He’s tried every diet: Atkins, South Beach, Pritikin… Problem is he still can’t get his pants on in the morning. And he got few of the genes of his famous brother, Mel. In his early forties with a job he hates and lifestyle that is killing him, Chris is having more than a mid-life crisis. He’s having a life and death crisis.

“What will I cook for dinner?” is the desperate cry of overworked women every night.  No Maggie Groff answers their call with 100 easy-to-follow recipes as well as brilliant tips to make every woman one step closer to that elusive Superwoman status…without the stress.  Why cook from scratch when you can be a hoax cook in half the time?  It’s time to fake the bake and take the credit.

Whose decision is it to perform a caesarean - the mother's or the doctor's? Author Michelle Hamer had four children by caesarean and had now written a book to give all women the chance to consider their birthing options with confidence. Packed with expert advice from midwives and medical professionals, and with real life experiences from mothers, it answers the questions everyone wants to know.

Your head is inside the mouth of a crocodile...you're choking on a cheeseburger...struggling to play footy with a broken neck... Welcome to How it Feels an incredible collection of true Australian stories of survival, endurance, heroism and tragedy.

Ever wanted to know how it feels to be attacked by a croc, win Tattslotto, die and come back to life or be brainwashed by a cult? This is a collection of the most gripping, horrifying, funny and bizarre true life stories you're ever likely to read. Journalist Michelle Hamer has collected amazing tales that reveal the extraordinary strength that visits the human spirit when the unthinkable does actually happen.

The World is changing. Children, more than ever before, are highly sensitive to subtle energies through which they are intuitively and naturally connected to an infinite source of inner wisdom and creativity.In this straightforward and down-to-earth guide to nurturing and developing your child's natural intuitive gifts. Offering practical tools and advice, Generation Intuitive also features a range of entertaining visualisations, games and exercises to help children tap into their intuition and explore all its wondrous possibilities.

Discover how to re-awaken the parts of you that have been sleeping, reclaim your passion for living, and nourish yourself in body and spirit. Find new ways to dissolve moments of sadness and despair, and simple touches that will warm your days. Rediscover your faith in yourself and your ability to make good decisions. Savour the gifts of seasons, and the endless opportunities to celebrate the joy of being alive. Maggie Hamilton shares insights that will help you arrive at your own special place in lift.

What do men and boys long for, agonise over, aspire to? Why are men often silent in dark and difficult situations? Why do so many find it hard to express how much they care? Every day we read articles about men - but still the confusion and frustration between the sexes remain. Surprising, illuminating and at times shocking, What Men Don't Talk About takes the reader far beyond the many stereotypes of men, and reveals how real men and boys view their world.

Most of us not only have to work, we want to work. But sometimes we feel so stressed and exhausted that we're afraid we can't continue living at this pace. Discover how even subtle changes to your day can make a huge difference, and explore the many resources you already possess that can help you create a rich and fulfilling life within and beyond work.

A wonderfully warm introduction to ways to embrace life's adventure and nurture yourself, this gem of a book is now out in A format - and in your nearest bookshop.

Tania Hayes was only 22 when her fiancé Warren was diagnosed with a dangerous brain tumour. Their world came crashing down into a morass of uncertainty. Together, they faced an agonising series of medical battles, mishaps and close calls. This remarkable story is Tania's account of the journey. It's much more than a tale of medical drama; it's a touching narrative of the value of hope, determination, true love and sheer grit.

In It Will Get Better, Melinda Hutchings draws on her own experiences and those of many teens who speak openly about their own issues – everything from Family break-ups and troubles friends, to cutting, cyber-bullying and experiencing the death of a parent. They talk candidly about dealing with difficult emotions and what did or did not help them.

Why Can’t I Look the Way I Want? Is packed full of information and personal stories which cover everything from anxieties around food to physical and emotional wellness, reconnecting with those you care about, and healing yourself and moving forward.

At only seventeen, Cecilia Cahill joined the Sisters of Mercy and started life as Sister Mary Scholastica. Following a breakdown, some years later, she decided to renounce her vows and leave the convent forever. This book is tesimony to the Cecilia's courage and determination in establishing herself in a new life, complete with employment and a partner. Cecilia is an inspiring and heart-warming memoir of one woman's courageous journey towards fulfilment.

