Health & Family

The extraordinary account of a woman's loss of her baby girl on the day of her birth and the devastating grief that followed. A love story about a passionate and...

Coleen Nolan - singer, TV host and agony aunt is known for her warmth, straight-talking and compassion. But her empathy and warmth have been earned the hard way - formed...

'So many of us will benefit from Jess's work.' - Ella Mills, founder of Deliciously Ella Hormonal health is vital for both physical and mental wellbeing, as it influences every...

The first Australian guide to peri menopause, featuring Shelly's incredible story along with interviews with local and international menopause experts including Dr Louise Newson, Dr Mary Claire Haver, Dr Kelly...

New York Times Bestseller One of Oprah Daily's Most Anticipated Books of 2025 People's Best Books of May 2025 On July 1, 1975, Kelsey Grammer's younger sister, eighteen-year-old Karen Grammer,...

Natascha McElhone was away filming in LA, with her two sons and pregnant with her third child when she received news that her beloved husband, Martin, had died suddenly of...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER Do you want to know the key to raising resilient kids, from the inside out In this groundbreaking, evidence-based guide to raising healthy kids in our modern world,...

The SEXY Diet is a powerful four-part weight loss system that will speed up your metabolismand turn on your skinny genes. How do you turn on your skinny genes? Author,...

Michelle's extraordinarily successful 12WBT program has helped hundreds of thousands of Australians lose almost 2 million kilos over 10 years. 12WBT Low-carb Solution advocates an easy low-carb approach to healthy...

When genetics can predict how we may die, how then do we decide how to live? When genetics can predict how we may die, how then do we decide how...

United We Stand. Together We Heal. As a nation we watched as heroic rescuers sifted through the rubble in search of signs of life. As individuals, we are still sifting...

Concentrating on alternative medicine, this work recommends ways to deal with a variety of common complaints, from acne to ulcers. Methods include home remedies, vitamins and supplements, and natural cures....

Can good things emerge - unexpectedly - from the cancer journey? Reeling from the death of her mother, Sally Collings saw nothing positive whatsoever about the disease. But then she...

"Brain Builders!" is the powerful new guide to maximizing your brain's awesome potential. Over 100 "Barin Builders!" secrets, workouts, and anatomies make it easy to develop and maintain razor-sharp mental...

Coleen Nolan - singer, TV host and agony aunt is known for her warmth, straight-talking and compassion. But her empathy and warmth have been earned the hard way - formed...

Something's up down below ... Urinary tract infections result in 8.1 million visits to a doctor every year, and between 50% and 60% of adult women will have at least...

Gain Control of Mental Illness provides a wide overview of all aspects which are part of, and closely associated with, Mental Illness (MI). The medical components and projection of MI,...

'This comforting memoir will help us all feel less alone as we navigate the emotional turmoil of midlife' Davina McCall, author of Menopausing From the bestselling author of 'Mum, What's...

From early childhood boys often feel pressured to be athletic and muscular. But what impact does this have on physical and mental well-being through their teens and beyond? Worryingly, a...

Severe anxiety affects a huge number of women in pregnancy and the postnatal period, making a challenging time even more difficult. You may be suffering from uncontrollable worries about pregnancy...

As seen on Australian Story on the ABC A family doctor shares a mother and father's determination to save their son This story of a father's search to find a...

Teenager Jake Bailey's inspirational account of overcoming cancer. 'None of us get out of life alive, so be gallant, be great, be gracious, and be grateful for the opportunities you...

A gripping journey through the past, present and future of vaccines. Vaccination is arguably the greatest public health achievement in history, yet the disappearance of many diseases has also seen...

Whether you want to make better decisions, improve your relationships or find more meaning in your work, harnessing your core values is the key to your future success, contentment and...

The only Australian book to address a growing phenomenon: children's food allergies and how to deal with them Food allergy occurs in around 1 in 20 children, with symptoms involving...

Have you ever experienced the frustration of watching your elderly relative or friend's health and general function decline? Have you ever been told that it's just "old age" that causes...

Sugar Daddy will change the way you view diabetes and a healthy lifestyle. Sugar Daddy breaks new ground by blending years of scientific research and clinical practice with simple and...

Every parent's guide to managing their child's allergy The Allergy-Free Baby and Toddler Book is the guide that all worried parents have been waiting for. Written by Charlotte Muquit, a...

This volume presents practical information on living with Parkinson's disease. It uses a question-and-answer format to focus the material on the key areas of interest, and adopts a personalized, non-technical...

In her bestselling classic The Courage to Heal, Laura Davis helped millions heal from the pain of child sexual abuse. Now, in I Thought We'd Never Speak Again, she tackles...

A beautiful, thoughtful guide to finding your perfect next read, no matter what life's throwing at you, from the founder of Aphra a.k.a. 'your inclusive AF feminist book club' Through...

'An incredibly useful take on facing grief as a young person' CARIAD LLOYD'Brilliantly, brilliantly written ... Packed with clarity, curiosity and courage' FELIX WHITE'It turned on so many lights for...

In this accessible discussion about depression, Dr Zita Weber introduces ideas and theories, and offers informative, practical and sensitive solutions for women.

Author: Nancy Caldwell SorelBinding: HardbackPublished: Oxford University Press, 1984Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsNancy Caldwell Sorel's "Ever Since Eve: Personal Reflections On Childbirth" is a compelling work of...

From the playgrounds of Glasgow to the villages of Bangladesh; from religious rites to ancient superstitions; from the world's richest people to its powerless and enslaved, Lorna Gibb's masterful Childless...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER Do you want to know the key to raising resilient kids, from the inside out In this groundbreaking, evidence-based guide to raising healthy kids in our modern world,...

'Moving and inspiring, courageous and true: real art. Just reading her is pleasure' Amy Liptrot, author of The Outrun 'She is fearless in her depiction of female desire - I...

Light up your life -- and your self - - with this joy-filled guide to beauty, healing, and personal energy that includes delicious recipes, immune-strengthening wellness rituals, and practical steps...

Everyone fears ageing. Now that life expectancy in the developed world is securely more than three score and ten, fear of imminent death has receded and been replaced by a...

Author: Christina WalkleyBinding: HardbackPublished: Peter Owen Ltd, 1987Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Very goodPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsThis non-fiction work, "Welcome Sweet Babe; A Book Of Christenings" by Christina Walkley, offers a...

Author: Nancy KeesingBinding: HardbackPublished: Angus And Robertson, London, 1977Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsNancy Keesing's "The White Chrysanthemum: Changing Images Of Australian Motherhood" is a compelling work of...

The book synopsis for Pregnancy: The Complete Australian Guide to Planning and Birth is a comprehensive, Australia-specific guide covering conception, pregnancy, labour, and birth, featuring expert advice from health professionals...

'Extraordinary. It is about death, but I can think of few books which have such life. It shows us what love is.' Max Porter, author of GRIEF IS THE THING...

A warm, reflective, and uplifting memoir about healing wounds, reclaiming a voice and discovering freedom through the open water. The open water. To the uninitiated, it represents the unknown, an...

This tech could change everything for women - here's how. From periods and childbirth to menopause, female pain has been normalized, as society shrugs and says 'welcome to being a...

A leading quantum physicist compares spiritual traditions -- including yoga and the Tibetan Book of the Dead -- the very latest scientific observations, and individual experiences to find out what...