A captivating history of red hair through the ages, drawing on science, religion, politics, literature and art.

A guide to cryptic crosswords and how they can help increase brain power.

A sensuously written, peculiarly Australian novel about the relationship between a painter and his subject.

A haunting novella from the awardwinning author of Questions of Travel

Who knew that in the battle against oppression a woman's greatest weapon would be a cricket ball? A determined young woman's plan to escape from Taliban-ruled Afghanistan (and a cruel Taliban commander who is determined to marry her) depends on the outcome of an unusual cricket match.

Who knew that in the battle against oppression a woman's greatest weapon would be a cricket ball? A determined young woman's plan to escape from Taliban-ruled Afghanistan (and a cruel Taliban commander who is determined to marry her) depends on the outcome of an unusual cricket match.

Explores the key challenges in writing narrative non-fiction, and shows how some of the best in the business do it - an invaluable guide for anyone who wants to tell true stories well.

A taut debut psychological novel which asks the question - can there be one single truth?