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Downfall Andrew, Epstein & The Palace

Buckingham Palace's greatest fear came true when the FBI arrested then Prince Andrew's friend Jeffrey Epstein on charges of under-age sex trafficking.

Downfall tells the story behind the key players and allegations in this unique, high-stakes royal drama.

It provides a gripping and behind-the-scenes insight into the hidden privileges enjoyed by global power brokers, royalty and billionaires, which they defend tooth and nail with lawyers to keep quiet.

This is more than the story of one man; it is a portrait of an institution in crisis, revealing how the monarchy as we know it is now deeply at risk.

Reviews:

* SUNDAY TIMES 'Excruciating details.'

* METRO (uk) 'Possibly the most shocking royal book you'll ever read.'

* INDEPENDENT 'Goes behind the headlines, documentaries, and mini-series to expose... the painstaking detail.'

* DAILY MAIL '[A] psychological portrait.'

* A FINANCIAL TIMES BEST BOOK OF THE WEEK 'Raises deep questions about the monarchy.'

Author Bio:

Nigel Cawthorne started his writing career at the FINANCIAL TIMES and has written books on the royal family and its history, as well as provided news comment on Sky, ITV, STV and BBC radio. He lives in Bloomsbury, London.

* TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT 'As forensic in detail... as salacious in delivery.' James O'Brien

* Heirpodcast, Omid Scobie. 'Controversial.'

* THE JEWISH CHRONICLE 'A must-read.' / Book of the Year

* ON MAGAZINE 'One of the most explosive investigations to be seen in print in many years.'

* THE I 'What makes this biography so powerful is the painstaking detail the book goes into. An investigative look behind the key players, allegations, and counter-allegations... a different departure from the royal family to the others in this round-up.'

*'A ripping good read.' Simon Hills Associate Editor THE TIMES

*'Fascinating.' Sam McAlister, Producer BBC NEWSNIGHT

GIBSON SQUARE

Category: BIOGRPAHY: GENERAL

B&W Throughout

Disc: Trade International Paperback

234 X 156 mm

Release Date: August 2026

9781783342952

288 pages

AUD$: 39.99

Category: FAMILY & HEALTH

Not Illustrated

Disc: Trade Australian Paperback

178 X 110 mm

Release Date: April 2026

9780975743621

252 pages

AUD$: 29.95

Relief From Chronic Pain

Effectively treating chronic pain is one of the most challenging medical problems for health professionals.

This book is designed to provide you with valuable insights, practical tips, and effective holistic strategies to reduce chronic pain and improve your quality of life.

In this book, we explore the causes of chronic pain and the ways it can impact your life physically, emotionally, and mentally.

We explain the mindset necessary for effective pain management and discuss lifestyle modifications that can make a huge difference.

You’ll learn about multiple treatment options, from the many available medications to physical therapy, cutting edge regenerative medicine and alternative and complementary therapies that may offer amazing and safe relief.

The treatment methods discussed in this book are based upon Dr Cabot’s clinical experience, as well as traditional and modern-day research.

Whether you’re personally dealing with chronic pain or seeking information to help a loved one, this book will be a valuable resource on your journey to a more pain-free life

DR SANDRA CABOT
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Yes, You Can Get Pregnant 2/e

Natural Ways to Improve Your Fertility Now and Into Your 40s

Fully revised and updated, the second edition of this best-selling resource is a hopeful, science-informed and deeply compassionate roadmap for improving fertility at any age.

Drawing on two decades of clinical practice, Aimee Raupp blends evidence-based medicine with holistic approaches to offer readers a clear, proven fertility framework that has supported thousands of women worldwide.

Grounded in clinical experience and current research, this book provides practical, accessible strategies to improve egg and sperm quality, reduce inflammation, balance hormones, and support IVF success when needed.

Designed for women at every reproductive stage - from those just beginning to think about pregnancy to those navigating fertility treatments - this approach restores agency, reduces overwhelm, and reframes fertility as something that can be actively supported rather than passively experienced.

What’s New:

* Updated fertility rejuvenation plan integrating nutrition, lifestyle, and emotional health,

* Expanded guidance on fertility after age 35, including conception beyond age 40,

* New strategies to enhance IVF outcomes and support healing after pregnancy loss,

Author Bio:

Aimee Raupp, MS, LAc, is a renowned women’s health and fertility expert, and the best-selling author of the several books, including Yes, You Can Get Pregnant and The Egg Quality Diet.

As a fertility expert with two decades of experience, Aimee works virtually with clients all over the world. She is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist in private practice, founder of Aimee Raupp Beauty, co-founder of Rejoova supplements, and a world-renowned fertility coach.

* Emerging insights on ovarian rejuvenation and future fertility therapies,

* Revised research and testing guidance addressing egg quality, sperm health, and immune factors.

Key Features:

* Comprehensive fertility guidance integrating lifestyle nutrition emotional wellness and medical science,

* Strengthened fertility confidence informed treatment choices and reproductive readiness,

* Step-by-step plans, lifestyle tools, and practical checklists,

* Written by a nationally recognized fertility expert with 20 years of clinical experience,

* A practical fertility roadmap that bridges holistic care and modern reproductive medicine

SPRINGER PUBLISHING COMPANY

Category: FAMILY & HEALTH

Not Illustrated

Disc: Trade International Paperback

228 X 152 mm

Release Date: August 2026

9780826181985

354 pages

AI for Seniors in easy steps

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not only the latest buzz word in the digital world; it is already embedded in all parts of modern lifeyou are almost certainly using AI on a daily basis, even if you don't know it. One undeniable fact is that the subject of AI is a complicated and extensive one, which can throw up a multitude of questions and issues.

AI for Seniors in easy steps offers a very real (and human) guide to the complexities of AI and shows how its power can be harnessed to improve numerous aspects of everyday life. AI is a wide-ranging - and, at times, confusing - subject, and the book breaks down many of its intricacies so that the whole subject seems a lot more manageable. The book starts by:

* Explaining in straightforward terms exactly what AI is and how it works. AI jargon is broken down, so you will soon know all about the language of AI and how it relates to the operation of the technology.

* Outlining the drawbacks and concerns surrounding AI so that you can feel confident and secure when using it and interacting with it.

* Showing the general uses of AI, including those that you are probably already using.

Author Bio:

Nick Vandome is an IT writer and trainer who specializes in digital lifestyle, digital imaging and web-authoring. In Easy Steps books to his credit include top sellers such as Windows 11 in easy steps, Android Phones for Seniors in easy steps and Photoshop Elements in easy steps. Before he embarked on his successful career in writing computing books, he wrote books on working and traveling abroad. Nick also shares his passion for travel and travel photography with our City Guidebook series. He lives in Perth, UK.

* The rest of the book covers specific topics that are beginning to increasingly rely on AI. Each chapter has examples of AI apps that can be used in each area, all in the familiar In Easy Steps style. These include:

* Chatbots, such as ChatGPT, used to simulate human conversation. They can be used for a range of tasks, but most commonly they provide answers to questions and requests, either simple or complex.

* Writing tools for creating, editing, and formatting written content.

* Online uses for AI and how it is beginning to influence how we all interact online.

* Family and in the home, where AI can have a significant impact on common organizational tasks and also control smart devices around the home.

IN EASY STEPS

Category: COMPUTER SCIENCE

Colour Section(S)

Disc: Trade International Paperback

227 X 186 mm

Release Date: July 2026

9781787910546

192 pages

AUD$: 33.99

* Photos and videos for perfecting your photos when they are taken or when editing them and even converting various types of content into videos.

* Entertainment, which can be used to tailor your entertainment needs but is also becoming a contentious issue due to the increasing use of AI to create and manipulate music and actors for movies and TV shows.

* Health and safety, which is one of the most exciting areas of AI, and one that has a genuine opportunity to positively transform the lives of millions of people.

AI for Seniors in easy steps will ensure that the mysteries, concerns and benefits of AI are fully explained and illustrated so that you can confidently engage with this essential and exciting new technology.

David Bowie: Legacy

The Illustrated Biography

This is the story of the boy from Brixton who became one of the most legendary artists and musicians of the 20th century, and who returned to prominence in the 21st with music and visions informed by a sense of his own mortality and who through his life and work, changed lives and those of generations to come.

David Bowies music is loved by many and known by all as the soundtrack to the world of changes that was heralded by the creation of Ziggy Stardust.

Through the hits and personas that followed, the work in art, drama, film and fashion, Bowie’s voice rang clearly across the decades summoning everyone to a party where strangeness would be celebrated and the now would always be new.

Yet David Bowie remained forever the outsider, observing, creating, collaborating, inspiring and moving forward.

This book follows a life that as much as any other was a personal journey but one in which so many joined and made part of their own.

SONA BOOKS

Category: MUSIC

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Hardback

240 X 170 mm

Release Date: June 2026

9781917259187

Smart Blonde tells the remarkable story of Dolly Parton’s rise from a poor, East Tennessee childhood to superstardom in the male-dominated world of 1960s Nashville.

With charm, determination and unparalleled talent, Parton built not only a musical legacy, but a multifaceted business empire.

Stephen Miller’s biography depicts Dolly’s meteoric ascent in sparkling technicolour, crafting a narrative as dazzling as the woman it celebrates.

A deeply researched and entertaining portrait, Smart Blonde is full of energy and quick humour, doing justice to a strong woman who has always steered her own course.

Through rare interviews with those closest to Parton, including family members, musicians and longtime collaborators, Smart Blonde provides intimate glimpses into her famously private world.

This Remastered edition covers Dolly’s enduring marriage to Carl Dean until his death in 2025, her lifelong friendship with Judy Ogle and much more.

OMNIBUS PRESS

Category: MUSIC

160 pages

COLOUR SECTION(S)

AUD$: 44.99

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback

Release Date: July 2026

9781917274166

448 pages

AUD$: 38.99

Smart Blonde A Biography of Dolly Parton

James Taylor - A One Man Parade

The Illustrated Biography

Over a career spanning more than five decades, Taylor has become one of the best-selling and most beloved musicians of all time. James Taylor: A One-Man Parade takes you through his life and career, a tapestry of personal struggles, artistic triumphs, and unwavering resilience.

SONA BOOKS

Category: MUSIC

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL

270 X 210 mm

144 pages

Release Date: May 2026 Hardback

9781915343949

AUD$: 54.99

Blues from Laurel Canyon

My Life as a Bluesman

Autonomy

Portrait

John Mayall's story is like no other in the annals of rock and blues. Born in the UK in 1933, he laid the foundations of British blues, nurtured a generation of future superstars and then took the music back to the land of its birth. This extraordinary autobiography offers a vivid glimpse of Britain well before the rock revolution of the sixties What followed when he returned from war, was an odyssey of musical trailblazing.

OMNIBUS PRESS

Category: MUSIC

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL

198 X 129 mm

Release Date: June 2026

9781917274142

256 pages

Paperback

AUD$: 33.99

From bass player to lead guitarist, member, Steve Diggle has been the driving force keeping Buzzcocks alive. Funny, honest and touchingly philosophical, it is also Diggle's very personal story of working-class escape, dreams, redemption and loss - an ultimately heroic survivor's tale from an irrepressible spirit.

OMNIBUS PRESS

Category: MUSIC

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL

198 X 129 mm

Release Date: July 2026 Paperback

9781915841971

AUD$: 33.99

Do What You Fear Most

The History of the Velvet Underground

Do What You Fear Most is the authoritative tome on the band that changed music, fashion and culture forever. Blending new archival insights and first-hand accounts, Richie Unterberger illuminates the band's radical global impact on New York's progenitors of punk, who bridged pure rock'n'roll, avant-garde experimentation and literary songwriting to take rock music into previously uncharted territory.

