Mathematics & Science

Featuring images of over 100 species, this book explains the folklore, science and occult of fungi, showing that from saving lives to expanding the mind, the potential of these fascinating organisms should not be underestimated. Explore the wonderful...

Popular science master Brian Clegg's new book is an entertaining tour through the science of what makes you you. From the atomic level, through life and energy to genetics and personality, it explores how the billions of particles which make up you -...

How to free yourself from the tyranny of narcissists and everyday narcissism, from the multi-million-copy bestselling author of Surrounded by Idiots From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Surrounded by Idiots Are you overshadowed by the...

Bill Bryson takes us with him on the ultimate eye-opening journey... Bill Bryson describes himself as a reluctant traveller, but even when he stays safely in his own study at home he can't contain his curiosity about the world around him. A Short...

Beneath the Night: How the stars have shaped the history of humankind

In the past, the elders had encyclopaedic memories. They could name all the animals and plants across the landscape, and the stars in the sky too. Yet most of us struggle to memorise more than a short poem. Using traditional Aboriginal Australian...

How do waves break and what makes good surf? What are dangerous rip currents and how do you spot one? What would you do if you got caught in one? Australia’s best-known surf scientist, Rob ‘Dr Rip’ Brander, takes you on a fascinating and entertaining...

How holographic patterns of information underlie our physical reality • 2017 Nautilus Silver Award • Includes myriad evidence from a wide range of cutting-edge scientific discoveries showing our Universe is an interconnected hologram of information •...

Sacred Geometry (In Focus) is your go-to reference for everything you need to know about sacred geometry. With Sacred Geometry (In Focus), learn the fascinating history behind this ancient tradition as well as how to decipher the geometrical symbols,...

A gorgeously-illustrated deep dive into the immune system that will forever change how you think about your body - how it works and why it is both your greatest ally and most dangerous enemy - from the creator of the popular science YouTube channel...

The Compact Australian Bird Guide is an easy-to-use and beautifully illustrated quick identification guide to all bird species regularly occurring in Australia. The content has been carefully designed to provide the reader with key information to enable...

Connecting Cutting-Edge Science with Classical Wisdom  The Akashic Field is a cosmic field in which all information and knowledge is interconnected and preserved. Our very reality is anchored in this vast sea of connected information that gives rise to...

The biggest health issue facing Australia is the health of our kids. Unless we take action right now this generation of kids will be the first to die at a younger age than their parents. Kids today suffer from the highest rates of obesity, asthma, ADHD,...

A new, beautifully illustrated edition of the Number One Bestseller and Sunday Times Science Book of the Year, which takes us on a head-to-toe tour of the marvel that is the human body. 'A directory of wonders' - Guardian 'Jaw-dropping' -The Times 'It...

The whole thing was basically an experiment," Richard Feynman said late in his career, looking back on the origins of his lectures. The experiment turned out to be hugely successful, spawning publications that have remained definitive and introductory...

A joy to read ... mind-expanding' Book of the Week, Guardian 'A bold and brave paean to our planet's ligneous, leafy kingdom' Telegraph 'An impressive exploration and dazzling insight into the lives of plants' Reaction Book Digest   What is it like...

How are illnesses diagnosed? What is cancer? Why are some pandemics so deadly? This book explores big questions like these, explaining the breakthroughs and discoveries that have shaped our modern-day understanding of medicine and helped us protect and...

Simply Quantum Physics

Explore the everyday miracle of the microscopic world With spectacular macro photography and microscope images, this book reveals a hidden, living world full of intricate structures beyond the naked eye. Included are the tiniest insects and spiders, but...

Have you ever asked yourself why you can't remember anything from before the age of three, why we experience déjà vu, or indeed how a bundle of cells in our heads can produce the remarkable phenomenon that is human consciousness? Drawing on the latest...

Comprehensive guide to the human body, now updated to reflect the latest medical advances. An all-in-one illustrated guide to human anatomy with encyclopedic coverage from bones and muscles to systems and processes. This in-depth manual to the human...

