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The Undesirable Immigrant by Ian Marshall The Undesirable Immigrant
Georgina Lock’s only apparent sin was that she wanted to marry an Australian who already had a wife.  Ian Marshall
Beside the River by Sally Graham Beside the River

Celia, a young English immigrant, finds life in a remote Australian township lonely and dull. Then she becomes caught up in local affairs and finds that beneath the surface, things are not all what they seem.

  Sally Graham
Crescent Moon Rising by Kerry B. Collison Crescent Moon Rising
At a time when Australians are wavering in support of a proposed US led invasion of Iraq, more than six hundred US Marines rotating on R & R in Bali suddenly disappear; then, Kuta erupts in a fireball and Australia falls into line with America.  Kerry B. Collison
Horse Grows Horns by Ken Sly Horse Grows Horns
I eventually opened the throttle and gathered speed and suddenly I soared into the air and the feeling was magical.  Ken Sly
Letters from Aceh by Letters from Aceh
A collection of letters and photographs exchanged between students from the tsunami devastated Aceh province, and children from international destinations.
The foreword has been written by the Indonesian President, Dr Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.  
To Travel Hopefully by Charles Bridges Webb To Travel Hopefully
This is an account of the personal and professional life of a quiet, perceptive general practitioner and academic with a wide range of interests.  Charles Bridges Webb
The Edge by Bryan Clark The Edge
For six months, Alex lives on the edge. A twist of fate results in him failing to take his own life, and his desperation becomes a fight for survival as he first runs from then confronts others who are determined that his life should end.  Bryan Clark
Hostage: How safe is Australia? by Colin Mason Hostage: How safe is Australia?
Insurgents kill the Israeli prime minister in Tel Aviv, and the repercussions signal disaster. A fanatical Israeli group retaliates by exploding three American nuclear bombs in Cairo, devastating the city.  Colin Mason
Home on the Frontline by Ruth Thomas Home on the Frontline
Nineteen forty-four was the worst year of my life. It exploded into my world with meteoric force, bringing with it a series of events which rewrote my destiny.  Ruth Thomas
One Man's Journey by Guy Sigley One Man's Journey
Running from the agony of betrayal, John McDouall Stuart sails across the globe to search for solace in the arms of a foreign, undiscovered land.  Guy Sigley
Sharing Rice by Bob Hill & Peter Fredenburg Sharing Rice
The garden of Phath Kantannam and her husband, Mai Khong, is a slice of Eden in the hardscrabble hills that crowd the Ou River in northern Laos. Young trees do not yet bear fruit, but chili, eggplant, banana, and pineapple earn a modest income.  Bob Hill & Peter Fredenburg
The Calvanni by Chris McMahon The Calvanni
The time is Storm Season on the world of Yos, when the twin suns eclipse and the planet is plunged into bitter cold.  Chris McMahon
Jail 4 Beginners by Rex Donald Jail 4 Beginners
How many times have you seen a person fall from grace and thought, ‘Wow, I never would have thought he would do that.’?  Rex Donald

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The Magic of Life by Jim Vickers-Willis The Magic of Life
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Ex-journalist former entertainer Jim Vickers-Willis opens by taking us to Kenya and the filming of little girls held down by their loved ones to be mutilated for life.  Jim Vickers-Willis

The Durham Relics by Harold Waller The Durham Relics
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In 1539 a group of monks hide valuable church relics in an underground tunnel in order to avoid King Henry the Eighth’s plundering henchmen.  Harold Waller

Missing by Alison Lewis Missing
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An heart-wrenching story of a woman whose husband disapperars on a ski-trip and the devastating impact this has on her family.  Alison Lewis

A Mushroom of Glass by David R Cole A Mushroom of Glass
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I was drawn to her effortless smile. One could say that her smile is like the moon, and that when you are close to her, she has the sensuous feel of a cat. She could give you a look that suddenly chills to the bone;  David R Cole

Hercolubus or Red Planet by V. M. Rabolu Hercolubus or Red Planet
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What I am affirming in this book is a prophecy that will be fulfilled very shortly, because I am certain about the end of the planet, I know it. I am not frightening, but warning because I am distressed about this poor Humanity. These events will  V. M. Rabolu

Jackanapes by T. John Ward Jackanapes
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The future looks bleak for the ‘Artful Dodger’ as he languishes in Newgate Prison awaiting transportation.  T. John Ward

The Queen, Rupert & Me by Desmond Zwar The Queen, Rupert & Me
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"A riveting memoir and a fascinating tale, encapsulating the heart and soul of journalism in a thoroughly entertaining way."  Desmond Zwar

