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Laura Cassai won our hearts on Masterchef with her wonderful ability to create and produce beautiful Italian dishes that spoke of an ingrained knowledge of food and cooking well beyond her years. Laura lives, breathes and dreams food: she is the real deal. Her early memories consist of standing on a chair at the kitchen table mixing pasta dough alongside her mum and nonna. When she turned six she travelled with her family to spend two years living in Tuscany. There gathering ingredients, communal cooking and sharing food was the order of the day. From her Italian heritage, to her Australian home, and the cooking adventures and challenges of Masterchef, My Italian Kitchen is the culmination of Laura's experience in cooking thus far. Presented in a package accessible to both young and old, this is an offering of classic and modern Italian dishes. Chapters include: Antipasti, The Garden, The Sea, The Land, Sweets and The Pantry with around 75 recipes, including many of her famous Masterchef dishes such as Rolled gnocchi with porcini mushroom, caramelized onions and crispy sage; Grilled scampi with anchovy butter; and her modern take on tiramisu - Chestnut forest. Laura's accomplishments in the kitchen are an inspiration for young people nationwide, and her book -chock full of stunning photography, scrumptious recipes, and useful tips -means anyone can create beautiful, authentic Italian dishes in their own home!

In Breakfast: Morning, Noon and Night, Fern Green encourages readers to enjoy their most-loved meal at any time of the day. Covering all the morning favourites, and often adding an indulgent or inspired twist, she shares recipes for sweet and savoury dishes that you won't be able to confine to just the morning hours. Simple but satisfying, and super easy to prepare, these recipes will suit any time of day. Try smoked salmon and eggs served with quinoa crackers, apple, sorrel and crispy capers; cheese on toast gets upgraded to griddled halloumi served with basil, tomato and ciabatta; and waffles get a delicious side of maple and blueberry butter. Fern also takes inspiration from breakfasts with more exotic flavor combinations, such as the Adai Indian cr pe with coconut chutney, and Mexican corn and zucchini hash with fried egg. These mouth-watering dishes show how you can make breakfast favorites work at any time of the day.

In its first year as a daily cartoon blog on Facebook, Off The Leash developed a regular daily following of half a million dog lovers from around the world, and has become a place where people who are passionate about pooches share anecdotes, pictures and jokes. Capturing the secret thoughts and dreams of dogs, Rupert Fawcett's cartoons are brilliantly observed - and touchingly true to life. As well as the best dog photos sent in by fans of Off The Leash, A Dog's Best Friend rounds up a new selection of touching, hilarious drawings of dogs of every size, shape and breed doing what they do best: stealing beds, out-smarting cats and questing for the perfect stick ...

The Mekong is one of Asia's most famous rivers, twisting through gorgeous rainforests and mountains. Join Luke Nguyen as he journeys down the river, immersing himself in the culture and communities of the countries he visits, learning stories and histories from each region as well as sampling and recreating local cuisines. Luke begins his travels in China where he explores the centuries old traditions of the Yunnan Province. He moves to Myanmar where he uncovers some of the country's unique flavours, and then onto Northern Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and finally Vietnam, Luke's homeland and the location of this mighty river's floodplains. From China to Vietnam contains over 70 recipes that celebrate popular dishes as well as lesser-known regional delicacies. Sample chargrilled pork grilled in bamboo from Thailand, steamed lemongrass and dill fish from Laos, tea-infused sesame dumplings from China or for the more adventurous, clay-pot cola chicken from Cambodia. With heartwarming stories, breathtaking location photography and stunning images, From China to Vietnam is a must-have cookbook that will be treasured for many years to come.

A sumptuously photographed French cookbook with simple, elegant recipes that will transport food lovers, Francophiles, and armchair travelers to an old farmhouse in southwest France. When Mimi Thorisson and her husband moved with their children from Paris to a small town in out-of-the-way M doc, she did not quite know what was in store for them. She found wonderful ingredients from local farmers and the neighboring woods and, most important, time to cook. Her aspirational blog, Manger, was born, chronicling the family's seasonal meals and life in an old farmhouse, all photographed by her husband. These recipes -including Roast Chicken with Herbs and Cr me Fra che, C pe and Parsley Tartlets, Winter Vegetable Cocotte, Apple Tart with Orange Flower Water, and Salted Butter Cr me Caramel -will bring a touch of the French countryside into any home.

