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Women love sex. So why do we have such a difficult time accepting them as sexual creatures? For a society that loves to project sex onto women, we're not so keen on their free sexual expression. Doing It brings together some incredible female writers to reflect on why that might be, how they feel about sex, and why they love it. Women don't get to talk about this, or hear it, enough. Edited by renowned feminist Karen Pickering, Doing It celebrates women taking control of their sexual lives, with some brilliant writing on intimacy, physicality, gender and power. These stories encourage honest discussions about sex and remind us of simple truths: women's bodies are their own, everybody's idea of good sex is different, and loving sex is nothing to be ashamed of. Featuring some of Australia's most engaging voices, and some international stars, this exceptional collection combines the serious, the hilarious, the satirical, the personal, the political, and the downright sexy. Contributors include: Hanne BlankEmily MaguireClem BastowJax Jacki BrownAmy GrayVan BadhamAmy MiddletonAdrienne TruscottMaria LewisTilly LawlessJenna PriceDeirdre FidgeJane GilmoreBrigitte LewisMichelle LawSimona CastricumRosanna BeatriceAnne-Frances WatsonJessamy GleesonSinead StubbinsGiselle Au-Nhien NguyenFiona Patten

Glasshouses is an inventive, incandescent collection by one of Australia's most talented new poets. Drawing on a number of complex techniques, Stuart Barnes illuminates both city and coastal life, with allusions to classical and contemporary culture. Replete with extraordinary imagery, the poems maintain a beautiful accessibility and coherence despite their continually twisting, even disjointed figures.

A heart-warming new book from the author of Matty Forever.Eric is very disappointed in the dog he got for his eighth birthday. He thought the dog, named Ugly (because he is just that), was going to be his ''best friend''. But Ugly doesn''t even consider Eric his first- or second-best friend. Ugly loves Eric''s mum, grandad, dad, and his horrible sister Gretchen, even more than him. Desperate to make Ugly love him the most, Eric puts some crazy plans into action to win over his pooch.Will Eric uncover the secret to Ugly''s heart, or will he forever have to watch his dog dote on every other family member except him?One of our most-loved and prolific authors has written a beautifully told story that will resonate with pet lovers of all ages.