Some advice suits certain people more than others.Some advice is . . . redundant waffle.And Nat's What I Reckon refuses to let it slide! Ya see, Nat's got a loud mouth and a taste for taking the piss out of stuff - it's how he lives, laughs and loves. Now, his target's the tired old life advice he's had enough of:Man up. Good vibes only. No pain no gain. Carpe diem.What a punish!Nat has zero qualifications as a philosopher or life coach, and he doesn't feel like becoming either one anytime soon. But as someone who has struggled to find the ray of positivity in most days of his life, he knows what it's like to feel the relief from a moment of joy.So buckle up for Nat's unrequested take on pushing back against expectations and rolling through life with some laughs and kindness like a real, righteous ratbag!
Mum and Dad told me they've got a wild plan . . . We're exploring Australia in a snug little van.Ride along with Hunter as she discovers beaches and billabongs, paddocks and plains, forests and dugouts, and even underwater worlds. A big adventure awaits!From Jessica and Stephen Parry-Valentine, the creators of travel channel Flying the Nest, comes a delightfully illustrated recount of a family road trip that celebrates Australia's natural beauty.
The world may be forever evolving, but one thing that remains the same is Australia's love for VEGEMITE. And what makes VEGEMITE so great? It's completely woven into the fabric of our nation - it isn't just owned and made in Australia; it tastes like Australia. There are many ways you can get creative with VEGEMITE, whether it's for breakfast, lunch or tea. For some Mitey inspiration, look no further than the mouth-watering and easy-to-make recipes in this book - from bolognese, breakfast muffins and roast beef with VEGEMITE gravy to fresh ways to include VEGEMITE in soups, salads and stir-fries. It even brings a delicious twist to a batch of Chocolate Raspberry Brownies! Celebrating 100 years of VEGEMITE's place in our hearts and pantries, and complete with the history and fun facts that tell its special story, this is a recipe book that will guarantee lots of Happy Little VEGEMITEs.
Celebrate community, kindness, hope and all the wonder of the festive season in a heartwarming Christmas picture book from the bestselling author of Looking for Alibrandi Melina Marchetta and joyous illustrator Deb Hudson. Celebrate the wonder of Christmas in this heartwarming picture book from the bestselling and award-winning author of Looking for Alibrandi, Melina Marchetta, together with talented and joyous illustrator Deb Hudson. This year, Zola and Alessandro are going to decorate the street with Nonno Nino's Christmas lights. Zola's house and Boomerang Street haven't had Christmas lights for two years. But this year, Zola and Alessandro want to continue the tradition. They've learned a lot about tradition lately - and how some families have different beliefs, and others celebrate Christmas differently. And with the help of their family and friends, this Christmas Boomerang Street is going to shine!
The son of first-generation Tongan immigrants, Hau drew on the legacy of his name (meaning 'King') to become one of the nation's most influential musical artists. But the best stories often come from the humblest beginnings. A promising junior rugby player, Hau decided in his teens to trade in the footy boots for Hammer pants, soaking up every bar and breakbeat of the new sound and culture exploding out of urban America: DJ Kool Herc and LL Cool J, mix-tapes and graffiti, velour Kangols and Beat Street.Determined to be more innovator than imitator, the rhymes that eventually burst from his volumes of notebooks and epic freestyle sessions with friends and co-conspirators would express what was happening in his backyard, in his community, in his voice. Along with DJ Danielsan, Hau would form Koolism, one of the seminal acts in Australian hip hop and winner of the ARIA's inaugural Best Urban Release award in 2004.This bolt from the blue began a professional journey that would evolve over decades and play out over iconic albums, reflecting the simple joys of life, the love of family, the loss of faith and the tragedy of lives cut short. When Hau decided to pass the mic, it also announced his next incarnation - acting as mentor and producer for a new generation of up-and-coming Australian artists, including the gritty drill-rap phenomenon out of Mount Druitt: OneFour.
He was a murderer, swindler, bigamist and suspect in the Jack the Ripper killings. Frederick Deeming was also the most hated man in the world. Claiming to be haunted by the ghost of his dead mother, Deeming had spent years roaming the planet under various aliases, preying on the innocent, the gullible and the desperate. But the discovery by Australian police in 1892 of the body of one of his wives in a shallow concrete grave triggered one of the greatest manhunts in history and exposed a further series of grisly murders - those of his first wife and four children - that stunned the Victorian era. The Devil's Work is a gothic journey into the twisted mind of a serial killer, set in the dying years of the 19th century when science and religion had collided and some of the world's most powerful and influential people believed in spirits and an afterlife. It reveals Deeming's crime spree across three continents, raising fresh questions about his role in the Jack the Ripper killings and culminating in his sensational trial where he was defended by a future Australian Prime Minister who believed he could also speak to the dead. Born bad or simply mad? It's time to meet Frederick Deeming, the man known and reviled throughout the United States, England and Australia as the Criminal of the Century.
