable' Sunday Times 'Sobering' Guardian 'Brave, clear and necessary' Observer An astonishing undercover investigation into the paranoid and misogynistic subcultures of the...

A FINANCIAL TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR AN AMAZON BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR SO FAR FOR 2024 LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR NONFICTION, AND FT BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD The trillion-dollar battle for the resources to power our future. Oil and...

The culture war is over. If you want it to be. It wasn't even a culture war; it was a war on culture. A sustained attack, Dan Hicks argues, in the form of the weaponisation of civic museums, public art, and even universities - and one that has a deeper...

Likely the last play written entirely by Shakespeare, The Tempest brings together various themes the bard explored in his prior plays, including magic, revenge and forgiveness, order and society, and nature versus art. The shipwreck and remote island,...

Explore nature and nurture your love for gardening, perfect for Arbor Day, Father's Day, and beyond!There are amazing trees that live in our world-yellow poplar, American beech, crepe myrtle, and so many more! But how do you know which ones are...

A valuable resource for promoting girl power and encouraging young girls to explore STEM subjects fearlessly!We are girls as bright as fire! We're a STEMINIST brigade. Leaving blazing trails behind us On our groundbreaking crusade.Written in rhyme...

SEE THE WORLD OF FIFTY SHADES OF GREY ANEW THROUGH THE EYES OF CHRISTIAN GREY FROM THE 125 MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR, E L JAMES. In Christian's own words, and through his thoughts, reflections, and dreams, E L James offers a fresh perspective on...

Jack and his friends Amelia and Xander are in Zanzibar diving for lost treasure to support Jack's mother's coral protection project. Going further than usual on their last day, their dive boat is lured into a trap and captured by Somali pirates...

Not everything that goes bump in the night brings gifts ... As the nights draw in, the veil between worlds thins, and all sorts of ghosts and ghouls come tumbling in. In the shadows, under the bed, in wind-whipped snowy landscapes and in rooms lit by...

Pirouette your way into the Shimmer & Shine dance studio, where the ballet besties are ready to put on a show! When Yara joins Shimmer & Shine, a community dance school, she meets lots of other children her age, who are there to either start...

Of all the children that ever could be, You are the one made just for me.From a child's first uttered "Dada" to his or her first unsteady steps, nothing can adequately convey the joy and awe of watching the birth and growth of a new child. Available in...

An intergenerational tale of love, birds, and new lifeWhen Wren was born, Grandpa put a wren box just outside the window of her tiny room. When she was a baby, the wrens sang her to sleep. Each spring, Wren and Grandpa watched the birds bringing sticks...

In twenty years behind the till in The Bookshop, Wigtown, Shaun Bythell has met pretty much every kind of customer there is - from the charming, erudite and deep-pocketed to the eccentric, flatulent and possibly larcenous. In Seven Kinds of People You...

Originating in Japan, the art of manga is now a worldwide phenomenon, using a distinctive style to portray everything from romance to science fiction. In this book, you'll learn the techniques used in drawing exciting characters, monsters and robots in...

Grant Morrison's epic run on ANIMAL MAN collected in one massive hardcover! Grant Morrison's epic run on ANIMAL MAN collected in one massive hardcover! Buddy Baker is more than just a second rate Super Hero-he's also a family man and animal rights...

Survival, truth telling and hope . . . A unique and powerful illustrated book inspired by Leah Purcell's bestselling novel The Drover's Wife. A yarn of bonding and the sharing of stories that celebrates the impact of a good man and a strong role model,...

The ultimate LGBTQ+ parenting handbook, guiding parents and caregivers through transformative steps of Embrace, Educate, Empower, and Love so they can support their teen with open arms and heartsYour kid just came out to you, and amid the flurry of...

'Original, smart, knowing, and finely observed. The story never flags and the portrayal of the autistic protagonist avoids the cliches and stereotypes . . . Hoang's fast-paced and often funny romance touches on some important themes without ever seeming...

Women everywhere are searching for answers to better support their wellbeing and find balance in their lives. But what if there were a solution? One that improves our physical and mental health while also strengthening our relationships, our sense of...

Pronounced jooh-gun, meaning Country in Bundjalung language.Jagun celebrates the land, sky, waters, flora and fauna that together form Country. There is no part of the natural world that is not interconnected with First Nations culture or kin. Exploring...

Join the Tiny Gardeners as they grow fruit, vegetables, flowers and herbs for the upcoming Summer Market. See the long and bumpy beans! Taste the fresh and juicy strawberries! Feel the spikey rosemary sprigs! Smell the sweetly scented honeysuckle!...

