Books published by Hardie Grant Books

This easy-to-follow, comprehensive book outlines a lifestyle plan that integrates the principles of nutrition, diet, exercise, brain health and relationships that can help you not only live a long life but also a healthier more fulfilling life.The Path to Longevity is a summary of more than 20 years of research, clinical practice and Luigi Fontana's accumulated knowledge on healthy longevity, using an evidence-based approach. Rather than trying to treat sick people with medicine, Professor Luigi Fontana set out to discover how we can avoid the chronic illnesses in our society, and live long, healthy and happier lives.

In 2008 Clive Hamilton was at Parliament House in Canberra when the Beijing Olympic torch relay passed through. He watched in bewilderment as a small pro-Tibet protest was overrun by thousands of angry Chinese students. Where did they come from? Why were they so aggressive? And what gave them the right to shut down others exercising their democratic right to protest? The authorities did nothing about it, and what he saw stayed with him. In 2016 it was revealed that wealthy Chinese businessmen linked to the Chinese Communist Party had become the largest donors to both major political parties. Hamilton realised something big was happening, and decided to investigate the Chinese government's influence in Australia. What he found shocked him. From politics to culture, real estate to agriculture, universities to unions, and even in our primary schools, he uncovered compelling evidence of the Chinese Communist Party's infiltration of Australia. Sophisticated influence operations target Australia's elites, and parts of the large Chinese-Australian diaspora have been mobilised to buy access to politicians, limit academic freedom, intimidate critics, collect information for Chinese intelligence agencies, and protest in the streets against Australian government policy. It's no exaggeration to say the Chinese Communist Party and Australian democracy are on a collision course. The CCP is determined to win, while Australia looks the other way. Thoroughly researched and powerfully argued, Silent Invasionis a sobering examination of the mounting threats to democratic freedoms Australians have for too long taken for granted. Yes, China is important to our economic prosperity; but, Hamilton asks, how much is our sovereignty as a nation worth? ';Anyone keen to understand how China draws other countries into its sphere of influence should start with Silent Invasion. This is an important book for the future of Australia. But tug on the threads of China's influence networks in Australia and its global network of influence operations starts to unravel.' Professor John Fitzgerald, author of Big White Lie: Chinese Australians in White Australia

You know it's good when there's always a line around the block. Smith & Deli is a trailblazingvegan deli, a Melbourne gem that outgrew its bricks from day one. Fortunately for you, these pages help you skip the queue and go right to the good stuff: mac and cheese, spanakopita, meat pies, doughnuts and more.From the creatives who brought you the innovativeSmith & Daughters:A Cookbook (That Happens to be Vegan), Shannon Martinez and Mo Wyse are proud to present:Smith & Deli-cious: Food From OurDeli (That Happens to be Vegan) an insight into the hundreds of DELIcious dishes they turn out regularly as well as a sneak peek into their thriving community.Ditch your bland, preconceived notions. This is DELIcious food. Vegan or not.

Many people believe veganism is a trend, that all vegan food tastes the same, boring, bland way and, above all, that it is uncreative, not filling and lacks flavour. Shannon Martinez and Mo Wyse from celebrated restaurant Smith & Daughters don't! In this their first cookbook Smith & Daughters: A Cookbook (That Happens to beVegan) they ignore convention in favour of plant-based innovation in the kitchen. Across 7 chapters, including big plates, small plates, salads, sweets, dressings and drinks, Smith & Daughters offers 80+ delicious vegan recipes with a Spanish twist to recreate at home. From ';chorizo' and potato, Spanish ';meatballs' in a saffron almond sauce, chipotle cashew ';cheese', ';tuna' and green pea croquettes to warm Spanish doughnuts or spiced Mexican flan, the recipes give new inventive life to classics that will appeal to meat and vegetarian eaters alike. Forget your preconceptions of vegan food. In Smith & Daughters: A Cookbook (That Happens to be Vegan) Shannon and Mo are here to challenge them all. Their aim is for people to experience delicious plant-based food the way it should be: big, bold, flavourful, noteworthy and celebration-worthy.

When you think of Australian wine, you think of James Halliday. For almost 40 years, the legendary winemaker and critic has been the most trusted name in the industry, and his celebrated Halliday Wine Companion is the final word in what to drink now. This bestselling annual sets the benchmark for winemakers, collectors and wine lovers alike, and the 2023 edition has been revised and updated with over 760 pages, featuring all new scores, notes, wineries and the lastest information on ';exceptional', ';outstanding' and ';highly recommended' wines. Inside, a team of Halliday expert share their extensive knowledge of wine with over 5000 tasting notes offering advice on great value wines, as well as key wine regions, wineries and winemakers, vineyard sizes, opening times and contact details. The Halliday Wine Companion2023 isquite simplythe essential guide for drinkers of Australian wine, or a perfect gift for the wine lover in your life.