Mr Wilkinson's Simply Dressed Salads is the latest offering from the British-born chef and author who came to prominence after the success of his first book, Mr Wilkinson's Favourite Vegetables. Matt Wilkinson's passion is based on sourcing the very best seasonal and local produce to make simple dishes that allow the flavours of fine ingredients to shine through. His ethos is simple: food in season tastes the best, especially when it's grown in tune with nature. This book follows the seasons and is filled with 52 stunning salad recipes that are both meals in themselves or fantastic accompaniments that can be shared as part of a main meal. The design is intricate, melding soft colours and beautiful produce photography with botanic-style illustrations from famed Melbourne artist, Miso, and a strong typographic aesthetic. Try a salad of zucchini flowers, ribbons and grilled zucchini with quinoa and smoked tomato dressing or bio-dynamic rice, dried sweet fruits, feta, nuts and seeds. For something simple think Summer leaves, lime salt and a mint vinaigrette or Beans with smoked almonds and a honey dressing. Delve into something more hearty such as Spanner crab and bottarga scattered through mustard and spinach leaves. Recipes for salad dressings are ingeniously presented as an illustrative 'family tree' that match different flavour 'families' with ingredients. In addition, there is a section for homemade cordials and drinks to help quench a thirst whatever the season. With whimsical stories and tips for picking the best ingredients, as well as great design, Mr Wilkinson's Simply Dressed Salads is a fine, inspiring and complementary addition for any cooking enthusiast.

In I Want to Sleep, Harriet Griffey helps you to understand, address and overcome sleep issues as she explores the roots of sleep problems and offers practical advice on dealing with them. Harriet starts with the basics and looks at what sleep is and why we need it, as well as circadian rhythms and cycles. She explores patterns of sleep for babies, teenagers and adults, and goes on to cover common sleep issues like shift work, jet lag and worry, as well as more intense problems like insomnia. She also offers tips on relaxation, naps and sleep hygiene. Offering guidance and solutions, from the mainstream to alternative, Harriet's helpful advice is presented in a beautifully illustrated book that you will find you love to dip in and out of as you discover how to get the perfect night's sleep.

With the stress and strains of modern life, it is increasingly difficult to be the peaceful and serene spirit that we all wish to be. In I Want to Be Calm, Harriet Griffey explores the issues we may face in our day-to-day lives that make us feel stressed, anxious, depressed or overwhelmed, and shares practical advice on how to overcome them. Covering topics such as the worry cycle, managing emotions and mindful meditation, Harriet shows how to implement easy but effective approaches to find calm. She looks at how we can practice mindfulness at home and work, how to pursue better relationships and making mindful decisions like choosing peace and living in the moment, plus more. Beautifully illustrated throughout, I Want to Be Calm will still the mind and relax the body, bringing you peace and happiness.

In I Should Have Saida Daisy de Villeneuve combines her quirky illustrations with unassuming snippets of dialogue between men and women, as she explores the everyday drama of modern day friendship and love. Hilarious and poignant at the same time, Daisy depicts the scenarios where you wish you had said that thing to an ex, 'love interest', or any man on the street who has left you reeling after a snarky comment. With a sketchbook, diary-style design, the pared-down but stylish illustrations are captioned with type-writing style text, guaranteed to make you laugh: "Where do you meet these guys?" He said. "I should have said, where did I meet you?" "Oh, handsome, you always have a young lady on your arm!" She said. "That's what they are there for," he said. I should have left then. A gritty and humorous look at modern day relationships, I Should Have Saida is a rich and affecting comedy of manners, an extended discourse on the nature - and more often than not the failure - of communication between male and female friends and lovers.

So you're thinking of bringing home an adorable puppy or dog to share your life with? A furry friend who will spend weekends accompanying you to farmers' markets; who is just as comfortable on the bus as he is frolicking with children in the park; who is equal parts well-behaved, adorable, loyal and charming. But what are you supposed to do with your four-legged friend when you're at work? And what if you want to go out for dinner and come home late one night, what then? And hang on, you've just remembered that you don't have a garden. I mean, can you even HAVE a dog if you don't have a garden?! Fear not, as help is at hand. In Dog About Town, urban dog trainer and behaviourist Louise Glazebrook offers essential wisdom for any current or potential dog owners. From guidance on which breed of pooch is right for you, to behavioural advice, information on vaccinations, food, sleeping arrangements and tissue obsessions (as well as countless other things you hadn't even thought of), this book has something for every puppy or dog owner. With a slant on urban living, Dog About Town is the perfect addition for anyone whose dog needs to be socialised beyond the confines of their back garden. Fun and informative, Louise's witty book is beautifully illustrated throughout.

Billy Law takes dude food to the next level, with staunch, hearty fare that goes beyond the bland steak and veg. Man Food is guaranteed to bring a smile to every comfort-food-lover's face. Breakfast on Spicy Beer and Maple Candied Bacon, Revel in the bear hug of Lobster Mac n Cheese, chow down on a Wagyu Dirty Burger, master the Perfect Sunday Roast and finish it off with Deep Dish Bourbon Maple Pecan Pie. Boasting a rockstar list of man-crowd pleasers like Maple chipotle sticky ribs, Soft shell crab souvlaki, Spicy oyster po-boys and the most infamous beast of them all - the Turducken - (a dish consisting of a deboned chicken stuffed into a deboned duck, which is in turn stuffed into a deboned turkey.) Man Food is destined to turn the boys'-night in into the boys'-night win. Featuring Billy's bold food photography and urban-hip design, paired with atmospheric shots from Billy's travels around the US, South Africa, Vietnam and the Middle East, this book will bring eye-popping colour and mouthwatering flavour to dude food.

