New Holland Publishers

Another one of our great new release rugby league titles to get you ready for the #NRL finals series.
Andrew Ferguson's 'The Story of Rugby League' is part of our Young Reed series and looks at the Australian clubs, players and representative teams that have been part of the game since it all began in 1908.

Wayne and Tom speak with Ten Daily about their new book, "Cocktales on the Couch"

if you ever needed a book to help you explore the wonderful night sky from down under, then you can't go past 'Atlas of the Southern Night Sky'.
Now in it's fifth edition, this beautifully illustrated book from Steve Massey and Steve Quirk has many tips and advice on how best to observe and photograph the night sky from the southern hemisphere, whether it be Australia, New Zealand, South Africa or South America.

AL'S AUSTRALIAN FISHING DESTINATIONS. "Fishing is so much more than simply catching fish, It's about getting closer to nature, that is what I am striving for with this book, to get you inspired to get out into the magnificent outdoors" - Al McGlashan
The latest from bestselling author, newspaper columnist and TV presenter, Al McGlashan, shows you the best spots to fish around Australia - some of the most fish rich waters on earth.
... Al continues to inspire anglers from the novice to the most experienced. 'Al's Australian Fishing Destinations' is full of great images from his private collection along with his personal tips about how to catch the best fish at each featured location.
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With the #NRL finals series getting underway this week, what better time to get across the history of the game with 'Rugby League Through the Decades' by Ian Collis and Alan Whiticker.
Packing 110 years of sporting history within its pages, this is the 'unfolding history' of the game's evolution.

STOP THE PRESSES! Russell McPhedran's Golden Age of Press
Russell McPhedran's career as a press photographer was made by capturing the right shot at the right time. "
Stop the Presses" showcases his most famous images - the 1968 Buckhimgham's department store fire that won awards and made his career; coverage of the 1972 Munich terrorist attacks; the life and times of Princess Margaret, the forgotten Royal; and a host of sporting stars and entertainment celebrities.
... With important background information from respected journalist Norm Tasker, each photo represents an important moment in time... a time when press photography was an essential part of news gathering.
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This week marks a decade since the events in Afghanistan that led to Corporal Mark Donaldson being the first Australian soldier awarded the Victoria's Cross since the Vietnam War.
On 2 September 2008, Corporal Donaldson drew enemy fire to ensure injured comrades were brought to safety during a patrol in Uruzgan Province.
Jonothan Moore covers these events and those involving many more of our heroes in his new book, "A History of the Australian Military".

MY ENCOUNTERS WITH MINIBEASTS - DENSEY CLYNE
Looking into Densey Clyne's new book, "My Encounters With Minibeasts", you could be forgiven for thinking you have stepped into a world that was created by a CGI animator! But the alien-looking critters shown here are all 100% real and are brought to you via the author's close-up macro photography.
From stick insects and mantises to lacewings and caterpillars, many of the images have to be seen to be believed.

WEATHERBOARD & IRON - Barnaby Joyce
"Conservatism calls for an appropriate and balanced response to maintain the social contract of manners that is expected, to retain the harmony of the society we live in. Conservatism in a sentence, for me, is the preference for stability over desire. This applies to everything from dress sense to economics." - Barnaby Joyce from 'Weatherboard and Iron'.

David Pocock hits back at criticisms of his payment from Rugby Australia while taking time off in Zimbabwe in the updated edition of 'Openside'.
"After I agreed to sign for 2018 and 2019 they asked if they could average some payments across three years...so when people started talking about me ripping of Australian rugby, I was really surprised." - David Pocock.

Gogglebox's Wayne and Tom share their views on the new Prime Minister in the opening episode of the new series, which airs on Network Ten tonight.
Share the drinks they love in the show in their new book, COCKTAILS ON THE COUCH.

Steve Massey and Steve Quirk have just released a new edition of their bestselling "Atlas of the Southern Night Sky"
Your ticket to seeking out and finding the myriad of stars visible in the Southern Hemisphere, the fifth edition of the book has been fully updated including beautiful illustrations, maps and many tips to help you understand, observe and even photograph the night sky.

