The shocking story of how networks of Mates have come to dominate business and government, and managed to rob the majority of ordinary Australians of half our wealth.'This book will open your eyes to how Australia really works. It's not good news, but you need to know it.' - Ross Gittins'You'll be shocked at how far the Mates have their hand in your pocket.' - Nicholas GruenAustralia has become one of the mo...

The Great Housing Hijack reveals how vested interests pull the strings on the property market in Australia, and offers a solution for genuinely affordable housing for those who need it.Longlisted for the 2024 Australian Political Book of the Year AwardEveryone claims to want affordable housing, but no one wants cheap housing.While Australians on regular incomes dream of lower rents and prices, the housing policy debate has ...

Discover why poop is an important resource in this photo-filled nonfiction book for budding young scientists. Ever ask yourself, “Do we really need poop?” Well, the answer is…YES! In this Pebble Explore book, discover how this not-so-lovely part of nature is essential to our world. In fact, we need poop to help crops grow and replenish soil. Certain animals even eat poop for nutrients! With eye-catching photos, quick facts, and beyond-the-book back matter, Why Do We Ne...

How much do you know about Abraham Lincoln? Find out the facts you need to know about the 16th president of the United States. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.

Mardi Gras is all about celebrating! From big parades to colorful costumes and more, people around the world celebrate the festive day that marks the end of Carnival season. Readers will learn about the history of Mardi Gras, the places with the biggest celebrations, and the day’s many traditions.

People in many countries around the world celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. On this holiday, people remember the life of St. Patrick, who helped spread the Christian religion in Ireland long ago. Today, people hold parades, dress in green, dance, and play music to celebrate Irish culture on St. Patrick’s Day. Readers will discover how modern festivities on this fun holiday reflect the past.

Our last chapter closed the dark record which unhappily clouds the early history of the Royal Scots Dragoons, and it is with pleasure we turn from the record of these unnatural and suicidal wars to narrate the nobler deeds of the regiment on a nobler field. The accession of William, Prince of Orange, to the throne, is not to be regarded merely as the triumph of the Protestant party, but as involving the dawn of freedom to an oppressed people; as the guarantee of liberty of conscience; and ...

Readers want to know all about dinosaurs! Dig into the facts on what made Stegosaurus different from other dinosaurs. Engaging text and images make this book a great choice for information to use in a report or just to read for fun.

Readers want to know all about dinosaurs! They can get all the facts on the giant plant-eating dinosaur Triceratops. Engaging text and images make this book a great choice for information to use in a report or just to read for fun.

Allosaurus ran on two feet and had razor-sharp teeth. But what did it hunt? And why did it have short, bony horns above its eyes? Young readers can get all the facts on this fierce meat-eating dinosaur. Engaging text and images make this book a great choice for information to use in a report or just to read for fun.

When Mya wakes up to a gloomy day, her grandpa asks her how she could make the day brighter. His simple question puts Mya into motion, and together with her little brother, Oliver, and neighbor Addie, she opens the Kindness Booth. Their plan is to spread some sunshine to the neighbors in her apartment complex by helping them throughout the day. But what happens when the booth gets rained out?

Discover why BATS are important to our world in this photo-filled nonfiction book for budding young scientists. Does the spooky image of a bat scare you? These unusual mammals are good for much more than a fright. Bats help pollinate plants. They help keep pests away from crops. And the echolocation they use to find their way around has taught us a lot about navigation. With eye-catching photos, quick facts, and beyond-the-book back matter, Why Do We Need Bats? wi...