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On Beauty by Susan Johnson
$19.98 AUD
Category: No Category | Series: Little Books on Big Themes
In On Beauty, Susan Johnson explores the role of beauty in our lives, and in her life in particular: "Sometimes I think my whole life has been one long search for beauty. I am Australian and as such I should be embarrassed to write a line like that, in a land where one must speak of beauty in whispers." ...Show more
On Doubt by Leigh Sales
$13.00 AUD
Category: Non Fiction | Series: Little Books on Big Themes
"Her classic personal essay carries a message about the value of truth, scrutiny and accountability-a much-needed, pocket-sized antidote to fake news. Donald Trump, the post-truth world and the instability of Australian politics are all examined in this fresh take on her prescient essay on the media and ...Show more
On Doubt by SALES Leigh
$19.98 AUD
Category: No Category | Series: Little Books on Big Themes
When society seems to demand confidence and certainty, how much courage does it take to admit doubt, especially self-doubt? In this personal essay, one of Australia's most respected journalists argues in favour of a doubtful mind.
On Humbug by Robert Dessaix
$9.99 AUD
$19.98 (50% off)
Category: No Category | Series: Little Books on Big Themes
With his trademark eloquence and humour, Robert Dessaix, one of Australia's eminent writers, tackles humbug in the modern world; the tide of mumbo jumbo where words fall short of what they mean and motivations are not always what they appear.
On Longing by Blanche D'Alpuget
$19.95 AUD
Category: No Category | Series: Little Books on Big Themes
Blanche d'Alpuget's intimate and revealing meditation on longing, examines the creative tension between writing and love.
On Privilege by BURNSIDE Julian
$19.98 AUD
Category: No Category | Series: Little Books on Big Themes
Julian Burnside's grandparents lived in a world of handsome cars, elegant tennis parties and coiffed women. As a five-year-old, he saw privilege before he heard the word or learned its meaning. In this powerful broadside that takes in politicians and infamous legal cases, Burnside asks: what is privileg ...Show more
On Rage by GERMAINE GREER
$19.95 AUD
Category: No Category | Series: Little Books on Big Themes
A passionate and powerfully worded essay about Aboriginal rage is a provocation that will cause heated and intense debate. The author is at her best here in this exploration of the seeds of rage and its corollary - grief.
On Resilience by Elisabeth Wynhausen
$19.98 AUD
Category: No Category | Series: Little Books on Big Themes
Elisabeth Wynhausen tells the story of an extraordinary inspirational character and reflects on the mysterious quality that is resilience. A humorous, irreverent essay that arrives at contentment and joy.
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