Penguin Books Australia

The Australian Wedding Book is the definitive guide to planning your special day. This stunning book is packed with advice and information, and is beautifully illustrated with Australia's most inspiring real-life weddings. It explores the wealth of different options available to you when planning your wedding, and shows you how to create a bespoke occasion that is a reflection of you...

We have been told that the key to longevity involves obsessing over what we eat, how much we stress, and how fast we run. Based on the most extensive study of longevity ever conducted, The Longevity Project exposes what really has an impact on our lifespan — including friends, family, personality, and work.

Eleven years ago, Sydney girl-about-town Carla Coulson swapped a corporate job and a cushy life for an old camera, an uncertain future and a way of living that would ignite her soul.  She recorded the first part of her journey – her new life in Florence and, later, Paris – in the best-selling books Italian Joy and Paris Tango

Where do you start if you want to find the chicest cashmere sweater, the swankiest new-season shoe, the most frivolous handbag, the sweetest equisite nursery items, the classic little black dress? Here in this ultimate shopping bible of course.

First published in 2006, The Passionate Shopper has been fully updated to keep pace with the ever-changing world of retail, and expanded to include a new chapter...

French Essence is a celebration of life in Provence, one of the most charming regions of France.   Vicki Archer reveals the underpinnings of that famous French ambience and sense of style, and offers inspiration to all of us who want to understand the beauty, experience the lifestyle and emulate the interiors of this exquisite part of the world.

The new edition is bursting with the latest, up-to-date information about Perth's fresh food scene.  With lots of new entries this fabulous little guide book steers you to the small independent food shops and markets where you'll find the highest quality, fresh, local and seasonal produce.

' . . . a goldmine of information'
The Weekend Australian

'I have already stowed the review copy in my bag...

'Most of us know how to live, but not how to live well.   There is a world of difference between the two – and the difference is style.

Melissa Penfold, style guru for the Sydney Morning Herald , reveals her secrets in this can't-leave-home-without-it guide to the amazing world of Sydney shopping.

Whether you are in the market for a tea cup. a frock or a nice man to hang your curtains, Melissa will show you where to go, what to buy and how much to spend, as well as how to train your eye to spot a bargain at forty paces, whatever your...

A natural treasure for every body. - Whether it's about saving money, living greener, or treating sensitive skin, The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to Making Natural Beauty Products has everything the hobbyist will need to create organic, natural beauty products.

Live like you work in fashion.

A must-read for anybody interested in fashion. From aspiring designers, stylists, editors, and photographers to fashion obsessives who want behind-the- scenes secrets about industry stars and tips on how to live a creative life.

If you've ever wondered how to climb the social ladder with grace, how to feel confident in every situation, or even how to make a lasting impression (but not the kind that lands you on the latest 'Worst Dressed List')—Derek Blasberg is here, with quotes and secrets from all the socialites so girls everywhere can learn how to have class.

However, architects can be very costly- but only if you use them.

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New tips on travel etiquette in a post-9/11 world, including dealing with security issues and the unprecedented stress that accompanies them. Additional information on how to maintain standards of etiquette when...

Each month, Details magazine keeps hundreds of thousands of men up-to-date on the most current trends and tips for looking sharp. Now the...

America's hottest fashion magazine blends expert advice with in-depth studies of twenty-five unique style icons, from Diane Von Furstenberg to Dita Von Teese to Alicia Keys, for personal style inspiration.

Celebrating its twenty-fifth anniversary in 2010, ELLE magazine has a readership of more than five million.

'It's not merely good, it's foundation-shaking.'
- Seth Godin, Seth's Blog

From his unique vantage point as editor in chief of Make magazine, Mark Frauenfelder takes readers on an inspiring and surprising tour of the vibrant world of do-it-yourself.

Get creative and design and make your own jewellery for a fraction of the high street price

Create your own style and make beautiful jewellery with Beaded Jewellery . Common beading techniques are clearly explained, with helpful tips on which colour to choose, what equipment you will need and advice on how to find the best beads.