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Infernal TrIanglePaul McgeoughPaperback, rrP $32.99Infernal Triangle brings together Paul McGeough’s writings on recent events in the Middle East. From that fateful day in Manhattan in September 2001, to the more recent devastating Gaza Flotilla incident, McGeough

has seen it all. Through his vivid and eloquent journalism, we gain new insights into some of the most critical events of the last decade.

Say IT WITh feelInggerald Stonehardback, rrP $49.99Gerald Stone’s career has spanned the glory days of television and made him an intimate of the most famous names in the industry – from Kerry Packer and Rupert

Murdoch, to Jana Wendt, Ray Martin and George Negus. Gerald’s own tale offers a personal view of the never-before-heard stories behind some of TV’s most treasured moments.

The MarrIage PloTJeffrey eugenedesThe long-awaited new novel from the Pultizer Prize-winning author of Middlesex and The Virgin Suicides, bursting with Eugenedes’s brilliant wit, irony and an incredible understanding of and love for his characters.

auTuMn laIngalex MillerBy the master story-teller, twice Miles Franklin winner and bestselling author of Lovesong, Autumn Laing is an unflinchingly intimate portrait of a woman and her time – she’s unforgettable!

PlaneT WordStephen fryAccompanying major BBC series hosted by Stephen Fry this book traces the evolution of the English language. It takes us on a non-stop, curious, round-the-world trip across all the continents of Planet Word. Foreward by Stephen Fry.

one goT PaST The KeePerfertile fCPaperback, rrP $32.99These deeply personal but relevant Australian stories are about fatherhood, by fathers from the whole social spectrum. This one deserves a place alongside “What to expect...” and is guaranteed

to still the nerves of new fathers. Fathers, you are not alone!

TraInS unlIMITedTim fischerPaperback, rrP $39.99Following on from the ABC podcast series “The Great Train Show”, this book details the history, excitement and romance of rail – including the twelve

best rail experiences in the world. As wide ranging, authoritative and fascinating as the radio program, this book will delight all train enthusiasts and interested general readers alike. All aboard!

leTTerS To My daughTerSir robert Menzies and heather hendersonhardback, rrP $39.99This is a collection of letters written by Menzies to his only daughter, Heather, throughout the fifties, sixties and seventies. Full

of warmth, love, humour and insights, the collection includes fascinating correspondence between Menzies and the leaders of the day, including J.F. Kennedy and Gough Whitlam. It allow us to see a completely different, personal side of a public political figure.

afTer roMuluSraimond gaitaPaperback, rrP $32.95September release, advance orders welcome

Raimond Gaita’s memoir of his childhood, Romulus My Father, was first published in 1998. Now, thirteen years later, he reflects on the writing

of the book and the making of the subsequent film. He writes about the philosophies that underpinned his father’s relationship to the world, and the presence and absence of his mother within his story. Deeply moving and compassionate.

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BuShrangerSevan MchughPaperback, rrP $32.95In a fast-paced narrative full of extensive first-hand accounts and meticulous research, The Bushrangers explores the incredible stories of the men (and women) who have fascinated generations of Australians with their tales of daring exploits. From the

first convict runaways to Ned Kelly, these characters helped to forge Australia’s identity. Exclusive offer: Win a 10-pack of Penguin Books about Australian country life. For details go to the competition page at www.indies.com.au

We are excited to share with you a fantastic selection of fiction, non-fiction and children’s titles coming out this Spring – new titles by much-loved Australian and international authors; fantastic debut fiction, biographies, cooking, history, gift, humour and much more. Throughout this catalogue, you’ll find special and exclusive offers and great gift ideas for Father’s Day.

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huBerT Who?Malcolm andrewsPaperback, rrP $32.99September release, advance orders welcome

Sir Hubert Wilkins was a South Australian farm boy who became an explorer, aviator, war photographer, naturalist, meteorologist, author, student of the

paranormal and secret agent. Malcolm Andrews breathes new life into the astounding exploits of this remarkable Australian.

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ChelSea ManSIonSBarry MaitlandPaperback, rrP $24.99 A crime long buried, a deadly African virus, and some of the most resourceful criminals Brock and Koller have ever faced conspire to make this Maitland’s best mystery yet. Brock and Koller combine

intellect with respect to form a formidable team in this absorbing crime fiction. A refreshing return to the tradition British “whodunit”!

a Man you Can BanK onderek hansonPaperback, rrP $29.99A small Australian country town has the good fortune to uncover 3 million dollars stolen from the bookies. Lambert Hampton, a former bank manager, uses the money to re-establish the town’s fortunes. The fun begins

when the criminals want the money back - but so do the cops, an insurance investigator and two notorious hit men. This is a unique and humorous crime novel.

SPIrIT of ProgreSSSteven CarrollPaperback, rrP $29.99Spirit of Progress is the prequel in The Glenroy Series by Steven Carroll. Set in the wide open spaces of post WWII Melbourne, this is the story of Vic, Rita, Michael and George from the paper, Sam the artist and Tess the

gallery owner as their lives are poised to enter the new era of prosperity. Carroll is a genius, capturing life in post war Melbourne vividly. Exclusive offer: Purchase a copy of Spirit of Progress and receive a FREE copy

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The fIxnick earlsPaperback, rrP $32.95He dreamt of being a top investigative journalist and ended up as a spin doctor for his brother’s PR firm, but can he solve the mystery of his back-stabbing mate’s so-called act of heroism, a deed that just doesn’t ring true?

Nick Earl is on top form in this story you just can’t put down.

on Canaan’S SIdeSebastian BarryPaperback, rrP $29.9989-year-old Lilly Bere mourns the loss on her grandson Bill. Through her reminiscing, we learn of her own journey many years before - escaping Ireland and the sadness of World WarI for the promises and hope of America. The

recollections of loved ones lost are told so beautifully that the reader is transported into Lilly’s journey and left uplifted.

harry Curry CounSel of ChoICeStuart littlemorePaperback, rrP $29.99Could this be Australia’s Rumpole? Albeit with a love interest and a predilection for beer, rather than wine? This is great courtroom drama on a human scale. Harry is a great

character, and we hope there will be more to come!

