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The youngest of the world religions, the Baha’i Faith is well known for its belief in the oneness of all religions. In this clear, readable, and informative guide, Momen provides a vibrant introduction to all aspects of this fast-expanding faith, which now has over seven million adherents.

Evolutionary Psychology is a uniquely accessible yet comprehensive guide to the study of the effects of evolutionary theory on human behaviour. Written specifically for the general listener and for entry-level students, it covers all the most important elements of this interdisciplinary subject, from the role of evolution in our selection of partner, to the influence of genetics on parenting. This audiobook draws widely on examples, case studies and background facts to convey a substantial amount of information.

Existentialism pervades modern culture, yet if you ask most people what it means, they won’t be able to tell you. In this lively and topical introduction, Wartenberg reveals a vibrant mode of philosophical inquiry that addresses concerns at the heart of the existence of every human being. He uses classic films, novels, and plays to present the ideas of now-legendary Existentialist thinkers from Nietzsche and Camus to Sartre and Heidegger and to explore central concepts, including freedom, anxiety, and the absurd.

An investigation of a divisive and often misunderstood ideology. What do anarchists stand for? In this clear and penetrating study, Ruth Kinna goes directly to the heart of this controversial ideology, explaining the influences that have shaped anarchism and the different tactics and strategies that have been used by anarchists throughout history to achieve their ends. Kinna covers themes both historical and acutely contemporary, including: Could anarchy ever really be a viable alternative to the state?

Bindi and her American friend, Kelly, are on a surfing tour in Mexico and the United States. Totally gnarly! Getting to surf with green sea turtles is a complete thrill. But one of their fellow surfers is acting suspiciously, and Bindi realises that he’s got more than beautiful waves on his mind. Be careful of the wipe-out, dude!

From the bestselling author of Living with IT and Taming the Black Dog comes a practical guide for parents of anxious children. If your child is too often: seeks reassurance, invents illnesses, avoids interactions, avoids trying new things, becomes emotional over minor upsets, or is clingy...

Bindi takes a pair of troublesome English twins out for a whale-watching trip. But when one of the twins spots an emergency flare, they race to the scene of a boating accident, only to notice an oil spill, which may jeopardise marine life for hundreds of kilometres!

The classic guide for panic attack sufferers - now fully revised and updated. Panic attacks - approximately 5% of the population will experience them at some time or another. The dread of having an attack - they seemingly come out of nowhere - transforms the ordinary world of everyday life into...

When Ivan Novak is shot dead putting out his garbage bins in Sydney's west, his family wants revenge, especially his father, Milan, a notorious crime boss. It's a job for the second son, Ivan's younger brother, Johnny. But Johnny loves his wife, Amy, and their son, Sasha. And she's about to deliver her ultimatum - either the three of them escape this wave of killing or she'll leave, taking Sasha. Torn between loyalty to his family and love for his wife, Johnny plans the heist of a lifetime and takes a huge risk. Is he prepared to pay the price? And what choice will Amy make?

Olive is an only child. She lives by the sea in a ramshackle old house with her mother, Mog, successful, busy and hardly ever at home. Olive is very pale and very quiet, and she doesn't quite fit in. But she has a best friend, Mathilda, and that's what matters. And then Mathilda decides to be someone else's best friend. Just as life really can't get much worse, Pip shows up. Brash, loud Pip , who is everything that Olive is not, and is about to cause Olive a whole heap of trouble – and open her up to a whole new world of possibilities.

The Irwins are on their annual crocodile-tagging trip in the Cape York Peninsula, the home of the extraordinary Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve. When Bindi and Robert chance upon a campsite set up by a father and daughter behaving like two fish out of water, they set about discovering the real reason behind their trip to the reserve.

Biologist John Spicer shows how closely our future is linked with that of biodiversity while navigating listeners through some key problems facing our planet, including mass extinctions, population explosions, habitat destruction, and pollution. Along the way, he provides valuable insight into the impact humans have had upon the earth and its inhabitants, whether efforts such as ecotourism really help, and how scientists and economists calculate the "value" of biodiversity.

From the bestselling anxiety expert, Bev Aisbett, comes a proven and practical workbook to help people manage their anxiety, with simple daily strategies for work and for home. A clear, practical day-by-day workbook, written by experienced counsellor and bestselling author of the classic...

Bindi and her South African friend, Hannah, are on a horse-riding trek of a lifetime in South Africa, when they discover that the supposed breeding sanctuary for the giant sable antelope is actually looking more like a game reserve for rich tourists with big guns. But the girls get found out spying, and may not get a chance to tell anyone what's really going on!

Bindi, Robert and Terri have been invited to Singapore for the opening of a new reptile park. But the kids realise they will have to blend into their surroundings to help find a Komodo dragon that has disappeared from her enclosure!

Bindi's birthday party at Australia Zoo is going to be huge. Karaoke, animal rides, dancing competitions, it's all happening! But when a spoilt 10-year-old boy decides he wants to take home one of the zoo's precious water dragons, chaos ensues.

While on an early morning bushwalk, Bindi and her best friend, Rosie, notice smoke on the horizon. On a super-hot day, this can only mean one thing. Bushfire! The girls spend an exhausting day helping out at the Australian Wildlife Hospital, caring for the victims of the fire.

Bindi's birthday party at Australia Zoo is going to be HUGE. But when a spoilt 10-year-old boy decides he wants to take home one of the zoo's precious water dragons, chaos ensues. Later, Bindi and her friend are on a horse-riding trek in South Africa when they discover that the breeding sanctuary for the giant sable antelope is more like a game reserve for tourists with big guns.

From the bestselling author of Living with IT and Taming the Black Dog comes a practical guide for parents of anxious children. If your child is too often: seeks reassurance, invents illnesses, avoids interactions, avoids trying new things, becomes emotional over minor upsets, or is clingy...

A book for anyone and everyone who finds themselves going through big change, hard times, bad luck or tough sh*it. A book for right now, as it turns out. From Bev Aisbett, Australia's bestselling author with decades of experience helping people through anxiety, depression and panic attacks...