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The remarkable story of a battle between science and the law, and a mother's fight for justice

In 2003, Kathleen Folbigg was found guilty of smothering her four young children to death, one by one. Medical experts told her trial that they had never come across a family like hers, where three or more infants had died from natural causes. Extracts from diaries she had written were judged to be virtual admissions of guilt, and Folbigg was sentenced to 40 years in jail. But did she do it?
This is a gripping and meticulously researched account of one of Australia's most infamous criminal cases, written by investigative journalist Quentin McDermott, whose groundbreaking work with ABC's Australian Story helped trigger a push by scientists to uncover the genetic cause of two of the children's deaths. It is also the story of how dedicated teams of lawyers, friends and supporters fought to achieve Kathleen Folbigg's eventual pardon, release and acquittal after 20 years behind bars.
Meadow's Law is a must-read for anyone interested in true crime, justice, science and the power of investigative journalism.

Herbal recipes have been used for generations to fight ailments. Arm yourself with traditional medicine you can make at home and be prepared when common health conditions arise throughout the year!

 

Herbalist and registered nurse Meagan Visser gives you a basic understanding of how to use herbs in your home and teaches you how to create a natural medicine cabinet filled with seasonal herbal recipes that will help you tackle common conditions year-round. Nature’s Medicine Cabinet guides you through the seasons, helping you to stock your home medicine cabinet with effective herbal recipes to support common seasonal conditions as naturally as possible.

 

Not only will you learn the value of sourcing herbs in your local area and which plants are commonly growing each season, but you’ll also learn

• The history of herbalism
• Foundational herbal concepts to be mindful of
• How to make common herbal preparations such as teas, tinctures, glycerites, herbal oils, and more,
• 60 seasonal recipes for your home apothecary
• Gorgeous illustrations to help you identify primary herbs

 

In the end, you’ll be inspired to approach the wild and wonderful world of herbs from a seasonal perspective and to create a natural medicine cabinet from the bounty of botanicals often growing right outside your front door.

Born and raised in remote Broken Hill, Trevor Barry left school after year ten to work in the mines. Years later, a single glimpse of Saturn through a colleague's telescope knocked Trevor's world completely off its axis, turning his whole life upside down.

With his newfound passion and armed with decades of outback know-how, Trevor set about building an observatory in his backyard using bits and pieces from his shed, a second-hand washing machine motor, rainwater tank parts and an old catamaran wire. It took some canny negotiations with his wife, Cheryl, 'the Gorgeous and Adorable', whose prized garden took a battering - especially when he decided to add a second storey - but before long Trevor was not just gazing at the stars but capturing extraordinary images of the planets.

Over the years, Trevor's love affair with Saturn, 'the ringed jewel of the solar system', only grew more passionate, and in his early fifties he did a degree in astronomy, topping his class. When he recorded a massive storm on Saturn from his backyard observatory, he alerted NASA. The world's greatest space agency took note and invited Trevor to contribute to its interplanetary research - leading to opportunities far beyond Broken Hill and even Trevor's wildest dreams.

Today, when he's not tending the greens at his local bowls club, Trevor can usually be found in his backyard, collecting data for international research projects. His work is held in high regard by professional astronomers, and his observations are published in peer-reviewed scientific journals around the world.

‘Elizabeth was king,

Then James was queen.’ – English author (1603)

James Stuart, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland did not always love wisely, but he never failed to do so boldly.

He fell in love three times – with a Scottish lord, a knight and George Villiers, ‘the handsomest man in the whole world’. He was infatuated three more times – with a Highland earl, a Welsh lord and an English spy.

We know so much about the six wives of Henry VIII, why not the six loves of James I?

This groundbreaking new book puts James – genius, liar, spendthrift, idealist, witch-hunter – and the men he loved at the centre of one of the most dramatic stories in British royal history.

Beginning with the brutal and mysterious murder of his father in 1567, James’s life encompassed kidnapping, witchcraft trials, torture, his mother’s beheading, poison, political radicalism, religious fundamentalism, a queen’s alleged abortion, passionate sex, strong love, stronger hate, espionage, brothels, and a decade-long love affair that ended in assassination.

It is unquestionably one of the most gripping stories in British history, retold in Gareth Russell’s Queen James with scholarship, biographical insight and wit.

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'Books like this don't come along very often. Told with Gareth Russell's characteristic verve and exquisite eye for detail, it is a story so compelling and surprising that it feels as if it has been hiding in plain sight for 400 years. A stunning achievement and a must for history fans everywhere' TRACY BORMAN

A no-nonsense guide to making better money choices and gaining financial freedom, written by ABC finance reporter Emily Stewart, aka Sensible Emily.

 

ABC finance reporter Emily Stewart's articles on topics such as budgeting, super and property have racked up millions of combined views thanks to their clear, relatable tone and straightforward, trustworthy information.

While most finance gurus assume a one-size-fits-all approach to financial prosperity, Sensible Emily's focus is on educating her readers on personal finance and setting out different options, so that they can make their own decisions about what's right for them and their families.

