Allen & Unwin

Twenty years on from the bestselling success of Buddhism for Mothers, Sarah Napthali remains keen to explore the depths of the human experience. Intrigued by reports of the power of mushrooms, MDMA, LSD, ayahuasca and others, and the immense potential for personal and spiritual growth, she becomes determined to try these medicines and apply what she learns to the challenges she now faces as a newly divorced empty-nester.Over one year, Sarah takes eight psychedelic medicines. She navigates the highs of new romance and travel, but also grapples with the loss of old friends and a confrontation with aching loneliness.The psychedelic renaissance has provided a wealth of empirical evidence about the potential of these medicines, but this is a first-person account, a chance to join someone on their trips, and see how they impact her daily life.

LONGLISTED FOR THE 2026 INDIE BOOK AWARD FOR NON-FICTIONOn 29 July 2023, Erin Patterson hosted a family lunch at her home in the small regional Victorian town of Leongatha. She had invited her parents-in-law, Don and Gail Patterson, and Gail's sister, Heather Wilkinson, and her husband Ian. Erin made beef Wellington for her guests, individual beef eye fillets covered in mushroom paste, wrapped in pastry. The following day, all four guests were taken to hospital, and Heather, Gail and Don died. Ian Wilkinson barely survived. A toxicologist found traces of the highly poisonous death cap mushroom in the remains of the meal. At first, it appeared to be a dreadful accident. As the police investigation continued, the evidence mounted, seeming to point one way. Yet Erin Patterson spun a web of lies, and steadfastly claimed she did not intend to harm her relatives. Greg Haddrick tells the fascinating inside story of the dramatic murder trial, and the forensic evidence that convinced the jury to convict a suburban mother of a gruesome triple murder. With many details not previously revealed in the media, it is the compelling story of a troubled family, and the world's most poisonous mushroom, which is readily found in parks and gardens.

This collection of short stories, memoir, journal entries, essays and poems spans decades of Alex Miller's life. Opening with a moving depiction of Miller's father leaving for war, it closes with a 2023 poem reflecting on solitude and creative labour. Each piece responds to significant life events, engaging with works by prominent Australian artists and authors -including Janine Burke, Jacob Rosenberg, Sidney Nolan and Emily Kame Kngwarreye - who enriched Australia's cultural landscape. Journey to the End of Time forms a companion to The Simplest Words and A Kind of Confession - three volumes constructing an intimate narrative of Miller's life writing works of quiet power and beauty. His wisdom and experience shine in this rewarding anthology.

Throughout our history birdsong has influenced art, poetry and music. It can elevate our mood and bring our backyards to life. We often hear birds singing as we go about our lives, but have you ever wondered who they are singing to and what they are singing abou? he term 'bird brain' has led us to underestimate the brainpower it takes to hear a song, remember it and practise until it is reproduced correctly. In the same way human infants learn to talk, young birds learn their song by listening and remembering the sounds produced by their parents. Not only that, birds use different songs and calls, and different pitch, tone and volume, depending on who they're communicating with and what they want to say-much like the way we vary our speech. Why Do Birds Sing? provides an insight into the world of bird communication that will surprise and delight you. It's an absorbing and informative book filled with answers to many of the common and often uncommon questions we ask about birdsong. After reading this book you will never listen to a bird song in the same way!

Deep in Tasmania's remote valleys and mountains grow trees whose direct ancestors lived with dinosaurs. Many are thousands of years old, some over ten millennia. Prize-winning nature writer Andrew Darby takes us on an island odyssey to discover these ancient survivors: the mysterious King's Lomatia, perhaps the oldest single tree alive; the primeval King Billy, Pencil and Huon pines with their stories of human admiration and destruction; and the majestic giant eucalypts. He shares tales of the scientists and nature-lovers who identified these ancients and now work to protect them from climate change and fire, offering hope for their future.

Hip-hop dance teacher Evie Scott lands the opportunity of a lifetime when she''s cast in a blockbuster movie opposite her teenage crush, Hollywood heartthrob Austin Reynolds. But the person Evie can''t stop thinking about isn''t Austin-it''s his grumpy, sharp-tongued manager, Kye Evans.A gifted dancer who grew up in foster care, Kye owes everything to Austin and his family. Now a skilled manager and publicist, he''s spent years cleaning up Austin''s messes, but it''s his own past he''d rather keep buried. And the last thing he needs is a distraction like Evie.As Evie and Kye dance their way through the chaos of the movie set, their chemistry ignites on and off the stage. Through late-night rehearsals and flirtatious dance moves, Evie and Kye''s connection blossoms. But as old wounds threaten to reopen, they must decide if they''re brave enough to face their fears and embrace the life-changing love they never saw coming.

