Society & Social Sciences Books

‘A much-needed resource empowering readers with powerful insights, a road map of practical strategies and above all else hope.’ Karen Young – child & adolescent anxiety specialist   Helping teens and tweens cope when times are tough...

Between 1946 and 1966 large numbers of displaced persons (DPs) came to Australia to escape the horrors of war-torn Europe. Peter Brune’s latest work had its genesis in more than 40 interviews he conducted with DPs in the period 2001—2022. He spoke to...

These cards share messages about the ways drumming can change your life.In the beginning was the sound of the primordial beat that was birthed from the great void, the Big Bang. This sacred resonance created sound, vibration and tempo. This deck focuses...

Global Megatrends tells a story about how the world will change over the next 20 years. 'Megatrends' are gradual yet powerful trajectories of change that have the potential to throw companies, individuals and societies into freefall. In Global...

Australia's coral reefs stretch far and wide, covering 50 000 square kilometres from the Indian Ocean in the West to the Pacific Ocean in the East. They have been viewed as a bedrock of coastal livelihoods, as uncharted and perilous nautical...

Two-way Science: An Integrated Learning Program for Aboriginal Desert Schools supports remote Indigenous schools and communities to develop integrated learning programs connecting the cultural knowledge of the local community with Western science and the...

In When Grandma Burnt Her Bra, author Samantha Tidy and illustrator Aśka depict the world as seen by a child whose own grandma, a loud and proud feminist, was part of the revolution that now benefits us all. Readers of all types will enjoy this...

The filthy back streets of London's East End in the Victorian era were home to every imaginable crime, vice and horror. Many thousands lived there without Christ and without hope, and no one seemed to care. But William Booth did care. In 1865 Booth...

In 1999, idealistic 23-year-old Registered Nurse Sharon Bown left her comfortable family life in Tasmania and joined the Royal Australian Air Force with the aim of providing humanitarian aid to the world. Through her 16-year military career she deployed...

As soon as war broke out in September 1939, the conflict at sea began. It raged without respite until the unconditional surrender of Germany and Japan just under six years later. World War Two at Sea highlights the key moments in this absorbing story,...

Written by an experienced and awarded psychologist, Listening, Learning, Caring and Counselling is essential reading for counsellors, support workers, case workers, medical practitioners, health professionals — from physiotherapists, pharmacists,...

For centuries, tea has held a valued place in both Eastern and Western cultures. From the ritual of a Japanese tea ceremony to the cosy informality of an English cuppa at the kitchen table, tea (whether green, black, white or herb) soothes, grounds and...

The 30 stories in this book describe some of the most extraordinary events in New Zealand history. Who knew that a fire killed 39 people at Seacliff Mental Hospital in 1942? That 10 people died in a lahar on White Island in 1914? That a yacht race...

They were the best of enemies – dedicated, skilled and deadly. In the night skies above wartime Germany an RAF navigator-air bomber from New Zealand and a Luftwaffe pilot seek out their targets, testing the gap between success and their own destruction...

Today’s children struggle with a range of issues, from depression and anxiety to poor body image and low self-esteem. In fact, research suggests that at any given time around 10 per cent of students will be suffering from a mental health issue that...

The book is to be used as an inspiration to start living a lifestyle connected to nature’s rhythm and it can be used as a workbook where the reader follows the season by carrying through through the activities, journeys and ceremonies.

An exhilarating journey exploring the relationships between myth, magic, man and nature, through the symbol of the dragon and guided by the oracle of the runes.  This book is an immersion into the revival of the rich living tradition from Scandinavia...

Due to our fast-paced society, the impact of social media, and the threat of climate change, today’s children are facing challenges unique to their generation. Incorporating mindfulness as part of their curriculum—whether in a classroom or a home school...

The widest sources of most superstitions begin with some kind of religious practice and belief. Whether a comfort or fear many beliefs and practices still abound no matter in what part of your culture you may exist. Superstition holds a fascination for...

Often we ask, is the way we live really the way we want to live? But do we stop to question whether our lives reflect who we are deep inside? Many sense, at a subconscious level, that they don't. How can they, when we live in a time of such faithless,...

A walk in the woods. The world of the tree looked at and examined from the first tree to the latest research. The magical attributes of trees and their uses including how the Druids work with trees and their role in your garden. The tree is a global...

She is incredibly tall, clothed in heavy furs and leathers. Her boots make a loud thud with each step. On her back snow shoes are strapped, on her hip a pouch filled with dried meats. Her hair is woven intricately in braids with bones and beads...

With their origins in prehistory, pagan sigils were part of our ancestor’s pictorial language, created in a golden age of symbol literacy.Following a millennia of religious repression and demonization by the Christian church, they were rediscovered and...

