Archives for Non-Fiction
Reasonable Doubt – A jarring look at Australia’s criminal justice system
'The good, bad and downright rotten parts of Australia's criminal justice system are put on trial by Dr Xanthé Mallett. With her clear-eyed logic and objectivity, this compelling book identifies reasonable doubts which must keep prosecutors and defence lawyers awake at night.' Hedley Thomas, host of the Teacher's Pet podcast (more…)
Book Blast! – Other Girls Like Me
“I read the first 200 pages of Other Girls Like Me in one sitting, I couldn’t put it down. It’s my story and yet it’s not. It speaks to all of us radicals, feminists, and lesbians who grew up in the 70s and 80s. Stephanie’s warmth and compassion shine through…
Deep Fakes and the Infocalypse
"Share if you agree!" Ever shared or reposted a meme like this? There's a good chance you're being manipulated with a fake image. If you have Facebook, read (more…)
Crime Dot Com – A History of Hacking
"Brilliantly researched and written" – Jon Snow, Channel 4 News Crime Dot Com is a thrilling, insightful and entertaining account of hacking past and present – a subject that should concern everyone – from a leading voice in the world of cybersecurity. (more…)
Book Blast – Unchecked Capitalism!
By author Earl Rynerson Unchecked. Capitalism shows how major corporations and their army of lobbyists have gradually taken over our governmental institutions, to the point where our elected officials do the bidding of corporations and the wealthy rather than us, the book is broken down by Industry (Banking, Health Care, Pharmaceuticals, the Auto Industry,…
The First Time He Hit Her by Heidi Lemon
For readers of true crime and books such as See What You Made Me Do, a shocking and movingly told portrait of the murder of suburban mum Tara Costigan and an examination of why domestic violence affects us all A triggering read. Tara Costigan was the woman next door. A hard…
RADICAL UNCERTAINTY – Decision-making for an unknowable future
Another fabulous guest post on Radical Uncertainty by Mr B! The first four notes of Beethoven’s 5th Symphony are amongst the most famous in classical music. Ominous. Grim. Threatening. But then the mood lightens. Things start looking up. Before doom seemingly strikes again. The experience of the coronavirus pandemic across…
History Adventures – A new way to learn history for free!
Watch out people, there is a new kid on the block and it’s revolutionising the way you learn history: introducing History Adventures! History Adventures is a series of next-generation digital books developed by Dr. Spencer Striker. Blending the latest innovations in mobile entertainment design and technology – including animation, music,…
Liberation Through Hearing – Required reading for any fan of British Music
A spiritual journey through music by the Mercury Prize-nominated musician and the man behind some of the world’s biggest recording artists including Adele, Dizzee Rascal and The Prodigy (more…)
Feasible Living – Dealing with ecological anxiety
No matter which way we turn today, we see, hear, or read about trends like pollution, climate change, and the 4th Industrial Revolution that are impacting the ecosystem that you and I live in. Feasible Living addresses ecological anxiety and offers practical ways to turn the tide. (more…)