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Nonfiction
Compiled by Sally Murphy

The following Australian nonfiction titles have been reviewed on Aussiereviews.



Does Your Love Life Add Up, by Max Coppa (Allen & Unwin, 2008)
How numbers can reveal your love potential.

Key Guide to Australian Mammals, by Leonard Cronin (Allen & Unwin, 2008)
An outstanding guide.

Little Theories of Life, by Peter FitzSimons (Allen & Unwin, 2007)
Amusing.

Observations of a Very Short Man, by Nigel Marsh (Allen & Unwin, 2007)
An amateur's guide to life.

Australian Classics, by Jane Gleeson-White (Allen & Unwin, 2007)
50 great writers and their celebrated works.

Rhythms of the Kimberley, by Russell Gueho (Fremantle Press, 2007)
A seasonal guide to Australia's north.

Right Book Right Time, by Agnes Nieuwnhuizen (Allen & Unwin, 2007)
500 great reads for teenagers.

That's Ambitious, by Dennis Cometti (Allen & Unwin, 2007)
More of Cometti's football wisdom.

Dad and Me, by Sarah Bryden-Brown (Harper Collins)
A moving recount of a father-daughter relationship.

Harpoon, by Andrew Darby (Allen & Unwin, 2007)
An important book.

Collins Australian Dictionary (Collins, 2007)
9th Edition.

The Singing Silence, by Anne Hamilton (Phares, 2007)
Captivating.

Cronin's Key Guide to Australian Trees, by Leonard Cronin (Allen & Unwin, 2007)
A helpful guide.

Battle Order 205, by Christobel Mattingley (Allen & Unwin, 2007)
A bomber pilot's story.

Time for Tea, by Lindel Barker-Revell (Allen & Unwin, 2007)
Delightful look at tea-leaf reading and the history of tea.

It's Every Monkey for Themselves, by Vanessa Woods (Allen & Unwin, 2007)
Life in the jungle of Costa Rica.

Sick to Death, by Hedley Thomas (Allen & Unwin, 2007)
A must read.

Become a Children's Book Writer, by Jill McDougall (2007)
An outstanding resource for aspiring children's writers.

Success With Asian Names, by Fiona Swee-lin Price (Allen & Unwin, 2007)
A useful reference.

Mr McGreevy's Absolute Howlers, by Norman McGreevy (Allen & Unwin, 2006)
Guaranteed to make you laugh.

Small Fry, by Susie Cameron & Katrina Crook (ABC Books, 2006)
Creative ideas for cooking with small children.

The Bridge, by Peter Lalor (Allen & Unwin, 2006)
The story of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Secrets, Lies, Gizmos, and Spies, by Janet Wyman Coleman (Scholastic, 2006)
An excellent nonfiction resource.

Hello Darling! by Siobhan O'Brien (Allen & Unwin, 2006)
The Jeanne Little story.

Ridiculous Expectations, by Merridy Eastman (Allen & Unwin, 2006)
Funny real life chick lit.

Cheeky Little Dogs (Harper Collins, 2006)
125 cute dogs.

The Omega-3 Diet Revolution, by Shamala Ratnesar (Macmillan, 2006)
The ultimate health and weight loss solution.

Tobruk, by Peter Fitzimons (Harper Collins, 2006)
A story of fighting against the odds.

For Weddings and a Funeral, edited by John Marsden (Pan, 2006)
A lovely collection.

White Lies, by Damien Marratt (Harper Collins, 2006)
Life as an undercover cop.

Why Dick Fosbury Flopped, by Damian Farrow & Justin Kemp (Allen & Unwin, 2006)
Answers to big sporting questions.

Frankly My Dear...The Ultimate Movie Quote Quiz Book (Allen & Unwin, 2005)
Classic lines from classic films.

How To Insult Your Hosts in Many Languages, by Emma Burgess & David Salter (Allen & Unwin, 2005)
Politically incorrect - but pretty funny.

Become a Children's Writer, by Bren MacDibble (Australian Associated Publishing House, 2006)
A Top Job Guide.

M.O.T.H.E.R., by Danny Katz (Harper Collins, 2006)
A tribute to the most wonderful word in the world.

Save Our Sleep, by Tizzie Hall (Macmillan, 2006)
A parents' guide towards happy, sleeping babies.

