January 2026 New Release Catalogue

Shock of the News

Confessions of a Troublemaker

By Jonathan Miller

Key Sales Points:

*Jonathan Miller knew journalism, and he knew Rupert Murdoch. Shock of the News is a witty memoir from Rupert Murdoch’s former tech adviser, war reporter, columnist and fearless media disruptor.

* Miller provides accounts from the frontlines of journalism from Kosovo to the rise of digital news to Piers Morgan’s Uncensored.

* Sharp, funny and provocative, the book is a mixture of satire and wit along with its timely relevance to today’s AI-driven media and society.

Publicity:

* Being released in Australia following Miller’s death in July 2025, the book is both a timely cultural critique from one of journalism’s prominent voices and will attract widespread media because it is also Millar’s final words.

In a razor-sharp witty memoir Jonathan Miller pulls back the curtain on Murdoch, media, tech and the news in a way that is bound to provoke debate.

The young Jonathan Miller had an innate talent to annoy authority as a pupil at Bedales school. When he discovered that the news can be like a hand grenade, he had found his calling.

Author Bio:

Jonathan Miller worked in the UK, Europe and US as Rupert Murdoch’s tech advisor, media founder, leader writer and columnist. He was also a war correspondent, and contributor to The New York Times, Washington Post and MSNBC. He was also a writer for Spectator Australia as the France correspondent. Jonathan Miller passed away in July 2025 at his home in Occitanie, France.

In pursuit of creating a stir, he ended up in many different places, from Rupert Murdoch’s tech adviser and disruptor-in-chief to war reporting in Kosovo, the UK’s first news site, Piers Morgan’s Uncensored and bare-knuckle reporting on the follies of rural Britain.

These spiky confessions trace through the Murdoch empire’s secrets, the tech revolution that preceded the web, Bart Simpson, Margaret Thatcher, the doomed fate of wokeness, and trouble in an era flattened by AI.

Tech and the media world will never look the same.

WILKINSON PUBLISHING

Category: INDUSTRY/IND STUDIES

Disc: Trade Australian Paperback

234 X 153 mm

Release Date: October 2025

9781921804175

192 pages

34.99

From Fullback to the Front Row

The Jim Hall Story

Foreword By Graeme Hughes and Introduction by Greg Woods KC

As the title indicated, this memoir is woven around Jim Halls rugby league career from the four stone sevens in Grade 3 primary school, to partnering the late and great Arthur Beetson in the front row of football at its toughest.

It covers Jims three professional careers - professional footballer, professional police officer and professional lawyer - during these careers he was usually at the centre of things and always found something amusing.

This book is compulsory reading for those interested in the financing and politics of rugby league in Australia during the famous "Super League Wars" of the 1990s when Kerry Packer and Rupert Murdoch head-butted each other over television rights and leading to the eventful formation of the NRL.

From practical jokes by bored coppers to hilarious episodes on the NRL judiciary hearings, all football fans will have a good laugh at the anecdotes sprinkled through this very Australian memoir.

FULL THROTTLE PUBLISHING

Category: SPORTS & OUTDOOR

Colour Throughout Disc: Trade Australian Paperback

210 X 250 mm 160 pages

Release Date: January 2026

9780645965025

AUD$: 39.95

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Man Unplugged

Secret Men's Business For Men & Those Who Love Them

By John Broadbent

Key Sales Points:

* The book offers a fresh perspective on what it means to be a man today, moving beyond the traditional "macho" stereotype to explore a more emotionally intelligent and authentic form of masculinity.

* It helps readers understand and heal from the psychological wounds we may carry from childhood, such as the "mother wound" and "father wound," which can impact relationships and emotional well-being.

* The book also provides invaluable insights and guidance for men to cultivate stronger, more trusting, and emotionally intimate relationships with their partners, family, and friends.

* By openly addressing topics like shame, depression, and suicide, the book encourages men to confront their inner struggles and seek help, offering a pathway to greater selfawareness and healing.

* It's more than just a book; it's a call to action for men to embark on a journey of self-discovery, with a focus on personal growth, overcoming challenges, and embracing a more fulfilled and purposeful life.

Publicity:

Author Bio:

John Broadbent stumbled into self-development at a life-anddeath moment in 1991, from which he discovered how much he'd been 'sleepwalking' through life. It wasn't until an experiential workshop, where he shed tears for the first time since being a child, that he realised how desensitised to feelings he had been. What unfolded was a remarkable inward journey through reading, workshops, and in that he discovered what's known as 'men's work'. For almost 3 decades, John has grown his skills as a coach, mentor, retreat creator and facilitator for men, both in Australia and overseas.

* Working with QuikMark Media across a large range of digital and print media, podcasts and mainstream media: MAXIM, GQ, Men’s Health, Money Magazine, Dare, Tradie, Your Time, Have a Go News, Good, Woman’s Day, New Idea, That’s Life, Take 5, Grazia, WHO, Better Homes & Gardens, NYT Australia Magazine, AFR Luxury Style, Good Weekend, Body + Soul, OK! Magazine, The House of Wellness, Dare, GQ, Vogue, Marie Claire, Get It, Stellar, Wellbeing, Mindfood, Sunday Life, Frankie

REALISE POTENTIAL PTY LTD

Category: SELF-HELP/PRACTICAL

Author is from NSW

Disc: Trade Australian Paperback

210 X 140 mm

Release Date: October 2025

9780992417826

346 pages

AUD$: 29.99

Recent statistics are stark: men account for an alarming 75% of suicides in Australia. For decades, a man’s sense of identity was tightly bound to being a provider, a protector, and a pillar of strength. Today, with shifting employment landscapes, evolving gender roles, and growing societal pressures, many men are struggling to understand their place in the world. In Man Unplugged, mental health advocate John Broadbent draws from his own candid journey through struggle and self-discovery to offer a practical, empowering guide for men. This timely book explores the dimensions of modern masculinity, health, sexuality, intimacy, emotional literacy, and demonstrates how these elements shape relationships, families, and society. With actionable strategies, readers learn to: * Redefine masculinity by letting go of outdated stereotypes and embracing emotional authenticity, * Build self-awareness and reconnect with core values that guide meaningful living, * Strengthen relationships through vulnerable communication, * Balance career and personal wellbeing without sacrificing identity or purpose, * Cultivate resilience, purpose, and a life aligned with your own values, not societal expectation Man Unplugged is for men seeking clarity, connection, and fulfillment

Paying the Price

When a good man makes bad decisions

By Simon Feldman, Krisztina Javor

Simon Feldman had everything to live for and as it turns out, everything to lose.

From co-founding a successful ASX-listed company to embezzling $16.5 million, Simon’s story is everything but ordinary.

His life took a sharp turn when he was sentenced to four years in Silverwater jail.

But it was upon his release that Simon was forced to confront the consequences of his actions, and he found himself spiralling into despair.

The experience of incarceration left deep scars and regaining his freedom was confounding, marked by guilt and the struggle to reintegrate into society.

Battling PTSD and the emotional toll of his past, he faced the daunting challenge of rebuilding his life.

Yet amidst the darkness Simon discovered resilience.

His journey is filled with hard-earned lessons that he now feels compelled to share.

In Paying the Price he explores his crime, its fallout and his quest for mental peace.

Author Bio:

Simon Feldman co-founded the ASX listed company, Specialty Fashion Group. Over the course of several years, he embezzled $16 million to invest in other businesses. Ultimately, he landed in Silverwater Jail, where he served a 4 year sentence. He is now the author of 'Paying the Price: When a good man makes bad decisions'

It's a cautionary tale about owning one's mistakes, embracing vulnerability and the power of redemption, illuminated by the kindness of those who supported him during his darkest days.

GINNINDERRA PRESS

Category: BIOGRPAHY: GENERAL

AUTHOR IS FROM AUSTRALIA

B&W Throughout Disc: Trade Australian

216 X 140 mm

Release Date: November 2025

9781761099045

Paperback

AUD$: 34.99

Intimacy - Men and their love relationships

By Oliver Freeman

Author Bio:

Oliver Freeman is a former vice-president of the Australian Publishers Association and chairman of the Copyright Agency Limited, Viscopy, and UNSW Press. Starting in publishing in 1967, he became Managing Director of several entities with a focus on academic, business and professional topics. An internet entrepreneur, he co-founded www.ebooks.com in 1998 and www.leagle.com in 2005. A futurist, he has led scenario planning for workshops in Australia for 20 years. Oliver has written poetry since the 1960s and lives in Rozelle with his wife Susie and their family.

Oliver Freeman invites readers on an intimate journey through his life, love, failures and triumphs.

Through candid reflection and heartfelt prose, Freeman shares his profound experiences with intimacy and the complexities of being a man in today's world.

With the wisdom gained from three marriages, Freeman explores the evolving dynamics of relationships.

He confronts the prevalent notion of male ownership over female partners, shedding light on the demand for freedom and equality in love and marriage.

At first glance some may question what a man with multiple marriages has to offer about love and intimacy.

Yet Freeman challenges this scepticism with sincerity and depth.

His memoir transcends stereotypes offering genuine insights and vulnerability.

GINNINDERRA PRESS

Category: FAMILY & HEALTH

AUTHOR IS FROM AUSTRALIA

B&W Throughout Disc: Trade Australian

198 X 129 mm

Release Date: November 2025

9781761099106

Paperback

AUD$: 34.99

75 Years of Formula One

By Iain Spragg

Key Sales Points:

* Formula One holds pole position in the world of motorsport; its status built on iconic manufacturers like Ferrari and elite circuits around the world – from Monaco to Tokyo.

* Formula One is broadcast in almost every country in the world and attracts one of the largest global television audiences, estimated to be 750 million people per race in 2024.

* Formula One has announced a 2025 season launch event will be held with all 10 teams at the O2 Arena in London on 18 February to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the series.

The pinnacle of motorsport, Formula One was born in 1950 at the British Grand Prix and ever since the inaugural Silverstone race has repeatedly delivered drama, unforgettable drives and controversy both on and off the track.

Celebrating three quarters of a century of high-octane thrills and spills in 2025, it boasts a global fan base of millions and remains a byword for entertainment and petrol-infused exhilaration.

Author Bio:

The author of Lewis Hamilton – The Rise of Formula One’s New Superstar, Iain Spragg is a journalist with more than 25 years’ experience in sports media. A biographer of sporting greats including Roger Federer, Cristiano Ronaldo and Anthony Joshua, he has worked extensively for the UK print and digital media and written official titles for clients including World Rugby, Tottenham Hotspur and the British Olympic Committee.

75 Years of Formula One charts the fascinating history of Grand Prix racing over its first eight decades of action, telling the unique story of how F1 grew irresistibly from a modest, predominantly European event with only seven races into a worldwide sporting phenomenon.

The book also profiles the F1 World Championship’s legendary drivers from iconic Argentinian Juan Manuel Fangio to the inimitable Ayrton Senna, Jackie Stewart to the unstoppable Michael Schumacher, all the way up to modern greats Lewis Hamilton and reigning world champion Max Verstappen.

SONA BOOKS

Category: SPORTS & OUTDOOR

Col & B&W Section(S)

Disc: Trade International Hardback

270 X 210 mm

Release Date: December 2025

224 pages

9781917259248 AUD$: 75.00

Insight Guides South America 9/e

Travel Guide with eBook

By Insight Guides

This South America guidebook, perfect for travellers planning longer trips, is written by Insight Guides' destination experts. It blends detailed coverage of local history, culture and places to visit with the visual appeal of an illustrated magazine, packed with enticing photos that will inspire excitement for your travels. Printed on eco-friendly paper for sustainability.

In this South America travel guidebook, you will find: * Top Attractions and Editors' Choice - must-visit highlights including Iguazu Falls, The Lake District, The Amazon, Rio de Janeiro, Machu Picchu, Old Quito, Lake Titicaca, Easter Island, Avenue of Volcanoes, showcasing the best of what South America has to offer. In-depth coverage of attractions - detailed narrative descriptions of sites and hidden gem destinations, all organised by geographical location.