The STranger’S ChIldalan hollinghurstPaperback, rrP $32.99Cecil Valance, a young aristocratic poet, is visiting the home of his Cambridge friend and lover, George Sawle. On his departure, Cecil leaves a poem, dedicated to George’s sister Daphne, which when

published becomes a touchstone for a generation. Beginning as a novel about two families and two houses, by the time The Stranger’s Child reaches its profound conclusion, it has become an epic tale covering almost a hundred years..

The MaP of TIMefelix PalmaPaperback, rrP $32.95An epic and multi dimensional time-travel novel. Set in England between 1888 and 1900, The Map of Time presents time travel as something that human beings have invented in order to cope with the immovability of time;

something that helps to console the mind—whether it be an unrequited love, the loss of a dear one, or the fabrications of imagination.

CaTCh 22: 50Th annIverSary edITIonJoseph hellerPaperback, rrP $12.95Set in the closing months of WW11, Catch-22 is a tragic and hilarious satire on military madness, which is as explosive, subversive, wild and funny today as it was when it was first published

50 years ago. A must-have classic! Exclusive offer: Win a library of Vintage Classics books. For details go to the competition page at www.indies.com.au

SCeneS froM ProvInCIal lIfeJ.M. CoetzeePaperback, rrP $32.95September release, advance orders welcome

Here for the first time in one volume is J.M. Coetzee’s majestic trilogy of fictionalised memoir, Boyhood, Youth

and Summertime. Scenes from Provincial Life is a heartbreaking and often very funny portrait of the artist by one of the world’s greatest writers and twice Booker Prize recipient J.M. Coetzee.

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The ChaSeChristopher KremmerPaperback, rrP $32.99Set in 1940s Australia, this novel depicts the glitz, glamour and murkier depths of the racing world. When Jean and her boss Howard Carter decide to risk all to expose the dark drug scene that underscores the ‘sport of kings’, they unwittingly draw in young stable hand Frank Littell, who is forced to make a fateful decision. This is the first novel by Christopher Kremmer, acclaimed author of Inhaling the Mahatma and Carpet Wars.

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Sarah ThornhIllKate grenvillehardback, rrP $39.95September release, advance orders welcome

Award winning Australian writer Kate Grenville returns to the Thornhill family who were the main characters in The Secret River. The story of Sarah, a strong-willed young woman who is the youngest child of William Thornhill, and Jack Langland, whom Sarah has loved since she was a child. There is a secret in the Thornhill family past that has always been hidden from Sarah, and that Jack cannot live with. The story is beautifully crafted — a brilliant novel.

There Should Be More danCIngrosalie hamPaperback, rrP $32.95As Margery prepares to throw herself off the 43rd floor of a local hotel she contemplates the events of the last 5 weeks since her 80th birthday. The secrets held for 60 years

are now revealed along with the betrayals and disappointments - all retold to her twin sister who died when she was 15. Part farce, part comedy this is a contemporary treatise on loyalty, love and grief.

STaTe of Wonderann PatchettPaperback, rrP $29.99Set in the Amazon rainforest, this disturbing and thrilling novel delves into the worlds of science and magic, beauty and loss, cannibals and miracle drugs. Described as Heart of Darkness meets The Poisonwood Bible, it will take readers

on an unforgettable journey into the unknown. Exclusive offer: Purchase a copy of State of Wonder and receive a FREE copy of The Lake Shore Limited. *While stocks last.

hInTerlandCaroline BrothersPaperback, rrP $29.99“From Kabul to London, two young brothers are hiding out on the road, running for their lives...” This beautiful book by New York Times journalist Caroline Brothers provides necessary insight into the desperate plight of

refugees. The brothers’ frantic journey towards liberty is traumatic yet astounding, heartbreaking yet life-affirming.

all ThaT I aManna funderPaperback, rrP $29.95September release, advance orders welcome

All That I Am is the first novel by the acclaimed author of Stasiland. It follows the story of four extraordinary people who risked their

lives to alert the world to Hitler. Two narrators, Ernst Toller and Ruth, tell the story of Dora, the woman they both loved. As we come to know them, and her, the novel reveals itself as a searing and intimate portrait of desire and ambition, and of the devastating consequences when they are thwarted.

To Be Sung underWaTerTom McnealPaperback, rrP $29.99Is it possible to go back to what might have been? After 20 “contented” years, Judith’s marriage is fraying at the edges. She has never forgotten her first love and now more than ever he is

in her thoughts and desires. She resolves to find him. Beautifully written, poignant and haunting, this is a book to be devoured, savoured but most of all remembered.

WISh you Were heregraham SwiftPaperback, rrP $32.99Slowly and gently Graham Swift brings magical immediacy to the ordinary everyday lives of people . The powerful centre of this book is the love between two brothers

from an old farming family. The story is set against a background of overwhelming odds — of rampaging disease and unjustifiable wars. Exquisite.

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The language of floWerSvanessa diffenbaughPaperback, rrP $32.99September release, advance orders welcome

After years of rejection, misunderstanding and solitude, Victoria Jones discovers solace through the language of flowers – an

almost forgotten form of conveying meaning used in the Victorian era. Through flowers she gradually learns to rebuild trust, love and a sense of family once again. This is an elegant and completely bewitching novel. Exclusive offer: Purchase of copy of the The Language of Flowers and

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The CaT’S TaBleMichael ondaatjePaperback, rrP $29.95September release,advance orders welcome

In the early 1950s, an eleven-year-old boy boards a huge liner bound for England. At mealtimes, he is placed at the lowly ‘Cat’s Table’ with an eccentric group of grown-ups and two other boys. As the ship makes its way across the Indian Ocean, through the Suez Canal and into the Mediterranean, the boys become involved in the worlds and stories of the adults around them, tumbling from one adventure and delicious discovery to another. With the ocean liner a brilliant microcosm for the floating dream of childhood, The Cat’s Table is a vivid, poignant and thrilling book, a story told with a child’s sense of wonder. From the Booker Prize winning author of The English Patient.