Andrew Ferguson's "The Story of Rugby League" features all the great names of the game with wonderful stories, essential statistics and rare photographs.
Part of our Young Reed series, this book is the 110-year history of rugby league in one informative book.
All the great names are here; Messenger, Churchill, Gasnier, Beetson, Fulton, Fittler, Johns, Smith and Thurston.

OPENSIDE - DAVID POCOCK
In 'Openside', David Pocock shares his life and times as a professional rugby player including his journey to the World Cup.
From his early days growing up in Zimbabwe, immigrating to Australia and playing for the Australian Schooldays, his debut with Western Australia's The Force to his call up to the Wallabies.
... David's story is one of dedication to self, family, team and other, driven by his incredible talent and drive. @pocockdavid @qantaswallabies
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Al McGlashan talks about his latest book, "Al's Australian Fishing Destinations"

Do you have a favourite cocktail?
If you want some ideas, "Gogglebox's" Wayne and Tom have you covered with their new book, "Cocktales on the Couch".
They have cocktails for each season and for all occasions along with the stories behind them. Each cocktail recipe is easy to follow.
... "Cocktails on the Couch with Wayne and Tom" ialso gives an insight into the life of these two great characters and their relationship.
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PARROTS OF THE WORLD - Steve Brookes
Whether you enjoy watching parrots in your backyard or the zoo, or have one as a pet, 'Parrots of the World' is the book for you.
Packed with hundreds of photos covering every parrot family from around the world - from tiny parrotlets to huge macaws - it is sure to appeal to parrot lovers everywhere.

WEATHERBOARD & IRON - Barnaby Joyce
"In 1997 I had joined the Queensland National Party in Charleville. Although I had a strong interest in politics, it was something I saw as a community service, essential if there was to be any hope in regional Australia for these people. Whingeing and bitching at the front bar in the corner pub about being forgotten about and misunderstood has never helped anybody, it’s just bravado that you never have to back up with action.
I had not drunk the Kool Aid on this; I was a cynic, but it seemed the best option, better at least than complaining and hand-wringing, which is all so many could offer. Worse, these types use their complaining and hand-wringing as a social cue, elevating themselves as victims who had somehow suffered and survived." - Barnaby Joyce, extract from "Weatherboard and Iron".

MORE GREAT FATHER'S DAY IDEAS FROM NEW HOLLAND PUBLISHERS
"NOW WHERE WAS I?" - Glenn Shorrock's new autobiography telling of his journey to Australia as a 'ten pound pom' to the 50-year entertainment career encompassing the Twilights, Axiom and the international stardom with the Little River Band.
"A HISTORY OF THE AUSTRALIAN MILITARY" - Historian Jonathan Moore covers all of the crucial events and throws light on many of the major movements involving those brave men and wome...n who fought for Australia.
"RUGBY LEAGUE THROUGH THE DECADES" - All the players, key events, statistics and everything that has happened in the games since 1907. By Ian Collis and Alan Whiticker.
"WEATHERBOARD & IRON" - Former Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce' world came crashing down in spectacular fashion when it was revealed that he was expecting a child with new partner Vikki Campion, a former member of his political staff... In this book Joyce gives a context to these events and an insight into how his country upbringing informed and drove his political career.
Details of these titles and much more at http://newhollandpublishers.com
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I bought 'A Killer in the Family' and was very excited for some insight that was not already on Wikipedia and all major news stories. I am so far - five biographies in - wrong. This is not what truly saddens me though, what truly saddens me is that this book is littered with spelling and grammatical errors. They're painfully obvious and I'm convinced that no one in your office bothered to even read the book you then published. Someone would surely have noticed blatant mistakes such as: "...was convinced to join in the murder. too One of the men...", "...just captured American's most wanted serial killer" and "...but Eleanor also though another man was a possible candidate". While I recognize "though" and "American's" to be in the dictionary and thus not give you that handy little red squiggly line in Microsoft Word, I expect slightly more of... You know... Someone employed for the purpose of editing literature. I expect some awareness that "too" and "to" mean very different things, and an understanding of how full-stops are used. Basic stuff, really. Absolutely heartbreaking to see the death of literary pride extends beyond the Internet. Even more heartbreaking that I'm writing this negative review in the first place... I just wanted to enjoy a good read.