In Sensible Money she gives you practical tips and tricks to help you set up your financial foundations so you can go from surviving to thriving. She'll help you destroy your debt, give you strategies to save, and then, when you're back on your feet, help you budget for your first home, invest in shares and sort out your super.

The financial world is more complex than ever, but with Sensible Emily as your guide, you will feel empowered to navigate your financial future.

Praise for Sensible Money

'Money miracles rarely happen. Knowledge is the key. Sensible Money can help build you a path to financial freedom' - Paul Clitheroe AM

'Talk about the perfect book for the times! Sensible Money offers so many practical ideas on managing your money as the cost of living bites. Emily Stewart brings a journalist's eye for detail and plenty of lived experience to help you build a better financial life' - Michael Rowland

Combining personal and professional experience, A Silent Tsunami is a moving exploration of the development of Dementia and its impacts on a mother-daughter relationship.

A Silent Tsunami is a unique combination of memoir and medicine â€" Rowan forensically examines the development of her mother’s illness and explores dementia in a frank but illuminating, lyrical and moving way.
'By turns, warm, reflective, angry, but always moving... the perfect balance between scientific context and the mother-daughter narrative' Professor Craig Ritchie, University of St Andrews
'Anthea captures so eloquently the tug of war between a daughter and her mother "who is being erased"' Manni Coe, author of the bestselling brother. do. you. love. me.
Anthea Rowan writes about her mother’s struggles of living with Dementia, while interpreting the science that surrounds this devestating illness. Grounded in personal observation, she casts an unflinching eye on the realities of living with a mother who has forgotten her daughter and a determination that her children will not face the same. There is hope here, too.
As a portratyal of the relationships we share with our mothers, an examinaion of their influences on us, as well as asking questions about how illness impacts lives, A Silent Tsunami is a powerful story of family, life, love and loss.

A superbly written work of narrative non-fiction by an exciting new talent, The Anti-Catastrophe League is a brilliant study of the people and their teams who are trying to save the world.

Our species has a unique genius for self-imperilment. The ancient dangers – asteroids, super-volcanoes and worse – still stalk us, but the most pressing time-bombs are of our own making. Our knack for self-imperilment, though, is one side of a coin: for we are also developing a knack for ambitious solutions.

The Anti-Catastrophe League, informed by the author’s experience of working in the field of what is known as existential risk, tells the story of a species that is working out how to defuse several bombs at once. From ancient risks to very modern apocalypses, the book charts the imminent dangers to the human race and introduces readers to the groups of scientists, eccentrics, diplomats and visionaries who are doing everything in their considerable power to prevent the worst from befalling us. On the way we meet AI mind readers, an economist from ALLFED (the Alliance to Feed Earth in Disasters), a physicist trying to evade death, a physicist who, having lost his best friend to a hospital superbug, invented a lightbulb that kills germs in mid-air, and the man tasked with tracking down and rounding up all of the USSR’s biological and nuclear weapons – amongst many, many others.

An imperious work of narrative non-fiction by an exciting new talent – and with echoes of Jon Ronson, Dan Schreiber and The Coming Wave by Mustafa Suleyman – The Anti-Catastrophe League is a fascinating story of the end of the world – and what we can do about it.

Revolution is in the Air - Kingsbridge is on the Edge - Tyranny is on the Horizon. Taking the reader straight into the heart of history with the fifth novel in ground breaking Kingsbridge series, The Armour of Light is master storyteller Ken Follet's most ambitious novel to date.

It's the most wonderful time of the year…to bake! Unleash the cozy magic of baking this holiday season with 100 Christmas classics and unique indulgences. Whether it's for yourself, the family, or a gift for friends and coworkers give the gift of cookies, cakes, pies, and more!

'Tis the season for festive treats! Turn your kitchen into a haven of holiday cheer with The Christmas Baking Cookbook. From traditional gingerbread cookies to sweet innovations such as the eggnog-flavored cupcake, this cookbook is guaranteed to elevate your festive candies and pastries. Discover new favorites and expand your repertoire as you sit by the fireside this season with your favorite holiday goodies.

Inside you'll find:

• 100 deliciously simple holiday recipes for cookies, cakes, breads and breakfast treats, pastries, pies and tarts, custards and other decadent confections
• Step-by-step simple instructions and prominent ingredient lists
• Easy, festive decorating techniques

Christmas Baking Cookbook is:

• A fun Christmas, holiday, or advent gift for host or hostess, family or parents, coworkers or friends
• A great activity to bring friends and family together or do some holiday baking with children
• A wonderful way for home bakers to grow their skills and talents

Gather around the Christmas tree and treat yourself, delight your friends, and (most importantly) impress your in-laws. It's time to deck the halls with loads of icing with The Christmas Baking Cookbook!

From the best-selling The Home Bartender comes The Home Bartender: Vodka, featuring 100+ creative vodka-based cocktails. You don't need a thousand-dollar liquor cabinet to impress company at your next party! This carefully curated collection of creative and delicious drink recipes requires only four ingredients or less. This volume is dedicated solely to the magic of vodka. With classic drinks like the Bloody Mary and Moscow Mule, and innovative concoctions inspired by vibrant flavors from around the world, each recipe is designed for home bartenders of all skill levels.