When to go to South America - guidance on the perfect times to visit, with details on the high and low seasons, climate and festivals. Practical travel information - essential advice on logistics, including getting there, moving around, budgeting tips, dining and shopping Insider recommendation - top tips on beating the crowds, saving money and finding the best local spots

Coverage includes - Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Galapagos Islands, Brazil, The Southern Cone, Chilean Lake District, Argentina.

INSIGHT GUIDES

Category: TRAVEL & HOLIDAY

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback

Release Date: January 2026

9781839054341

The

Rough Guide to the USA: West Coast Travel Guide with eBook

By Rough Guides

Make the most of your time on Earth with the ultimate travel guides. Discover USA: the Rockies with this comprehensive and entertaining travel guide, packed with practical information and honest recommendations by our independent experts. Whether you plan to go surfing in the longboard haven of Malibu, take in Seattle's skyline from its iconic Space Needle, or relax into Portland's trendy craft beer culture, The Rough Guide to USA: West Coast will help you discover the best places to explore, eat, drink, shop and sleep along the way.

Features of this travel guide to USA: West Coast: * Detailed regional coverage: provides practical information for every kind of trip, from off-the-beaten-track adventures to chilled -out breaks in popular tourist areas, * Honest and independent reviews: written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, our writers will help you make the most from your trip to the Rockies, * Meticulous mapping: practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys. Find your way around Los Angeles, Joshua Tree and many more locations without needing to get online, * Fabulous full colour photography features inspirational colour photography, including the sun-bathed rock faces of Yosemite National Park and a turquoise sea lapping the Big Sur coast. Background information: comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter provides fascinating insights into Scotland with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary

ROUGH GUIDES

Category: TRAVEL & HOLIDAY

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL

432 pages

AUD$: 45.99

Release Date: January 2026

9781789196771

300 pages

Paperback

AUD$: 35.99

Rough Guides Canada 12/e

Travel Guide with eBook

By Rough Guides

Ideal for independent travellers, this guidebook to Canada, written by destination experts, combines must-see sights with hidden gems and offers essential tips for both planning and onthe-ground adventures.

ROUGH GUIDES

Category: TRAVEL & HOLIDAY

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL

Paperback

Release Date: January 2026 784 pages

9781835292471

47.99

Rough Guides Europe On a Budget 7/e

Travel Guide with eBook

Rough Guides Bangkok 8/e

Travel Guide with eBook

By Rough Guides, Andrew Beattie

Ideal for independent travellers, this guidebook to Europe On a Budget, written by destination experts, combines must-see sights with hidden gems and offers essential tips for both planning and on-the-ground adventures.

ROUGH GUIDES

Category: TRAVEL & HOLIDAY

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL

198 X 129 mm

Release Date: October 2025

9781835292280

1144 pages

53.99

By Rough Guides, Paul Grey

Ideal for independent travellers, this guidebook to Bangkok, written by destination experts, combines must-see sights with hidden gems and offers essential tips for both planning and onthe-ground adventures.

ROUGH GUIDES

Category: TRAVEL & HOLIDAY

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL 198 X 129 mm 248 pages

Release Date: October 2025

37.99

Rough Guides Bali and Lombok 11/e

Travel Guide with eBook

By Rough Guides

Ideal for independent travellers, this guidebook to Bali and Lombok, written by destination experts, combines must-see sights with hidden gems and offers essential tips for both planning and on-the-ground adventures.

ROUGH GUIDES

Category: TRAVEL & HOLIDAY

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL

198 X 129 mm

352 pages

Release Date: November 2025 Paperback

9781835292358 AUD$: 40.99

Rough Guides Mexico 13/e

Travel Guide with eBook

By Rough Guides

Ideal for independent travellers, this guidebook to Mexico, written by destination experts, combines must-see sights with hidden gems and offers essential tips for both planning and onthe-ground adventures.

ROUGH GUIDES

Category: TRAVEL & HOLIDAY

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL

198 X 129 mm

768 pages

Release Date: November 2025 Paperback

9781835292365

Rough Guides

47.99

Switzerland 7/e

Travel Guide with eBook

Rough Guides Costa Rica 10/e

Travel Guide with eBook

By Rough Guides

Ideal for independent travellers, this guidebook to Switzerland, written by destination experts, combines must-see sights with hidden gems and offers essential tips for both planning and onthe-ground adventures.

ROUGH GUIDES

Category: TRAVEL & HOLIDAY

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL

512 pages

Release Date: December 2025 Paperback

9781835292464 AUD$: 40.99

By Rough Guides

Ideal for independent travellers, this guidebook to Costa Rica, written by destination experts, combines must-see sights with hidden gems and offers essential tips for both planning and onthe-ground adventures.

ROUGH GUIDES

Category: TRAVEL & HOLIDAY

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL

198 X 129 mm

448 pages

Release Date: November 2025 Paperback

9781835292389

Insight Guides

Colorado 7/e

43.99

Travel Guide with Free eBook

By Insight Guides

This Colorado guidebook is ideal for travellers seeking inspirational guides and planning a more extended trip. It provides interesting facts about Colorados people, history and culture and detailed coverage of the best places to see.

INSIGHT GUIDES

Category: TRAVEL & HOLIDAY

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL

229 X 153 mm

320 pages

Release Date: November 2025 Paperback

9781839053795

AUD$: 37.99

Visions, Dreams & Rumours

A Portrait of Stevie Nicks

By Zoe Howe

While she once made headlines with her hedonistic lifestyle, part of Nicks irresistible appeal is her youthful vulnerability and mystical aura, making her an artist with whom fans have an unbreakable emotional connection.

Crowned The Reigning Queen Of Rock And Roll by Rolling Stone, and with gold and quadruple platinum solo albums under her beaded belt, Stevie Nicks has enjoyed the ultimate in rock n roll success in her life as a recording artist - but this charmed life has come as a result of hard graft, self-belief and a devotion to creativity above all; hers has been a journey of intense highs and lows.

This book, a celebration of the Stevie Nicks phenomenon, takes us on her journey from peripatetic mid -West childhood to her explosion onto the music scene as chiffon-swathed rock goddess, right up to present day.

Including exclusive interviews with some of Stevie’s associates and collaborators from over the years, author Zoe Howe explores the mystique while retaining the magic of this modernday musical sorceress and wise woman of rock.

OMNIBUS PRESS

Category: MUSIC

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL

Paperback

Release Date: January 2026

9781917274074

As Years Go By

By Mark Hodkinson

Marianne Faithfull was the quintessential icon of the Swinging Sixties, with her long blonde hair, blue eyes, and miniskirts embodying the eras vibrant culture. Her high-profile relationship with Mick Jagger further cemented her status in the public eye.

Born to an Austrian baroness and an English university professor, Mariannes life was nothing short of extraordinary. In Marianne Faithfull: As Years Go By, Mark Hodkinson offers a deeply researched and richly detailed portrait of her multifaceted journey, one that extends far beyond her association with the Rolling Stones.

The biography explores her aristocratic lineage, convent school years, meteoric rise to fame, battles with addiction, and artistic evolution, from folk singer to punk icon and torch chanteuse.

Based on over fifty interviews with family, former lovers, and close friends, Hodkinson seeks to uncover the woman behind the myth. Spanning decades of personal and artistic reinvention until her passing in 2025, As Years Go By captures Faithfull’s remarkable resilience, adaptability and lasting influence.

OMNIBUS PRESS

Category: MUSIC

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL

416 pages

COLOUR SECTION(S)

AUD$: 39.99

Paperback

Release Date: January 2026

384 pages

COLOUR SECTION(S)

9781917274081 AUD$: 29.99

Marianna Faithful

Ariana Grande: Always Sunshine

By Emilie Murray

Ariana Grande has ruled the global stage for over a decade, as a vocal powerhouse and a magnetic presence that never ceases to capture worldwide love and admiration. Dive into this must-have, beautifully illustrated book chronicling Ariana's extraordinary journey from her early days on Victorious to her rise as one of the most influential artists of her generation. This book uncovers the stories behind Ariana's iconic songs, unforgettable performances, and her rise to superstardom from Boca Raton. It also explores her ever-evolving style- from her signature high ponytail and bold street fashion to her whimsical Wicked looks. What better way to celebrate all things Ariana than through this visual journey packed with striking illustrations and intimate insights!

SONA BOOKS MUSIC Disc: TRADE

270 X 210 mm

144 Pages

COLOUR SECTION(S) Rel Date: January 2026

Chappell Roan - Icon of Our Times

By Carolyn McHugh

This is Chappell Roan, as the theatrical icon radiating and celebrating queer and creative energy. Uncover the world of Chappell Roan, the genre-defying pop artist and fierce visionary carving her own path in music. This must-have, beautifully illustrated book captures Chappell's extraordinary journey from her roots in Missouri to headlining shows that showcase her voice, lyrics, and electric personality. Emerging from small-town beginnings to become one of today's most celebrated rising stars, Chappell brings a refreshing blend of vulnerability, unapologetic queerness, and confidence to the stage quickly becoming a voice of her generation. Known for her authentic approach to songwriting, Chappell shares her story through anthemic tracks that resonate deeply with fans worldwide. This book dives deep into her creative process, the stories behind her most iconic songs, and the fashion evolution that has made her a style icon both on and off stage.

By Don Powell

Look What I Dun is the story of Slade told through the eyes of drummer Don Powell whose life was shattered when, in 1973 at the height of the groups fame, he was involved in a horrific car crash. Unflinching in his honesty, Powell deals frankly with the aftermath of the accident that took the life of his girlfriend and left him with injuries that affect him to this day. Leaders of the glam rock movement, Slade were the UKs biggest singles band in the years 1971-74. Their many hits have become rock’n’roll standards, not least Merry Christmas Everybody, arguably Britain’s all-time favourite Christmas song. For Don Powell, though, success came at a price. Lucky to survive, the aftermath of his accident included alcoholism, financial woes and a life of reckless promiscuity. Now sober and settled in Denmark with an adopted family of his own, Don Powells story - as told to Lise Lyng Falkenberg - is a no-nonsense journey to the heights and depths of the rock world.

SONA BOOKS

BIOGRPAHY: GENERAL

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Hardback

184 X 127 mm

144 Pages

Rel Date: January 2026

9781917259224

AUD$: 29.99

OMNIBUS PRESS

MUSIC

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback

Rel Date: January 2026

9781787592957

AUD$: 33.99

Look Wot I Dun

My Life in Slade

Chanel: Icons of Fashion

By Michael O'Neill

The Fashion Icons Chanel book is the story of a young girl who transformed herself from an impoverished orphan to one of the wealthiest and most famous women in the world and the book features images and photographs of Chanels many iconic contributions to women’s fashion such as Chanel No. 5 perfume, the little black dress, the Chanel tweed suit, the Chanel 2.55 bag and the Chanel sling back shoes. The book details how Chanel was a friend to Winston Churchill and Edward Prince of Wales, whilst simultaneously embracing the carefree, unfettered bohemian life of Paris in the 1920s, where she moved easily amongst the great creatives of the era, writers, painters, musicians, actors, such as Jean Cocteau, Sergei Diaghilev, Igor Stravinsky, Jean Renoir and Luchino Visconti.

Gucci: Icons of Fashion

By Alison James

Founded in Florence, Italy, as a luggage brand and equestrian outfitter in 1921, Gucci has evolved into one of the world's most celebrated fashion houses - synonymous with classic design, elegance, luxury and quality. Casa de Gucci - beloved by the great, the good and the uber glamorous - boasts an instantly recognisable signature style all its own. This book, beautifully illustrated with images of some of the world's iconic fashion items, charts the story of Gucci's origins and how the brand overcame family in-fighting, scandal and even murder to become the influential, innovative haute-couture powerhouse it is today.

