Explore our curated collection of gift books, perfect for every occasion. From stunning coffee table books and captivating art collections to heartfelt memoirs and whimsical children’s stories, these thoughtfully chosen books make the perfect gift for book lovers of all ages.
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Horti-Curious
A Gardener’s Miscellany of Fascinating Facts and Remarkable Plants
Avaliable Now! (ANZ only)
This wonderfully diverse collection of facts, figures and foliage is a celebration of plants, gardens and gardening. All things horticultural can be found here, from the phantasmagorical to the practical and everything in between. Delve into the cut-throat world of the plant hunters. Meet the first garden gnomes. Find a recipe to create a cocktail flower garden. See the world through the eyes of a bee. Here is a book to inspire gardeners and dig down into all aspects of a horticultural world where plants can heal and hurt, attack and retreat, survive and even come back from the dead.
Specifications: Hardback | 230 x 172mm | 224 Pages |200+ Colour Images
Dogs & Us
USD $19.99Paperback due for Release Oct 2025
Dogs and Us provides a fresh, informed and fun look at our relationship with our animal companions. Featuring adorable photography, classic and contemporary observation and research, quotes and extracts, it will simultaneously delight and inform anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of the human-dog relationship. Perfect for the growing number of dog owners who want to know more, and anyone who wishes to give them a joyful and meaningful gift.
Specifications: Hardback / Paperback | 180 x 180mm | 144 Pages | Colour
Fifty Ships that Changed the Course of History
A nautical history of the world
Available Now (ANZ only)
Fifty Ships that Changed the Course of History is more than just a delight for lovers of the sea—it’s a virtual history of the world told through the boats and ships that influenced how and where people lived. Beautifully illustrated with historic artwork and modern photography, it contains not only maritime marvels from ages past, but also some of the most iconic Australian and New Zealand watercraft. Included are Captain Cook’s HMS Endeavour and Greenpeace’s once flagship Rainbow Warrior.
Specifications: Paperback | 227 x 170mm | 224 Pages |200+ Colour Images
Cats & Us
USD $19.99 Tax IncludedAvailable Now !
Cats and Us provides a fresh, informed and fun look at our relationship with our animal companions. Featuring adorable photography, classic and contemporary observation and research, quotes and extracts, it will simultaneously delight and inform anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of the cat-human relationship. Perfect for the growing number of curious cat owners, and anyone who wishes to give them a joyful and meaningful gift.
Specifications: Hardback | 180 x 180mm | 144 Pages | Colour
Secrets of Great Botanists
USD $24.99 Tax IncludedAnd What They Teach Us About Gardening
Available now
Welcome to the lives of 35 botanists from our past and present, driven by an insatiable desire to learn and discover, whose study of plants revolutionised the scientific world and increased our understanding of the importance plants have on our survival. Illustrated with beautiful period botanical watercolours and vibrant photographs, this inspiring and practical guide delves into the qualities that brought them success and shows what ordinary gardeners can learn from their legacies
Specifications: Paperback | 230 x 170mm | 224 Pages
Urban Beekeeping
USD $39.99 Tax IncludedThe city as a hive
Urban Beekeeping is both an in-depth instruction manual for creating hives in urban spaces, and an exploration of why reshaping our cities to make space for nature is vital. Written by the Head Beekeeper for the Australian Parliament, it is informed by extensive experience in beekeeping, instruction and honey production. Readers will learn step by step how to set up a thriving urban hive, and the wider importance of this as sustainable local food production and creating space for native species.
Specifications: Hardback | 242 x 184mm | 256 Pages
The Happiness Trap Cards
50 ACT-Based Prompts, Practices and Reflections to Help You Stop Struggling and Start Living
Avaliable Now! (ANZ only)
Following on from the million-copy bestseller The Happiness Trap, this beautifully presented card set introduces the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in a fresh and accessible format. Each card features a key concept of ACT, and on the reverse a practical teaching for the reader to apply in their daily life. Readers will be empowered to prioritise their true values, deal with difficult emotions and engage fully in what matters, building authentic happiness from the inside out.