OMNIBUS PRESS

Category: MUSIC

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL

234 X 156 mm

816 pages

Release Date: June 2026 Hardback

9781913172992

AUD$: 77.99

of a Buzzcock

Rough Guides Thailand's Beaches and Islands 9/e

Travel Guide with eBook

Ideal for independent travellers, this guidebook to Thailand's Beaches and Islands, written by Thailand experts, goes beyond the basics. It blends must-see sights with hidden gems and offers unmatched practical guidance for seamless planning and on-the-go exploration. Packed with in-depth advice often missing from other guides, it helps you navigate with ease. From using public transport to discovering the best dining, accommodations, and local experiences, this guide covers it all. Every detail you need for a smooth and enriching journey. Coverage includes Bangkok, the east coast, the Gulf coast, the Andaman coast, the deep south

Rough Guides Sicily 13/e

Travel Guide with eBook

Ideal for independent travellers, this guidebook to Sicily, written by Italy experts, goes beyond the basics. It blends must-see sights with hidden gems and offers unmatched practical guidance for seamless planning and on-the-go exploration. Packed with in-depth advice often missing from other guides, it helps you navigate with ease. From using public transport to discovering the best dining, accommodations, and local experiences, this guide covers it all. Coverage includes Palermo, Cefalu and the Monti Madonie, the Aeolian Islands, Messina, Taormina and the northeast, Catania, Etna, Siracusa, Enna and the interior, Agrigento, Trapani.

Rough Guides Walks and Tours Iceland

Travel Guide with eBook

This compact, pocket-sized Iceland travel guidebook is perfect for travellers on shorter trips looking to explore the highlights without the hassle of planning. Written by Rough Guides' experts, it features readymade walking and driving itineraries with detailed directions, allowing you to explore effortlessly. Whether you're discovering iconic landmarks or hidden gems, this guide helps you make the most of your time. Complete with a handy pull-out map, it's the ideal companion for exploring with ease. Coverage includes Central Reykjavik, Reykjavik Harbours, Reykjanes, Heimaey, the East Fjords, Myvatn, Akureyri, the West Fjords, Snaefellsnes

ROUGH GUIDES

TRAVEL & HOLIDAY

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback

198 X 129 mm

440 Pages Rel Date: August 2026

ROUGH GUIDES

TRAVEL & HOLIDAY Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL

198 X 129 mm

384 Pages

Date: July 2026 9781835294239

38.99

ROUGH GUIDES

TRAVEL & HOLIDAY

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL

Paperback

194 X 116 mm

144 Pages

Rel Date: July 2026

9781835294369

AUD$: 23.99

Rough Guides Pocket Paris 7/e

Travel Guide with eBook

Coverage includes: The Islands, the Louvre, Champs-Elysees and Tuileries, Eiffel Tower, the Grands Boulevards and passages, Beaubourg and Les Halles, the Marais, Bastille and Bercy, Quartier Latin, St-Germain, Montparnasse and southern Paris, Montmartre and northern Paris, the Bois de Boulogne and western Paris

ROUGH GUIDES

Category: TRAVEL & HOLIDAY

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL

191 X 100 mm

192 pages

Release Date: July 2026 Paperback

9781835294321

AUD$: 23.99

Rough Guides Mini Zakynthos 2/e

Travel Guide with eBook

Rough Guides Naples, Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast 6/e

Travel Guide with eBook

Coverage includes Zakynthos Town, Central Plain, The East Coast, Laganas Bay, Strofahdes Islets, The Hill Villages and West Coast, The North Whether you're visiting for the first time or returning for a quick getaway, this guide to Zakynthos is your trusted travel companion.

ROUGH GUIDES

Category: TRAVEL & HOLIDAY

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL

144 X 105 mm

128 pages

Release Date: July 2026 Paperback

9781835294451 AUD$: 21.99

Coverage includes: Naples, the Campi Flegrei, Pompeii and south of Naples, Sorrento and its peninsula, the islands, North of Naples, the Amalfi Coast Travel smart and experience Naples, Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast with confidence. Let this guide to Naples, Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast be your trusted companion to must-see sights, hidden gems, and adventure.

ROUGH GUIDES

Category: TRAVEL & HOLIDAY

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL

198 X 129 mm

Release Date: July 2026

9781835294284

256 pages

Paperback

AUD$: 35.99

Rough Guides Mini Kefalonia 2/e

Travel Guide with eBook

Coverage includes: Kefalonia, Mount Enos, Ithaki Whether you're visiting for the first time or returning for a quick getaway, this guide to Kefalonia is your trusted travel companion. Packed with expert insights, practical tips, and curated recommendations, it ensures a smooth and enriching trip-no matter how short your stay.

ROUGH GUIDES

Category: TRAVEL & HOLIDAY

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL

144 X 105 mm

128 pages

Release Date: July 2026 Paperback

9781835294314

AUD$: 21.99

Rough Guides
By Rough Guides
By Rough Guides

Barcelona is Gaudi's architectural masterpiece. Find your favourite barrio, where locals know, which tapas bars don't cater to tourists, and which squares host real flamenco. Navigate Barcelona's distinct culture with Marco Polo's signature pull-out maps connecting Modernist architecture to neighbourhood life.

MARCO POLO GUIDES

Category: TRAVEL & HOLIDAY

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback

190 X 110 mm

156 pages

Release Date: August 2026 B&W THROUGHOUT

9781917131438 AUD$: 24.99

Let Marco Polo Albania guide you around this beautiful country. Explore Albania with this pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Experience the best of Albania, enjoy the top 10 sights and uncover some hidden gems. Let Marco Polo show you all that Albania has to offer.

MARCO POLO GUIDES

Category: TRAVEL & HOLIDAY

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback

190 X 110 mm

148 pages

Release Date: August 2026 B&W THROUGHOUT

9781917131568

AUD$: 24.99

Marco Polo Scotland's Highlands and Islands Pocket Travel Guide

Let Marco Polo Scottish Highlands and Islands guide you around this stunning region. Explore northern Scotland with this pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Experience the best of the Highlands and Islands, enjoy the top 10 sights and uncover some hidden gems.

MARCO POLO GUIDES

Category: TRAVEL & HOLIDAY

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback

190 X 110 mm

Release Date: July 2026

9781917131537

156 pages

B&W THROUGHOUT

AUD$: 24.99

Let Marco Polo Slovenia guide you around this beautiful country. Explore Slovenia with this pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Experience the best of Slovenia, enjoy the top 10 sights and uncover some hidden gems. Let Marco Polo show you all that Slovenia has to offer.

MARCO POLO GUIDES

Category: TRAVEL & HOLIDAY

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback

190 X 110 mm

144 pages

Release Date: August 2026 B&W THROUGHOUT

9781917131575

AUD$: 24.99

Marco Polo Barcelona Pocket Travel Guide
Marco Polo Albania Pocket Travel Guide
By Marco Polo
Marco Polo Slovenia Pocket Travel Guide
By Marco Polo

Secret Paris Guide 9/e

An insider's guide to the unusual and unfamiliar

Let Secret Paris guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating Paris guidebook, now in its 9th edition. Let our local experts show you the well-hidden treasures and hidden places of this amazing city. Featuring over 300 unusual and unfamiliar places, this Secret Paris guide is ideal for local inhabitants, curious visitors and armchair travellers alike. Step this way to discover: *Winemaking firefighters, * A tree in a church, * An atomic bomb shelter under Gare de l'Est, * The patron saint of motorists, * Royal monograms hidden in the Louvre courtyard, * A pre-historic merry-goround, * A sundial designed by Dali Bullet holes at the ministry and warwounded palm trees

Secret Prague 4/e

A guide to the unusual and unfamiliar

Let Secret Prague guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating Prague guidebook and let local expert Martin Stejskal, share these well-hidden treasures of an amazing city. Ideal for local inhabitants, curious visitors and armchair travellers alike. The places included in this guide are unusual and unfamiliar, allowing one to step off the beaten track. Inside Secret Prague: * A totally overlooked Art Nouveau masterpiece, * Secrets of the castle alchemists, * The message in the hidden palindrome on Charles Bridge Kabbalistic mysteries of the Jewish ghetto, * A thief s shrivelled forearm hanging in a church, * A statue revealing its intestines, * The largest wind tunnel in the Czech Republic, * A fragment of the Great Pyramid of Cheops in a pet cemetery.

Secret Geneva Guide

A guide to 110 unusual and unfamiliar places

Let Secret Geneva guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar places. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating Geneva guidebook and let our local experts show you the well-hidden treasures of this amazing city. Ideal for local inhabitants and curious visitors alike. What you'll discover: * Hidden tunnels and a bomb shelter beneath the Old City, * Follow a secret passage open once a year, * Admire the cathedral's Orpheus capital, * Pray at Calvin's fake grave, * Look for the plaque that compares the pope with the Antichrist, * Visit the secret gardens of the Carouge district, * Learn where Frankenstein was created, *Sleep in Professor Calculus' room. Far from the crowds and cliches, Geneva holds well-hidden treasures that are only revealed to residents and travellers who know how to wander off the beaten track. An indispensable guide for those who think they know Geneva well or who want to discover the hidden side of the city.

JONGLEZ

TRAVEL & HOLIDAY

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback 190 X 105 mm

384 Pages COLOUR THROUGHOUT Rel Date: August 2026

JONGLEZ

TRAVEL & HOLIDAY

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback

190 X 105 mm

256 Pages

COLOUR THROUGHOUT

Rel Date: August 2026

9782361957834

AUD$: 43.99

JONGLEZ

TRAVEL & HOLIDAY

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL

Paperback

190 X 105 mm

256 Pages

COLOUR THROUGHOUT

Rel Date: August 2026

9782387150479

AUD$: 43.99

The Prepper's Medical Handbook

How to provide medical care when you can’t rely on anyone by yourself

The most comprehensive guide to crisis medicine ever written for everyday people

The Prepper's Medical Handbook empowers you with the medical knowledge and skills to handle emergencies when professional help isn't available.

Written by William W. Forgey, M.D., emergency physician, wilderness medicine expert, and humanitarian, this illustrated guide delivers:

* Professional medical knowledge adapted for everyday people,

* Clear protocols for identifying and treating common emergencies,

* Comprehensive guidance on medical supplies and storage,

* Real-world solutions for crisis situations

With decades of emergency medicine experience distilled into practical, actionable advice, this handbook is "full of solutions that are all within the skill level and resources of the average American today" (Backdoor Survival).

Don't let a medical emergency catch you unprepared.

Secure your family's health today.

GLOBE PEQUOT

Author Bio:

Veteran outdoor author William Forgey, M.D. is engaged in the full-time practice of family medicine and is a member of the board of trustees of the International Association for Medical Assistance to Travelers, a fellow of the Explorers Club, and a past president of the Wilderness Medical Society. A former Boy Scout scoutmaster and Medical Explorer Post and High Adventure Post advisor, he currently serves on the National Health and Safety Committee and as an advisory board member for the Northern Tier High Adventure Base for the Boy Scouts of America. He is the author of many wilderness medicine and camping books, including Basic Illustrated Wilderness First Aid (Falcon). He lives in Crown Point, Indiana.

Category: SELF-HELP/PRACTICAL B&W Throughout Disc: Trade International Hardback 320 pages

Release Date: April 2026

9781493098903

AUD$: 69.99

Rock Climbing

The Official AMGA Single Pitch Manual

Rock Climbing: The Official AMGA Single Pitch Manual serves as the core textbook for the American Mountain Guides Association's Single Pitch Instructor Program.

It presents the internationally recognized AMGA curriculum for technical climbing systems used in single pitch terrain.

