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APRIL
2015
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B O O K S
THE ZUMBO FILES
Unlocking the secrets of a master patissier
Adriano Zumbo
Expect the unexpected as Australia’s most celebrated patissier sets out
to caramelise the nation
Renowned Australian pastry chef Adriano Zumbo invites us into his world
of patisserie to share his incredible recipes for chouxmacas (a fantastical
Zumbo blend of choux pastry and his signature macarons), zumbarons,
zonuts, petits gateaux and savoury specialties.
Showcasing his playful approach to food, far-ranging imagination and
cheeky attitude, The Zumbo Files includes step-by-step instructions for
the basics of each patisserie style, with stunning recipe variations to
create a multitude of irresistible delights. The resulting recipes explore and
experiment with unique flavour combinations, exciting textures and bold
colours—providing a rare glimpse into the creative mind of the patissier
critics have deemed the ‘Sweet Assassin’.
Featuring some of his most incredible creations from Malt Pandan Caramel
Hazelnut Gateau to V8 Diesel’s incredible confection of rich chocolate,
these recipes will really put your patisserie skills to the test. As always, the
colours are bright, the flavours unexpected, and the experience of recreating
these classic Zumbo recipes, a complete joy.
Adriano Zumbo has five patisseries, has appeared on TV’s Masterchef and
has published two previous cookbooks Zumbo and Zumbarons.
MURDOCH BOOKS 9781743364406 $49.99 hb
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FOOD & DRINK
THE GOURMET FARMER GOES FISHING
The fish to eat and how to cook it
Matthew Evans, Nick Haddow and Ross O’Meara
The Gourmet Farmer’s take on seafood—ethically sourced and
beautifully cooked
Following on from the success of The Gourmet Farmer Deli Book and
published to coincide with the new SBS TV series Gourmet Farmer
Afloat . . . the farmers are now going fishing. Food critic turned farmer
and sustainable seafood activist, Matthew Evans, along with his two best
chef mates, shows us how to eat dinner by the sea the way it’s meant
to be eaten.
Highlighting what marine species you can catch off the Australian coastline
and the best way to eat them, The Gourmet Farmer Goes Fishing shoes you
how seafood should be cooked. Simple and delicious recipes that focus
on flavour and demystify everything from abalone and sea urchin, to snapper
and octopus, this is all about the taste of real food fresh from the ocean,
cooked with care and respect for the seafood populations in your part of
the world.
Matthew Evans is the author of ten books on food, including Real Food
Companion and The Dirty Chef. Nick Haddow is founder of The Bruny Island
Cheese Company. Ross O’Meara is an international chef and founder of
Bruny Island Food. They live in Tasmania.
MURDOCH BOOKS 9781743364628 $49.99 hb
FOOD & DRINK
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CLOTHBOUND
Iconic fabric designs; stories of a handmade process
Julie Paterson
A richly illustrated glimpse into the life of an artist whose timeless fabric
designs grace home furnishings the world over
For over 20 years, Julie Paterson has been designing and printing
contemporary textiles by hand. Her iconic patterns, inspired by and
connected to the Australian landscape, have been applied to furnishings,
rugs and wallpapers and sold the world over. Stunningly produced and
filled with exquisite photography, ClothBound is the story of Julie’s most
significant and well-loved designs. It offers a very intimate insight into the
creative process of a much loved artist, designer and maker at work in her
shed, and is a must-have for all design aficionados.
Julie Paterson is the founder of ClothFabric and the preeminent textile
creator in Australia. Her fabrics and artworks grace the interiors of hotels,
restaurants and homes around Australia and the world. She is a sought-after
speaker, teacher and exhibitor.
MURDOCH BOOKS 9781743362921 $59.99 hb
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LIFESTYLE
AUSTRALIANS AT THE GREAT WAR 1914–1918
Australian War Memorial
An accessible overview of the contribution Australians made throughout the Great War—from Gallipoli, through
to Europe and the Middle East
Australia’s contribution to the Great War has become part of the core of its national identity, and this thoroughly
researched work offers a compact, highly-illustrated and authoritative survey of the founding of the ANZAC tradition.
From the shores of Gallipoli, through the trenches of France and Belgium, to the Light Horse in the Middle East,
Australians at the Great War: 1914–1918 showcases photographs, artworks, posters, maps and artefacts from the
War Memorial’s comprehensive archive, along with detailed historical and anecdotal passages. It is both a testament
to the courage of Australians at war, and a guide to Australia’s cultural legacy.
Peter Burness is a Senior Historian at the Australian War Memorial and has authored books and catalogues, as well
as articles for numerous journals and newspapers.