Keep the Table Laughing, by Susan Whelan and Meredith Flynn (Temple House, 2005)
A Cookbook with a Twist.

Sicilian Summer, by Brian Johnston (Allen & Unwin, 2005)
A story of honour, religion and the perfect cassata.

Much Love, Jac, by Jackie Weaver (Allen & Unwin, 2005)
A warm, frank memoir.

Peter Brock - Living With a Legend, by Bev Brock (Macmillan, 2005)
One of Australia's best-loved sports stars.

Melbourne Cup 1930, by Geoff Armstrong & Peter Thompson (Allen & Unwin, 2005)
How Phar Lap won Australia's greatest race.

Australian Speculative Fiction: A Genre Overview (Aust Speculative Fiction, 2005)
A reader's guide to Australian speculative fiction.

Desperate Husbands, by Richard Glover (Harper Collins, 2005)
Laugh aloud funny.

Chappelli Speaks Out, by Ashley Mallett with Ian Chappell (Allen & Unwin, 2005)
Ian Chappell's reflections on his career and cricket in general.

No Turning Back, by ETW Fulton (Pandanus Books, 2005)
A memoir of life in Papua New Guinea and beyond.

A Crazy Occupation, by Jamie Tarabay (Allen & Unwin, 2005)
Eyewitness to the Intifada.

Outdoor Kids, by Jamie Durie (Jamie Durie Publishing, 2005)
A practical guide for kids in the garden.

Getting Away With Murder, by Phil Cleary (Allen & Unwin, 2005)
The true story of Julie Ramage's death.

Norfolk - Island of Secrets, by Tim Latham (Allen & Unwin, 2005)
The mystery of Janelle Patton's death.

Talk Up Your Busieness, by Mary Morel (Allen & Uniwn, 2005)
Promote and grow your small business.

Rex Hunt's Fishing Australia (Macmillan, 2005)
Rex's favourite fishing spots.

The Usual Suspect, by Duncan McNab (Macmillan, 2005)
The Life of Abe Saffron.

Australian Wine Companion 2006, by James Halliday (Harper Collins, 2005)
A comprehensive guide to Australian wines.

Loner, by Bernard Lagan (Allen & Unwin, 2005)
Inside a Labor tragedy.

The Scarlet Mile, by Elaine McKewon (UWA Press, 2005)
A colourful part of Kalgoorlie's history.

The Literary Larrikin, by Michael Crouch (UWA Press, 2005)
A Critical Biography of T.A.G. Hungerford.

A Naturalist's Life, by Rica Erickson (UWA Press, 2005)
An inspirational book.

Best Baby Names From Australia and New Zealand (Collins Gem, 2005)
Over 1200 names from around the world.

The Country Undertaker, by Jim Eames (Allen & Unwin, 2005)
Reminiscences of a bush life.

I Had a Black Dog, by Matthew Johnstone (Pan, 2005)
An illuminating insight into depression.

The Glory Garage, by Nadia Jamal & Taghred Chandah (Allen & Unwin, 2005)
Growing up Lebanese Muslim in Australia.

The Great Brain Robbery, by Tom Scott & Trevor Grice (Allen & Unwin, 2005)
What everyone should know about teenagers and drugs.

Fast Food and No Play Make Jack a Fat Boy, by Andy Griffiths, Jim Thomson & Sophie Blackmore (Pan, 2005)
Creating a healthier lifestyle for you and your children.

Ned Kelly's Last Days, by Alex C. Castles and Jennifer Castles (Allen & Unwin, 2005)
Setting the record straight.

The Brotherhood of Airmen, by David Wilson (Allen & Unwin, 2005)
The men and women of the RAAF in action.

Springboard to Learning Through Play, by Kerrie Shanahan (Ibis, 2005)
How parents can help their children from birth to 6 years.

Quinn's Post, by Peter Stanley (Allen & Unwin, 2005)
A story we shouldn't forget.

Puberty Girl, by Shushann Movessian (Allen & Unwin, 2004)
A new approach to puberty.

The Silent 7th, by Mark Johnston (Allen & Unwin, 2005)
The story of the 7th Australian Infantry Division.

That Magnificent 9th, by Mark Johnston (Allen & Unwin, 2002)
An Illustrated History of the 9th Australian Division.

The All-Time Australian 200 Rich List, by William D. Rubinstein (Allen & Unwin, 2004)
Who was the richest man in Australian history?

