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Book Cover:  Breasts: A Natural and Unnatural History
By Florence Williams

Feted and fetishised, the breast is an evolutionary masterpiece.
But in the modern world, the breast is changing.
Breasts are getting bigger, developing earlier and attracting newfangled chemicals. Increasingly, the odds are stacked against us in the struggle against breast cancer—
even among men.
So what makes breasts so mercurial—and so vulnerable?






Feted and fetishised, the breast is an evolutionary masterpiece.
But in the modern world, the breast is changing.
Breasts are getting bigger, developing earlier and attracting newfangled chemicals. Increasingly...

Published: 23/05/2012
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781921922640
RRP: $34.95
Book Cover:  What Women Want Next
By Susan Maushart
It was Susan Maushart s uberfeminist cousin Felicity who pointed out the sheer stupidity of writing a book about women and happiness.

Happiness means different things to different women, Susan. Don t you get it? It s about women formulating their own definition of happiness.

I get it, all right. What s not to get? Feminism has graciously set us free. What it has not done, unfortunately, is provide...

It was Susan Maushart s uberfeminist cousin Felicity who pointed out the sheer stupidity of writing a book about women and happiness.

Happiness means different things to different women, Susan. Don t you...

Published: 06/03/2006
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781921145148
RRP: $25.95
Book Cover: The New Rules of Lifting for Women: Lift Like a Man, Look Like a Goddess
By Lou Schuler & Alwyn Cosgrove

'Lou Schuler has finally written a training book for me, and for all women.  His expert advice, no-nonsense plans, and sense of humor are reassuring, motivating, and entertaining.  I'm starting the program tomorrow!'
- SUSAN KLEINER, PH.D., AUTHOR OF POWER EATING AND THE GOOD MOOD DIET

'The workouts in this book are unique, challenging, and extremely effective.  Be prepared to get into...


'Lou Schuler has finally written a training book for me, and for all women.  His expert advice, no-nonsense plans, and sense of humor are reassuring, motivating, and entertaining.  I'm starting...

Published: 07/12/2011
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781583333396
RRP: $19.95
Book Cover:  Previvors: Facing the Breast Cancer Gene and Making Life-Changing Decisions
By Debra Lynn Dadd

'An invaluable resource form women with a family history of cancer . . . I highly recommend this book.'
- Therese Bevers, M.D., Medical Director of the Cancer Prevention Center at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston

Imagine discovering you had a significant risk of developing breast cancer.  What would you do? 


'An invaluable resource form women with a family history of cancer . . . I highly recommend this book.'
- Therese Bevers, M.D., Medical Director of the Cancer Prevention Center at M.D. Anderson Cancer...

Published: 30/11/2011
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781583334058
RRP: $19.95
Book Cover:  Menopause made Easy
By Jeam-Murat Carolle

Smart women must educate themselves about menopause and the risks and rewards of taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT), nutritional supplements, and homeopathic therapies. This book will address the current needs and concerns of midlife women, empowering you to make the right decisions. Using questionnaires and simple flow charts, you will circumvent the confusion surrounding menopause and HRT...

Smart women must educate themselves about menopause and the risks and rewards of taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT), nutritional supplements, and homeopathic therapies. This book will address the...

Published: 01/06/1999
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781561706068
RRP: $24.95
Book Cover:  Face It: What Women Really Feel as Their Looks Change and What to Do    about It
By Vivian Diller & Jill Muir-Sukenick

Intellectually, we understand aging, So why does the first winkle or gray hair send us into an emotional tailspin?  As smart women who where raised to believe that success and happiness are based on intelligence and accomplishments, many of us never expected to feel this deeply about a seemingly superficial issue.  But let's face it, we do!

Intellectually, we understand aging, So why does the first winkle or gray hair send us into an emotional tailspin?  As smart women who where raised to believe that success and happiness are based...

Published: 31/10/2011
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781401925413
RRP: $17.95
Book Cover: The Beauty Quotient Formula: How to Find Your Own Beauty Quotient to look your best - No matter what your age
By Robert M Tornambe

'This book is a must-read for anyone who might seek personal, and perhaps, physical and psychological changes in their lives.'
Raymond LaRaja, M.D. , clinical professor of surgery at Mt. Sinai Medical School and former clinical professor of surgery at New York University Medical School.

Gorgeous faces stare out at us from the pages of glossy magazines or appear larger-than-life on television and movie...