MURDOCH BOOKS 9781743363782 $29.99 pb
MILITARY
DAILY GREENS 4-DAY CLEANSE
Jump start your body, reset your energy levels, and lose weight
Shauna Martin
Recipes to help cleanse your body in just four short days, using all natural raw greens and juices
Are you craving junk foods? Feel sluggish and tired all the time? Fuelling yourself on caffeine and sugar on a daily
basis? Then it’s time to reset your mind and body with the Daily Greens 4-Day Cleanse. Jump start your body and
give yourself a ‘spring cleaning’ during the week so you’re refreshed and looking amazing for the weekend. With four
key cleanses: one for each season of the year, you can juice using fresh, delicious seasonal produce and make these
yummy green recipes right in your own kitchen, any time you want. The best part? You don’t have to eliminate food and
you’ll feel the results almost instantly. So if you’re ready to reset your body, lose weight, or just give yourself a muchneeded energy boost, the Daily Greens 4-Day Cleanse has exactly what you need.
Shauna Martin started juice company, Daily Greens, after crediting her recovery from breast cancer to a healthy lifestyle
that included drinking green juice every day. She lives in Texas.
RACE POINT PUBLISHING 9781631060328 $24.99 hb
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FITNESS GOURMET
Delicious recipes for peak performance, at any level
Christian Coates
Fitness Gourmet’s straight-talking approach combined with nutritional know-how has been adopted by elite athletes and
sportspeople, as well as celebrities. Their vibrant, mouth-watering recipes provide a healthy meal without sacrificing your taste
buds’ desire for good food. Each recipe can also be done in one of three ways: for losing weight (Burn), for vitality (Balance)
and for building lean muscle/training (Build) with every tasty mouthful delivering a nutrient-dense punch.
Christian Coates is the founder of Soulmatefood used by Team GB at London’s 2012 Olympic Games. He lives in the UK.
JACQUI SMALL 9781909342828 $49.99 hb
FOOD & DRINK
RAW AND SIMPLE DETOX
A delicious body reboot for health, energy, and weight loss
Judita Wignall
Whether you want to go on a day-long, multiple-day, or week-long cleanse, or add detoxifying meals to your regular diet, Raw &
Simple Detox will help you reset your eating habits and live a healthier life! Get started with information on how to set up your kitchen
and raw food techniques. Then, use the 100 recipes included to improve your health, energy, immune system, memory and digestion.
Shopping lists, meal plans and menus are included to help you easily plan meals and combine recipes for maximum effect.
Judita Wignall is a certified raw food chef and instructor for the Living Light Culinary Arts Institute in Los Angeles.
QUARRY BOOKS 9781592539819 $29.99 pb
FOOD & DRINK
SUPER PALEO SNACKS
100 delicious low-glycemic, gluten-free snacks that will make living your paleo lifestyle simple and satisfying
Landria Voigt
What’s a Paleo-lover to do? It’s so difficult to find a snack that isn’t processed, boxed, or GMO. Luckily, Super Paleo Snacks has
over 100 convenient snack recipes using Paleo superfoods like coconut, avocado, sweet potatoes, and almond. These recipes
are portable, appealing, inexpensive, and easy to make quickly. With every Paleo-approved recipe for enjoyable bites, treats and
munchies, you’ll always have something healthy, natural and delicious for snacking!
Landria Voigt is a Holistic Nutritionist and creator of the popular Paleo blog StirItUp. She lives in Atlanta.
FAIR WINDS PRESS 9781592336470 $29.99 pb
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FOOD & DRINK
BITTER
A taste of the world’s most dangerous flavour
Jennifer McLagan
What do coffee, IPA beer, dark chocolate, and radicchio all have in common? They’re bitter. In this deep and fascinating
exploration of bitter through science, culture, history, and 100 deliciously idiosyncratic recipes—like Cardoon Beef Tagine, White
Asparagus with Blood Orange Sauce, and Campari Granita—a case is made for this misunderstood flavour and how adding a
touch of it to a dish creates an exciting taste dimension that will bring your cooking to life.
Australian by birth, Jennifer McLagan is a chef, caterer, food stylist and award-winning author of Bones, Fat, and Odd Bits. She lives
in Toronto.
JACQUI SMALL 9781909342897 $49.99 hb
FOOD & DRINK
HISTORY’S GREATEST DISCOVERIES
Joel Levy
This light-hearted but informative look at fifty of the most important discoveries in the history of science and exploration spans
achievements from early man learning to control fire to the announcement of the Higgs boson ‘God particle’. The background, science
and implications of each ‘Eureka!’ moment are explored in a concise and engaging style, with illustrations and maps that bring to life
these incredible discoveries that have changed the world.
Joel Levy is the author of more than a dozen books, including Fifty Weapons That Changed the Course of History, History’s Worst
Battles, and History’s Lost Treasures. He lives in London.