Billy 'The Texan Longley was a member of the Painters and Dockers Union and one of the most feared men on the docks during the 1960s and 1970s. He is an old-time villain from an era when men lived by a code and stood by their mates. Jailed for the murder of union state secretary and what was then Australia's biggest hold-up, Billy 'The Texan' has never before broken his code of silence -- until now ... He gives it to you straight, In Your Face.

Six well known Australians embark on the journey of a lifetime as they travel to their family’s country of origin, most for the first time and with a parent or grandparent who had given up hope of ever returning home.

A blood smear trailing along a footpath of a suburban Sydney street went largely ignored by local residents accustomed to hoaxes and bloody turf brawls in their beachside suburb. Initially police suspected it was nothing more than animal blood. But in the months following, there would be the discovery of the body of underworld figure Tony Hines at the base of a cliff and the arrest of two founders of the infamous surf gang the 'Bra Boys'. Angela Kamper and Charles Miranda, senior reporters for Sydney's The Daily Telegraph, tell this true story of a vicious killing and a powerful surf brotherhood.

Cheryl Koenig's life changed forever the day her twelve-year-old son Jonathon was involved in a horrific car accident.
Given little chance of survival, Jonathan was in a coma for six weeks and doctors predicted that even if he did pull through he would most likely never walk, talk, or be able to eat again. Paper Cranes draws on the diary Cheryl kept during this time to tell the story of Jonathan's extraordinary courage and the Koenig family's unceasing drive to help him defy the ominous predictions.

'Crocodile' Charlie Kingmore embarks on a Quest: to find the Secret of unified teams, productive people, and human happiness at work. If you work for a living, work with other people, or ever need to inspire and lead those around you, then Charlie's journey for the Answer can be your journey too. Share the expertise of authors who have guided industry leaders like Toyota, BHP, Michelin, and Westpac to success. If you have tried all the mundane approaches and are still looking for more, maybe it's time you discovered...The Holy Grail.

Still A Gypsy details the next installment of Toni's life and chronicles
her years in the United States and her return to Australian shores.

Beyond Bad is the shocking true story of Katherine Knight, the first Australian woman to be sentenced to serve out her life in prison. Her crime – the ritual slaying and skinning of her de facto husband for a cannibal feast – is the most gruesome ever committed in Australia.

All colonies are built on dreams - and imagination was the only real freedom enjoyed by convicts brutally transported to Australia in the early days of white settlement. The first book-length account of a little-known aspect of Australian history, Tour to Hell combines riveting tales of escape, exploration and bushranging with a fascinating new look at Australia's most reluctant first settlers coming to grips with the harsh and foreign landscape of their new home.

When Judith Brown was brutally murdered in her home on the north coast of NSW, police were baffled. There was no witness, no motive, and no conclusive physical evidence to indicate a suspect. Detective Sergeant Peter Fox was determined to see justice done. Three years after Judith Brown was murdered, Peter Fox's suspect faced trial in the Newcastle Supreme court in one of the most fascinating and complicated circumstantial investigations in New South Wales history.

On a Sunday evening Ricky Conway, mother of two and estranged wife of a serving police officer, was found deceased in her Canberra suburban home. Police suspected Ricky had committed suicide, but one detective noticed something unusual that made him think differently. An exhaustive investigation was launched into her death. Some thought they were wasting their time, particularly as they began to suspect one of their own. But the investigation continued, uncovering a chilling truth of conspiracy, deceit and manipulation...

Three victims and three perpetrators—all bound by blood. What would drive an 18-year-old youth to bash, dismember and mutilate the body of a former lord mayor of Wollongong? Suter Linton tracks the connections between this murder and two others in Wollongong, uncovering the dark secrets of three young Australians and their insatiable desire for revenge.

This is the remarkable story of Winifred Steger, born in England in 1882. To break the cycle of poverty her father takes part in a land grab and books a passage for his family to head for Australia, work the land and strike it rich.