Get comfortable with being uncomfortable - the story of a 23-year-old tradie who put his body 'through hell and back 10 times' to prove that anything is possible when you break past your own barriers...
A powerful call to confront the reasons why politics is jeopardising women's health across the world, by a prize-winning academic
'Radical and thought-provoking, this book should drive us a..
An authoritative, richly illustrated history, and affectionate celebration, of Siena, one of the best-loved and most-visited cities in Italy.
Occupying a hilltop site in the midst of a vast, undu..
As European empires crumbled in the 20th century, the power structures that had dominated the world for centuries were up for renegotiation. Yet instead of a rebirth for democracy, what emerged was a ..
As European empires crumbled in the 20th century, the power structures that had dominated the world for centuries were up for renegotiation. Yet instead of a rebirth for democracy, what emerged was a ..
Now recognized as one of the most influential books of the twentieth century, "Silent Spring" exposed the destruction of wildlife through the widespread use of pesticides. Despite condemnation in the ..
There is not just one story of silk. In silk is science, history and mythology. In silk is the future.
Aarathi Prasad's Silk is a gorgeous new history weaving together the story of a unique mater..
The clearest, simplest guide to economics ever published
Understanding economics has never been easier.
Combining bold graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Economics is the perfect..
The hi-tech lowdown
Understanding technology has never been easier.
Combining bold graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Emerging Technology is the perfect introduction to the fast-c..
The clearest, simplest guide to nutrition ever published
Understanding nutrition has never been easier.
Combining bold graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Nutrition is the perfect ..
The clearest, simplest guide to science ever published
Understanding science has never been easier.
Combining bold graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Science is the perfect introd..
A significant collection of interviews with the defiant, controversial, and ground-breaking singer, songwriter, and activist throughout her turbulent career . . .
A significant collection of inte..
The final volume in Simon Heffer's critically-acclaimed history of Britain from Victorian times to the Second World War
Sing As We Go is an astonishingly ambitious overview of the political, soci..
A captivating exploration of how underwater animals tap into sound to survive, and a clarion call for humans to address the ways we invade these critical soundscapes - from an award-winning science wr..
The incredible account of Sister Betty Jeffrey OAM and the Australian war nurses who survived the bombing of evacuation ship SS Vyner Brooke in February 1942, and subsequently spent three years in Jap..
Edward de Bono's Six Thinking Hats is the groundbreaking psychology manual that has inspired organisations and individuals all over the world. De Bono's innovative guide divides the process of thinkin..
A mind-expanding exploration size, the measure of all things, from the New York Times bestselling author
The New York Times bestselling author returns with a mind-opening exploration of how size ..
This book comes from a parallel universe where everyone is friends on a powder day. A utopia where it makes perfect sense to be hopelessly addicted to something that falls out of the sky. A world wher..
This book comes from a parallel universe where everyone is friends on a powder day. A utopia where it makes perfect sense to be hopelessly addicted to something that falls out of the sky. A world wher..
The little-known story of the Allies' fight in WWII's chaotic and lethal China-Burma-India theatre.
In April 1942, the Imperial Japanese Army captured Burma, closing the only ground route from In..
Skip Novak is revered around the world for his sailing adventures. In this book he brings together the sum of his knowledge and the wisdom of his experience so you can follow in his wake - or create y..
The Skipper's Medical Emergency Handbook is designed to assist all who go to sea - whether on a day excursion, a holiday cruise or an even longer trip.
This essential book provides practical adv..
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From bestselling historian Saul David, a riveting new history of the British airborne experience across the Second World War.
The legendary 'Red Devils' were among ..
Andrew Motion has been close to the centres of British poetry for over fifty years.
Sleeping on Islands is his clear-sighted and open-hearted account of this remarkable career. It takes us from s..
THE NIGHT SELF IS . . .
- Vulnerable
- Curious
- Fearful
- Enchanted
- Courageous
In the winter of 2020, Annabel Abbs experienced a series of bereavements. As she g..
This luxe edition provides a deep and comprehensive look at the groundbreaking career of Slim Aarons, spanning five decades. The book begins with Slim's field work as an Army photographer and continue..