PIER 9 9781743363775 $29.99 flex
HISTORY
SEEKING NEW YORK
Tom Miller
The island of Manhattan has been through remarkable architectural and social change throughout its history. Beautifully illustrated,
engagingly presented, and richly detailed, this charming guide explores the seemingly never-ending depths of its architectural,
personal, and social history—building by building. In addition to iconic structures, it includes many off-the-beaten-path buildings that
most guidebooks overlook, as well as notable buildings no longer standing. It is truly a must-read for anyone interested in the story
of New York and how it got that way.
Tom Miller is the author of the blog, Daytonian and has reviewed over a thousand buildings, statues and other points of interest.
He lives in New York City.
PIMPERNEL 9781910258002 $22.99 pb
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SHED DECOR
How to decorate and furnish your favourite garden room
Sally Coulthard
In need of a place to work, play, or relax? A shed’s the perfect solution! Small in space and investment, it easily fits in a backyard or
garden. From seemingly unpromising potting sheds to tired old summerhouses, Shed Decor reveals how colours, fabrics, furniture
and accessories can transform an outdoor building. Whether you want a rustic hideaway or an urban den, a ‘salvage chic’ office or
a quirky creative hub, you’ll find hundreds of quick, inexpensive and clever ideas to design an inviting room.
Sally Coulthard has written extensively about home décor and outdoor living. She lives in the UK.
JACQUI SMALL 9781909342804 $49.99 hb
LIFESTYLE
KELLY HOPPEN STYLE
Kelly Hoppen
Simple, sophisticated, yet invitingly luxurious interiors are the hallmark of Kelly Hoppen’s unique, award-winning style. This beautiful
decorating handbook imparts her golden rules gathered from twenty-five years of innovative designs to give you the confidence to
bring the same serene elegance into your home. Using examples drawn from her fabulous portfolio of projects, Kelly Hoppen Style
takes us through each room in the home and shares the secrets of her design approach.
Kelly Hoppen MBE is one of the world’s most influential interior designers whose previous bestselling books include Kelly Hoppen
Home and Kelly Hoppen Ideas.
JACQUI SMALL 9781910254080 $55.00 hb
LIFESTYLE
WHAT WOULD AUDREY DO?
Timeless lessons for living with grace & style
Pamela Keogh
Audrey Hepburn epitomized grace and style, not only in her appearance but in her very essence. Whether in fashion, relationships,
her career or home life, there is no one more worthy of imitation. How did she do it? What Would Audrey Do? is the answer:
a complete Audrey primer, with rich anecdotes and insight from the people who knew her best, and Audrey-inspired lessons in
loveliness. In an era fraught with selfishness, flamboyance and sensational headlines, Audrey as a role model is precisely what the
world needs.
Pamela Keogh is the author of the international bestselling illustrated biographies Audrey Style, Jackie Style and Elvis Presley.
She lives in New York City.
AURUM PRESS 9781781314654 $24.99 pb
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LIFESTYLE
SWEETLAND
Michael Crummey
For twelve generations, the inhabitants of a remote island in Newfoundland have lived and died together. Now, facing resettlement,
they have been offered a generous compensation package with one proviso: everyone must go. All surrender to the inevitable but
one: old Moses Sweetland. Written with incomparable emotional power, Sweetland is a deeply suspenseful story about one man’s
struggles against the forces of nature and the ruins of memory.
Michael Crummey is the author of three previous novels including the Commonwealth Writers’ Prize-winning Galore.
He lives in Newfoundland.
CORSAIR 9781472118882 $29.99 pb
FICTION
THE LIBRARIAN
Mikhail Elizarov
This much-acclaimed Russian Booker Prize-winner is a novel about books and the mystical powers of the written word. Alexei, until
now a loser, unexpectedly becomes a librarian. He discovers the books by Gromov, an obscure and long forgotten propaganda
author of the Soviet era, have magical powers to change the person who reads them. Understandably, the readers need to
keep accessing them at all cost and, as they gather into groups around librarians to fight for books, they become themselves an
extraordinary, unbelievable story.
Mikhail Elizarov is the author of Fingernails. Born in the Ukraine, he currently lives in Germany.
PUSHKIN 9781782270270 $29.99 pb
FICTION
TOXIC
Jamie Doward
MI5 financial analyst Kate Pendragon discovers that a global investment bank created by the CIA to track terrorism financing is
close to collapse. Elsewhere, intelligence is gathered on an Islamic terrorist cell intent on triggering a nuclear catastrophe to rig
the world’s financial markets. But will rogue agents allow the disaster to happen in order to save their bank? Pendragon believes
the intelligence community on both sides of the Atlantic could be falling for a hoax. Only, no one is listening to her. And the clock is
ticking…
Jamie Doward is a renowned journalist at the Observer. He lives in the UK.
