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The first Penguin Classic

The 1946 origin story of one of the world’s best-loved literary series.

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Strange and stunning: 5 beautifully unusual flowers and plants

Venturing beyond sunflowers and tulips and exploring the world of some truly unusual flowers and plants.

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Grow pots of tomatoes

Advice on how to grow your very own tomatoes, from A Slice of Organic Life.

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5 inspiring things we learn about Michelle Obama in Becoming

Five facts the book has taught us about one of the most inspirational women of our time.

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A guide to the reformation

New Jerusalem author Paul Ham outlines the short life and terrible death of Christendom's most defiant sect.

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Know your grapes… Sangiovese

From Everything Happens for a Riesling, Grace De Morgan introduces a wine-derful red.

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Heading west

John 'Roothy' Rooth detours to the Kimberley, home of the shapely boab tree.

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On design: Killing Commendatore

Suzanne Dean, creative director at Vintage, shares the creative process for designing the cover for Haruki Murakami’s latest novel.

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Things to try if your toddler won’t eat

In Babies & Toddlers, Kaz Cooke explains there will be days that your toddler will not be interested in much food, the next they’ll be ‘on the fang’. Keeping up with this can be frustrating, and patience is key. In Babies & Toddlers there are tips to get even the fussiest toddlers eating.

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How babies change and learn

In Babies & Toddlers, Kaz Cooke helps parents understand a child’s physical, emotional and communication development milestones, from six-week-old babies through to three-year-olds. Including hints on fun ways to encourage development, and when (or whether) to see a doctor, Babies & Toddlers has it covered.

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Forgiving the good blokes

Three go-to defence mechanisms for sporting ‘Good Blokes’ who’ve done wrong.

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The vegan pantry

From SuperNatural, Tobie and Georgia Puttock’s tips on essential vegan ingredients.

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Everyday vegan alternatives

Tobie Puttock, chef and author of SuperNatural, shares and weighs up simple vegan substitutes for common ingredients.

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Cellar Bar: a history

Restaurateur and author Guy Grossi shares insight into his Melbourne institution – the inspiration for his latest cookbook.

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Wines for words

Classic wine and book pairings for your boozy book club.

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Birdscaping your garden

Simple instructions from A Complete Guide to Australian Birds to create the ultimate bird haven in your back yard.

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Researching The Pearl Thief

Fiona McIntosh on the jewels and journeys that sparked the idea for her latest novel.

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On writing

Our authors share the most valuable thing they’ve learned about the writing process.

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Researching Germaine

Elizabeth Kleinhenz on the mammoth task of tackling 487 archive boxes.

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On fear

Our crime and thriller authors share what keeps them up at night.

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Scarlett Curtis: gender equality is still a far-off dream for the future

Scarlett Curtis, curator of Feminists Don't Wear Pink (and other lies), is determined to dismantle the patriarchy. She discusses how we can all fight the feminist fight. 

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5 awesome animal robots you have to see to believe

AI inspired by the animal kingdom.

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Mike Carlton: five firsts

Some early career signposts from one of Australia’s most celebrated journalists.

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