Louie's big brother, Rocky, has big dreams and wants to chase them. But Louie doesn't want him to forget where he belongs . . . A heartfelt story about the bond between two brothers and their special connection to country. Illustrated by CBCA award-winning picture-book creator Dub Leffler, and written by acclaimed singer/storyteller Phil Walleystack and award-winning children's author Raewyn Caisley.
Some are born to be great mums, some achieve greatness, and some have motherhood thrust upon them. Ambitious, independent and happily child-free, Anna Harding isn't worried when her best friend, Helena, unexpectedly falls pregnant. After all, she's living the expat high life in London with her boyfriend, Finn, while Helena is on the other side of the world in sleepy Adelaide. Anna's not even fazed when Helena asks her to be the baby's godmother. How hard can it be from 15,000km away? But when a depressed Helena turns up on Anna's doorstep, begging her to look after baby Ivy while she escapes to Scotland to get her head together, the dirty nappies really hit the fan. How can newspaper gossip columnist Anna carry on her A-list lifestyle with a screaming kid in tow - especially when her job is at risk and Finn ups and moves to Ireland in pursuit of his own dream career? With Helena swept up in her new life in Scotland, Anna fears she'll be left holding the baby for good - until her grumpy neighbor, Luke, unexpectedly emerges as her go-to infant expert. Maybe pseudo-parenthood isn't so bad after all...
ASIO says right-wing extremism now makes up half its case load, and that it anticipates a terrorist attack on Australian soil within the year. There has been a 250% increase in right-wing terrorism globally. So what exactly is right-wing extremism and how is its potential for violence growing? Why is it a global problem? How does it threaten democracy and what should we do about it? Rise of the Extreme Right will answer these questions while situating Australia within the global threat landscape.
Witches only exist in stories. Everyone knows that. But what if the stories are real?FOUR FRIENDS. FOUR TRUTHS. ONE NIGHTMARE.If you wander into the wood ...If you hear scratching sounds from the Old Quarry ...If you go too close to the edge ...WATCH. OUT.
A frantic rooftop race.Alchemy lessons on a zeppelin.A booby-trapped pyramid . . .Just the start of semester two at Prometheus High.Athena and Marceline are on a mission to unearth Marceline's past - if their foolhardy plans don't get them expelled or killed.Godfrey's lonely without his friends, so when Emily needs a favour he's eager to help. But is her request all that it seems?Meanwhile, on the airship Atet, an ancient monster of unsurpassed power and fury is about to awaken . . .
The uplifting new novel by the bestselling author of The Garden of Hopes and Dreams Happiness has a way of catching up with you, even when you've given up trying to find it. Tilly doesn't believe she can ever be happy again Fourteen-year-old Tilly's world is torn apart when her single mother dies suddenly and she is sent a million miles from everything she has ever known to a small country town and a guardian who's a total stranger. Kate is sure she will be happy just as soon as she achieves her dream In the picturesque mountains of Far North Queensland, Kate is trying to move on from a failed marriage by renovating a van and making plans for an exciting travel escape. The fresh start she so desperately craves is within reach when an unexpected responsibility lands on her doorstep. Olivia thinks she's found 'happy enough' until an accident changes everything Ageing former celebrity actress, Olivia is used to winning all the best roles in her local theatre group, but when she's injured while making a grand stage exit, she is relegated to the wings. Now she's determined that she won't bow out quietly and be left alone with the demons of her past.
A warm, inspirational story about determination, conservation, the magic of nature . . . and grandads. In a noisy, grey city, Sam and his Grandpa long for the deep, dark wonderful jungle. But when their dream comes true, can they find a way to protect it? A delightful story book for all generations about the magic of wild places and the amazing things we can achieve when we all work together. The Tree at Number 43 inspires hope for the future of our environment without any sense of doom and gloom. A book for parents and grandparents to share and enjoy with kids, whether they want to create a garden at home or change the world.
In his signature style, Oliver creates a fabulously diverse and heartfelt duo in Thao and Kadir and their sometimes hilarious and sometimes heart-wrenching dilemmas of culture and belonging in a remote rural community. Throw in some slam poetry and it might just end in a lifelong friendship and a whole lot more understanding.
Cook up delicious food from around the world right in your kitchen, with Matt as your wise and entertaining guide. Matt Preston's mantra is flavour. Tasty and easy-to-make food that puts a smile on your face is what he's all about. In this colourful new cookbook, Matt brings together our favourite, flavour-filled dishes from all over the world - from carbonara and chicken korma to potsticker dumplings and Portuguese custard tarts - with the intriguing and myth-busting stories behind them. Some recipes are in their classic style, others have a special 'Matt twist', and all of them use easily found ingredients. With Matt Preston's World of Flavour, you'll not only have the ultimate delicious recipes to perfect and enjoy, but also their surprising histories and facts about them to share around the dinner table.