Inside, readers will find chapters on the role of the climbing instructor, professionalism, programming, teaching methodologies, equipment use, knots and hitches, protection and anchoring, advanced anchor systems, risk management, rappelling, leading, and assistance skills.

This manual is an essential resource for professional instructors, climbing educators, and serious recreational climbers seeking to improve their technical and teaching skills.

An official publication of the American Mountain Guides Association, the leader in education, standards, and advocacy for professional guides and climbing instructors.

Resilient Climber Strength, Mobility, and Injury Prevention

In The Resilient Climber, Doctor of Physical Therapy Jared Vagy breaks down 40 climbing movements and shows you how to train the strength and mobility needed for each one.

Each movement begins with a challenge, a test that assesses your body's capacity to perform it well, followed by targeted exercises to address the specific limitations uncovered.

You'll then learn how to integrate these exercises into a structured routine.

This isn't just an injury-prevention book. It's a movement-based training guide designed to help you climb stronger, move better, and stay injury-free.

Inside You'll Find:

* 40 key climbing movements broken down in detail,

* Challenges that assess your ability to perform each movement,

* Targeted exercises to address mobility and strength limitations,

* Guidance on integrating exercises into a structured routine,

* Strategies to build resilience and reduce injury risk.

GLOBE PEQUOT

Category: SPORTS & OUTDOOR

Disc:

Release Date: August 2026

9781493092710

51.99

GLOBE PEQUOT

Category: SPORTS & OUTDOOR

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback Release Date: August 2026

9781493088447

272 pages

61.99

Weird Guide Britain

300 curious corners, wild wonders & sublime structures

Find pyramids deep in the Scottish Highlands, delve into lost caverns, eerie tunnels and mysterious dungeons.

Explore out-of-this-world film locations, unearth bizarre sculptures hidden deep in dense woodlands, and be enchanted by fantastic fairyland follies as you explore the weird, wild, and wonderful sites of the British Isles.

Whether you are a photographer seeking that perfect shot, a sci-fi geek bringing fantasy to life, a walker planning your next route, or an urban explorer in need of a new adventure, you'll find something to love in the Weird Guide.

From the author of the Wild Ruins series, this definitive guide is packed with over 300 of the most unusual sites across the length and breadth of Britain, from the Channel Islands to the Hebrides.

With detailed maps and clear, concise instructions, you'll be able to plan your next adventure, big or small.

WILD THINGS PUBLISHING

Category: TRAVEL & HOLIDAY

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback

210 X 170 mm

Release Date: August 2026

9781910636701

The Ancient Tree Explorer

Over 300 Heritage Trees and Forests in Britain (Travel Guide)

This book is a visitor's guide to experience first-hand some truly magnificent living legends of the arboreal world.

Britain is blessed with some of the most majestic and ancient trees in Europe.

From millennial oaks surviving on rural estates to prehistoric yews finding sanctuary in our churchyards.

Also discover the rare fragments of once vast ancient forests, scattered open-grown trees in wood-pasture, pockets of mossrich Atlantic rainforest and granny pines from the once extensive great wood of Caledonia.

These trees and their patchwork mosaic help tell the story of our ancient treescape.

Their character extends profoundly into our human psyche through history, legend and mythology, in duality providing a sustainable resource that built the very foundations of Britain.

WILD THINGS PUBLISHING

Category: TRAVEL & HOLIDAY

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback

256 pages

B&W THROUGHOUT

AUD$: 49.99

210 X 170 mm

272 pages

Release Date: August 2026 B&W THROUGHOUT

9781910636626 AUD$: 49.99

Lost Lanes Scotland

40 Glorious Bike Rides on Quiet Roads and Gravel Trails

Explore the mountains, lochs and glens of the Highlands on epic roads and remote hill tracks. Ride the blissfully quiet rural lanes of Dumfries and Galloway and the Borders. Steep yourself in centuries of Scottish history, from Roman camps and Iron Age hill forts to Highland crofts and medieval castles, from industrial heritage to twentieth-century curiosities. Embrace slow travel with whisky tastings, fresh local produce and pristine beaches. Wild camp under the stars, shelter in a mountain bothy, or indulge yourself at a comfy B&B or a historic coaching inn. Graded from easy to challenging, each route includes listings of the best cafe and pub stops, accommodation options, bike shops and bike hire companies.

Wild Self

Shamanism to Forest Bathing - 350 Transformational Nature Experiences in Britain

Visit some of the most extraordinary and surprising nature therapy work in Britain today. This guide, the first of its kind, documents the remarkable and lesser-known initiatives taking place to connect people to their wild roots. From helping kids de-stress in the outdoors to shamanic womb-healing, energetic horse-whispering to totem dragon training, ancestral visioning to Ogham art, trance dance to Celtic yoga, and sweat lodge saunas to wisdom councils, this book reveals it all. You will also discover rewilding projects, esoteric bookshops, wilderness retreats, earth chambers, zodiac trails, and some of the most profound wild places in Britain. This book charts the state of our shamanic nation and documents the new endeavours to reconnect society with its land and past.

Perspectives on Wildlife Sound Recording An Overview of Modern Practice

In this fascinating collection of interviews, sound recordist Mark Ferguson conducts in -depth conversations with a wide range of wildlife sound recording practitioners. These diverse and inclusive case studies and experiences from around the world present a comprehensive exploration of cutting-edge methods, the latest technology and inspiration from the field. The techniques and approaches considered in each interview are complemented by images of the recordists' fieldwork as well as a detailed glossary, enabling readers to contextualise and solidify their knowledge as they progress through the text. A sound library of around 150 recordings is available to download, featuring audio clips provided by each interviewed practitioner.

WILD

THINGS

PUBLISHING

TRAVEL

210 X 170 mm

272 Pages B&W THROUGHOUT Rel Date: August 2026

9781910636527

AUD$: 49.99

WILD THINGS

PUBLISHING

TRAVEL & HOLIDAY

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL

Paperback

210 X 170 mm

256 Pages

B&W THROUGHOUT

Rel Date: August 2026

9781910636749

AUD$: 49.99

PELAGIC PUBLISHING

NAT HIST/WLDLFE/PETS

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL

Paperback

234 X 156 mm

210 Pages

Rel Date: August 2026

9781784276218

AUD$: 89.99

The Real Peaky Blinders

Discover the Real-Life Events and Famous Figures That Inspired the Hit Crime Drama

In "the Real Peaky Blinders' we'll meet the real-life gang who influenced the stories of the cunning anti-hero Tommy Shelby and his family and find out what life was really like in interwar Britain, exploring the context of the show's setting.

We'll sort fact from fiction to show how historical events and famous figures were transformed into gripping storylines and captivating characters.

Learn how the real Jessie Eden fought for the rights of her fellow workers, why violent gangs battled to rule the racecourses, and how Oswald Mosley drove Britain dangerously towards fascism.

The Real Peaky Blinders is an essential read to enhance the story of the TV series and film and its remarkable historical context.

SONA BOOKS

Category: FILM, TV & RADIO

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Hardback

270 X 210 mm

Release Date: August 2026

9781915343864

Giorgio Armani: Icons of Fashion

This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of Giorgio Armani, the Italian fashion designer who transformed the world of fashion with his elegant, minimalist, and timeless designs. Innovative master of understated luxury, Giorgio Armani founded his eponymous label in 1975.

Since then, he has been at the forefront of global style for more than four decades, creating some of the most iconic and enduring looks in modern fashion. After gaining global recognition for his groundbreaking unstructured suits, Armani designs quickly became synonymous with power and refinement.

His work in Hollywood, dressing countless celebrities and collaborating with numerous high-profile brands, played a significant role in solidifying his reputation as a leading fashion icon.

The Armani brand has since grown into a global empire, with multiple fashion lines ranging from haute couture Armani Prive to ready-to-wear Emporio Armani, as well as accessories, fragrances, home decor Armani/Casa, and hotels. Armani's influence has extended far beyond fashion, leaving a unique mark on the worlds of entertainment, hospitality, and interior design.

This book, packed with striking illustrations, delves into the ever-expanding empire of Giorgio Armani, tracing his journey from his Milanese roots to the rise of his brand as one of the most influential in fashion history.

SONA BOOKS

Category: INDUSTRY/IND STUDIES

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Hardback

144 pages

COLOUR SECTION(S)

AUD$: 58.99

240 X 170 mm

Release Date: August 2026

9781917259507

160 pages

COLOUR SECTION(S)

AUD$: 44.99

Louis Vuitton: Icons of Fashion

The Louis Vuitton label was founded by Vuitton in 1854 in Paris. In 1858, Vuitton introduced his flat-topped trunks with Trianon canvas, making them lightweight and airtight. Louis Vuitton's graphic symbols, including quatrefoils and flowers (as well as the LV monogram), were based on the trend of using Japanese Mon designs in the late Victorian era. The company is still known for its signature monogram bags today. Louis Vuitton has evolved into one of the world's most celebrated fashion houses - synonymou s with classic design, elegance, luxury and quality. Louis Vuitton - beloved by the great, the good and the uber glamorous - boasts an instantly recognisable signature style all of its own. This book, beautifully illustrated with images of some of the world's iconic fashion items, charts the story of Louis Vuitton's origins and how the brand became the influential, innovative haute-couture powerhouse it is today.

McQueen: Icons of Fashion

The Fashion Icons McQueen is magnificently adorned with some of Lee Alexander McQueen's most riveting designs, and the narrative illuminates the personal and professional struggles of a man who dared to defy accepted norms in the cavernous halls of fashion and give the world a new sense of the grandeur of which human creativity is capable. From conflicted gay teenager, aggressive and remote young man, through to his lonely suicide, the book charts Alexander McQueen's ascent to couturier par excellence, highlighting his spectacular shows and showing how his confrontational, streetwise manner was simply a shield that protected and masked a very shy, sensitive and insecure man who hailed from the wrong side of the high fashion tracks.

Vivienne Westwood: Icons of Fashion

This beautifully illustrated book tells the incredible story of Dame Vivienne Westwood a British fashion designer largely responsible for bringing modern punk and new wave fashions into the mainstream. Traditionalist, provocateur, utterly contemporary: Vivienne Westwood was one of British fashion's most famous - and most contradictorydesigners. The woman who helped create punk clocked up over four decades on the cutting edge and produced some of modern style's most recognisable looks. Westwood came to worldwide attention when she made clothes for the boutique that she and Malcolm McLaren ran on King's Road, which became known as Sex. Their ability to synthesize clothing and music shaped the 1970s UK punk scene, which included McLaren's band, the Sex Pistols. She viewed punk as a way of "seeing if one could put a spoke in the system".

SONA BOOKS

INDUSTRY/IND STUDIES

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Hardback

240 X 170 mm

160 Pages

COLOUR SECTION(S)

Rel Date: August 2026

9781917259484 AUD$: 44.99

SONA BOOKS

INDUSTRY/IND STUDIES

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Hardback

240 X 170 mm

160 Pages

COLOUR SECTION(S) Rel Date: August 2026 9781917259477

44.99

SONA BOOKS

INDUSTRY/IND STUDIES

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Hardback

240 X 170 mm

160 Pages

Rel Date: August 2026

9781917259491

AUD$: 44.99

The New Crochet Stitch Dictionary

This is the ultimate collection of crochet stitch inspiration! 440 stitches are presented in color, each with a sample swatch of the fabric and charted instructions with notes and detailed chart keys. Divided into ten chapters by the type of stitches, such as shells, waves and chevrons, openwork, cables and textures, and even borders and granny squares

GLOBE PEQUOT

Category: HANDICRAFTS

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL

Release Date: June 2026

9780811778688

Spiral bound

272 pages

AUD$: 74.99

Radical Potholder Weaving

Techniques and Inspiration for the Potholder Loom; 100+ Weaving Patterns

Tunisian Crochet A Stitch Dictionary with 501 Stitches to Explore

Inside this book you'll find more than 100 patterns for your potholder looms: in plain weave, shadow weave, and twill. The majority of these are new, never charted for the small loom before, and the rest are strong classic patterns chosen to complete the collection. One chapter teaches you how to convert floor loom drafts for the potholder loom, reverse engineer any potholder, and chart your own design.