The InvISIBle oneSStef PenneyPaperback, rrP $32.99September release, advance orders welcome

PI Ray Lovell has been asked to find Rose who’s been missing for a decade. The Jankos, the Gypsy clan into which she married are

secretive and quite possibly dangerous. What are they hiding and are they responsible for Ray’s paralysis and loss of voice? An intensely atmospheric murder mystery by the author of The Tenderness of Wolves.

afTerWardSrosamund luptonPaperback, rrP $29.99A school is on fire and a mother runs into the burning building to save her child. Afterwards she must find the arsonist, and then she must confront her physical limitations using the power of love. This is a stylish thriller

with more than a regular twist, a compelling read with a heart-stopping ending from the bestselling author of Sister.

The BrIny CaféSusan duncanPaperback, rrP $32.95September release, advance orders welcome

Ettie Brookbank is the heart and soul of Cook’s Basin, a sleepy offshore community comprising a cluster of dazzling blue bays. But for all the idyllic

surroundings, Ettie can’t help wondering where her dreams have disappeared to. Until fate offers her a lifeline - in the shape of a lopsided little café on the water’s edge. Brimming with warmth and wit, Susan Duncan’s first novel is a delicious tale of friendship and love, and the search for a place to call home.

I aM godgiorgio falettiPaperback, rrP $24.99A serial killer holds New York in his grip. The explosion of a twenty-two storey building, followed by the casual discovery of a letter, lead the police to face up to a dreadful reality: some of New York’s buildings were mined at the

time of their construction. But which ones? And how many? From the author of I Kill.

WhISPerIng deaThgarry disherPaperback, rrP $32.95In his sixth Peninsula murder mystery, Garry Disher keeps the tension and intrigue ramped up exquisitely on multiple fronts, while he takes his regular characters in compelling new directions.

Disher is a grand master of the police procedural, operating at the peak of his craft.

fun and gaMeSduane SwierczynskiPaperback, rrP $19.99 You know those nutty conspiracy theories about celebrities who are killed but their deaths are made to look like accidents? Well, they’re true. They are carried out by a secret organization called ’the accident people’ and Charlie

Hardie has just stumbled into the middle of one of their jobs. The one-liners fly thick and fast and only uncontrolled laughter can slow your reading down.

The reTrIBuTIonval McdermidPaperback, rrP $32.99September release, advance orders welcome

Jacko Vance is a serial killer who has shaped and defined police profiler Tony Hill’s life. Now he is out of prison and back in Tony’s life. Even more twisted and cunning than

before, he is focused on wreaking revenge on Tony - and on DCI Carol Jordan - for the years he has spent behind bars. Tony doesn’t know when he will strike, or where...

The hIdden ChIldCamilla lackbergPaperback, rrP $24.99September release, advance orders welcome

Erik, a retired history teacher and expert on the Nazi regime, is found violently murdered. Erica Falck, a crime writer, had found a Nazi medal amongst her late

mother’s possessions and had been to see Erik about the medal just days before his death. What secrets in her mother’s life connect her to Erik and the events of 60 years ago?

a deClIne In ProPheTSSulari gentillPaperback, rrP $29.99A richly detailed historical mystery that beautifully brings 1930’s society to life. Gentleman sleuth Rowland Sinclair en route to New York in the company of philosophers Annie Besant

and Jiddu Krishnamurti is involved in a mysterious murder. After returning to Sydney Rowland confronts a further series of connected murders that challenges all his formidable detective skills.

agenT 6Tom rob SmithPaperback, rrP $29.99Agent 6 is the highly anticipated follow up to Child 44 and The Secret Speech, brilliantly evoking Stalin’s 1950s Russia. Former Soviet Secret Service agent Leo Demidov’s wife and daughters travel to the States

on diplomatic mission, but a horrific tragedy enfolds. Exiled from the Soviet Union, Leo must somehow get to the States and hunt the one person who knows the truth: Agent 6.

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Christopher hitchensTwo books by one of the most influential writers and intellectuals of modern times. Arguably spans four decades of Christopher Hitchen’s remarkable essays – from Vanity Fair, the New Yorker, Slate, Salon and other publications. World figures from Bill Clinton to Mother Teresa go under his unforgiving microscope. Issues from Vietnam to Iraq, Afghanistan to Iran, as well as literary musings on contemporary leading writers form a rich tapestry for the reader.Hitchens vs Blair is the book of a debate between Tony Blair and Christopher Hitchens that took place in November 2010. Sharp, provocative, and thoroughly engrossing, this is an electrifying intellectual sparring match on the oldest question - Is religion a force for good in the world?

arguaBlyPaperback, rrP $32.99September release, advance orders welcome

hITChenS vS BlaIrPaperback, rrP $14.99

legendS: The afl IndIgenouS TeaM of The CenTurySean gormanPaperback, rrP $34.95Indigenous Australians have given us some of our greatest AFL champions. This set of biographies uses the players’ own descriptions of

their lives, their careers and the people who helped them achieve success. This is the first AFL book of indigenous sporting history told in the words of the players.

KInglaKe-350adrian hylandPaperback, rrP $32.95On 7 February 2009 Sergeant Roger Wood led a group of fifty people from a store west of Kinglake four kilometres to safety through burning bush. Minutes later the town was completely destroyed. Kinglake-350 tells

the stores – of tragedy, grief, heroism and desolation – of the day that became known as Black Saturday.

TravellIng WITh PoMegranaTeSSue Monk Kidd and ann Kidd TaylorPaperback, rrP $22.99September release, advance orders welcome

Between 1998 and 2000 Sue Monk Kidd, author of The Secret Life of Bees, and

her daughter travelled through Greece and France. Sue was coming to grips with aging, caught in a creative vacuum and longing to reconnect with her grown daughter; Ann had just graduated from college, heartbroken and benumbed by the classic question about what to do with her life. A wise and moving story that will resonate with women everywhere.

The lITTle veggIe PaTCh Cofabian Capomolla and Mat PemberPaperback, rrP $45.00September release, advance orders welcome

Fabian Capomolla and Mat Pember install edible gardens: in boxes on balconies, in crates you can put in your backyard, or by creating no-dig garden beds. They believe anyone can create their own edible garden, no matter how little space they have. And in this fully illustrated, step-by-step guide they show you how simple (and fun!) it is.