'This book is a must-read for anyone who might seek personal, and perhaps, physical and psychological changes in their lives.'
Raymond LaRaja, M.D. , clinical professor of surgery at Mt. Sinai Medical...

Published: 28/11/2011
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781401924522
RRP: $17.95
Book Cover: The Secret Pleasures of Menopause Playbook: A Guide to Creating Vibrant Health Through Pleasure
By Christiane Northrup

The Secret Pleasures of Menopause Playbook picks up where The Secrets of Menopause left off.  In this companion volume (which Dr.

The Secret Pleasures of Menopause Playbook picks up where The Secrets of Menopause left off.  In this companion volume (which Dr.

Published: 27/04/2009
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9781401924010
RRP: $24.95
Book Cover: The Secret Pleasures of Menopause
By Christiane Northrup

The Secret Pleasures of Menopause is a groundbreaking book that is long overdue! Christiane Northrup, M.D., delivers a breakthrough message that will help millions and millions of perimenopausal and menopausal women just like you understand that at menopause . . . life has just begun! It is the beginning of a very exciting and fulfilling time, full of pleasure beyond your wildest dreams!

The Secret Pleasures of Menopause is a groundbreaking book that is long overdue! Christiane Northrup, M.D., delivers a breakthrough message that will help millions and millions of perimenopausal and menopausal...

Published: 05/01/2009
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9781401922375
RRP: $24.95
Book Cover: The Secret Pleasures of Menopause
By Christiane Northrup

The Secret Pleasures of Menopause is a groundbreaking audiobook that is long overdue! Christiane Northrup, M.D., delivers a breakthrough message that will help millions and millions of perimenopausal and menopausal women just like you understand that at menopause . . . life has just begun! It is the beginning of a very exciting and fulfilling time, full of pleasure beyond your wildest dreams!

The Secret Pleasures of Menopause is a groundbreaking audiobook that is long overdue! Christiane Northrup, M.D., delivers a breakthrough message that will help millions and millions of perimenopausal and...

Published: 05/01/2009
Format: Audio Visual
ISBN: 9781401922382
RRP: $29.95
Book Cover:  Menopause and Beyond: New Wisdom for Women
By Christiane Northrup

'I want you to know that there's an enormously wonderful life waiting for you,

but you have to be willing to get rid of the life you had planned.'

This groundbreaking program, based on Dr. Christiane Northrup's bestseller The Wisdom of Menopause, focuses on four key areas uppermost in the minds of women 50+. They are: heart health, hormone therapy, diet, and sexuality. Dr. Northrup also presents...

'I want you to know that there's an enormously wonderful life waiting for you,

but you have to be willing to get rid of the life you had planned.'

This groundbreaking program, based on Dr. Christiane Northrup's...

Published: 28/06/2010
Format: Audio Visual
ISBN: 9781401918415
RRP: $29.95
Book Cover:  Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom: Creating Physical and Emotional Health  and Healing
By Christiane Northrup

Inspired by her best-selling book of the same name, Dr. Christiane Northrup brings you a powerful CD program that explores the unity of mind and body and the crucial role of the human spirit in creating health. You'll learn: how thoughts, beliefs, and emotions can have organ-specific consequences and which ones can promote health and well-being; why a woman's own intuitive understanding of her body...

Inspired by her best-selling book of the same name, Dr. Christiane Northrup brings you a powerful CD program that explores the unity of mind and body and the crucial role of the human spirit in creating...

Published: 01/08/2007
Format: Audio Visual
ISBN: 9781401918705
RRP: $24.95
Book Cover:  Menopause and Beyond: New Wisdom for Women
By Christiane Northrup

This groundbreaking program, based on Dr. Christiane Northrup's bestseller The Wisdom of Menopause , focuses on four key areas uppermost in the minds of women 50+. They are: heart health, hormone therapy, diet and sexuality. Dr. Northrup also presents a five-step program that guarantees weight loss if adhered to as directed.

This groundbreaking program, based on Dr. Christiane Northrup's bestseller The Wisdom of Menopause , focuses on four key areas uppermost in the minds of women 50+. They are: heart health, hormone therapy...

Published: 31/10/2011
Format: Audio Visual
ISBN: 9781401918422
RRP: $19.95
Book Cover: The PCOS Protection Plan
By Colette Harris

Do you struggle with your weight? Have irregular periods (or none at all)? Get acne? Notice thinning hair? Or do you have to deal with unwanted facial and body hair? If you have any of these problems, the chances are fairly good that you have PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), along with one in ten women.

