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'Pure twist from start to finish' SARAH BAILEY 'twisted ... fiendish ... startling' GABRIEL BERGMOSER ' Survivor on steroids' GREG WOODLAND Would you kill your brother to save yourself? After...

'Gripping, heartfelt, and intelligent, The Stolen is an emotionally rich thriller that crackles with tension.' Christian White, author of The Ledge ' The Stolen is compelling, down-to-earth Australian crime fiction...

Zane Grey was the world's first millionaire author, inventor of the western in both literature and Hollywood films, globally feted as a celebrity adventurer. But until now his adventures in...

Amalia's life runs like clockwork: school, family book club, hanging out with her best (and only) friend Mae. It's comfortable in its predictability. So when Mae announces she's ready to...

There's something dangerous in the air. It shimmers in the night, wrapped in the warm, humid breeze. I stand on the kerb outside my cousin's house waiting for my sister....

A young Aboriginal man and a white police officer face each other in a house in the desert. The violence that passes between them carries the pain and anger of...

HONOUR BOOK: 2022 CBCA Book of the Year, Younger Readers SHORTLISTED: 2022 Prime Minister's Literary Awards, Children's Literature WINNER: 2021 Aurealis Award 'Surprising, beautiful, unique.' Katrina Nannestad, award-winning author of...

Joan has failed to stop Eleanor and her monstrous plan. Eleanor now rules ruthlessly over a new London, in which monsters live openly among humans, preying on them and subjugating...

Shortlisted for the Emerging Writer Award, WA Premier's Literary Awards 2025 Shortlisted for the 2025 Ned Kelly Award for Best Debut Crime Fiction Longlisted for Best Designed Commercial Fiction Cover,...

Betrayal cannot be buried forever. In the tiny Tasmanian town of Mole Creek, retired Australian cop and Vietnam veteran Pete McAuslan has retreated to his fishing cabin to write his...

WINNER: 2020 NSW Premier's Literary Awards, Ethel Turner Prize for Young People's Literature WINNER: 2019 QLD Literary Awards, Griffith University Young Adult Book Award HONOUR BOOK: 2019 CBCA Book of...

Back pain is the one of the world's greatest public health challenges. It is the leading reason we visit the doctor, the leading reason we take time off work, the...

Archaeologist Carter Devereux's research leads him to an unsettling conclusion: our ancestors may have been far more advanced than we ever imagined. Following an ancient trail across South America, India...

In a world on the brink of a new Cold War, a legendary assassin becomes the hunted. Adrian Hell, a master of his craft, accepts a contract to eliminate a...

An ancient monolith. A deadly secret. One chance to save humanity. Professor Delaney McPhearson's world is shattered when her best friend, archaeologist Drew Masters, is found dead. Before she can...

Savour the delicious flavours of Sri Lanka! Authors Douglas Bullis and Wendy Hutton present an exquisite collection of recipes from chefs and kitchens all around the island. With their help,...

Mend, rethink, transform, recreate! Mending your favorite fabric items-from jeans to sweaters to sofa covers-becomes a true art form in Creative Mending . In this book, mending guru Hikaru Noguchi...

Learn about Korean culture while improving your language skills! Korean Folktales for Language Learners presents 36 traditional folktales in parallel Korean and English versions on facing pages, with detailed notes...

Crocheted sisters Amelie and Mako and are ready for anything - a day at the beach, a birthday bash, a visit to the library - and their outfits are, too!...

Dive into language learning with this comprehensive introduction to Vietnamese! This book teaches you to speak, read and write Vietnamese quickly through practical everyday conversations and concise notes on everything...

A comprehensive guide to understanding Vietnam's long and tumultuous history A Brief History of Vietnam explores the turbulent history of a land that has risen from the ashes of war...

An irresistible felting book for cat lovers! From playful tabbies to fierce black cats, this book shows you how to create felted felines in every shape and posture: crouching, preening,...