SIngle WhITe feMale In hanoICarolyn ShinePaperback, rrP $29.95Carolyn spent a year teaching English whilst living in Hanoi. With an ear for language that only a musician can have she struggles with communication and gender politics in a culture very different from

her own. Exceptionally fine writing and a wry self awareness makes this travel memoir unforgettable.

Too MuCh luCKPaul ClearyPaperback, rrP $19.95In Too Much Luck, Paul Cleary shows that the resources boom, which seems like a blessing, has the potential to become a curse. Many countries before us have been caught by the resources

trap: a heady period of boom and growth, followed by a painful bust. Paul Cleary considers what has worked overseas, and suggests a better way forward.

and WhaT do you do, Mr gaBle?richard flanaganPaperback, rrP $24.95September release,advance orders welcome

Collected here for the first time are the very best of Richard Flanagan’s wide-ranging, free-wheeling writings on everything

- from directing films and writing novels to a near fatal kayak trip; from baking bread to bushfires and art; from Jorge Luis Borges to his celebrated essay on the rape of Tasmania’s forests. Sparkling, moving and always surprising, this is exhilarating reading from one of Australia’s best writers.

Non-Fict ionWhaTever IT IS, I don’T lIKe IT and In The land of ozhoward JacobsonPaperbacks, rrPS $29.99/$21.99September release, advance orders welcome

From the melancholy of Leonard Cohen to the unusual disposal of his father-in-laws ashes, Howard Jacobsen’s acclaimed journalism brim with life in Whatever It Is, I Don’t Like It. His search for the outback and our national identity are beautiful captured in In the Land of Oz, an affectionate portrait of life in Australia in the 1980s.

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vIolIn leSSonSarnold zablePaperback, rrP $29.95Arnold Zable takes the reader on an intimate journey into the lives of people he has met on travels over the last 40 years. Music weaves its way through each of these spellbinding stories, all leading back to Amal, a woman who saved

her life by clinging to a corpse for twenty hours alone in the sea. Powerful, heartbreaking and uplifting.

The alICe BehInd WonderlandSimon Winchesterhardback, rrP $24.95In The Alice Behind Wonderland, Simon Winchester uses the famous photograph of Alice Liddell - notorious for the child’s alluring pose - as the launching pad for an energetic

and penetrating look at the inspiration behind one of the greatest classics of children’s literature. Much like the fictional Alice’s world, as the photograph is subject to closer examination, it becomes nothing short of 'curiouser and curiouser'.

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KoKoda WallaByandrew JamesPaperback, rrP $32.99Stan Bisset was not only a rugby legend and a member of the ill-fated 1939 touring team. He was also one of the most distinguished and heroic officers to fight the Japanese on the Kokoda track. His truly inspiring life story is long

overdue and now comes to life in this fascinating and vivid biography.

In her oWn WordSrobin Walshhardback, rrP $60.00September release, advance orders welcome

This is a beautifully presented volume containing the annotated letters and journal of Elizabeth Macquarie. Rarely has the spotlight has turned on the lives of women in the early days of European settlement. This important book highlights the views and role of Governor Macquarie’s wife Elizabeth, and her influence on the architecture and landscape of early Sydney..

The arChITeCT of KoKodarobyn KienzlePaperback, rrP $35.00Bert Kienzle was managing a rubber plantation in Papua New Guinea at the start of WWII. He surveyed and established the Kokoda Track, and managed and organised deliveries along it. His unique

story is told by his daughter-in-law with access to all his records and photos – a true Australian war hero who “made” the Kokoda Track.

The loST eMPIre of aTlanTISgavin MenziesPaperback, rrP $35.00September release, advance orders welcome

In this epic, popular history Gavin Menzies launches himself on a quest to reveal the truth behind the mystery

of Atlantis and her destruction. Reading like a real-life Indiana Jones story as ex-Royal Navy submarine captain, Menzies travels round the world in pursuit of his goal to finally explain the incredible reality behind the legend. From the bestselling author of 1421: The Year the Chinese Discovered the World.

1835James Boycehardback, rrP $44.95Written by the acclaimed author of Van Diemen’s Land, 1835 recounts the founding of Melbourne – from an illegal squatter camp established on the banks of the Yarra River to a major colonial outpost. Boyce traces the power

plays in Hobart, Sydney and London and the key personalities of Melbourne’s early days. He conjures up the Australian frontier – its complexity and its rawness, and the way its legacy survives with us today.

The forgoTTen ISlandSMichael veitchPaperback, rrP $32.95September release, advance orders welcome

The Forgotten Islands shines the light on a little known part of Australia and its extraordinary history – the islands of the Bass Strait.

These islands are rich in Australian history: sealers, shipwrecks, lighthouse keepers, feuds, Aboriginal ‘resettlements’ and deadly encounters with nature. Michael Veitch uncovers unresolved myths and legends, beaches of incomparable beauty, and people who live truly solitary lives.

robert hughes was born in australia in 1938. Since 1970 he has lived and worked in the united States, where until 2001 he was chief art critic for TIMe, to which he still contributes. he is the recipient of a number of awards and prizes for his work. Previous books include: The Shock of the New (1981); The Fatal Shore (1987); Barcelona (1992); The Culture of Complaint (1995).

Extract from Rome by Rober t HughesThe image we have of ancient Rome comes down to us in a heavily edited form. Much of the editing has been done by art and artists of later years: think of Nicolas Poussin. This city of the imagination, masquerading as a city of collective memory, is mostly white – the colour of classical marble, the stuff we imagine the city made of. (So at the outset we are misled, since the marble most valued by Roman builders to sheath the brick and concrete cores of their buildings was very often coloured.) White cylinders of stone gleaming in the sun, surmounted by capitals, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, Tuscan, Composite, linked by cornices, architraves and arches. White ramps, white colonnades, flights of white steps, and white foam from the plashing fountains. White people inhabit this townscape, of course, and they are wearing white togas. There is lots of air around these dignified Romans.

