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  • Getting Closer

    Getting Closer

    Price range: $24.99 through $37.99 Tax Included

    Rediscovering nature through bird photography


    Getting Closer is an illustrated discussion of photography as a way of achieving greater intimacy with the natural world. With a focus on birds, the book is directed primarily at photographers but also at birders, and people interested in the outdoors. The author offers a simple, practical path for readers to begin to ‘rewild’ themselves, introducing hands-on techniques that will enable readers to both deeply connect with their environment and become proficient wildlife photographers.

    Specifications: 9781925820638 / 9781923011168 | Hardback/ Flexibound ed. | 254 x 254mm /  144 pages | Full colour

  • Horticurious

    Horti-Curious

    A Gardener’s Miscellany of Fascinating Facts and Remarkable Plants


    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 and us

    Dogs & Us

    Price range: $17.99 through $25.99 Tax Included

    Paperback out now! 


    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

  • Cats and us

    Cats & Us

    $25.99 Tax Included

    Available 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

  • The Secrets of Great Botanists

    Secrets of Great Botanists

    $34.99 Tax Included

    And 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 Beekeeing FC

    Urban Beekeeping

    $46.99 Tax Included

    The 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

    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

    Guiding Lights

    Price range: $29.99 through $37.99 Tax Included

    The Extraordinary Lives of Lighthouse Women

    Out now in Australia & New Zealand. Coming to the rest of the world in September 2024


    Click here for Audiobook | eBook

    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

    The Antipodean Express

    $44.99 Tax Included

    A 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

    Moo

    Price range: $21.99 through $25.99 Tax Included

    A 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 |

  • 978-1-921966-27-9

    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

  • 9781921497957

    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

  • 9781921966125

    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

  • The Dragonfly in the Haze

    The Dragonfly in the Haze

    $17.99 Tax Included

    A 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

    The Unwanted Friend

    $17.99 Tax Included

    A 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

    The Flower in the Pocket

    $17.99 Tax Included

    A 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

  • The Lost Sun

    The Lost Sun

    $17.99 Tax Included

    A Being Human guide to weathering life’s storms

    Out now in Australia & New Zealand. Coming to the rest of the world in March 2024


    In The Lost Sun, Winnie experiences significant distress due to an unwelcome change in the ‘climate’ of her life. Embarking on a journey to search for her lost sunshine, she discovers the true source of happiness and meaning in her life.

    Written by an accomplished psychologist, this insightful short story uses metaphor and illustration to explore the human tendency towards psychological struggle, and provides practical methods for leading a fulfilling life amidst adversities.

    Specifications: Hardback | 165 x 165mm / 6.5 x 6.5 in | Colour Illustrations|  40 pp |Being Human, Book 1

  • The Being Human Collection

    The Being Human Collection

    $55.00 Tax Included

    Available Now in Australia, New Zealand,& UK
    Coming to the US in October 2024


    “A beautiful collection of stories that poetically capture the essence of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. To read, savour, ponder, and then apply, to make the most  of your life.”

    Russ Harris, Author of The Happiness Trap, ACT Trainer.


    Written by a specialist in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, the Being Human series features four narratives that delve into the complexities of our shared human experience.

    As humans, we are all prone to psychological struggle. Life is full of challenges, hardships and emotional pain. The Being Human series seeks to equip readers with the psychological resilience and flexibility to live a meaningful life in spite of these difficulties. The four books each focus on a different aspect of the human condition, providing teachings and practical processes for readers to implement in their lives:

    All four books can also be purchased separately via the links above or here

    Together, these books form the comprehensive Being Human Method, fostering self-awareness, meaningful relationships, and a purposeful existence. Dive in and discover the tools to reconnect with others – and yourself.

    Specifications: Slipcase | 165 x 165mm / 6.5 x 6.5 in | Colour |  4 x 40 pp

  • Honey Bee Pest and Diseases

    Honey Bee Pests and Diseases

    $54.99 Tax Included

    The authors of Honey Bee Pests and Diseases have been keen beekeepers for over twenty years, and have a professional interest in bees through their university research. The diseases honey bees currently face can be better managed when beekeepers, eager to learn about the identification and treatment of diseases, have access to the latest information. Beekeeping techniques vary in different countries, and this book enables beekeepers to take the best from each country’s practices.

    Specifications: Hardback | 229 x 152mm / 9 x 6 in | 240 Pages | Full Colour

  • All Buttons great and small

    All Buttons Great and Small

    $39.99 Tax Included


    As featured on ABC Conversations – Listen here


    A compelling history of the button, from the Stone Age to today


    All Buttons Great and Small is an exploration of the craftsmanship and peculiar history of buttons. From antiques to contemporary design and production, it will inspire a new era of button-makers and enthusiasts, who have an exciting challenge ahead with emerging technologies and pressures on sustainability. Full of fascinating facts and crafty inspiration, this is the perfect gift for designers, sewers, collectors, and anyone else who shares an interest in the humble button.


    SPECIFICATIONS: 242mm x 184mm | Hardback | 304 Pages | Colour Photographs | Exisle Publishing