Do you struggle with your weight? Have irregular periods (or none at all)? Get acne? Notice thinning hair? Or do you have to deal with unwanted facial and body hair? If you have any of these problems...

Published: 01/01/2006
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781401905385
RRP: $26.95
Book Cover:  PCOS and Your Fertility
By Colette Harris

Have you ever had irregular periods? Do you find that you're always putting on weight? Do you feel harried, emotional, and upbeat one minutes, but down the next? Or do you struggle with adult acne or excess, unwanted facial and body hair? It's possible you have PCOS.

Have you ever had irregular periods? Do you find that you're always putting on weight? Do you feel harried, emotional, and upbeat one minutes, but down the next? Or do you struggle with adult acne or excess...

Published: 01/01/2005
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781401902926
RRP: $29.95
Book Cover:  Women's Bodies, Womens Wisdom Healing
By Christiane Northrup

The Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom cards were created by Christiane Northrup, M.D., to help women reach clarity, fulfilment, and success in each of five major life areas: Fertility and Creativity, Partnership, Self-Expression, Self-Care and Nurturance, and the development of an Enlightened Mind and Heart. The deck comes with an instruction booklet that offers a variety of practical ways to access intuitive...

The Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom cards were created by Christiane Northrup, M.D., to help women reach clarity, fulfilment, and success in each of five major life areas: Fertility and Creativity, Partnership...

Published: 01/05/2003
Format: Stationery - Jigsaws, Notebooks, Stickers Etc.
ISBN: 9781401901448
RRP: $24.95
Book Cover:  Women's Health. A Practical Guide to All the Stages and Ages of the FemaLife Cycle
By Gillian McKeith

The latest book from holistic nutritionist Gillian McKeith is an empowering approach to womanhood – how to be happy, healthy and in control at every stage in your life.

The latest book from holistic nutritionist Gillian McKeith is an empowering approach to womanhood – how to be happy, healthy and in control at every stage in your life.

Published: 09/07/2010
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780718154356
RRP: $35.00
Book Cover:  Women's Stuff
Providing info at your fingertips, if and when you need it, whichever stage your life is at, Women's Stuff  is an expert guide to health, body image, sex and relationships by one of Australia's most trusted writers on issues concerning women.
Providing info at your fingertips, if and when you need it, whichever stage your life is at, Women's Stuff  is an expert guide to health, body image, sex and relationships by one of Australia's most trusted writers on issues concerning women.
Published: 03/10/2011
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9780670073696
RRP: $59.95
Book Cover:  Eating for Two: simply delicious recipes for a happy, healthy pregnancy

Eating for Two: simply delicious recipes for a happy, healthy pregnancy by award-winning food writer Kathleen Gandy.

Pregnant? Confused about what to eat? What not to eat? What to cook when you're in the throes of morning sickness or tired after a long day at work?

Eating for Two: simply delicious recipes for a happy, healthy pregnancy by award-winning food writer Kathleen Gandy.

Pregnant? Confused about what to eat? What not to eat? What to cook when you're in the...

Published: 01/02/2010
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780670073092
RRP: $35.00
Book Cover:  It Must Be My Hormones: Getting your life back with bio-identical
Why do I feel so empty? Why do I feel so tired? Why don't I feel like myself any more? Can I trust HRT?

If you've ever asked yourself these questions or wondered if your hormones could be affecting your health, then this is the book for you. Written by a GP and a nutritionist who specialise in women's health, it explains clearly the role of each of our major hormones, how a deficiency can affect...

Why do I feel so empty? Why do I feel so tired? Why don't I feel like myself any more? Can I trust HRT?

If you've ever asked yourself these questions or wondered if your hormones could be affecting...

Published: 01/02/2010
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780670072569
RRP: $32.95

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21 May 2012
2012 Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIAs) - winners

The Australian Book Industry Awards were held in Sydney on Friday night. It was a great night for Penguin with our books taking the top honors in four book categories including the prestigious Book of the Year. Congratulations also to Peg McColl, Kate McCormack and the rights team who won the International (Rights) Award for the second year running for Paul French's book Midnight in Peking. United Book Distributors were again named Distributor of the Year.

Illustrated Book of the Year

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