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Abigail and the Terror Historical Fiction In the seventeenth century colonial town of Salem, Pastor Parris household grows larger with the coming of his niece, the young Abigail, cousin of his daughter, Betty. Jacqui L. Rennie	Andromeda Calling? Sci Fi An in-depth study into the mind of an alien crewmember. A look at time and space of several aliens and how they react to human beings; their idea or hypothesis about our lives, our everyday thoughts and modern society. Raymond J. Burt
Broken Australian Fiction Two years ago, Jessie Wyre died, but to Meredith Reed it feels like only yesterday. 'I remember Jessie holding me close to him on those days we sought refuge in his bedroom together,' ... Gail Jensz	Cut to the Chase Thriller Harry Wallace is asked by the Australian Intelligence Service to collect and deliver a small package during a business trip to Indonesia. Ray Scott
Dark Side of the Mind Psychology This true story of John, a young schizophrenic man, the eldest of four boys, who grew up in Canberra at the time Walter Burley Griffin was designing the lake, in a happy home where he had fun, got up to mischief with his brothers and was regarded... Frances O'Brien	Brothers in Exile Historical An exciting journey through Australian history from 1812 to 1937, as the author sets out to solve the secrets of a mysterious grandmother he never knew. Leon Isackson
Massacre at Myall Creek Australian History The Massacre at Myall Creek represents a tragic page in Australia's history. The massacre was described by the Chief Justice, Sir James Dowling, as 'one of the most important cases which has ever come under our notice since there has been a Supre... Laurie Barber	Australia's Water Markets Educational An evaluation of Australia's water market as a new global standard for managing water resources. Manabu Kondo
Secrets of Happy People Self Help Carlo Fraiia has suffered from depression and loneliness and has survived. He has gathered many wisdoms along the way and he has realised that he wants to share his strategies. Carlo Fraiia	Stoney Broke and the Hi-Spenders Australian Fiction "We've decided for our Moomba performance we should only do songs we know." "As the band's musical director I would like to say I agree with you completely." Rocky Dabscheck
The Code of the Apocalypse Thriller 21st December 2012 came and went. Apparently, the world had survived the foretold Apocalypse. Dr Martin Cole	The Day Was Made for Walking Memoir Noel Braun yearns to walk the Camino, the ancient pilgrimage route that leads across France and Spain to Santiago de Compostela. Since the suicide of Maris, his beloved wife of forty-two years, he has struggled to find himself. Noel Braun
Eat for Your Life Cookbook Taafe's research and vast knowledge of food will demystify nutrition for you and show you how diseases and complaints such as Cancer, Multiple Sclerosis, Heart Disease, High Cholesterol, Diabetes, Stress, Low Immune System, Colds and Flu can be h... Alison Taafe	Death by Choice Memoir I used to believe I was what some people would refer to as "normal" compared to others. My life was healthy, free and fun. Vicki Hutchinson
Faraway on an Island Romance In 1979 Ruby O'Leary follows her dream, only to find herself on an island in the Pacific Ocean, about ten degrees south of the Equator. Liz Newton	Against the Wind Memoir Set in Dublin during the years of the Second World War and in England during the postwar years of the 1950s and 1960s Against the Wind is a lively and compelling memoir. James O'Brien
England's Ethnic Cleansing of the Jews European History William Duke of Normandy conquers England in 1066. Jews follow him, arriving as traders. They have financial expertise and money-lending capabilities that are much needed in the medieval economy. Leonie Star	Careering into Corrections Memoir Relationships The disintegration of a marriage and a plummeting in financial and social status when in her late forties, leaves the author stranded with a limited income... Cleo Lynch
