Collection: Adult Non Fiction - Society & Culture

We got ourselves into this. Here's how we can get ourselves out. We know the problem the amount of biodiversity loss, the scale of waste and pollution, the amount of greenhouse gas we pump into the air, it's unsustainable. We have to do something. And we are resourceful, adaptable and smart. We h...

"Long before hygge, lagom, or ikigai took the world by storm, there was la dolce vita-the Italian phrase for "the sweet life." La dolce vita encourages the benefits of practicing Italian traditions on improving your mental health by taking life slow and relishing in the sweet moments. This unique...

488 Rules for Life is Kitty Flanagan's way of making the world a more pleasant place to live. Providing you with the antidote to every annoying little thing, these rules are not made to be broken. 488 Rules for Life is not a self-help book, because it's not you who needs help, it's other people. ...

Moving into an aged care home or helping a loved one with this process is no laughing matter, which is why 5 easy ways to solve the aged care puzzle is illustrated with cartoons! You possibly need a laugh right now at one of the most stressful times in your life.

No other religion is subject to as much debate and controversy as Islam. But who was Muhammad, and what did he teach? Does the Qur'an really preach holy war? What is the role of women within Islam? And what does the rise of Isil and militant Islam mean for Muslims and for the world? Explaining Is...

BIBLIOGRAPHIES, CATALOGUES, DISCOGRAPHIES. Thousands of self-help and personal success books have been written. Each has offered a "secret" to personal power, fulfilment and well-being. But which are the all-time classics? Which ones really can change your life? Ranging from cutting-edge academic...

Have you ever read the Bible only to come away confused? Ever wondered if God actually had you in mind when He began telling His story? Though life may not be going according to your plan, God has another one: far better than you can imagine. From Genesis to Revelation, experience His invitation ...

Tony Abbott may have been a Rhodes Scholar, but some commentators are convinced that he offered nothing more than three-word slogans. Abbott's Right challenges this perception, and presents Abbott as someone who rejoices in the political battle of ideas. It looks at how the contemporary conservat...

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples live about 10 years less than non-indigenous Australians. Since 2006, the ‘closing the gap’ campaign has been pursued in collaboration between government and health, welfare and rights agencies to try and close the health and life expectancy gap withi...