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.

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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.

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Thai Street Foodby chef David Thompson is a visually-impressive portrayal of the essence of food from the streets and markets of Thailand. With stunning photography by Earl Carter, this book helps you to recreate the unique culinary culture of this colourful and exciting destination, giving you a glimpse into what seems like another world. Thai Street Food is the perfect book to inspire your tastebuds and encourage you and your family to try new things.

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Love to cook, but are stuck with delicious new recipes to feed your family? The Great Aussie Cookbook by author Kim Terakes celebrates quick and easy recipes to fill those lunchboxes, and serve nutritious and tasty dishes night after night. With over 140 inspiring recipes to choose from, the Great Aussie Cookbook is sure to get the whole family’s taste bud’s watering. The comprehensive volume makes the perfect kitchen reference for whipping up tasty treats on the weekend, with fresh ideas guests will simply die for. Bon Appetite!

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To accompany her first television series, Kylie Kwong has written the cookbook Heart & Soul. Featuring recipes for the cuisines of Europe, the Mediterranean and North Africa, the book covers a broad range of foods. With meals suitable for any occasion from a family dinner to a formal cocktail party, the Heart & Soul cookbook is a must-have for any kitchen.

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Playtime is go, go, go, with the Everyday Heroes Wooden Play Set from KidKraft. Opening onto 12 fully furnished rooms, the multi-storey station has every rescue mission covered. Featuring three emergency vehicles, including helicopter, motorcycle and fire truck, as well as a sliding pole and helipad, the set is sure to bring hours of inspired fun. It features a hinged wooden frame that folds shut to ensure tidying is swift and simple.

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There’s endless amount of fun to be had in the Large Pastel Kitchen from KidKraft. The inspiring hub will excite any budding chef to take their hand at cooking some new creations when they grow up. Nurture their excitement about the possibilities in the kitchen with the pastel play space that features a refrigerator, microwave and oven with sturdy construction.

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All successful chefs need somewhere to nurture their cooking dreams, and the Vintage Play Kitchen can be your little one’s creative outlet. Transport them to another era with the quirky retro design in a pretty pink to get them started. Featuring storage space, a sink, stovetop, microwave, oven and phone, the smartly designed kitchen will have your little one on the path to becoming a mini master chef in no time.

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Bring the exciting hustle and bustle of an urban garage to your son’s bedroom with the Deluxe Garage Set from KidKraft. Featuring a 3-tiered car park with connecting ramp, helipad and cars, the complex has all the bells and whistles that keep play time interesting. Complete with a cast of colourful characters, the set includes six cars, four cheery men and a helicopter. Crafted of durable wood and plastic, the car park is sure to last the test of time in your little one’s hands.

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KidKraft’s toaster set is perfect for young boys and girls who like helping out in the kitchen.

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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.

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So you’re bare foot and pregnant, and the heirloom book your mother gave you is filled with humdrum rules and absurd advice on how to iron while seated. Penguin Books Australia present you with Kaz Cooke’s

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Once upon a time your darling bundle of joy snuggled securely into your arms, light as a feather and with a cherub cry that hardly made a peep. Now, you have a bouncing two-year-old, a terrible three-year-old or a formidable four-year-old, and no matter how much you coo or how much you do, they’re determined to challenge you till the very end. Pinky McKay’s Toddler Tactics from Penguin Books Australia, is a gift to every parent. Padded out with coping strategies, learning tactics, and plenty of practical advice – from creating good eating habits to positive family dynamics – the tot-rearing bible is the ultimate word on raising happy healthy children, and mums and dads alike .

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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.

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Having a child is one thing, but bringing it up can cause a mess of unexpected complications. Kidwrangling by Kaz Cooke from Penguin Books breaks this laborious task down for every kind of parent. You'll find it much easier to cope with your child’s tantrums, feeding requirements and dealing with common illnesses with Cooke's unique humour guiding you through.

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Let your little one explore their artistic side with the Art Easel Black from Learning Tower. Featuring a dry-erase board on one side and a chalkboard on the other, the Art Easel is an easily attached accessory to the larger Learning Tower set. They’ll have hours of fun drawing or practising letters or shapes on the easel which is made from layered Birch with a non-toxic, lead-free finish. The stylish black colour blends in well in most playrooms or bedrooms.

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$139.95

Let your little one explore their artistic side with the Art Easel Chocolate Brown from Learning Tower. Featuring a dry-erase board on one side and a chalkboard on the other, the Art Easel is an easily attached accessory to the larger Learning Tower set. They’ll have hours of fun drawing or practising letters or numbers on the easel which is made from layered Birch with a non-toxic, lead-free finish. The neutral chocolate brown colour blends in well in most playrooms or bedrooms.

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Let your little one explore their artistic side with the Art Easel Natural from Learning Tower. Featuring a dry-erase board on one side and a chalkboard on the other, the Art Easel is an easily attached accessory to the larger Learning Tower set. They’ll have hours of fun drawing or practising letters or numbers on the easel which is made from layered Birch with a non-toxic, lead-free finish. The neutral shade gives a fresh, organic feel to a playroom or bedroom.

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$119.95

Let your little one explore their artistic side with the Art Easel White from Learning Tower. Featuring a dry-erase board on one side and a chalkboard on the other, the Art Easel is an easily attached accessory to the larger Learning Tower set. They’ll have hours of fun drawing or practising letters or numbers on the easel which is made from layered Birch with a non-toxic, lead-free finish. Crisp white gives a bright, fresh feeling well-suited to most playrooms or bedrooms.