Matildas midfielder Katrina Gorry became a household name during Australia''s captivating 2023 Women''s World Cup campaign, but her journey to football stardom was far from straightforward. After years battling eating disorders and contemplating retirement from the sport she''d loved since age six, everything changed when she embarked on solo IVF treatments. The birth of daughter, Harper, in 2021 revolutionized Gorry''s perspective, rekindling her passion for football and fostering newfound respect for her body''s capabilities. Her story embodies resilience and determination - a gutsy athlete who not only achieved her dreams but transcended them through personal transformation.

''A grace filled, God filled book of truth and wonder and the glorious mystical experience of faith.'' Stan Grant ''Inspiring and engrossing'' Richard Glover ''A trustworthy and encouraging blueprint for Christians everywhere'' Anthony Fisher The first Christians confronted a cultural environment vastly more hostile than today''s. They had no powerful backers, very little money and numbered no more than a few hundred. Yet they revolutionised the ancient world and spread their movement far and wide. There is a deep, pervasive crisis of meaning and purpose across all Western societies today. Greg Sheridan encourages us to listen to the voices of the early Christians and emulate their commitment, integrity, resilience and smarts. He shows how early Christians built communities, met persecution with courage and grace, dispensed universal mercy during plagues, pioneered equality for women, and redefined the nature and purpose of the human experience, always with Jesus Christ at the centre of their lives. He also charts the journeys of modern Christians who live by those same values today: Leila and Danny Abdallah, who met great suffering with great forgiveness, young people making a radical commitment to faith, country pastors, and Christians inspired to welcome and help the homeless. He profiles cultural leaders who communicate Christianity with great effect, including Marilynne Robinson, Jordan Peterson, Bishop Robert Barron, Pastor Mark Varughese, former US Vice President Mike Pence and Dallas Jenkins, the creator of The Chosen television series. It''s a powerful and inspiring message of what living Jesus-centric lives, seeing God in every human being, and finding access to the transcendent can mean for ordinary people. It could once again transform our fractious, polarised world. ''This book is deeply encouraging for Christians, and perhaps thought-provoking for secularists.'' Sydney Morning Herald ''A wonderful mix of historical observation, social commentary and moving interviews'' Michael Bird ''A clarion call to return to the raw, revolutionary faith of the early church'' Russell Evans

'Twas the night before Easter,the workshop was busy! There were baskets to fill and eggs to make pretty. There was so much to do for the big Easter quest. And the Bunny herself? She was, honestly, stressed. When one plucky duck steps up to help out the Easter Bunny, no one expects the outcome to be quite so eggsplosive! Sometimes a catastrophe is just what you need to see the world in a whole new rosy light! Easter has never been this fabulous! Told in sprightly rhyme by bestselling and much-loved children's book author, comedian, podcaster and social media sensation Tanya Hennessy, with gorgeous illustrations by Sophie Kent, Pink Easter is a truly joyous celebration of friendship, teamwork and Easter. The perfect picture book for: - Toddlers and preschoolers - Sharing with your kids at Easter - Parents looking for a chocolate alternative - Fans of Tanya Hennessy's warm, inclusive humour Other bestselling books by Tanya Hennessy: Pink Santa Drumroll Please, It's Stevie Louise Spotlight please, It's Stevie Louise

'A tense and claustrophobic mystery told with startling wit' Tim Minchin'Swerves from cosy Christie homage into something far more brutal' GuardianIt's 1925, and the Empress of Australia sails toward New York with a full passenger manifest. When a body is discovered onboard, Inspector Archie Daniels begins investigating - but one murder becomes two, then three. Racing against time to prevent disaster, Daniels realizes no one is safe, from entitled first-class passengers to those deemed 'dregs of empire' below deck. With nowhere to run on the open Atlantic, the killer remains among them. The Empress Murders delivers a razor-sharp, mind-bendingly clever whodunnit that doubles as a bloodthirsty mystery and scathing examination of British Empire excess as its sun begins setting.

Sometimes people fall. It happens. Sometimes people are pushed. Sometimes people jump. And sometimes there''s someone there to catch them. The summer Beth turns sixteen, she grows. She grows so fast her bones hurt and she feels like throwing up. Everyone - including Etienne, the boy who lives over the road - looks at her differently. Then she starts catching people. People who are falling out of trees or from tall buildings. Soon Beth discovers that helping strangers sometimes hurts. Sometimes it also hurts or annoys the people she loves. It isn''t great for her school grades, either. Is there a way to balance family and friendship and basketball and romance and ... catching? An extraordinary story about finding out who you are, and discovering who you want to be.''Catch is a graceful exploration of what it means to hold others up while trying to find your own balance, and learning to trust yourself, even when the ground is shifting beneath your feet.'' --Karys McEwen, Books+Publishing