Audrey Hepburn: The Illustrated World of a Fashion Iconis a stunning illustrated biography of style and screen legend Audrey Hepburn, from internationally renowned fashion illustrator Megan Hess.From Sabrina to Breakfast at Tiffanys, Audrey Hepburn is renowned for her unforgettable film roles and fashion looks, but less well known is her fascinating life, including her childhood in Nazi-occupied Holland and her tireless dedication to helping those less fortunate than herself. In this book,Megans beautiful illustrations follow Hepburn throughthree distinct chapters: her early life in World War II Europe, dreaming of becoming a ballerina; her ingenue years as the rising star of Hollywood and her incredible fashion partnership with Hubert de Givenchy; and her private life beyond the silver screen, building a legacy through her humanitarian work.Elegantly enclosed by a hardback cover and ribbon,Audrey Hepburn: The Illustrated World of a Fashion Icon is a beautiful celebration of a woman whose life was as remarkable as the clothes she wore and the movies she starred in, with every surprising detail and iconic outfit brought to life on the page by the expert hand of Megan Hess.

"Strands of Joy features 20 versatile colorwork patterns for challenging and relaxing knitting, from Finnish knitwear designer Anna Johanna and Nordic knitting experts Laine. No hobby is more mindful than knitting. In strange times, one can be endlessly grateful for the gentle rustle of needles, soft wool sliding between fingers, the calming effect of following a pattern - and the reward of a handmade creation. For this beautiful book, Anna Johanna's background in math has informed her in creating 20 complex and unique colorwork patterns, with designs that evoke Scandinavian scenes and whimsical motifs. The projects include sweaters and cardigans in up to 12 sizes, as well as an elegant dress, a warming hat and a kid's pullover. Each comprehensive pattern is seamlessly worked top down using circular needles, with extra resources and support available on the Laine website. With stunning photography and styling evokes the cozy Nordic lifestyle and slow living, Strands of Joy is a knitting book to bring calm and color to your life. Cast on a mindless two-color project or let your mind find peace in more complicated knits that require you to stay focused. Knitting is more than just knit, knit, purl. It is a feeling"--

In Snow Food, Chef and skier, Lindor Wink, shares 70 of his favorite winter dishes. Inspired from the heart of snowy alpine winters, Lindor's recipes are simple and easy for anyone to follow. These are winter warmers that are perfect to share with family and friends, or just for a cozy night in front of the fire. From nut loaves and crispbreads to winter soups and salads to hearty roasts and pasta plates, Snow Food's extensive range of crowd-pleasing dishes will gratify from morning to night. Take the chill off this winter and enjoy a meal by someone who knows how to make winter delicious.

Tinder Translatoris your hilarious andempoweringfeministcompanion to the world ofonlinedating apps, the patriarchyandself-love from Aileen Barratt of @TinderTranslators. Ten years after the introduction of Tinder, dating apps have changed the terrain of human interaction andhealthy relationships, but many feel like they've been sent into the wilderness without a guide. For those datingcis-het men especially, the blatant misogyny encountered during every swipe session is depressing and enraging in equal measure. And then there is the not-so-blatant stuff. Scrolling through profile after profile, you'll see the same stock phrases:Good vibes only.Must have banter.Just ask.But what do they actuallymean? Through her Instagram account, Aileenhas heard from thousands of people on their dating experiences, in addition to her own years spent on dating apps. This dictionary of douchebaggeryis part reference, part rant and part rallying cry for anyone navigating the sometimes gross and exhausting experience of dating, but also just for everyone who is sick of the patriarchy, whatever their relationship status.A fun small hardback,Tinder Translatoris the perfect gift for friends (or for yourself) whether theyredating or not.It will make you laugh, sigh, think, and leave you feeling empowered and resilient.

You'll Be a Wonderful Dad is your practical and emotional guide on fatherhood in the lead up and months following the birth of a baby.Once a letter to a dear friend and quickly passed on from dad to dad, Ailsa Wild's warm and encouraging words of precious love and excitement have expanded into a beautiful hardback book to be shared on the parenting journey.You'll Be a Wonderful Dad is a kind and important guide on how dads can be proactive in supporting their partners and family through the lead up to birth and new parenting: from practising emotional labour and sharing the mental load to embracing play and connection. Complete with illustrations from Bernard Caleo, this is a must-read and perfect gift for new or expecting fathers.Since writing her original letter, Ailsa has heard from countless families sharing what her words have taught them. Becoming a father is a time of love and learning, when sexism and gender roles can be frustratingly reinforced. But dads belong right in the middle of their families, experiences all the joy and messiness. It's going to be wonderful. You're going to be wonderful.