Inside you’ll find:

• Beautiful, full-color photography throughout the book
• Virgin variations
• Simplified classics and innovative new libations
• And more!

There's something for everyone in this cocktail book—these recipes condense the intricate and time-consuming art of cocktail-making into a process manageable for even the most time-crunched mixologist. Raise a glass to the world of vodka cocktails with The Home Bartender: Vodka.

<p><strong>‘Sensational new book’ – <em>MAIL ON SUNDAY</em></strong></p><p><strong>‘Bombshell book’ – <em>THE SUN</em></strong></p><p><strong>‘Tell-all book’ – <em>MAIL ON SUNDAY</em></strong></p><p><strong>AN UNFLINCHING EXPOSÉ OF MOHAMED AL-FAYED'S 25-YEAR REIGN OF TERROR AT HARRODS</strong></p>

<p><strong>DECADES OF ABUSE.</strong></p><p><strong>DOZENS OF VICTIMS.</strong></p><p><strong>NO CONSEQUENCES.</strong></p><p>To the public, he was the eccentric owner of one of the world’s great department stores. But behind closed doors, Al-Fayed ruled with cruelty, humiliation and unchecked abuse.</p><ul><li>Why were his crimes ignored?</li>

<li>Why did those in power look the other way?</li>

</ul><p>This explosive investigation lays bare the power, corruption and complicity at the heart of an iconic British institution.</p><p>Drawing on firsthand interviews with former staff, allies, executives and police officers, <em>The Monster of Harrods</em> exposes chilling accounts of misconduct, many revealed here for the first time. Through court records, testimonies and unpublished material, the book uncovers:</p><ul><li>The irreparable damage to victims’ lives</li>

<li>The NDAs, threats and systemic failures that kept them silent</li>

<li>The staggering indifference of those who knew but did nothing</li>

</ul><p>This isn’t just about one man’s abuse of power – it’s about the culture that enabled him. <em>The Monster of Harrods</em> presents damning new evidence, and asks urgent questions of the people and institutions who stood by.</p><p>Ultimately, this is a book about courage – the courage of the survivors who have stepped forward to reclaim their narratives from a man who tried to reduce them to objects. Their testimony stands as both an indictment of the past and a warning for the future.</p><p><strong>Their bravery demands nothing less than our complete attention.</strong></p><p>'The extraordinary courage of these survivors, who, despite everything, were willing to relive their trauma in hope of finally being heard, should not be underestimated. Many have waited decades for acknowledgement, carrying their wounds in silence while their abuser was celebrated.'</p>

The year is 1859 and the goldfields are filled with diggers -- and danger!

Orphaned twelve-year-old Tigg is the Bandicoot Bushranger, the youngest bushranger on the Ballarat goldfields in 1859.
When a robbery goes wrong, Tigg must flee in disguise as one of the tens of thousands of Chinese men and boys braving heat, thirst, starvation and murderous attacks on the long road from Robe in South Australia to the goldfields in Victoria.
But even further danger threatens. Who has offered a large sum of money for Tigg's capture? And is the mysterious Henry Lau a friend or enemy?
To be safe, Tigg must solve the greatest mystery of all.
Who is Tigg?

115 x 80 x 30 mm | Gift set of 24 cards with timber display stand

A garden is a friend you can visit anytime, so take a stroll and delight in what you learn along the way. Up the Garden Path features 24 quotations all about appreciating your journey as you walk this earth.

Step into a secret garden of wonder packed with encouragement, daily guidance and a sprinkle of magic.

Featuring the gorgeously quirky and delightful Twigseeds characters, these Little Affirmations were illustrated by Australian artist Kate Knapp, designed in our Affirmations studio in Bellingen, Australia and are printed using eco-friendly paper.

Deck the halls and raise your glasses to the merriest mix of 100+ holiday cocktails.

’Tis the season to tackle the holiday hustle and bustle. This book is your secret weapon for sleigh-ing holiday stress, whether it's from in-laws dropping by unannounced, navigating packed shopping malls, or managing the chaotic countdown to Christmas. These beverages are designed to pair perfectly with every merry—and not-so-merry—moment the holidays throw your way. We’re talking drinks for when you’re flying solo with Love Actually on repeat in your coziest PJs, and cocktails that’ll outshine the overpriced champagne at your friend’s posh holiday party. Need something to make opening socks from your office Secret Santa slightly less soul-crushing There’s a drink for that. Searching for the willpower to help you survive Grandma’s annual “why aren’t you married yet” interrogation We’ve got you covered. Each recipe is a merry mix of festive flavors and cheeky charm, perfect for turning holiday headaches into ho-ho-ho's.

Shake off the yuletide yikes with:

• Nog Yourself Out
• Pour Some Mulling on Me
• Butter Late than Sober
• Martini, Naughty and Stirred
• Gin-gle All the Way
• All I Want for Christmas Is a Negroni

Forget the endless gift-wrapping sessions, the passive-aggressive family group chats, and the atrocity that is fruitcake. It’s time to let your Christmas sparkle. Add some spirit to your holidays—here’s to surviving the season!