Australasian History

Fifty-two of Henry Lawson's stories and sketches that he had first published in newspapers and magazines from 1888 onwards were gathered in his collection While the Billy Boils (Angus &...

'I am sir [ sure ] you will act as human bean', wrote one distressed pensioner to Prime Minister Robert Menzies in 1953, pleading for assistance. Robert Menzies received 22,000...

Following the success of the original Hide & Seek Melbourne , Explore Australia has now expanded the Melbourne series with four separate books on hidden experiences, shopping, food and nightlife....

Following the success of the original Hide & Seek Melbourne , Explore Australia has now expanded the Melbourne series with four separate books on hidden experiences, shopping, food and nightlife....

Portrait of Australia is a visual celebration of the very best of Australia's glorious landscapes, lively cities and rich cultural heritage. From the vibrant streets of Sydney to the magnificent...

Australia is one of the world's richest countries for mineral resources, with thousands of jobs and much of our national wealth coming from minerals manufactured into products or exported for...

Australia is one of the world's richest countries for mineral resources, with thousands of jobs and much of our national wealth coming from minerals manufactured into products or exported for...

Much has been assumed and written about missionaries, with them often bearing the brunt of the criticism of Australia's Stolen Generation. The Colonisation of Australia initiated a time of massive...

A witty, affectionate and beautifully written account of Johnston's travels in 1990s Australia. After a long sojourn in China, Brian Johnston arrived in Cairns to join his sister on a...

A photographic essay, this book explores the changes in light in Australia, from the subtle filtered glow of a rainforest to the harsh brilliance of the desert interior. The photographs...

Some secrets should never be kept -- a candid and heartfelt memoir about authenticity, difference, resilience, hope and love by an exciting new Australian voice My family may have been...

Paul Reiffel was one of the most consistent players in the Australian cricket team throughout the late 80s and 90s. This book tells the story of his rise to fame...

Lifting the Lid - a memoir born of adoption is a compelling story told by a distinctive voice with heart and humour about identity, belonging and a woman's search for...

In this book, the residents of Prahran, past and present, tell something of their own stories. These are as diverse as Prahran itself. There are tales of wine and roses...

This book is the first comprehensive history of Australian education systems, programs and policies of the period since 1960. The narrative of changes in schooling, training and university life is...

Reports on the continuing growth and transformation of ADR and conflict management approaches in Australia and overseas. This third edition brings all areas of the work up to date.

Wild & Woolley: A Publishing Memoir is Wilding's rollicking account of those heady bohemian years in the 1970s and 80s, charting the growth, the experiments, and the development of this...

Discover the ingenious and edgy crime thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author, with suspense that will keep you guessing to the very last page . . . 'One of...

Shortlisted for the University Of Queensland Fiction Book Award 'The real deal.' - Favel Parrett, author of Past the Shallows and There Was Still Love 'Kassab creates an eerie sense...

Who hops on two big feet, has two long ears and a built-in basket? The EASTER BUNNYROO, that's who! A very Australian Easter story about an understandable misunderstanding with a...

75 recipes from your favourite rugby league stars. Rugby league has been at the heart of Australia for more than a century. It has been with us through two World...

Henry, Penny, Frankie, Mum and Dad embark on an amazing adventure - from Tassie to the very tip of the Top End. Travel with them on the ferry across Bass...

Voluntary, arts, housing and campaigning organisations, and other professional groups are all part of Australia's expanding 'third sector' non-profit-making organisations that are motivated by social rather than economic objectives. In...

Reloaded contains the latest stories from the Melbourne underworld, and provides an uncut account of how Tony Mokbel - aka fat Tony - ran Melbourne's gangland war. Also included in...

A Centenary of Rugby League tells the complete, season-by-season story of rugby league's first 100 years in Australia. Rich in detail, anecdote, history, scandal and triumph, and illustrated by hundreds...

Mrs Winterbottom Takes a Gap Year meets The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and Where'd You Go Bernadette in this witty novel about coming of (middle) age and discovering that you...

This book examines Aboriginal identity in various forums: in discourse, education, juvenile institutions, geographic locations, myths, and land-rights actions.

While research findings in this volume take an Australian perspective, they extend beyond national boundaries and are pertinent to readers in all societies. Contributors explore violence against women with disabilities,...

Almost from the time that the camra was invented, photographers have been tying to show what dance can be. The author explores the National Library's Pictorial Collection and presents these...

Gorges that plummet into serpentine shadows ... Cloaks of white that drape the rocky crags of snowy mountains ... In this magnificent celebration of country, Bronwyn Bancroft uses both images...

"A riveting historical mystery that sweeps four continents and fills a void in the Victoria Cross story." Frederick Whirlpool's Victoria Cross is displayed near the entrance to the Hall of...

Introduced by Tim Flannery At length, almost to our sorrow, we made the land upon the 3rd of June 1790, just one year all but one day from our leaving...

Out of Sight, Out of Mind identifies and dispels various myths which have developed around the importance of sea transport and logistical support, and argues for a new appreciation of...

Stories of the outback and famous Australians have a special place in our hearts. This collection from well-known outback man and tour company entrepreneur Bert Bolton shares the adventures, cunning...

The story of heroes - the soldiers, sailors and airmen who left New Zealand to do battle as front-line warriors. It is the story of New Zealand's rich record of...

Between 1948 and 1971 ships and men of the Royal Australian Navy served with almost unnoticed distinction in defending the newly emerging nations of Malaya, Malaysia and Singapore. In this...