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  • The Silent Patient

    The record-breaking, multimillion copy Sunday Times bestselling thriller and TikTok sensation

    by Alex Michaelides ...
    - THE RECORD-BREAKING, MULTIMILLION COPY GLOBAL BESTSELLER AND TIKTOK SENSATION -Discover the #1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling thriller with a jaw-dropping twist that everyone is talking about - as seen on TikTok. Soon to be a major film.Alicia Berenson lived a seemingly perfect life until one day six years ago. When she shot her husband in the head five times. Since then ... Read more

    $11.99 AUD

  • The Identity Trap

    A Story of Ideas and Power in Our Time

    by Yascha Mounk ...
    The origins, consequences and limitations of an ideology that has quickly become highly influential around the world.For much of their history, societies have violently oppressed ethnic, religious and sexual minorities. It is no surprise then that many who passionately believe in social justice have come to believe that members of marginalized groups need to take pride in their identity if they ... Read more

    $19.99 AUD

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  • Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces that Shape Our Decisions

    by Dan Ariely ...
    Why do smart people make irrational decisions every day? The answers will surprise you. Predictably Irrational is an intriguing, witty and utterly original look at why we all make illogical decisions.Why can a 50p aspirin do what a 5p aspirin can't? If an item is "free" it must be a bargain, right? Why is everything relative, even when it shouldn't be? How do our expectations influence our actual ... Read more

    $9.99 AUD $3.99 AUD

  • Sophie's World

    by Jostein Gaarder ...
    The international bestseller about life, the universe and everything.'A simply wonderful, irresistible book' DAILY TELEGRAPH'A terrifically entertaining and imaginative story wrapped round its tough, thought-provoking philosophical heart' DAILY MAIL'Remarkable ... an extraordinary achievement' SUNDAY TIMESWhen 14-year-old Sophie encounters a mysterious mentor who introduces her to philosophy... ... Read more

    $12.99 AUD

  • Midlife

    A Philosophical Guide

    by Kieran Setiya ...
    Philosophical wisdom and practical advice for overcoming the problems of middle ageHow can you reconcile yourself with the lives you will never lead, with possibilities foreclosed, and with nostalgia for lost youth? How can you accept the failings of the past, the sense of futility in the tasks that consume the present, and the prospect of death that blights the future? In this self-help book with ... Read more

    $21.99 AUD

  • The Book of Tea

    by Kakuzo Okakura ...
    series Penguin Little Black Classics
    'Meanwhile, let us have a sip of tea. The afternoon glow is brightening the bamboos, the fountains are bubbling with delight, the soughing of the pines is heard in our kettle.'In this charming book from 1906, Okakura explores Zen, Taoism, Tea Masters and the significance of the Japanese tea ceremony.One of 46 new books in the bestselling Little Black Classics series, to celebrate the first ever ... Read more

    $4.99 AUD

  • Abnormal

    Lectures at the Collége de France, 1974–1975

    by Michel Foucault ...
    Three decades after his death, Michel Foucault remains one of the towering intellectual figures of the last half-century. His works on sexuality, madness, the prison, and medicine are enduring classics. From 1971 until his death in 1984, Foucault gave public lectures at the famous Coll�ge de France. These seminal events, attended by thousands, created the benchmarks for contemporary social enquiry ... Read more

    $15.99 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Soul and the Resurrection

    by St. Gregory of Nyssa, Wyatt North ...
    This edition of On the Soul and the Resurrection comes complete with a Touch-or-Click Table of Contents. St. Gregory of Nyssa (c 335 after 394) was a Christian bishop and saint. He was a younger brother of Basil the Great and a good friend of Gregory of Nazianzus. His significance has long been recognized in the Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, Eastern Catholic and Roman Catholic branches of ... Read more

    $1.45 AUD

  • Words Are Eagles

    by Gregory Day ...
    A collection of beautiful and moving essays on the wonder of the natural world and the cultural complexities of writing landscape in AustraliaWords are Eagles collects in one place the essays of award-winning novelist and nature writer, Gregory Day. Grounded in the landscape of southwestern Victoria, and infused with the heightened sense of place and environmental literacy that have long been key ... Read more

    $12.99 AUD

  • Why Ukraine Must Win

    by Thomas Cromwell ...
    The brutal invasion of Ukraine by Russia is the result of decades of ill-conceived foreign policy priorities in the West.Ever since George F. Kennan's post-WWII containment policy became gospel in most Western capitals, the world's bad actors have been able to exploit the West's reluctance to confront and defeat tyrannies because of its exaggerated fear of provoking the escalation of conflicts. ... Read more

    $9.99 AUD

  • The Golden Chain of Homer

    Aurea Catena Homeri

    by Gregory S. Hamilton ...
    The Aurea Catena Homeri, written in German by Dr. Anton Josef Kirchweger, was first printed in 1723, though it was distributed in a handwritten format prior to that time. It is said to be one of the most important books ever created giving insight into alchemythe idea that all creation, no matter what its nature, is closely interconnected, that a deeply secret connection pervades all of nature, ... Read more

    $5.99 AUD

  • Manual of Zen Buddhism

    by D.T. Suzuki ...
    Here are the famous sutras, or sermons, of the Buddha, the gathas, or hymns, the intriguing philosophical puzzles known as koan, and the dharanis, or invocations to expel evil spirits. Included also are the recorded conversations of the great Buddhist monks—intimate dialogues on the subjects of momentous importance. ... Read more

    $7.32 AUD

  • On Identity

    by Stan Grant ...
    series On Series
    Why does identity demand a choice between black and white? Tribalism, nationalism and sectarianism are dividing the world into us and them. Are we hard wired for hate? Stan Grant argues that it is time to leave identity behind and to embrace cosmopolitanism. On Identity is a meditation on hope and community.'Love is always the answer, it is said. Not if you are trying from somewhere in the ... Read more