My Brother Seán Memoir This story, (the first of a trilogy) covers the period in Ireland of The Hampsey family, leading up to the late 50s until their arrival as £ 10 pound migrants in Australia, November 1960. Seán Hampsey	The Black Sheep Memoir the autobiography of a paraplegic details the events leading towards his motorbike accident that resulted in his becoming a paraplegic, how his life dramatically changed and how he has dealt with it ever since. Ray Burt
Small, Sweet, Bitter: the psyche of the pastry chef Food Cookbook What really goes through the minds of pastry chefs? Are they like kitchen chefs? Are they of the same temperament? Do they get the same recognition? Duncan Campbell	The Real Middle Earth - The Origin of The Lord of the Rings Historical JRR Tolkien's inspiration for his best-selling books, The Lord of the Rings, has always been a mystery. Michael Muhling
Inclusion: Battling for Disability Medical Biographic A few months after her arrival in Australia, eighteen year old Chris Baxter reads a letter addressed to her boyfriend's mother that sets the course for the rest of her life. Christine Baxter	Real and Reel Biographic Memoir A light-hearted, ironic account of a lifetime's addiction. It is one person's story, but it may strike familiar sparks among many others. Brian McFarlane
Lonely for My Land Memoir As one of the earliest properties pioneered north of the twenty-sixth parallel in the Roebourne District of the Pilbara, Karratha Station harbours a fascinating history. Tish Lees	The Great Trial Memoir "We were never given a reason for being sent to the orphanage, but I suspect my father was in some sort of trouble. Our board and lodging was paid for. " Estelle Harris
New Earth Sci Fi As part of the Elite, Steele Dyason goes undercover as a favour to his father on the planet Fervra. Kerry Anderson	Granny's House Children's The real life adventures of Rohan between the ages of twelve months and three years will amuse and delight children, parents and grandparents. Dawn Barr
The Rainbow Snail Children's The story of an ordinary snail, who finds out he's not so ordinary after all. Robyn Neil	From Wireless to Wallabies: a life of Norman McCance Biographic Norman McCance was one of the stars of early radio in Melbourne. He became immensely popular during the second half of the 1920s for his broadcasts of wrestling matches for radio station 3LO, now known as 774 ABC Janet Werkmeister
Lose? No Way! Biographic Although we put much energy into controlling events in our lives by working hard, seeking financial security and stable supportive relationships, many things remain unpredictable. Ronald Prehn Palmer	When Tears Ran Dry Australian Fiction In the mid-sixties Therrie receives a letter from an unknown soldier serving overseas. Falling hopelessly in love, she is catapulted on a course of love and adventure, unprepared for heartache and pain long after the Vietnam War is over. Vivian Waring
Lions and Lilies Book 2: The Order of the Lily Historical Fiction When valour and duty stand above a heart's desire ... Catherine A Wilson	Big Days, Whoppers and Oh My Gods Australian Fiction My friend always said that there were only three types of days in this world: Big ones, Whoppers and Oh, my Gods. J.P. Mayfred
The Secret Fire Historical This book tells the gripping stories of twelve men who were imprisoned in the death camps in Laos. It tells the truth about the hidden war in Laos. Laurie Jo Moore	Wallaby Stew: Inspiring Stories from Down Under Inspirational Stories Di Perkins, influenced by the ABC television program Australian Story, has collected equally inspirational stories as told to her by young adults... Di Perkins
She Couldn't Say Goodbye Biographic Emma was your normal kid - a kid full of energy who loved to hang out with her friends. Her passion was dancing and singing and her teenage world was innocent and exciting.This is the true story that will break any parent's heart. Peter Russell	The Longest Journey Psychology In The Longest Journey: finding the true self, Amanda Stuart describes how clients, men and women, addressed a range of difficulties, including anxiety and depression. Amanda Stuart
The Lily and the Lion Romance Separated in infancy, rediscovered by chance, can they unravel a mystery and find a way to reunite? Wistful and passionate, the wayward Cécile d’Armagnac has enjoyed the indulgent childhood of a French noble... Catherine A Wilson	Grandma's Gap Years Travel Memoir Travel abroad in the 1950s – what was it like? Why did you go? How did you get there? Who did you meet? Did it change your outlook? How did you cope without a credit card or mobile? Mary Steel