GLOBE PEQUOT

Category: HANDICRAFTS

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL

Release Date: June 2026

9780811778701

Spiral bound

240 pages

AUD$: 74.99

Discover the ultimate guide to Tunisian crochet with this comprehensive stitch dictionary, featuring over 500 stitches and stitch patterns. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced maker, this book is your go-to resource for exploring Tunisian crochet stitches. Clear tutorials: Packed with photo tutorials, so you'll never have to wonder where to place your hook.

GLOBE PEQUOT

Category: HANDICRAFTS

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL

Spiral bound Release Date: June 2026

9780811778695

282 pages

AUD$: 74.99

Weaving Hand Towels Simply

43 Designs for 4- And 8Shaft Looms

This collection of hand towel patterns is just the reference you need! With 43 designs in a variety of weave structures, from easy to advance patterns, for both 4- and 8-shaft looms, there are plenty of patterns to explore and learn from while you make practical towels. They are small in size and weave quickly, are perfect for using up small amounts of yarn, make great gifts, are perfect for beginners and for learning new techniques

GLOBE PEQUOT

Category: HANDICRAFTS

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL

Spiral bound Release Date: June 2026

9780811778718

192 pages

AUD$: 74.99

The Power in Your Hands

Liberate Yourself from Attachment to Technology

"A moving and inspiring book about the most important topic facing all of us." Johann Hari, author of New York Times bestselling book Stolen Focus.

Who will you become when you put down your phone and pick up your life? The average smartphone user spends the equivalent of 61 to 80 days per year on their device.

New research reveals how individuals with insecure attachment styles (anxious or avoidant) are more likely to develop a problematic or compulsive relationship with their smartphone. But all of us regardless of our attachment style are turning to our phones more and more to soothe and distract us, which numbs our empathy, diminishes the quality of our relationships, and drains the part of our brain required for creative focus.

The more time we spend on our screens, the less time we spend engaging in our life with our own two hands. The good news is that we can course-correct by reclaiming the embodied and ensouled wisdom that our recent ancestors knew well. But digital detoxes are not enough. We need both personal and collective action to recover from the tsunami of digital distraction we now face.

In The Power in Your Hands, psychotherapist and meditation teacher Shannon Algeo invites readers to reckon with their attachment to technology through understanding the connections between compulsive smartphone behavior and their unique attachment style in relationships.

Author Bio:

Shannon Algeo is an American and Irish writer based in California, psychotherapist, researcher, poet, Yoga Nidra teacher, and host of the SoulFeed podcast. He is the author of Trust Your Truth, is on faculty at the Esalen Institute and the Kripalu Center and leads digital liberation programs and offline retreats around the world that support people to reclaim their humanity, creativity, and attention in the digital age. He was named one of the "35 Under 35 in Wellness to Watch" by Wanderlust and has spoken at the United Nations and the Museum of Contemporary Art, among other prestigious organizations.

He guides readers on a journey of reconnection to their inner child’s needs for artistry, self-expression, and real human relationships. Through psychologically supported "rituals of remembering", readers will rewire their neuropsychology and reclaim their creativity so they can move from the despair of digitization to the fulfillment of re-humanization.

While we must address this problem collectively, only you can reckon with the underlying human needs, desires, fears, and insecurities that keep you reaching for a phone that would sooner have you scroll into oblivion than connect with your soul. Your attention, relationships, and desires are yours.

The power is in your hands.

AUGSBURG FORTRESS PUBLISHERS

Category: SELF-HELP/PRACTICAL

Disc: Trade International Hardback

222 X 146 mm

Release Date: August 2026

9798889832331

300 pages

Female Hormones and ADHD

The Impact on Brain and Body

Women and girls with ADHD are often left feeling misunderstood and inadequately supported by health care. This comes as no surprise when research has historically almost exclusively been conducted on boys and men, leading to a lack of understanding around female specific ADHD challenges.

For the first time, this book from two experienced doctors and ADHD experts, connects the latest science on ADHD and the influence of sex hormones, to the everyday lives of women and girls with ADHD. Chapters provide vital knowledge on the ADHD brain and female sexual and reproductive development whilst also introducing five fictional women at different hormonal phases of their lives from puberty through to post-menopause to give insight into the lived experience of ADHD.

Readers are also introduced to an 'ADHD 24/7 language' which provides a tailored approach to self-care for ADHD women and girls, allowing them to better advocate for themselves and enabling those supporting them to understand the challenges they face.

Exploring everything from ADHD and common cooccurring conditions like anxiety, eating disorders and PCOS, to hormonal treatments and contraception, this book moves us one step closer to a world where the health and wellbeing of women and girls is prioritised.

Category: FAMILY & HEALTH

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback

216 X 138 mm

Release Date: August 2026

9781805012771

Stuck on Hard Mode

The ADHD, Autistic and AuDHD Strategy Guide for Real Life

Your energy levels are depleted; that laundry and washing up questlines are all flashing with red exclamation marks and nearly everything is on fire...but that's just an average day for many neurodivergent people, right?

Being autistic, ADHD or AuDHD can sometimes feel like you're stuck on hard mode with no option to toggle that difficulty setting. Fear not!

The first ever neurodivergent-friendly strategy guide to everyday life is here to improve your gameplay in a world built for neurotypicals.

Hilarious, witty and packed full of gorgeous art and 'screenshots' from the ultimate videogame - real life - this strategy guide is your tool to surviving the missions and quests of the daily grind.

Helped along by your digital companion Erin and allies you'll meet along the way, this guide features advice on customising your character, developing your stats, managing tricky status effects like burnout, and even making friends and exploring relationships in multiplayer mode.

In this guide you have all the strats, tips and tricks you need to thrive during all aspects of gameplay as a neurodivergent player. So, let's begin and establish a play style that works for you.

JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS

Category: CLINICAL/INT'L MEDIC

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback

288 pages

B&W THROUGHOUT

AUD$: 57.99

246 X 173 mm

144 pages

Release Date: August 2026 B&W THROUGHOUT

9781839977985 AUD$: 44.99

The Care Factor

Leading with care for self, people, results and values

The missing element in modern leadership isn't skills or ambition - it's care.

Leadership today is demanding, complex and relentless. We must produce results, build trust and stay human in systems that rarely slow down to show us how.

The Care Factor offers a different way forward. Through realworld stories, reflective practice and practical frameworks, it reframes care as a powerful leadership capability - one that shapes daily choices, strengthens relationships and supports sustainable success.

The result is a more whole, resilient and life-giving way of leading and living.

Read this book to:

* Navigate the hidden tensions and paradoxes of modern leadership with greater clarity and confidence,

* Make wiser everyday leadership choices that balance sustainable results, people's needs and personal integrity,

*Translate care from a value into concrete behaviours that shape culture, trust and performance,

* Strengthen the quality of your conversations, decisions and relationships in real situations<

* Develop a more grounded, resilient and human way of leading and living over time

RETHINK PRESS

Category: BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL

216 X 140 mm

Release Date: August 2026

9781781339824

Catching Hope

The Hidden Spiritual Wisdom of Fishing

Open your heart to the hidden wisdom and beauty found at the water’s edge. Priest and fisherman Pete Nunnally loves to teach people how to fish for fish and, through that, how to fish for what their soul is yearning for: to come alive.

In Catching Hope, he takes his readers fishing with him. Each chapter explores a different aspect of the fishing process from preparing your tackle, to reading the landscape, to finally catching something (or not). But this isn’t a book about how to fish. It’s a book about the bigger and more profound truths about our lives that the act of fishing reveals.

Along the way you’ll learn how fishing connects the human condition to the divine presence in all things. And even if you never go fishing, this book will open your heart to the hidden wisdom and beauty found at the water’s edge. Fishing is an exercise in hope. In a world where every answer is at our fingertips, fishing is transformative for its sheer unpredictability. You never know what is going to happen. While the potter knows they will make a pot, the fisherman knows only that they will be at the water’s edge, watching and waiting, anticipating the moment when the pole bends and something wild joins the story. In an age when we are more removed from nature than ever before, fishing also reconnects and draws us into an ancient dance with the natural world, our true home. Let’s walk to the edge of the water together, toss out our lines, and wait to see what happens next.

AUGSBURG FORTRESS PUBLISHERS

Category: SPORTS & OUTDOOR

Paperback

304 pages

AUD$: 50.99

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback

216 X 140 mm

Release Date: August 2026

9781506497808

149 pages

AUD$: 39.99

Elvis and Me

How a Musician and a Broken Racehorse Rescued Each Other

Key Sales Points:

*Author Awards: Indie Finalist for Next Generation, Distinguished Favourite for Independent Press Awards and won Best Fiction prize for Golden Able Book Awards.

*The author is a well known music reviewer and arts journalist who has published with The Australian, The Courier Mail, Townsville Bulletin, Limelight, Australian Book Review, Australian Arts Review, ArtsHub, ClassikOn, Classical Music Daily and other publications.

*Kristina Olsson, Peter Pierce, Candida Baker, Maggie McKellar, and others have reviewed this book.

*The author has a large social media following on Linked In (5,500), Instagram (3,832), Facebook (3,100) and through her website and newsletter gillianwills.com.

*Author touring podcasts, libraries, bookstores and festivals before and after release.

Publicity:

*Hawkeye’s publicity team: socials (Tiktok, Instagram, Facebook), paid advertising, reviewers, national media release.

*Book trailer on youtube.

He was broken, forgotten, and angry.

So was she – in quieter ways.

Gillian Wills makes an impulsive decision: she buys her first horse.

Author Bio:

Gillian Wills is a graduate and an Honorary Associate of The Royal Academy of Music. She is an author, arts writer and music reviewer who has published with The Australian, Limelight, Griffith Review, Australian Book Review, InReview and InDailyQueensland. Her debut novel Big Music, Hawkeye Publishing was released on the 1 October 2024. Gillian has held senior academic positions in the UK and Australian.

OTHER TITLE BY GILLIAN WILLS – IN STOCK AND AVAILABLE NOW

Elvis is underweight, emotionally damaged, saddle-phobic — and, despite being sold as "perfect for beginners," is anything but.

With the guidance of a gifted ‘horse whisperer’, she learns to care for Elvis’s wounded body and spirit.

Slowly, unexpectedly, Elvis leads her toward a new understanding of self-worth, creativity, and what it means to truly connect — with an animal, and with herself.

HAWKEYE BOOKS

Category: PROSE: NON-FICTION

Not Illustrated

Disc: Trade Australian Paperback

228 X 152 mm

Release Date: August 2026

9781923105720

305 pages

AUD$: 33.99

The Book of Love

A Better Way to Read the Bible

The Bible is a story of divine love, full of mercy, justice, and grace. In The Book of Love, acclaimed author and psychologist Richard Beck offers a bold and compassionate reimagining of how we read the Bible. Drawing from personal experience, theological insight, and psychological depth, Beck challenges the fear-based, legalistic interpretations that have long dominated many Christian traditions. Instead, he invites us to approach Scripture through the lens of love God's love for humanity and our call to love one another. The book journeys from Beck's own faith journey to a sweeping exploration of the Hebrew Scriptures, the Gospels, and the writings of the early church. Along the way, Beck addresses pressing questions about biblical violence, human dignity, suffering, and salvation.

