Murdoch Books imprint: 437 books

For renowned Australian chef Neil Perry, cooking has always been about one thing: using the best-quality produce. This philosophy guides not only how he cooks in his restaurants, but also the meals he makes at home for family and friends. Good Cooking features over 110 simple yet sophisticated...

Show-stopping recipes from Neil Perry's Rockpool Bar Rockpool Bar & Grill Sydney, Melbourne and Perth; Spice Temple Sydney and Melbourne; and The Waiting Room.

Bog snorkelling, dwile flonking, wife carrying these might sound like the newest entries in a dictionary of euphemisms, but they are in fact sports. Strange sports, yes, but actual sports nonetheless. And there are dozens more, as you'll discover in this fantastic, witty and oddly compelling round-up...

Audrey Lowell is a journalist searching for her own definition of love while she researches her column on dating and helps others write romantic letters of passion. She also follows the relationships of her friends and colleagues as they navigate internet dating, haste-dating, first dates, third dates,...

'A fascinating study of a criminal era.' Daily Telegraph 1920s' Melbourne was a crime-ridden city in which no one was completely safe. Gangs operated in hotels and brothels, Fitzroy vendettas were resolved with guns, police were killed in armed robberies, and there were sly grog shops, protection...

Keeping a few hens was once only for rural dwellers with big yards - or inner-city hippies. Now it's mainstream and an attractive proposition wherever you live. Fluffy little recycling units that eat weeds, bugs and scraps and turn them into organic eggs - what's not to love? Chickens are great backyard...

Wild Women details the lives and deeds of some of the most extraordinary women in history. Trailblazers, hell-raisers and firebrands, these women showed a level of daring and disregard for traditional gender roles completely atypical of their time and culture. This collection features women like Njinga,...

In his quest to capture that bond that exists between dogs and their owners and distil it into the perfect shot, author-photographer David Darcy goes trans-Tasman, traversing the length and breadth of the North Island and the South Island of New Zealand. From Auckland to Wellington, taking in Tauranga...

Based on the most famous animal in Australian history Simpson's Donkey tells the story of his service during the Gallipoli campaign where for three weeks he was one of several donkeys that Simpson used to carry wounded men down to Anzac Cove. His life before and after Gallipoli is a mystery but Peter...

Have you ever wondered why sometimes after you have washed your socks, one of them mysteriously disappears? Or why your shoelaces always seem to get tangled into tricky knots? The answer is, you probably have a monster problem or, more specifically, two monster problems with a gobblesock living behind...

This exquisitely written book is the true story of a beautiful and resilient woman who lived through extraordinary times. Author Eileen Naseby is Ursula's daughter, and in seeking the truth about her mother's life she has rediscovered the woman she thought was lost to her. Her story is vivid, moving...

The Crafty Minx is about making gorgeous things from preloved, remnant and vintage items. It is written especially for non-crafters who are desperate to be more creative but don't know how, and shares the delicious rewards of living with and giving away beautiful handmade objects. Kelly Doust shares...

Quilting by Sarah Fielke is a showcase of ten quilting techniques and styles. Mastering the variety of quilting techniques can be a challenge, and this vibrant and beautifully photographed book, brimming with Sarah's insider tips, provides the quilter with an accessible way to try out new methods,...

Includes practical, user-friendly diagrams and templates to simplify instructions - perfect for both novice and experienced quilters. Quilting: Feathered Blocks by Sarah Fielke is a showcase of the feathered blocks technique. Mastering this technique can be a challenge, but this vibrant and...