Books

From the bestselling author of BORN ON A BLUE DAY and THINKING IN NUMBERS A Japanese researcher in psychology sets out to measure loneliness while drawing on her own experience of autism. A quirky boy growing up in 1950s Ottawa sows the seeds of his...

A simple, engaging story introducing ideas of non-binary identities, tolerance and acceptance to very young readers, from the writer of the critically acclaimed picture book, The Pocket Chaotic.Praise for Alex and Alex ''What a fun book for illustrating...

Young stegosaurus Teggs is the new captain of the DSS Sauropod, a spaceship designed to defend the Jurassic Quadrant from evil, carnivorous dinosaurs looking for their next meal. With his crew, Ginni, Arx and Iggy, Teggs must defeat cunning raptors...

Robust insights into the often mind-bogglingly arduous journeys of animals all over the world. - Kirkus Reviews'The awe-inspiring migratory stories of the animals offered in Epic Animal Journeys will give the reader a new-found sense of respect for...

A hardback edition of the popular MoMA Artist Series, with larger reproductions of Monet's classic artworks.In 1955 The Museum of Modern Art became the first public collection in the United States to acquire one of Claude Monet's large-scale paintings of...

Take control of your diabetes with a 4-week meal plan and tons of delicious recipes When you're newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, figuring out what is safe to eat can be a challenge. Create and enjoy meals confidently with a 4-week meal plan and...

The final volume in a series of books that presents a new and comprehensive history of photography through works in MoMA's collection.Photography at MoMA: 1860-1920 is the final volume in a set of three books that together present a new and comprehensive...

Did you know that the Egyptians created the first synthetic colour; or that the noblest purple comes from a predatory sea snail? Throughout history, artist pigments have been made from deadly metals, poisonous minerals, urine, cow dung, and even crushed...

In 1930, at her twenty-first birthday party, Nell O'Connor learns the devastating story of an abandoned little girl, found alone on a passenger ship bound for Australia on the eve of the First World War. Forty-five years later, she embarks upon a search...

When violinist Anna Sun accidentally achieves career success with a viral YouTube video, she finds herself incapacitated and burned out from her attempts to replicate that moment. And when her long-time boyfriend announces that he wants an open...

A huge majority of people at the end of their lives want to die at home, but only a small number manage to do this. This vital book asks why. Many of us have experienced an elderly loved one coming to the end of their life in a hospital - over-treated,...

The intuitive design, sun-lit spaces and tranquil vibe of Modernist houses still have an enduring appeal today. But can these homes be updated for contemporary living while maintaining the integrity of the original architecture? The New Modernist House...

Hildur Rúnarsdottir is the only police detective working on the isolated west coast of Iceland. She is desperate to forget her traumatic past by burying herself in her cases alongside her new trainee, Jakob Johanson. But Jakob's life has its own...

Published in conjunction with the first comprehensive museum survey dedicated to the artist, LaToya Ruby Frazier: Monuments of Solidarity presents the full range of her practice and includes rarely seen and brand-new bodies of work.For more than two...

How to parent in a climate emergency? Through a series of inspiring letters written to his daughters, climate activist and writer Ben Rawlence finds new ways to open conversations and navigate the uncertainty of our changing times together. 'Beautiful...

A book-length sequence of poems about place, time, illness and recovery from award-winning Jean Sprackland A book-length sequence of poems about place, time, illness and recovery Each of the three sections in Goyle, Chert, Mire focuses on one of the...

Discover 15 of Sydney's most iconic locations, with the help of six cheeky seagulls, on this look-and-find adventure. From Taronga Zoo to Bondi Beach, there are delightful quirks of the city to spot on each page, as well as fun facts kids and parents...

Hello, Melbourne! is a celebration of this great Australian city. With its colourful laneways and bustling shopping arcades, the bookish wonders of the State Library and the sights and smells of world famous Lygon Street, there is so much to see in this...

What do you need to know to prosper as a people for 65,000 years or more? Join designer and artist Alison Page alongside anthropologist and architect Paul Memmott as they share some of the incredible inventions created by the oldest continuing culture...

Serendipity is the luckiest kid in the world. But what happens when the luckiest kid in the world becomes extraordinarily unlucky? Serendipity is your classic overachiever. She's class president, lead in the school play and star of the basketball team...

It's breakfast time! Can you butter the toast and pour the milk? In this fun new series, little ones learn first words and experiences by using satisfying sliders and sturdy flaps. Each spread introduces a new scenario with characteristic vibrant...

Landscape design expert Phillip Withers and habitat expert AB Bishop join forces to share their wealth of experiences in how to create stunning Australian gardens that support the local environment.Naturalistic gardens help plants, creatures and people...

The epic, timeless hit that inspired the legendary anime film and made the word "manga" part of the global vocabulary returns in a new hardcover edition. The AKIRA Hardcover Collection features the original right-to-left manga reading format and...

This collection of 50 postcards features Katy Wiedemann's stunning anatomical illustrations. Each image vividly captures the beauty and complexity of the human body. Together they make a stylish collection, perfect for sending to friends or pinning on...

