Exisle imprint: 141 books

The history of warfare and the history of medicine are closely intertwined. The major wars of the last hundred years - from the First World War to more recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan - have driven advances in treatments for wounds and pain management, the use of antibacterial agents and more...

The city of the plains', 'the garden city', 'the cathedral city': Christchurch has traditionally been characterised by its geography, its horticulture and its Anglican heritage. But Christchurch also has a strong literary pedigree, signalled early on by Canterbury settlers like Sarah Amelia Courage,...

Intuition is something most people would have experienced at one time or another; its that gut-feeling or inner voice or sixth sense. Its instinctive by nature, independent of rational analysis or deductive thinking. But can we actively develop our intuition and learn how to better utilise it? Author...

By the acclaimed author of 'The Woman on the Mountain' and 'Rich Land, Wasteland', this collection of true tales about Sharyn Munro's wild neighbours will delight her scores of fans as well as earn her many new ones. For 30 years Sharyn has shared her mountain forest wildlife refuge with the native...

Lessons from my Child is a collection of stories gathered from parents of special-needs children from around the world. In their own words, these parents speak openly and honestly about raising a child with intellectual or physical disabilities the sleepless nights, the long periods of sadness, the...

This heart-warming picture book explores the bond between a father and his daughter. One day, a little girl notices her father mowing the lawn — in the process destroying her favourite flowers. Will she forgive her Dad, and will nature surprise her? Exquisite illustrations combine with lyrical text to create a story perfect for readers aged 48.

We cannot get enough of cats: from ancient times they have occupied a special place in many different cultures around the world. They have also generated a fascinating array of words, expressions and observations, as well as poems, books, movies, cartoons and artworks. In this witty and entertaining...

The Brumby holds a special place in the Australian psyche. Immortalised in films such as The Man from Snowy River and books like the Silver Brumby series, Brumbies epitomise the spirit of freedom and courage beloved by most Australians. Today, however, they face an uncertain future. Considered by...

The essential reference for anyone wanting to perfect their written English! The quality of your written English is your passport to both academic and career success. Whether youre a native speaker or learning English as a second language, its very easy to get confused and make mistakes. This book...

Every parent wants the best for their child, but how do you go about giving your baby or toddler the skills they need to live a happy, fulfilled life? BEST START has the answers! Your babys early experiences and interactions provide them with the beginnings of their self-beliefs, thoughts and feelings;...

A collection of unforgettable images by one of Australia’s foremost nature photographers. Each year, photographers from around the world are invited to enter the prestigious Australian Geographic ANZANG Nature Photographer of the Year competition. (ANZANG refers to the AustraliaNew ZealandAntarcticaNew...

A compelling and informative guide for every parent, 'Raising Stress-Proof Kids' offers an eye-opening view on how the unhealthy and unnecessary stresses of our educational systems as well as outdated perspectives on parenting affect our children. It offers practical advice on how we can significantly...

Infidelity: it happens to millions of people around the world. We all know about Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren, Prince Charles and Princess Diana, Bill and Hillary Clinton, but its not something confined to the rich and famous. The truth is that with every relationship and every marriage comes the possibility...

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is now one of the most common childhood disorders right across the world, with a wealth of conflicting advice available everywhere you look. But most parents want only one thing: to find out what is going on with their child and how they can help them....