365+ Ways To Save The Planet And Your Money At The Same Time
$34.99
Live your best sustainable life and spend less doing it, with the help of sustainability expert Lottie Dalziel.
An Unlikely Survival
$50.00
Exploring over 75 years of Australian welfare policyAn Unlikely Survival takes us through three-quarters of a century of welfare politics in Australia, to contests about political principles, and about what we think is the common good. As both economy and society were transformed, the need for government assistance, alongside the growth of civil society advocacy, became a core part of political debates. John Murphy traces the evolution of welfare, government by government, from Menzies to Morrison, from the postwar era of full male employment to neoliberalism, deregulation and globalism. He ranges across policy areas well beyond Centrelink payments, from wage fixing to work-for-the-dole, from childcare to middle-class tax benefits, from family payments to superannuation, from aged care to Indigenous welfare, and from Medicare and to disability support. How did the Hawke-Keating governments square neoliberal economics with reforming social welfare? What did successive governments retain, modify or dismantle? Who were the civil society actors who fought for and against different initiatives? What accounts for the unlikely survival and refurbishment of our welfare system in a world of more diverse families, globalisation, unemployment and the entrenchment of the working poor? An Unlikely Survival explores, and attempts to answer some profound questions about policy action and social justice in the past and in contemporary Australia and asks- do we actually want a fairer society-and are we prepared to pay for it?
Deficit
$36.99
Invisible Women meets Doughnut Economics- An international bestseller from an exciting new voice in the feminist space<p>*AN INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER*WINNER OF THE POLITIKEN LITERATURE PRIZE 2024'Brilliantly rewrites the history of economic thought to place 'her story' at its heart. A must-read' - Kate Raworth, author of DOUGHNUT ECONOMICS'One of the most important feminist voices of the 21st century . . . The book about capitalism we didn't know we needed' - Sofie HagenIn 2020, the prominent Danish feminist Emma Holten read an article stating that women were a net 'deficit' to society. Women took more than they gave, 'draining' the public purse by giving birth and taking parental leave. They contributed less than their fair share in taxes, because they often worked part-time to look after other people at home, or held low-paidjobs in the public sector. Denmark would be richer if women's lives looked more like men's, the economic experts concluded. A similar story is told around the globe.How did we get here? In Deficit, Emma Holten traces how economic thinkers - from the Enlightenment onwards - created a value framework that overlooked and neglected 'women's work' and acts of care. She reveals how the economic models that drive political decisions today are just as flawed, giving us unparalleled monetary wealth, but causing deep social harms that are hurting us all.If we cannot properly value the things that matter, how can we build a better future?</p>
Getting Things Done
$24.99
David Allen's Getting Things Done was hailed as 'the definitive business self-help book of the decade' (Time) when it was first published almost fifteen years ago, and ' GTD' has since become shorthand for an entire culture of personal organization that offers to change the way people work and live.Now the veteran coach and management consultant has rewritten the book from start to finish, tweaking his classic text with new perspectives on today's workplace and incorporating new data that validates his timeless admonition that 'your hear is for having ideas - not for holding them!' Only when our minds are clear and our thoughts are organised can we achieve effective results and unleash our creative potential.From core principles to proven tricks, Getting Things Done will teach you to-*CAPTURE EVERYTHING- Free your mind by jotting down every task or idea, ensuring you never feel overwhelmed by forgotten responsibilities.*CLARIFY AND APPLY- Learn to break down tasks using the 'do it, delegate it, defer it, drop it' rule, turning an overflowing inbox into a source of clarity and direction.*ORGANISE AND REASSESS- Master the art of categorizing and scheduling tasks, allowing you to adapt and refocus as situations change*REFLECT AND UNSTICK- Dive into routine reviews and strategies to move past stalled projects, giving you confidence even when faced with confusion or anxiety*ENGAGE WITH PEACE- Tackle tasks head-on and gain the emotional resilience to feel fine about what you're not doingWhether you're drowning in a sea of tasks or seeking clarity in an age of digital distractions, Getting Things Done offers a revitalised approach to productivity, demonstrating that by mastering the art of organising and clarifying your thoughts, you can unlock a world of creativity and efficiency - ultimately achieving more with greater peace of mind.