It's All a Matter of Attitude, by Justin Herald (Allen & Unwin, 2004)
Slogans to live your life by.

Centimetre Perfect, by Dennis Cometti (Allen & Unwin, 2004)
The classic commentary of Dennis Cometti.

In the Line of Fire, by Rex Sadler and Tom Hayllar (Macmillan, 2005)
Real stories of Australians at war.

Dirt Cheap, by Elizabeth Wynhausen (Pan Macmillan, 2005)
Life at the wrong end of the job market.

Mr Big, by Tony Reeves (Allen & Unwin, 2005)
The true story of Lennie McPherson and his life of crime.

The Macmillan Children's Atlas (Pan Macmillan, 2004)
An excellent educational aid.

Springboard to Maths and Science, by Kerrie Shanahan (Ibis, 2005)
How parents can help their children.

A Month of Sundays, by James O'Loghlin (Allen & Unwin, 2004)
How to go travelling without leaving town.

Tibetan Ting-Sha, by Robert Beer (Pan Macmillan, 2004)
Sacred sound for spiritual growth.

Resplendent Perceptions, by Renee Buckingham (Rab Photographics, 2004)
A photographic expose of Heron Island.

Doctor's Book of Australian Home Remedies (Rodale, 2004)
A good family health guide.

Illustrating Children's Books, by Martin Salisbury (Allen & Unwin, 2004)
Creating pictures for publication.

Australian and World Records (Scholastic, 2004)
The ultimate records book for young readers.

The Naked Man Festival, by Brian Thacker (Allen & Unwin, 2004)
Tour the world's strangest festivals.

101 Great Solar System Facts & Trivia, by Simon Torok & Paul Holper (ABC Books, 2004)
A fascinating trip through the solar system.

Nourish and Nurture (Ibis, 2004)
Two titles for new parents.

50 Cent Coin Collection, by David Harris (Scholastic, 2004)
Great for young coin collectors.

Beyond the Red Door, by Janet Shaw (Allen & Unwin, 2004)
An inspirational true story.

Life Skills for Kids, by Kim Davis (Ibis, 2004)
Inspiration for children to take control of their minds and emotions.

Survival Around the World (Allen & Unwin, 2004)
Gorgeous recipe book for the frequent traveller.

The Art of Romance Writing, by Valerie Parv (Allen & Unwin, 2004)
Practical advice from an International bestselling romance author.

Slow Travel, by Mari Rhydwen (Allen & Unwin, 2004)
Sailing the world as a way of life.

The Roman Army, by Dyan Blacklock & David Kennett (Omnibus, 2004)
Outstanding nonfiction for children.

Don't Start Me Talking, by Paul Kelly (Allen & Unwin, 2004)
The lyrics of all Paul Kelly's songs.

The Skeptics Guide to the Paranormal, by Lynne Kelly (Allen & Unwin, 2004)
The truth behind the paranormal.

Get a New Life, by Kaye Fallick (Allen & Unwin, 2004)
How to change your life - and survive.

The Man Who Died Twice, by Peter Thompson and Robert Macklin (Allen & Unwin, 2004)
The life and adventures of Morrison of Peking.

Australia's Natural Treasures, by Chantal Dunbar (Laughing Waters, 2003)
Glimpses and tastes of paradise.

Janella Purcell's Elixir (Allen & Unwin, 2004)
How to use food as medicine.

The Lost Boy, by Robert Wainwright (Allen & Unwin, 2004)
A true story that will touch the heart of every reader.

101 Ways to Advertise Your Business, by Andrew Griffiths (Allen & Unwin, 2004)
Building a succesful business with smart advertising.

The A-Z of the Best Jokes in the World, by Jason Ryder (Pan Macmillan, 2004)
Jokes old and new.

The Girl's Guide to Work and Life, by Donna Lee Brien and Tess Brady (Allen & Unwin, 2004)
How to create the life you want.

Nest Boxes for Wildlife, by Alan and Stacey Franks (Bloomings, 2003)
A practical guide to making and maintaining nest boxes.

Releasing the Imbecile Within, by Paul Livingston (Allen&Unwin, 2003)
An incomplete idiot's guide.

Growing Things to Eat, by Janice Marriott (Children's - Harper Collins, 2003)
Easy vegetable gardening for kids.

Modern Classics Book 2 , by Donna Hay (Harper Collins, 2003)
More commonsense cooking with a modern twist.

