Gabriel Gate

RRP: $34.95

The gastronomy of France is quite simply superb. Its outstanding fish and seafood, excellent wines and liqueurs, extraordinary cheeses, unique range of charcuteries, delicious bread, cakes and pâtisseries are a constant delight for the French people. This beautiful illustrated book, by chef and television presenter, Gabriel Gate, gathers together the best classic recipes from the many regions of France, one of the world’s best destinations for food lovers.  > Find out more

Hilary Badger

RRP: $16.95

When Cadel Evans won the Tour de France in 2011, he not only became a star to sports fans all over the world, but a hero to thousands of Australian children who watched him make his victorious ride through the Champs-Elysees. Finally here is the inspirational autobiography of the cycling star, written for children aged 10-15 years. It’s the Cadel Evans story: simple.  > Find out more

Libby-Jane Charleston

RRP: $24.95

Journalist Libby-Jane Charleston takes the reader on a chilling journey through a gallery of women who have smashed our perceptions of the stereotypical feminine persona, from meek Russian librarian Lucy Dudko, who commandeered a helicopter to break her boyfriend out of prison; to suburban sex goddess Michelle Burgess, who hired a hit man to take out her lover’s wife; and Katherine Knight, who killed, skinned and cooked her husband to serve to his children.  > Find out more

Paul Hansford

RRP: $24.95

An up-to-date guide to the Tour de France written in a user-friendly tone that’s entertaining and revealing. Be prepared for horrific injuries, pain, death, doping, cheating and scandals of every kind.  > Find out more

Max Allen

RRP: $19.95

With wine most often the drink of choice, Max Allen makes it simple, with this straight-forward guide to enjoying wine. How to choose, what to look for, what can go wrong, what you need to know about vintage wine… this book is filled with a multitude of tips that will make enjoying wine simpler.  > Find out more

Anthony Gunn

RRP: $19.95

These reflections from Anthony Gunn, a psychologist specialising in anxiety, offer tools to tackle the challenges that life throws our way using the life skills we knew as a child. With more than 120 lessons, which range from holding your tongue – literally – when angry, to making time to play with your friends, Swing High will help you to overcome difficulties, face your fears and feel confident in yourself.  > Find out more