Penguin Books Australia

Terrorist attacks. Natural disasters. Domestic crackdowns. Economic collapse. Riots. Wars. Disease. Starvation.

What can you do to prepare for when it all hits the fan?

You can learn to be self-sufficient and survive outside the system.

'I've started to look at the world through apocalypse eyes.' So begins Neil Strauss' thrilling new book: one of the most original and provocative narratives of the...

It was John Wedge, Batman's private surveyor, who named the Yarra Yarra. In September 1835 he was at the Turning Basin with some Kulin and heard them identify the river as it came over the Falls as, he wrote, 'Yarrow Yarrow'. It was only some months later that Wedge discovered they had been referring to the pattern and movement of water over the Falls, not the river itself.

Real Food for Dogs and Cats is for every pet lover who wants to ensure their cat or dog has the best chance of a long and healthy life.

This no-nonsense guide to natural and balanced pet nutrition has simple, practical and effective ways to keep pets in top condition. Dr Clare Middle combines a wealth of experience with sound science in this easy-to-use book. This is a must for all pet owners, breeders...

The Wollemi Pine is the story of this discovery, and of the tree that...

Peter Schouten and Tim Flannery have collaborated again to create another gorgeous treasury of remarkable...

In 1960, when he was a fifteen-year-old schoolboy at Timbertop, Peter Nicholson began to investigate the secret world of wombats by crawling down their burrows and making friends with them. In this enthralling book James Woodford, bestselling author...

DID YOU KNOW that takahe have been thought to be extinct two times?   Or that there's a place in New Zealand called Takahe Valley?   Learn about where takahe live, how they look after their babies, what they eat and what we can do to help takahe survive.

In this book we are introduced to nineteen spiders commonly found in New Zealand and also meet some of their close relatives from other countries.   Through stunning photographs and imaginative text, we learn details about spiders' lives – where they live and how they survive.   This book also includes an introductory section on spider classification, senses, spider silk and venom...

'If you've ever experienced the emotional trauma of losing a beloved pet, then you're going to be enormously comforted by Jenny Smedley's riveting book . . . These entrancing stories . . . are essential reading for animal lovers everywhere.'
- Chat It's Fate

The Rough Guide to Climate Change gives the complete picture of the single biggest issue facing the planet. Cutting a swathe through scientific research and political debate, this completely updated 3rd edition lays out the facts and assesses the options—global and personal—for dealing with the threat of a warming world. The guide looks at the evolution of our atmosphere over the last 4.5...

Beautifully illustrated with full-colour photographs and detailed annotations, this unbeatable reference shows you how to establish routines, implement commands, break bad habits, and learn how to train various breeds.

Dr. Bruce Fogle's step-by-step approach explains how to train with kindness, rewards and praise Master every aspect of training including home routines, restraint and curing bad habits Encourage obedience, aid fitness and ensure...

We take the nagging out of raising nannies...

In The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to Raising Goats Ellie Winslow tells readers everything they need to know about raising goats for pets, milk, or even meat, providing everything a beginner needs to know about feeding, breeding, sheltering, and caring for our small, horny- headed friends.

The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Saltwater Aquariums answers questions for both the novice and the experienced saltwater aquarium enthusiast.

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The Complete Idiot s Guide to Puppies covers everything you need to ready your house and yard and to coach you on both how to care for and bond with your new puppy.