Blazed Waxis a comprehensive and colourful guide to contemporary candle making from friends and designers Ruby Kannava and Emma Cutri, with twenty-five projects forbeautiful candles and candleholders that will light up your life.Candle making is an ancient craft, but modern candle making is all about incredible shapes and surprising colour combinations. This book bringstogether everything you need to start making your own sculptural candles at home from mould-making using everyday items like fruit and vases, to dip-dyed candle-pouring, or even making fun twisted candles from supermarket candles. Including twenty-five projects for candlesand candleholders, with easy instructions,step-by-step photography and guides to materials, scents, safety andstyling,Blazed Waxwill have you creating in no time.Beautiful candles are a surprisingly easy artto try at home,the possibilities are endless,and you can always melt your creation down and start again!These unique candles bring warmth and ambience to your home, are perfect for celebrations and gifts, and will become the centrepiece of any dinner tableor relaxing ritual. Theres something innately magical about how a burning candlebrings people together, andBlazed Waxwill help you to capture some of that magic in your own hand-made candles.

Unvaxxed is a nuanced, timely look at vaccine hesitancy and how uncertainty and misinformation have influenced the Australian experience of the COVID-19 pandemic. Written by award-winning science journalist Dyani Lewis, this is the second book in The Crikey Read series by Crikey and Hardie Grant Books.Anti-vax protests, the scamdemic, disproven home remedies: how did we get here? The realities of lockdowns and the erosion of trust in government and authority have fed into a small but significant history of anti-vaxxing in Australia that has found unlikely bedfellows in the QAnon conspiracy cult, white supremacy movements and the wellness community. The genie is out of the bottle what do we do now? Do vaccine mandates work, or do they simply hasten the erosion of trust and the spread of different kinds of ';truth' on the subject of vaccines? And what is the actual first-hand human fallout from vaccine refusal for families split over the issue?Interweaving personal experience and first-hand narratives from those on the frontlines alongside smart, perceptive and compassionate commentary on the scientific and sociocultural effects of vaccine misinformation, Unvaxxed plots a sorely needed way forward for Australia in 2022.From Crikey and Hardie Grant Books, The Crikey Read is a series that brings an unflinching and truly independent eye to the issues of the day in Australia and the world.

This Working Life is the book you need to navigate your career with courage, openness and a good dose of laughter in these chaotic and uncertain times. Springing off the success of her ABC podcast, Lisa Leong, together with journalist Monique Ross, is bringing adeep curiosity to the world of work.You spend most of your waking life working a jaw-dropping 90,000 hours for the average person. You deserve to feel joy during that time. But how?This Working Life empowers you to experiment in the lab of life. You'll reflect on your highs and lows, harness your superpowers and pinpoint your guiding values. You'll learn the importance of empathy as you craft a job or curate a portfolio career that can grow with you. You'll unlock the power of rituals, community and self-care, and build resilience that will help you face life's inevitable curveballs.Lisa and Monique get personal, sharing hard-won learnings from their own lives. This Working Life also features insights from world-leading thinkers like Dorie Clark, Jeremy Utley and Dan Klein, and practical activities to help you take action.No matter where you are, or where you want to be, This Working Life will help you get there.

In COOK: The Only Book You Need in the Kitchen, acclaimed chef Karen Martini shares a lifetime of cooking, eating and learning about food. This is an essential collection of more than 1000 recipes, from old favorites to brilliant new dishes.Karen has inspired generations of home cooks, and with this milestone book she brings us a generous breadth of cuisines and ingredients, celebrating vibrant flavors . Karen won¿t just show you what to cook, she will teach you how to cook, with everything you need to prepare effortlessly delicious meals.Each recipe in this modern classic is packed with hard-won wisdom from Karen¿s inspiring career and Tunisian-Italian heritage. Providing midweek meals, signature spreads, dinner-party dishes and feasts for special occasions, COOK will guide you to make each meal your own. Enjoy an incredible array of classic and contemporary recipes ¿ from the simple to the elaborate ¿ suitable for all skill levels.This deeply personal book bursts with dishes reflecting the richly diverse world of food. Karen¿s unrivalled understanding of how we eat today will delight experienced home cooks and newcomers alike. It¿s time to COOK.

9 Step Negativity Detox is your thoughtful guide to detoxing your mindset and eliminating negativity from your life.In just nine easy steps, happiness expert Domonique Bertolucci shares a whole range of tips, strategies and suggestions to detox your mindset and choose a positive life that you want to zoom in on. She will show you how to put on your rose-coloured glasses and discover the power of a positive perspective, including how to express your gratitude and to be grateful, find your people, expand your mind, and know how to be your own boss, choosing to take charge and celebrate who you are.Once you are free and clear of the unnecessary causes of negativity in your life, not only will you discover how pervasive your negative thoughts and experiences have really been, you'll be much better at spotting them and preventing them from creeping back into your life.Domonique Bertolucci's Mindset Matters series will show you how to unlock the power of your mindset to live your best life.

