RocKwiz Vol 2
Edited by Brian Nankervis
RocKwiz, the hit music trivia show screening weekly on SBS, has attracted a big cult following across Australia. RocKwiz, the book, published in November last year, has also taken off. So with fans of the show and fans of the book screaming for more, more, more, we’ve published RocKwiz Vol 2, with a further raft of questions to make you think, laugh and question your whereabouts in the early 80s. Marvel again at the music world and all the characters it has spawned over the decades. With countless questions and answers on rock, pop, country, jazz, funk, folk, grunge, metal and more, RocKwiz Vol 2 is sure to be another hit. Divided into rounds to make quizzing easier, the book includes questions from the show’s four categories: Who can it be now?, Masterblaster, Local and/or general, and Furious five. The book also includes some questions deemed too difficult for the average contestant, The too-hard basket – strictly for show-offs! A bonus DVD with
a never-before-seen episode of the hit show has been added for even more entertainment. The book is two-colour throughout, is packed with photos and is a must-have for trivia buffs, music boffins and anyone who likes a giggle.

RRP $29.95 paperback

1001 Songs
By Toby Creswell
The stories behind the great songs of all time – from Gershwin to Missy Elliott, from Bob Dylan to Alicia Keys, Sinatra to Offsping, Leonard Cohen to Pulp are all in there. 1001 Songs tells the stories behind the best and most popular songs of the last century. It reveals background facts that will fascinate and intrigue, biographical information on each performer and also boasts a guide to the definitive and the oddball covers of songs. The book also features over 400 showstopping photographs and album covers. Not bound by ranking, era or album, 1001 Songs is presented just like an iPod on random. Discover how Ike and Tina Turner stole River Deep, Mountain High, how matching Body Shop shampoo inspired Courtney Love to write a song after the death of Kurt Cobain, and just who the other members of Sheryl Crow’s Tuesday Night Music Club actually were. 1001 Songs provides endless entertainment and insider information on over a thousand artists and songs, right up to the minute – the perfect book for music buffs, keen listeners, and anyone who’s ever had a song stuck in their head.

RRP $39.95, paperback

SORTED!
The Ultimate Guide To Organising Your Life − Once And For All
By Lissanne Oliver
Are your financial receipts in a mess? Have you ever been hit with a late payment fee? Stumbled around in the morning trying to find matching shoes? Been lost in a sea of paper? Anyone can become organised – it’s a skill that can be learned and is crucial to personal and professional success.
Being organised is like having a well-serviced life. Things aren’t ‘lost’, paperwork doesn’t pile up, (stressful) time isn’t wasted trying to find things. Money isn’t spent on double-buying items or replacing lost things. A place for everything and everything in its place also means having more time for the good stuff – spending time with loved ones or relaxing. The benefits are far-reaching. In SORTED!, professional organiser Lissanne Oliver shares her advice and tips through more than 40 ‘recipes’ that she has devised over years of organising people for a living. Turn over a new leaf and live more efficiently and effectively. Get organised! Every small step contributes to a better quality of life.

RRP $19.95, paperback

Using Australian Colour
For over thirty years, Janne Faulkner and Harley Anstee at Nexus Designs have drawn colour inspiration from the Australian landscape, from the rich terracotta soil in the Centre, to the silvery green-grey of the eucalyptus, to the colour of sand along Australian beaches,and the brilliant cobalt blue of the sky. In Using Australian Colour, Janne and Harley offer a unique sourcebook of colour inspirations for use inside and outside the home. Featuring over 300 colour swatches of complementary shades organised into colour families,this is an invaluable tool to help you with planning and decorating the rooms in your house. Full-colour photographs highlight the ideas Janne and Harley get from a piece of pottery, a cityscape or a tranquil bay, and their use in rooms that glow with vibrant colour. Inspirational and practical, Using Australian Colour is the perfect sourcebook for designers,students, homemakers and artists.

RRP $45.00, paperback

SBS World Guide Fourteenth Edition
The complete fact file on every country
The SBS World Guide has been keeping Australians informed for over a decade, providing readers with a wealth of facts about our world. With the latest timely and accurate data organised in a readable and accessible format, the SBS World Guide is unrivalled in its scope and authority. The SBS Wolrd Guide is indispensable for students, researchers and travellers – and for anyone who needs accurate information in one source.

For the latest news and SBS World Guide information, go to the SBS website at www.theworldnews.com.au

RRP $45.00, paperback

Conquer Your Computer
Hot tips and clever shortcuts
By Ms Megabyte
Conquer your computer is back – bigger, better and bouncier. This fully updated guide is packed with hundreds of everyday tricks and shortcuts for computer users just like you. Learn to manage files, start a blog, build graphs and presentations, speed up Google searches, trade on eBay, stop spam and viruses, mail merge and more. Not just a saviour for less savvy users, but also a handy resource for anyone who occasionally forgets the basics, Conquer Your Computer covers Windows, Word, Excel, Internet Explorer, Email, PowerPoint, Digital Photos, Craft and Troubleshooting. WARNING: You will wish you'd known these things sooner.

