Louis Nowra burrows beneath the sensationalist Underbelly 'sex and sin' narrative, revealing stories and a cast of characters some household names others little-known - that not even a writer could conjure up.
In Anzac’s Dirty Dozen a team of renowned historians resume the battle to expose a host of stubborn fantasies and fabrications that obscure... Læs mere
This book traces the life and times of Eric Worrell, the original reptile danger man and naturalist, and the iconic tourist attraction he established, The Australian Reptile Park, which continues to be a leader in wildlife tourism, conservation, education and research.
From award-winning author Ashley Hay, this new edition of Gum is a powerful and lyrical exploration of these magical, mythical, medicinal trees, and the story of new worlds, curious people and big ideas.
A spectacular 80 km track connects the iconic beaches of Bondi and Manly, and will have youwinding through secluded bays, protected bushland and the... Læs mere
Award-winning science writer John Pickrell investigates the effects of the 2019-2020 bushfires on Australian wildlife and... Læs mere
Offers illuminating and unexpected insights into Australia’s culture, as leading historians uncover the stories behind the symbols that surround us in our daily... Læs mere
Influential historian Henry Reynolds pulls the rug from legal and historical assumptions in a book that's about the present as much as the past.... Læs mere
Detailing the drastic counterattacks by the colonists and the punitive expeditions led by armed parties of settlers and convicts... Læs mere
During Tasmania's Black War of 1823-31, Tongerlongeter led the most effective Aboriginal resistance campaign in Australian history. In... Læs mere
On the 180th anniversary of the Myall Creek Massacre of 1838, acclaimed writers, historians, lawyers and artists explore the impact of one of the most horrifying events of Australian colonial history, showing why this event was and remains so important for Australia.
The French have long been part of the Australian story. French Connection paints an intricate portrait of the complex connections between the two nations. Alexis Bergantz provides a fascinating insight into how the idea of France influenced a new colony anxious to prove itself.