AUGSBURG FORTRESS PUBLISHERS

RELIGION & BELIEFS

Disc: TRADE

222 X 146 mm

240 Pages Rel Date: August 2026

9781506496733

Digital Coup

The Conspiracy to Thwart Global Democracy

The rise of AI and misinformation warfare is leading to racial and political polarization and democratic erosion on a global level. We are at a unique period in world history. While advances in digital technology have brought the world closer than ever, they have also been used as tools of oppression, driving misinformation and deepening divisions. AI-generated propaganda, radicalization pipelines, and profit-driven algorithms are reshaping political landscapes, often without our awareness. How did we get here, and what can we do? In Digital Coup, international lawyer, professor, and former national security professional Darin Johnson uses his expertise to explore how AI-driven disinformation and social media echo chambers unravel truth, deepen societal divisions, and erode democracy.

AUGSBURG FORTRESS PUBLISHERS

POLITICS/GOVERNMENT

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Hardback

235 X 159 mm

206 Pages

Rel Date: August 2026

9798889837138

AUD$: 59.99

Weathering the Storm

Navigating the Anti-Social Justice Wave

Transformative change is often met with intense opposition, but we will not back down from the fight for social justice. In a nation caught in the crosscurrents of progress and backlash, Weathering the Storm offers both a wake-up call and a balm for the weary. Psychologist and educator Dr. Tiffany G. Townsend draws from her decades of leadership in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), blending personal stories, historical analysis, and psychological expertise to equip us with tools for resistance and resilience. With compassion, Dr. Townsend unpacks the tactics used to stifle equity including microaggressions, tokenism, gaslighting, and the systemic dismantling of DEI efforts with a concept she calls the "redemptions playbook." This is not a book about despair. Its a call to radical hope.

AUGSBURG FORTRESS PUBLISHERS

SOCIETY CULTURE: GEN

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback

216 X 140 mm

224 Pages

Rel Date: August 2026

9798889835097

AUD$: 43.99

Better Business That Works

Creating Positive Change

Is your business becoming a source of stress instead of success?

In Better Business That Works, Alexei Kouleshov reveals practical strategies to fix growth problems, improve marketing and sales, build stronger teams and create a profitable business that works for you, not the other way around.

GLOBAL PUBLISHING GROUP

Category: BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT

Author is from QLD

Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN Paperback

229 X 152 mm

154 pages

Release Date: August 2026 B&W THROUGHOUT

9781925370461

39.99

Quiet Achievers

How to be seen and heard so you stand out

How to Master The Greatest Asset in Leadership and Business

Many talented professionals work hard but struggle to be recognised. In Quiet Achievers, Melissa Haggarty reveals practical strategies to build confidence, speak up, and gain the recognition you deserve while staying authentic.

GLOBAL PUBLISHING GROUP

Category: BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT

Author is from QLD

Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN Paperback

229 X 152 mm

144 pages

Release Date: August 2026 B&W THROUGHOUT

9781925370904 AUD$: 29.95

Reputation is the most powerful and misunderstood asset in business. In Having the #1 Reputation, Darrell Hardidge reveals how leaders can measure, protect and grow their reputation to build trust, increase loyalty and create a powerful competitive advantage.

GLOBAL PUBLISHING GROUP

Category: BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT

Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN Paperback

229 X 152 mm

252 pages

Release Date: August 2026 B&W THROUGHOUT

9781925370485

AUD$: 29.99

Unstoppable Business Growth

Step by Step Transformation of the Customers, Employees & Owners

In Unstoppable Business Growth, Shiran Faast reveals a powerful five-step transformation framework to help business owners break free from daily chaos, build self-driven teams, attract loyal customers and create a thriving business that grows.

GLOBAL PUBLISHING GROUP

Category: BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT

Author is from QLD

Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN Paperback

229 X 152 mm

272 pages

Release Date: August 2026 B&W THROUGHOUT 9781925370478

29.99

The Entrepreneur's Roadmap

Your guide to creating a winning business in the age of AI

The Entrepreneur's Roadmap is a step-by-step guide to creating, growing, and executing your business during the AI Revolution. Drawing on over twenty-five years' experience of building successful businesses-updated and re-imagined with the capabilities of AI-it shows you how to build lasting success in a world being reshaped by new technologies.

RETHINK PRESS

Category: BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL

216 X 140 mm

208 pages

Release Date: August 2026 Paperback

9781781339473

AUD$: 47.99

Cybersecurity for Executives

A guide to protecting your organisation, reputation and career

The Hustle Mindset

How to build a successful startup through grit and grind

Cybersecurity is no longer purely an IT problem - it's a leadership responsibility that can derail careers, cripple organisations and erase shareholder trust overnight. Cybersecurity for Business Leaders equips leaders to understand cyber risk, make confident decisions and protect their businesses.

Category: COMPUTER SECURITY

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL

216 X 140 mm

294 pages

Release Date: August 2026 Paperback

9781781339817 AUD$: 48.99

There are two kinds of entrepreneurs: those who build to survive, and those who build to grow. If you're ready to stop chasing hype and start building something real, The Hustle Mindset is your playbook. This book is for entrepreneurs who are all in, those who see business as a vehicle for growth, impact and opportunity, not just a way to pay the bills.

RETHINK PRESS

Category: BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL

216 X 140 mm

Release Date: August 2026

9781781339756

276 pages

48.99

GO Programming in easy steps

GO Programming in easy steps, 2nd edition is updated to cover the latest version of golang, and first illustrates the golang programming basics with variables, operators, flow control, and functions, before moving on to demonstrate Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) with golang This book then shows how golang can handle user input, plus read and write files on your own system.

IN EASY STEPS

Category: COMPUTER PROGRAMMING

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback

227 X 186 mm

192 pages

Release Date: August 2026 COLOUR SECTION(S)

9781787910522

AUD$: 55.99

RETHINK PRESS

Canva Visual Suite for Design & Creation

Essential guide to Canva, design software built for non-designers that is bringing the power of design to virtually anyone. This revolutionary tool is being used in marketing for small and large businesses to reduce time and resources. It is also providing a powerful tool for educators to create customized learning material for their students, designed by teachers for their classrooms. Any design need can be filled so much easier than ever before. This 6-page laminated QuickStudy guide will truly unleash the power, covering quick start options and templates, advanced tools, design basics, branding, and focus on different mediums for use of Canva designs.

Java with Generative AI

Essential reference guide for Java programmers of all skill levels to use AI to speed up tedious tasks, reduce mistakes, and gather suggestions for better ways to use the language they already know. In just 6 laminated pages you can reference the skills to deliberately direct AI tools to explain unfamiliar code, navigate libraries faster, design cleaner architecture, and write better tests. Used the right way, AI becomes a second brain, true assistant, and force multiplier for serious developers. This is not a vibe coding guide. Author Robin Nixon worked with computers in the 80s and started developing websites in the 90s becoming an expert and writing over 40 programming books and over 500 articles for top computer magazines.

CompTIA - AI Prompting Essentials

Essentials of AI prompting streamlined for quick reference in 6 laminated pages for competency certification through CompTIA®. Includes foundations of prompting; core techniques; secure practices; adversarial threats; defensive engineering; and governance, ethics, and compliance. Not only for exam prep, this 6-page laminated reference is a perfect quick and handy desktop tool. Each section includes applied examples, practical SOC and IAM use cases, and gov-ernance context aligned with leading AI standards. Author George Antoniou, PhD is a professor with 30 years of experience in information security, risk management, and quality assurance compliance as well as strategic planning and enterprise level security architecture, plus security operations and policy development in small-medium-large, national and multi-national complex information security technology infrastructures

BARCHARTS PUBLISHING IND/COMM ART & DESGIN Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL

-OUT BOOK OR CHART

X 216 mm

6 Pages COLOUR THROUGHOUT

BARCHARTS PUBLISHING

THROUGHOUT

Date: April 2026

9781423252757

20.99

BARCHARTS PUBLISHING

COMPUTER CERTIFICATN

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL FOLD-OUT BOOK OR CHART

279 X 216 mm

6 Pages

COLOUR THROUGHOUT Rel Date: April 2026

9781423253266

AUD$: 20.99

CompTIA - AI Essentials

Essential artificial intelligence definitions, skills, and guidance for ethical generative AI use in this 6-page laminated reference perfect for CompTIA® AI competency certification. Not only for exam prep, but this reference is also a perfect quick and handy desktop tool written by author George Antoniou, PhD. A professor with 30 years of experience in information security, risk management, and quality assurance compliance as well as strategic planning and enterprise level security architecture, plus security operations and policy development in smallmedium-large, national and multi-national complex information security technology infrastructures. Curating the essential content with his experience and providing succinct answers with examples formatted for easy access makes this a valuable tool.

Python Programming with Generative AI

Essential reference guide for Python programmers of all skill levels to use AI to speed up tedious tasks, reduce mistakes, and gather suggestions for better ways to use the language they already know. In just 6 laminated pages you can reference the skills to deliberately direct AI tools to explain unfamiliar code, navigate libraries faster, design cleaner architecture, and write better tests. Used the right way, AI becomes a second brain, true assistant, and force multiplier for serious developers. This is not a vibe coding guide. Author Robin Nixon worked with computers in the 80s and started developing websites in the 90s becoming an expert and writing over 40 programming books and over 500 articles for top computer magazines. With his expertise in the field and writing to his audience in our succinct and organized QuickStudy format, this reference has more quality actionable facts per page than any book or website. BARCHARTS

X 216 mm

6 Pages

COLOUR THROUGHOUT

Python Programming Advanced

Essentials of advanced Python language features in this quick reference created for developers of all skill levels, goes perfectly with the QuickStudy Python Programming Language guide. This handy 6-page laminated guide is a concise desktop reference to key concepts behind Python logic, syntax, and operation. Author Robin Nixon worked with computers in the 80s and started developing websites in the 90s becoming an expert and writing over 40 programming books and over 500 articles for top computer magazines. With his expertise in the field and writing to his audience in our succinct and organized QuickStudy format, this reference has more quality actionable facts per page than any book or website. Designed for quick access to the facts you need, this inexpensive tool is an easy add to your programming toolbox.

BARCHARTS PUBLISHING COMPUTER PROGRAMMING

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL FOLD-OUT BOOK OR CHART

279 X 216 mm

6 Pages

COLOUR THROUGHOUT

Rel Date: June 2026

9781423252207

AUD$: 20.99

Small Birds Singing

Award-winning poet Matthew Welton's new collection continues his career-long playful, exploratory poetics as he tackles nature writing, drawing from a year's walking in a city's green spaces.

CARCANET PRESS POETRY Disc: TRADE

216 X 135 mm

80 Pages

Rel Date: August 2026

9781800175594

AUD$: 33.99

The Killing Spree

Jorie Graham's new collection seeks to guide us through the ecological, political and technological conditions that threaten our modern world.

TRADE INTERNATIONAL

235 X 187 mm

80 Pages

Date: August 2026

9781800175549 AUD$: 33.99

Work Experience

Bestselling author Sophie Hannah's new collection combines maverick, irreverent poems that rhyme and scan and will make you laugh aloud, together with the librettos of her two musicals whose rebellious protagonist is every bit as mischievous and independent-minded as his creator.

CARCANET PRESS POETRY

216 X 135 mm

240 Pages

Date: August 2026

9781800175556 AUD$: 41.99

Journals of the First Fleet

PREVIOUSLY PRESENTED

NOW BACK IN STOCK

The first written accounts of the voyage that brought the First Fleet to Australia, this volume records the journey to Botany Bay, the arrival at Port Jackson, early encounters, and the beginnings of the colony.

