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A new extended collection from Jim Haynes about the true essence of Australia-our yarns and stories, from every walk of life

Be transported to Catalonia's buzzing metropolis through the flavours of the best tapas bars, restaurants and bodegas, now in a highly collectible gift format.

This stunning follow-up to Minds Went Walking- Paul Kelly's Songs Reimagined and Into Your Arms- Nick Cave's Songs Reimagined features Alice Pung, Ellen Van Neerven and Christos Tsiolkas, and is the perfect stocking stuffer for Christmas 2024.Australian icon Kylie Minogue is the musical muse for this sparkling new anthology. Twenty-four writers, a third of whom identify as LGBTQIA+, used a Kylie Minogue song as the springboard for a new, original piece of work, covering the genres of crime, memoir, speculative fiction, poetry and science fiction - from Kylie's 1987 release 'I Should Be So Lucky' all the way through to her newest album Tension.

The only Australian book that brings together expert advice, lived experience, interviews and up-to-date resources to help neurodivergent children thrive.An increasing number of Australian children are being diagnosed with variations in their brain development. These can include attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism and dyslexia. Authors Madonna King and Rebecca Sparrow have surveyed and interviewed almost 2000 Australians - including medical experts, educators, neurodivergent children and their parents - to gather together the best and most useful tips to ensure neurodivergent children take their rightful place in classrooms and beyond. Out of the Box offers best-practice advice on navigating diagnosis and ongoing challenges, such as finding friends and learning at school. It also provides vital advice for teens, including driving, living independently and applying for jobs. This essential guide provides hope, insight and practical help for the neurodivergent child's journey and the parents, teachers, friends and family who share it.

<p>In Vegan Italian Food: Over 100 Recipes for a Plant-based Feast, Australia's number one vegan chef Shannon Martinez celebrates the joys of Italian food in signature riotous style.</p><p> Following on from Shannon's bestselling cookbooks Smith & Daughters: A Cookbook (That Happens to be Vegan) and Vegan With Bite, this glamorous guide features more than 100 delicious recipes for comforting classics and modern entertaining that will bring Italy into your kitchen at home. </p><p> Discover meat-free versions of delicious antipasti, elegant pastas such as tortellini in brodo, red sauce meatballs (vegan, of course), plus vibrant vegetables, sides, salads and an extensive range of desserts inspired by the world's favourite cuisine. </p><p> A magnificent meat-free celebration of the joy of Italian food – taking style cues from Scarface to La Dolce Vita – Vegan Italian Food is a party for the ages and one you won't want to miss. </p>

From TikTok sensation Keila Shaheen, author of The Shadow Work Journal, which has sold more than a million copies worldwide, a journal that explains the numerology-inspired 369 method of manifestation and offers neuroscience-based prompts to help you channel it every day. What is the 369 Method?Scientists swear by its core principles. Genius inventors use it to change the world. Social media influencers turned it into a viral new trend, and now, the bestselling author of The Shadow Work Journal has created this interactive journal to help you execute the method flawlessly.At its core, the 369 method combines numerical patterns with the power of your mind to help you manifest your biggest dreams and transform your life. Based on cutting-edge neuroscience research, The 369 Journal is an incredibly powerful tool that supports the 369 method with guided journaling and reflective practices to help you rewire your brain for success and unlock your limitless potential.Inside this journal, you’ll find a wealth of resources to support you on your journey toward limitless living:-A comprehensive look at the 369 method, including its origins and how it’s worked for luminaries throughout time.-Themed affirmations for relationships, wealth, health, and abundance, and more.-A self-care menu to help you cultivate a positive mindset and take care of yourself on a daily basis.-Guided daily 369 journaling to help you take inspired action.-Weekly reflections to record your emotional vibrations and celebrate your successes along the way.-Advice on how to pivot and adjust your intentions when you’re not getting results.Whether you’re looking to manifest abundance, attract love and happiness, or achieve any other goal, The 369 Journal can help you stay focused, motivated, and on track. Start rewriting your future today!

<p><strong>Fascinating and richly illustrated stories of insects in 366 daily entries, from dancing honeybees to the largest spider webs in the world.</strong></p> <p>In this beautifully produced guide, entomologists Gail Ashton and Dominic Couzens present a look at hundreds of insects, as well as what makes each one so important. With a fascinating, bitesize entry for every day of the year, you can learn all about insect behaviour, migration, protection mechanisms, their involvement in folklore, history, literature, and more. Learn what the scientific name for each bug is, find out what people have had to say about them over the years from poetry to scientific papers, and see what they look like for yourself with a detailed image to accompany each entry.</p><p>Discover the story of the gnat, whose wings beat at 1000 times a second, the glowworm, who has captured the power of light, and the sacred scarab beetle, worshipped in Egypt thousands of years ago. </p><p>Illustrated with stunning photographs and works of art, showcasing the colours, textures and strange and unique features of these fascinating creatures, this collection is a celebration of insects and their special place in our ecosystems and culture.</p>

A glorious celebration of plants, gardens, and gardeners, organized as a delightful “chocolate-box”.

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A groundbreaking approach to transforming traumatic legacies passed down in families over generations, by an acclaimed expert in the field'Groundbreaking' Tara BrachDepression. Anxiety. Chronic pain. Phobias. Obsessive thoughts. The evidence is compelling- the root of these difficulties may reside in the traumas of our parents, grandparents and even great-grandparents. The latest research affirms that traumatic experience is passed on to future generations and that this emotional inheritance, hidden in everything from our gene expression to everyday language, plays a greater role in our health than ever previously understood.Building on the work of leading experts in neuroscience and posttraumatic stress, Mark Wolynn has developed a pioneering approach to identifying and breaking these inherited family patterns. Having worked with individuals and groups on a therapeutic level for more than twenty years, It Didn't Start With You is his accessible, pragmatic and transformative guide to a method that has helped thousands of people reclaim their lives.

An essential guide to thinking strategically in a complex, ever-changing world. From Seth Godin, one of the world's most influential business thinkers and bestselling author of This is Marketing, comes a groundbreaking guide to creating meaningful change in a complex world. Are you tired of quick fixes and short-term thinking? Do you want to make a lasting impact but feel stuck in outdated systems? This is Strategy is a modern classic – a must-read for anyone seeking to drive positive change, whether you’re revolutionizing an industry, sparking a movement, or building a career. Godin challenges you to: - Identify your "smallest viable audience" and make remarkable work they can't ignore - Understand and influence the systems shaping our world - Prioritize long-term thinking over instant gratification - Make smart, purposeful choices that shape a better tomorrow With Godin's trademark clarity and insight, This is Strategy provides a framework for effective and elegant strategic thinking, offering essential building blocks to turn vision into reality. It’s a rallying cry for doing work that matters. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a leader, or an individual with big dreams, this book will inspire you to think bigger, act bolder and make a difference. Strategy turns our effort into impact. Your journey starts here