Confidently cook your own Lebanese feast using Abla's Lebanese Kitchen by Abla Amad. The acclaimed restaurateur has collected together a range of her delicious recipes from inviting casseroles to fresh salads. Full of photographs, tips and personal stories, the mouth-watering publication will ensure you can create a traditional Lebanese meal. You’ll be proudly presenting your home-made mezza-spread to all your friends with the help of Abla's Lebanese Kitchen by Abla Amad.

$49.00

One of Australia’s most respected food families hands you down the recipe to cook and shop cheap without compromising on taste and goodness. Join Suzanne Gibbs and her daughter Kate Gibbs, as they share their delectable family meals and multiple tips for saving time, money and waste in the kitchen.

$49.00

Stephanie Alexander's Kitchen Garden Companion will encourage anyone to get their hands dirty in the garden. Featuring instructions on how to grow fresh produce no matter what your garden space situation is, the book is perfect for the eager kitchen gardener. With over 250 recipes, Alexander shows us how to turn our home-grown food into delightful meals. Rewarding and inspirational, this book is a kitchen must-have.

$125.00

Do you love Asian food, but your culinary creations are limited to a measly tasteless stir-fry? Kim Terakes will warm your heart and your tummy with an array of mouthwatering dishes in his Great Aussie Asian Cookbook. Take inspiration from our friends in the north, and discover how to whip up salt and pepper squid, or the perfect pad Thai, and even learn how to make roll own sushi delights! This collection of recipes brings together traditional favourites such as beef pho, green Thai curry, and our much-loved, san choi bau in one handy volume.

$35.00

Wobble: 35 Tantalising Jellies is a recipe book for almost every kind of jelly. With an attitude that anything can be made into jelly, the book is original and quirky. With a recipe range from fun and simple kid’s jellies to more complicated adult, alcoholic recipes, the book has something for everyone.

$24.00

$39.95

Tickle your tastebuds with delicious French treats with [The Art of French Baking] by [Ginette Mathiot] from [Penguin Books]. The essential cooking companion contains over 350 easy-to-follow, scrumptious recipes, ensuring you’ll be baking classic French treats in no time. From éclairs and choux buns to traditional tarte tatin, there’ll be something for everyone to indulge in.

$49.95

Give yourself a makeover with a professional touch with [Amazing Face: clever beauty tricks, should-own products and spectacularly useful how-to-do-its] by [Zoe Foster] by [Penguin Books]. The essential beauty publication is filled with expert tricks-of-the-trade and information on the best products for every occasion, ensuring you look and feel your best wherever you are. 

$39.95

Infuse the flair of French cuisine into your kitchen with [French] by [Damien Pignolet] from [Penguin Books]. The friendly cookbook is brimming with easy-to-follow, French inspired recipes, perfect for cooking and baking at home. With everything from rustic terrines to delicate pastries, the delicious publication will have something for any foodie.

$69.95

In response to the enthusiastic reception for her Ladies, a Plate, Alexa Johnston has gathered another tempting selection of traditional home-baking recipes. This collection has many more old favourites, like Sponge Kisses, Melting Moments and Cream Lilies, as well as a few savoury treats. Alexa has also included a chapter on home-made sweets so that readers will be able to stock the sweet stall at the school fair with Hokey Pokey, Ginger Ice and the very best Russian Fudge.

$39.95

If you’re after an impressive home decorating guide, look no further than Home Love: 100 Inspiring Ideas for Creating Beautiful Rooms. From the popular writer of the stylish Good Weekend column, Morton teaches us how to maximise a room’s assets and use colour all within a budget. Featuring 100 ideas for your home, you’re bound to be inspired.

$55.00

Flowers aren’t just a spring phenomenon, and Sydney florist Saskia Havekes shares how you can enjoy year-long blooms in her latest book, Grandiflora Arrangements by Penguin Books Australia. In an exploration of choosing blooms, picking vases, and composing arrangements in all their glory, discover how you can bring the beauty of the outdoors in. With over 100 breathtaking illustrated floral arrangements, and plenty of inspiring ideas, Grandiflora Arrangements will inspire you to get started on your own unique bloom creations.

$59.00

Summer Houses by Andrea Stevens is a tribute to experiencing summer home life in New Zealand. Featuring the stunning photography of Simon Devitt of over 20 luxury summer homes, this book makes a unique coffee table book. Touching on topics such as environmental awareness and breaking down the barriers between the indoors and the outdoors, it is as informative as it is visually impressive.