SHEPHERD MOON

Category: HISTORY

Author is from Australia

Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN Hardback

195 X 130 mm

400 pages

Release Date: October 2019 COLOUR SECTION(S)

9780648509844 AUD$: 34.99

Through a Land of Promise

My Brilliant Career

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A fiercely intelligent young woman refuses the limits placed on her in rural colonial Australia, choosing independence over convention. Miles Franklin’s classic debut is sharp, funny and defiant, a landmark of Australian literature

SHEPHERD MOON

Category: LIT: HISTORY & CRIT

Author is from Australia

Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN Hardback

195 X 130 mm

Originally published in 1925 by explorer Michael Terry, recalling his 1923-24 account of exploration in Australia's Northern Territory by driving an old tin Lizzie car from Winton to Broome across mostly trackless country. Includes many photographs of Terry's 1925 trip through the Territory by Guy Roadless trucks and an AJC sidecar.

ETT IMPRINT

Category: BIOGRPAHY: GENERAL

Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN Paperback

234 X 156 mm

260 pages

Release Date: August 2026 B&W THROUGHOUT

9781923527348 AUD$: 39.95

400 pages

Release Date: October 2019 COLOUR SECTION(S) 9780648509820 AUD$: 34.99

A Fist Full of Holey Dollars

The story of Australia’s First currency set against the background of a soldiers love story. Bethany Edwards, a grieving widow expecting her late husband’s child, slowly begins to change from her grief because of her encounters with the handsome but brooding soldier.

PACIFIC WANDERLAND

Category: HISTORICAL FICTION

Author is from NSW

Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN Paperback

215 X 139 mm

Release Date: May 2026

294 pages

B&W THROUGHOUT

9781923097407 AUD$: 29.99

The Book of Revelation and the Work of the Priest

The imagery of the Book of Revelation – St John’s Apocalypse –has inspired centuries of interpretation, much of it symbolic or speculative. In this exceptional series of lectures, Rudolf Steiner approaches the least understood of Christian texts from a fundamentally different standpoint: that of direct spiritual perception and experiential knowledge.

RUDOLF STEINER PRESS

Category: RELIGION & BELIEFS

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback

235 X 155 mm

296 pages

Release Date: August 2026 NOT ILLUSTRATED

9781855846838

AUD$: 70.99

Path for the Perplexed

Towards Knowledge and Certainty, A Year Course on the Spiritual Path in 313 Steps

The Fifth Gospel From Akashic Record

Path for the Perplexed presents a fresh and illuminating reimagining of one of the foundational texts of Islamic mysticism. Path for the Perplexed offers a living encounter with a timeless mystical masterpiece, reflecting the depth of study and devotion invested in this remarkable work.

RUDOLF STEINER PRESS

Category: RELIGION & BELIEFS

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback

235 X 155 mm

260 pages

Release Date: August 2026 NOT ILLUSTRATED

9781912992812 AUD$: 63.99

Through his intuitive reading of the Akashic Record – the living memory of Earth and cosmos – Rudolf Steiner described dimensions of the life of Jesus Christ that extend beyond the four canonical Gospels. This complete edition – the first to feature all eighteen lectures on the subject – includes an introduction by Tom Ravetz.

RUDOLF STEINER PRESS

Category: RELIGION & BELIEFS

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback 235 X 155 mm

340 pages

Release Date: August 2026 NOT ILLUSTRATED

9781855846821

AUD$: 70.99

Fundamentals of Therapy

Laying the Foundation for an Expansion of the Art of Healing in accordance with SpiritualScientific Insights

This is a revised translation by Dr. Christina van Tellingen and Dr. Ricardo Bartelme. It is the only book written by Rudolf Steiner with a co-author. Presented in the original German with facing pages in English translation, it introduces a new method of medical practice, complementing natural-scientific medicine through the methods and contents of anthroposophical spiritual science.

STEINER BOOKS INC

Category: RELIGION & BELIEFS

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback

Release Date: August 2026

9781621484387

228 pages

AUD$: 56.99

FAST - A Speedway Scrapbook

A raw, powerful look at speedway like you’ve never seen before.

FAST – A Speedway Pictorial is a 172-page, high-quality softbound publication showcasing some of the most striking speedway photography from the past 15 years.

Created as a special release while larger publications are finalised, FAST brings together unseen images, now presented in a standalone collection featuring all four-wheel divisions.

This is more than just a magazine. It’s a visual snapshot of the sport.

FULL THROTTLE PUBLISHING

Category: SPORTS & OUTDOOR

Author is from NSW Colour Throughout Disc: Trade Australian Paperback

297 X 230 mm

Release Date: August 2026

168 pages

9780645965063 AUD$: 34.95

World Cup Legends

Legendary Players. Greatest Teams. Classic Games.

Once every four years, the greatest players and teams from around the globe come together in a celebration of the beautiful game. Packed with colour, excitement, passion and drama, the World Cup has the world glued to their screens as the biggest names in football dazzle and wow on the ultimate stage.

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup prepares to make history across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, this updated edition arrives at the perfect moment to celebrate the tournament's most extraordinary moments and immortal heroes. For the first time, 48 nations will compete in a World Cup hosted across three countries, with iconic venues from Vancouver to Mexico City ready to witness the next chapter in football's greatest story. From Pele's teenage brilliance in 1958 to Maradona's divine inspiration in 1986, from Zidane's artistry to Messi's ultimate triumph in Qatar 2022, World Cup Legends chronicles the players who have defined generations and the unforgettable moments that have captivated billions.

Relive Geoff Hurst's hat-trick at Wembley, Zinedine Zidane's headbutt heard around the world, and Mario Goetze's extratime winner that broke Brazilian hearts on home soil. Featuring stunning photography, complete statistical records, and expert analysis of the tournaments that shaped football history, there's never been a better time to celebrate the heroes, the heartbreak, and the glory that makes the World Cup truly legendary.

SONA BOOKS

Category: SPORTS & OUTDOOR

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Hardback

270 X 210 mm

Release Date: August 2026

9781917259514

The

Legendary Porsche 911

The Ultimate Guide to the Greatest 911s of All Time

An undisputed and unmistakable automotive icon now celebrating its seventh glorious decade, the first ever Porsche 911 rolled off the production line in Stuttgart in 1963 and, more than a million cars later, has unfailingly kept faith in its classic design.

The alleged mechanical heresy of its rear-engine layout, allied with its achingly endless curves, has ensured the 911's longevity and created a global superstar on both the road and the track that is a byword for style and performance.

Over the years the car has evolved but at its heart still proudly boasts the same intoxicating combination of striking looks and a unique driving experience.

The Legendary Porsche 911 charts the fascinating history of the model series and features detailed coverage of the all the most prominent iterations of the vehicle from its debut appearance at the Frankfurt Motor Show to today's 992 GTS RS.

It also lifts the wraps on the ultra-rare 911s that are the collector's dream; recalls the race cars that frequently took the laurel wreaths at Le Mans, Daytona and Targa Florio; and pays homage to the high-performance road cars designed to make heads turn, showcasing the many cultural aspects that make the 911 an inimitable global phenomenon.

SONA BOOKS

Category: TRANSPORT GEN INTRST

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Hardback

160 pages

COLOUR SECTION(S)

AUD$: 58.99

305 X 248 mm

Release Date: August 2026

9781917259255

272 pages

AUD$: 77.99

Newcastle United Legends

Discover the Newcastle United All-Time Greats

The enduring pride of Tyneside, Newcastle United’s illustrious history is the story of a love affair between the club and the city that began in 1892 and has only grown stronger over the decades. Four-time champions of England and winners of six FA Cups, the Magpies are synonymous with entertainment, drama and passion. Saluting the clubs most iconic players, teams and managers, from Jackie Milburn to Alan Shearer, Kevin Keegan to Paul Gascoigne, Newcastle United Legends also celebrates the Magpies most memorable matches over the last 133 years, including their emotional Wembley triumph in the League Cup final in 2025.

The Literary Cricketers

The untold story of a team that left a permanent legacy on English culture

The Literary Cricketers is the untold story of cricket's central role in a slice of London's literary world, from the 1880s to the 1960s. PG Wodehouse used his cricket-playing to launch his writing career. JM Barrie modelled the pirates in Peter Pan after his cricket teammates. Arthur Conan Doyle named Sherlock Holmes after a cricketer he'd played against. They all belonged to a network of cricket-playing writers, who collectively left a permanent legacy on English culture. Their teams went by various names, but most often they called themselves the Authors. Based on a wealth of new research, The Literary Cricketers tells the story of this group, from Jerome K. Jerome via Evelyn Waugh to Michael Morpurgo

Catching the Light

A New Anthology of Cricket Poetry

'Cricket is battle and service and sport and art' says Douglas Jardine as he dreams up brutal tactics to beat the Australians in the 1930s. It's also about class and race, language and reflection, it's timeless and it's 'just a game'. It's Empire and sunset, death and renewal, children and long-ago memories. Sometimes, it's just dust and sunburn. The fractured dreams of wide-eyed children feature alongside the exploded rhythms of a day spent not watching but feeling the game, measured and deliberate and not always under control. The emotional range of cricket's living theatre is fully explored as ordinary actions are transformed into myth and back again. The rhythms of play are insisted upon and exploded.

SONA BOOKS

SPORTS & OUTDOOR

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Hardback

270 X 210 mm

144 Pages

FAIRFIELD BOOKS

SPORTS & OUTDOOR

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL

Hardback

234 X 156 mm

240 Pages

COLOUR SECTION(S)

Rel Date: August 2026

9781915237743

AUD$: 61.99

FAIRFIELD BOOKS

SPORTS & OUTDOOR

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Hardback

162 X 113 mm

280 Pages

Rel Date: August 2026

9781915237767

AUD$: 58.99

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Kids & Parenting

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Wonderfully Weird Creatures of the World

Key Sales Points:

* Companion book to Mykes bestselling A-Z of Ocean Creatures and A-Z of Australian Bush Creatures.

* Great value large format hardcover at $29.99

* Powerful, vivid drawings are created in a graphic with an engaging cinematic punch.

Publicity:

*Reviews with key children’s literature reviewers

* Reviews expected from major metro newspapers.

*Award Nominations (incl CBCA Children’s Book of the Year Eve Pownall Award and the Karajia Environment Awards).

* Posters and other promotional material available.

Here are the oddballs of the animal world: from weird behaviours to strange adaptions, unusual ways of moving, extraordinary camouflage and - to us - the downright ugly. Some of these creatures stand out, while others artfully blend in.

It features over 240 of the earth’s most interesting and fascinating creatures including the naked mole-rat, blind snakes, hammer-headed bats, blowfish, Boobies, the dumbo octopus, goblin sharks, vampire squid, bone-eating vultures, hagfish, fairy armadillos, proboscis monkeys and the great potoo.

Myke Mollard takes us on a visual adventure to discover the world’s most weird, oddly unsettling, but often exquisitely adapted creatures, showing us that getting outdoors can reach beyond your wildest imagination!

WOODSLANE PRESS

Category: PICTURE BOOKS

Author is from VIC

Colour Throughout Age: 3+ years

Disc: Trade Australian Hardback

300 X 230 mm

Release Date: August 2026

9781923350205

48 pages

AUD$: 29.99

An A-Z of Ocean Creatures

Featuring over 600 animals, from majestic sharks and colourful fish and corals to fascinating molluscs like octopuses and nudibranchs, as well as crustaceans, reptiles, birds and the aweinspiring whales and dolphins.

WOODSLANE PRESS

Category: PICTURE BOOKS

Author is from VIC Age: 3+ years

Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN Hardback

350 X 270 mm

48 pages

Release Date: November 2025 COLOUR THROUGHOUT 9781923350038 AUD$: 29.99

Australia's Endangered Bush Creatures

Australian Dinosaurs and Mega Beasts

Myke Mollards signature illustrations and engaging text bring kids up close and personal with 134 of Australia’s most endangered creatures, highlighting both the common and uncommon threats to each species and revealing the fragile balance existing in nature and how our human impact is collapsing ecosystems and unbalancing the natural world.

