Politics

The Buddha in the World From Pankaj Mishra, the Windham-Campbell Prize-winning author of The World After Gaza, a meditation on the life and legacy of the Buddha, refracted through one man's...

The Revolutionary Life and Selected Writings of W. A. Domingo “This astonishing compendium is a valuable corrective to parochial conceptions of the ‘black radical tradition’” - Paul Gilroy, Emeritus Professor,...

The 7 Steps from Democracy to Fascism  An urgent call to action from one of Europe’s most well-regarded political thinkers and a field guide to spotting the insidious patterns and...

In this stirring memoir, a preeminent politician and diplomat traces the transformation of the Republic of Singapore from a poor colony into an Asian powerhouse Growing up in poverty in...

The story of a family in modern China with a history of deceit, betrayal and political intrigue, and the communist party's long shadow over them, from the Cultural Revolution to...

'Essential reading for anyone who wants to understand history - and then go out and change it' Barack Obama 'The authentic voice of Mandela shines through this book' The Times...

A memoir of living in two cultures Discover the remarkable story of Wayne Bergmann, a Nyikina man and Kimberley leader who has dedicated his life to his community, in this...

POLITICIAN • PRISONER • PARENTA portrait of one of the most charismatic, but unknown, world leaders Aung San Suu Kyi, Nobel Peace Prize laureate and crusader for democracyin Myanmar, is...

How Kendrick Lamar Ignited the Soul of Black America 'Essential reading' Rolling Stone 'A must read. The best bit of literature currently out there on Kendrick Lamar' VICE Kendrick Lamar...

Reflections for a New Generation Congressman John Lewis was a paragon of the Civil Rights Movement and political leadership for decades. A hero we won't soon forget, Lewis was a...

'One minute you're a 15-year-old girl who loves Netflix and music and the next minute you're looked at as maybe ISIS.' We now have a generation – Muslim and non-Muslim...

On November 14, 1960, at the age of six, Ruby Bridges became the first Black child to integrate an all-white school in New Orleans. Escorted by federal marshals past angry...

A Political BiographyIn 2014, Joko Widodo — popularly known as Jokowi — was elected the seventh president of the Republic of Indonesia, going on to win a second five-year term...

In this beautifully written and propulsive memoir, Huma Abedin — Hillary Clinton’s famously private top aide and longtime adviser — emerges from the wings of American political history to take...

The voices Australia should hear100% of the proceeds from this title will go to the Asylum Seeker Resource CentreThis beautifully illustrated hardback captures the stories of those who have lived...

Life as Dr Mahathir's DaughterThis is Marina Mahathir's story, from her perspective and no one else's. It is, she hopes, the answer to the question — What is it like...

Lessons on Leadership, Breaking Barriers, and Racial Reconciliation Whatever your position is on Black Lives Matter, defunding the police, and equity in law enforcement, former police chief Carmen Best shares...

The first book from a former intelligence community insiderThe mysterious, brutal, and calculating Kim Jong Un has risen to become the unchallenged dictator of a nuclear rogue state. He now...

In this coruscating biography, Tariq Ali challenges Churchill's vaulted record. Throughout his long career as journalist, adventurer, MP, military leader, statesman, and historian, nationalist self belief influenced Churchill's every step,...

In her inspiring follow-up to Becoming, former First Lady Michelle Obama shares practical wisdom and powerful strategies for staying hopeful and balanced in today's highly uncertain world. In The Light...

My Experience Defending Human Rights Around the World The Australia Director at Human Rights Watch shares her experiences defending human rights – from human trafficking in Nepal to the 'drug...

An Indonesian Experience War on Corruption: An Indonesian Experience is a courageous, informed, and sober insider's account of the challenge for democracy and the rule of law within the fourth...

Where do I belong? Who am I? The blood of my fathers links me to a much older place and time. I've walked in the footprints of my ancestors: I've...

In a life filled with meaning and accomplishment, Michelle Obama has emerged as one of the most iconic and compelling women of our era. As First Lady of the United...

In this classic work — a blend of memoir, social criticism, and political analysis that remains relevant today — the first Black Congresswoman to serve in American history, New York’s...

The revered civil rights activist and pioneering member of Congress chronicles her groundbreaking 1972 run for President as the first woman and person of color — a work of immense...

'Compelling and informative... a useful gateway into [Xi Jinping's] mind' Rana Mitter, Literary Review From one of the most admired reporters covering China today, a vital new account of the life...

A collection of essays on resistance, resilience, and collective power in the age of climate disaster from Chamorro human rights lawyer and organiser Julian Aguon.Part memoir, part manifesto, Chamorro climate...

A Young Readers Edition of We Are Not Here to Be Bystanders An empowering young readers edition of We Are Not Here to Be Bystanders, the memoir by Women’s March...