CONSTABLE & ROBINSON 9781472120540 $29.99 pb
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THE BOY WHO LOST FAIRYLAND
Catherynne M Valente
When a young troll named Hawthorn is stolen from Fairyland by the Golden Wind, he becomes a changeling—a human boy—in the
strange city of Chicago, a place no less bizarre and magical than Fairyland. On turning twelve, he stumbles upon a way back home
to a much changed Fairyland and the centre of a changeling revolution This is the fourth instalment in the bestselling Fairyland
series for adults or children, hailed as one of the most extraordinary works of fantasy published so far this century.
Catherynne M. Valente is the acclaimed author of the Fairyland series including the award-winning The Girl Who Navigated
Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making. She lives in the USA.
CORSAIR 9781472112811 $19.99 pb
FICTION
OKSA POLLOCK: THE LAST HOPE 1
Anne Plichota and Cendrine Wolf
A New Heroine. An Old Evil. An Unforgettable Adventure. Oksa Pollock is a normal thirteen-year-old girl starting a new life in
London—when she finds she can produce fire from her hands, move objects with her mind, and even fly. Finally the truth emerges…
her family fled Edefia, their magical, hidden homeland years ago and Oksa is their queen. Thrown into a wilder adventure than she
could ever have imagined, Oksa must triumph over her enemies. The whole of Edefia is counting on her.
Anne Plichota and Cendrine Wolf are librarians and authors of the Susan Hopper trilogy. They live in France.
PUSHKIN CHILDREN’S BOOKS 9781782690351 $16.99 pb
CHILDREN
OKSA POLLOCK: THE
FOREST OF LOST SOULS 2
OKSA POLLOCK: THE HEART
OF TWO WORLDS 3
Oksa must all face her own personal demons,
not to mention an assortment of horrific
creatures, in a desperate attempt to bring her
best friend back from the forest alive.
Oksa’s heart-stopping adventures continue,
as she braves countless dangers to enter the
hidden world…And what will await her on the
other side.
PUSHKIN CHILDREN’S BOOKS 9781782690337 $16.99 pb
CHILDREN
PUSHKIN CHILDREN’S BOOKS 9781782690672 $16.99 pb
CHILDREN
Anne Plichota and Cendrine Wolf
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Anne Plichota and Cendrine Wolf
COULD A PENGUIN RIDE A BIKE?
COULD AN OCTOPUS CLIMB A SKY SCRAPER?
Camilla de la Bedoyere and Aleksei Bitskoff
This fascinating series provides a fun and informative introduction to the lives of unique animals. By
imagining penguins and octopuses in everyday scenarios, children will love learning about their size, diet
and other features. Featuring superb illustrations and an engaging question and answer format, they are
sure to keep young readers entertained whilst helping them to understand and retain animal facts.
Camilla de la Bedoyere is a zoologist and author of more than 250 books for children. Aleksei Bitskoff is a
renowned illustrator. They live in London.
QED 9781781716649 9781781716656 $8.99 pb
FICTION
THE PARENT TRAP
Erich Kästner
Luise and Lotte look exactly the same. But they have never set eyes on each other. When the two girls meet at a summer camp
and discover the secret behind their similarity, they decide to switch places. Everything goes to plan—until their father meets a
young, beautiful woman and things start to unravel. Funny, moving, affectionate and improbable, The Parent Trap has twice been
adapted for film but the book remains one of the great classics of German children’s literature.
Erich Kästner (1899-1974) was an award-winning German writer, poet and journalist.
Anne Plichota and Cendrine Wolf are librarians and authors of the Susan Hopper trilogy. They live in France.
PUSHKIN CHILDREN’S BOOKS 9781782690559 $16.99 pb
FICTION
THE FLYING CLASSROOM
Erich Kästner
A magical, thrilling and bittersweet story about friendship, fun and
being brave when you are at your most scared.
PUSHKIN CHILDREN’S BOOKS 9781782690566 $16.99 pb
FICTION
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IT’S WHAT I DO
A photographer’s life of love and war
Lynsey Addario
The heart-pounding memoir of the acclaimed war photojournalist is more than a snapshot of life on the front lines; it is a witness
to the human cost of war. From Afghanistan to Iraq to Darfur to Libya, Addario’s photography has provided not only the artistic
medium to convey people’s stories, but the power to change political policy by showing its consequences. It’s What I Do is also
an inspiring story of how the sadness and injustice encountered created a new vision for her own life as a wife and mother.
Lynsey Addario is an American photojournalist who has received numerous awards including the Pulitzer Prize in International
Reporting.
CORSAIR 9781472150721 $29.99 pb
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