Can green capitalism save the planet? Is it even trying?
Not when the very logic of the capitalist system pits it against Earth's life support systems, as the Japanese philosopher Kohei Sai..
From the New York Times bestselling author of Deep Work, Slow Productivity is a groundbreaking philosophy for creating great work at a sustainable pace.
Hustle culture. Burnout. Quiet quitting. T..
Slow: Embracing the Joy of a Slower, Simpler Life is your beautiful guide to the ideas of slow living from acclaimed illustrator and author Meredith Gaston Masnata.
Feelings of dissatisfaction..
Sex should be good for everyone. Slutdom argues for a world without sexual shame where you can get what you need - and deserve.
'When women are enjoying better sex, the people they have sex with ..
Why do we cook? Is it just to feed ourselves and others? Or is there something more revolutionary going on?
In Small Fires, Rebecca May Johnson reinvents cooking - that simple act of rolling up o..
This book explores the unusual and unique experience of direct democracy in the small state of New Zealand, where referendums have been a persistent feature of the political landscape for over a centu..
An uplifting guide to unlearning negative ADHD self-beliefs from bestselling viral duo @ADHD_Love
Are you your biggest fear-leader, constantly lamenting your wasted potential? You're not alone. J..
Smallholding as a concept is not limited to small-scale farming, and anyone can bring parts of it to their everyday lifestyle, whether it's a window box to grow produce, a garden to keep chickens or a..
'An excellent book' Vince Cable
'A must read' Jo Johnson
A New Cold War is underway. Whereas the first Cold War was dominated by the threat of nuclear conflict, the new front line is economic a..
You might be using 'social media' everyday, but are you maximizing its potential to best benefit your business? Understanding the implications of using social media strategically to enhance and comple..
When Amitav Ghosh began the research for his monumental cycle of novels, The Ibis Trilogy, ten years ago, he was startled to find how the lives of the 19th century sailors and soldiers he wrote of wer..
"I hated every minute of training, but I said- 'Don't quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.'" - Muhammad Ali
Behind every goal accomplished is a journey filled with c..
We all want our kids to grow into happy, healthy adults and the first ten years count more than any other time in our lives. So what should we be doing to give them the best chance? Most books on chil..
The newest title in Pipsticks+Workman's wildly popular So. Many. Stickers. series, So. Many. Snail Mail. Stickers. features 2,500 fun and trendy stickers that celebrate the art of snail mail!
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The quest for social justice is a powerful crusade of our time, with an appeal to many different people, for many different reasons. But those who use the same words do not always present the same mea..
The focus of this book is the practice of social policy in Aotearoa New Zealand. It is
intended to complement and update the fourth and final edition of Cheyne et al.'s
Social Policy in New Zealan..
It was 13 October 1972. Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571, carrying a team of young rugby players, their families and friends, took off for the very last time. A deadly miscalculation saw F571 crash dire..
'Your friends would probably describe me as nice. But guess what?
I can't stand your friends.
I'm a liar. I'm a thief. I'm highly manipulative. I don't care what other people think. I'm capa..
They were doomed from the very beginning.
During the Second World War, it didn't take long for the British Secret Services to discover that Nazi Germany's cohorts of espionage agents - influen..
'A love letter to Mother Earth and entertaining must-read that goes to the heart of our survival' Charles Massy, author of Call of the Reed Warbler. Perfect for fans of Wilding by Isabella Tree.
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A personal history of the friendship between the great war poets, Siegfried Sassoon and Wilfred Owen, 'Soldiers Don't Go Mad' tells the story of psychiatry, the traumatic effects of war, and the heali..
'A gripping new collection from Max Hastings that puts you at the heart of the battle ... Compelling' Daily Mail
'An unmissable read' Sunday Times
Soldiers is a very personal gathering of spar..
Whilst learning to fly, Amanda Harrison discovered a beautiful vintage Tiger Moth. After researching the amazing pioneers who flew this fragile aircraft, a spark was ignited, and Amanda dreamed of emu..