$49.00

From a time when anything from tree bark to packing twine could be pressed into service as building material, the shack has long been an Aussie icon. In his 2010 book, Griffiths’ pays tribute to this humblest of homes, searching out ramshackle beach houses, outback lean-tos and backyard barns that embody the Australian “no worries” mentality. As the author himself says, “Shacks make people happy”, and Simon Griffiths’ photographic homage to shacks is sure to do the same for you.

$39.00

The waves are a sanctuary to those who call the sea their second home. Doherty Sean and several legendary surf writers explore the best waves in Pilgrimage: 50 Places to Surf Before You Die from Penguin Books Australia. The guidebook examines the best surf spots all over the world and the best times to go. It is a perfect read for those wondering what to take, wear or see while on a pilgrimage to the catch the greatest waves of all time.

$35.00

Featuring the tales, seasonal recipes and splendid photography from her adventure, At My French Table recounts how restoring the residence to its former glory gave Jane the opportunity to fulfil her lifelong dream of establishing a French cooking school. With an abundance of produce and the advice of local traiteurs and chefs, Jane brings French cooking to life on her table.

$59.00

Immerse yourself in the exhilarating streets of Paris with a collection of photographs and anecdotes by Carla Coulsen. Written by a Sydney-sider who fled the fast life to document the joie di vivre of Europe, Paris Tango from Penguin Books Australia delivers a staggeringly passionate portrayal of the city of lights. Divided into 10 chapters that feature the unrelenting beauty of the characters, gardens and architecture that make up Paris, Paris Tango would make a charming coffee table book.

$59.00

Italian Joy from Penguin Books Australia is the photographic documentation of Carla Coulson’s new life in Europe. The stunning photos follow her journey as she becomes passionate about and immersed in the culture and beauty of Italy. An inspiring and visually striking book, whether on the coffee table or on display in the bookshelf, Italian Joy has a place in every home.

$59.00

A tribute to life in Provence, French Essence: Ambience, Beauty and Style in Provence studies the core of French lifestyle. Examining the renown French character, Coulson and Archer celebrate all things French and beautiful. Ideal as a coffee table book or perhaps something to read before travelling to Europe, this book has a place in any home.

$59.00

Rex Dupain takes us behind the lens, and in the hearts of some of his subjects, with Australia: 150 Photograph from Penguin Books Australia. In a celebration of some of his best work, get transported right to an illuminated weatherboard; a glorious autumn afternoon; or imagery from rugged bush, sprawling coastline and infamous suburbs across our Australian landscape. With 150 rich images of both iconic and nameless subjects, Australia: 150 Photograph promises to deepen your understanding of our vast country and culture.

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With 25 years under his belt, David Doubilet rides in as the world’s most acclaimed underwater photographer. In a visual feast for the eyes, Water Light Time takes you right to the shores of North America, the edge of the Galapagos, and all the way to the Red Sea. Celebrating the rich beauty of life under sea, his extraordinary photographs accurately capture species, vegetation and vast populations in all their glory.

$45.00

Martin Parr examines the meaning of being English in his book Think of England from Penguin Books Australia. With funny and outrageous photographs playing on English stereotypes, the book has a fun, satirical element. The photos document Parr’s tour of England and his visits to places such as seaside hotels, to his experiences with things like baked beans. Ideal as a coffee table book, Think of England is a unique addition to any home.

$35.00

A combination of text and photography centred on the beauty and ugliness of small country towns, Smalltown is an insightful book. Questioning the luxury of beauty as well as the sadness and necessity of human creations in the outback, Winton and Mischkulnig will open your eyes to the aesthetics of rural structures.

$75.00

Build up your book collection with Shumon Basar's 10 x 10/3: 100 Architects 10 Critics from Phaidon. The insightful publication presents 100 exciting, emerging architects and their innovative designs alongside commentary from 10 respected critics and curators. Full-to-the-brim with illustration and information on buildings and projects, the book is arranged alphabetically ensuring easy referencing. Enjoying the pages of 10 x 10/3: 100 Architects 10 Critics will guarantee you’re up-to-date on the latest that architecture is offering around the world.

$59.00

Enhance your babies brain development with Baby Massage, The Calming Power of Touch by Dr. Alan Heath and Nicki Bainbridge. Bond with your infant and foster a strong, healthy and happy child, with hundreds of easy-to-use calming techniques. Embracing increasingly popular and well researched means, you will be able to slow tears and promote deeper sleep like never before. The text is packed with detailed illustrations, which make mastering massage easy and enjoyable. Put problems such as colic and teething to rest with Baby Massage, The Calming Power of Touch by Dr. Alan Heath and Nicki Bainbridge.