Discover a new way to feed everyone that's designed for real, busy family lives.Wouldn't it be amazing to feel organized and inspired about the week's meals, and confident that family members big and small are getting the nourishment they need every day - all while not breaking the bank.Is this too much to ask? The One Handed Cooks don't think so! In their new meal-planning guide, Allie, Jess and Sarah share the thoroughly tested system and recipes that keep them feeling in control in their own busy lives and kitchens. It's one that's built on flexibility and the clever use of short pockets of time - not a radical overhaul, a strict meal plan and hours of meal prepping every Sunday when you'd rather be doing anything else. Try these incremental and sustainable habit changes and you'll notice a big difference. The secrets lie in making the most of the freezer and slow cooker, prepping multiple meals during your time in the kitchen, being clever with leftovers and embracing fast meals. There are 85 recipes, including six chapters dedicated to time-efficient dinners - with snacks, salads and desserts covered, too. And it wouldn't be a One Handed Cooks cookbook without their brilliant behavioral and nutritional advice to help you navigate your kids' developmental challenges around food, and the ingredient swaps to cater to all the common allergies and intolerances.Includes metric measures.
Cat is like any other teenager who wants to fight the powers that be. There's just one complication . . . her mother is the Prime Minister of Australia. Catalina Parkes Pérez is used to living a pretty normal life. But when her mum is thrust into the role of Prime Minister, Cat's life becomes anything but. Life at The Lodge means having every moment scheduled and every outfit pre-approved. But it's not just the dinner parties and daggy dresses - Cat and her mum disagree on practically everything, especially the government's climate policy. Now someone is trying to sabotage the new Prime Minister - putting Cat, and everything she loves, in danger. Will she, with the help of some new friends, be able to make things right, for her family and the country? Inspired by the original program created by Tristram Baumber and Matthew Allred, as seen on ABC TV.
Banjo is a tiny woylie joey. Bounce with Banjo as he escapes from danger and searches for a safe place to call home. The next book in the Endangered Animal Tales picture book series, highlighting unique Australian animals.
A beautiful and powerful story for 5+ to challenge the way we view one of our most infamous birds, and ourselves. Call me Bin Chicken Call me Tip Turkey Call me Picnic Pirate... But... there is a lot more to my song than you might think. And maybe I've got something to teach you too.
Friday is not running away. Yes, she did get on a train to Norway without telling anyone where she was going - but she had to help Binky. He may or may not have been attacked by a polar bear. Now he's facing court martial for dereliction of duty. Obviously, Friday had to drop everything and travel 3000 kilometres to solve the case.The fact that it's easier to handle her feelings for Ian Wainscott if there's a continent between them is just a coincidence. When Friday arrives in Oslo, there are so many mysteries to solve. Is someone trying to keep Binky and Princess Ingrid apart? How can a painting leave a museum when all the doors are sealed? And will Melanie persuade Friday to go to the royal ball without wearing a brown cardigan?If Friday survives her trip to the remote Global Seed Vault, we may find out.
This unprecedented biography of Hawke includes an exclusive series of interviews with him - the last that he gave - as well as unfiltered access to his extensive trove of personal papers. It features new interviews with more than 100 people who knew and worked with Hawke, including his family and friends; political and union colleagues, and rivals; advisers and public servants; and journalists; along with international contemporaries of Hawke such as George H.W. Bush, John Major, Brian Mulroney, James Baker and George Shultz.It also brings together an extraordinary array of never-before-seen archival documents: family diaries, notes, letters and scrapbooks; school and university reports; cabinet, departmental and vice-regal papers; party strategy documents, polling and caucus minutes; and secret correspondence and meeting records between Hawke and other Cold War leaders.Troy Bramston, an award-winning and best-selling author, tells the remarkable story of Hawke's upbringing and education, the people and events that shaped him, his rise through the union movement, his complex personality and personal life marked by womanising and the demon drink, his nine-year government from 1983 to 1991, plus his post-prime ministerial life and legacy.This book is about the real Hawke, chronicling the stunning triumphs and shocking failures, a life riddled with huge flaws and great virtues marked by redemption and reinvention, which changed Australia and shaped the world. Revelatory and compelling, it will shock and surprise those who think they know the story of Australia's most popular prime minister.
Rusty is a rainbow bird! Fly with Rusty the Gouldian finch as he searches for a mate and saves his young family from fire. The next book in the Endangered Animal Tales picture book series, highlighting unique Australian animals.
With success comes challenges, and Jamie has always had a target painted squarely on his rear spoiler. And it all started back in 1991, when his father put him behind the wheel of his first go-kart. With steely focus and a relentless desire to win, it was only a matter of time before Whincup made the leap to the Formula Ford circuit and on to the big show: Supercars. But there are ups and downs to life in the fast lane - sackings, loss of sponsors, the rivalries, the fans, the partnerships, the sacrifices and being true to the dream when everything looks like an off-ramp. There are freak accidents, split-second decisions that win the day, omens from the race gods, and a strong dose of self-made luck. In 2008, Jamie would seal his quest for the Supercar crown after several near-misses, and he wouldn't look back. Seven championships, four Bathurst 1000 victories and a Bathurst 12-hour win in the books, you'd be tempted to ride off into the sunset. But that's never been Jamie's style. It's just the start of his next act: team principal of Triple Eight Race Engineering and mentor to the next generation of champions. 'You have to make a decision: What do you want out of life? Where do you want to go? How do you want to live?'
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