A handy cheat sheet of key Korean grammar points in an at-a-glance, easy-to-carry format! The Korean Grammar Language Study Card is the perfect resource for reviewing the main grammar points...

An interactive workbook for beginners to learn how to write and read Korean quickly! This easy workbook has everything you need to learn the Korean scripts clear explanations, plentiful practice...

Learn the basics of the Farsi Language quickly! Reading & Writing Farsi is a self-study guide to the Farsi alphabet for anyone who is just getting started in learning this...

A book that will make you see and savour fabric in a whole new way. From its origins as wrapping cloths made from scraps of fabric to its place in...

This pack contains 200 high-quality origami sheets printed with fun and vibrant Blue & White Patterns. These paper patterns were developed to enhance the creative work of origami artists and...

This pack contains 500 high-quality origami sheets printed in vibrant Rainbow Colors. These colorful papers were chosen to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack...

This is a riveting and disturbing account of the medical atrocities performed in and around Japan during WWII. Some of the cruelest deeds of Japan's war in Asia did not...

If you're an avid noodle lover - or ready to graduate from perennial favourite Ramen Noodles - look no further! Experienced Asian cookbook author Maki Watanabe provides all her secret...

Introduction to Zen Training is a translation of the Sanzen Nyumon, a foundational text for beginning meditation students by Omori Sogen - one of the foremost Zen teachers of the...

A complete introduction to paper folding at a very attractive price! Fully illustrated with colourful step-by-step instructions, Easy Origami for Beginners is the ideal first book for anyone wanting to...

Archery for Beginners is the complete instructional guide for anyone interested in taking up recreational archery. This book covers all the essentials for the beginning archer - from basic skills...

Celebrating 80 Years of Bruce Lee In 1970, Bruce Lee suffered a back injury that confined him to bed. Rather than allowing this to slow his growth as a martial...

Karate: The Art of "Empty-Hand" Fighting is the definitive guide to Shotokan Karate - the most widely practiced style of Karate - and has inspired millions of Karate practitioners worldwide....

Requiring no soil - just some spritzing, soaking, the right sunlight and good air circulation - air plants work in just about any space. Compatible with succulents and right at...

Korean culture developed on a 600-mile-long peninsula, bordered on the north by mountains and three sides by the sea, set apart from the Asian mainland. Korea was one of the...

Age range 5 to 9 This colourfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Philippine fairy tales and other folk stories - providing insight into a rich storytelling culture. Filipino Children's Favorite...

My First Book of Tagalog introduces preschool children to the Tagalog language-also known as Filipino-the national language of the Philippines which has been influenced by both Spanish and English. Everyday...

For millennia, China was the largest and richest nation on earth. Two centuries ago, however, its economy sank into a depression from which it had not fully recovered-until now. China's...

From world renowned origami artist, Michael LaFosse, comes this affordable collection of classic origami paper craft projects featuring traditional designs as well as a few new twists on old favorites....

Chinese is a fascinating language that can seem impossibly difficult to learn at first but is relatively easy if you focus on the spoken language. The revised edition contains new...

Selamat datang! Learn to read, write, and speak Indonesian! By completing the 12 lessons in Indonesian for Beginners, you will learn not only to understand, speak, read and write basic...

Get ready to fill the skies with your very own collection of colorful flying dragons! This paper airplanes kit features a fabulous variety of dragon-themed paper planes-each with its own...

Age 9 to 12 Take the whole family on a whirlwind tour of Chinese culture and history with this award-winning, delightfully illustrated book complete with stories, activities, and games. This...

Michael G. LaFosse is recognized internationally as a leading educator and author in the field of origami, and his remarkably complex works are exhibited in galleries and museums around the...

This is a complete and easytouse guide for reading and writing traditional Chinese characters. Reading and Writing Chinese has been the leading text for foreign students and teachers of the...

Look-up words quickly and easily with this travel-sized Cantonese phrasebook and dictionary. Essential Cantonese Phrasebook & Dictionary clearly and concisely presents all the everyday words, phrases, and expressions you need...