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This book is the first comprehensive account of how Australia attained the world's highest living standards within a few decades of European settlement, and how the nation has sustained an enviable level of income to the present. Beginning with the Aboriginal economy at the end of the 18th century, Ian McLean argues that Australia's remarkable prosperity across nearly two centuries was reached and maintained by several shifting factors.

A fascinating look at a neglected Allied front in the Southern hemisphere, Instructions for American Servicemen in Australia, 1942 follows its successful predecessors as a captivating historical document of a pivotal era in history.

From the moment he ran away from school at just 13, Frank Hurley carved a path as one of the greatest adventurers of all time. A visionary photographer and filmmaker, Hurley journeyed to the farthest corners of the earth, capturing images of people and places few had ever seen. Time and again he risked his life to take pictures that would astonish the world. Hurley traversed every continent. He made four perilous expeditions to Antarctica, sharing a hut with Douglas Mawson and a tent with Ernest Shackleton.

From the moment he ran away from school at just 13, Frank Hurley carved a path as one of the greatest adventurers of all time. A visionary photographer and filmmaker, Hurley journeyed to the farthest corners of the earth, capturing images of people and places few had ever seen. Time and again he risked his life to take pictures that would astonish the world. Hurley traversed every continent. He made four perilous expeditions to Antarctica, sharing a hut with Douglas Mawson and a tent with Ernest Shackleton.

Shortlisted for the 2025 Queensland Literary Awards, The University of Queensland Non-Fiction Book Award Shortlisted for the 2025 Stella Prize Readings Best Books of 2024, Non-Fiction The story of Australia’s Black convicts has been all but erased from our history. In recovering their lives...

Shortlisted for the Queensland Literary Awards, Work of State Significance and The University of Queensland Non-Fiction Book Award Shortlisted for the 2025 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards, Australian History Winner of the 2025 NSW History Award, Australian History Prize Winner of the 2025...

From the bestselling author of The Bush, the highly acclaimed story of a fifty-year relationship between a Vietnam veteran and an isolated clan in north-east Arnhem Land – a unique window into Australia’s deep past and precarious present, by one of our master storytellers. ‘How to sum up...

He fought Napoleon's army and survived. He was sent to the gallows and escaped the noose. Now he is in chains and on his way to the other side of the world. What happens next will become one of the most remarkable survival stories in history. The 19th century has just begun. The world is at war. England, ruled by a mad king, is exiling thousands of criminals to an old land that has become its newest dumping ground.

Janice liked to say "Coincidences were miracles of God where He wants to remain anonymous." Her life was a remarkable series of these unique events. Take a journey with Jan across the planet, and experience the wonder of observing the great and the small. Then change the world. Jan's experiences traverse the worlds of Audubon and Cornell University ornithology, The history of the Pacific Island of Guam, becoming a freelance author and, Mark Twain scholar.

Uncover an epic history of Indigenous resilience, colonial conquest, and survival against a harsh, isolated continent. Trace the dramatic origins of a vibrant modern democracy forged by unpredictable climates and unyielding landscapes. Whether you are seeking a thought-provoking commute or a...

Discover the tense narrative history of an architectural icon forged through political intrigue and engineering crisis. What began as a bold sketch by an unknown designer quickly spiraled into a chaotic battle over a young nation's cultural identity. The fierce clash between visionary genius and...

Dive into the dramatic history and architectural genius behind a controversial project that defined modern Australia. Whether you are seeking an inspiring narrative for your morning commute or an intellectually engaging escape, this true story of ambition and bitter rivalry delivers. Witness how...

Trace the epic indigenous history of the Maori, exploring the incredible seafaring mastery that navigated the Pacific. Perfect for an engaging daily commute or focused educational listening, this inspiring narrative plunges you into the ancient cosmologies and rich tribal structures of early...

Discover the epic history of Maori navigators and colonial clashes that forged a nation at the edge of the world. Whether you are commuting or planning a global adventure, this immersive educational narrative transports you directly to the shores of Aotearoa. Experience a gripping saga of...

Sail alongside visionary Polynesian navigators in this inspiring history of indigenous resilience and cultural survival. Perfect for an engaging morning commute, this captivating true story charts the transformation of brilliant Pacific explorers into the foundational society of Aotearoa...

Discover how a radical architectural design survived bitter political battles to become a beloved national landmark. Perfect for your morning commute, this inspiring narrative transports you to the windswept shores of mid-century Sydney Harbour. Witness the fierce human drama between visionary...

Uncover the archaeological secrets of the remote Pacific in this history of ancient monuments and indigenous survival. Perfect for your daily commute, this evocative narrative transports you to windswept landscapes where giant stone sentinels rise from the grass. Escape into a mysterious world...

Uncover the dramatic Australian history of a harsh penal colony that transformed into a thriving global metropolis. Turn your daily commute or focused learning session into an immersive journey through time as this evocative urban history traces a profound clash of civilizations. Dive into the...

Unearth the dramatic economic history of a frontier town transformed by sudden mineral wealth into a global powerhouse. Perfect for an immersive daily commute, this epic narrative charts a marginal colonial outpost's explosive rise. Feel the restless energy of the goldfields as sudden fortune...

Experience the gripping urban history of a starved penal colony that transformed into a glittering global metropolis. Perfect for your morning commute or travel prep, this immersive historical journey explores the dramatic evolution of Australia's most famous harbor. Hear how a storied landscape...