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A mother-daughter memoir of mental health, trauma and the cracks that run through all family relationships

InApollo and Thelma, broadcaster and lawyer Jon Faine shares a yarn that has enthralled him forforty years,taking him from Melbourne's depression-era slums to the isolation of the outback.Apollo and Thelma have been a constant in Jon Faine's life for decades. As a young lawyer, he was captivated by his favourite client, the Mighty Apollo, a legendary strongman and circus star, famous for pulling trams with his teeth and having an elephant stand on him. Apollo's sister, Thelma, on the other hand, ruthless and rugged, had survived decades running solo one of the most remote pubs in the outback until unexpectedly dying, leaving behind a complicated estate.Befriending Apollo and immersinghimself in Thelma's estate, Jon is forced to untangle a long line of astonishing stories and episodes in our distant and recent history that keep intersecting with his own. Via the circuitous route of these two larger-than-life characters alongside a supporting cast of characters from the world of politics, law, literature and media Jon reflects on their stories and is inevitably forced to rethink his own.Apollo and Thelmais a uniquely Australian story, beautifully told.

Lanka Food is a comprehensive guide to Sri Lankan cooking from acclaimed Sydney chef and restaurateur O Tama Carey.Sitting on the edge of the Indian Ocean, just below India, is a tiny teardrop-shaped island called Sri Lanka Lanka is Sanskrit for island, in Tamil meaning that which glitters. It is a country full of contradictions, and the food of Sri Lanka is equally hard to pin down. While the dishes are slowly gaining international recognition, the foundations and building blocks of Sri Lankan cooking are complex. They reflect the many diverse peoples, history, flavours and ideas that have overlapped to create a cuisine that is distinct yet difficult to define.It was O Tama's love of the addictive pancake-like Sri Lankan staple hoppers that drove her to start professionally cooking the food from her youth, her heritage and her travels. In Lanka Food, the Lankan Filling Station owner brings her knowledge together with recipes that demystify vegetable-dominant curries, hoppers, and the full range of spices and curry powders that enliven Sri Lankan dishes.With essays that further contextualise the cuisine, this cookbook is a guide for people wanting a deeper understanding of the culture and the central place of food, and serves as a wonderful starting point for cooking and sharing Sri Lankan feasts with friends and family at home.

The very true story of how author Emma Zimmerman re-started Arizona's historic Hayden Flour Mills, rescued obscure grains from the brink of extinction, and what she ate along the way

Delicious plant-based recipes from one of Australia's best loved and most authentic wholefood, vegan authors

50 Questions to Ask Your Teensis a guide for parents and carers navigating the confusing and exciting world of adolescence. For anyone who wants to better connect with their teens and help them to be functioning, self-aware and kind adults, Daisy Turnbull offers a simple framework with clever questions to engage your teen and pre-teen from age 10 onwards. In50 Questions to Ask Your Teens, youll find questions that encourage your teen to master the practical as well as trickier topics, including friendships, consent, self-compassion, managing conflict, mental health, boundaries and media influences. Moving beyond the predictable milestones of childhood, this book addresses the nuanced social and emotional needs of teens that we often assume are being met elsewhere. Parents and carers will learn how to promote their teens awareness of the world, and encourage them to take responsibility and understand consequences and risks in a fast-changing world. Underpinned by research and informed by Daisys own experiences as a teacher of teens for more than a decade, a Lifeline counsellor, and a mother of two,50 Questions to Ask Your Teensis a warm, relatable book thats perfectly in tune with where teens are at right now, and the ideal starting place for parents to raise an adult they can hang out with.

Fall in love with home cooking all over again withTonights Dinner by Adam Liaw. This essential recipe collection delivers nightly meal inspiration from Australia's favourite cook, with a diverse list of 80 easy, delicious recipes from SBS's number one food show, The Cook Up.Tonight's Dinnerbrings us fresh, modern everyday food inspired by the expanding spread of dishes on Australian tables today. Adam's warmth, humour and dynamic cooking-style will put the joy of cooking back into your kitchen easily, so you can feed your friends and family with thoughtful, healthful meals. These recipes require minimal preparation, are balanced in nutrition, affordable and light on the washing up! Because, often, the key to good home cooking is to just do good home cooking.Adamcoversall bases including Light Meals; Weeknight Dinners; Vegetables; Pasta and Noodles; Wok Wonders; Snacks, Sides and Sandwiches; and Sweets.Sample some Salmon & cucumber hand rolls or whip up some Fresh ricotta toast with braised onions and thyme. Relish your Lemon pepper fettuccini with haloumi before launching into Lamb shoulder tacos the following night.And don't miss Adam's cooking hacks in each recipe, andstarguest contributions fromThe Cook Up.WithTonight's Dinner, you'll soon realise that a meal's difficulty has no bearing on how good it tastes.