Specifications: 50 cards + 4-page booklet, boxed | 146 x 95 mm
Guiding Lights
From: USD $24.99The Extraordinary Lives of Lighthouse Women
Out now in Australia & New Zealand. Coming to the rest of the world in September 2024
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Women have a long history of keeping the lights burning, from tending ancient altar flames or bonfires to modern-day lighthouse keeping. Yet most of their stories are little known. Guiding Lights includes stories from around the world spanning two millennia, as we discover the physical and mental risks of isolation, the heroism of the female keepers, how they came to be hired (especially in the 19th century), and the mysteries and legends that are inextricably part of lighthouse history.
Specifications: Paperback / Hardback, Cased & Jacket | 229 x 152mm | 256 pages
The Antipodean Express
USD $39.99 Tax IncludedA journey by train from New Zealand to Spain
(Due for release US Nov 24)
A railway adventure tracing a journey from the author’s home in New Zealand to its exact antipodes in rural Spain. The narrative recounts 89 consecutive days of travel with 33 trains through 19 countries. It describes most of the great trains of the Eurasian hemisphere, from New Zealand’s Northern Explorer to the Eurostar and everything in between. Full of people, memories, history, and places – anyone interested in travel, trains, food, music and cultures will love taking this armchair journey
Specifications: Paperback | 235 x 155mm / 9.25 x 6.25 in | 296 Pages
Moo
From: USD $15.99A book of happiness for cow lovers
From Charles Dickens to James Dean, cows have long fascinated writers, philosophers, designers, musicians and more. Now in paperback, Moo is a collection of beautiful photographs and quotes from cow-admirers through the ages, giving an endearing, amusing insight into the humble cow.
With photos of around 50 of the world’s most popular cattle breeds, this is the perfect gift for anyone from bovine experts to folks who happen to find cows cute (you’ll be surprised by how many famous names agree!).
SPECIFICATIONS 225mm x 203mm | Hardback / Paperback | 160 pages |
Creative Writer’s Sourcebook
50 Great Authors & 175 Writing Exercises
Avaliable now (ANZ only)
A fascinating guide to the style and technique of the world’s great writers. From Roald Dahl to Katherine Mansfield, each author profile includes details of the writer’s career, key works and significance of their writing style. Writing exercises then guide the reader to experiment with this style, honing their craft as they play with perspective, perfect characterisation, and craft opening lines like the greats. Perfect for aspiring fiction writers and literature lovers alike!
Specifications: Hardback | 230 x 172mm | 224 Pages
Deceptions of World War II
From camouflage techniques to deception tactics
Only available in Australia & New Zealand
Bluff and camouflage were vital wartime tactics. At home and in the Pacific, artists and photographers like William Dobell and Max Dupain were drafted into bold and creative efforts. Enjoy the ingenious and outrageous acts of military subterfuge of WWII. From disguising military bases as market gardens to creating mythical brigades in the Pacific, to fictitious spy networks feeding the enemy false information, these absorbing stories unveil the war-winning deceptions – and their masterminds.
Specifications: Hardback | 230 x 172mm | 224 Pages
The Pen Series Pack
USD $22.99 Tax IncludedWhat would you do if all your problems could be solved with the stroke of a pen?
That’s the question posed in The Pen series, a collection of middle-grade fiction that follows the various owners of a magical pen that makes whatever they draw, happen!
In the pack:
Ruby and the Pen
Ruby and the Pen is the story of a 12-year-old, cartoon-drawing girl who buys a pen from a mysterious stall at the local market. She soon learns that the pen has a magical power. Initially the pen protects Ruby from the meanest girls at her new school, but over time the pen’s power becomes dangerous, leaving Ruby facing a whole new set of problems
Xander, a boy who loves to draw superheroes, buys a pen from a mysterious market stall. He soon learns that the pen has a magical power. At first, the pen improves life for Xander’s family and friends, but there are unintended consequences. As events spiral out of control, Xander has a new set of problems to solve, and a big decision to make.
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Game On Series Pack
USD $38.97 Tax IncludedTHE POPULAR SERIES FOR KIDS WHO WOULD RATHER BE GAMING THAN READING!
Written with reluctant readers in mind, and featuring gaming inspired mayhem that kids will love, the Game On series will be a blast for readers aged 8-12.
In the pack:
Game On: Shrinkle
When a game on their babysitter’s phone shrinks them to the size of minifigures, game-obsessed Max and his prankster brother Liam must navigate their now dangerous house, filled with giant baby sisters, sneaky cats, and sofa mountains.
