Collection: Adult Non Fiction - Society & Culture

From Machiavelli to Marx, Nietzsche to Hitler, this volume offers a provocative look at some of Western civilization's most infamous authors and their literary works and shows how these works have inflicted great evil in the world--and still cause suffering.

"The key is Courage. Discover 10 Second ways of transforming your fears and anxieties, turning them into confident and empowering experiences. With smart, quick, and easy tips and principles- 10 Seconds of Courage trains you to be mindful, prepared, brave and a presenter that other presenters wil...

Featuring entries on 100 unmistakably Australian things (in no particular order), from the lovable to the naff, this book is chock-o-block with entertaining and fascinating facts about the things we all know, love or love to hate.

From the ghostly black horse of Sutton Forest to the butcher of Adelaide Street, a haunted Brisbane lift to the chilling experiments carried out by Doctor Blood of the North Kapunda Hotel, Australia abounds in spooky stories that are all unnervingly based in fact and tied to real places to visit ...

"Dreams are a window into the subconscious, and for those who understand their meanings, they are also a crucial step in self-understanding. In this comprehensive volume, author Cassandra Eason shares her decades of study on the subject. From visions of angels to trips to the zoo, from buying a d...

We all know how important it is to reduce our environmental footprint, but it can be daunting to know where to begin. Enter Kathryn Kellogg, who can fit all her trash from the past two years into a 16-ounce mason jar. How? She starts by saying "no" to straws and grocery bags, and "yes" to a reusa...

Jeanette Winterson traces the history of the AI revolution. She talks to some of the boldest and most imaginative thinkers in the field and looks to religion, myth and literature to help us understand the radical changes to the way we live and love that are just around the corner. When we create ...

For billions of people, having a religious belief system provides purpose in life. For some, religion serves as a guide for moral behaviour. Today's world is one in which our understanding of world religions is both understatedly important, as well as increasingly complex. After many years explor...

Gripping, thought-provoking and deeply rewarding, 12 Rules for Life offers an antidote to the chaos in our lives: eternal truths applied to our modern problems. Jordan Peterson's work as a clinical psychologist has reshaped the modern understanding of personality, and now he has become one of the...

Gritty, funny, authentic and inspiring, Rebekah Campbell's quest to find love, family and happiness is packed with challenges and personal growth. What will it take to follow your dream? On the outside, Rebekah Campbell has an enviable life. At thirty-five, she is founder of hot Sydney start-up P...