SONA BOOKS

INDUSTRY/IND STUDIES

SONA BOOKS

INDUSTRY/IND STUDIES

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL

240 X 170 mm

176 Pages

COLOUR SECTION(S) Rel Date: January 2026

9781917259293 AUD$: 44.99

Hermes: Icons of Fashion

By Alison James

Hermès was founded in Paris in the 19th century as a saddlery workshop that catered to the needs of horse riders. The company quickly gained a reputation for its exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail and has evolved into one of the world's most celebrated fashion houses - synonymous with classic design, elegance, luxury and quality. Famous for the Birkin Bag and Silk Scarf and beloved by the great, the good and the uber glamorous - Hermès boasts an instantly recognisable signature style all its own. This book, beautifully illustrated with images of some of the world's iconic fashion items, charts the story of Hermès origins and how the brand became the symbol of French luxury and craftsmanship and the influential, innovative haute couture power house it is today.

SONA BOOKS

INDUSTRY/IND STUDIES

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Hardback

240 X 170 mm

176 Pages

COLOUR SECTION(S)

Rel Date: January 2026

9781917259309

AUD$: 44.99

50 Badass Cat Ladies

Who Rocked the World

By Tilly Books

It seems that the 'Crazy Cat Lady' from the Simpsons is long over and done with. Now, being called a 'Cat Lady' is cool. JD Vance didn't know he would largely contribute to debunking the crazy cat lady myth when he unashamedly called Democrats' leaders, namely Kamala Harris 'a bunch of childless cat ladies ....' on a televised interview.

This fuelled cat lady pride on social media and brought an unprecedented scratch of feline feminism to the sign of the times. Taylor Swift gave the new term and meme its rightful crown in her social media post endorsement of Kamala Harris, when she signed it 'Taylor Swift, Childless Cat Lady'.

From Egyptian queen Nefertiti to the Chinese poet Li Qinzhao, the astrophysicist Margarita Hack, the actress Audrey Hepburn and many more... this book celebrates fifty badass women across the centuries until today, who rocked their world with their pioneering character and look on life, while celebrating the strongest bond with the most mysterious and independent pet species, the almighty cat.

Fiercely independent, singularly minded, elegantly mysterious and most of all, untamed - what could be a better compliment than being called a cat lady?

SONA BOOKS

Category: SOCIETY CULTURE

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Hardback

240 X 170 mm

Release Date: January 2026

9781917259354

The Great Exhibition in Art

Picturing the First World's Fair, 1851

By Julius Bryant

The Great Exhibition of 1851, the first World's Fair, is generally thought of as a giant trade fair, a showcase for empires and industry. However, it was also conceived to address a deeprooted problem with British taste, which favoured European art and design over British.

Julius Bryant's richly illustrated new book, which draws on the vast visual resources of the V&A's collections, establishes the centrality of works of fine art amongst the objects on show at the Great Exhibition. It also highlights the ways in which contemporary artists were commissioned to depict and record the Exhibition's building and displays for reproduction in commemorative publications.

Through reproductions of period images from definitive official publications, commercial guides, souvenirs, music scores, poems and satirical periodicals, the book brings to life the 19thcentury visitor's experience of the first World's Fair. It documents Prince Albert's vision for the Exhibition alongside the planned and actual routes as recorded in official engravings, maps and guidebooks; the opening and closing ceremonies as depicted in prints; the official visual record of the Exhibition; and souvenirs, popular press and ephemera. It concludes by examining the legacy of the Great Exhibition, including the founding of an institution which shared the Exhibition's mission to educate the public about art, design and taste: the Victoria and Albert Museum.

LUND HUMPHRIES PUBLISHERS LTD

Category: HISTORY OF ART/STYLE

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Hardback

112 pages

COLOUR SECTION(S)

AUD$: 38.99

270 X 228 mm

Release Date: January 2026

160 pages

COLOUR SECTION(S)

9781848227132 AUD$: 128.00

The Wit and Wisdom of Dad's Army

By Iain Spragg

The Wit and Wisdom of Dads Army is packed with amusing quotes from the TV show, including many classic one-liners from Captain Mainwaring and the rest of the incredible cast, as well as fun facts and stats about the actors and characters. Not to mention swagger sticks, sausages and knitted scarves. First broadcast by the BBC in the summer of 1968, the show chronicles the trials and tribulations of an elderly band of volunteers in the Home Guard in the fictional seaside resort of Walmington-on-Sea. Their mission to defend the town against a potential German invasion is an unfailingly accident-prone one over nine series, which regularly drew audiences of over 10 million. The appeal of Dads Army is rooted in the gentle charm of its characters and their collective mishaps before, either by design or accident, they invariably snatch unlikely victory from the jaws of chaotic defeat.

Thunderbirds

Comic Anthology Volume One

By Fred McNamara

With its electrifying newspaper-styled headlines and breath-taking artwork, TV Century 21 catapulted Gerry and Sylvia Anderson's sci-fi puppet heroes to fantastic success in comic strip form. Launched in January 1965, the comic's early issues featured the ongoing spy-fi adventures of Lady Penelope and Parker in the Elegance, Charm & Deadly Danger: Lady Penelope strip illustrated by Eric Eden - nearly a whole year before Thunderbirds appeared on TV. Thunderbirds itself eventually blasted off in the pages of TV Century 21 in early 1966 and would become one of the comic's most popular strips. Artist Frank Bellamy illustrated the daring missions of International Rescue in stunning form with his meticulous artwork and inventive page layouts.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: My Very Good, Very Bad Cat Colouring Book

By Amy Newmark

Whether you're a cat lover, a colouring enthusiast, or both, you'll love this unique collection of stories and illustrations from Chicken Soup for the Soul. Every two-page spread contains an original Chicken Soup for the Soul story and a fresh, modern illustration you can color and frame. What an incredible opportunity to nourish your soul and spark your creative spirit! You'll find this colouring book to be unlike any other.

Filled with 37 Chicken Soup for the Soul stories about cats and packed with art that celebrates the beauty, playfulness and mystery of cats, this is like getting two books in one! Readers can color away their stress and anxiety, and at the same time nourish their souls by reading inspiring Chicken Soup for the Soul stories about cats. What an incredible way to unwind and appreciate the miraculous beauty of our feline friends!?

SONA BOOKS

SOCIETY CULTURE

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Hardback

180 X 125 mm

144 Pages

COLOUR SECTION(S)

Rel Date: January 2026

9781917259262

AUD$: 33.99

ANDERSON

ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED

SCIENCE FICTION

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Hardback

304 X 228 mm

COLOUR SECTION(S)

Rel Date: January 2026

9781917142106

AUD$: 99.99

CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL HANDICRAFTS

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback

232 X 232 mm

80 Pages

Rel Date: January 2026

9781611591248

AUD$: 29.99

Author Bio:

Hikaru Noguchi is one of the leading designers and creators of darned fabrics and spear-headed the recent revival in darning. She moved to England from Japan in 1989 to study constructed textiles and after completing her studies at Middlesex University she developed new and innovative textiles with designers including Tom Dixon, Top Shop and projects for Barneys, Browns, Paul Smith women, Takashimaya New York and many others. Hikaru has participated in many shows and exhibitions all over the world, and her knitwear designs are sold in boutiques and department stores in London, Paris, New York and Tokyo. Her other publications include Beyond Darning, Darning: Repair, make, mend, Creative Mending and Made in France: Knitting.

Darning Socks Innovative repair techniques

By Hikaru Noguchi

Darning Socks contains a collection of ideas and full step-by-step instructions for applying visible mending to socks, making them stay in use and keeping them out of landfill.

This beautiful new book is translated from the Japanese book by Hikaru Noguchi and offers her usual high level of beautiful photography and inspirational ideas.

Hikaru has invented a novel way to make the mends on your socks last even longer, saving you time and energy.

No previous sewing experience is necessary and full instructions are included, from the easy way to thread a needle and choosing the right thread, to the inspirational use of colour and innovative materials for the experienced sewer.

QUICKTHORN LTD

Category: HANDICRAFTS

Colour Throughout Disc: Trade International

Paperback

Release Date: January 2026

9781068321528 AUD$: 59.99

Beyond Darning

Creative Mending Techniques

By Hikaru Noguchi

This beautiful new book is translated from the Japanese book Darning Brooches by Hikaru Noguchi! Filled with her usual inspirational images, this is the perfect guide for those interested in preserving their garments and fabrics with mending techniques.

The invention of the Darning Brooch allows you to give new life to precious fabric fragments you can’t bear to part with by creating accessories that you can keep gift or wear.

Use the fabric and thread you have at home to make these beautiful pieces, each one of which will be unique to you.

All the basic darning stitches are included for beginners with step-by-step photographs, so you can mend your clothes and save them from landfill, as well as preserving memories by turning your fragments into mementoes.

If you don’t feel like wearing visible mending on your clothes, you can wear them as accessories instead.

No previous sewing experience is necessary and full instructions for creating the brooches is included.

This is the only darning book you will ever need.

QUICKTHORN LTD

Category: HANDICRAFTS

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL

260 X 180 mm

Release Date: September 2024

9781739316044

Darning Repair Make Mend

By Hikaru Noguchi

Climate change is making us rethink how we use resources and not subscribing to fast-fashion and re-using and mending our clothes has become a mark of pride. This is visible mending, more akin to embroidery and embellishment that will make your favourite clothing even more personal and save it from landfill.

Fully illustrated with colour photography throughout Detailed step-by-step images. Easy to follow techniques (even for beginners) Plenty of inspiration for adventurous menders.

Twelve darning Techniques are covered in detail with step-bystep instructions include: Seed stitch, square darning, Reversible darns, Seed and square darn, Triangular darns, English darning, Accordion darning, Appliqué, Reverse appliqué, Chain darning, Honeycomb Darning and the decorative Tambourine darning. Ten chapters cover mending sweaters, shirts, denim, items in the home as well as accessories, such as scarves and bags.

This is the first UK edition of the cult darning book by Hikaru Noguchi who has become a guru of visible darning in Japan.

This detailed step-by-step guide makes the methods easy to follow even for non-sewers. The stylish photography shows off the artistic and minimalist style of the designer’s work.

HAWTHORN PRESS

Category: HANDICRAFTS

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL

Paperback

COLOUR THROUGHOUT

AUD$: 54.99

255 X 190 mm

96 pages

Release Date: January 2020 Paperback

9781912480159

AUD$: 54.99

The

Great Styles for Every Shape

By Dora Ohrenstein

Collection

Tunisian crochet is soaring in popularity but there are very few patterns for stylish, attractive wearables, particularly sweaters.

Expert crochet designer Dora Ohrenstein aims to change that with this design collection.

Tunisian crochet has a reputation as a blanket stitch, but Dora's designs disprove that notion with beautiful drape and fit and include openwork and color work designs.

She gives tips on how to individualize fit for sizes from XS through plus sizes and teaches the basics of garment making and shaping. Her designs range from beginner level to more advanced.

Dora Ohrenstein is a leading crochet designer, author and teacher. Her most recent book, The Crocheter's Skill Building Workshop, is hailed in the crochet community as a must have resource. Ohrenstein's chic and innovative designs appear regularly in print and digital magazines. Her website is crochetinsider.com

GLOBE PEQUOT

Category: HANDICRAFTS

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback

Release Date: January 2026

9780811776561

Farm Friends

Supersize Amigurumi to Cuddle and Play

By Kristi Simpson, Kimberly Simpson

Crochet your own barnyard buddies! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crocheter, Farm Friends Crochet provides step-by-step instructions to create an adorable cast of farm friends, including Bob the Dog, Mela the Highland Cow, and Quackers the Duck. Crafted with bulky and super bulky yarn, these plush animals are designed for maximum squishiness, making them perfect for cuddling. With clear guidance on stitch techniques, gauge adjustments, and finishing touches, you’ll have everything you need to bring these huggable creatures to life.