Refocus your thoughts with 7 Step Mindset Makeover, your life guide to achieving your goals from happiness expert Domonique Bertolucci. For most people, achieving our goals, creating new habits and making other positive changes in our lives can be very difficult to do. We either cant get started or end up in an endless cycle of making progress and then undermining or sabotaging that progress. But its not because were lazy or lack commitment. Often, it's because we start our quest for change in the wrong place ... focusing on our actions. What we really need to do when we want to change or improve our lives is to focus on our MINDSET. When we get our mindsets right, everything else will fall into place. With seven easy steps Domonique takes you through: how to detox your dreams, discover your no, choose your mood, ignore the voices, confront the enemy, say goodbye to your but, and see clearly into your future. Domonique Bertolucci's Mindset Matters series will show you how to unlock the power of your mindset to live your best life.

How to Play Your Best Golfis the essential golf handbook to help any golfer understand and improve their game.In this guide, highly respected pro golfer Nick O'Hern takes you through the strategies to golfing success. He reveals the key secrets of professional golfers,discusses how playing to your strengths can yield a better result, and describes all the tactics you can use to score, from course strategy and club selection to pre-game preparation and harnessing the power of mindset.How to Play Your Best Golf is the perfectgift not only for the golfer of old but for the new generation of golfers. Packaged in a handsome hardback format with beautiful photography, this bookis both practical and revealing in helping golfers reach their true potential.

A timely, intelligent dive into the new culture of political deceit in Australia and the world

InQAnon and On,Guardiancolumnist Van Badham delves headfirst into the QAnon conspiracy theory, unpicking the why, how and who behind this century's most dangerous and far-fetched internet cult.From Gamergate to Pizzagate and beyond to QAnon, internet manipulation and disinformation campaigns have grown to a geopolitical scale and spilled into real life with devastating consequences, entangling everyone from politicians to Hollywood celebrities.But what would motivate followers to so forcefully avoid the facts and surrender instead to made-up stories designed to influence and control? It's a question that has haunted Van, herself a veteran of social media's relentless trolling wars. In this daring investigation, Van exposes some of the internet's most extreme communities to understand conspiracy cults from the inside.QAnon and Onis the story of the modern internet, the farscape of political belief and a disinformation pipeline built between the two that poses an ongoing threat to democracy itself.Shocking and mesmerising in equal measure, this book will open our eyes to the dangers of partisan belief.

A mother-daughter memoir of mental health, trauma and the cracks that run through all family relationships

InApollo and Thelma, broadcaster and lawyer Jon Faine shares a yarn that has enthralled him forforty years,taking him from Melbourne's depression-era slums to the isolation of the outback.Apollo and Thelma have been a constant in Jon Faine's life for decades. As a young lawyer, he was captivated by his favourite client, the Mighty Apollo, a legendary strongman and circus star, famous for pulling trams with his teeth and having an elephant stand on him. Apollo's sister, Thelma, on the other hand, ruthless and rugged, had survived decades running solo one of the most remote pubs in the outback until unexpectedly dying, leaving behind a complicated estate.Befriending Apollo and immersinghimself in Thelma's estate, Jon is forced to untangle a long line of astonishing stories and episodes in our distant and recent history that keep intersecting with his own. Via the circuitous route of these two larger-than-life characters alongside a supporting cast of characters from the world of politics, law, literature and media Jon reflects on their stories and is inevitably forced to rethink his own.Apollo and Thelmais a uniquely Australian story, beautifully told.

Lanka Food is a comprehensive guide to Sri Lankan cooking from acclaimed Sydney chef and restaurateur O Tama Carey.Sitting on the edge of the Indian Ocean, just below India, is a tiny teardrop-shaped island called Sri Lanka Lanka is Sanskrit for island, in Tamil meaning that which glitters. It is a country full of contradictions, and the food of Sri Lanka is equally hard to pin down. While the dishes are slowly gaining international recognition, the foundations and building blocks of Sri Lankan cooking are complex. They reflect the many diverse peoples, history, flavours and ideas that have overlapped to create a cuisine that is distinct yet difficult to define.It was O Tama's love of the addictive pancake-like Sri Lankan staple hoppers that drove her to start professionally cooking the food from her youth, her heritage and her travels. In Lanka Food, the Lankan Filling Station owner brings her knowledge together with recipes that demystify vegetable-dominant curries, hoppers, and the full range of spices and curry powders that enliven Sri Lankan dishes.With essays that further contextualise the cuisine, this cookbook is a guide for people wanting a deeper understanding of the culture and the central place of food, and serves as a wonderful starting point for cooking and sharing Sri Lankan feasts with friends and family at home.