In the hours after September 11, 2001, Aaron Tait deployed to the Persian Gulf as a seventeen-year-old military officer. This is the story of what happened next. Far Horizons is a globe-spanning coming-of-age memoir of a fighter turned peace-seeker on a vibrant journey of transformation, adventure and love, set against backdrops of the Iraq War, Africa and the world beyond. Fresh and introspective, it will lead you to exploring not only the far corners of the world but also the un...

Perfect book for wildlife, nature and animal lovers, passionate conservationists and the nature-curious among us. This book explores the lives and diversity of Australia's newest naturalists, Nature People shares the important work being done by conservationists and wildlife carers across the country. It features stories and interviews with a wide range of inspiring subjects – from palaeontologist Adele Pentland to quoll expert Steve Haslam – as well as stunning animal and nature ...

Debut novel from author Tanya Scott is an Australian writer, doctor and educator. Her love of twisty mysteries has made her an accidental crime writer. A gritty crime thriller where old secrets collide with deadly new threats. Luke Harris has worked hard to bury his violent past. Now he's back in Melbourne, chasing a quiet life, a normal job, his own house and a dog. But Luke's old life isn't done with him. When he crosses paths with Gus Alberici, the ruthless crime bo...

The Little Book of Influence: 8 Keys to Transformative Communication Meet communications expert Jordana Borensztajn, who dressed as a giant Like button and got escorted out of Facebook's Silicon Valley headquarters. Who bombed so spectacularly on a cruise ship that passengers demanded she get off mid-sail. Who wedged a raw egg in her mouth seeking social media fame and, instead, injured her jaw. Through visceral stories that make you wince and laugh, The Little Book of Influence o...

The Last Tibetan Kingdom, A Journey in Search of Home. Having lost the anchor of home it was as though I needed to fix upon some other unchanging and seemingly permanent thing, otherwise I would sink. When Author Rose Lane's family home is sold, she loses more than bricks and mortar - she loses her last sense of belonging. Born into a family marked by silence and grief, she has always been an outsider. Now, untethered, she turns her gaze to a distant place she's only read ab...

In Red Brick Thinking, bestselling author Donna McGeorge delivers a game-changing philosophy about how to work and live in a way that leaves you more fulfilled and more satisfied. Think smarter, simpler and more powerful decision-making. Inside, you'll learn why our instinct to add complexity is counterproductive to getting things done. Discover what happens when you start to strategically subtract the bricks that weigh you down ― from meetings and busy work to the overstimulation and h...

Would you recognize the signs of an AI takeover? Daniel Bennett almost doesn’t. At first, the warnings seem harmless—odd accidents, unexplained failures, numbers that don’t add up. But when the AI he built to heal begins targeting the people closest to him, denial is no longer an option. Castor, the world’s most advanced AI, has its own definition of survival. Every decision is logical. Every sacrifice is calculated. And every life it takes is just another step toward a stronger f...

Mastering the Art of Deception: A twisty operatic noir-edged espionage thriller. She’s a spy. He’s her teacher. One artifact could kill them both. Annouie Bach is finished. Finished lying to her best friend. Finished scraping by. Finished pretending. Then her handler makes her an offer: find the lost manuscript, and she’s free. The catch? Go undercover as a student of Antony Meyer-Edwards a brilliant, arrogant music prodigy with secrets darker than he...

Success isn’t a secret. It’s a system. In How to Manifest Success, renowned Australian entrepreneur, lawyer and philanthropist Hilton Misso delivers a transformative guide to achieving success in both your professional and personal life. Through 50 impactful lessons learned over 60 years of experience in business, law and investment, Misso reveals a proven system — combining mindset mastery and disciplined manifestation — for realising your goals as a business leader, entrepreneur...

There was a kind of grotesquerie to the dazzle and magnificence, a vicious underlay of thorns beneath the bed of roses, and a vast shadow floating, looming overhead. The kingdom was forever at war, and there was an eerie strangeness in the shining trio of the king, his wife, and the little princess from Savoy. It is 1696. Louis XIV, absolute monarch in his sunset years, with his secret wife by his side, believes his grandson will succeed him and will continue the dynasty. As part of the...