More than just a pattern book, Farm Friends Crochet is packed with expert tips to help you master the art of amigurumi. Learn essential techniques like the magic ring, invisible joins, and strategic stuffing to create smooth, well-shaped animals with sturdy forms.

The book also includes practical advice on stitch counting, placement markers, and safety precautions to ensure your creations are both beautiful and child friendly

Each pattern is carefully designed for seamless construction, with most animals featuring a combined head and body for a more polished and professional finish.

Get ready to stitch your way to a delightful barnyard collection!

GLOBE PEQUOT

Category: HANDICRAFTS

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL

144 pages

AUD$: 60.99

Release Date: January 2026

9780811777155

48 pages Paperback

AUD$: 33.99

Tunisian Crochet Sweater

Crochet

Your Roadmap to Profit

Simple Strategies to making more $ in the transport industry

By Lynette Gray

Are you swamped in the day to day running of your business and feel like you are suffocating with no time for the things that are truly important to you?

International Author, Speaker, Business Owner and Transport Driver, Lynette Gray, shares the secrets to running a successful transport company. Lynette has been in the position of having no time or money and being utterly swamped by the day-to-day running of a transport business with no energy left for her family.

This book explicitly targets the family-owned transport business and gives unique strategies to implement, enabling you to regain control and enjoy life again, whilst making money in the process.

You’ll learn: * How to double your profit by changing just a few habits to get your finances back on track, * A 10-step plan to increase your customer base without leaving your current customers out in the cold, * 7 proven steps to increase your business profitability and take your business to the next level, * Essential tips on how to make what seems complicated into a simple process and then implement systems that work for you and free up your time, * 5 key habits to making better decisions when updating equipment and how to quickly identify when to replace and when to repair your equipment.

GLOBAL PUBLISHING GROUP

Category: BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT

Author is from QLD

Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN

229 X 152 mm

Release Date: January 2026

9781925370065

Dynamic

Business Principles A 5 Step Process for Your Business Growth & Profitability

By Bob Pillay

Discover the essential business strategies that high-performing companies use to thrive in competitive industries. In this practical and insightful guide, international author and aerospace industry expert Bob Pillay reveals the five key principles that can dramatically increase your business profitability, regardless of size or sector.

Drawing from decades of experience in one of the most demanding industries in the world, Bob distils powerful concepts into actionable steps that business owners, managers, and entrepreneurs can apply immediately.

Whether you're running a small startup or managing a growing enterprise, this book will help you optimise your time, tasks, and team to unlock new levels of efficiency and growth.

Learn how to identify and reduce risks, improve client retention through consistent delivery, and streamline your business systems for maximum impact. You’ll also gain practical tools for onboarding clients, managing workflow systems, and engaging your workforce more effectively.

This is not theory. These are proven methods used in complex, multi-billion-dollar operations, adapted for everyday business leaders who want to grow smarter, not just harder. If you’re ready to take control of your business outcomes and create a foundation for long-term success, this book is your blueprint.

GLOBAL PUBLISHING GROUP

Category: BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT

Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN

229 X 152 mm

241 pages

Paperback

AUD$: 29.95

196 pages

Release Date: January 2026 Paperback

9781925370393

AUD$: 29.95

Dietary Supplements in Sport Performance

By Kimberly Mueller, Lonnie Lowery

Cut through all the noise and get science-backed information about supplements. In the ever-evolving world of sport supplements, staying informed is crucial for anyone dedicated to optimizing performance. Each year, countless new and rebranded supplements hit the market, often accompanied by flashy marketing campaigns that promise miraculous results. Navigating this landscape and attempting to find safe and effective options can be daunting. Dietary Supplements in Sport Performance is your trusted guide, cutting through the noise with evidence-based answers to the most common questions. This resource, authored by sport nutrition and supplement experts Kimberly Mueller and Lonnie Lowery, provides clear and concise descriptions for over 350 of the most popular supplements.

Queer Minds

LGBTQ+ Therapists and Advocates on Mental Health, Neurodivergence and the Things That Help

By Katy Lees

It’s time to give queer minds the attention they deserve. As a non-binary and queer psychotherapist, Katy Lees knows how crucial it is to feel seen and supported as a queer person with mental health challenges. Drawing on their own experiences and featuring interviews with other queer mental health advocates and experts, this book offers insight on everything from the psychiatric system, navigating eating disorders as a queer person, autistic queer liberation, radical community care, as well as dreaming, healing, and navigating hardship. Filled with joy and hope, but not shying away from the challenges, this book brings the lived experiences of queer people into focus and gives practical advice on finding comfort and connection.

Could I Really Be Autistic? Your First Steps to Self-Discovery

By Sarah Hendrickx, Jess Hendrickx

Perhaps a child in your family has been diagnosed as autistic, your therapist has suggested it, or people you know have called you 'Rain Man' throughout your life. Whatever the reason, here you are, either seeking to confirm or dispel the idea that you might be autistic. Written by two experts in autism assessment, this is a pathway for you to explore the likelihood of meeting the diagnostic threshold for autism, while offering advice on possible next steps. With guidance on ways autism can manifest in day-to -day life, factors that prompt people to wrongly dismiss the label (I'm too old/clever/social/ married!), commonly co-occurring conditions, and alternative explanations for autistic traits - this will help you decide whether a professional assessment is appropriate, and give you the best chance of an accurate outcome should you seek one.

HUMAN KINETICS

FAMILY & HEALTH

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback

254 X 178 mm

360 Pages

Rel Date: January 2026

9781718221543

JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS

SOCIETY CULTURE

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback

216 X 138 mm

256 Pages

B&W THROUGHOUT

Rel Date: January 2026

9781805011811

AUD$: 44.99

JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS

CLINICAL/INT'L MEDIC

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback

229 X 152 mm

240 Pages

B&W THROUGHOUT

Rel Date: January 2026

9781805013433

AUD$: 53.99

Getting to the Heart of Hurt

Understanding Self-harm

By Sarah Currie

Is self-harm a suicide attempt? What’s behind the growing increase in teenagers and adults who self-harm? The act of self-harming is often alarming, and it can be difficult to comprehend why people chose to do this to themselves. By trying to understand what self-harm is and why it is chosen as coping strategy, family members and carers can have the confidence and courage to be an invaluable support during what can be an extremely stressful time for everyone involved. This book will demonstrate why it is so important for those who self-harm to be able to form a reliable, trusting relationship with another person, to begin a journey of self-awareness and self-acceptance. It is the authors hope that by sharing the understanding she gained from making such a journey herself, readers will gain the courage to begin their own.

JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS

OTHER MEDICINE

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback

234 X 156 mm

160 Pages

Rel Date: January 2026

9781849050104

AUD$: 34.99

The Essential Guide to Women's Sleep

Supporting Healthy Sleep Practices for Wellbeing and Performance

By Dr Sarah Gilchrist

Maintaining good sleep is a crucial yet often underrated pillar of a person’s wellbeing and general health. Despite this, there is limited guidance on how and why the various phases women experience in their lifetime may impact their quality of sleep, and what can be done to improve it. This practical and accessible guide for health professionals introduce the concept of female sleep health across the lifetime, including key stages such as menstruation, fertility, working life, birth, perimenopause, and menopause. It also addresses sleep disorders, pain, and the impact poor sleep may have on mental health. Readers will benefit from practical and detailed strategies on improving sleep, guidance on sleep aides and technology, and signposts to when clinical intervention is needed.

JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS

FAMILY & HEALTH

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL

Paperback

229 X 152 mm

240 Pages

B&W THROUGHOUT

Rel Date: November 2025

9781805013457

AUD$: 89.99

Sorry My Mental Illness Isn't Sexy Enough for You

Lessons on Living with Personality Disorders and Mental Illness (That We Learned the Hard Way)

By Kay Garbett, Katja Pavlovna

We've all seen the prettied-up image of mental illness. That movieperfect, 'single artful tear', 'gazing wistfully out of the window' situation that conveniently disappears when you need to do the laundry. Well, life with a personality disorder isn't like that. At all. Katja Pavlovna and Kay Garbett have been there, wading through stigma, discrimination, and all the worst bits of mental illnesses that people don't like to talk about. In this candid guide, they share the lessons they learned the hard way, to help you tackle everything from labels and disclosure to working with medical professionals and maintaining relationships. Whether you're newly diagnosed, have been living with a personality disorder for years, or are supporting someone who is, this book will help you to make it through the unsexy bits and build a solid strategy to make it work.

JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS

FAMILY & HEALTH

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback

216 X 138 mm

288 Pages

B&W THROUGHOUT

Rel Date: January 2026

9781805010678

AUD$: 44.99

Turning Toward Grief

Reflections on Life, Loss, and Appreciation

By James Crews

Poetry offers potent medicine for healing the heart. As a teacher of mindfulness and writing courses, retreats, and webinars for more than a decade, beloved poet, editor, and writer James Crews has seen again how poems can initiate a deep dive into our own experience, and how reflecting on poetry can open the floodgates of feeling. More people are turning to poetry as a source of comfort in times of grief, loss, and uncertainty, especially as our society moves away from organized religion. People are seeking new outlets for wisdom, ritual, and creativity to help them express their collective grief, both global and personal. Poetry is a unique tool for healing because it is rooted in the everyday material of our lives, helping us to stay embodied and in touch with the physicality of ourselves and the world.

Up Yours Adulting!

The activity book for grown-ups who'd rather jump in puddles

By Clare Baggaley

Discover your chaotic alter ego with the 'Adulting Name & New Career Generator,' reveal your true mental age, and sip your way through some delicious 'Throwback Tipples' cocktail recipes. Try not to snigger as you complete your very own Business Card Collection (including CEO of Panic), or dive into Aunt Agonia's disastrously honest agony column. With pages to colour, doodle, caption and decode, this book helps you laugh in the face of life's endless admin, boredom and struggles. Packed with over 50 hilariously relatable activities, this book is your ultimate survival guide to faking adulthood with flair, failure, and furious eyerolls

Hair Happiness

Love your hair, love your life

By Keith Chandler, Leslie Spears

Do your bad hair days often turn into bad days? Do you wish your hair made you feel great 365 days a year, not just for the few hours after you step out of the salon? Based on the legacy of hairdressing hero Leslie Spears, this book shows that your experience in the hairdresser’s chair can be a catalyst for positive transformation in your life. Packed with inspirational insights, tips and advice from top industry professionals, it is your guide to cultivating joy in your life - starting with your hair. Hair Happiness will help you to: * Understand why your hairthe gown or suit you never take off - is important for your overall happiness, * Realise what you can do to give your hair more welldeserved attention, * Discover what your hair needs and how to make the most of it every single day, with advice that embraces all hair types and conditions, ages, ethnicities and identities.

AUGSBURG FORTRESS

PUBLISHERS

FAMILY & HEALTH

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL

Hardback

184 X 133 mm

192 Pages

Rel Date: January 2026

9798889834151

AUD$: 55.99

SONA BOOKS

HUMOR Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback

229 X 152 mm

112 Pages

B&W THROUGHOUT

Rel Date: January 2026

9781917259392

AUD$: 20.99

RETHINK PRESS

LIFESTYLE GUIDES

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL

Paperback

216 X 140 mm

272 Pages

Rel Date: January 2026

9781781339398

AUD$: 69.99

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Let It Go

101 Stories about Forgiveness & Freedom

By Amy Newmark

Discover the transformative power of "letting it go" in this insightful guide to forgiveness, where you'll learn how to release resentment, heal emotional wounds, and find lasting peace. These 101 true, personal stories, chosen from Chicken Soup for the Soul's library, offer the practical advice you need to embrace forgiveness as a path to emotional freedom and a more fulfilling life. Chicken Soup for the Soul: Let It Go is a remarkable book that will liberate you from the emotional burdens that hold you back. Through personal stories and practical advice, this book explores the profound healing that comes from forgiving others-and us. It offers the tools to let go of past hurts, resentments, and grudges, paving the way for inner peace and emotional freedom. CHICKEN SOUP

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Hope, Faith & Miracles

101 Awe-Inspiring Stories

By Amy Newmark

These true stories of miraculous events will give you hope, strengthen your faith, and remind you that good things do happen to good people! Miracles happen every day to people from all walks of life. Divine intervention, amazing coincidences, insightful dreams, angels at work, messages from heaven, and answered prayers are found throughout these pages. You’ll be inspired and encouraged by these 101 stories curated from the Chicken Soup for the Soul library and written by ordinary people who experienced the extraordinary and the unexplainable, including: Candy, who loses the diamond from her ring while decorating the office Christmas tree. A year later, after the tree has been dragged to an outdoor storage shed and back, she finds the diamond sitting on a branch.

CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL

SELF-HELP/PRACTICAL

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback

216 X 140 mm

368 Pages Rel Date: January 2026

9781611591255 AUD$: 26.99

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Pets, Pets, Pets

101 Entertaining Stories

By Amy Newmark

These 101 true entertaining stories celebrate the laughter, love and joy that animals bring into our lives. You’ll enjoy these stories of our furry, feathered, and even scaly companions, from the traditional dogs and cats to rodents, reptiles, birds, fish and backyard friends. Pets, Pets, Pets showcases the incredible bond between humans and their pets. With each story, readers young and old will be reminded of the unique and often life-changing moments pets provide, from offering comfort during tough times to making us laugh with their quirky personalities. Whether you’re a proud pet owner or simply an animal lover, these touching tales will reaffirm the deep emotional connection we share with our beloved pets and the lasting impact they have on our lives.

CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL

NAT HIST/WLDLFE/PETS Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback

216 X 140 mm

368 Pages

Rel Date: January 2026

9781611591279

AUD$: 26.99

John Henry Gurney

A Passion for Birds

By Peter Mundy, Clive Slater

John Henry Gurney: A Passion for Birds details the life of John Henry Gurney (1819-1890) who became a successful banker when still young. His wealth enabled him to indulge his passion for collecting natural history specimens, especially birds. A major supporter of the fledgling Norfolk and Norwich Museum, in 1853 he announced his intention to collect a series of every species of bird of prey in the world, and to donate and display them in the museum. Unfortunately, devastating events in his private and professional life threatened to derail his efforts. Nevertheless, he persisted in his specimen-collecting and ornithological studies and became a world-renowned expert on birds of prey and the birds of southern Africa. Gurney named nearly 30 bird species new to science and had several species named after him. He made significant and long-lasting contributions to bird identification and knowledge of the distribution of many species.

The Accidental Botanist

A Deconstructed Flower Book

By Robbie Honey

Global adventurer Robbie Honey spends much of his time searching out and deconstructing some of the world’s most exotic flowers. This book features more than 90 specimens collected from as far afield as the Malaysian rainforest, the African veldt, and an English churchyard. No plant is beyond reach. Each specimen is meticulously laid out and photographed using an iPhone, as soon as it is picked, to create miniature plant portraits. Robbie’s fresh approach gives traditional botany a contemporary edge. Arranged by colour – red, orange, yellow, blue, purple, pink, then white – the plants are highly accessible as well as beautiful to look at. Botany, at last, has been transformed for a modern audience.

What Did Dinosaurs Think About?

By Jean Le Loeuff, Alison Duncan

Reveals the fascinating behaviors and social lives of dinosaurs. What do we truly know about the intelligence of dinosaurs? In What Did Dinosaurs Think About? palaeontologist Jean Le Loeuff takes us beyond these captivating animals' cinematic portrayals in Jurassic Park to illustrate how these creatures truly lived, hunted, socialized, and survived. Based on the latest paleontological discoveries, Le Loeuff examines dinosaur intelligence, social behaviors, and sensory experiences, offering a fresh view of their world. Could T. rex truly smell its prey from miles away? How did Triceratops and Velociraptors interact with each other and their environments? And could some dinosaurs communicate with sounds-or even colors? With advancements like CT scans and 3D imaging, scientists are uncovering new insights into dinosaur brains, senses, and vocalizations.

JOHN BEAUFOY PUBLISH

BIOGRPAHY: GENERAL

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Hardback

229 X 152 mm

472 Pages

B&W THROUGHOUT

Rel Date: September 2025

9781913679743

AUD$: 99.99

CLEARVIEW

NAT HIST/WLDLFE/PETS

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback

Rel Date: December 2025

9781908337771

AUD$: 55.99

JOHNS HOPKINS

UNIVERSITY PRESS

NAT HIST/WLDLFE/PETS

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback

229 X 152 mm

176 Pages

Rel Date: November 2025

9781421452074

AUD$: 49.99

Undammed

Freeing Rivers and Bringing Communities to Life

By Tara Lohan

Free-flowing rivers in the United States are an endangered species. With more than 500,000 dams in place, we've dammed and diverted almost every major river, straightening curves and blocking passage for fish and other aquatic animals, pushing many to the brink. Now a heartening new movement is helping to demolish harmful or obsolete structures and restore new life to rivers and the communities that depend on them. In doing so, it offers a pathway to undoing environmental harm to nature and to us. In Undammed, environmental journalist Tara Lohan takes a clear-eyed look at the unexpected benefits of dam removal after centuries of dam-building. In helping to restore rivers, she argues, we're protecting our own communities by improving water quality, enhancing public safety, and boosting fish populations that feed people and restore rights for Native American Tribes.

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Hardback

288 Pages

Rel Date: January 2026

9781642833348

AUD$: 69.99

Tankless

Reverse Water Wastage, Save Money & The Environment

By Darren Schmutter

Transform your property, capture, store, and reuse rainwater with ecofriendly drainage solutions. Say goodbye to water issues! Discover the secret read this book today! The unique underground eco-friendly water collection and storage system includes perforated water storage cells, rain capture through lawns, landscaping or driveways, overflow to stormwater, free-draining screening backfills, geofabric, infinite waterproofing, and roof water redirection. System features include an electric pump, surface water uptake pipe and foot valve, water level inspection pipe with lockable lid, and a gate valve for drip systems, irrigation, and/or lawn pop-up sprinklers. Darren Schmutter Australia’s No.1 water solutions and pool conversion specialist shares decades of experience as an international author and water conservation expert.

GLOBAL PUBLISHING GROUP

THE ENVIRONMENT

Author is from VIC

Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN Paperback

229 X 152 mm

100 Pages

Rel Date: January 2026

9781925370416

AUD$: 24.95

One Hand Clapping

Unravelling the Mystery of the Human Mind

By Nikolay Kukushkin

Neuroscientist Nikolay Kukushkin reveals the miracle by which consciousness evolved out of the natural world from the birth of the cell to the majesty of our modern minds. Like the Zen Buddhist riddle pondering the imponderable the sound of a single hand clapping

One Hand Clapping asks the seemingly impossible question of how the human mind came to exist within physical reality. In search of this answer, Kukushkin takes readers on a billion-year journey to the roots of "nature's ideas" which define a human being, from breathing and moving to wanting and liking. By simultaneously considering the origins of both the subjective and the objective sides of "humanness," this revolutionary book embeds the very experience of being human, being alive, here, now, within a unified history of life on Earth.

GLOBE PEQUOT PSYCHOLOGY

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL

Hardback

304 Pages

Rel Date: January 2026

9781493090648

AUD$: 67.99

Simone Biles: Icon of Our Times

Her Life as The G.O.A.T

By Adrian Besley

This is Simone Biles, as the indomitable force of gymnastics and Americas Olympic gold medallist. Immerse yourself in this must-have, beautifully illustrated book chronicling Simones extraordinary journey from a young girl with a dream to a global sports icon. With an incredible collection of 32 Olympic and World Championship medals, she has solidified her legacy as one of the greatest gymnasts of all time. Since her historic performances at the 2016 Rio Olympics, where she won four gold medals, Simone has continued to push boundaries, showcasing her unmatched talent and determination. She has also used her platform to advocate for mental health awareness, becoming a voice of empowerment and inspiration for many, especially young athletes. This book not only delves into her remarkable achievements but also explores her personal journey, marked by triumphs, challenges, and a profound commitment to her values.

Arsenal Legends

Discover the Arsenal All-Time Greats

By Adrian Besley

The legends of Highbury and The Emirates stand tall in the football pantheon. They include world-class players from Thierry Henry and David Seaman to Dennis Bergkamp, Bukayo Saka and other greats of the club. This book explores the feats and achievements of those who excited and delighted fans and saw their names written into the history of Arsenal forever. Through the years, Arsenal supporters have been privileged to watch some of the great teams of English football: from the dominant side of the 1930s to the Double-winners of 1971; from the Anfield title-snatchers to the great Invincibles; and on to the young Gunners of the present day. Every era has delivered new heroes, and those fan favourites are the focus of these pages. Legends are more than just players though.

World Club Football Records 2025

By Adrian Besley

Fully revised and updated, World Club Football Records is a net- bulging collection of standout football records, stats and trivia from around the globe. The triumphs and outstanding achievements from the Premier League, FA Cup, Spain's La Liga, Germany's Bundesliga, the Champions League and Copa Libertadores, together with many other leading competitions worldwide, are expertly logged in this amazing book, providing essential reference for football fans everywhere. All the contemporary superstars of world football are prominently featured, including Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham, Inter Miami's Lionel Messi, Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo, Bayern Munich's Harry Kane and the next 'chosen one', Barcia’s Lamine Yamal.

SONA BOOKS

SOCIETY CULTURE

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Hardback

180 X 125 mm

144 Pages

COLOUR SECTION(S)

Rel Date: January 2026

9781917259217

AUD$: 33.99

SONA BOOKS

SPORTS & OUTDOOR

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL

270 X 210 mm

144 Pages

COLOUR SECTION(S) Rel Date: January 2026

9781915343840

58.99

SONA BOOKS

SPORTS & OUTDOOR

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Hardback

270 X 210 mm

224 Pages

COLOUR SECTION(S)

Rel Date: January 2026

9781917259361

AUD$: 64.99

The Ultimate Four Four Two Football Quiz Book

By James Andrew

The Ultimate Four Four Two Football Quiz Book. This isn't just any quiz book; it’s packed with 2,500 questions across more than 180 different quizzes, designed to truly test your knowledge. From whom scored the winner in the 1994 League Cup Final to which Swedish Club Peter Crouch joined on loan, and covering everything from the Champions League

SONA BOOKS

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Pain-free and Confident Golf

Six Essential Practices to Master Lower Back Pain

On the Record & On the Ball

By Gavin Routledge

If you are a keen golfer looking for a long-term solution to persistent lower back pain or sciatica, a personalised plan will help you build a strong, pain-free lower back you can have confidence in. This myth -busting book explains the three rules of rehabilitation and six essential practices that will keep you active on the golf course and away from the chiropractor's couch.

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By Tim Percival

Packed with revealing anecdotes, Percival explores the oftencomplex relationship between the media and top-level sport, providing expert guidance on themes such as leaks, mind games and how to handle criticism. The book covers all the crucial aspects of dealing with the media in its increasingly numerous forms - the tactics to employ and building relationships

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Training with Medicine Balls for Strength and Mobility

40 Functional Training Exercises to Build Muscle and Stay Limber

By Guido Bruscia

Volume III in the Ultimate Functional Training Series, Training with Medicine Balls for Strength and Mobility give the reader 40 functional medicine ball exercises that improve strength, build muscle, and reduce the risk of injury. Progressed in strength and mobility by mastering the bodyweight exercises, they will build on their foundation as they progress in strength and fitness by adding additional medicine ball weight

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Soul of Detroit Guide

Unforgettable experiences that capture the soul of Detroit

By Margot Guicheteau

Enjoy unforgettable experiences with the Soul of Detroit guide. Here are unforgettable experiences that capture the soul of Detroit. Discover the best experiences, interviews with those who give the city its spirit and illustrations that capture the city’s soul.

