Random House Australia: 1821 books

The Gentle Art of Persuasion teaches you how to argue effectively! Much of life is spent in arguing, domestically, at work, professionally, or it just happens that way. Most arguments are futile wastes of time. Neither the participants nor the audience learn anything. Between men in crowded...

How the law can let us down 'The presumption of innocence is the keystone of liberty. Yet it is constantly under attack and is liable to be whittled away, particularly in times of crisis. It is for all thinking citizens to ensure that the presumption of innocence is a reality.' It is...

Back in 1957, nine-year-old Zidra Vincent met Jim Cadwallader for the first time. Fourteen years later, their bond of friendship - forged during a childhood in the beautiful coastal town of Jingera - is still strong. But is friendship all they dream of? Jim is now a respected war correspondent in...

It's Not Etiquette: A Guide To Modern Manners gives you the answers to appropriate behaviour. Is there a polite way to 'shush' a chatty person at the movies? Is it rude to arrive at a dinner party without a gift? Is there such a thing as 'fashionably late'? How do I escape boring conversation?...

An insider's guide to getting the best for you and your baby in pregnancy and birth - by a midwife who knows it all. You're pregnant and you want the best for you and your baby. This book is a must-have manual that reveals the secrets women need to know to get the best for themselves and their...

Full of tips and advice from bestselling author Jan Roberts, Great Stuff to Know: When You're Pregnant is the ultimate pregnancy guide. Whether it's your first child or your fourth, being pregnant can be a stressful time for any mum-to-be. From changes in your body and mood to dealing with...

Do you ever find it hard to remember how you ever found the time to have your kids in the first place? Do you ever find yourself completely sapped with exhaustion, but still feel as though you haven't done half the things you needed to get done today? Imagine reading this job advertisement...

What's our most precious resource? Children. What's the most valuable thing any child can have? A parent who loves and values them and will help them become the best they can be. And where do fathers go for advice on being that kind of parent? Fathers, you say, not mothers? Now that's...

Tasty Express is full of easy-to-make, easy-to-take, wholesome and adventurous cooking from multi-talented food blogger, Sneh Roy. Tasty Express is your invitation to sample more than 100 exciting recipes from renowned blogger Sneh Roy of the award-winning blog, Cook Republic. Her simple but...

Supercharge your health and look your glowing best every day of your life with great advice from Dr Joanna McMillan, the official nutritionist of the Channel 9 Today show. We all know we should look after our health, but what motivates most women to get to the gym or decline that second helping...

'The most remarkable story I've ever heard' Richard Fidler For ten years a man calling himself Will Power lived in near-total isolation in northern New South Wales, foraging for food, eating bats and occasionally trading for produce. But who was this mysterious man who roamed the forest...

How to raise confident, resilient kids! Kids need strong, confident leadership ... from their parents. That's quite a challenge these days, as they grow up at the speed of light and parents are unsure of their place in the lives of their children. And today's kids live with pressures that previous...

IN FEBRUARY 1534 a radical religious sect whose disciples were being persecuted throughout Europe seized the city of M�nster, in the German-speaking land of Westphalia. They were convinced that they were God's Elect, specially chosen by the Almighty to be the first to ascend to Paradise on...

How to cook delicious recipes for large and small crowds of family and friends, from the bestselling original Australian MasterChef, Julie Goodwin. Julie Goodwin's first cookbook, Our Family Table, was loved by many for its combination of simple and delicious recipes, and affectionate family...