Lauren went down the alternative medicine wormhole. Two years after her tragic death, her cousin resolved to examine what happened.
In October 2022, Lauren – a young Australian woman in her mid-thirties – left for Malaysia to undergo an alternative medical treatment for Chronic Lyme Disease. She never returned.
Haunted by her cousin’s death, writer Hannah McElhinney retraces Lauren’s descent into the alternative medicine wormhole to investigate how she got there, and how easy it may be for others to do the same.
Amid society’s growing mistrust of the medical establishment, McElhinney argues it is those of us living in female bodies who have found that our pain and suffering is more frequently dismissed in clinics and ignored in research.
And if that’s the case, when our gut tells us there’s something wrong, would it be so crazy to get a second opinion? Or a third? Or as many opinions as it takes until someone says ‘I know exactly what’s wrong with you, and I may have a cure’?
Both a deeply personal account and a wide-ranging exploration of medical misogyny, wellness culture and misinformation, Wormhole is an urgent and empathetic addition to the conversation about the future of modern medicine and wellness culture.
]]>13-year-old Layla Tenby has travelled half a mile to deliver leaflets for affordable fence panels. But, when they swap places, Grimstink finds himself battling traffic wardens and the Subway sandwich ordering system, while Layla is zapped to a strange planet and left fighting for the future of the galaxy whether she wants to or not. (Spoiler: she does not.) Is Reece, Layla’s annoying younger brother, key to the galaxy’s survival, or will his friendship with new bestie Grimstink lead them all to impending doom?
From black holes to shopping precincts; from mining satellites to old people’s homes; from quantum spaceships to the middle aisle of Aldi. Is this the end of all life on planet Earth…
…or the beginning of a beautiful friendship?
]]>Lured to a mysterious castle location, Kass discovers that these contestants will go to extreme lengths for fame, fortune, and revenge, and that far from being on the run, the Lie or Die killer has prepared a deadly comeback. Kass has just three nights of the Blood Moon to identify the Werewolves and save her friends.
Lie or Die was just a rehearsal. Reality TV just got deadlier. Welcome to Blood Moon.
]]>But a cryptic warning from Wren’s mother about the Everglade Witch has Wren thinking that magic is not as saved as everyone thinks it is.
Guided by a dream about a goblet and a lesson from a mer-teacher, Wren and her friends embark on a dangerous quest to uncover the truth about the Everglade Witch and what is happening to magic.
It turns out that defeating the Eater was the easy part …
Welcome back to the world of Everglade, where magic-kin are asleep, monsters are waking up and the fate of magic hangs by a thread.
]]>Adrian Lloyd has played football for over 40 years and is a FA qualified coach, having coached children in America, at Fulham FC in London and both adult and children's teams in Australia. Adrian has also spent the last 20 years working in publishing, marketing and digital advertising for major global publishers and brands.
John Barratt is an accomplished illustrator, designer, art director and creative. He is the founder of 3032 FC, a Melbourne-based design studio specialising in sports-driven projects.
His illustration work spans a wide range of applications – from social content and branding to apparel design and logo development.
John is the illustrator of Tilly Time, published by Hardie Grant in 2024.
Phew. There’s a lot to know about being a human, right?
You have so many things to learn, like: counting to one hundred, doing cartwheels, and folding paper planes.
Here’s another thing to add to your list: friendship.
What makes a good friendship, you ask?
Well, there are lots of ways to be a good friend. And friendships won’t always stay the same. As we grow and change, so do our relationships.
Shall we discover more?
Being human can be hard work, right?
There are so many things to learn, like: swimming in the big pool, spelling your name and the words and actions to your favourite song.
Here’s another thing to add to your list: being fair.
What’s fairness, you ask?
Well, it’s pretty handy when we’re creating a safe and happy place for everyone.
Are you ready to dive in?
Harrison James knows pain – but he also knows purpose. As a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, Harrison transformed his darkest experiences into a powerful force for change, taking on Australia’s political system to fight for justice. In this compelling blend of memoir and guide, Harrison takes readers behind the scenes of his campaign to end outdated protections for convicted sex offenders.
From navigating the media spotlight and the halls of Parliament to reckoning with the scars he’s been left with, Harrison’s journey is a deeply personal invitation to join him in using your pain to challenge the status quo and create change, whether it be in your personal life or on the national stage.
Transform Your Pain into Purpose isn’t just a story; it’s a call to action for anyone ready to stand up, find their voice and make a difference.
]]>When Detective Sergeant Anastasia Brown is sent to investigate the strange death of a man found in a small NSW town, she sees it as an opportunity to redeem herself after an unjust suspension.
But it’s far from a simple homicide. The victim, a beloved GP and councilor, is found on a nearby mountain chained to a fence and burned to a crisp, with arcane symbols carved into the soles of his feet – and the boy who found the body saw a ghost lingering in the trees.
As Ana struggles against small-town secrets and high-level misogyny, the truth only grows murkier. Is this a clever killer with a flair for the macabre? Or are the local murmurs of the mountain being haunted more than just folklore?
Everyone has feelings, and we are always feeling something. You can even feel more than one feeling at once! But sometimes you might not understand what your feelings mean or what to do with them.
That's why you need this book! It is here to tell you that Your Feelings Matter, and it will help you understand what your emotions are trying to tell you. This book will help you feel through your feelings in safe and healthy ways.
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