Collection: Adult Non Fiction - Leisure

Get inside the mind of a Matilda and learn what makes this star team so special! An in-depth look at the Matildas showcasing the players and their stories; chronicling the history of our national women's football team; and chock-full of advice for aspiring football stars eager to learn what makes...

Ever wondered what happens to us as we die? Or how the Esky became an Aussie cultural icon? Or why we have leap years? Then look no further -- and even if you haven't wondered, you'll want to find out. This anthology is a diverse collection of explainers by some of the finest writers from The Age...

As Taylor Swift releases her 11th studio album, The Tortured Poet's Department, catch up on all her previous eras through the ultimate fan book. Are you a Fearless enthusiast or a Reputation-era renegade? Discover which Taylor Swift era you truly belong to with the ultimate guide for any Swiftie....

In July 1956, Marilyn Monroe arrived in London, on honeymoon with her husband Arthur Miller, to make The Sleeping Prince (later released as The Prince and the Showgirl) with Laurence Olivier. When the couple arrived at London Airport, they were looking forward to a peaceful stay. Marilyn would wo...

Where can a walk take you? It goes without saying, walking can connect us to our surroundings and free us from our worries. It can raise our heart rate and relax our minds. It can lead us across historic ground and inspire new thinking. In this beautiful collection, twenty outstanding writers set...

This is Emily Chappell's story of transformation into a cross-continental bike racer, pushing the limits of her endurance. A London cycle courier with a taste for adventure, Emily Chappell entered an extraordinary new race, The Transcontinental, in which riders must find their own way, entirely u...

Ingrid Horrocks had few aspirations to swimming mastery, but she had always loved being in the water. She set out on a solo swimming journey, then abandoned it for a different kind of immersion altogether -- one which led her to more deeply examine relationships, our ecological crisis, and respon...

The stories behind the music with an album by album analysis, accompanied by images from many of the most well known contemporary rock photographers . The Who defined a generation and rocked the world. 'My generation', 'Pinball wizard', and 'Baba O'Riley' are some of the most well known tracks in...