When Cane Was King Historical Fiction When Came Was King is the story of the Reynolds brothers, Joshua and Robert, their lives, loves and their family, and a wide and varied cast of characters who helped establish, settle and expand the tropical sugar fields of North Queensland. Mary Murray	War at Our Door Historical Fiction Throughout her moving and epic tale set during the Second World War, first-time author, Irene Drummond, enthrals the reader with the adventures of the Land Army Girls. Irene Drummond
As the Sparks Fly Upwards Australian Fiction When Mark, a newly ordained young English Anglican priest feels called to work with one of the bush brotherhoods in the Australian outback he discovers that all of his recently acquired book learning is one thing... Richard Stamp	The Rainbow Snail Finds a Friend Children's When a strange little snail lands in the Rainbow snail's garden what will happen to him and who will welcome him into their world? Robyn Neil
They Move Among Us Fiction "They" do move among us, always have and always will. James Hall	Sweet on the Dark Side Australian Fiction Have you ever thought about how a coincidence can change the life of a family? Or perhaps why an accidental insult leaves you feeling perplexed and bewildered ... Katie Louise
Book of the Weak Australian Fiction Satire Dr Moss Lane Lives the so-called good life, with a busy medical practice, an attractive wife and a modern luxury home in the Melbourne suburbs. Joe Reich	A Project in Ammonia Australian Fiction An adventure in physical, management and social engineering and contradicts turgeon’s Law (ninety percent of everything is crud) by what happens when an unlikely group of four people. Ron Ward
Love Under Occupation Memoir Australian History In 1946, a devastated and defeated Japan was occupied by Australian forces based in the prefecture of Hiroshima. Christine de Matos	Losing My Marbles Biographic Health Susan Webster is a vibrant fifty-one-year-old, married for twenty-odd years to chauvinistic Nick. She has a family, a career and a lover Marian Penman
Billy Two Australian Fiction The Australian outback is a vast emptiness most people never get the chance to visit. Many that do are overcome by the isolation, the incredible distances and for the most part its deafening silence. However, those lucky ones who live there love the Gary Boyd	Acrobats of Reason Thriller Acrobats of Reason is the compelling story of Martin Wilson-Jones, his struggle to survive Indonesia’s corporate world and the steady erosion of his own principles. Graham Butchart
Can We Choose Ourselves? Philosophy Ethics Are those values and beliefs, which are central to the way we live, determined by our biology? Wittgenstein thought that they were forced on us by life experiences. On the other hand, Jean-Paul Sartre saw them as a matter of choice. George Wood	A Woman's War Historical Rosie is not alone in her growing apprehension towards Australiaís involvement in a war. Jaqueline and John Dinan
Fighting Fit Health Fighting Fit is a concise, crisp everyday guide to living longer, healthier and happier. Dr Surendra Bordia	Under the Linden Tree Memoir WWII History Under the Linden Tree is the true story of Rudolf as he relates his life experiences in therapy sessions over a period of years. Margaret Reid
Transgression Australian Fiction Eleanor is returning to Italy after a fifteen-year absence. She is out to lay old ghosts to rest and to examine at a distance the grief that stalks her. Geraldine Wooller	Uncertain Beginnings Australian History In the late 1400s, under the leadership of Prince Henry the Navigator, Portugal developed into a leader in the discovery of new oceans and islands. However, in 1580, the Spanish invaded Portugal and the country became subservient to the Spanish Crown Jim Bain
Trapped Beneath the Ice Children's Fiction Crossbeak, Bonnet and Bone, a family of three Grey Whales, are trapped beneath the ice with no means of escape. In order to survive they must have air and they can find no breaks in the ice through which they can breathe Mary Wicks	Antarctica to Footscray Arch Hoadley A Man of Inspiration and Courage Biographic This fascinating biography of an inspiring and inspired Australian has been researched by his son Jack Hoadley, who was seeking the father that he lost when only thirteen years of age. Jack A. Hoadley