How to Be a Creative Thinkeris a map to your creative mind, the places your creative potential resides, and the allies and enemies along the way. It's a practical guide to the science and the psychology of creativity and the conditions required for cultivating it. We think creativity is for those lucky enough to be born with it something you either have or you don't. But this is untrue. Creativity is more than God-given talent, and it's more than artistic flair. It's the ability to come up with a new idea in any area or setting. And most importantly, it can be learned by anyone. In How to Be a Creative Thinker, professional creative and strategic designer Roya Azadi teaches you techniques to encourage creative thinking and shows how you can unlock your creative potential. She reveals that technology is inhibiting our ability to daydream and explains why this headspace is so important if you want to ';catch a live one'. You'll learn to not fear failure by understanding that it's actually fertile ground for creativity. Throughout the book there are interviews, quotes, explainers and activities to inspire creative thought along the way. By the end of the book, you'll be bubbling with creative force to take out into the world and make real change. The Survive the Modern World series tackles big subjects in a fun and digestible way. The tone is frank and chatty, but the content is comprehensive. Upskill and expand your knowledge with these accessible pocket guides.The hardest part of being creative lies in simply deciding to do so. And, after youve done that, Royas astonishingly useful book is a great place to begin. Seth Godin, author ofThe Practice.

A little book about cultivating the art of relaxation and nurturing wellbeing, peace and calm

A collection of uplifting messages to inspire you to discover your inner (and lasting) happiness.

A portrait of a nurse in Australia as she returns to the ICU and encounters the frontline of the pandemic crisis on many fronts

The curious science behind your medical symptoms

This isnt just any other body positivity book on the market My Anaconda Dont!has got plenty of sass, and most importantly, plenty of ass. With a mixture of tongue-in-cheek humour, earnest tips and a trip through history, this book will teach you how to celebrate and love what you were born with (and explore what some people buy). The content is comprehensive, starting with the origin of B.C. (butt culture), gluteus health, the formation of the body positivity movement, butts in pop culture, and how to pamper your behind. Theres a focus on music, and how Black culture especially hip-hop has played a pivotal role in how wider culture has gone from shunning to loving butts. The book also explores the fetishisation of Black bodies, fatphobia and plastic surgery. Throughout the book there are inspirational quotes from champions of body positivity, like Nicki Minaj, Lizzo, Rihanna and Laverne Cox. And there are juicy breakdowns on the rise of the Kardashians, Jennifer Lopez and more.My Anaconda Don't!is entertaining, educational and will have you laughing out loud. The pages are complete with vibrant, full-colour illustrations by Latinx illustrator, Iliana Galvez (@growmija) who is based in Houston, Texas. Her work is a love letter to Black and Brown people, with messages of self love.

The Saturn Return Survival Guide is the perfect companion for those seeking guidance as they enter this turbulent time. Every 27 to 29 years, Saturn returns to the sign it was in when you were born a cycle called the Saturn return. During this phase, you will typically break down in order to rebuild, and question everything from your career to the past to relationships and even finances. It's a time of deep reflection, turmoil and self-doubt. But after Saturn passes into a new sign, you will also experience great clarity and calm as youenter into a new chapter of your life. Understanding this cosmic rite of passage can help you to advance into your next stage of adulthood and the Saturn Return Survival Guide is the definitive guide to navigating this turbulent time. We break down the basics for each star signand offermeditations and manifestations to help you through (using crystals, candles, and bath magic). Fun and easy to read, the Saturn Return Survival Guide is full of astrological truths for the believersas well as novices searching for meaning. Written by Lisa Stardust of the Instagramhandle @liststardustastro. Complete with modern vintage full-colour illustrations by London based artist,Emmy Lupin (@emmylupin).

A collection of inspirational messages, based on the bestselling book The Happiness Code and its Ten Keys, motivating and encouraging the reader to be the best they can be.