Inside Soul of Detroit you can: * Get a massage with oak leaves, * Learn feather bowling, * Eat 100% made-in -Detroit chocolates, * Have breakfast in a Gothic church, * Enjoy a free meal in a Buddhist temple, * Savour the cities hippest beer Sleep in an airplane hangar, * Visit the largest Masonic temple in the US, * Have a spell cast on you while sipping a magic cocktail, * See a movie and an organ concert in a 1930s theatre Walk Detroit’s only island, * Get lost in a huge used-book store Eat farm-fresh food by the canals, * Do yoga and drink bone broth

Soul of Detroit is written by Margot Guicheteau who explored the city at length to discover the multiple facets of this legendary city that can reinvent itself and surprising us. If we really want to experience the true essence of Detroit today, where do we go?

Soul of Detroit is your guide to the best of what this city really is right now - and how its evolving. Celebrating both the old and the new, well meet the guardians of the cities authentic heritage and talk with the bright young things who are building its future, well eat at hidden restaurants and explore the city’s long-forgotten corners.

Trekking in the Indian Himalaya

8 treks in Uttarakhand - Nanda Devi Sanctuary, Shivling and the source of the Ganges

By Brian Furze

A guidebook to trekking in the Uttarakhand region of the Indian Himalaya.

These 8 guided routes are graded according to difficulty and include forest trails, gorge walks, mountain passes, high-altitude summits and glaciers.

Suitable for hikers with a reasonable level of fitness and experience, each trek involves between 1000m and 4000m of elevation gain, with the highest route reaching more than 4300m in altitude.

Treks take from 3-8 days to complete, with total lengths of 1052 miles (15-84km).

Includes 1:50,000 mapping of each stage, with trek overview maps and elevation profiles also provided

Handy route summary tables give a snapshot of the treks.

Advice on planning and preparation, including trek operators, guides and homestay accommodation Information on safety considerations GPX files available to download

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Amsterdam PopOut Map

By PopOut Maps

Let Popout Map Amsterdam guide you around this vibrant city. Explore Amsterdam with this handy, genuinely pocket-sized, pop-up map. Small, yet big on detail, this compact, dependable Amsterdam city map will ensure you don't miss a thing.

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Copenhagen PopOut Map

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By PopOut Maps

Let PopOut Map Copenhagen guide you around this wonderful city. Be charmed by Copenhagen with the help of this genuinely pocket-sized, pop-up map. Small yet big on detail, this compact, dependable, Copenhagen city map will ensure you don’t miss a thing.

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Let PopOut Map Edinburgh guide you around this historic city. Get to the heart of the historic city of Edinburgh with the help of this genuinely pocket-sized, pop-up Edinburgh map. Small yet big on detail, this compact, dependable, Edinburgh city.

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Dublin PopOut Map

Let PopOut Map Dublin guide you around this wonderful city. Experience the Irish charm of Dublin with the help of this genuinely pocket-sized, pop-up map. Small, yet big on detail, this compact, dependable Dublin city map will ensure you don’t miss a thing.

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The Poppy

A Symbol of Remembrance

By Laura Clouting

During the First World War, millions of soldiers saw the poppies in Flanders fields on the Western Front. Some even sent pressed poppies home in letters. Over 100 years later, the poppy is still a worldrecognised symbol of remembrance of the First World War, and many of us choose to wear a red poppy in November. The poppy continues to capture our imaginations, reminding us to remember the human cost of war. Through archival photographs, objects and artworks from IWM's collections, this beautifully illustrated giftbook tells the poignant story of the remembrance poppy, from its origins on the battlefields of Flanders during the First World War to its enduring role as a symbol of remembrance today.

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The Doctor Digger

Letters from the Goldfields 1849-1860

By John M. Radcliffe

Dr Henry Radcliffe (1819 - 1903) was a young Liverpool doctor, who joined the Californian gold rush in 1849, sailing to San Francisco via Cape Horn. He settled in Stockton where, when not prospecting for gold in the upper reaches of the San Joaquin River, he founded the first hospital in Stockton and became the proprietor and first editor of the Stockton Times, the first newspaper in Stockton. He was also one of the first trustees of the Stockton Methodist Church, the earliest (by a day) church in Stockton. The Doctor Digger is based on the letters of Dr Radcliffe, edited, with linking text, by his great, great, great nephew, John Radcliffe. Henry's letters describe expeditions to remote parts of the Southern Goldfields, encounters with indigenous tribes and tribulations with the Stockton Times, as well as his longings for home.

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Royal Observatory Greenwich: A History in Objects

By Louise Devoy

When King Charles II signed the royal warrant that led to the founding of the Royal Observatory in 1675, it was to ensure that Britain was not left behind other European nations as they pursued global trade and resources. Now, in its 350th year, the ‘small observatory within our park at Greenwich’ is perhaps the most famous such institution in the world, home to the historic Prime Meridian of the World, 0° longitude, and an essential reference on our clocks, watches, maps and globes. The 100 objects contained within the pages of this book highlight the many people, ideas and technologies that contributed to ‘perfecting the art of navigation’ and mapping the stars. They include some of the most famous objects in the Royal Observatory’s collection, like John Harrison’s pioneering timekeepers, the Great Equatorial Telescope and the Shepherd Motor Clock, along with lesser-known items that document how our ideas about time and space have changed over the centuries.

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The Girl in Hitler's Shadow Unity Mitford

By Nigel Cawthorne

This first biography of Unity Mitford since her diaries' publication explores her controversial life and influence as a British socialite and fervent supporter of fascism. Using new material, it delves into her complex relationship with Adolf Hitler, her ideological convictions, and personal struggles.

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A Grand Quarrel

Elizabeth Gaskell, Florence Nightingale and the work of mothers

Celtic Revolution How Europe Was Turned Upside Down from the

Early Romans to King Arthur

By Naomi Stadlen

A Grand Quarrel investigates an extraordinary dispute between two of the most brilliant women of the 19th century: novelist Elizabeth Gaskell and nursing pioneer Florence Nightingale. From the private writings of both women, the issues at stake. Her final chapter explores how these issues are relevant, painful and still unresolved for mothers today.

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By Simon Young

From the Iron Age to the High Middle Ages, the ancient Celts were an engine of change for the whole of Europe. Simon Young travels back in time to the moments when this ancient people defined indelibly the ancient, medieval and modern world Leaving their mark on history, they were no less important than the Romans, Greeks and Etruscans.

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A Bewitching Place

The Story of the Mark Twain House in Hartford

By Steve Courtney

A Bewitching Place: The Story of the Mark Twain House in Hartford is the official guide to The Mark Twain House & Museum, an institution dedicated to preserving the author's home, literary legacy, and life story. The narrative traces the house's history beyond the Clemens family's residence, from its 1903 sale to its status as a lovingly preserved and restored National Historic Landmark.

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Then All Hell Broke Loose

The Odyssey of a Marine Corps Photographer in Vietnam

By Dennis Fisher

Then All Hell Broke Loose follows the young Marine photographer through seven large operations and numerous smaller actions, his wounding and two-month hospital stay, and his return to Vietnam just as the Tet Offensive broke out.

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Leaning Against Time Selected Poems

A Letter to the Dead Collected Poems

By SuAndi

The first substantial selection of poems by SuAndi, whose work — as a performer, a writer for stage and an arts curator — has recently been celebrated by her winning the RSL Benson Medal Award.

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By Lynette Roberts, Charles Mundye

This new Collected Poems updates Carcanet’s 2005 edition and adds major work from the archive.

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The Banquet

By Stav Poleg

Stav Polegs second collection follows Dante’s Vita Nuova, Purgatorio and Convivio to explore the links between love, language and longing.

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Men of the Same Name

By Evan Jones

Steeped in Classical and modern history, the poems in Evan Joness third Carcanet collection are satirical, elegiac and memorable.

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Across Unknown Australia

A Thrilling Account of Exploration in the Northern

Territory

Thrums

By Michael Terry

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 Terrys 1925 trip through the Territory by Guy Roadless trucks and an AJC sidecar.

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By Thomas A Clark

Thrums grow out of Clark’s celebrated collected poems, that which appears, an extension and affirmation.

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A Book for Kids

By C.J. Dennis, John Derum

A Book for Kids was first published in 1921, with poems and stories from the author of The Sentimental Bloke. This new edition into Imprint Classics is introduced by John Derum, to help celebrate the 150th anniversary of the author’s birth.

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A Secret Grief

A Memoir

By Natalie Scott

Key Sales Points:

* A memoir written by a 97-year-old who recounts her experience in boarding school in the period between 1935 and 1943 in Australia.

Publicity: * DMCPR Media. Conversations at Gleebooks November 2025.

A key lies at the heart of this evocative memoir unlocking long-buried memories of a childhood shaped by beauty, fear, and fierce emotional undercurrents in 1930s and 1940s Australia. Narrated by Natasha Ross, born to middle-class parents of European origins, this is a story shadowed by her complex and brilliant mother, Nina whose first act of motherhood teeters on the edge of tragedy above a seaside cliff. Her father, Marcus, warm and sociable, is caught between loyalty to his wife and love for his daughter. To protect Natasha, he sends her to a conservative boarding school in the Blue Mountains. There, under the authority of two stern spinsters one English, one French Natasha is thrust into a world of routine, silence, and subtle cruelties. While the Depression and World War II stir beyond the school gates, Natasha faces her own battles: navigating loneliness, forging fleeting friendships, and confronting the pressures of conformity. Unflinching and lyrical, A Secret Grief is a meditation on memory, surviva l, and the forces that shape and sometimes fracture our earliest bonds.

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Light and Shadow

of

By Candida Baker

their granddaughter, Rosa Maria de Martinez

Key Sales Points:

* It is an emotionally resonant, historical fiction narrative with rich voice and visual metaphor making it marketable across genres.

Publicity: * DMCPR Media. Launch at Gleebooks on 06/11/25, plus author events in Byron Bay and Armidale

In 1874, the acclaimed photographer Eadweard Muybridge famed for capturing the first motion image of a galloping horse shot and killed his wife’s lover, Major Harry Larkyns. In what became known as the trial of the century, Muybridge was acquitted on the grounds of justifiable homicide. His much younger wife, Flora, died less than a year later, leaving behind a son, Florado whose paternity was in question and whose future would be shaped by silence, shame, and abandonment. In Light and Shadow, Candida Baker weaves fact and fiction into a moving, multilayered novel that explores the emotional legacy of this infamous Victorian scandal. Narrated by Rosa Maria de Martinez Florado’s imagined daughter the story unfolds as Rosa embarks on a lifelong search to piece together her hidden family history. Her journey takes her from Mexico to the United States, and finally to Australia’s Snowy Mountains, where her love of horses and connection to the land offer a chance at healing. Told as a letter to a younger friend, Light and Shadow is a meditation on love, loss, betrayal and resilience.

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The story

Eadweard Muybridge, Flora Shallcross Stone and Harry Larkyns, as told by

Recipes for Living

By Sandra Dubs, Graham Davidson

Sandra Dubs was driving home, a car ran a red light, smashing into the passenger side of her vehicle. The next day, whiplash trauma revealed a lump on her neck. After a diagnosis of cancer at the age of 20, Dubs has lived a joyous life of purpose focusing on organic wholefoods and spiritual health and wellbeing. In Recipes for Living she shares this wealth of knowledge.

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Climbing Trees

The Steering Wheel

By Beverley Campbell

Set against the backdrop of war-torn Rhodesia Climbing Trees is a powerful coming-of-age memoir where innocence is fragile and family ties are as complex as the political turmoil unfolding around them. Told with unflinching honesty and quiet strength, Climbing Trees, is a powerful coming-of-age story about resilience identity and the courage it takes to find one's place in a world that feels increasingly uncertain.