The autobiography of the fabulous, rule-breaking, one-of-a-kind Josephine Baker, published in English for the first time. This is the iconic Josephine Baker in her own words. Funny, candid and unconventional: the wildly famous but elusive Josephine...

An epic story of love, betrayal, courage and war that brings together two of Wilbur Smith's greatest families in this long-awaited sequel to his worldwide bestseller, The Triumph of the Sun. Cairo, 1887. A beautiful September day. Penrod Ballantyne and...

Textile artist Anna Joyce's design process is intuitive, relaxed, and rooted in the belief that we should live with color and pattern every day. Inspired by vintage fabric, folk art, shapes in nature, and exciting new color combinations, Joyce's...

The complete beginner's guide to horses and riding for kids 8 to 12 The complete beginner's guide to horses and riding for kids 8 to 12 This ultimate guide to horses for kids teaches you all about the basics of equine care-from anatomy to housing to...

'Extraordinary... A devastating but essential read.' Kevin Powers, bestselling author and National Book Award finalist for The Yellow Birds 'Gripping, darkly humorous...profound.' Phil Klay, bestselling author and National Book Award winner for...

Explore the riches of Buddhist wisdom-from ancient scriptures, essential principles, and much more-presented by one of the titans of American Buddhism. This treasury of essential Buddhist writings draws from the most popular Indian, Tibetan, Chinese,...

The mysteries and emotional richness of the animal world revealed as never before, from the author of the Sunday Times bestseller The Hidden Life of Trees. Can horses feel shame? Do deer grieve? Why do roosters deceive hens? We tend to assume that we...

Pollyanna might just be a poor orphan but she knows something that lots of grown-ups don't - how to be happy THE COMPLETE AND UNABRIDGED TEXT 'Most generally there is something about everything that you can be glad about, if you keep hunting long...

Discover "shibui" - the Japanese philosophy of finding the simple, subtle beauty that emerges with time. Through watercolor illustrations, personal stories, and mindfulness reflections, this book offers Eastern wisdom to help readers embrace healthy...

Tau Lewis's mythical sculptures create elaborate portals into fantastic worlds"At 52 Walker, artist Tau Lewis transmutes the lifeblood of scrap objects into something sanctified. . . . I'm reminded that an art gallery can also be a temple." - New York...

Food for thought-75 delicious recipes to boost brainpower In the search for ways to preserve brain health and reduce the risk of cognitive decline, there is one evidence-based nutritional plan that rises to the top. The Brain Health Cookbook's MIND diet...

An exciting, unexpected, and beautiful encounter with one collector's deeply personal assemblage of works.Since the 1980s, Mickey Cartin has assembled a remarkable collection of objects and art-Renaissance and modernist paintings, master prints,...

This highly anticipated catalogue, accompanying Gerhard Richter's first exhibition with David Zwirner, presents Richter's last paintings along with his recent explorations in drawing, printing, and sculpture.----------"[His last paintings] can feel...

A series of beautiful and unique, usable journals, these hardcover, blank books each focus on a single artist, and feature a detail of an artwork wrapped around the cover and endpapers that highlight details from the artist's studies or other works on...

"Walking between these figures feels like an interruption; being a spectator is itself a performance. They seem to know more than we do, about the status of being an artwork and the place of the viewer. The joke, if there is one, is on us." - The...

Dark and whimsical tales from one of Japan's most beloved early twentieth-century writers Japanese fairy tales - enchanting, enigmatic stories of animals, human beings and the great natural world. Dark and innocent, sublime and whimsical, Miyazawa's...

Funny, irreverent and full of joy, this is the perfect book to accompany you on holiday - a celebration of escaping the everyday WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY BRENDA BOWEN Mrs Wilkins and Mrs Arbuthnot, cowed and neglected by their husbands, make a daring...

The official art book for the celebrated video game Final Fantasy XVI, this collector's quality, hardcover volume offers a wealth of full-color key art, concept sketches, and more. The official art book for the celebrated video game Final Fantasy XVI,...

Charles Holden's designs for the London Underground from the mid-1920s to the outbreak of World War II represent a high point of transport architecture and Modernist design in Britain. His collaboration with Frank Pick, the Chief Executive of London...

Many women love the idea of leading a more creative life, but don't know where to begin. With Art Doodle Love, art journal expert Dawn DeVries Sokol provides the perfect jump start: an interactive fill-in book of prompts that will motivate women to...

Vintage Minis bring you the world's greatest writers on the experiences that make us human - from birth to death and everything in between VINTAGE MINIS: GREAT MINDS. BIG IDEAS. LITTLE BOOKS. Have you ever dreamt you were naked on stage, or woken...

An essential introduction to the surprisingly long history of the electric car, from the early pioneers, through to the first commercially viable marques such as Tesla. After a century in the shadow of the internal combustion engine, the electric motor...

Phoebe Hoban's definitive biography of the renowned American painter Alice Neel tells the unforgettable story of an artist whose life spanned the twentieth century, from women's suffrage through the Depression, McCarthyism, the civil rights movement, the...