An Australian Odyssey by Werner Viertmann An Australian Odyssey
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“I was running scared … running to anywhere, and it was the Outback, the Never-Never, the Back of Beyond – call it whatever you will – which fascinated me, and I wanted to find out more about it..."  Werner Viertmann

The Cherry Picker by June Cookson The Cherry Picker
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During six precarious weeks as an undercover cherry picker, Detective Brogden hunts a ruthless wanted criminal, enjoys the company of young Scandinavian backpackers and becomes involved in a torrid affair.  June Cookson

Raging Hormones by Masao Usui Raging Hormones
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Beauty, wealth and the right sense of occasion have long been considered as the building blocks of love and relationships.  Masao Usui

A Necklace of Memories Strand Two: Sheba's Story, Plus by M.J. Mathews A Necklace of Memories Strand Two: Sheba's Story, Plus
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As a sequel to Strand One, The Way Things Were, this gentle Memoir continues to string together anecdotes in which non-humans have most of the spotlight and the humans...  M.J. Mathews

Sacred Quest by Danny Kinane Sacred Quest
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Have two millennia of spiritual leadership by the Christian Churches come to an end? Are the Churches so compromised today by sexual scandals that such moral leadership is no longer possible? To where or to whom then, in this secular materialistic...  Danny Kinane

Hidden Footprints of Unity by Arasa (Raja) Ratnam Hidden Footprints of Unity
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What a beautiful mind! Hidden Footprints of Unity is a substantial work from an intelligent and spiritually perceptive man. Arasa has skillfully navigated his way through a vast array of subjects.  Arasa (Raja) Ratnam

The Key of C by Susan Benedict The Key of C
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The Key of ‘C’ is a drama set in a background of the classical music world and its intrigues, moving between Sydney, Australia and England. Available also directly from the author should you wish to phone [07] 5473 0958  Susan Benedict

Esacape to Death by Richard Le Normand Esacape to Death
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In 1947 Marcel, Peter and Gerda, working for a special branch of the secret service, run an escape route from Germany, through France and Spain, to their castle on the Portuguese coast.  Richard Le Normand

Raven – How Long Do You Wait by Kathy Higgs Raven – How Long Do You Wait
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Two loving women and two angelic children. How could it get any better than this? It can’t, of course, not once a shadow falls over their lives, turning their days and nights into a haunting nightmare.  Kathy Higgs

Graves in the Wilderness by J.R. Gordon Graves in the Wilderness
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Piper Campbell, the son of Ulster-Scott migrants befriends N’Kawa, the only survivor of the East Texas black Indian Karankawa tribe. As brothers, the two become inseparable.  J.R. Gordon

The Hunt for M.V. Moroccan Star by Ian McLaren The Hunt for M.V. Moroccan Star
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A cargo ship vanishes off the New South Wales coast, baffling authorities ashore.  Ian McLaren

The Tinderbox by Mark Whitelaw The Tinderbox
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The mysterious Tinderbox Penisula harbours a terrible secret… The evidence from the press clippings is indisputable - a pattern of crime spanning more than a decade and not a single arrest.  Mark Whitelaw

The Burning of the Rice by Don W. Puckridge The Burning of the Rice
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In April 1975 Ngak Chhay Heng and his family loaded their car with their personal possessions, pushed it 20 kilometres from Phnom Penh, discarded anything that differentiated them from peasant farmers ...  Don W. Puckridge

The Poppy Crop by Bill Hornadge The Poppy Crop
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The Poppy Crop involves the adventures of an unusual farmer and two female lawyers with the story moving at a lively pace to and fro between Sydney and the Bush.  Bill Hornadge

My Father, My Friend by Roy Douglas My Father, My Friend
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To the locals, Harry is an unknown entity who simply drives into town from somewhere and buys a derelict trucking business when prices are low and times are hard.  Roy Douglas

Not Like My Father by Nancy Lacey Not Like My Father
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Together they rushed to the back steps where they could see over the dividing fence of corrugated iron. Joe was playing the whip like a man gone mad while Pat lay writhing on the ground, his Sunday shirt covered in dust and blood.  Nancy Lacey

Seige of Karabulduk by Harold Waller Seige of Karabulduk
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Life ‘outside the law’ is exciting for Oya, Kenon and her band of Kurdish rebels, who spend their days smuggling money to various Turkish prisons in order to assist in the fight for independence.  Harold Waller

A Killer at Large by Richard Le Normand A Killer at Large
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A sixteen-year old boy is brutally raped by German soldiers and deported to France where he escapes, and becomes obsessed with revenge.  Richard Le Normand

