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Oscar Piastri: The Rapid Rise Of An F1 Star
Andrew van Leeuwen Australian Author Paperback
$ 36.99
The meteoric rise of motorsport phenom Oscar Piastri has been the stuff of legends. Joining the famous McLaren F1 team after a record-breaking three straight titles across Formula Renault, Formula 3 and Formula 2 set up one of the most anticipated F1 rookie seasons ever. In this significantly revised and updated edition, premier motorsport journalist Andrew van Leeuwen gives us an insider’ s look into Piastri’ s rise to F1 stardom – from the moment his racing roots first took hold, to the ups, downs and inevitable controversies that led to his arrival at McLaren, and a thrilling race-by-race account of the young Australian’ s fight for the 2025 championship.
Flower Power
Jac Semmler Australian Author Hardcover
$ 85.00
Flower Power is a bold and transformative guide that will change the way you think about garden design forever. Visionary plant advocate Jac Semmler introduces a groundbreaking philosophy to create yearround wonder. This is not about following rules; it’ s about unlocking your vision and understanding the core creative elements of garden design to create plant-driven gardens of beauty that are truly your own. With a seasonal calendar of care, practical how-tos and innovative graphic guides, Flower Power lights the way for gardens that flourish, change and captivate – all year round. To help you get started, Flower Power has a surprise gift for you with purchase. Only while stocks last. history nature
Rasputin And The Downfall Of The Romanovs
Antony Beevor Hardcover
Available March 10
$ 55.00
How could a barely literate peasant from Siberia determine the fate of the world? Rasputin bewitched Tsar Nicholas II and his wife, Alexandra. Yet their strange and scandalous relationship conceals a riddle, one that casts an intriguing light on the controversial‘ great man’ theory of history. Just as Rasputin cast a spell over the Romanovs, his legend has bewitched historians. More than a century later, we still fail to comprehend fully the collapse of the greatest autocracy on Earth. Was there any truth to the wild tales that brought down the empire? Or was his true legacy an unsettling lesson on the potency of myth?
The House Of Blue Glass: A Life Of Penelope Lucas
Alan Atkinson Australian Author Paperback
$ 39.99
Acclaimed historian Alan Atkinson, author of the award-winning Elizabeth and John: The Macarthurs of Elizabeth Farm, pieces together the life of Penelope Lucas and the pivotal role she played in building the Macarthur empire. While she is known as the family governess, Atkinson reveals that Penelope was primarily an accountant whose bookkeeping work made an important difference to the Macarthurs’ success. In this revelatory work, Atkinson brings together 50 years of scholarship as he explores the gender dynamics of the Macarthur household and the life of a single woman of means.
Flow Hive’ s Book Of Bees And Beekeeping
Cedar Anderson, Stuart Anderson Australian Author Hardcover
$ 45.00
Transform your backyard into a thriving bee paradise with this comprehensive beekeeping guide from Stuart and Cedar Anderson, the father-and-son team behind the world’ s most successful beekeeping invention – the Flow Hive. This is the complete beginner set-up with tips on how to start your first hive in any space, including rooftops, courtyards and balconies. Become a pollinator hero and help your local ecosystem. The Anderson’ s inspirational tale of ingenuity and persistence will inspire you to start your own beekeeping journey.
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Neko: Cats Of Japan
Masayuki Oki Hardcover
$ 29.99
Whether they’ re building their own empire on one of Japan’ s dedicated cat islands, roaming the streets looking for fish and scritches or reclining at temples, one thing’ s for sure: the cats of Japan are some of the cutest kitties out there. Now you can see them from the comfort of your armchair. Neko offers a glimpse into the lives of Japan’ s feline overlords. Curated by Masayuki Oki, one of Japan’ s most popular cat photographers, see the cats in their element doing what they do best in the world’ s favourite tourist destination. Just in time for National Cat Day in Japan on the 22nd of February.
8 Monthly Reading Guide- March 2026