WOODSLANE PRESS

Category: PICTURE BOOKS

Author is from VIC Age: 3+ years

Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN Hardback

300 X 230 mm

64 pages

Release Date: April 2022 COLOUR THROUGHOUT

9781925868876 AUD$: 24.99

The book includes over 70 animals that lived in Australia at various times during the Mesozoic and Cenozoic eras (i.e. from 250 million years ago), from sea creatures to amphibians, dinosaurs, reptiles, birds and mammals.

WOODSLANE PRESS

Category: PICTURE BOOKS

Author is from VIC Age: 3+ years

Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN Hardback

350 X 270 mm

48 pages

Release Date: November 2022 COLOUR THROUGHOUT 9781922800060 AUD$: 29.99

Myke Mollard's Birds of Prey

From Ospreys to owls, eagles to condors, there are magnificent representatives from every continent where they are found. The birds are not only beautifully drawn and coloured, but the accompanying text also vividly describes their lifestyles and habits.

WOODSLANE PRESS

Category: PICTURE BOOKS

Author is from VIC Age: 3+ years

Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN Hardback

300 X 230 mm

64 pages

Release Date: May 2025 COLOUR THROUGHOUT

9781922800589 AUD$: 24.99

Author and Illustrator Bio:

Bec Nanayakkara lives in the beautiful New England region of New South Wales with her husband and five children. Her stories are inspired by nature, tricky emotions, and the ups and downs of everyday life. Bec has a background in education and well-being, and she writes with the aim to engage, inspire, and promote growth mindsets.

Kristen Willis is an illustrator, creative entrepreneur and experienced graphic designer whose work is shaped by heritage, family and the magic of storytelling. She brings together fine art, design and illustration to craft picture books that feel fresh, engaging and deeply human. Her Italian heritage runs like a bright thread through her illustrations, carrying this same sense of connection: a belief that stories, like meals, are meant to be shared.

Evie's Spare Love

Key Sales Points:

* Helps children deal with the loss of a much-loved pet.

* Encourages them to stay hopeful, open and connected in difficult times.

* Taps into popular themes of Resilience, Community and Kindness.

Publicity:

* Media release sent to major metro and regional publications.

* Social media campaign connecting with readers, reviewers and booksellers.

* Reviews with key Australian children’s literature reviewers.

Evie loved her goat, Scout, and without him, her love has nowhere to go.

The love stays in her heart and aches every time she remembers.

Determined to stop the ache, Evie decides to give her love away.

So Evie sets to work and, as she shares her spare love with others, she finds joy in all kinds of unexpected places.

A heartwarming story about loss, healing and the power of community, it demonstrates how looking outward and showing kindness to others can open doors to friendship, love and support.

WOODSLANE PRESS

Category: PICTURE BOOKS

Author is from NSW

Colour Throughout Age: 4+ years

Disc: Trade Australian Hardback

254 X 203 mm 32 pages

Release Date: August 2026

9781923350182

AUD$: 27.99

Author and Illustrator Bio:

Fiona Gray is a regenerative architect, writer, and sustainability practitioner with more than 25 years of experience exploring how nature connected environments can enrich everyday life. Her work focuses on creating places where people and the natural world can thrive together, and she regularly contributes to lifestyle and sustainability publications on the value of nature-based living.

Emma Stuart has been illustrating children’s books for more than 25 years, bringing to life over 230 titles during her career. She has also illustrated a title for the Duchess of York through Serenity Press. While Emma works primarily in watercolour, she is equally at home with acrylics, oils, pen and ink, and pencil.

Gretel Petal and the Blooming City

Key Sales Points:

*A heartwarming story about friendship and belonging. At its core, this book speaks to every child who has ever felt lonely. Gretel’s longing for connection is tender and relatable. *A message of community and connection. Gretel’s plant brings the whole neighbourhood together.

Publicity:

*Book launch with a children’s craft activity for media opportunity (2 events - one in Geelong and one in Melbourne); * Media release targeting metro newspapers (including Herald Sun and The Age) Geelong press (Geelong Advertiser, Geelong Independent and Surfcoast Times) talk back radio (3AW, ABC, Community radio, Geelong breakfast radio), online media nationwide book reviewers, morning TV shows, parenting publications, sustainability/environmental focused media

Gretel Petal longs for a friend in her grey city. But when she brings home a curious little plant from the market, her world begins to change as it grows in the most enchanting way. Vines curl up her bedroom walls, blossoms burst with colour, and tendrils slip out her window to wind their way across rooftops, gently transforming the neighbourhood.

As the plant spreads, nature returns to the city. Birds flutter to its branches, animals gather among the leaves, and the neighbourhood starts to come alive. Before long, children are climbing up to Gretel’s room to explore the leafy wonderland that has bloomed around her. What began as a quiet wish for a friend becomes a joyful, shared discovery.

Gretel Petal & the Blooming City is a heartwarming picture book about loneliness, the power of nature to connect us, and the unexpected ways friendship can grow. With lush illustrations and lyrical storytelling, it celebrates urban greening, nature play, and the joy that blossoms when we nurture something with care. Perfect for young readers who love gentle magic, nature-rich tales, and stories where small acts can spark big change.

SHE OAK PRESS

Category: PICTURE BOOKS

Author is from VIC

Colour Throughout Age: 4+ years

Disc: Trade Australian Hardback

245 X 245 mm

Release Date: May 2026

9780645903607

32 pages

AUD$: 27.99

My First Unicorn

Meet Star the unicorn in this unique novelty shaped board book! Star likes sparkling magic but does not like noisy dogs. Star likes tasty berries but does not like pouring rain. And Star LOVES rainbows! Young ones will love spending time with Star the unicorn and friends in this colourful and sturdy board book, which is full of bright and dynamic illustrations and lots of fun details to spot.

FLORIS BOOKS

PICTURE BOOKS

Age: 2+ years

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL

Paperback

170 X 380 mm

12 Pages

COLOUR THROUGHOUT

Rel Date: August 2026

9781782509851

AUD$: 17.99

The Princess and the Fog A Story for Children with Depression

Once upon a time there was a Princess. She had everything a little girl could ever want, and she was happy. That is, until the fog came... The Princess and the Fog is picture book to help sufferers of depression aged 5-7 cope with their difficult feelings. It uses vibrant illustrations, a sense of humour and metaphor to create a relatable, enjoyable story that describes the symptoms of childhood depression while also providing hope that things can get better with a little help and support. The story is also a great starting point for explaining depression to all children, especially those who may have a parent or close family member with depression.

JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS

PICTURE BOOKS

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL

Paperback

240 X 240 mm

48 Pages

COLOUR SECTION(S)

Rel Date: June 2026

9781399838870

AUD$: 38.99

Play Proud

Fiercely Fabulous Queer Athletes

Tall and short. Straight and queer. Sports has got a new frontier. A rhyming romp through professional and amateur sports, Play Proud highlights sixty historic and modern queer athletes, from Billie Jean King to Megan Rapinoe, Johnny Weir to Carl Nassib. Readers will be on a first-name basis with each of them as they race through the wide world of sports, discovering role models who play hard, play fair, and play proud. The triumphs of these athletes both on and off the field, court, rink, ring, and pitch serve as powerful inspiration for everyone who seeks to live their life authentically. Back matter provides key stats on the athlete lineup, as well as a glossary and author's note about how sports can become accepting of everyone.

AUGSBURG FORTRESS PUBLISHERS

PICTURE BOOKS

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Hardback

286 X 222 mm

40 Pages

COLOUR SECTION(S)

Rel Date: June 2026

9798889834915

AUD$: 43.99

Friends Are Like Stars

Vera and Grace were suddenly galaxies apart.

When Vera's best friend moves to the other side of the world, she feels adrift.

She asks her special wishing star to bring her friend back, but then her star disappears too!

Vera's journey through loneliness leads to surprising discoveries about new friends and the special way she is still connected to her best friend.

Back matter supports children and parents when a friend moves away, while also exploring STEM connections through the making of a star map.

AUGSBURG FORTRESS PUBLISHERS

Category: PICTURE BOOKS

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Hardback

260 X 222 mm 32 pages

Release Date: June 2026

9781506496306

Jubilee Jumps for Joy

Jubilee's name means happiness, but lately, she hasn't felt so happy. The foot-stomping, hand-clapping Sunday morning praise breaks at Rise and Shine Community Church used to be Jubilee's happy place. But ever since her beloved Grandma Mozelle passed away, those moments have been overshadowed by the reminders of her absence.

Determined to reclaim her happiness, Jubilee turns to Grandma Mozelle's big bright hats and shimmery shoes, but her bubble of joy pops when things don't go according to plan. When she stumbles upon her grandmother's Bible, however, Jubilee discovers that true joy lies not in material possessions but in her grandmother's timeless wisdom and enduring faith. With themes of navigating loss and finding self-assurance, Jubilee Jumps for Joy comforts readers while celebrating a vibrant Black church community. Through Jubilee's heartfelt journey of grief and rediscovery, readers will learn that joy everlasting is not found in the past but in embracing the present with faith and love.

AUGSBURG FORTRESS PUBLISHERS

Category: PICTURE BOOKS

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Hardback

260 X 222 mm 32 pages

Release Date: June 2026 COLOUR SECTION(S) 9798889836414 AUD$: 41.99

Velda the Awesomest Viking and the Wild Unicorn Chase

Velda is a tiny warrior with a big axe and an even bigger attitude. Some people don't think girls can be proper Vikings.

Velda doesn't agree!

When Velda's beloved axe is taken hostage by a troublesome (and extremely stinky) troll, Velda and her misfit crew discover there's only one way to defeat him: a special potion made of unicorn horn.

Except, unicorns are extinct, aren't they...?

Legend says that a herd of the mindreading, magical and frankly fabulous-smelling creatures may still exist in remote Pictland.

But Velda's not the only one looking for them, and this enemy wants more than just their horns.

Can Velda and her chaotic crew save both her axe and the unicorns, before it's too late?

Author Bio:

David MacPhail has worked as a chicken wrangler, a ghost-tour guide, and a waiter on a tropical island, and he now has the sensible job of writing about yetis, Vikings, and the funny side of history. He lives in Perthshire, Scotland.

Richard Morgan was born and raised by goblins on the Yorkshire moors. He has painted backgrounds for Disney and now writes and illustrates children's books. He lives in Cambridge, England, and has a family of goblins of his own.

Join Velda as she sets sail on a wild voyage of daring, discovery and er, unicorn doo-doo, all while proving she's the awesomest Viking around.

FLORIS BOOKS

Category: FICTION

B&W Throughout Disc: Trade International Paperback 197 X 158 mm 160 pages

Release Date: August 2026

9781782509905

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Just a Moment: Adventure

Telling the time is a lot more than simply reading a clock. Children learn about time long before they learn to understand a clock face. From a very early age, routines, sequences and schedules form a part of their lives. This book is designed to develop their understanding and promote discussion of ideas associated with the passing of time.

CHILD'S PLAY

Category: PICTURE BOOKS

Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN Paperback

203 X 203 mm

18 pages

Release Date: March 2026 COLOUR THROUGHOUT

9781835321195 AUD$: 15.95

Just a Moment: Playtime

Telling the time is a lot more than simply reading a clock. Children learn about time long before they learn to understand a clock face. From a very early age, routines, sequences and schedules form a part of their lives. This book is designed to develop their understanding and promote discussion of ideas associated with the passing of time.