Keep the Table Laughing by Meredith Flynn & Susan Whelan Keep the Table Laughing
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"The heart of the dinner party is not the dinner, but the party."  Meredith Flynn & Susan Whelan

A Matter of Perspective by Bill McGeever A Matter of Perspective
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Starting in his teenage years, Bill McGeever gradually developed a knowledge of the structure of society and its governance, and the economical framework in which it functioned in most countries of the world.  Bill McGeever

Almagest Vol 2: The Reunion by Tegan Norman Almagest Vol 2: The Reunion
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When I signed up for this mission, I knew the risks involved. But it was alright, because we had the IPC to cover us, right?  Tegan Norman

Going Walkabout Through The Suburbs by Robbie Lloyd Going Walkabout Through The Suburbs
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Increasingly, people in westernised societies are seeking connection with meaning beyond the shopping mall and stockmarket reports.  Robbie Lloyd

The Honeyguide by David Lawrence Hancock The Honeyguide
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During the last years of colonial rule in pre-independent Zimbabwe, a bitter struggle for power raged within the country.  David Lawrence Hancock

The Serpent Rising by Mary Garden The Serpent Rising
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The Serpent Rising is a journey of spiritual seduction is based on my experiences in India during the 70's. It is essentially a memoir.  Mary Garden

Letters of Love, Light and Laughter by Gena Alston Letters of Love, Light and Laughter
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To receive channelling in the form of messages, it is very beneficial to be ‘completely out of your mind’!  Gena Alston

Footsteps to Nowhere by David Hortle Footsteps to Nowhere
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It’s 1980 and, in the shadow of better known political dictatorships, the isolated island state of St Christopher is in the uncompromising grip of lawyer Dean and his cohorts who have stepped over the line that separates duty from personal gain.  David Hortle

The Lighthouse Keeper by Sonia F. Stevens The Lighthouse Keeper
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My Imagination
My Words of Wisdom
Sharing a part of my Life with you.
Just Words put together by my Feeling
Read them,
Enjoy them.
  Sonia F. Stevens

Cyril & Desmond’s How-to-use Manual by George Lake Cyril & Desmond’s How-to-use Manual
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It really is quite an incredible achievement. Cyril and Desmond take us on a larrikins’ guide to birth, death and everything in between as well as throwing in the hereafter and pre-existence just for good measure.  George Lake

Arrest the Silent Killer by Marion Seferth Arrest the Silent Killer
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Arrest the Silent Killer is the author's personal account of her courageous battle with ovarian cancer, from the frustrating search to final diagnosis in 1997, then up to the present day.  Marion Seferth

The Little Pond by Harold Waller The Little Pond
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Norton Tees is a sleepy little village in rural England, the residents of which seem to be rather wealthy, yet rather idle. Or are they . . .  Harold Waller

Codename Dredge by Tony May Codename Dredge
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Staying alive in a strange land isn't always easy...  Tony May

North Queensland Fishing Eldorado by Ralph De Lacey North Queensland Fishing Eldorado
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The North Queensland Fishing Eldorado began when a dramatic change came over the commercial fishing industry in North Queensland during the late 1960?s.  Ralph De Lacey

Rig Pigs by Tony May Rig Pigs
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Life on the oil rigs is tough. Aside from the constant danger of explosions, accidents and sub-standard safety procedures, there are the other workers to contend with.  Tony May

Orestes: Greece to Australia by Ann Tregenza Orestes: Greece to Australia
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The story of a young Greek man who migrates to Australia in the 1980s.  Ann Tregenza

Senses of Being by Annette Hansen Senses of Being
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The mind can be a frightening or comforting place. Some people may be scared of what they may find there;  Annette Hansen

Revenge by Barry James Revenge
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When Detective Inspector Vince Schuster investigates his brother’s disappearance the last thing he expects is to be tossed into the maelstrom of international terrorism.  Barry James

A Necklace of Memories: strand one, the way things were by M.J. Mathews A Necklace of Memories: strand one, the way things were
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An original and genuinely Australian memoir that brings the non-human world to the fore.  M.J. Mathews

Never Upstaged: Babette Stephens, her life and times by Jay McKee Never Upstaged: Babette Stephens, her life and times
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For 70 years Babette Stephens’ stellar talents lit up several facets of the entertainment business in Queensland:  Jay McKee

Shapes of Meaning by Ann Tregenza Shapes of Meaning
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Award winning poetry by South Australian, Ann Tregenza  Ann Tregenza

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