South of the Border, West of the Sun

Haruki Murakami

"Growing up in the suburbs in post-war Japan, it seemed to Hajime that everyone but him had brothers and sisters. His sole companion was Shimamoto, also an only child. Together they spent long afternoons listening to her father's record collection. But when his family moved away, the two lost touch. ow ...

Sex, Science and Profits : How people evolved to make money

Terence Kealey

The question 'What is art?' is frequently debated, but 'What is science?' appears to be discussed less often - though the answers could reveal far more about us. Is science a public good? Does science mean progress? Or is science something more exploitative - driven by profit, promoted by businesses and...

Danger Down the Nile (Treasure Hunters #2)

James Patterson & Chris Grabenstein

Four kids on a quest to find the legendary Mines of King Solomon...and their parents. Bick, Beck, Storm and Tommy are navigating their way down the Nile, from hot and dusty Cairo to deep dark jungles, past some seriously bad guys along the way. They'll need all their survival instincts just to make it o...

My Dad Snores

John Williamson; Peter Carnavas (Illustrator)

From one of Australia's most iconic singer-songwirters, John Williamson, comes this hilarious family song, with a special new verse, brought to life by award-winning illustrator Peter Carnavas.What are we going to do?You dad, does he snore too?My dad snores so much that no one else can sleep . . . until...