    $6.99 AUD

  • 12 Rules for Life

    An Antidote to Chaos

    by Jordan B. Peterson ...
    **The #1 Sunday Times and International Bestseller from 'the most influential public intellectual in the Western world right now' (New York Times)What are the most valuable things that everyone should know?**Acclaimed clinical psychologist Jordan Peterson has influenced the modern understanding of personality, and now he has become one of the world's most popular public thinkers, with his lectures ... Read more

    $15.99 AUD

  • Psychic Navigator

    Harnessing Your Inner Guidance

    by John Holland ...
    **The bestselling author of The Spirit Whisperer and Born KnowingDid you know that you already possess all the tools you need to unlock your hidden potential and help you lead an intuitive, psychic life?**For years, John Holland has been teaching people how to awaken, access, and develop their dormant intuitive senses to assist them in making better decisions as they navigate their way through ... Read more

    $14.99 AUD

  • Knowing What We Know: The Transmission of Knowledge: From Ancient Wisdom to Modern Magic

    by Simon Winchester ...
    ‘A delightful compendium of the kind of facts you immediately want to share with anyone you encounter’ New York Times‘An ebullient, irrepressible spirit invests this book. It is erudite and sprightly’Sunday TimesFrom the creation of the first encyclopedia to Wikipedia, from ancient museums to modern kindergarten classes—here is award-winning writer Simon Winchester’s brilliant and all-encompassing ... Read more

    $17.99 AUD $6.99 AUD

  • Mirror Work

    21 Days to Heal Your Life

    by Louise Hay ...
    AN ESSENTIAL SELF-CARE GUIDEBOOK FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF YOU CAN HEAL YOUR LIFELOUISE HAY’S 21 DAY SIGNATURE DAILY PRACTICE FOR LEARNING HOW TO LOVE YOURSELF BASED ON HER MOST POPULAR VIDEO COURSE, LOVING YOURSELFMirror work has long been Louise Hay’s favorite method for cultivating a deeper relationship with yourself, and leading a more peaceful and meaningful life.... ... Read more

    $14.99 AUD $2.99 AUD

  • Das Kapital

    by Karl Marx ...
    Capital: Critique of Political Economy (1867-1883) by Karl Marx is a foundational theoretical text in communist philosophy, economics and politics. Marx aimed to reveal the economic patterns underpinning the capitalist mode of production, in contrast to classical political economists such as Adam Smith, David Ricardo and John Stuart Mill. ... Read more

    $1.45 AUD

  • The Compassionate Mind

    by Prof Paul Gilbert ...
    'Wise and perceptive. [It] teaches self-compassion and the consolations of kindness. I recommend it.'SALLY BRAMPTON, author of Shoot the Damn DogDEVELOP YOUR FEELINGS OF COMPASSION AND INCREASE YOUR SENSE OF WELL-BEINGIn societies that encourage us to compete with each other, compassion is often seen as a weakness. Striving to get ahead, self-criticism, fear, and hostility towards others seem to ... Read more

    $10.99 AUD

  • Mary Magdalene Revealed

    The First Apostle, Her Feminist Gospel & the Christianity We Haven't Tried Yet

    by Meggan Watterson ...
    --WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER-- The Gospel of Mary Magdalene reveals a very different love story from the one we've come to refer to as Christianity. Harvard-trained theologian Meggan Watterson leads us verse by verse through Mary's gospel to illuminate the powerful teachings it contains.A gospel, as ancient and authentic as any of the gospels that the Christian bible contains, was buried deep ... Read more

    $15.99 AUD $4.99 AUD

  • Leaders Eat Last

    Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't

    by Simon Sinek ...
    Leadership is not a rank, it is a responsibility. Leadership is not about being in charge, it is about taking care of those in your charge.When we take care of our people, our people will take care of us. They will help see that our cause becomes a reality.In Leaders Eat Last, Simon Sinek, internationally bestselling author of Start With Why, investigates these great leaders from Marine Corps ... Read more

    $16.99 AUD

  • In Plain Sight

    A fascinating investigation into UFOs and alien encounters from an award-winning journalist, fully updated and revised new edition for 2023

    by Ross Coulthart ...
    An award-winning journalist investigates a story largely ignored by mainstream media but right there, in front of our eyes ...Are we not alone? The moment we have an answer might have arrived.Award-winning investigative journalist Ross Coulthart has been intrigued by UFOs since mysterious glowing lights were reported near New Zealand's Kaikoura mountains when he was a teenager. The 1978 sighting ... Read more

    $14.99 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Maidens

    The instant Sunday Times bestseller from the author of The Silent Patient

    by Alex Michaelides ...
    We all keep secrets. Even from ourselves.'A thrilling, heart-in-throat ride' STEPHEN FRY'An absolute jaw-dropper' LUCY FOLEY'Elegant, sinister, stylish' CHRIS WHITAKER'Grips from start to finish' HARRIET TYCE* * * * *YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN THE MAIDENS.The Maidens are Cambridge University's most exclusive society, whos... ... Read more

    $12.99 AUD

  • The Outsider

    by Albert Camus ...
    Translated by Sandra Smith ...
    Meursault leads an apparently unremarkable bachelor life in Algiers until he commits a random act of violence. His lack of emotion and failure to show remorse only serve to increase his guilt in the eyes of the law, and challenges the fundamental values of society - a set of rules so binding that any person breaking them is condemned as an outsider. For Meursault, this is an insult to his reason ... Read more

    $15.99 AUD