As befits the owners and rulers of the known world, which extended from England to Africa, from the Thames to the Nile, from the Seine to the Euphrates, they are not crowded or hurried. Their gestures are dignified; they have become the statues of themselves. They are full of that very Roman attribute, gravitas.

If we were to pluck a real Roman from the real Rome of this time, the second century, or from the earlier city of Augustus, and set him down in this handsome and meaningful place, this site of classical order, he might feel out of place.

The real Rome was Calcutta-on-the-Mediterranean – crowded, chaotic and filthy. A few of its inhabitants might dwell in the palaces we imagine but most lived in warrens – tall, jerry-built, tottering blocks of flats known as insulae or ‘islands’, which rose as high as six storeys and were given to sudden collapse or outbreaks of fire. Building codes did not exist. The poet Juvenal complained, without exaggeration, that ‘Here we have a city propped up for the most part by slats; for that is how the landlord patches up the crack in the old wall, bidding the tenants to sleep at ease under the ruin that hangs above their heads.’ Because the insulae were usually built without chimneys, the tenants had to rely on charcoal braziers for warmth in winter, exposing them to death by carbon monoxide poisoning or accidental fires. Rome had about 1,800 domus or single-family dwellings and 46,000 insulae, but there was no regulation of the size or human capacity of an ‘island’ – it would hold as many people as a landlord could cram into it. If one thinks of a total population of 1.4 million people in Trajan’s Rome, one will probably not be far wrong.

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roMerobert hugheshardback, rrP $50.00One of the greatest art critics of our time turns his attention to the Eternal City. From Romulus and Remus to Mussolini and Silvio Burlosconi, Hughes traces the triumphs and tragedies of this great city across the ages – encompassing politics, architecture art and urban development. An accessible, sweeping biography of a city that was, for over 1000 years, the most important in the Western world.

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her faTher’S daughTeralice PungPaperback, rrP $29.95September release, advance orders welcome

At twenty something, Alice is ready to leave home and start her own career, and find love and friendship on her own terms. But with each step she takes away from home she feels the sharp tug of invisible threads. Her father fears for her safety to an extraordinary degree – but why? As she digs further into her father’s story she embarks on a journey of painful discovery: of memories lost and found, of her own fears for her future, and of history echoing down the years. From the author of the acclaimed Unpolished Gem.

The CaSualSSally BreenPaperback, rrP $29.99This autobiography is part hilarious evocation of growing up in Brisbane in the 80s and 90s and part meditation on grief when a beloved parent dies. Sally’s beautifully written exploration of the often painful and painfully funny rites of

passage will bring a tear to the eye.

faIr CoPChristine nixon with Jo ChandlerPaperback, rrP $36.99In this frank and engaging memoir, Christine Nixon opens up about the pressures of public life as Chief Commissioner of Victorian Police. Her eight year tenure was characterised by a tough,

anti-corruption stance as well as high approval ratings with the Victorian public. It tracks her personal journey deep into the nexus of power, politics and policing and the fallout from the Bushfires Royal Commission.

Me of The never neverfiona o’loughlinPaperback, rrP $35.00September release, advance orders welcome

Stand-up comedian and TV personality Fiona O’Loughlin is one of the funniest working mothers in Australia today. This book contains her

stories - funny and sometimes sad tales – about her upbringing as part of a large Irish-Catholic family on a wheat farm in South Australia. She covers her chaotic and disorganised family life in Alice Springs as well as the ups and downs of life a performer.

JaMeS hallIday WIne CoMPanIon 2012James hallidayPaperback, rrP $36.95Keenly anticipated by winemakers and winelovers alike, the 2012 edition has been revised and updated with up-to-the-minute

information. It also includes contact information and biographies of the winemakers. An indispensable reference for all enthusiasts of Australian wine, this is a must-have for anyone planning a visit to a wine-growing region or replenishing their wine rack!

CoCKTaIl hour under The Tree of forgeTfulneSSalexandra fullerPaperback, rrP $29.99September release, advance orders welcome

In Cocktail Hour Under the Tree of Forgetfulness, Alexandra Fuller returns to

Africa and the story of her unforgettable family. From the country’s golden years during her mother’s childhood to the civil war-torn Africa of her own youth, Fuller weaves a multilayered narrative. At its heart a story of her mother Nicola Fuller, this is a funny, tragic, terrifying, and exotic story of survival and madness, love and war, and passion.

vIeTnaMeSe STreeT foodT lister & a PohlPaperback, rrP $39.95September release, advance orders welcome

If you love the idea of authentic recipes from a

fascinating culture this is the book for you. Enjoy mouth-watering photography of amazing food in funky urban settings. The spring roll recipe alone is worth buying the book for!

a lITTle BIrd Told MeK. Chambers and J. apterPaperback, rrP $35.00September release, advance orders welcome

Raised on the Nullabor by her Seventh-day Adventist parents, Kasey Chambers

and her younger brother would often go for months without encountering another human being. From this remote outback upbringing to her success on the world stage, Kasey Chambers shares her story with fearless honesty and warmth. This is a moving and gutsy portrayal of a true original.

WInTer on The farMMatthew evanshardback, rrP $49.99The author of The Real Food Companion, chef, renowned food critic and farmer, Matthew Evans, now brings us Winter on the Farm - the ultimate guide to cooking

healthy and hearty winter food with over 80 delicious recipes - from potato and bacon soup, beef shin and mushroom pie to an exceptionally delicious Kentish cherry and elderflower fruit pudding. Exclusive offer: Purchase a copy of Winter on the Farm and receive a FREE apron. *While stocks last.

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The long goodByeMeghan o’rourkePaperback, rrP $29.99September release, advance orders welcome

Meghan O’Rourke was thirty-two when her mother died of cancer. Her memoir weaves personal recollections with

an examination of what it means to grieve in a society which no longer has the rituals to engage with grief. The strange time after a parent’s death is explored in this courageous and inspiring book.

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hungryguy Mirabellahardback, rrP $49.99September release, advance orders welcome

Hungry is a lavish tribute to the food and spirit of generosity with which Guy Mirabella approaches cooking. His food is simply delicious Italian-

style cooking. Known as an author, cook and a book designer, Guy’s books are a gorgeous and original cornucopia of collage, food produce, flavours and colours and Hungry is no exception.

