The Bear and The Nightingale - (Winternight Series)
Voted Best Science Fiction and Fantasy Book of 2017 ** Fr...
The Empress of Art - Catherine the Great and the Transf...
An art-oriented biography of the mighty Catherine the Great,...
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
A beautiful paperback edition of The Lion, the Witch and the...
The Nightingale And The Rose
The Lily and the Rose
The war is over. But can there ever truly be peace? Thestory is equal parts Downton Abbey and wartimeaction, with enough romance and intrigueto make it 100% not-put-down-able. AustralianWomens Weekly on Miss Lilys Lovely Ladies Australian heiress Sophie Higgs was a rose of no-mans land, founding hospitals across war-torn Europe during the horror that was WW1. Now, in ...
The Girl, the Dog and the Writer in Rome
Hes the worlds vaguest novelist. Shes a shy and unusual child. Together, theyre travelling the world, one book a time.QUITE SIMPLY THE BEST SORT OF READING PLEASURE FROM THE FIRST PAGE TO THE LAST- Ravens Parlour Bookstore For the first ten years of Frejas life, she and her mother Clementine have roamed the Arctic in search of zoological wonders. Happy, content, together. Freja an...
The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me (Colour Edition)
Phizzwhizzing new cover look and branding for the Worlds NUMBER ONE Storyteller!The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me is a classic Roald Dahl story. Billys biggest wish is to turn a weird old wooden house into a wonderful sweet shop. But then he finds a giraffe, a pelly and a monkey living inside theyre the Ladderless Window Cleaners! Who needs ladders when youve got a giraffe? They become ...
Mona Lisa - The People and the Painting
Read this book and the worlds most famous image will never look the same again. For the worlds greatest cultural icon still has secrets to reveal not the silly secrets that the Leonardo loonies continue to advance, but previously unknown facts about the lives of Leonardo, his father, Lisa Gherardini, the subject of the portrait, and her husband Francesco del Giocondo. From this factual ...
The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me
Phizzwhizzing new cover look and branding for the Worlds NUMBER ONE Storyteller! Billys biggest wish is to turn a weird old wooden house into a wonderful sweet-shop. But then he finds a giraffe, a pelly and a monkey living inside theyre the Ladderless Window-Cleaning Company! Who needs ladders when youve got a giraffe? They become best friends and when they meet the richest man in all ...
Out of Australia - Aborigines, the Dreamtime, and the Dawn of the Human Race
In their startling new book, Steven and Evan Strong challenge the out-of-Africa theory. Based on fresh examination of both the DNA and archaeological evidence, they conclude that modern humans originated from Australia, not Africa. The original Australians (referred to by some as Aborigines), like so many indigenous peoples, are portrayed as backward and primitive. Yet, as the Strongs...
The Duck and the Darklings
WINNER: 2016 WA Premiers Book Awards, Childrens Books SHORT-LISTED: 2015 CBCA Picture Book of the Year SHORT-LISTED: 2015 NSW Premiers Literary Awards, Patricia Wrightson Prize for Childrens Literature Grandpapas eyes shine when he remembers the beauty of the world, long-ago. Peterboy wants to find something wonderful to bring the light to Grandpapas eyes and keep it there. What he ...
The Doldrums and the Helmsley Curse (The Doldrums, Book 2)
A DREAMY CHARMER OF A BOOK. New York Times on The Doldrums Archer Helmsleys grandparents-famous explorers who went missing on an iceberg two years ago-are finally coming home. Archer is overjoyed, but he may be the only one. Rumours are flying that Archers grandparents were never really abandoned on the iceberg; that theyre making it all up. Archer knows the rumours are false. With ...
The Wolf, the Duck and the Mouse
Early one morning a mouse met a wolf and was quickly gobbled up
When a woeful mouse is swallowed up by a wolf, he quickly learns he is not alone: a duck has already set up digs and, boy, has that duck got it figured out! Turns out its pretty nice inside the belly of the beast theres delicious food, elegant table settings and, best of all, dancing. And theres something more: no more fear ...
The Bear and the Nightingale
NATIONAL BESTSELLER A magical debut novel for readers of Naomi Noviks Uprooted, Erin Morgensterns The Night Circus, and Neil Gaimans myth-rich fantasies, The Bear and the Nightingale spins an irresistible spell as it announces the arrival of a singular talent with a gorgeous voice. At the edge of the Russian wilderness, winter lasts most of the year and the snowdrifts grow taller than ho...