Modern Classics Book 1, by Donna Hay (Harper Collins, 2002)
Commonsense cooking with a modern twist.

The Street Guide to Flirting, by Michelle Bryant & Michelle Lia Lewis (Allen & unwin, 2003)
Become a superb flirt.

Buying for Baby, by Melissa Rogerson (The Baby Shopper, 2003)
A guide for parents-to-be.

Think Outside the Square: Writing Publishable (Short) Stories, by Cheryl Wright (2003)
Great new writing workbook.

Great Australian Fishing Stories, by Paul B. Kidd (ABC Books, 2003)
The stories of the drovers.

Great Australian Droving Stories, by Bill 'Swampy' Marsh (ABC Books, 2003)
Fishy tales.

Australia's Toughest Golf Holes, by Tom Hepburn and Selwyn Jacobsen (Pan Macmillan, 2003)
Detailed (and funny) handbook.

How To Keep Dinosaurs, by Robert Mash (2003)
The definitive guide.

A Bastard of a Place, by Peter Brune (Allen & Uwnin, 2003)
The story of the Australians in Papua.

The Society Murders, by Hilary Bonney (Allen & Unwin, 2003)
The crime that gripped a city and stunned a nation.

I'm Not That Kind of Girl - Carlotta, as told to Prue MacSween (Pan MacMillan, 2003)
The story of a colourful identity.

The Spirit of the Digger-Then and Now, by Patrick Lindsay (Pan MacMillan, 2003)
Who is the Digger and where did he come from?

Life's Little Tool Box, by Nils Vesk (Allen & Unwin, 2003)
Quick tips for a happier, healthier you.

The Zoo Album, by Richard Morecroft & Alison Mackay (ABC Books, 2003)
A snapshot of zoo time.

Huey's Best Ever Barbecue Recipes, by Iain Hewitson (Allen & Unwin, 2003)
The only limit is your imagination.

Making Picture Books, by Libby Gleeson (Scholastic, 2003)
Essential reading for the picture book devotee.

Famous Australian Birds, by Gisela Kaplan (Allen & Unwin, 2003)
Great non-fiction for young bird-lovers.

Simply Beautiful, by Georgia Mantis-Kapralos (Self-Published, 2003)
A guide to looking and feeling your best.

The Boy in the Green Suit, by Robert Hillman (Scribe, 2003)
The journey of a bewildered young man.

Writing Your Screenplay, by Lisa Dethridge (Allen & Unwin, 2003)
The craft of the screenplay.

Dick, by Caroline De Costa and Michele Moore (Allen & Unwin, 2003)
All the things you ever wanted to know but were too afraid to ask.

Women on the Move, by Sandy Givens (Knowledge-Able 2002)
A guide towards self-fulfillment.

Bluestocking in Patagonia, by Anne WHitehead (Allen & Unwin, 2003)
The true story of Mary Gilmore's adventures in South America.

Thylacine, by David C. Owen (Allen & Unwin, 2003)
The tragic tale of the Tasmanian Tiger.

Buddhism for Mothers, by Sarah Napthali (Allen & Unwin, 2003)
A calm approach to caring for yourself and your children.

Life Without Limits, by Helen O'Neill (Bantam, 2003)
The story of a remarkable Australian.

The Cat Who Looked at The sky, by Thea Welsh (Harper Collins, 2003)
A true story of three cats with four owners.

Farther Than Any Man, by Martin Dugard (Allen & Unwin, 2003)
The rise and fall of Captain James Cook.

Marching Powder, by Rusty Young (Pan MAcMillan, 2003)
Friendship, cocaine and corruption in a South American jail.

Written in Blood, by Beverley MacDonald (Young Adult Title, Allen & Unwin, 2003)
A brief history of civilisation (with all the gory bits left in).

Animal Architects, by John Nicholson (Children's Title, Allen & Unwin, 2003)
How animals design and build their dream homes.

One Fourteenth of an Elephant, by Ian Denys Peek (Pan Macmillan, 2003)
A memoir of life and death on the Burma-Thailand Railway.

Taste Testers, by Dr Garry Egger (Allen & Unwin, 2003)
Menus, Mirth and Meals for Weight Loss.

Gabriel Gate Guide to Everyday Cooking (Allen & Unwin, 2003)
A practical kitchen helper.

