Wicked But Virtuous: My Life

Mirka Mora

Few artists in Australia are held in such affectionate esteem as Mirka Mora. Even fewer have had such an amazing life. Narrowly avoiding Auschwitz during the Second World War, she and her husband Georges settled in Melbourne, where their landmark cafe-restaurants became a magnet for artists, writers and...

The Secret World of Plants: Tales of More Than 100 Remarkable Flowers, Trees, and Seeds

Ben Hoare

Plants are found almost everywhere on Earth, but to many people their lives are a mystery. Discover the secrets of more than 100 amazing plants in this treasury of intriguing flora.Learn how seagrass flowers underwater, how the Venus flytrap counts to make sure it catches its prey, and why some tulips u...