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By Caroline Anne Butt

It's the 1970s and Anne thought a fresh start in a northern town would be the adventure of a lifetime. But her husband Thomas has other plans. This raw compelling story of marriage manipulation and the quiet courage it takes to break free from an abusive relationship will resonate with anyone who has ever faced the cost of loving someone who isn't what they seem.

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The Trauma-Informed Writer

Crafting Authentic Trauma in Genre Fiction

By Alicia Leigh

Drawing on cutting-edge research into genre fiction and trauma theory, The Trauma-Informed Writer is an essential resource for all fiction writers wanting to explore and include trauma themes. Whether completing a first novel or refining the final draft The Trauma -Informed Writer is an invaluable resource for crafting stories that resonate and heal. You’ll also become familiar with the nine major trauma responses.

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The Passage of Bees

By Michele Fermanis-Winward

This collection is a meditation on the garden that is my woodland sanctuary at the top of the Blue Mountains of New South Wales. Perched on the side of a ridge it is sheltered by tall silver-top eucalypts with their rough grey bark. Each year, the number of insects, birds’ reptiles and other animals’ declines, prey to loss of habitat and hard seasons.

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My Friend the Goldfish

By Oliver Freeman

Oliver Freeman has a deep interest in the way poetry can address social and worldly matters as well as the aching heart. Oliver is sceptical about much post-modern poetry and is a traditionalist in the sense that he loves a good rhyme! His subject matter is strongly influenced by love and loss, but he has a interest in the way poetry can address social matters.

GINNINDERRA PRESS

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By Stephen Alomes

After the late 20th century emergence of the internet and digitisation, the global speedup has continued with growing everyday angst. Wars, social media, neoliberal job insecurity, rising costs and the continuing Covid-19 pandemic have confidence, trust and security in everyday life. Stephen Alomes explores the lived ironies of our times while finding pleasure, colour and beauty, beginning with his friends the goldfish, captured in paint and a poem.

GINNINDERRA PRESS

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AUTHOR IS FROM AUSTRALIA

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Harbour in Me

By Therese Corfiatis

In Harbour in Me acclaimed poet Thérèse Corfiatis lays bare her hopes and dreams. So fine-tuned with nature are the peregrinations of these poems that they become an arboreal odyssey travelling the highways and byways of the author's island state of Tasmania. Juxtaposed against this sensory immersion is the painful truth that the world we long to share in harmony with nature is often marred by man's wilful destruction.

GINNINDERRA PRESS

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Cracks in the Path

By Brenda Goggs

Cracks in the Path reflects the poet's life in Australia's capital city an environment dominated by imposing national monuments and landmarks. Negotiating the everyday comforts and discomforts Brenda Goggs is interested in the intersections between these ambiguous states of being.

GINNINDERRA PRESS

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Arrangements

Matter of Time

By Gabirelle Journey Jones

Like a flower arrangement from a rose garden this collection is a colourful celebration of being present to the everyday experience of family and social life self-care and creativity.

GINNINDERRA PRESS

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By Kate O'Neil

The matter of these poems has been lifted from a long stretch of time. And from disparate experiences. Light moments. Dark moments. Random encounters, sharp observations startling reflections. And of course, some fun and games moments of sheer silliness. Quite a rattle-bag. As Kate's collection shows you never know where words will take you.

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Delights and Disappointments

By Larry Boyd

In this beguiling collection of short stories, Larry Boyd offers extraordinary insight into the human psyche and the many ways that we experience love and loss. Deceptively simple at times, each of the 16 vignettes reveals the intensity of the joy and sadness in the lives of ordinary people.

GINNINDERRA PRESS

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Gone in a Flash

By Pat Simmons

Flash fiction describes a very short story which should end with a twist a surprise perhaps even a shock.

Creating one-hundred-word flash fiction stories is a passion of mine.

If my original story begins with a word count over and above the one hundred words limit, I edit and edit and edit.

The story always sounds better when I've done that.

I suppose these stories could also be described as micro stories flashes. I hope you enjoy them.

Oh, and when the story first presents itself to you, please hide the last line with your hand, a piece of paper...whatever.

We all need a surprise now and then. Pat Simmons.

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Riverboy

By Jim Ewing

The coastal town is not named, nor is 'the boy' about whom and by whom this story of 1950's and 1960's rural Australia is written.

Much of the narrative revolves around fishing waters, fresh and salt in Victoria's Western District.

More than that, it is a journey from birth to hormones-haywire, mid-teens of a lad blessed with good health and sporting ability, his interactions with Irish and Scottish born immigrant parents and observing the attitudes and characters in a conservative provincial community of that era.

Contemplated above all perhaps, is the boy's ambivalence towards a British ex-serviceman father, so contrasting in persona and profession to the dinkum blue-collar Anzac dads of his schoolmates and finding his way to finally and fully appreciate this admirable man.

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Kids & Parenting

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The Hey Warrior Workbook

To calm anxiety and build brave Supporting emotional development and wellbeing in young people

By Karen Young, Norvile Dovidonyte

Key Sales Points:

* Supports emotional development in all children.

* Build awareness of why feelings happen, and how they drive behaviour.

* Facilitate important conversations between young people and their important adults.

*Strategies are backed by science and research.

The ultimate sidekick to Hey Warrior and Ups and Downs. Use it to guide you through your up’s downs, and everything in between.

Packed with practical activities, powerful strategies, and clever little life skills, this workbook will help kids wrangle anxiety, build their brave, and navigate their big feelings (waaay easier when they have a guide!).

Its playful. Its practical. It’s got warmth, humour, and loads of heart. Best of all, it will guide kids through their ups, downs, and everything in between, all while supporting them to explore their feelings, build self-awareness, and find what works for them.

Author & Illustrator Bio:

Karen began her career as a psychologist and is recognise as one of Australia’s leading voices on paediatric anxiety and the neurodevelopment of children. She now consults with parents, schools, government bodies, and child and adolescent focused organisations both at home in Australia and overseas. She is the founder of Hey Sigmund at www.heysigmund.com, an internationally popular online resource that provides contemporary, research-driven information on anxiety, parenting, and the neurodevelopment of children.

Nora graduated from art school in Lithuania and completed a bachelor’s degree in fine photography at the Vilnius Design College. Ever since she can remember, she has been fascinated by children’s storybooks, especially creative illustrations. She creates whimsical characters with big round eyes and unique personalities. For her, watercolour is the ideal medium fulfilling her sense of creative satisfaction. Nora creates intricate patterns and details with an ink pen working to expose her own dreamlike version of reality. You can find her works at www.norvile.com.

The more kids can understand why they feel the way they do, and how those feelings influence what they do, the more they can meet those feelings with compassion, confidence, and clarity. Because all kids can do amazing things with the right information. (But you already knew that!) For ages 5-12. (And super helpful for grown-ups too.)

HEY SIGMUND

Category: LIFE SKILL/GEN STUDS

Author is from QLD

Colour Throughout

Age: 5+ years

Disc: Trade Australian Paperback

210 X 270 mm

Release Date: September 2025

9780994590619

28 pages

AUD$: 24.99

Hey Warrior

A book for kids about anxiety

By Karen Young

Key Sales Points:

* The symptoms of anxiety will fuel anxiety until they make sense - Hey Warrior explains where the symptoms of anxiety come from and why anxiety feels the way it does.

* It creatively assists children (and the important adults in their lives) to understand and manage anxiety.

* It empowers children by making sense of anxiety and offering them a way to find calm.

* By helping children understand why anxiety feels the way it does, Hey Warrior helps to take the fear out of anxiety and moves children towards brave behaviour.

Kids can do amazing things with the right information.

Understanding why anxiety feels the way it does and where the physical symptoms come from is a powerful step in turning anxiety around.

Anxiety explained, kids empowered.

HEY SIGMUND

Category: PICTURE BOOKS

Author is from QLD Age: 5+ years

Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN Hardback

270 X 210 mm

32 pages

Release Date: January 2017 COLOUR THROUGHOUT

26.99

Hey Awesome

A book about anxiety, courage, and being already awesome

By Karen Young

Key Sales Points:

* Anxiety often tilts the focus to the negative - what kids can’t do, or what feels bigger than them.

* This book tilts the focus back to their strengths.

* It explains that the same brain that can make us feel anxious sometimes, also comes with incredible strengths.

* The book has easily explained, practical strategies to help children strengthen against anxiety in the short-term and the long-term.

If kids with anxiety could see their strengths, they would feel so much bigger than their anxiety.

They would feel bigger than everything - as though a tiny, tiptoed stretch could have them touching the top of the world from where they are.

This book is a reminder for all kids that everything they need to be brave, strong and brilliant is already in them.

HEY SIGMUND

Category: PICTURE BOOKS

Author is from QLD Age: 5+ years

Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN Hardback

270 X 210 mm

36 pages

Release Date: October 2020 COLOUR THROUGHOUT

26.99

But We're Not Lions

By Karen Young, Norvile Dovidonyte

The animals were mighty and magnificent, but they were miserable! For way too long, they’d been forced to become something that didn’t feel right - something that felt too much like bad days and scratchy things. The animals needed a hero, or someone to show them that a hero was in each of them all along.

A book about boundaries, peer pressure, self-esteem, and selfacceptance, and a reminder for all kids that the very best thing about them, is them.

Dear You, Love From Your Brain

A book for kids about the brain

By Karen Young, Norvile Dovidonyte

Like all strong, beautiful, important things, brains take time to build. Along the way, children have an enormous capacity to influence the brain-building process in profound and enduring ways. First though, they need information that will help them perform their magic.

This book will help children discover more about the brain - how it works, what it needs, and how to love it big so it loves them bigger.

Ups and Downs

A book for kids about big feelings

By Karen Young, Norvile Dovidonyte

All feelings are important - the magical, the messy, and the in-between. Sometimes though, big feelings can have us behaving in ways that aren’t so, let’s say... shiny. This happens to all of us. The younger people understand how and why, the more they can build the capacity to feel their feelings and manage them in positive ways.

Ups and Downs draw on Polyvagal Theory, a widely accepted neuroscientific theory, to support young people to understand why they feel, and do as they do, and how to do differently when they need to. Driving brains and bodies isn’t easy! It takes time, experience, and the right information, so let’s give them that.

HEY SIGMUND LIFE SKILL/GEN STUDS

Author is from QLD Age: 5+ years

Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN Hardback

270 X 210 mm

36 Pages COLOUR THROUGHOUT Rel Date: November 2019

26.99

HEY SIGMUND PICTURE BOOKS

Author is from QLD Age: 5+ years Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN Hardback 275 X 215 mm

Pages

THROUGHOUT

Date: May 2022

26.99

HEY SIGMUND PICTURE BOOKS

Author is from QLD Age: 5+ years

Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN Hardback

277 X 215 mm

44 Pages

COLOUR THROUGHOUT

Rel Date: November 2023

9780648488897

AUD$: 26.99

Our Village

By Ann Reddy, Phil Robbie

Key Sales Points:

* Our Village celebrates diverse family structures with empathy and inclusivity, fostering understanding and respect.

*This heartwarming tale promotes a message of fairness and equality, helping children to understand and embrace the unique journeys of every family.

* This story sparks meaningful conversations about donor conception, offering a safe space for children to explore their own family dynamics.

Our Village celebrates love’s boundless possibilities as it follows one family’s journey to welcoming a new member through donor conception. This children’s book is specifically crafted for young minds, navigating the journey of donor conception with sensitivity, warmth, and inclusivity.

Through vibrant illustrations and a captivating storyline, this heartwarming tale explores diverse paths to parenthood and fosters fairness and equality. It opens doors to meaningful conversations about family, helping children understand and embrace the unique journeys of every family. It is an ideal resource for parents, family members, and educators seeking to approach topics such as fertility treatments and same-sex couples with empathy and clarity.

Our Village offers young readers a safe, inclusive perspective on the many ways families can grow, thrive, and be celebrated.