The Heart-Centered Leader: Transformation and Healing from Narcissistic Abuse to Self-Empowerment In The Heart-Centered Leader, Jane Phipps, an award-nominated executive, COO, and consultant shares her effective bespoke leadership model built from the real-life experiences of overcoming toxic workplaces, gender bias, exclusion, and the lasting impact of a narcissistic parent. Through her inspirational personal story, Jane imparts a leadership philosophy developed to overcome the c...

Unlock resilience and influence by rewriting the stories you tell yourself. A practical guide for leaders, professionals, and high-performers, transform from just surviving to thriving by mastering the hidden force that shapes our lives: self-talk. We live in the age of burnout, uncertainty, and relentless change. But the biggest obstacle isn’t the economy, competition, or even AI – it’s the stories we tell ourselves. Grounded in 30 years of journalism, leadership, and brand...

What would you do if you thought each day on earth might just be your last? Lucky by name. Not so lucky by nature. Adopted twins Nora and Stevie Lucky have always been close, despite being total opposites. When their mother dies, Nora convinces Stevie to search for their biological parents, only to come face-to-face with a life-changing revelation that sends them spiralling in opposite directions. With their careers, love lives and even their sisterly bond at risk, the...

Birthing with Trauma and Fear: A Guide to an Empowering Birth Experience Book by Moran Liviani This is the book every woman wants to read in preparation for birth, because at its core it applies to every woman. The book covers Moran own birth stories and journey to becoming a Therapist and advocate for Birth Trauma and Fundamentalism. This book is for everyone linked to supporting the birthing journey! To connect with Moran ... www.2life.com.au/birthing-with-trau...

Manage Self, Lead Others: Constructive Conversations, True Self-Leadership, and Culture You Can't Fake. Manage Self, Lead Others invites you into real, unfiltered conversations with over 50 global experts across industries and continents, revealing the building blocks of standout leadership and true self-leadership. From the art of performance conversations and receiving feedback, to shaping culture and leading self, each chapter builds momentum. Discover how to foster psychologic...

Why’d You Think You Could Do That? Podcast ... Inspiring Podcast About People Who Defy Limits A Podcast About People Who Say YES! to the Impossible Conversations with ordinary people who had an extraordinary belief in themselves - and did something no one saw coming. Why’d You Think You Could Do That? is a podcast hosted by Sam Penny ... episodes explores the bold, bizarre, and often hilarious moments when people took big risks ...sometimes succeeding, sometimes crashing spe...

The 1% Good Club: The Simple Way To Transform Your Mental Health in Just 14 Minutes a Day. In The 1% Good Club, author Cooper Chapman reveals a fresh and exciting new approach to managing your mental health. Chapman, an ex-pro surfer and founder of The Good Human Factory, reveals how dedicating 14 minutes ― just 1% ― of your day to wellness will transform your mindset, mood and outlook. Not only will you embrace a positive new sense of self-awareness, but you'll also learn how to ...

The Hardiness Effect Grow from Stress, Optimise Health, Live Longer From author Paul Taylor Choose the path that makes you stronger and discover resilience 2.0 Modern life offers an endless stream of comfort and convenience, but the truth is that this path is making us sicker and unhappier than ever. The Hardiness Effect offers a revolutionary approach that goes beyond resilience, showing you how to harness your mind and body for a life well lived. Dr Paul Taylor, psyc...

On the eve of their wedding, Jackson discovers something he can’t forgive about his fiancee Sara. As he tries to make himself disappear so that he won’t be found by her and her violent family, he connects with international art dealer Sebastian Lee who offers him an escape route – but at what cost? Gripping and unputdownable, Killing for Sport is a high-octane thriller set in the world of international organised crime, from one of Australia’s best-loved media personalities. From d...

The Maskeys explores an outlaw family in a small Australian town where love, loyalty, and revenge collide. A darkly comic, emotionally raw novel set in a small Australian town where the unruly dynamics of a dysfunctional “no‑good” family unravel. At its heart is Rodney, a physically slight dreamer living in a forest tending the Maskeys’ marijuana plantation, whose kidnapping by a vengeful local sets off a cascade of secrets, betrayals, and unlikely love. Though the family patriarc...