Orcapedia presents a sobering look at the current imprisonment of a highly intelligent, socially complex, non-threatening species—orcas—by an industry strictly for profit. Many remember the movement to release Keiko, the orca who appeared in the family...

What if there was a way, not just to help people get over the bad times, but to help them achieve to the utmost of their potential? A way to be with clients and be absolutely our best without getting burnt out, drained or exhausted? New Paradigm...

The revived cult of Pan recognizes him as the god of fields, groves and wooded glens. Connecting him to fertility and the season of spring, with his entourage of fauns and satyrs pursuing and copulating with woodland nymphs. The word  panic ultimately...

Based on the most successful mind development program in the world today, this book offers the complete course in Silva Mind Control techniques in a do-it-yourself format. In just 40 days, YOU THE HEALER can teach readers how to use the power of their...

Once in a decade comes a book that can affect people at the very core of their experience. A contemporary masterpiece in the tradition of the world's great spiritual writings, Spiritual Growth is such a book. It contains the essence of the contemporary...

This step-by-step guide to making soul contact and awakening your heart centers was given to Sanaya Roman by Orin, a wise and gentle spirit teacher. As you read, you will be taking a wonderful journey of adventure and growth. You will prepare your...

Parents whose adult children have cut off contact wonder: How did this happen? Where did I go wrong? What happened to my loving child? Over time, holidays, birthdays, and even the birth of grandchildren may pass in silence. Anguish may turn into anger...

Note: The revised eBook edition has the addition of several color illustrations and has been updated, however the processes and information in both the printed and eBook editions are essentially the same.Opening to Channel is a book with a startling...

The mysterious civilizations of Lemuria and Atlantis become reality as Shirley Andrews, the author of Atlantis: Insights From a Lost Civilization combines details from scholars, scientists and the respected psychic Edgar Cayce. Her sober portrayal of...

The right to vote is something that American women today often take for granted. Yet generations of courageous women struggled over the course of decades to bring about a constitutional amendment granting woman suffrage. From its first stirrings before...

For more than 200 years American women have challenged injustice and chauvinism, going into workhouses, taverns, and the halls of government to campaign for charity, temperance, peace, and, more recently, sexual equality. Women Who Dare: Women for Change...

With profiles drawn from the collections of the Library of Congress, these Knowledge Cards pay tribute to 48 inspiring women who have exhibited the courage and determination to reach beyond society’s expectations. Working in such varied disciplines as...

This 48-card quiz deck delves into the vast and rich resources of the Library of Congress to test your knowledge of women’s achievements in music. From conservatories to concert stadiums to the dressing rooms of Hollywood, Who Was She? A Quiz Deck of...

“Lights! Camera! Alias!” If you want to be a star, get yourself a proper name. Would Frances Ethel Gumm and Joe Yule Jr. have risen to the pinnacle of Hollywood stardom without changing their names? Would Woody Allen have won three Oscars if he had kept...

True or False? Ella Fitzgerald got her start in music when, on a dare, she sang “Judy” at an amateur night competition at the Apollo Theater in Harlem. Can you name the jazz musician whose primary instrument is bagpipes? Lillie Mae Jones became a star...

If when you think of ancient Egypt only pyramids, cryptic hieroglyphs, and Hollywood-style mummies come to mind, then you can learn something from this 48-card deck of Knowledge Cards. Dig into the facts about such larger-than-afterlife characters as...

Three timeless favorites—Little Red Riding Hood, Jack the Giant-Killer, and Rumpelstiltskin—come together in this enchanting collection of read-aloud fun. Illustrated in charming detail by Edward Gorey and retold with engaging wit by James Donnelly,...

The vogue for composing sonnets arrived in England in the late 16th century. These short verses told a story and were typically dedicated to a lady; standard themes were the lady’s coldness and the poet’s despair. William Shakespeare’s efforts are...

Start with a knack for anagrams. Multiply that by a way with numbers. Subtract from the result any morning or late-night fuzzyheadedness. You now know your HGQ, or Head Games Quotient—we invite you to apply it to the 48 puzzles in this Knowledge Card...

The music of the great masters is immediately recognizable, and you may be able to name the composers of iconic symphonies, concertos, and cantatas. But can you name the composer whose grandest symphony is often performed by as many as 1,000 singers and...

Spend the day with three rambunctious bunnies as they romp through the quiet life of their uncle, Mr. Reginald—who likes things just so—and his perfectly tidy neighbor, Mrs. Paddock. Full of sweet mischief, the youngsters bumble and tumble while the...

Thirty-six pairs of colorful molecule diagrams provide a fun way to learn some science in this challenging memory game. What do water molecules look like? What about sugar, salt, and Vitamin C? Kids of all ages can enjoy playing the game and learning...