Hbr Daily Leader
$39.99
<p>Make your professional growth a daily habit.</p><p>With a packed schedule, personal and professional goals, and demands on your time and attention from every direction, it can be hard to set aside quiet time for reflection. Time to learn. Time to find inspiration. HBR Daily Leader makes it easy to regularly put your own development on your agenda. Curated from the Harvard Business Review archives, this collection provides leadership insights to spark your thinking, quotations to inspire you, and questions to encourage deep reflection. With this book as your touchstone, you'll elevate your performance as a leader.</p>
India In A World Adrift: A Rising Power Takes Its Place Among Rivals | A Lowy Institute Paper: Penguin Special
$12.99
The pace of change in Asian geopolitics is accelerating. What role will India play in a rebalanced Asian system?Asian geopolitics has changed rapidly in the recent past, and the pace of change is accelerating. This book, by one of India's most senior and respected foreign policy minds, examines this moment of flux, and argues that we should prepare for dimming economic prospects and rival power blocs. What is the outlook for India in such a world, including its increasingly close relationship with Australia? Shivshankar Menon argues that India will work ever more closely with the West, as part of New Delhi's broader quest for strategic autonomy.
Kind: The Quiet Power Of Kindness At Work
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What if someone told you the key to success was kindness?While it doesn't always make headlines, there is a growing recognition that kindness is vital to strong performance at work. In the broad range of leadership skills, kindness is inherently quieter, more personal and harder to see and yes, less interesting or cinematic than controversial tweets and 'bullying boss' behaviour. But kindness builds empathy and trust, which ultimately creates a sense of psychological safety and that safety leads to more creativity; a better quality of decision-making; safer critical thinking; higher levels of staff loyalty, flexibility and retention; a heightened sense of engagement; and, ultimately, higher productivity and profitability.In KIND, Graham Allcott explores how we can create work cultures that encourage kindness. He argues that, far from being a 'fluffy' or nebulous idea, kindness and empathy are 21st century superpowers, which can transform any organization into a dynamic environment where people want to work. The author aims to convince the doubters, as well as helping already 'kindful' people, to articulate the power of kindness and make a stronger case for its greater profile in their working environments.Drawing on psychology and neuroscience as well as management theory and business research, he shows how kindness helps encourage productive and positive work cultures. From busting three important myths that need to be addressed to engage the more cynical reader or the reader's more cynical colleagues to covering 'The Eight Principles of Kindfulness at Work', Graham Allcott offers practical advice on how to make kindfulness part of the fabric of your working life so both you and your team can thrive.
Lessons From Gin
$34.95
<p>How a global industry icon was created right here in Australia — with insights, stories and recipes from a co-founder of Four Pillars Gin</p> <p>How did a small business from a regional Aussie town get voted the world’s best gin producer THREE times? Four Pillars Gin, a craft distillery in Victoria’s Yarra Valley, today is not only an Australian favourite but a global powerhouse. Co-founder Matt Jones shares the secrets behind building a brand that started as a small cult favourite and has become a world-leading success. Including stories, recipes and business lessons from a decade of gin-soaked archives, Lessons from Gin has the ingredients you need to grow your own business and brand.</p> <p>Matt tells his side of the extraordinary Four Pillars story, sharing what he and the team learned in a decade that changed the distilling industry in Australia. Taking you on his journey as a creative brand strategist during the rise of social media, he reveals how Four Pillars became a benchmark for excellence and a beloved household name. You’ll discover how true innovators think creatively and strategically, with practical models for driving incredible growth in your own career and industry.</p> <p>In Lessons from Gin, you’ll learn how to:</p> <ul> <li>Place creativity at the heart of your business</li> <li>Design a brand that tells a story</li> <li>Craft the kind of product excellence that wins fans and followers</li> <li>Create experiences that engage and build a community of loyal believers</li> <li>Develop a culture and lead a team of passionate people through a shared purpose and vision</li> <li>Build a sustainable business anchored in genuine values and bold ambition</li> </ul> <p>Lessons from Gin gives Four Pillars fans real insight into how their favourite gin conquered the world. It is a must-read for entrepreneurs, business owners, marketers, and leaders in any industry who want to craft a brand that people love to want.</p>
