Nonna Knows Best by Jaclyn Crupi; Felicita Sala (Illustrator)

$24.99 AUD

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  In Nonna Knows Best, Jaclyn Crupi celebrates the passion, generosity of spirit and good old- fashioned wisdom of nonnas and shares the secrets that make them so special, including mouth-watering recipes from la cucina della nonna (nonna’s kitchen), foolproof tips, sayings and advice fo r every life moment. Charming, entertaining and insightful, Nonna Knows Best is the perfect gift for anyone in need of a big warm Italian hug (and a container full of leftover pasta).  ...Show more

Why You Should Read Children's Books, Even Though You Are So Old and Wise by Katherine Rundell

$12.99 AUD

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Katherine Rundell - Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford, and prize-winning author of five novels for children - explores how children's books ignite, and can re-ignite, the imagination; how children's fiction, with its unabashed emotion and playfulness, can awaken old hungers and create new perspectives on the world. This delightful and persuasive essay is for adult readers. ...Show more

The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse (HB) by Charlie Mackesy

$35.00 AUD

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The Sunday Times Bestseller and New York Times Bestseller. A book of hope for uncertain times. 'Feeling a little blue? Meet the new Winnie the Pooh.' The Daily Mail 'A wonderful work of art and a wonderful window into the human heart' Richard Curtis Enter the world of Charlie's four unlikely friends, discover their story and their most important life lessons. The conversations of the boy, the mole, the fox and the horse have been shared thousands of times online, recreated in school art classes, hung on hospital walls and turned into tattoos. In Charlie's first book, you will find his most-loved illustrations and some new ones too.   ...Show more

Ruth Bader Ginsburg (I Know This to Be True): On Equality, Determination and Service by Geoff Blackwell; Ruth Bader Ginsburg

$17.99 AUD

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Associate Justice of the US Supreme Court and one of America's most admired jurists and social justice advocates, Ruth Bader Ginsburg answers fundamental questions about leadership, and what really matters to her.

One Last Lunch: One Final Meal with James Baldwin, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, David Bowie, Steve Jobs, and More, from Those Who Knew and Loved Them by Erica Heller

$39.99 AUD

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In this heartwarming collection edited by Joseph Heller's daughter, dozens of contributors imagine one last lunch with someone they cherished A few years ago, Erica Heller realized how universal the longing is for one more moment with a lost loved one. It could be a parent, a sibling, a mentor, or a fr iend, but who wouldn't love the opportunity to sit down, break bread, and just talk? Who wouldn't jump at the chance to ask those unasked questions, or share those unvoiced feelings? In One Last Lunch, Heller, an acclaimed memoirist herself, has asked friends and family of authors, artists, musicians, comedians, actors, and others, to recount one such fantastic repast. Muffie Meyer and her documentary subject Little Edie Beale go to a deli in Montreal. Kirk Douglas asks his father what he thought of him becoming an actor. Sara Moulton dines with her friend Julia Child. The Anglican priest George Pitcher has lunch with Jesus. These richly imagined stories are endlessly revealing, about the subject, the writer, the passage of time, regret, gratitude, and the power of enduring love.   ...Show more

Planet Earth: Inspirations and Thoughts from a Planet Warrior (HB) by Bob Brown

$29.99 AUD

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In his first speech in the Senate, Bob Brown raised the threat posed by climate change. It has taken 10 years for politicians to finally begin to acknowledge the causes and effects of climate change. Since 1996, Bob has continued to take a courageous, and often politically lonely, stand on issues around the saving of our planet, whether they have a local or international focus: saving Tasmania's ancient forests, opposing the dumping of nuclear waste in Australia, protesting against Japanese whaling, the protection of rainforests and a host of other campaigns. In 2010 Bob led the Australian Greens to a historic result with more than 1.6 million Australians voting for the Greens. In 2012 Bob stepped down as Leader of the Australian Greens, and then retired from the Senate. Since then he has continued to campaign on conservation issues across Australia and the world. This book is both an inspiration and a call to action: Bob Brown's words are a clear message on the issues facing our planet yet his positive approach is an inspiration to us all. ...Show more

The Truth Will Set You Free, but First It Will Piss You Off!: A Lifetime of Quotes by Gloria Steinem

$24.99 AUD

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Gloria Steinem's most powerful and pithy quotes, with reflections and an introduction by the feminist icon herself, in a stunningly illustrated collection. For decades people from around the world have found inspiration, guidance, humour and recognition in Gloria Steinem's words. Since her early days as a journalist and feminist activist, Steinem's philosophies have helped define generations of women. Now, she brings together her most memorable one-liners in an anthology that will inspire and entertain. Covering topics including relationships ('Many are looking for the right person. Too few are looking to be the right person.') to jobs ('It is more rewarding to watch money change the world than to watch it accumulate') to activism ('I've seen enough change to know that more will come'), and featuring an introduction and additional reflections by Steinem throughout, this is the definitive collection of her thoughts on the topics that matter most to women. ...Show more

My Unicorn and Me by Ellen Bailey; Felicity French; Becca Wright

$16.99 AUD

Category: Gift Books | Series: 'All about Me' Diary and Journal

There's nothing quite like the special bond that someone has with their unicorn - it's full of magic and adventure. This book invites unicorn lovers to record all the important bits, from fact files and drawings to memorable days and favourite things. What's more, there are quizzes, fill-in stories , dream journals and unicorn quotes to make you feel inspired. Guaranteed to enjoy and treasure, My Unicorn and Me will be kept to look back and remember everything in years to come. ...Show more

Wreck This Journal: To Create is to Destroy by Keri Smith

$19.99 AUD

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Think of Wreck This Journal as the anarchist's Artist's Way - the book for those who've always wanted to draw outside the lines but were afraid to do it. For anyone who's ever wished to, but had trouble starting, keeping, or finishing a journal or sketchbook comes Wreck This Journal, an illustrated book featuring a subversive collection of suggestions, asking readers to muster up their best mistake - and mess-making abilities to fill the pages of the book (and destroy them). Through a series of creatively and quirkily illustrated prompts, acclaimed artist Keri Smith encourages journalers to engage in 'destructive' acts - poking holes through pages, adding photos and defacing them, painting with coffee, colouring outside the lines, and more - in order to experience the true creative process. With Keri Smith's unique sensibility, readers are introduced to a new way of art and journal making, discovering novel ways to escape the fear of the blank page and fully engage in the creative process. A new edition of Keri Smith's bestseller, with updated material ...Show more

Cape Nelson to Gabo Island: Victoria's Lighthouses in Watercolour by Lynn Twelftree

$34.99 AUD

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Jacinda Ardern (I Know This to Be True): On Kindness, Empathy and Strength by Geoff Blackwell; Jacinda Ardern

$17.99 AUD

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Thoughts on kindness, empathy and strength from Jacinda Ardern, politician, feminist and champion for social equality.

Be Your Best Self by Patrick Lindsay

$16.99 AUD

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