Sensehacking: How to Use the Power of Your Senses for Happier, Healthier Living

No matter what you eat, how much you exercise, how skinny or young or wise you are, none of it matters if you're not breathing properly. There is nothing more essential to our health and wellbeing than breathing: take air in, let it out, repeat 25,000...

Stand-up mathematician, star of 'Festival of the Spoken Nerd', Matt Parker takes us on a riotous journey through the infinite possibilities of numbers in our everyday lives This is the complete guide to exploring the fascinating world of maths you were...

From the nation's most trusted news outlets comes an entertaining and authoritative look at the world around us.  Have you ever wondered if time travel is actually possible? Or where the Australian accent came from? Or what it feels like to have...

There is food within 3 metres of your front door. Three generations ago it was common practice all over the world to collect this wild food; knowledge of what, where and when to forage was a necessary part of daily life. We still had lived experience of...

‘Astrophysics made fun!’ Pam Melroy, former astronaut and space shuttle commander ‘The most enjoyable stroll through the cosmos’ Gerry Griffin, former flight director, Apollo Mission Control We all know the Sun, the powerhouse of our solar system, but...

A prescient analysis of what makes artificial intelligence so ... artificial The brave new world of faking it ... Artificial intelligence is, as the name suggests, artificial and fundamentally different to human intelligence. Yet often the goal of AI...

Ever wonder if plants sleep or why their leaves are shaped a certain way? The inner workings of the plants you love are revealed and celebrated in this guide by botany expert Dr. Scott Zona. A Gardener's Guide to Botany is not just another book on how...

If you're thinking of getting a new pup, The Right Dog for You is a must-read. This easy-to-understand guide to the personalities of over 115 breeds allows you to be sure you'll choose the perfect companion. With all-round guidance on selecting a...

Anil Seth's radical new theory of consciousness challenges our understanding of perception and reality, doing for brain science what Dawkins did for evolutionary biology. Consciousness is the great unsolved mystery in our scientific understanding of the...

A groundbreaking exploration of how the interplay of physics and mathematics has enriched our understanding of the universe - essential reading for anyone who wants to grasp how physicists are attempting, in Stephen Hawking's words, to 'know the mind of...

#1 Sunday Times bestseller in hardback, this head-to-toe tour of the marvel that is the human body is as compulsively readable as it is comprehensive. Bryson at his very best, it is a must-read owner's manual for everybody.  THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES...

After: A Doctor Explores What Near-Death Experiences Reveal About Life and Beyond

In Math with Bad Drawings, Ben Orlin reveals what math is all about. His tools are unorthodox: jokes, cartoons, strange-but-true stories, and beneath it all, the empathy of a veteran teacher who believes that math should belong to everyone. Orlin helps...

Drawing on cutting-edge research, friends and Harvard collaborators Daniel Goleman and Richard Davidson expertly reveal what we can learn from a one-of-a-kind data pool that includes world-class meditators. They share for the first time remarkable...

A stunning, authoritative book on the fungal kingdom, uncovering the hidden world of more than 300 global species Discover the fascinating stories behind 300 species of fungi and understand the world of mushrooms like never before! Did you know that...

The definitive guide to the development, form, function, and disorders of the human body. The most detailed popular reference book on human anatomy available, this beautiful exploration of the human body is now in its third edition, revised with the...

Combining graceful design and beautiful imagery, this book provides an elegant introduction to the plant kingdom Discover the extraordinary diversity of the plant world - and how plants work - with this photographic celebration of the trees, flowers,...

Who am “I” How is happiness achieved  What is the key to memory How do babies become adults Is personality determined What function do emotions serve Are we hardwired to be moral  The mind is a riddle that has vexed philosophers, psychologists,...

In this provocative, mind-bending international bestseller, prize-winning neuroscientist Mariano Sigman reveals his life’s work exploring the inner workings of the human brain.  Sigman's ambition is to explain the mind so that we can understand...

There are ingredients, and then there are Ingredients. An ingredient is what we're used to thinking about in the kitchen Ð things like tomatoes, tofu or thyme. An Ingredient is what those things are made of. There are millions of ingredients, but only...