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Leading thinkers from Australia and around the world outline how we can make change for the betterTo mark The Australia Institute's 30 years of big ideas, we have asked some of our good friends and leading thinkers from Australia and around the world to share a big idea for a better Australia.The Australia Institute has spent the last 30 years producing research that matters, and this anthology offers fresh thinking about climate action, how to safeguard our democracy, the importance of bravery in policymaking, and how to address some of the biggest issues of our day- from gender-based discrimination to the housing crisis; from our relationship with the United States to keeping cities cooler.In our first 30 years, The Australia Institute has shown how to make the impossible feel inevitable, and the radical seem reasonable. The works in this inspiring volume serve as a reminder that the solutions are there; Australia just needs the courage to implement them.Featuring - an introduction by The Hon Michael Kirby AC Yanis Varoufakis Aunty Pat Anderson AO His Excellency Anote Tong Professor Clare Wright OAM President Jose Ramos-Horta Professor Peter Doherty AC Professor Brian Schmidt AC Professor Fiona Stanley AC Associate Professor Rebecca Glauert Jennifer Robinson Thomas Mayo Christine Milne AO Professor Patrick McGorry AO Professor John Langmore AM Hon Melissa Parke Lucy Hughes Turnbull AO Alana Johnson AM Bob Brown Sally McManus Karrina Nolan Polly Hemming Greg Jericho Sunita Narain Amy Remeikis Bill Browne Maiy Azize Kieran Pender Anna Spargo-Ryan Dr Emma Shortis Alex Sloan AM John McKinnon Allan Behm Dr Joelle Gergis Louise Adler AM Dr Richard Denniss

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.

Michael the cookie loves to stand out from the batch. Everyone knows it, but not everyone loves it, especially his brothers and sisters ... But Michael doesn’t want to be like the rest—he wants to be Michael. But when he starts to feel like he can’t be himself, his confidence is shaken. In fact, Michael starts to crumble. Will his brothers and sisters be there for him when he needs them most? After all, it’s our differences that truly make us sweet!

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When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit This sem-autobiographical classic, written by the beloved Judith Kerr, tells the story of a Jewish family escaping Germany in the days before the Second World War. This beautiful new edition celebrates the fifty-year anniversary of an adventure that Michael Morpurgo called “The most life-enhancing book you could ever wish to read.”Suppose your country began to change. Suppose that without your noticing, it became dangerous for some people to live in Germany any longer. Suppose you found, to your complete surprise, that your own father was one of those people.That is what happened to Anna in 1933. She was nine years old when it began, too busy with her schoolwork and tobogganing to take much notice of political posters, but out of them glared the face of Adolf Hitler, the man who would soon change the whole of Europe – starting with her own small life.Anna suddenly found things moving too fast for her to understand. One day, her father was unaccountably missing. Then she herself and her brother Max were being rushed by their mother, in alarming secrecy, away from everything they knew – home and schoolmates and well-loved toys – right out of Germany…Perfect for fans of Julia Donaldson, Shirley Hughes, and David McKee!

A heart-warming book celebrating the special bond between mothers and their children, featuring flurries of rose gold foil on every page!

WHEN I TALK TO YOU A new edition of Leunig's much loved and best-selling collection of prayers, featuring remastered illustrations and a new introduction. A person kneels before a duck to reflect upon the troubles and joys of life, and offers thanksgivings and expressions of hope. the person is praying... This collection of prayers and drawings from Michael Leunig is full of gentle humour and joyous grace. Celebrating the ritual of connection, transformation and love that is prayer, it offers consolation and inspiration, gently encouraging readers to develop an awareness of their inner life and reminding us of the potential of the spiritual in navigating the unpredictability of this life.

When She Was Gone 'I absolutely LOVED this book.' Marian Keyes <strong><em>Was she taken ... or did she run?</em></strong> The pulse-pounding new psychological thriller from the bestselling author of <em>You Don't Know Me Rose was torn away from her daughter. Now, is she the only one who can save her?</em> Former London police officer Rose Campbell has been estranged from her daughter, Lou, for almost a decade. But when Lou disappears from a remote Western Australian beach, and the police suspect her of kidnapping the two young children in her care, Rose is asked to help bring Lou home. The police think Rose's insights will lead them to Lou, but they don't realise that Rose hardly knows her daughter anymore. This is the final case in DSS Mal Blackwood's illustrious career, and there's a lot riding on it. The missing children are heirs to the Fisher property empire, and as their multimillionaire grandfather breathes down Blackwood's neck for results, the media storm is intensifying. Faced with a deluge of evidence and accusations, Blackwood doesn't know who he can trust. Rose arrives in Australia intent on proving her daughter's innocence, but how can she be sure of that when she's no longer part of Lou's life? Meanwhile, as Blackwood begins to expose the Fishers' secrets, the investigation takes a much darker turn. Shadows of the past gather around the Fishers and Rose, and soon it's clear that every hour is critical. What has happened to Lou and the children? And can Rose and Blackwood find them in time? 'I was gripped by <em>When She Was Gone</em>, I couldn't bear being away from it. The characterisation is top-notch: such interesting, flawed, nuanced people. And the plotting is excellent - I was guessing and guessing and getting it wrong. <strong>I absolutely LOVED this book.' Marian Keyes 'This assured, utterly absorbing novel will have you up late into the night, still turning pages. Sara Foster sensitively and persuasively renders both the banality and unique horror of violence against women and asks, how far would you be willing to go to save someone you love? <strong>This was an absolute highlight of my reading year.' Hayley Scrivenor 'Masterfully told, the stakes are high in this <strong>emotionally gripping and utterly unforgettable </strong>story. Don't plan on getting anything else done once you start reading!' Natasha Lester 'I was <strong>hooked from the first chapter</strong>: the characters were compelling, the pace was perfect and the ending was satisfying, with a few twists I didn't see coming. It's a read-in-one-gulp story (my favourite kind) that <strong>kept me guessing until the end</strong>.' Kayte Nunn '<em>When She Was Gone </em>is <strong>a masterclass of suspense</strong>, an edge of your seat story that kept me up all night.' Dervla McTiernan 'A chilling family saga about power, privilege and revenge. <strong>Sara Foster at her spine-tingling best' Tim Ayliffe 'I loved the premise before I even opened the book, and from then on, I was hooked. <strong>Sharp, compelling and clever</strong>, Sara's story of rich people behaving badly had me captivated until the final pages. Put it on your to-read list!' Ali Lowe, author of <em>The Trivia Night 'The most propulsive thriller of the year. I challenge anyone to put it down once you've read the first page.' Tess Woods, author of <em>The Venice Hotel Praise for Sara Foster and her novels: 'Gripping and chilling all at once' <em>Australian Women's Weekly 'A twisty, well-crafted thriller' <em>West Australian </em>