WA-based mining engineer and author Yuot A. Alaak sometimes marvels he survived his…
Category: Books
Arundhati Roy’s The Ministry of Utmost Happiness
If you haven’t yet read The Ministry of Utmost Happiness, you’ve probably heard of…
Recipe: Japanese Jerusalem Artichoke Soup with Grilled Mackerel
Looking for a soup with a difference for these cool winter nights? You can’t…
Covid-19: An Expert’s Cold Hard Facts
COVID-19 is “the greatest public health crisis of the last hundred years,” says…
Recipe: Luke’s Vegan Nice Nachos with Beetroot Chips
Luke Hines is an expert on healthy eating and his new book Eat More…
Budgerigar, The Book
A small and enchanting book arrived at Starfish HQ recently. Called Budgerigar, it contains…
Recipe: Julia’s Tray-Roasted Chicken with Grapes, Olives and Walnuts
You’ve rushed home after a busy day at work or play and you…
Deborah Cassrels: A Correspondent’s Memoir of Bali and Indonesia
Gods And Demons is a fascinating new memoir by journalist Deborah…
Valerie Taylor: An Adventurous Life
Ron and Valerie Taylor made their name filming sharks, finding that people had an…