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Book Cover: The Australian Wedding Book

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...

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...

Published: 23/05/2012
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9781921382338
RRP: $75.00
Book Cover: The Longevity Project: Surprising discoveries for health and long life from the landmark eight-decade study
By Howard Friedman & Leslie Martin

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.

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...

Published: 02/05/2011
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781921844010
RRP: $32.95
Book Cover:  Home Love
Distilling timeless advice from designers, decorators, architects, retailers and stylists, Home Love will help you turn the frustrations of interior decorating into moments of creative triumph.
Distilling timeless advice from designers, decorators, architects, retailers and stylists, Home Love will help you turn the frustrations of interior decorating into moments of creative triumph.
Published: 21/03/2012
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781921383212
RRP: $35.00
Book Cover:  Chasing a Dream

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

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...

Published: 31/10/2011
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9781921382307
RRP: $59.95
Book Cover: The Dressing Table
Glamour. Flair. Style. Panache. Call it what you will, the women who feature in this collection of interviews and essays on style from Clare Press, have it in spades. 
Glamour. Flair. Style. Panache. Call it what you will, the women who feature in this collection of interviews and essays on style from Clare Press, have it in spades. 
Published: 31/10/2011
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9781921382376
RRP: $45.00
Book Cover: The Passionate Shopper

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...

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...

Published: 27/10/2008
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781921382017
RRP: $35.00
Book Cover:  French Essence: Ambience, Beauty and Style in Provence

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.

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...

Published: 28/09/2009
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9781921382031
RRP: $59.95
Book Cover: The Food Lovers' Guide to Perth
By Julie Mews & Lisa Hummel-Robson

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...

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...

Published: 05/11/2009
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781921361548
RRP: $24.95
Book Cover:  Australian Style

'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.

'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.

Published: 26/10/2009
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9781920989767
RRP: $39.95
Book Cover:  Melissa Penfold's Little Black Book: Sydney's Shopping Secrets

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...

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...

Published: 03/03/2008
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9781920989781
RRP: $29.95
Book Cover: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Making Natural Beauty Products
By Sally W Trew & Zonella B Gould

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.

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...

Published: 10/12/2010
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781615640232
RRP: $19.95
Book Cover: The Teen Vogue Handbook: An Insider's Guide to Careers in Fashion
By Vogue Teen

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.

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...

Published: 31/05/2010
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781595142610
RRP: $29.95
Book Cover:  Classy: Exceptional Advice for the Extremely Modern Lady
By Derek Blasberg

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.

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...

Published: 12/08/2010
Format: Misc.
ISBN: 9781595142795
RRP: $19.95
Book Cover: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Designing Your Own Home
By Oreste Drapaca & Esman Abigail R.
Creating a new home-or rebuilding a purchased one-requires architectural expertise, not only for aesthetic design purposes but also to account for structural safety, feasibility of plan, compliance with local laws and codes, and above all, to make a new house feel like home-the home you've always wanted.

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

The Complete Idiot's Guide to...

Creating a new home-or rebuilding a purchased one-requires architectural expertise, not only for aesthetic design purposes but also to account for structural safety, feasibility of plan, compliance with...
Published: 14/06/2007
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781592575015
RRP: $32.95
Book Cover:  Pocket Idiot's Guide to Being a Groom, 3E
By Jennifer Lata Rung & Mark Rung
The Pocket Idiot s Guide to Being a Groom, Third Edition , covers all of the details aspiring husbands need to know to get from bended knee to the altar.
The Pocket Idiot s Guide to Being a Groom, Third Edition , covers all of the details aspiring husbands need to know to get from bended knee to the altar.
Published: 22/02/2006
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781592574513
RRP: $14.95
Book Cover:  Pocket Idiot's Guide to Etiquette, 3e
By Mary Mitchell
An updated and revised guide to proper manners, politeness, and professionalism – including the best ways to handle such sticky situations as saying 'no' and asking for forgiveness.

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...

An updated and revised guide to proper manners, politeness, and professionalism – including the best ways to handle such sticky situations as saying 'no' and asking for forgiveness.

New tips on travel...

Published: 15/10/2004
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781592572618
RRP: $26.95
Book Cover:  Details: Men's Style Manual
By Daniel Peres
At last – a sophisticated wardrobe guide for men from a respected authority, Details magazine, offering head-to-toe advice for choosing the right look, the right fit, and the right style for every situation, from boardroom pitches to casual Saturday nights.

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...

At last – a sophisticated wardrobe guide for men from a respected authority, Details magazine, offering head-to-toe advice for choosing the right look, the right fit, and the right style for every...
Published: 09/01/2008
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781592403288
RRP: $39.95
Book Cover: The ELLEments of Personal Style: 25 Modern Fashion Icons on How to Dress, Shop, and Live
By Joe Zee & Maggie Bullock

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.



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...

Published: 01/12/2010
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9781592405671
RRP: $39.95
Book Cover:  Made by Hand: My Adventures in the World of Do-It-Yourself
By Mark Frauenfelder

'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.




'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...


Published: 20/01/2012
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781591844433
RRP: $19.95
Book Cover:  Beaded Jewellery
By Brenner & Maya

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.



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...

Published: 22/02/2012
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781409383475
RRP: $19.95

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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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