The Afghans is powerful account of the rise of the Taliban, told through the lives of three very different people.
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Throughout If We Burn, Vincent Bevins shows that “movements that cannot speak for themselves will be spoken for”.
A Memoir of My Former Self is a celebration of one of Britain’s most beloved and celebrated novelists.
James O'Hanlon’s easy and humorous style makes Silk and Venom a readily digestible and satisfying meal for anyone with an interest in the natural world.
Traditional capitalists are still flourishing, but according to Yanis Varoufakis they are not driving the economy like they used to.
David Grann’s account of a sensational murder investigation, the basis for Martin Scorsese’s latest film, delves into the mythologies of the old Wild West
Today there are few countries in the Indo-Pacific which share so much in common, in both values and interests, than India and Australia. Andrew Charlton’s new book examines the possibilities.
Multinational corporations can dictate how resources are allocated, territories are governed, and justice is defined.
A book-length thought experiment uses math to investigate some of life’s big questions.
Martin Puchner’s engaging new history argues that every culture has its backstory of influences
Mysteries from China, short stories from the Balkans, a French-Morrocan autobiography and more.
The power of storytelling to help inform our decisions is underappreciated and of vital importance in envisioning a better future, and the steps to take to get us there.
Yumi Stynes and Melissa Kang’s sex education guide for teens is a topic of hot debate for its frankness. It also provides comprehensive, inclusive sex education that combats misinformation.
Based on years of studying the science of emotions, a new book by Dacher Keltner makes the case for the life-affirming power of awe.
A city of contrasts, these books represent the heart and the violence of this Italian city.
Verbal abilities provide benefits in school and in one’s career. Fostering a love for stories and fiction in children should be a high priority.
How do editors decide what books get reviewed? Spoiler alert: it’s not meritocratic.
Not only are great-power conflict, nuclear war and the end of civilisation as we know it still real possibilities, our collective capacity to manage them may be decreasing.
In her brave new book The Cost of Labour, Natalie Kon-yu examines the mental stresses women face in pregnancy and childbirth.
Girls are encouraged more often to read, despite performing better in reading assessments nationally and internationally. Here’s how parents and educators can help connect boys with books.
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Sessional Academic in Sociology and Philosophy, Deakin University
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Associate professor, University of Notre Dame Australia
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Visiting Professor, University of Technology Sydney
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Professor of English, University of Sussex
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Personal Chair, Literary Studies, Deakin University
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Professor of Strategic Management, University of Toronto
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