Religion for Atheists - A Non-believer's Guide to the Uses of Religion by Alain de Botton
$22.99 AUD
Category: Philosophy | Reading Level: very good
The boring debate between fundamentalist believers and non-believers is finally moved on by Alain de Botton's inspiring new book, which boldly argues that the supernatural claims of religion are of course entirely false - and yet that religions still have important things to teach the secular world. Rat ...Show more
Politics: The Basics by Nigel Jackson
$29.99 AUD
Category: Politics | Series: The Basics
Now in its fifth edition, Politics: The Basics explores the systems, movements and issues at the cutting edge of modern politics. A highly successful introduction to the world of politics, it offers clear and concise coverage of a range of issues and addresses fundamental questions such as: * Why does p ...Show more
A Piece of My Mind: A Psychiatrist on the Couch by Gordon Parker (Honorary Lecturer, University of Manchester)
$32.99 AUD
Category: Psychology
Gordon Parker AO, one of Australia's foremost clinical psychiatrists, is known for having strong and provocative views. He's been described as 'charming, witty and erudite', sometimes 'intimidating and intolerant', and 'variously regarded with fear, loathing, admiration and respect'.
Night Sky Planisphere (22 cm): Southern Hemisphere Edition by David Chandler
$24.95 AUD
Category: Science | Series: Quasar Ser.
A planisphere is a hand held aid used to identify which stars and constellations are visible. It's easy to use. Just turn the disc so the date lines up with the current time and it shows you what the sky looks like now! This special double-sided design makes it easier to relate to what you see in the sk ...Show more
In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson
$29.99 AUD
Category: Politics
"Larson is a marvelous writer...superb at creating characters with a few short strokes."--New York Times Book Review Erik Larson has been widely acclaimed as a master of narrative non-fiction, and in his new book, the bestselling author of Devil in the White City turns his hand to a remarkable story ...Show more
Hot Money by Naomi Klein
$9.99 AUD
Category: Environment | Series: Penguin Green Ideas
Naomi Klein lays out the evidence that deregulated capitalism is waging war on the climate, and shows that, in order to stop the damage, we must change everything we think about how our world is run.
Man's War Against Nature (Penguin Green Ideas series) by Rachel Carson
$9.99 AUD
Category: Environment | Series: Penguin Green Ideas
Here, with the precision of a scientist and the simplicity of a fable, she reveals how man-made pesticides have destroyed wildlife, creating a world of polluted streams and silent songbirds.
Mandala Source Book by David Fontana
$24.99 AUD
Category: Spirituality
The route to serenity is through nature—and through these richly designed mandalas. With great originality, they break away from the traditional Eastern format, which typically depict the divine architecture of the Cosmos: instead, they reconnect us with Earth, and essential experiences of self-awarenes ...Show more
Women of a Certain Rage by Liz Byrski
$29.99 AUD
Category: Gender
Selected and introduced by Liz Byrski Contributors- Anne Aly, Nadine Browne, Nandi Chinna, Claire G. Coleman, Carrie Cox, Eva Cox, Sarah Drummond, Carly Findlay, Goldie Goldbloom, Rafeif Ismail, Margot Kingston, Jay Martin, Meg McKinlay, Olivia Muscat, Mihaela Nicolescu, Renee Pettitt-Schipp, Fiona Stan ...Show more
Every Species Is a Masterpiece (Penguin Green Ideas series) by Edward O. Wilson
$9.99 AUD
Category: Environment | Series: Penguin Green Ideas
This book brings together some of his most profound and significant writings on the rich diversity of life on Earth, our place in it, and our obligation to conserve the planet's fragile ecosystems.
Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story by Julie Brown
$34.99 AUD
Category: Social & Cultural Notes
Dauntless journalist Julie K. Brown recounts her uncompromising and risky investigation of Jeffrey Epstein's underage sex trafficking operation, and the explosive reporting for the Miami Herald that finally brought him to justice while exposing the powerful people and broken system that protected him. F ...Show more
A Narrative of Denial: Australia and the Indonesian Violation of East Timor by Peter Job
$39.99 AUD
Category: World Matters: Social Cultural, Philosophy, Psychology, Spirituality
The Indonesian invasion of East Timor in 1975 led to a prolonged conflict, severe human rights abuses and a large loss of life. From 1975 to 1983 the Indonesian military's campaign of 'encirclement and annihilation' destroyed rural food resources, creating the famine that took most of the lives lost dur ...Show more