Abc Books: 302 books
Finding My Place
From Cairo to Canberra - the irresistible story of an irrepressible woman
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2018
From Cairo to Canberra -- the irresistible story of an irrepressible woman
'Anne Aly's ... influence will be felt for years to come ... It sinks in how significant she may be to public life.' -- The Good Weekend
In 2016, Anne Aly was the first Australian Muslim woman, the first Egyptian-born...
Mrs Kelly
the astonishing life of Ned Kelly's mother
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2017
The astonishing life of Ned Kelly's mother
While we know much about the iconic outlaw Ned Kelly, his mother Ellen Kelly has been largely overlooked by Australian writers and historians -- until now, with this vivid and compelling portrait by Grantlee Kieza, one of Australia's most popular biographers.
When...
by Grantlee Kieza
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2015
Stunning trade paperback edition of Grantlee Kieza's bestselling biography of Australia's greatest general
It's December 1918 and the world war is over. General Sir John Monash attends a glittering banquet to dine with the King of England and the likes of Woodrow Wilson, Winston Churchill and...
Miss Muriel Matters
The Australian actress who became one of London's most famous suffragists
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2017
The Australian actress who became one of London's most famous suffragists.
Discover the most inspiring woman you've never heard of ...
In 1909, a young Australian actress made headlines around the world when she took to the sky over London in an airship emblazoned with the slogan 'Votes...
by Grantlee Kieza
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2014
From Eureka to Ned Kelly, from Gallipoli to the birth of the ALP to the Cronulla riots, the Southern Cross flag has been the symbol for a rebellious Australian spirit. Here, the good, bad and the ugly stories of a succession of renegades. Ever since it was launched in the minefields of Victoria the...
by Rachael Kable
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2019
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2019
If you're feeling overwhelmed, pressured, anxious and disconnected, this book will change your life, one mindful step at a time.
A guide from a popular podcaster to de-stressing and becoming happier by becoming more mindful in your everyday life.
Learn why it's vital to prioritise self-care,...
Ken Done
A Life Coloured In
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2016
An impressionistic and exuberant memoir by Australia's best-loved artist.
Ken Done has an extraordinary place in the hearts of Australians - we've all worn or decorated our homes with his artwork. His vivid, optimistic images are part of our collective consciousness and have helped define us...
by Robert Hillman
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2014
This unique Indigenous man is one of the most inspiring music stories of our generation.
From concert halls to recording studios and into Aboriginal heartlands, this is the story of Australia's Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu. This unique Indigenous man is one of the most inspiring music stories...
Post-God Nation
How Religion Fell Off The Radar in Australia - and What Might be Done To Get It Back On
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2015
Why religion fell off the radar in Australia - and how it can get back on
At the time of Federation 98% of Australians identified themselves as Christians. Now only 8% say they regularly go to Church. What's changed? How did Australia become a post-Christian nation and what part did the Churches...
by Robert Wainwright
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2015
The first full-length biography of George Ingle Finch - maverick Australian mountaineer, scientist, concert pianist and father of actor Peter Finch.
George Ingle Finch, mountaineer, soldier, scientist, rebellious spirit, boy from the bush, was in his day one of the most famous men...
by Rob Mundle
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2015
The extraordinary story of how Dutch sailors found Australia and an English Pirate almost beat Captain Cook.
On 15 January 1688 - almost 100 years to the day before Captain Arthur Phillip arrived in Botany Bay as commander of the First Fleet - another English ship, the sixteen-gun Cygnet, was...
by Rob Mundle
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2014
A biography of unprecedented expedition under sail
The role of the sailor through history should never be underestimated. Over centuries battles were won and new lands discovered and settled by their skills and nerve. Rob Mundle is back on the ocean to tell one of the great stories of an expedition...
by Kay Saunders
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2014
Bringing together bad women of every stripe and variety - the scandalous, the brash, the fearless, the downright nasty and some who just went a little bit wrong - in the one big book. Some are wicked, some are scandalous, some are downright mean and ruthless and some just went a little bit sideways....
Boy from the Bush
The Songs and The Stories
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2015
Lee Kernaghan's very outback memoir is an affectionate celebration of the sounds, characters and milestones (as well as the odd calamity) behind the making of an Australian music legend.
Lee Kernaghan is 'the Boy From the Bush', an iconic star and 2008 Australian of the Year whose music has...