DREAM BIG BRAVE ONE

Category: PICTURE BOOKS

Author is from NSW Age: 3+ years

Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN Hardback

240 X 240 mm

32 pages

Release Date: November 2025 COLOUR THROUGHOUT

9780645368802

By Ann Reddy, Phil Robbie

Key Sales Points:

* Birthday Eve introduces a magical new family tradition that helps children embrace growing older with confidence, joy, and a sense of wonder.

* Interactive activities and a guided checklist make the experience engaging for both children and parents, fostering celebration, self-belief, and meaningful family moments.

* GENERAL MERCHANDISE FOR BOOK CAN BE FOUND ON THE NEXT PAGE

Birthday Eve introduces a new magical tradition for families on the eve of their child’s birthday. Through charming illustrations and a captivating lyrical writing style, Birthday Eve empowers children to embrace the wonder of growing older with confidence and joy year after year. Birthday Eve introduces a new magical tradition for families on the eve of their child’s birthday. As families gather to read the story, children are transported into a magical realm where whimsical characters called Birthday Snugs come to life to make children a little taller, a little faster, and kinder.

Birthday Eve isn’t just a story; it is an engaging and interactive experience for children and parents alike that includes special activities designed to make the night before and the morning of their birthday truly magical. Families can follow an interactive checklist to mark off magical milestones and prepare special surprises.

DREAM BIG BRAVE ONE

Category: PICTURE BOOKS

Author is from NSW Age: 3+ years

Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN Hardback

240 X 240 mm

AUD$: 24.99

34 pages

Release Date: November 2025 COLOUR THROUGHOUT 9780645368819 AUD$: 24.99

Birthday Eve

Birthday Eve Shoe Charms

By Dream Big Brave One Pty Ltd

Key Sales Points:

Featuring three Birthday Eve charms, each whimsical set includes:

*Snug Pug Charm: one of the special collectible Birthday Snugs that help bring the magic of birthdays to life year after year.

* Cupcake Charm: celebrating the sweet joys of birthdays, bringing the taste of birthday cheer with a charming cupcake design.

* Glittery Star Charm: a shining reminder of the twinkling stars that guide children through the wonder of childhood, adding a dash of sparkle to every step.

Add a little extra sparkle and joy to your child’s world with the Birthday Eve Shoe Charms!

These three enchanting charms bring the magic of Birthday Eve into every step, allowing your child to carry a piece of their birthday tradition wherever they go.

Add a touch of magic to every pair of shoes with this lasting keepsake, celebrating the magic of birthdays for years to come.

DREAM BIG BRAVE ONE

Category: TOYS

Author is from NSW Age: 3+ years

Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN General merchandise

Release Date: November 2025 COLOUR THROUGHOUT 9726436518277 AUD$: 9.99

Snug Pug Plush Toy

By Dream Big Brave One Pty Ltd

Key Sales Points:

*Birthday Eve introduces a magical new family tradition that helps children embrace growing older with confidence, joy, and a sense of wonder.

* Bring the story to life with these cute collectable plush characters.

* Children will want to "Collect them All" and mark them off in the back of their birthday eve book. Coming back every year to keep the magic alive.

Meet Snug Pug! One of the special collectible Birthday Snugs that help bring the magic of birthdays to life year after year. On the Eve of a birthday, the Birthday Snugs await, each with a special role to play. They ensure that each morning of a birthday, children awake a little bigger, a little wiser and filled with birthday cheer. Among all the Birthday Snugs, Snug Pugs are a clumsy little crew, always getting into playful mischief.

Watch closely as you dim the lights - they glow in the dark, adding an extra layer of magic to the celebration. Ignite children’s imaginations and create a sense of joy and anticipation.

The Birthday Snug is the perfect gift, offering a delightful way to empower children’s creativity, inspire growth and foster a love for learning.

DREAM BIG BRAVE ONE

Category: TOYS

Author is from NSW Age: 3+ years

Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN General merchandise

Release Date: November 2025 COLOUR THROUGHOUT 9781005653902 AUD$: 12.99

The Adventure of Gordon the Golf Cart

By Tracey Munn, Hannah Wood

When Gordon the Golf Cart sees one of his golfers in distress, together with his friends, he sets about to find a missing golf ball. A fun adventure golfers will enjoy sharing with their young children.

LITTLE STEPS

Category: PICTURE BOOKS

Age: 3+ years

Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN Paperback

235 X 210 mm

32 pages

Release Date: January 2026 COLOUR THROUGHOUT

9781923306172 AUD$: 16.95

The Most Magnificent Pot of Gold

Crikey! We're Going Down Under

By Kiralee Sanderson, Georgina Hart

Queen Bee Kate sets out to find a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Will she discover the treasure she’s looking for? A beautifully lyrical story that celebrates spring — and shares brilliant facts about bees along the way.

LITTLE STEPS

Category: PICTURE BOOK

Author is from QLD

Age: 3+ years

Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN Hardback

240 X 240 mm

32 pages

Release Date: January 2026 COLOUR THROUGHOUT

9781923306356 AUD$: 29.99

By Caitlin Krndija, Glen Singleton

Join Banjo and Rusty on a magical journey across Australia where dreams come alive! Travel through the Outback, splash in the Great Barrier Reef, hop with kangaroos and fly in a helicopter. Perfect for curious minds and nature lovers, this book is an unforgettable trip in and around the Land Down Under.

LITTLE STEPS

Category: PICTURE BOOKS

Age: 3+ years

Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN Hardback

240 X 240 mm

32 pages

Release Date: January 2026 COLOUR THROUGHOUT 9781923306301

AUD$: 26.95

Come Listen with Me

By Jemma McEwan, Amy Jacinta

Come Listen with Me is a heartwarming story about a little girl with a cochlear implant, who sets off on an adventure with her mum. Together, they explore their vibrant neighbourhood, tuning in to all the wonderful sounds around them, from the pitter patter of raindrops to the distant hum of passing traffic.

LITTLE STEPS

Category: PICTURE BOOKS

Author is from ACT

Age: 3+ years

Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN Paperback

240 X 240 mm

32 pages

Release Date: January 2026 COLOUR THROUGHOUT 9781923306394 AUD$: 16.95

What Next? BabyVision

By Anna Franklin, Andy Passchier

BabyVision What Next? is based on Baby Science which finds that between 4 and 5 months, babies start to learn and see movement in still images.

CHILD'S PLAY

Category: PICTURE BOOKS

Age: 2+ years

Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN Board book

180 X 180 mm 14 pages

Release Date: July 2025 COLOUR THROUGHOUT

9781786289704 AUD$: 14.95

Illusions

BabyVision

Which One?

By Anna Franklin, Andy Passchier

BabyVision Illusions is based on Baby Science which finds that babies can see some illusions from as young as 4-months old.

CHILD'S PLAY

Category: PICTURE BOOKS

Age: 2+ years

Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN Board book 180 X 180 mm 14 pages

Release Date: July 2025 COLOUR THROUGHOUT 9781786289728 AUD$: 14.95

By Anna Franklin, Andy Passchier

BabyVision Which One? is based on Baby Science which finds that, from as young as 3-months old, babies often quickly look at the odd-one-out.

CHILD'S PLAY

Category: PICTURE BOOKS

Age: 2+ years

Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN Board book 180 X 180 mm 14 pages

Release Date: July 2025 COLOUR THROUGHOUT 9781786289711 AUD$: 14.95

Patterns BabyVision

BabyVision Patterns is based on Baby Science which finds that babies notice the visual patterns of nature and the buildings around them.

CHILD'S PLAY

Category: PICTURE BOOKS

Age: 2+ years

Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN Board book 180 X 180 mm 14 pages

Release Date: July 2025 COLOUR THROUGHOUT 9781786289735 AUD$: 14.95

By Anna Franklin, Andy Passchier

Author Bio:

Lari Don is an award-winning Scottish children's author and storyteller. She grew up in the north-east of Scotland and worked in politics and broadcasting before becoming a full-time writer and storyteller. Lari is the author of more than 30 books for children of all ages, including the folktale retellings Dragon's Hoard, Breaking the Spell and Girls, Goddesses and Giants, as well as picture books based on traditional tales such as The Secret of the Kelpie and The Treasure of the Loch Ness Monster. She lives in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Elise Carmichael is an illustrator and graphic designer with a passion for children's literature. She studied Art and Design at Towson University, Maryland, USA and has a Masters in Publishing from Edinburgh Napier University, Scotland. When she isn't drawing, Elise enjoys hiking, photography and learning new languages. She lives in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Celtic Folk and Fairy Tales

Magical Stories from Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Cornwall, the Isle of Man and Brittany

By Lari Don, Elise Carmichael

Travel to the magical Celtic lands to meet shapeshifting selkies, duelling dragons, a terrifying waterhorse, a cheeky changeling, a cunning fairy and a bloodthirsty giant...

In this sumptuously illustrated new collection, award-winning Scottish author and storyteller Lari Don retells classic tales of myth, magic and mischief.

Elise Carmichael's exciting and luminous illustrations bring the rich shared folklore of the Celtic lands Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Cornwall, the Isle of Man and Brittany to life in an outstanding collection that will enchant younger and older readers alike.

FLORIS BOOKS

Category: YOUNG ADT POETRY

Colour Section(S)

Disc: Trade International Hardback

254 X 210 mm

Release Date: January 2026

9781782509622

144 pages

AUD$: 49.99

The Autism-Friendly Guide to Pregnancy, Birth and the Fourth Trimester

By Aimee Grant

The ultimate, accessible guide to navigating every step of pregnancy, birth and the fourth trimester for Autistic people. Exploring the reality of pregnancy and acknowledging its challenges, autistic researcher Dr Aimee Grant interweaves advice from autistic pregnant people and registered midwives to answer any questions you may have on being an autistic pregnant person. The dip-in-dip-out format provides you with an easy-to-navigate exploration into sensory overwhelm, managing demanding medical appointments, navigating being a new parent and everything in between. There are also QR codes to informative YouTube videos throughout and downloadable materials, including birth plans, to help support you in navigating your journey. Whether you’re autistic yourself or looking to support your autistic partner, family member, this book is here to support you, your family and your baby every step of the way.

JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS

FAMILY & HEALTH

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL

Paperback

229 X 152 mm

288 Pages

B&W THROUGHOUT

Rel Date: December 2025

9781839978609

AUD$: 59.99

Life After School

Dyslexic and Taking on the World

By Margaret Rooke

In this book, around 40 dyslexic young people from across the globe, who have been where you are now, explain how they've made life beyond the school gates work for them. This is a book to reassure you and open possibilities for the years ahead. Funny, fascinating, and brimming with the ups and downs of adult life, each interview explores strategies that have helped deal with challenges they've faced. They offer top tips for harnessing your strengths and working out the path that's right for you. Most of all they show that no matter how difficult life can feel now, there truly are choices when you leave high school that can take you to a future you might never have dreamed of.

Magnificent Parent

How to Joyfully Unlock Your Child's Full Potential From Birth

By Peter Rowan

Magnificent Parent is the essential guide for new and expecting parents who want to raise confident, healthy, and thriving children right from day one. Written by international author and parenting educator Peter Rowan, this book is packed with practical strategies, empowering insights, and science-backed techniques to support your baby’s development while making your parenting journey joyful and rewarding. With warmth and clarity, Peter takes you step by step through the critical early months and years, showing you how to confidently respond to your baby’s needs, nurture emotional bonds, and create a safe, loving environment that fosters growth. Whether it’s mastering bedtime routines, soothing colic, introducing nutritious meals, or tracking key developmental milestones

JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS

LIFE SKILL/GEN STUDS

Disc: TRADE INTERNATIONAL Paperback

216 X 138 mm

288 Pages

B&W THROUGHOUT

Rel Date: January 2026

9781805013358

AUD$: 47.99

GLOBAL PUBLISHING GROUP

FAMILY & HEALTH

Author is from NSW Disc: TRADE AUSTRALIAN Paperback

229 X 152 mm

168 Pages

Rel Date: January 2026

9781925370430

AUD$: 29.95