$19.00

Assist your child’s development with the Baby's First Skills: Help Your Baby Learn Through Creative Play from Penguin Books Australia. Written by trusted childcare specialist, Miriam Stoppard, the book offers a month-by-month guide of games and 48 ‘Golden Hour’ activities to help your baby’s speech, movement, coordination and social skills.

$22.00

Give your little one the best start in life with the help of What To Feed When by Annabel Karmel from Penguin Books Australia. Children’s food expert Annabel will guide you through over 400 questions regarding feeding your child from when they are born until they reach the age of three. The helpful publication covers everything from meals for allergy sufferers to the age old problem of getting them to eat their vegetables. By addressing the key issues, your baby will form healthy eating habits that will continue into their future.

$19.00

Create a harmonious household with Parenting: A Practical Guide To Raising Preschool And Primary-School Children by Kathy Walker from Penguin Books Australia. The helpful publication covers a variety of topics, including the management of difficult behaviour, the maintenance of routines and promoting self-esteem, ensuring each challenge is overcome successfully. Communicating with your pre-schooler and school age child will be a breeze with the must-have guidebook, ensuring they are nurtured and develop confidently.

$32.00

Parenthood made easy with the Babycentre Baby: The All Important First Year by Dorling Kindersley from Penguin Books Australia. The book features all the information you’ll need in the first year of child birth, from sleeping and crying to bonding and practical care. Featuring expert advice from health professionals and even suggestive tips from other parents, Babycentre Baby: The All Important First Year is the ideal guide for new mums and dads.

$39.00

Organic Gardening by Geoff Hamilton is an easy-to-use handbook on organic gardening. The stunning book proposes a safer, happier garden without chemicals. Containing solid advice on growing fruit and vegetables, the book, from Penguin Books Australia, will help you and your familyl enjoy healthier, tastier produce in your meals.

$45.00

Bury your gardening troubles by digging into the dirt with the help of Paul Bangay's Guide to Plants from Penguin Books Australia. Breathe new life into your garden as Paul shows how to visualise your ideal outdoors, implement your ideas and construct a jaw-dropping landscape. Thanks to helpful tips, good gardeners can take care of their plants, weed'em and reap!

$59.00

Create a garden that blooms throughout every season with Royal Horticultural Society: Garden Plants and Flowers in Australia by Ian Spence. An ideal guide for growing all kinds of plants and flowers, Spence shows us how to fill every part of our garden. Inspirational with stunning photographs, the book will have everyone getting their hands dirty in the garden.

$39.00

Love your garden, but in need of some fresh new ideas for a lift? Grow by author Dorling Kindersley is a practical, easy-to-use guide on all things green, from weeds to watering, useful gardening tips, or for the more adventurous green thumb, bulbs and quality borders. Learn the art of caring for blooms, how foliage grows, and all that you need to know about gardening in one complete volume. Translate your garden dreams into a reality with the hands-on guide, for both the novice and experienced gardener.

$29.00

Are you a gardening enthusiast with a desire to go organic? Grow Organic by author Dorling Kindersley is perfect for those seeking how to get vege patches and plants to bloom in all their glory, without pesky pesticides, and how to keep those nasty critters at bay. Sporting an easy-to-follow A-Z reference to seed sowing, creating your own plot, and how to use water wisely, Grow Organic is the ideal garden reference guide at arm’s reach. Be inspired by the rich photographs of veges, fruit, and herbs— all grown in an organic plot—with ailments for slugs and tomato diseases for every frustrated gardener. You’ll discover key techniques for growing plots organically, taking your gardening skills to impressive new great heights.

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MasterChef Australia finalist Chris Badenoch brings us a book that encourages cooking with the ‘entire beast’. Combining his love of beer and meat in his book Entire Beast: From Ear and Beer to Ale and Tail from Penguin Books Australia, Badenoch teaches us to go beyond conventional cooking. Reinventing the way we cook and eat, this book is a must-have for any chef.

$39.00

Make a sweet addition to your book collection with Alison Thompson's Bake: Essential Companion from Penguin Books Australia . The master baker now-turned-author reveals her wealth of pastry chef knowledge through the insightful culinary collection. Alison Thompson's personal favourites, from ciabatta to choc-orange ravioli, are all encased in a contemporary black and baby pink cover. The book of boulangerie bliss is even Coeliac-friendly with a gluten-free section to cater to everybody's sweet tooth.

