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He was a legend of Australian rock, the front man who lived as hard and as wildly as he performed . . . this is his story

Following a lifetime observing Australia and its people, Tom Keneally turns inwards to reflect on what has been important to him. 'When I was born in 1935 I grew up, despite the Depression and World War II, with a primitive sense of being fortunate . . . The utopian strain was very strong . . . if we weren't to be a better society, if we were simply serfs designed to support a system of privilege, what was the bloody point?' Thomas Keneally has been observing, reflecting on and writing about Australia and the human condition for well over fifty years. In this deeply personal, passionately drawn and richly tuned collection he draws on a lifetime of engagement with the great issues of our recent history and his own moments of discovery and understanding. He writes with unbounded joy of being a grandparent, and with intimacy and insight about the prospect of death and the meaning of faith. He is outraged about the treatment of Indigenous Australians and refugees, and argues fiercely against market economics and the cowardice of climate change deniers. And he introduces us to some of the people, both great and small, who have dappled his life. Beautifully written, erudite and at times slyly funny, A Bloody Good Rant is an invitation to share the deep humanity of a truly great Australian. Praise for A Bloody Good Rant: 'Keneally enchants with beautiful prose . . . Moving, funny, angry and explorative, this book is far more than a series of rants, in the sense of mindless shouting. Keneally's breadth of interests, and the energy with which he involves us in them, makes for a volume of great interest. The reader may wish to engage with it more than once.' -Canberra Times 'This book stirs the emotions . . . This book is, at times, deeply personal and will be controversial.' -The Australian 'A Bloody Good Rant charms and beguiles in equal measure. Ranting Keneally is a marvellous creation.' Sydney Morning Herald 'insightful and entertaining . . . Keenly perceptive, wise and witty' -The Chronicle 'The problem with Tom Keneally's latest book is where to stop. After several starts and stops, this reviewer is convinced that the best solution is to ration it out to yourself: at a few chapters a week, it will last two months. And you will need that time to absorb his philosophy. Not because it is dense or presented in convoluted prose, but because he raises so many interesting explanations of current or historical events.' -Tintean

From the bestselling author of Drugs, Guns & Lies, comes Keith's story of what it was really like to be a tactical police officer in the violent and corrupt eighties

The extraordinary true story behind New Zealand's most infamous career criminal and prolific escapee.

A powerful collection of personal essays on displacement, being different and living between two worlds, told with humour and self-reflection.

Confronting, confessional and wildly entertaining, Sunshine lays bare the business of stripping and what goes on in the backrooms of 'gentlemen's clubs'.

This is not a self-help book or a memoir. It's definitely not the Australian Devil Wears Prada.

Generous, erudite, optimistic and candid...Hugh Mackay encourages us to find the best in ourselves and in our society in both good and troubled times.

Passionate and compelling, Greg Sheridan, bestselling author of God is Good For You, examines the role of Christianity in our modern world.

Fire up the firepit and let's get barbecuing. As an experienced chef and food writer - and a dab hand with the barbie tongs - Ross Dobson knows a thing or two about cooking with fire. In this book his recipes are especially tailored to creating great meals on a firepit with a simple grill or hotplate.Ross shares tips on the best wood to use, foolproof instructions to tame the flame and make the heat last, advice on how to prepare food for the grill, marinades for tenderising and adding flavour, plus ideas for delicious butters, salsas, dips and breads.Over 90 recipes, for chicken, fish, pork, beef, lamb, vegetarian meals and vegetables, are simple to prepare, fun to cook and perfect for your firepit barbecue... Whether it's fragrant chicken parcels for a healthy midweek family dinner, whole trout with lemon and dill for Sunday lunch, or spicy beef kebabs for a cruisy Friday night feast with friends. That's cooking with fire!

Kate Kelly has always been overshadowed by her famous brother Ned, but the talented young woman was a popular public figure in her own right. This moving biography tells her astonishing story in full for the first time.

A compelling memoir about the single life and the courage to live alone in a world made for couples and families.

He escaped from Singapore's Changi prisoner of war camp to become one of Australia's great World War II guerrilla fighters.

Set in rural Tasmania from the 1920s to the 1990s, The Sisters' Song traces the lives of two very different sisters. One for whom giving and loving are her most natural qualities and the other who can never forgive and forget.

An inspirational personal development book including helpful tips and cute illustrations to aid with anxiety, overthinking and depression.

Long-buried family secrets surface in a compelling new novel from the author of The Teacher's Secret...

One of the most talked-about and widely praised articles of our time becomes the water-cooler book of the #MeToo era.

In this breakthrough book you'll discover your Money Story, your Money Type and just as importantly you'll learn the habits, triggers and tricks that are right for you.

The highs and lows, joy and heartache of owning a dog are told in this beautifully written story of life in and around a dog park.

An incredible and moving account of one man's journey into the world of lions, why they are fast disappearing and what can be done to save them from extinction and thus save Africa, whose delicate ecosystem depends on these apex predators to keep everything in balance.

A beautiful memoir from John Cook, one of Tasmania's last kerosene lighthouse keepers. A story about madness and wilderness, shining a light onto the vicissitudes of love and nature.

Anthony 'Harry' Moffitt spent more than twenty years in the SAS. His decades of service and his multiple tours in East Timor, Iraq and Afghanistan made him one of the regiment's most experienced and recognised figures.

On January 10, Ben touched the hearts of Australians with the reading of his poem To My Country in response to the Australian bushfires. This gorgeous 4 colour book combines Ben's heartfelt words with stunning illustrations by Bruce Whatley.

Hitmen for hire, drugs for sale. Inside the dangerous world that lurks beneath the bright, friendly light of your internet screen

The long awaited second edition of The Art of Teaching Primary School Science has evolved to meet the demands of schools in our rapidly changing society.

Pop star, mentor and icon, George Young was one of the most important figures in Australian pop music history. Jeff Apter reveals the little-known facts that helped create a music empire.

Teaching Einsteinian Physics in Schools is designed to be a resource for primary and secondary science teachers and teacher education students, and anyone interested in a scientifically accurate description of physical reality at a level appropriate for school education.

The story of the All Blacks from the other side of halfway. Big names from all their fiercest rivals talk about meeting the world's most successful rugby team in some of the greatest tests of all time.

This ground-breaking text provides a comprehensive guide to the occupational therapy profession in Australia, from the profession¿s role in the healthcare system to the broad scope and nature of its practice.