'A brilliant guide to mastering your inner world and finding true fulfilment and happiness' Deepak Chopra'Sarah Grynberg is a wise and wonderful person, and this book is a gift that will touch countless lives' Johann Hari'A book for the soul. Sarah graciously shares her life to help you find yours' Liz HayesEver feel like you're hurtling through life, unable to slow down? Things might look good outside, but you're running on empty with no time to reflect on what it's all for. Greatness is the antidote to this discontented feeling - it's about self-knowledge, taking control, and finding meaning beyond modern noise. After experiencing burnout in a high-pressure job, Sarah Grynberg transformed her life and now shares the journey. Drawing from personal stories, mindset coaching, and interviews with thought leaders on her podcast A Life of Greatness, she reveals simple, everyday practices to reconnect with yourself and reclaim your greatness.

This is what happens when you put a pair of unemployed teenagers in charge of a sudden death investigation. What we lack in investigative skills we make up for in free time.Heidi''s meant to be having the time of her life on exchange in Switzerland, but instead she''s cold, all alone and on an involuntary dairy-free diet. So when she hears the news of her brother Felix''s death, she readily jumps on the first plane home to Perth. To be completely honest, Felix wasn''t that much of a brother, so Heidi''s not crying buckets - but she''s not exactly happy either. Thanks to an epic betrayal by her (ex) best friend and (ex) boyfriend, Heidi has absolutely nothing to do and no one to talk to. That''s until Patrick, the wisecracking younger brother of Felix''s widow, convinces her that they need to investigate her brother''s mysterious death. Will Heidi and Patrick get to the bottom of Felix''s death - and do they really want t? ?

Amalia''s life runs like clockwork: school, family book club, hanging out with her best (and only) friend Mae. It''s comfortable in its predictability.So when Mae announces she''s ready to start dating - against the wishes of her strict parents - Amalia''s world is thrown into chaos. Forever the dutiful friend, she agrees to help set Mae up with the hottest boy in class: Kasun. The only problem? He''s Amalia''s secret crush. Adopting the role of wingwoman, Amalia does her best to navigate an unfamiliar world of parties and romantic drama. Meanwhile, she grows closer to Kasun''s best mates, Jake and Laeli, who frustrate and intrigue her in equal measure. When misunderstandings (and secret kisses) threaten to derail relationships, Amalia is left more confused than ever. Who does she really want to be with? Can the set-up girl ever become the main character of the story?A feel-good romantic comedy of errors, where the road to love rarely runs straight!''Funny, romantic and relatable - a queer delight.'' Erin Gough, award-winning author of Amelia Westlake and Into the Mouth of the Wolf''Utterly charming.'' Jodi McAlister, bestselling author of Valentine and Here For The Right Reasons

The incredible story of 2024 Co-Australian of the Year, Richard Scolyer, as he uses his groundbreaking melanoma science to fight his own ''incurable'' diagnosis with brain cancer.A dedicated doctor. A devastating diagnosis. A chance for a medical revolution.Skin cancer is this country''s most common cancer, and melanoma the deadliest form of it. Richard Scolyer, together with his colleagues at Melanoma Institute Australia, has dedicated years to groundbreaking research and succeeded in transforming even the most advanced cases of melanoma into a largely curable disease. Then last year, at the peak of his life, Richard was devastated when he was diagnosed with an incurable brain cancer. As a world-leading clinician and cancer researcher, Richard was never going to accept the status quo - including a medical approach unchanged in nearly two decades and an expectation of little more than a year to live. He instead chose to undertake world-first experimental treatment for his brain cancer, based on melanoma science. His brave decision could shorten or save his life-the only certainty is that it will push the brain cancer field forward and ultimately help save the lives of others. This is his story.

OVER ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD! Tashi is as brave as he is clever. For thirty years, Tashi has been telling fabulous stories. He escaped from a war lord in a faraway place and flew to this country on the back of a swan. And he wished he could find a friend just like Jack. In this, the first book of his daring adventures, Tashi tells Jack about the time he tricked the last dragon of all. This special anniversary edition of the beloved children''s book includes two bonus short stories and the out-of-print classic Tashi and the Wicked Magician, plus never-before-seen illustrations from Kim Gamble''s sketchbooks. ''The Tashi stories are some of my all-time favourites: a world within a world and a magical place for children to lose themselves in.'' Sally Rippin, Australian Children''s Laureate and bestselling author ''All children should meet Tashi. He can be their mentor on the road to reading, feeding their imaginations with fantastic stories. The Tashi stories have the evergreen qualities of classics.'' Magpies ''I read my kids Tashi - it''s this story that they love.'' Angelina Jolie