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rICK STeIn'S SPaInrick Steinhardback, rrP $49.95In his beautifully designed and illustrated cookbook to accompany a BBC series, Rick has selected over 120 recipes that capture the authentic

taste of contemporary Spain. With over 100 location and recipe photographs, this is an essential book for food-lovers as well as a stunning culinary guide to a diverse country.

a STraIghT lIne To My hearTBill CondonPaperback, rrP $17.99As Tiff and her friend Kayla finish school forever they soon realize that life doesn’t necessarily turn out as planned. Within the space of a week Tiff is confronted with changes that upset her

world and she discovers that words are not always enough to convey what’s in your heart. This is a funny, bittersweet and heartwarming story. 14+

The BrIdgeJane higginsPaperback, rrP $19.95The Bridge is a gritty adventure set in the future where the City is divided and fear of outsiders pervades everything. Nik was destined to work for ISIS, but instead, when he is hunted by them, he finds answers to questions

he dared never ask. The Bridge is an exciting novel from a new voice in young adult fiction. 13+

ShIfTem BaileyPaperback, rrP $19.95September release, advance orders welcome

Shift is a sinister psychological thriller that teeters on the edges of the supernatural. The arrival of Miranda Vaile at Olive’s school sets the rumours

flying. Her parents are dead but did she really kill them? The toxic mix of identity, loss and unhealthy friendships in this book make for a terrifying read. Exclusive sell price $19.95 (RRP $22.95). 14+

foreverMaggie Stiefvaterhardback, rrP $24.99The gripping conclusion to the bestselling Wolves of Mercy Falls trilogy, Forever will keep the reader held in thrilled suspense throughout. The stakes are higher than before – wolves are hunted, lives are threatened

and as death closes in, love becomes increasingly difficult to hold on to. Beautifully written, intense and absolutely unforgettable. Exclusive offer: Purchase a copy of Forever and receive a FREE Forever badge. *While stocks last. 13+

ouTSIde InMaria v. SnyderPaperback, rrP $19.99Outside In is a great example of fantasy world-building—the three-dimensional characters and the intricate structure of the world ‘Inside’ feel real, drawing you in and giving you an emotional stake in the outcome. This engaging story

will have the reader gripped! 13+

Blood red roadMoira youngPaperback, rrP $18.99September release, advance orders welcome

Cloaked horsemen have stolen Saba’s beloved brother. She must set out over the desert to find him with only her crossbow and her crow, Nero. With an incredibly

strong narrative and fantastic characters this unique dystopian novel will be great for fans of the Hunger Games and Chaos Walking. Blood Red Road is fast paced and action packed! 12+

There IS no dogMeg rosoffPaperback, rrP $19.95What if God were a feckless teenage boy named Bob? In the beginning Bob creates heaven and earth, creatures of the sea and the land along with humans including lots of attractive girls. Rather than rule the world, he’d rather eat

junk food. Unfortunately, whenever Bob falls in love, the earth erupts with natural disasters – then he meets the irresistible Lucy… 13+

4 IngredIenTS for KIdSKim McCosker and rachael BerminghamPaperback, rrP $19.99

BaBy BoWlKim McCosker Paperback,rrP $16.99

From the duo that brought us the bestselling 4 Ingredients series, 4 Ingredients for Kids is full of recipes and ideas that will not only keep your kids happy and healthy, but get them into the kitchen. In Baby Bowl, Kim McCosker, a mother of three and passionate cook, has provided simple, healthy, age appropriate recipes aimed at introducing a variety of flavours to baby’s palate.

a MonSTer CallSPatrick ness and Jim Kay (Illus.)hardback, rrP $27.95The monster showed up just after midnight. As they do. But it isn’t the monster Conor’s been expecting. It’s something ancient,

something wild. And it wants the most dangerous thing of all from Conor. An extraordinarily moving novel about coming to terms with loss by Carnegie Award winning author Patrick Ness. 10+

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The good lIfeadrian richardsonhardback, rrP $59.99This cookbook is a must-have for every home! Adrian Richardson’s philosophy is simple: things taste better when they’re homemade. The Good Life will show you how to bake your own bread, create fresh cheeses or tomato sauces, make salami and sausages, cook chutneys and preserves, and much more. It will help you reconnect with food and its source and remind you of the simple pleasures that lie in making good, honest food for family and friends. Special offer: Purchase a copy of The Good Life and receive a FREE tea towel. *While stocks last..

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one SMall ISlandalison lesterhardback, rrP $29.95The talents of Alison Lester and Coral Tulloch are combined to bring us One Small Island. This picture book focuses on Macquarie Island, a World Heritage Site, and makes comment on the future of planet. Like so many unique sites, Macquarie Island has been exploited and plundered, but regeneration has now occurred and this provides hope for the natural environment and the world in general. This beautiful book is a poignant and useful message that will be valuable for parents and educators alike. 5+

STuCKoliver Jeffershardback, rrP $24.99September release, advance orders welcome

Another fabulous story from the wonderful Oliver Jeffers about a little boy’s kite getting stuck in a tree. Floyd tries flinging all sorts of

things in the tree to knock his kite loose – his favourite shoe, Mitch the cat, a whale, the neighbour’s house, his friend’s bicycle and the kitchen sink. But how will Floyd get his kite back? 3+

The BICyCleColin Thompsonhardback, rrP $27.99September release, advance orders welcome

In September 2008, Colin Thompson visited Cambodia with Save the Children. Struck by the way the humble bicycle was central

to so many people’s lives, he was inspired to create The Bicycle. Featuring the illustrations of fourteen internationally acclaimed artists, including Quentin Blake, Shaun Tan and Freya Blackwood, Colin Thompson’s The Bicycle is a celebration of how much we can help others through simple acts of charity. All royalties from the sale of this book will go to Save the Children. 4+

Moo!Matthew van fleethardback, rrP $29.99

September release, advance orders welcome

Discover all the fun on the farm with this brilliant novelty book from Matthew Van Fleet. With pull out tabs, lift flaps, touchy-feely elements and beautiful photographs of gorgeous farmyard animals, Moo! will keep youngsters amused and entertained for hours. 2+

a SICK day for aMoS MCgeePhilip and erin Steadhardback, rrP $19.99Amos McGee is a friendly zookeeper who

has wonderful friends at the zoo. He plays chess with the elephant, races the tortoise and reads to the owl. But what will happen when Amos is sick one day and can’t go to work? This lovely picture book deservedly won the Caldecott Medal. 3+

PInKJanet a. holmeshardback, rrP $24.95Lily loves all things pink—her boots, her bicycle, the food she eats—but she has no one to share them with.