Take 40, by Leanne Mercer (Pan Macmillan, 2003)
What turning 40 means for a woman today.

A Look Over the Edge, by Jeanie Crago (Hesperian Press, 2001)
Growing up in outback Western Australia.

Dark Victory, by David Marr and Marian Wilkinson (Allen & Unwin, 2003)
A chilling account of the 'protection' of Australia's borders.

Daughters of Nazareth, by Patricia Hughes (Pan MacMillan, 2002)
From a childhood of loneliness and abandonment to a rich adulthood surrounded by love.

Manhattan to Baghdad, by Paul McGeogh (Allen & Unwin, 2003)
Despatches from the frontline in the War on Terror.

Islam in Australia, by Abdullah Saeed (Allen & Unwin, 2003)
What is Islam and who are its practitioners in Australia?

Rose, by Robert Wainwright (Allen & Unwin, 2002)
The unauthorised biography of Rose Hancock Porteous.

How to Teach Kids to Cook, by Gabriel Gate (Allen & Unwin, 2002)
Australia's favourite French chef shares his wisdom.

Tim Fischer's Outback Heroes, by Tim Fischer and Peter Rees (Allen & Unwin, 2002)
Individuals and communities that show the new spirit of the bush.

Black Snake , by Carole Wilkinson (Children's Title)(Black Dog Books, 2002)
The daring of Ned Kelly.

Endangered, by Rick Wilkinson (Allen & unwin, 2002)
Working to save animals at risk.

Just Another Little Murder, by Phil Cleary (Allen & Unwin, 2002)
The story of a brother's quest for justice.

The Writer's Guide, by Irina Dunn (Allen & Unwin, 2002)
Practical Advice for Would-Be Writers.

The Encyclopaedia of Australia's Battles, by Chris Coulthard-Clark (Allen & Unwin, 2001)
Invaluable reference for students of Australian history

Chimpanzee, by David Kennett (Children's Title) (Omnibus, 2002)
Informative non-fiction for early readers from the Solo Wildlife series.

Killer Whale, by David Kennett (Children's Title) (Omnibus, 2002)
Informative children's title from the Solo Wildlife series.

Penelope Bungles to Broome by Tim Bowden(Allen & Unwin, 2002)
A journey through Western Australia's Kimberley region.

High Life: Balance Your Body Chemistry and Feel Uplifted 24/7 by Matt Church (Allen & Unwin, 2002)
Offering simple advice on ways to feel good 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Third Take by Raffaele Caputo & Geoff Burton (eds) (Allen & Unwin, 2002)
A collection of writings about Australian film from the film-makers' perspective.

Studying Part Time Without Stress by Teresa de Fazio (Allen & Unwin, 2002)
A no-nonsense guide to balancing study with life.

Going Solo in Your Own Small Business, by John English (Allen & Unwin, 2002)
An outstanding guide to the considerations of starting your won business.

The Australian Guide to Online Business, by Tony Stevens (Pearson Education, 2001)
The essential guide to starting up and running an on-line business.

Antarctic Writer on Ice, by Hazel Edwards (Common Ground 2002)
An outstanding account of one woman's voyage to Antarctica.

Snake dreaming: Autobiography of a Black Woman, by Roberta Sykes (Allen&Unwin, 2001)
The remarkable life journey of one of Australia's best known black activists.

The Australian Guide to the internet, by Tony Stevenson (Prentice Hall, 2000)
An outstanding resource for every Australian internet user.

The Australian writer's Marketplace, Rhonda Whitton (ed) (Bookman, 2001)
Where to sell what you write in Australia.

Firefighters, by Gary McKay (Allen & Unwin, 2001)
An inside look athe Queensland Fire and Rescue service.

Writing From Start to Finish, by Kate Grenville (Allen & Unwin, 2001)
An aid for those who need to write - either creatively or for assignments.

Boys' Stuff, Wayne Martino and Maria Pallotta-Chiarolli(eds) (Allen & Unwin, 2001)

The Floating Brothel, by Sian Rees (Hodder, 2001)
A colourful account of an interesting piece of convict history.

Opportunities From Home, by Ian Birt (Prentice-Hall, 1998)
Guide to establishing a home-based business.

Why Men Don't Listen and Women Can't Read Maps, by Alan and Barbara Pease (Pease Training International, 1999)
Both funny and enlightening.


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