Money
$36.99
MONEY. The object of our desires. The engine of our genius. Humanity’s greatest invention. Whether we like it or not, our world revolves around money, but we rarely stop to think about it. What is money, where does it come from, and can it run out? What is this substance that drives trade, revolutions and discoveries; inspires art, philosophy and science? In this illuminating, sometimes irreverent, and often surprising journey, economist David McWilliams charts the relationship between humans and money – from a tally stick in ancient Africa to coins in Republican Greece, from mathematics in the medieval Arab world to the French Revolution, and from the emergence of the US dollar right up to today’s cryptocurrency and beyond. Along the way, we meet a host of characters who have innovated with money, disrupting society and changing the way we live, in an ongoing monetary evolution that has, for the last 5000 years, animated human progress. McWilliams unlocks the mysteries and power of money, explaining why it matters and how it shapes our world. The story of money is the story of earth’s most inventive, destructive, and dangerous animal: Homo sapiens. It is our story. ‘McWilliams has a great knack for bringing a complex economics story to life. He is also funny. In economics, that's a rare and persuasive combination’ Irish Times
Think Again
$24.99
Think AgainBestselling author, smart thinking guru and TED podcast star, Adam Grant returns with a compelling guide to changing your mindTHE MILLION-COPY BESTSELLERIf you can change your mind you can do anything.Why do we refresh our wardrobes every year, renovate our kitchens every decade, but never update our beliefs and our views? Why do we laugh at people using computers that are ten years old, but yet still cling to opinions we formed ten years ago?There's a new skill for the modern world that matters more than raw intelligence - the ability to change your mind. To have the edge we all need to develop the flexibility to unlearn old beliefs and adapt when the evidence and the world changes before us.Told through fascinating stories, informed by cutting-edge research and illustrated with amazing insights from Adam Grant's conversations with people such as Elon Musk, Hilary Clinton's campaign team, top CEOs and leading scientists, this is the ultimate guide to keeping your thinking fresh, learning when to question your ideas and update your own opinions, and how to inspire those around you to do the same.
What's The Worst That Could Happen?
$39.99
Why catastrophic risks are more dangerous than you think, and how populism makes them worse.Why catastrophic risks are more dangerous than you think, and how populism makes them worse.Did you know that you're more likely to die from a catastrophe than in a car crash? The odds that a typical US resident will die from a catastrophic event-for example, nuclear war, bioterrorism, or out-of-control artificial intelligence-have been estimated at 1 in 6. That's fifteen times more likely than a fatal car crash and thirty-one times more likely than being murdered. In What's the Worst That Could Happen?, Andrew Leigh looks at catastrophic risks and how to mitigate them, arguing provocatively that the rise of populist politics makes catastrophe more likely. Leigh explains that pervasive short-term thinking leaves us unprepared for long-term risks. Politicians sweat the small stuff-granular policy details of legislation and regulation-but rarely devote much attention to reducing long-term risks. Populist movements thrive on short-termism because they focus on their followers' immediate grievances. Leigh argues that we should be long-termers- broaden our thinking and give big threats the attention and resources they need. Leigh outlines the biggest existential risks facing humanity and suggests remedies for them. He discusses pandemics, considering the possibility that the next virus will be more deadly than COVID-19; warns that unchecked climate change could render large swaths of the earth uninhabitable; describes the metamorphosis of the arms race from a fight into a chaotic brawl; and examines the dangers of runaway superintelligence. Moreover, Leigh points out, populism (and its crony, totalitarianism) not only exacerbates other dangers but is also a risk factor in itself, undermining the institutions of democracy as we watch.