The Fast And The Furriest - A Second Chance Cat Mystery
Sarah Grayson owns Second Chance, a shop that sells lovingly refurbished items, in the charming town of North Harbor, Maine. But she couldnt run the store without the help of her right-hand man, Mac or her dashing rescue cat, Elvis. Macs life before North Harbor has always been a little bit mysterious, but it becomes a lot more intriguing when a woman from his past shows up in town, and the...
The Bear and the Nightingale
NATIONAL BESTSELLER A magical debut novel for readers of Naomi Noviks Uprooted, Erin Morgensterns The Night Circus, and Neil Gaimans myth-rich fantasies, The Bear and the Nightingale spins an irresistible spell as it announces the arrival of a singular talent with a gorgeous voice. At the edge of the Russian wilderness, winter lasts most of the year and the snowdrifts grow taller than ho...
Girls! From Line to Color - The Inks and the Pencils Behind the Fantasy Paintings of Michal Dutkiewicz
One of the most prolific and talented artists in the field of fantasy illustration, Australias own Michal Dutkiewicz has made quite a name for himself down-under with his over-the-top abilities . His unique blend of the classic pin-up with a post-modern sensibility makes every one of his paintings a delight to behold! One of the most-asked questions Michal gets (past How much do want for that ...
The Land and the People - China
China: the Land and People takes you on a whistlestop tour around this most incredible country. Explore its forests, rivers (including the mighty Yangtze), mountains and beaches, and meet some incredible wildlife along the way. Marvel at the vibrant street life, the amazing food and the diverse culture, and delve into the countrys rich history. Discover what its like to grow up in China sc...
The Hero and the Outlaw - Building Extraordinary Brands Through the Power of Archetypes
This book describes a system of meaning management, the first-ever systematic approach to successful brand meaning. This book illuminates the most ancient grooves in our mental architecture, which Carol Jung described as archetypes, and shows how they can be employed to bring meaning and profit to a brand. There is a nascent power here, which, if understood correctly, can bring a rare vitali...
The Land and the People - Russia
Russia: the Land and People takes you on a whistlestop tour around this fascinating country. Explore its varied landscapes, from massive lakes to frozen tundra, and meet some incredible wildlife along the way. Marvel at the brightly painted domes of St Basils Cathedral and ornate palaces of St Petersburg, and delve into the countrys rich cultural heritage. Discover what its like to grow up ...
Rich Dad's Guide to Investing - What the Rich Invest in, That the Poor and the Middle Class Do Not!
Investing means different things to different people
and there is a huge difference between passive investing and becoming an active, engaged investor. Rich Dads Guide to Investing, one of the three core titles in the Rich Dad Series, covers the basic rules of investing, how to reduce your investment risk, how to convert your earned income into passive income
plus Rich Dads 10 Investor Contr...
Midnight Oil - The Power and the Passion
Midnight Oil are one of the most Australian rock bands this country has produced. Born from the Australian pub rock scene that gave us AC/DC, Cold Chisel and INXS, the Oils were able to break out of that scene without compromising themselves in any way. Indeed, their breakthrough overseas record was the most Australian album they made. But it wasnt just the subject matter that made them fie...
The Prince and the Potty
A jolly escapade through the world of potties, royalty and tiny accidents in this hilarious romp from the bestselling creator of The Queens Knickers, Nicholas Allan. Its time for the prince to use his potty, so its off to the Royal Potty Workshop! There are singing potties, potties pulled by corgis, and even super-duper flying Royal Robo-Potties! But its hard work finding the perfect pot...
The Nightingale and the Rose
This spectacular new series of artworks by Del Kathryn Barton is inspired by Oscar Wildes classic story The Nightingale and the Rose. The book contains 20 new paintings and drawings by the Archibald winning artist to accompany the words of Wildes timeless tale of love and loss. The theme of ecstatic metamorphosis through song attracted Del Kathryn Barton to this story, where the life of a ...
The Near and the Far - new stories from the Asia-Pacific region
From 21 of the best writers in the Asia-Pacific region comes a collection about finding connections where you least expect them. Its a sweltering night in Kuala Lumpur, and a journalist is protesting in a city on the edge of meltdown. Its post-9/11 San Francisco, and a woman meets her foster child, who provokes painful reminders of her past. Its contemporary Bangkok, and a writers encount...