Then along comes a perfect friend … who is perfectly pink, too! A delightful tale about finding friendship in the most unexpected places. 3+ Exclusive offer: Purchase a copy of Pink and receive a FREE (pink) plush toy. *While stocks last.

Kangaroo and CroCodIleBronwyn Bancrofthardback, rrP $24.95This is a wonderful companion to Bronwyn Bancroft’s previous book Possum and Wattle. It is filled with beautiful illustrations

of Australian animals and landscapes - from animals in the desert to the creatures of the coral reef, from eagles to echidnas and geckos to crocodiles. This is a lovely informative book for young children. 3+

CoMe doWn, CaT!Sonya hartnetthardback, rrP $24.95September release, advance orders welcome

Nicholas tries to rescue his cat when she climbs up too high, because

he doesn’t want her to be afraid of the scary things that worry him in the night. But she doesn’t want to be rescued.. until it rains. Then they both are able to admire each other’s courage. A heart-warming picture book. 3+

SoMe dadSnick Blandhardback, rrP $16.99Some dads are very careful and some dads misbehave. Each dad has his own way of being a dad and they are all delightful! A

great gift for Father’s Day from favourite Aussie author Nick Bland! 2+

for all CreaTureSglenda Millard and rebecca Cool (Illus.)hardback, rrP $29.95A truly beautiful title from

the fabulous Glenda Millard with stunning illustrations by Rebecca Cool. An uplifting, heart-warming, book which reminds you to stop every now and then to celebrate the mystery and beauty of life in its many forms. A must for every bookshelf. 3+

vaMPyreMargaret Wild and andrew yeo (Illus.)hardback, rrP $29.95September release, advance orders welcome

From acclaimed children’s author Margaret Wild. A haunting story about a boy born as a Vampyre who longs

to live a normal existence. Struggling against the wishes of his family, the boy confronts the challenges of being different and finding the courage to be who you really want to be. Extraordinary images by Andrew Yeo will stay with you long after you have finished this story. 8+

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For Kids of All AgesCroW CounTryKate ConstablePaperback, rrP $15.99September release, advance orders welcome

Sadie is unhappy when her mother relocates them from the city to the country. However, things soon becoming interesting when she eerily views a terrible

crime from the past. Along with two boys Lachie and Walter, she is soon embroiled in a strange mystery which links the country and the past - and the ever present crows… 9+

SKulduggery PleaSanT: deaTh BrIngerderek landyPaperback, rrP $19.99September release, advance orders welcome

When the Necromancers no longer need Valkyrie to be their Death Bringer, that’s a Good Thing. However there’s

a reason that the Necromancers don’t need her any more - they’ve found their Death Bringer already, the person who will dissolve the doors between life and death. And that’s a very, very Bad Thing… 8+

PreCIouS and The MonKeySalexander McCall Smithhardback, rrP $19.95A delightful new children’s book from bestselling author Alexander McCall Smith. Well before Precious Ramotswe founded her No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, as an

eight-year-old girl she was already solving mysteries. Here, in this delightful, enchanting tale for children, we find out just who has been stealing her schoolfriends’ snacks and how the young Precious became the crafty and intuitive private investigator we all know and love! 8+

one dog and hIS Boyeva Ibbotsonhardback, rrP $24.99Hal always wanted a dog, but his parents would not consider the idea until they discover Easy Pets – a dog rental agency. Fleck arrives on Hal’s birthday, but when Hal discovers that Fleck will

be returned one day, they run away to find their own perfect place where they can be together forever. 8+

The ParadISe TraPCatherine JinksPaperback, rrP $15.99When Marcus and his mother arrive at the Diamond Beach Caravan Park, it is one big disappointment. Marcus can think of a hundred better ways of spending his holiday than in their crusty old caravan. But it doesn’t take long for

the caravan to reveal its secret. Marcus is soon swept into the craziest, scariest holiday ever. A roller-coaster family adventure from a much loved author. 10+

nanBerry: BlaCK BroTher WhITeJackie frenchPaperback, rrP $16.99Jackie French has brought the struggle of early Sydney to life in her own skilful fashion. Told through the eyes of three arrivals and an indigenous boy, this novel is a great way for older children to get an insight into the early days of colonisation - from all sides!

The 13-STorey TreehouSeandy griffiths and Terry dentonPaperback, rrP $9.99September release, advance orders welcome

Andy and Terry's 13-storey treehouse is the most amazing treehouse in the

world. It's got a bowling alley, a see-through swimming pool, a tank full of man-eating sharks, a giant catapult, a secret underground laboratory and a marshmallow machine that follows you around and shoots marshmallows into your mouth whenever you're hungry. Well, what are you waiting for? Come on up! 7+

The aCCIdenTal PrInCeSSJen Storerhardback, rrP $19.95Matilda and Iris Valentine don't get along – they're as different as sisters can be. When Matilda steals Iris's lucky penny and hides it in the lilac hedge, she receives a strange pinch

mark on her hand. Little does she know she has been claimed by the hedge folk as their princess.,, For fans of The Magic Faraway Tree and the Narnia series. 8+

In The Sea There are CroCodIleSfabio gedahardback, rrP $24.95When his mother put him to bed the night before, 10 year old Pakistani boy Enaiatollah never imagined she would not be there in the morning. But he awakens alone. Thus begins an incredible five year

journey through Afghanistan, Turkey, Greece, Iran and finally to Italy. Author, Fabio Geda who was so inspired by Enaiatollah’s story that he wrote this book as a fictionalized account of his life. Captivating! 12+

ravenWoodandrew PetersPaperback, rrP $16.99Arborium is a forested island with cities high up in the treetops. For 14-year-old Ark, a seemingly ordinary day in the trees suddenly changes as he is thrown into a battle for his life, his people and their world. A breathtaking adventure set

in the future where trees are more valuable than gold. 10+

The Three doorS #1: The golden dooremily roddaPaperback, rrP $16.99September release, advance orders welcome

The walled city of Weld is under attack from ferocious flying creatures that

raid in the night, bringing death and destruction. The Warden calls for Volunteers to find and destroy the Enemy. Rye is officially too young to go, but his brothers are among the lost, and he must help them. What terrors await him beyond the wall? The first title in an exciting new fantasy adventure series by the author of the bestselling and internationally successful Deltora Quest series and Rondo Trilogy.