Liam hasn’t learnt his lesson and plays with Miss McBoob’s phone AGAIN. This time, a glitching app they’re sent hurtling back in time to different versions of their home town. They’ll have to solve the riddles and dodge dinosaurs if they ever want to get back to their own time, all before the phone battery dies!
Gaming-obsessed brothers Max and Liam are back, and they’re in for another adventure of CATASTROPHIC proportions. It all goes wrong when a rogue app transforms them from human boys into fleas, and it only gets worse from there. The speed a cheetah can run and the acidity of pigeon poo have never been more important
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Secret Heroes of World War II
Spies, scientists and other heroes
Only available in Australia & New Zealand
Look behind the curtain and meet the engineers, resistance fighters, spies, physicists and more who committed incredible acts of heroism amidst the chaos and danger of WWII. From the priest who hid thousands of POWs and Jews in the Vatican, to the Antipodean servicewoman who led a formidable Resistance group, prepare to be awed and captivated.
Specifications: Hardback | 230 x 172mm | 224 Pages
My Heart
USD $19.99 Tax IncludedMy Heart depicts the many ways a mother’s heart can experience love and emotion while her baby journeys through the milestones of growing up, eventually going off on their first independent activity. Beautiful illustrations combine with subtle repetition to cleverly reflect the activity and reactions of the mother’s heart, and how they change with each mother-child interaction. Grounded in a mother’s lived experience, this is a celebration of the bond between a mother and her child.
SPECIFICATIONS: 245mm x 255mm | Hardback | 32 Pages | Full Colour| EK Books
Greatest Walks of the World
200 incredible hikes of a lifetime: amazing adventures and epic trails
Explore the world’s best walks: chart the routes, read details only a local would know, and see these epic destinations for yourself. Use this book to choose where to walk next, with notes on what to research before you travel, beautiful colour photographs of highlights along the way, and enough information to allow you to make an informed decision about the right walk for you. With a variety of completion times and terrains to choose from, you are sure to find your next breathtaking adventure.
SPECIFICATIONS: 254mm x 195mm | Hardback | 320 Pages | Exisle Publishing
The Dragonfly in the Haze
USD $14.99 Tax IncludedA Being Human guide to creating meaningful connection
Out now in Australia & New Zealand. Coming to the rest of the world in March 2024
In The Dragonfly in the Haze, Walter’s world grows increasingly hazy as he distracts himself with his devices while waiting for some important news. Will it make a difference to Walter if the news is good or bad?
Written by an accomplished psychologist, this insightful short story is part of the Being Human series. It uses metaphor and illustration to explore why humans are prone to psychological struggle, and how to lead a meaningful and secure life in the midst of hardship and emotional pain.
Specifications: Hardback | 165 x 165mm / 6.5 x 6.5 in | Colour Illustrations| 40 pp | Being Human, Book 4
The Unwanted Friend
USD $14.99 Tax IncludedA Being Human guide to recognising the mind’s stories
Out now in Australia & New Zealand. Coming to the rest of the world in March 2024
The Unwanted Friend explores the intricate relationship between Wren and Mina. As Wren faces a looming deadline, Mina appears as the ‘voice’ in Wren’s head. Will she be a help or hindrance?
Written by an accomplished psychologist, this insightful short story is part of the Being Human series. It uses metaphor and illustration to teach conscious management of unhelpful thinking, enhancing connection and choice in our lives. A must-read for anyone struggling with their inner voice.
Specifications: Hardback | 165 x 165mm / 6.5 x 6.5 in | Colour Illustrations| 40 pp | Being Human, Book 3
The Flower in the Pocket
USD $14.99 Tax IncludedA Being Human guide to finding growth through emotional pain
Out now in Australia & New Zealand. Coming to the rest of the world in March 2024
In The Flower in the Pocket, Wilbur’s anger feeds on itself. Even his beloved garden withers in the face of it. Can Wilbur bring his world into balance? Can he re-empower himself in a situation he can’t control?
This insightful short story uses metaphor and illustration to make complex psychological issues accessible to all readers. It explains how our vulnerabilities to psychological struggle can turn emotional pain into more deep-seated suffering, and gives readers tools to combat this.
Specifications: Hardback | 165 x 165mm / 6.5 x 6.5 in | Colour Illustrations| 40 pp | Being Human, Book 2