$139.95 $125.96

$139.95

Let your little one explore their artistic side with the Art Easel Red from Learning Tower. Featuring a dry-erase board on one side and a chalkboard on the other, the Art Easel is an easily attached accessory to the larger Learning Tower set. They’ll have hours of fun drawing or practising letters or shapes on the easel which is made from layered Birch with a non-toxic, lead-free finish. The bright red shade adds a fun pop of colour to a playroom or bedroom.

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Kids love helping out in the kitchen, whether it’s washing dishes with dad or preparing meals with mum. The Learning Tower in Black is a sturdy, non-tip structure that boosts your child to kitchen counter height so they can safely learn and participate in family activities. Made from layered Birch, the Learning Tower is suitable for children aged 18 months to six years with an adjustable platform that can be moved as they grow. When kitchen mess gets out of control, simply wipe over with a damp cloth to clean.

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Kids love helping out in the kitchen, whether it’s washing dishes with dad or preparing meals with mum. The Learning Tower in Chocolate Brown is a sturdy, non-tip structure that boosts your child to kitchen counter height so they can safely learn and participate in family activities. Made from layered Birch, the Learning Tower is suitable for children aged 18 months to six years with an adjustable platform that can be moved as they grow. When kitchen mess gets out of control, simply wipe over with a damp cloth to clean.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Playhouse Kit is an add-on product for the Learning Tower that transforms it into two themed play areas: a puppet theatre and popcorn stand. Age Range: 3+ Years

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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.

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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.

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There is more than meets the eye when it comes to floral arrangements, and Sydney florist Saskia Havekes tells you just how in her latest book, Grandiflora Celebrations. Together with renown photographer Andrew Lehmann, Saskia takes us behind the scenes in preparing florals for the most celebrated events—weddings, birthdays, Valentine’s Day, fashion shows, and even Logie Awards. With over sixty bloom arrangements, including floating wreaths and floral chandeliers, to dressing tables and wedding concepts, her blooms are sure to unleash the florist within.

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I Blame Duchamp is a collection of essays covering a broad range of topics from Chinese art to encounters with people like Sideny Nolan. Featuring over 50 reproductions of paintings and artworks, Capon’s book is an essential for any art-lover’s bookshelf.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Family in Paris: Stories of Food, Life and Adventure from Penguin Books Australia recounts the story of Australian Jane Paech moving to Paris with her family. A fun combination of travel articles, anecdotes and keen observations, this book offers sharp insight into Paris from an outsider’s perspective.

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In devout Francophile fashion Vicki Archer whisked her family away to a 17th Century property in Saint-Remy-de-Provence to begin a new life. Three years of tender toil restored the family farmhouse to its former glory. Archer takes us through her home, the pear and apple orchards and expansive olive grove that surround it, and the spirit of Provence in which she now lives. With the help of the lush techniques of photographer Carla Coulson, the two women indulge us with an insider’s view of all things evocative of French style.

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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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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.

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From mouthwatering Panna Cotta to scrumptious ravioli, Your Place or Mine? from Penguin Books Australia is a tell-all cookbook with 80 recipes for anyone who wants to whip up a foodie haven. Get inside the minds of George and Gary as they reveal their hot tips, inspiring techniques and delectable recipes to guide you to be the next Masterchef Australia. A spoon full of kitchen wisdom and a pint of passion, Australia's beloved chefs share their love of cooking with all the home chefs out there!

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Celebrate scrumptious pesto sauces, gnocchi and all that defines Italian soul food with Mangia! Mangia! by Teresa Oates and Angela Villella from Penguin Books Australia. Embrace home-style southern Italian traditional food with recipes that have made their way through generations into this instructive cookbook. Each recipe is born and bred from the spirit of Italia, share the culture with a hearty warm meal for your beloved familia.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Acclaimed kitchen gardener and avid writer, Kate Herd, brings a surfeit of knowledge, passion and inspiration to the table with her first book, Kitchen Gardens of Australia: Eighteen Productive Gardens for Inspiration and Advice. After travelling around the country, Herd has brought together information and ideas from eighteen of her favourite edible gardens in Australia, accompanied by vivid photography from Simon Griffiths. Homey illustrations add to the quaint country feel, while tips and tricks on irrigation techniques, organic pest control and overall sustainability make the book as practical as a kitchen garden itself.

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Healthy, flavour-packed, organic fruit and vegetables are now easy to flourish with a little help from Grow Something to Eat Every Day, by talented author Dorling Kindersley. If you’ve ever aspired to grow your own plot out in the backyard, but have never really known how, the ultimate 50+ guide provides tips on sowing, planting, and dealing with pesky additions, the organic way. With a handy month-by-month guide on what to plant in which season, and bonus techniques on storing and preserving, Grow Something to Eat Every Day will take the pressure off designing the weekly menu. Pack a punch in your daily meals, and you’ll be truly inspired to live like you’re on a country farm filled with fresh produce.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Watch the waist line and maintain a healthier lifestyle with Michelle Bridges’ Crunch Time Cookbook: Lose weight and keep it off from Penguin Books. Stay healthy, eat healthy and maintain. Michelle Bridges brings a vast amount of knowledge from her experience as a personal trainer on shows such as the Biggest Loser and offers a healthier alternative. Featuring a weekly guides, motivational advice and valuable exercise tips, this is books is beneficial to anyone seeking change.

$34.00

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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