{"title":"Annabel Crabb","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Annabel Crabb collection, where you'll find an engaging array of books exploring the intricacies of Australian society, politics, and more. Annabel Crabb is a renowned journalist and author, celebrated for her keen insights and witty analyses. If you're intrigued by the nuances of political and social dynamics, her works are a must-read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eMen at Work\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Wife Drought\u003c\/em\u003e, Crabb dives into the complexities of work-life balance and the gender roles that shape our workplaces and homes. These titles lie at the intersection of \u003cstrong\u003ePolitics \u0026amp; Current Affairs\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering thought-provoking perspectives on modern society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpecial Guest\u003c\/em\u003e brings a delightful twist, guiding you through the world of \u003cstrong\u003eCooking \u0026amp; Food\u003c\/strong\u003e. This book combines Crabb's love of cooking with charming hospitality tips, perfect for anyone looking to entertain with style and ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor younger readers, \u003cem\u003eThere's a Prawn in Parliament House: The Kids' Guide to Australia's Amazing Democracy\u003c\/em\u003e provides an educational yet entertaining journey through the workings of Australian politics. This title is a gem in our \u003cstrong\u003eChildren's Books\u003c\/strong\u003e collection, making the topic accessible and fun for kids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWell Hello\u003c\/em\u003e showcases Crabb's versatility, delving into a blend of \u003cstrong\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eHumour\u003c\/strong\u003e. This book promises to be an enlightening and amusing read, filled with Crabb's characteristic wit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Annabel Crabb's books and discover an author who brings depth, humour, and insight to every topic she tackles. Whether you're looking for political commentary, culinary inspiration, or a humorous take on democratic principles, you'll find something captivating in her works.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-wife-drought-by-annabel-crabb-9780857984289","title":"The Wife Drought","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI need a wife\u003c\/em\u003e. It's a common joke among women juggling work and family. But it’s not actually a joke. Having a spouse who takes care of things at home is a godsend on the domestic front. It’s a potent economic asset on the work front. And it’s an advantage enjoyed even in our modern society by vastly more men than women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWorking women are in an advanced, sustained, and chronically under-reported state of wife drought, and there is no sign of rain. But why is the work-and-family debate always about women? Why don’t men get the same flexibility that women do? In our fixation on the barriers that face women on the way into the workplace, do we forget about the barriers that for men still block the exits?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Wife Drought\u003c\/em\u003e is about women, men, family, and work. Written in Annabel Crabb’s inimitable style, it’s full of candid and funny stories from the author’s work in and around politics and the media, historical nuggets about the role of the wife in Australia, and intriguing research about the attitudes that pulse beneath the surface of egalitarian Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCrabb’s call is for a ceasefire in the gender wars. 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But when Scott Morrison and Josh Frydenberg became the first prime minister and treasurer duo since the 1970s to take on the roles while bringing up young children, this detail passed largely without notice. Why do we still accept that fathers will be absent? Why do so few men take parental leave in this country? Why is flexible and part-time work still largely a female preserve?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the past half-century, women have revolutionised the way they work and live. But men's lives have changed remarkably little. Why? Is it because men don't want to change? 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And if women have benefited from the sentiment that 'girls can do anything,' then don't we similarly owe it to the fathers, mothers, and children of the future to ensure that 'boys can do anything' means everything from home to work?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46515412140268,"sku":"9781760641528","price":32.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/23802223482814.jpg?v=1748903403"},{"product_id":"men-at-work-australias-parenthood-trap-by-annabel-crabb-9781760642709","title":"Men at Work: Australia's Parenthood Trap","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat would equality look like when it comes to gender and work? 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From books to TV, music to cooking, friendship to films, there's little cultural terrain Annabel Crabb and Leigh Sales haven't traversed in their oddly named but nonetheless wildly popular podcast \u003cem\u003eChat 10 Looks 3\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow, in their first book together, the pair takes a stroll through some of the issues of our time, offering advice for would-be writers, thoughts on developing a rich reading life, tips for navigating the perilous world of social media, and the secrets of a great friendship, all with the digressions that listeners of their podcast have come to love. 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