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Prices listed in this catalogue as rrP refer to the publisher’s recommended retail prices. While every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of price and availability, these may be subject to change without notice by publishers. In most cases, any title not currently in stock can easily be ordered in at your request. all special prices and offers are valid from 17/08/11 to 30/09/11 unless otherwise stated or stock has sold out.

Fic t ion Non-Fic t ion Children's1 Caleb's Crossing by Geraldine Brooks2 The Tiger's Wife by Tea Obreht3 Smut: Two Unseemly Stories by Alan Bennett4 That Deadman Dance by Kim Scott5 Past the Shallows by Favel Parrett6 A Visit From the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan7 The Stranger's Child by Alan Hollinghurst8 State of Wonder by Ann Patchett9 The Paris Wife by Paula McLain10 Last Man in the Tower by Aravind Adiga

1 Jamie's 30-minute Meals by Jamie Oliver2 The Hare with Amber Eyes: A Hidden Inheritance

by Edmund De Waal3 Notebooks by Betty Churcher4 Rome: A Cultural History by Robert Hughes5 Go the F**k to Sleep by Adam Mansbach6 Bossypants by Tina Fey7 At Home: A Short History of Private Life

by Bill Bryson8 Life: Keith Richards by Keith Richards9 The Psychopath Test by Jon Ronson10 Sideshow: Dumbing Down Democracy

by Lindsay Tanner

1 Passion: Fallen by Lauren Kate2 Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney3 Look See, Look at Me! by Leonie Norrington4 Too Small to Fail by Morris Gleitzman5 The Tall Man and the Twelve Babies

by Tom Champion & Kilmeny Niland6 Violet Mackerel's Brilliant Plot by Anna Branford7 Noni the Pony by Alison Lester8 The Warlock: Secrets of the Immortal

Nicholas Flamel by Michael Scott9 Mirror by Jeannie Baker10 Act of Faith by Kelly Gardiner

More Gif t Ideas200 houSeSMark Clearyhardback, rrP $69.99September release, advance orders welcome

200 Houses is an impressive collection

of residential architecture from all corners of the world spread over 600 pages. From country estates to beachfront holiday retreats, lakeside houses and hip dwelling, 200 Houses is not only a beautiful coffee-table book but also a valuable reference.

unlIKely frIendShIPSJennifer hollandPaperback, rrP $17.95A beautiful gift book with full colour photographs of animals who, with nothing in common, bond in the most

unexpected ways. The elephant and the sheep, and the macaque and the kitten, are just two of the 47 heartwarming true stories of interspecies friendships. This is a special book for all friends!

TranSPorT an auSTralIan hISToryrobert leehardback, rrP $24.95Transport brings together the stories of heroic, ground-breaking and everyday enterprises in shipping, roads, rail and aviation

across Australia. From the saddle horse to modern jet aircrafts, this fascinating book shows us that the story of transport is the story of Australia. Special sell price $24.95 (RRP$49.95)*While stocks last.

Beer MaKeS daddy STrongandy rileyhardback, rrP $14.95The perfect gift for Father’s Day - 60 brilliant new cartoons from Andy Riley celebrating the special one. Affectionate, witty and endearing - just like Dad.

It’s the gift that keeps on giving - just like Dad. Every day should be Father’s Day! From the creator of the Bunny Suicides books.

TalKIn’ ‘BouT your generaTIonMichael WardPaperback, rrP $29.95This is a fantastic concoction of entertainment and popular culture that the whole family will enjoy. The ‘unfacts’ are comical, and the speculative articles that delve into the improbable truths of the

universe are fascinating. Based on the popular TV show, this book is bursting with knowledge and wholesome laughter.

ServoJim SonterPaperback, rrP $19.99In 1982 Jim Sonter took his first photograph of the 1930s art

deco service station at Bingara Motors in NSW. What began as a hobby soon became an obsession. Servo contains over 150 photos of servos ranging as far back as the 1910s and Australia’s first. A fantastic present for Fathers Day!

yaTeS’ garden guIdeyatesPaperback, rrP $39.99This special anniversary edition features a pictorial history of Yates in Australia and a new chapter about changes in garden design over the last

century, to inspire heritage traditions in the modern garden. Fully illustrated and detailing more than 1000 plant species, this book contains everything you need to know about growing trees, shrubs, vines, flowers, vegetables, herbs and fruit.

MovIda’S guIde To BarCelonafrank Camorra and richard CornishPaperback, rrP $32.99Frank Camorra, chef of the renowned Spanish restaurant MoVida, teams up with food writer Richard Cornish in this beautifully illustrated, insider’s

guide to Barcelona. They share the best culinary experiences the city offers, from small, hidden bars to the hot new award-winning restaurants. This is an essential guide to Barcelona’s hidden treasures. To check the authors’ travel tips and their top ten recommendations go to www.indies.com.au.

advenTureS In CorreSPondenT-landnick BryantPaperback, rrP $32.95September release, advance orders welcome

Part memoir, part polemic and part travelogue, these stores

highlight the dangers, delights and diversions of a correspondent’s life. How did Bono help save the Northern Ireland peace process? Why is the real West Wing nothing like the television series? The stories ends back home in Australia, with an inside view of the death of Steve Irwin and the 2011 Queensland floods.

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