RRP $19.95, paperback

Your Child's Health
The essential companion for every Australian home
By Professor Frank Oberklaid and Dr Leah Kaminsky
Australia's most trusted health-care book for children is now fully updated. Written by Frank Oberklaid and Leah Kaminsky, two doctors with more than fifty years' experience between them, Your Child's Health is the must-have companion for every Australian home. Using clear langauge and presented in an easy-to-follow format, Your Child's Health features; accurate and accessible medical advice on pregnancy, child development and behaviour, an A to Z list of medical symptoms and treatments, including details of when to treat your child at home and when to see your doctor, an easy-to-use 'symptoms checklist', which presents common symptoms seen in children and a list of possible causes, and a list of organisations and websites to go to when you need more information. Now in its fourth edition, Your Child's Health remains the one comprehensive resource that parents can rely on.

RRP $35.00, paperback

Wisden Cricketers' Almanack Australia 2005-06
Edited by Greg Baum
Wisden returns in November 2005 with a new editor, a new cover design and the most in-depth cricket coverage yet. Now in its eighth season, Wisden will complement its reputation for authority and mind-boggling statistics by playing a few shots, too. Apart from covering every game everywhere, this year's Wisden will provide the ultimate Murali versus Warne comparison, cast a critical eye over twenty20 cricket, and ask 'Is Australia too good for cricket?' We'll pay tribute to the legendary Keith Miller, while asking if lunatics are running the asylum in WA. Wisden will also cover the recent Ashes series in detail. New editor Greg Baum is senior columnist with The Age and one of Australia's pre-eminent cricket writers, and the prestigious Wisden Australian Cricketer of the Year will again be announced - be prepared for a surprise winner.

RRP $55.00, hardback

Power Prose
By Carolyne Lee
Good writing is writing that people want to keep reading. We are all familiar with the effects of good writing: we pick up a book or a newspaper article, we read the first sentence, and before we know it we have finished the page. Something in the wording of the first line of a block of text has drawn us in. We read the whole block. And the next. Writing that can do this is writing that has power. Power Prose is a book for those who want to write, and for those who want their writing to be more powerful than it is. No matter what the scenario, this book will help you to write, and help to give your writing an edge.

RRP $27.95, paperback

The Book of Rock
By Philip Dodd
At the beginning of the 21st century, The Book of Rock pays tribute to those artists whose music has provided a soundtrack for the growing pains of three generations. It is a gallery of 500 saints, sinners and martyrs of rock and pop history. Here democracy is everything: guitar heroes rub shoulders with tortured geniuses, and the flamboyant masters of showmanship receive the same treatment as reclusive poets. Together they provide a fresh, provocative guide to the icons of rock and pop, the most influential singers and musicians from around the globe. Now in a more easy-to-handle format, this paperback has been updated to include new artists that have arrived on the scene since the 1st hardback publication.

RRP $29.95, paperback

Tried and Tested
The best beauty products you can buy
By Carolyn Palliardi and Dhav Naidu
Tried and Tested is the last word on must-have beauty products. Over 200 cosmetic companies have supplied over 2000 products for evaluation. Tried and Tested caters for all budgets, all ages and all skin types. Each product has been independently tested and rated and the testers' comments will help you choose the best product for your needs. Drawing on their vast experience of the international beauty world, Carolyn and Dhav help you work out the best buy for you. They also reveal insider tips on grooming and styling.

RRP $26.95 paperback

SBS Dictionary of Soccer
By Les Murray
If you're stumped at the difference between back-play and back-heel, or ever wondered what players refer to as a banana kick, the SBS Dictionary of Soccer will set you on the way to a fuller understanding of the game. Organised in A to Z format, the dictionary will contain prominent and common phrases used in soccer, making it perfect for novices or those seeking a fuller understanding of the jargon used by commentators. Written by Les Murray, the authority on soccer in Australia, the book contains some subjective and light-hearted references, but will none the less be a comprehensive reference tool and includes a section on the laws of the game.

RRP $19.95, paperback

Making of a House
By Harley Anstee & Janne Faulkner
Photography by Earl Carter
The Making of a House takes you on a journey through a typical house, from first impressions at the front door, and then through each room for ideas on how to simulate effects and put together a theme. The result is comfortable rooms that are well lived in. It shows you fully resolved interior spaces and then deconstructs them, room by room, to reveal the building blocks that were brought together to make the rooms work. As designers Janne and Harley are aware that no two families share the same requirements, the book offers a range of possible options for decoration and design. Though different, the philosophy of each is the same: your ideas and personality must shine through. The components you see in a typical room - the paint colour, chairs, tables and accessories - are identified, and a directory and buying guide will help you locate the items

RRP $29.95 hardback

Fatigued, Fat & Forgetful
By Elizabeth Wetherell
Approximately one in three Australians suffers from many of the following symptoms: Weight problems; Sugar cravings; Mental and physical fatigue; Hair and skin problems; Forgetfulness; Depression; Anxiety. What they don't realise is that their THYROID GLAND is probably to blame. The thyroid gland controls the metabolism of the body (which plays a vital role in weight loss/gain) and influences the health of every organ. A malfunctioning thyroid can be over active (hyperthyroidism) or under active (hypothyroidism); both of which have equally devastating effects on physical and mental health.

RRP $29.95 paperback

Yoga for Everyday Aches and Pains
Fast, drug-free pain relief
By Fred Miller
Yoga for Everyday Aches and Pains does just that. Author Fred L. Miller runs through a range of asanas (positions), each targeting different symptoms of everyday life. Whether you suffer from tension headaches or want to increase sexual vigour or brain power, Miller provides steps you can take to improve wellbeing. With clear illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions, Yoga for Everyday Aches and Pains is ideal for both the beginner and for those who have dabbled in yoga before. It encourages readers to take charge of their own bodies and foster a sense of health and wellness.

RRP $24.95 paperback