An Illustrated Checklist for How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others So You Can Learn to Love Yourself The million-copy Korean phenomenon blending self-help and memoir As seen being read by BTS's Jungkook on Bon Voyage, the hit reality TV show...

Fierce and irreverent, these dot-to-dots lead you to a fabulous finish!Pick up a pencil and prepare to go wild with it! Twenty fresh puzzles from the talented hand of Jennie Edwards will keep you guessing right to the end - when each reveals a stunning...

Is Sam Kerr your favourite footballer? Did you know that Sam Kerr has won seven Golden Boots on three different continents? Did you know she holds the all-time goal-scoring record for the Matildas? Did you know that she was the first woman to be on...

Flowers and Foliage: Creating contemporary botanical art explores the always popular subject matter of botanical art. This is a beginner's guide to creating contemporary botanical art for everyone who loves flowers: tulips, sunflowers, orchids and many...

'Let this series begin the discussion.' - Bruce Pascoe 'An act of intellectual reconciliation.' - Lynette RussellSonglines are an archive for powerful knowledges that ensured Australia's many Indigenous cultures flourished for over 60,000 years. Much...

In this wildly rich memoir, a director at some of the world's finest botanic gardens - Sydney, Kew and Melbourne - suggests such places are a cure for the world's ills.Tim Entwisle believes these sanctuaries can address the key threats of our time, such...

Surfing represents freedom, creative expression and a connection to nature.The women of Surf Life are strong, independent and resilient - incredible surfers who live, work and create on the coast. They are connected to their community and well-respected...

'A fresh new voice in crime fiction' - JANICE HALLETT'A tragi-comic banger' - HARRIET TYCE'Funny, sad, witty and very engaging' - EMMA CURTISEveryone needs a hobby...Things haven't been going well for Beth. Her husband has left her for one of her friends...

What do you get when you mix workaholic parents, a car boot sale and a mad scientist together? DADBOT, that's who! With super-strength, hot chocolate on tap and a printer for a butt, Dadbot might be the most exciting thing Josh and Daisy discover - and...

Longlisted for the UKLA Book Awards 2024 A beguiling look at seven contemporary nomadic cultures around the world, offering a timely insight into alternative ways of life that connect us to our ancestral roots.A fascinating and beautiful survey of seven...

Unlocking the Power of Fatherhood. In this essential guide for dads with young children, Talmadge Eyre shares insights and practical strategies to form unbreakable bonds, foster growth, and create a mission-driven family. Activate your dad mode...

'Our feline guide navigates readers through the macabre realm of the dead with a great deal of self-irony and humour (think of the Horrible Histories series), which is bound to appeal to children and grown-ups alike.' - The International Board on Books...

This is your essential guide to less harmful, but equally effective, environmentally friendly printmaking methods. Traditional printmaking techniques expose the artist and the environment to a multitude of toxic materials. In this book, Mark Graver puts...

The International Booker Award winner's breathtaking new novel about neo-Nazis, particle physics, and graffiti vandalism 'Propulsive and revelatory' The New York Times 'A work of genius' 5-star review, Telegraph Gentle giant Florian Herscht is an...

Shortlisted for Aperture's 2024 PhotoBook Awards An artist's book by Grace Wales Bonner, featuring works in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art, New York.Grace Wales Bonner: Dream in the Rhythm-Visions of Sound and Spirit in the MoMA Collection...

A children's book that describes Charles White's childhood influences and inspiration. Every day, young Charles White's mother took him to the Chicago Public Library, where the librarians looked after him until six o'clock. At the library Charles looked...

An exploration of Judson Dance Theater's radical influence on postwar American art history and its lasting impact on contemporary artistic discourse.Taking its name from the Judson Memorial Church, a socially engaged Protestant congregation in New York's...

Though largely forgotten today and always discreetly behind the scenes in his own day, Félix Fénéon had an extraordinary impact on the development of modernism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and played a key role in the careers of leading...

Charles White (1918-1979) was an artist, a teacher and an activist. Widely celebrated during his lifetime for what his contemporaries termed 'images of dignity', his depictions of African American men, women and children continue to resonate today...

Most Australians see their world through eucalypts. From towering forests to straggly woodlands, in city parks, by the coast and in the bush, these are the trees that inhabit our familiar landscapes and national psyche. Yet the resilience of our eucalypt...

What do you need to know to prosper as a people for at least 65,000 years? The First Knowledges series provides a deeper understanding of the expertise and ingenuity of Indigenous Australians.For millennia, Indigenous Australians harvested this continent...