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Will to Live Diane Ames, Matthew Ames

Matthew Ames had a one per cent chance of survival after becoming a quadruple amputee. This is the story of his triumphant recovery, and his family's courage in working together to make Matthew's life as normal as possible.

Roy Higgins: Australia's Favourite Jockey Patrick Bartley

This is a celebration of a great Australian, with racing royalty, friends and family sharing their stories and memories of Roy Higgins, the gentle trailblazer who touched their lives.

Our Vietnam Nurses Annabelle Brayley

From flying with critically wounded Australian soldiers out of turbulent war zones, to being held at gunpoint, the compassion, courage and grace under fire in Our Vietnam Nurses will inspire and astound.

Busted Keith Moor

Bestselling writer and organised-crime expert Keith Moor takes us behind the headlines of the world's biggest seizure of ecstasy to expose a sophisticated mafia network in Australia.

Outback Cop Evan McHugh, Neale McShane

'Birdsville, the land of plenty – plenty of heat, dust, flies, snakes, camels and salt of the earth outback folk.' Neale McShane

The Dog Squad Vikki Petraitis

Brilliant and heroic, the police dogs and handlers of the Dog Squad put themselves on the front line every day to fight crime and keep citizens safe.

Face Your Fears Soa Palelei

From fighting to survive as a kid to doing combat in the world’s most brutal arena, this is the remarkable story of one of the first Australian fighters to make it to the UFC.

Aussie Midwives Fiona McArthur

Funny one minute and heartbreaking the next, Aussie Midwives explores the joys, emotion and drama of childbirth and the lasting effect it has on the people who work in this extraordinary profession.

Father Bob: The Larrikin Priest Sue Williams

The life story of 'the people's priest' – outspoken Catholic priest, Father Bob Maguire.

Bush Nurses Annabelle Brayley

With tales from Birdsville to Bedourie, Oodnadatta to Uluru, you'll be amazed at the courage and resourcefulness of these nurses who have been the backbone of medical practice in remote Australia for more than a hundred years.

The Real Chopper Adam Shand

Adam Shand – bestselling author of Big Shots: Carl Williams and the Gangland Murders – disentangles the persona of 'Chopper' from Mark Read, the man. Chopper took over Read's life, made him famous but then refused to let him go.

The Extraordinary Life of the Wildlife Man: Death-defying encounters with crocs, sharks and wild animals David Ireland

This is an edge-of-your seat adventure. It's one man's story of how he learnt to live by the law of the jungle: those who adapt, survive.

The Outback Wrangler Matt Wright

The Outback Wrangler takes you on a wild ride, where that special outback flavour of danger, adrenaline and adventure comes together in the personal stories of a unique Australian.

Outback Adventures Matt Wright

Matt Wright – adventure-seeker, conservationist, tourism guru and star of the wildly successful National Geographic TV show Outback Wrangler – is back.

Bomber: The Whole Story Mark Thompson

Now in paperback, the bestselling memoir of one of football's most intriguing characters. Mark Thompson sets the record straight on a career that has had more than a few challenges and dramas in this candid, entertaining, opinionated story of the enigmatic coach who changed the game of AFL.

Bad Medicine Terry Ledgard

Evocative, moving and outrageous in its humour and honesty, Bad Medicine is an exhilarating account of life as an SAS medic in the world’s most intense warzone.

Outback Legends Evan McHugh

A new collection of inspiring country characters from the bestselling author of Outback Heroes and Outback Pioneers.

Worth Fighting For Dana Vulin

A truly remarkable woman’s story of survival, strength and triumph in the face of unspeakable horror.

Stronger: Fighting Back After the Boston Marathon Bombing Jeff Bauman, Brett Witter

Brave, compassionate and emotionally compelling, the film tie-in edition of Jeff Bauman's story shows what strength really means.

The Girl Who Climbed Everest: The inspirational story of Alyssa Azar, Australia's Youngest Adventurer Sue Williams

The Girl Who Climbed Everest is the inspiring story of Alyssa Azar, an ordinary girl from country Queensland who worked to ascend the world’s highest peak – the youngest Australian ever to have achieved this extraordinary feat.

Bush Doctors Annabelle Brayley

Sixteen stories of amazing outback doctors and their heroic deeds, from the bestselling author of Bush Nurses and Nurses of the Outback.

Top Dog Maria Goodavage

The incredible, moving story of K-9 Marine hero Lucca, and the handlers who fought alongside her through two bloody wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. From the bestselling author of Soldier Dogs.

Emergency Simon Judkins

Every day across Australia, specialist emergency physicians do extraordinary things under immense pressure. The stakes are high; everyone gets pushed to the limit. Lives are saved, patients die. Some staff manage the stress, others burn out.

All I Can Be Nathan Buckley

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