A playful guide to help you cultivate a healthy relationship with the internet and learn how to be online in a meaningful way

A new annual pocket guide for Australian wine lovers seeking value and quality advice from Australia's most respected wine expert

You've Got This is an inspiring book by Domonique Bertolucci. Published in 2021 by Hardie Grant Books, this book is a beacon of hope and motivation for those who need a little push in life. Bertolucci, renowned for her empowering words and uplifting messages, does not disappoint in this masterpiece. The book falls under the self-help genre, but it's much more than that. It's a guide, a mentor, and a friend who tells you that no matter what, you've got this. You've Got This is more than just a title; it's a mantra that Bertolucci wants her readers to incorporate in their lives. This book is a testament to Bertolucci's prowess as an author and her commitment to helping others find their strength. If you're looking for a book that can help you regain your confidence and take control of your life, You've Got This by Domonique Bertolucci, published by Hardie Grant Books in 2021, is the one for you.

Take your tastebuds on a tour of Italy with this collection of sixty much-loved Italian sweet recipes

The Path to Longevity Plan is your easy-to-follow, practical guide to healthy longevity.

50 Risks to Take With Your Kids is a guide for parents and carers to nurture resilience and independence in kids as they learn to take their own risks. For anyone who wants to combat helicopter parenting and a bubble-wrapped generation, Daisy Turnbull offers an easy-to-use framework with simple, practical challenges for children aged up to 10 years old. In 50 Risks to Take With Your Kids, youll find risks that build physical skills, social confidence and character development before kids enter those risky teenage years. Youll also find some all-important parenting risks that will encourage you to step outside your comfort zone and think a little differently about raising children. It may sound counterintuitive to say that the more opportunities you give children to test boundaries, the better they will ';adult', but it's true. The more they are allowed to play in the mud, create games and find their own solutions to problems, the more they will thrive later in life. Peppered with Daisy's own experiences in teaching, wellbeing and parenting, this warm and funny book is not about developmental KPIs, and its certainly not about judgement. Its about teaching kids to recognise and assess risks themselves, and readying them to take on life and all that it brings. And its about having fun and connecting as a family along the way.

Since childhood, Emily Clements' sense of self had always been shaped by the opinions of others and the need to be liked. When a stand-off with her best friend sees nineteen-year-old Emily stranded in Vietnam, she is alone for the first timeand adrift in a new environment. With seemingly nothing to lose, she makes the biggest decision of her life to stay. But Emilysattempts to bridge a yawning loneliness spur adownward spiral of recklessness, asshehurtlesfrom one sexual encounter to the next. It will take a trulyterrifyingexperience for her to understand that sex is both a weapon and a wound in her battle for self-worth and empowerment. Delicately interweaving past and present,The Lotus Eatersis a sharply written story ofself-redemptionfrom an exciting young voice in Australian memoir that dissects the patterns of blame and shame women can form around their bodiesand relationships.

In One PunchBarry Dickins reflects on the many types of violence that can now affect everyday life. In his heartfelt exploration of the subject, Barry talks to many of the people whom this violence impacts, including the parents of children who have been killed, professionals in the justice system, and children who live in communities where violence is rife.He looks at how the world has changed in his lifetime and discusses where we are going as a society.

Your essential guide to sustainable food choices: how to buy, how to cook simply, and how to waste less, while saving money too

Part narrative celebration of Nashville hot chicken, part recipe book, with over 40 recipes for the best hot chicken ever

Practical strategies for loving what you do, wherever you work!

Are you always making frantic (and expensive) evening supermarket trips? Do you constantly seem to have a fridge full of food but nothing to cook? Do you feel like you're serving up the same old meals every week? The Plan Buy Cook Book is your guide to beating the daily dinner grind while saving time, money, food waste and your sanity. PLAN with the 4+2+1 formula (which will cut your weekly cooking time in half), along with seasonal meal-plan suggestions and handy tips on how to store food.BUY with a guide to pantry and fridge essentials, how to shop and save, and eliminating food waste.COOK with more than80 simple, healthy and delicious recipes that even fussy eaters will love, from fast pad Thai to eat-and-freeze tagines, fresh BBQ salads and speedy sides. Lose the five o'clock panic and set up for a lifetime of good food habits with ThePlan Buy Cook Book.