All the Cats in the World is a delightful gift of happiness to put a smile on any cat lover's face. Cute and uplifting, All the Cats in the World celebrates cats everywhere. With photographs from all around the world, it is a quirky take on cats happily ensconced in life everywhere on the planet. From Morocco to Norway, Africa to Asia, cats are living in a wide variety of lifestyles, from the cozy couches of living rooms in the US, to the rocky cliffs of Petra, Jordan. When Jesse and his partner, Mikala, set out on a global photographic adventure to frame the world in their own unique way, they formed collections of images which meant something to them, and one of these collections formed around the hundreds of beautiful feline friends they came across along the way. This book is a celebration of these intriguingly curious animals that hold a place in the hearts of people all over the world.

Featuring over 300 recipes, this is the ultimate best-of collection from Donna Hay - a showcase of classic dishes with her signature modern twist. Containing updated family favourites as well as new flavours, the new classics has everything you've ever wanted to cook. The essential book for every kitchen, it's exactly the food that we want to cook and eat now. A gorgeously rich and deluxe hardback with stunning finishes and embellishments, presented in Donna's trademark elegant, simple style, the new classics is the perfect gift, coffee table book or kitchen bench reference book.

From deep, supple and mouth-filling Shiraz to golden botrytised Riesling, from delicious gooseberry and grass-driven Sauvignon Blanc to the generosity of sun-kissed Chardonnay, Australia produces wines that are among the best in the world. The diversity of Australian landscapes and soils ensures an optimal environment for every variety of wine grape, whether the cool climate of Tasmania for Pinot Noir, or the Mediterranean summers of the Margaret River in Western Australia for Cabernet Sauvignon. James Halliday analyses every wine region in Australia - and there are over seventy - in this definitive book. He studies the types of grapes grown, the soil, the climate, the winegrowing history, and also introduces the most famous and respected wineries, winemakers and their signature wines. Each section is sumptuously illustrated and features a specially created map highlighting geographic landmarks and the location of the wineries. James Halliday's Wine Atlas of Australia is a masterwork by Australia's leading wine critic and authority.

In 2005 Steve Jobs gave his first and only 'commencement address' - a lecture given to a graduating class of 23,000 students at Stanford University in the US. This lecture resulted in 26 million views once it hit the web. An opportunity for Jobs to pause and reflect, the lecture allowed Jobs to provide a personal and professional summation of his remarkable life. Steve Jobs' Life By Design is based on this lecture, as George Beahm connects the dots and provides the examples, context and perspective from Jobs' life to expand on each lesson Jobs shared.

Gelato Messina, the cookbook, is beautifully illustrated and fully photographic, filled with the recipes that made this Sydney establishment so famous. The book is split into two sections: one features basic recipes along with step-by-step instructions and technique tips on how to make the foundation flavours commonly used in Gelato Messina's work - try Dulce De Leche, Pear and Rhubarb, Poached Figs in Masala or Salted Caramel and White Chocolate; the second showcases Gelato Messina's spectacular gelati cakes and mini-creations. Learn how to make your very own Dr Evil's Magic Mushroom with a Mini-me on the side. Indulge in a Royal with Cheese, ice cream-style, or try your hand at Gelato Messina's signature gelato cake, Hazelnut Zucotto. These recipes will challenge everything you believed about ice cream, but the results will be worth it. Since opening in Sydney in 2002 Gelato Messina has set the benchmark for gelato in Australia. Their aim is simple: to create the best gelati using only the freshest ingredients and to make everything from scratch. As they say, `From the meticulous roasting and endless grind of pistachios, to the baking of our own apple pies and brownies, or to the sweet smell of stewed spiced rhubarb, absolutely everything is made lovingly in-house by our little team of mad professors.` Gelato Messina take their gelati seriously, and the results can be seen in the fabulous and crazy creations that are displayed in their shop window every day. No more are the days of two scoops or three, Gelato Messina's cakes and ice creams are works of art in their own right. Hamburgers are reimagined using milk chocolate crackle gelato, an apricot 'egg' along with compressed cucumber; the traditional black forest gateaux is reinvented as a futuristic sculpture, complete with kirsch semi freddo, amarena cherries and chocolate fondant gelato; and their unique take on the '80s classic, bombe Alaska is filled with raspberry sorbet and chocolate fondant, served on a bed of flourless chocolate sponge and finished with the finest Italian meringue. Gelato Messina isn't just different, it's out of this world.