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French-born chef and television personality Manu Feildel reveals his secrets about cooking French classics in a home kitchen in his cookbook, Manu's French Kitchen from Penguin Books Australia. The cookbook has step-by-step instructions which simplify the most complicated French dishes such as the Foie Gras into an easy home cooked Sunday dinner. Move over Julia Child and bon appétit.

$49.00

Make a sweet addition to your book collection with Belinda Jeffery's Mix & Bake from Penguin Books Australia. The celebrated chef shares her all-time favourite recipes within the delicious culinary collection. The book of boulangerie bliss is encased in the image of rich chocolate contrasting against a classic ivory to showcase the variety of tasty cakes, breads and tarts.

$39.00

The Edible Balcony from Penguin Books Australia follows Indira Naidoo as she transforms her tiny urban balcony into a lush kitchen garden. Spending just 10 minutes a day maintaining her fresh fruit, herbs and vegetables, Naidoo creates a broad selection of home-grown produce. The book documents a year long, season-by-season recount of Naidoo’s journey and includes 60 recipes based on her produce. Not only does this book contain environmentally friendly ideas about how to use your balcony space, but it will inspire you to get your hands dirty in the garden.

$39.00

Make cooking a family affair with ‘Cook It Together’ by Annabel Karmel. The innovative publication is all about taking 10 of your kid’s favourite foods and using them to create delicious results. With explanations and background information on each food, the insightful cookbook encourages children to learn while they cook. The easy-to-follow recipes and vibrant pages combine to make a fun and interesting publication, and will be enjoyed by kids and parents alike.

$16.00

Get your kids hands-on in the kitchen with this full-spectrum culinary how-to by food guru Annabel Karmel. Whipping, dicing, sifting and slicing, your child will relish in the opportunity to learn these key cooking techniques. Over 60 scrumptious recipes – from pancakes to risotto – will have your pint-sized gastronome cooking up a storm of easy and healthy meals the whole family are bound to love.

$24.00

Take responsibility now, and watch what you eat with the Crunchtime Cookbook by Michelle Bridges. Bringing a vast amount of experience from her personal training experience, and achieving celebrity status from shows like The Biggest Loser, Michelle Bridges has compiled a delicious selection of recipes that will help you look and feel good. Featuring mouth-watering low calorie alternatives, valuable tips, exercise plans and food advice, the book is beneficial for anyone seeking a healthier lifestyle.

$34.00

Kaz Cooke’s Women’s Stuff from Penguin Books Australia is your new best friend. Not your nicest friend. Not your coolest friend. Not your richest friend. Your best friend – the one who tells you the 200 bucks you just dropped at the Myer cosmetics counter isn’t going to buy you love or looks. The one who lets you know your partner is cheating, the one who tells you “you are worth that promotion.” The friend who sees who you are, for what you are – then gently nudges you in the right direction towards making the best of yourself without cashing-in on the mortgage. Keep her onside, she’s a keeper.

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If you’re finding it hard to lose that last bit of weight - don’t fret! Losing the Last 5 Kilos by Michelle Bridges from Penguin Books will help you complete a 30 day journey where you’ll reach a state of total confidence and great health. It features daily planners, healthy low calorie recipes, step-by-step exercise routines with photographs to show you how to do them. With boundless experience in the field of personal training, the Biggest Loser trainer has compiled the core essentials in this must-have package.

$29.00

Don’t let your personal food intolerances spoil your appetite. Dr Sue Shepherd and Dr Peter Gibson, world authorities in their field, bring you the Food Intolerance Management Plan. Featuring expert advice on menu plans, foods to avoid, and conditions including lactose and wheat intolerance, let this book help you to identify and avoid sticky situations.

$35.00

Performance in any arena of the human body is determined by quality eating. Experience a better lifestyle with the CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet Recipe Book from Penguin Books. Offering healthier alternatives to maintaining calorie levels, share this wealth of information with your friends and folks. Place more attention on your body and increase longevity.

$35.00

Don't get caught in a DIY dilemma again with Purls of Wisdom: The Book of Knitting to guide you. The crafty publication is a good yarn, filled with pictures and instructions for knitting projects to keep beginners and needle masters alike busy.

$35.00

Sew your creative seeds with Make it Perfect: 21 Easy Patterns for Sewing Women's and Children's Clothes by Toni Coward. The crafty book features garments everyone can wear, whether young or young at heart. The step-by-step illustrations are sure to easily guide you through any of the DIY projects. Select fabrics that reflect your style, a pattern that reflects your personality, and you are on your way to making the perfect outfit.