CHILD'S PLAY

Category: PICTURE BOOKS

Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN Paperback

203 X 203 mm

18 pages

Release Date: March 2026 COLOUR THROUGHOUT

9781835321164

Telling the time is a lot more than simply reading a clock. Children learn about time long before they learn to understand a clock face. From a very early age, routines, sequences and schedules form a part of their lives. This book is designed to develop their understanding and promote discussion of ideas associated with the passing of time.

CHILD'S PLAY

Category: PICTURE BOOKS

Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN Paperback

203 X 203 mm

18 pages

Release Date: March 2026 COLOUR THROUGHOUT

9781835321188 AUD$: 15.95

AUD$: 15.95

Just a Moment: Weather

Telling the time is a lot more than simply reading a clock. Children learn about time long before they learn to understand a clock face. From a very early age, routines, sequences and schedules form a part of their lives. This book is designed to develop their understanding and promote discussion of ideas associated with the passing of time.

CHILD'S PLAY

Category: PICTURE BOOKS

Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN Paperback

203 X 203 mm

Release Date: March 2026

18 pages

COLOUR THROUGHOUT 9781835321171

15.95

So Curious

Baby's High-Contrast Board Book

Treasure every first curious moment together with your baby Explore the wonderful sights, sounds, and textures of nature with your babyright from your lap. With high-contrast illustrations designed especially for infants, So Curious helps nurture early brain growth while making story time a joyful bonding experience. From fluttering leaves to soft grass and singing birds, each page encourages curiosity and sensory discovery. The bold, engaging visuals are developmentally appropriate for newborns and young infants, and every image is paired with simple, affirming language. So Curious: * Introduces everyday sights, smells, and textures babies encounter outside, * Supports baby's visual and cognitive development with high-contrast, black-and-white illustrations, * Includes a note for caregivers on the power of reading and wondering together

So Loved

Baby's High-Contrast Board Book

Treasure every first loving moment together with your baby. Celebrate the bond between babies and the people who care for them. With high-contrast illustrations designed for infants, So Loved supports your baby's growing sense of security and belonging. From snuggles and smiles to shared moments, each page helps nurture early brain development and emotional awareness. The bold, engaging visuals are developmentally appropriate for newborns and young infants, and every image is paired with simple, affirming language. So Loved: * Explores an infant's everyday interactions with family and loved ones, * Supports baby's visual and cognitive development with high-contrast, black-and-white illustrations, * Includes a note for caregivers on how reading together builds trust and love

So Silly!

Baby's High-Contrast Board Book

Treasure every first silly moment together with your baby. Invite babies into the joyful world of play with big expressions and surprises that make little ones giggle. With high-contrast illustrations designed especially for infants, So Silly! explores the actions and feelings that make playtime fun. From peek-a-boo to playful laughter, each page features important emotional and physical cues for baby to learn. The bold, engaging visuals are developmentally appropriate for newborns and young infants, and every image is paired with simple, affirming language. So Silly!: * Explores everyday moments that make baby feel silly and joyful, * Supports baby's visual and cognitive development with high-contrast, black-and-white illustrations, * Includes a note for caregivers on the power of reading and being silly together.

FREE SPIRIT PUBLISHING FICTION

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL

book 140 X 140 mm

22 Pages B&W THROUGHOUT

Rel Date: August 2026

9798330923335

AUD$: 15.99

FREE SPIRIT PUBLISHING FICTION

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Board book

140 X 140 mm

22 Pages

B&W THROUGHOUT

Rel Date: August 2026

9798330923342

AUD$: 15.99

Harvest Time with Tom

It’s harvest time, and you’re invited to come on an adventure! Harvest Time with Tom explores the joy of life on a farm and celebrates the vehicles and the people who work together to harvest the crops.

LITTLE STEPS

Category: PICTURE BOOKS

Author is from NSW

Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN Paperback

245 X 245 mm 28 pages

Release Date: August 2026 COLOUR THROUGHOUT

9781923306660 AUD$: 16.95

The Fabulous Dance Party of the Birds of Paradise

Luca and the Lizard and the Temple of a Million Powers

Follow Lucas the lizard as he searches for, and discovers, his true strengths. A magical book that celebrates the power of mindfulness and self-belief.

Inspired by the rich biodiversity of Papua New Guinea and infused with a deep love for its natural wonders, this book celebrates the beauty, rhythm, and cultural significance of the Birds of Paradise. With lyrical storytelling and fascinating scientific insights, The Fabulous Dance Party of the Birds of Paradise is perfect for young readers and families who love nature, wildlife, and a good dance party!

LITTLE STEPS

Category: PICTURE BOOKS

Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN Hardback

240 X 280 mm 32 pages

Release Date: August 2026 COLOUR THROUGHOUT

9781923306387 AUD$: 26.95

LITTLE STEPS

Category: PICTURE BOOKS

Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN Paperback

240 X 280 mm 24 pages

Release Date: August 2026 COLOUR THROUGHOUT

9781915641564 AUD$: 16.95

Bill and Beryl Buffalo celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with a dress-up ball, and all the animals in the Top End come to the party. But where is Tanya Turtle? Readers of this joyful rhyming picture book will have lots of fun discovering all the animals of Arnhem Land and spotting one cheeky turtle who loves to hide.

LITTLE STEPS

Category: PICTURE BOOKS

Author is from SA

Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN Paperback

170 X 270 mm 28 pages

Release Date: August 2026 COLOUR THROUGHOUT 9781923306714 AUD$: 16.95

The Fancy Dress Ball
By
Josephine Opie, Billy Rose

Ancient Paintings: A Panorama of Rivers and Mountains

A non-fiction exploration of the grand view of rivers and mountains of the Northern Song Dynasty found in A Panorama of Rivers and Mountains.

LITTLE STEPS

PICTURE BOOKS

Age: 6+ years

Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN

257 X 210 mm

36 Pages COLOUR THROUGHOUT

Date: August 2026 9781923306110

16.95

Ancient Paintings: Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains

A non-fiction exploration of the life of reclusive literati in the mountains during the Yuan Dynasty through ancient Chinese paintings.

LITTLE STEPS

PICTURE BOOKS

Age: 6+ years

Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN

X 210 mm 36 Pages COLOUR THROUGHOUT

Date: August 2026

9781923306134

16.95

Ancient Paintings: Ode to the Goddess of Luo River

A non-fiction exploration of the Eastern Jin dynasty through ancient Chinese paintings.

LITTLE STEPS

PICTURE BOOKS

Age: 6+ years

Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN Paperback 257 X 210 mm

44 Pages

COLOUR THROUGHOUT Rel Date: August 2026

9781923306103 AUD$: 16.95

Molly Finds a Way

A book about dyslexia and personal strengths

Molly and her friend showcase their problem-solving skills during a playdate that doesn't go exactly as planned. Molly and Lexi (an imaginary character who represents being dyslexic) invite their friends Leeann and Izzy over to play. Together, they build a village with sticks and leaves and draw with chalk. When it starts raining, Molly and Leeann race to figure out how to save their village and drawing-and the playdate. Everyday Adventures with Molly and Dyslexia Molly and Lexi empower dyslexic children to embrace their strengths. Written by a dyslexic author who's an advocate for dyslexic kids, this three-book series follows the adventures of a young girl, Molly, and her personified dyslexia, Lexi. Together, they navigate the challenges of dyslexia with creativity and determination, touching on themes of self-advocacy, selfesteem, and personal strengths. FREE SPIRIT

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback

254 X 203 mm

36 Pages

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Rel Date: August 2026

9798330921911 AUD$: 25.99

Molly Tells the World

A book about dyslexia and self-esteem

Molly learns to accept her learning disability with the help of a new friend. A new student joins their classroom, and Molly and Lexi (an imaginary character who represents being dyslexic) are excited to meet her. When Leeann introduces her dyslexia named Izzy, Molly's own dyslexia wants to be introduced, too. But Molly isn't ready-without Lexi, Molly wouldn't feel like herself. Lexi asks and asks until she's impossible to ignore. With Leann and Izzy's help, Molly shows Lexi to the class. Everyday Adventures with Molly and Dyslexia Molly and Lexi empower dyslexic children to embrace their strengths. Written by a dyslexic author who's an advocate for dyslexic kids, this three-book series follows the adventures of a young girl, Molly, and her personified dyslexia, Lexi.

FREE SPIRIT PUBLISHING FICTION

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL

254 X 203 mm

36 Pages

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Rel Date: August 2026

9798330921904

AUD$: 25.99

Molly's Great Discovery

A book about dyslexia and self-advocacy

Molly gets diagnosed with dyslexia and learns it's okay to ask for help when she needs it. Molly has a big imagination and loves to solve problems and learn new things. But Molly also struggles to spell, write, and read as quickly as her classmates. With the support of her friend Lexi (an imaginary character who represents being dyslexic), Molly summons the courage to ask her teacher Mr. Mitchell for help. Molly learns how to self-advocate and discovers that it's okay to be different. Everyday Adventures with Molly and Dyslexia Molly and Lexi empower dyslexic children to embrace their strengths. Written by a dyslexic author who's an advocate for dyslexic kids, this three-book series follows the adventures of a young girl, Molly, and her personified dyslexia, Lexi.

FREE SPIRIT PUBLISHING FICTION

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback

254 X 203 mm

36 Pages

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Rel Date: August 2026

9798330921898

AUD$: 25.99

Celebrate We Gullah Geechee

A Kids' Look at the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor

Celebrate We Gullah Geechee invites the reader along on a dynamic exploration of Gullah culture. With rhythm and repetition to engage children, five narrators take turns highlighting what they notice in their world, each focusing on one of the five senses. We are there with them: A girl sees a "haint blue door at Grandma's house / Rocking chairs waiting on the porch." On special days, we hear the marching band play-ba-da-dum-bum. Our hands explore the prickly bark of Palmetto tree trunks. Through these sensory experiences, readers will honor and learn about the culture and traditions of coastal North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. FREE SPIRIT

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Hardback

273 X 210 mm

44 Pages

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Rel Date: August 2026

9798330905065

AUD$: 39.99

My Body Belongs to Me

A book about body safety

Without being taught about body boundaries, a child may be too young to understand when abuse is happening-or that it's wrong. This straightforward, gentle book offers a tool parents, teachers, and counsellors can use to help children feel, be, and stay safe. The rhyming story and simple, friendly illustrations provide a way to sensitively share and discuss the topic, guiding young children to understand that their private parts belong to them alone. The overriding message of My Body Belongs to Me is that if someone touches your private parts, tell your mom, your dad, your teacher, or another safe adult. Parents should know while the story is age-appropriate and sensitively told, the language and situations depicted are drawn from experiences that children may face.

What

to Do When

Fear Interferes, Revised Edition

Kid's Guide to Overcoming Phobias

Lots of kids are a little afraid of some things, like heights or spiders. But some kids are so afraid that it stops them from having fun. Does this sound like someone you know? What to Do When Fear Interferes is an updated edition of the best-selling workbook that helps kids deal with persistent and interfering fears by gradually building confidence to face their fears and challenging situations. This interactive self-help book is a valuable resource for educating, motivating, and empowering children to overcome their fears-so they can blast off to new adventures! This edition is part of the What-to-Do Guides for Kids series, self-help books designed to guide kids through the cognitive-behavioral techniques most often used in the treatment of various psychological concerns. Included is a note to parents and adult caregivers written by the authors with additional psychological information and coping strategies for helping children deal with phobia, anxiety, and ongoing fear and stress.

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback

254 X 203 mm

40 Pages

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Rel Date: August 2026

9798330921874

AUD$: 25.99

MAGINATION PRESS

LIFE SKILL/GEN STUDS

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback

260 X 210 mm

88 Pages

B&W THROUGHOUT

Rel Date: August 2026

9781433848797

AUD$: 39.99

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