Browse by category
On Beauty by Susan Johnson
$19.99 AUD
Category: Philosophy | 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 SALES Leigh
$19.99 AUD
Category: Philosophy | 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 Doubt by Leigh Sales
$14.99 AUD
Category: Essays / Short Stories | 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 Humbug by Robert Dessaix
$19.99 AUD
Category: Philosophy | 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 Merit by Paula Matthewson
$19.99 AUD
Category: Essays / Short Stories | Series: Little Books on Big Themes
Merit has very little to do with the increasing dominance of men in the modern in the Liberal Party. Yet Liberal women continue to defend it. Until now. On Meritexplores this imbalance, its implications for the party?s future, and how a pair of red shoes may spark a rebellion against the merit myth.
On Us by Mark Scott
$19.99 AUD
Category: Gift Books | Series: Little Books on Big Themes
How do we step outside our own echo chamber to understand others? What are we losing when we share fewer and fewer national moments? The new media is enabling despots and disempowering democracy. So when every opinion seems to matter equally, On Usoffers a few more on choice in a concentrated media worl ...Show more
On Violence by Natasha Stott Despoja
$19.99 AUD
Category: Essays / Short Stories | Series: Little Books on Big Themes
Every two minutes, police are called to a family violence matter. Every week, a woman is killed by a current or former partner.This is Australia's national emergency.Violence against women is preventable. It is not an inevitable part of the human condition. It's time to create a new normal. It is time t ...Show more
1 - 7 of 7