$34.00

Whether you find it creative or just plain cathartic, knitting has often been overlooked as an art form. Jane Brocket’s The Gentle Art of Knitting from Penguin Books puts knitting on a trendy new pedestal. Create anything from warm socks to colourful jumpers and scarves with easy to follow step-by-step instructions. Flip its attractive picture-filled pages and find a new appreciation for this art form.

$39.00

Creative forces, Patricia Hoskins and Rebecca Yaker come together in One Metre Wonders from Penguin Books Australia, to fortify your sewing skills with 101 gift-worthy items anyone could master, all made from a single metre of cloth. Don’t relinquish the tail-end of that eye-catching fabric to the trash – instead, grab one of these great patterns from the easy-to-use pull-out pockets. Follow the simple instructions, and relish in the creative inspiration that will have you sashaying around with your new fashionable tote, or handing over handmade gifts that loved ones will cherish forever.

$39.00

Create cosy quilts to adorn your home with The Gentle Art of Quilt Making, 15 Projects Inspired By Everyday Beauty by Jane Brocket, from Penguin Books Australia. With clear, easy to follow steps, the instructional publication will guide you through 15 quilt-making projects, ensuring you sew a decorative piece to be proud of. Filled with eye-catching images and inspiration, the craft book will be an educational and fun-filled addition to any home library.

$39.00

With more than 3,000 boys’ and girls’ names, Naming Baby from Penguin Books Australia is the go-to resource for choosing the perfect name for your newborn. All names have their meanings explained and there are also tips on how to select a name that complements your surname. At a whopping 372 pages, you’ll have fun flicking through the book throughout your pregnancy.

$16.00

Make planning your wedding a breeze with Wedding Etiquette by Anne-Marie McCarthy from Penguin Books Australia. With inspirational ideas for music, flowers and those details that will make your day extra special, the useful publication is every bride-to-be’s must-have. As well as the decorative, exciting side to your nuptials, the book covers the costs and essential arrangements, ensuring a day to remember.

$14.00

Uncover the delectable pages of Ms Clare Press’ collection of interviews and essays featuring women that understand the verve of style – the panache of taste. From infinite icons, to local trend-setters and the chicest of her friends The Dressing Table is one of Australia’s most accomplished fashion writer’s homage to true style – where quality surpasses quantity, manners are free, and advice is worth more than a Prada handbag.

$45.00

Do you ever ponder when a baguette became a bag and not just a piece of bread? If so, it’s time to meet Michi. Like I Give a Frock: Fashion Forecasts and Meaningless Misguidance by Michi Girl is the perfect outlet for Michi to reveal her stylish, and sometimes tragic, knowledge on shopping and weather. It’s packed with personality that’s bound to lift any mood. Michi runs a distinctive Australian eye over everything from fabulous fashion to fashion faux pas.

$29.00

Beauty guru Zoë Foster pads out her new book with the long-awaited answers to all your essential styling questions. Formerly of Harper’s BAZAAR and Cosmopolitan, Foster equips you with the premier makeup brands, colours and looks, easy-do hair styles and skin care tips for every age, ensuring you’ll be permanently primped for every occasion.

$39.00

Notorious as an authority on the fairer of fine foods, Michel Roux takes a new look at the subject and conjures up delightful recipes, inspired by his travels and fresh modern tastes. From hot soufflés to scrumptious fruit sorbets to adorned meringues to lavish gateaux, Desserts has your delectable desires filled with step-by-step recipes, helpful guides to techniques, and sumptuous illustrations, sure to make this book the ideal indulgence for any sweet lover.

$29.00

Discover an appetite for cooking with love from the intimate stories and inspiring recipes of Greek-Australian Maria Bernadis. With a collection of 100 dishes ranging from traditional moussaka, to adapted classics like the party-perfect spicy ouzo keftedes, Bernadis exhibits the lifeblood of Greece that is kin and dining. Beautifully photographed and interwoven with tales of family life, immigration and settlement, My Greek Table is a sumptuous and passionate book that invites you to share in the spirit of kerasma - the offering of food to those we love.

$59.00

Stephanie Alexander and Maggie Beer's Tuscan Cookbook: Recipes And Reminiscences from their Italian Cooking School encourages us to step into Tuscany and enjoy the classes run by Maggie Beer and Stephanie Alexander. Part cookbook, part travel journal, the Tuscan Cookbook inspires us to cook outside the box of classic dishes. Stunningly photographed and inspirational, the book is a must have for any kitchen bookshelf.

$49.00

One of Australia’s most admired Italian chefs shows you how to prep with love in the My Italian Heart: Recipes from an Italian Kitchen from Penguin Books Australia.

$39.00