Gaining a Sense of Self Memoir Many years later when I asked how she felt when the doll was accidentally smashed she replied ?I could have killed you?. She meant it. Six decades on she still had not forgiven me. Karen Laura-Lee Wilson	Sighting of a Dolphin Fiction Fantasy Matthewâ€™s mother disappears one night, but leaves behind Fluke, a plastic dolphin, who becomes Matthewâ€™s constant companion. Rosslyn Thomas
Mt Kilimanjaro & Me Travel Memoir Ever wondered if you could climb a mountain? Maybe one of the Seven Summits? What if you are a middle-aged, unfit, inexperienced business woman with a sedentary job? Annette Freeman	Left of Tomorrow ? A Journey of Stroke Recovery It comes as a great shock, when suddenly from one minute to the next, we are who we are, and then we are not... ?What? You had a stroke? Well, it could not have been very serious,? Wendy J. Lyons
Benito's Bangle Fact-based Fiction Men commit terrible crimes in war. When four Allied soldiers, drawn together in conflict against German General Erwin Rommelâ€™s Afrika Korps, are captured in the Western Desert during World War II, their experience changes them forever. Alan Duncan	Goodbye Crackernight General One night a year, the infinite normality of the suburbs is shot with utter magic. Justin Sheedy
Why Have Babies General Philosophy Being a parent is a lifetime event and there are few guarantees. Nobody can foretell the future. We can only do our best and try to be optimistic about the outcome. Helen Davis	O'Malley MHR Australian History He well and truly does. Colour went with King O'Malley. He breezes into the Melbourne Centennial Exhibition of 1888 to have international pressmen rocking with laughter as he tells his stories. Larry Noye
Letters from Aceh Biographic Historical 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.	The Fruit of Her Womb Thriller Australian Fiction Molly Sullivan, Australia's National Security Chief, is looking forward to some time-off to spend with her daughter, Maggie, an overseas investigative journalist who's coming home for the holidays. Patti Smith
Key Clicks and High Tension Historical Fiction Tom Adams was fascinated with telegraphy from an early age and was invited to witness the transmission of the first shore to ship message in the Southern Hemisphere. Barry Abley	Behind the Rock Memoir Australian History Teen Time, Bandstand, Dig Richards, Johnny O?Keefe, Sing, Sing, Sing, Col Joye & The Joy Boys, The Delltones, Sydney Stadium, Saigon? Jon Hayton and Leon Isackson
Escape from Oppression Biographic Escape from Oppression is a true story, set against the backdrop of Germany in the 1930s and 1940s. Miriam Aviva Micheel	Before I Forget Biographic Australian History Allan Stanton?s dreams of becoming a professional golfer were cut short in June 1967 when he was called up for National Service in the Australian Army Allan Stanton
From the Dreaming to the Dreamers Australian History Sport The Australian Wrestling Tradition An exploration of the origin and history of the world?s oldest sport Gavin Dickson	An Introduction to Bernard Lonergan Biographic This book aims to help form a basis for inquiry into Lonergan?s achievement in his new approach to the great philosophical questions... Peter Beer
The Dictates of Destiny Memoir The Dictates of Destiny is an intriguing story concerning a most unusual and complex man.View the movie trailer at http://www.dictatesofdestiny.com/ Royce Hall	Inside the Ropes Biographic Medical Humour outweighs dignity in this autobiography by a leading Australian surgeon, foundation Professor of Surgery at St Vincent?s Hospital, Sydney, and past President of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. Professor G Douglas Tracy AO
ADHD to the Power of Three Biographic Medical A mother?s story of raising triplets Carolyn Angelin wants a quiet life ? a husband, couple of kids, a house in the ?burbs, and a dog. Is that too much to ask? Carolyn Angelin	From the Land Beyond the Forest Memoir John Irtel was born in Transylvania, a land rich in traditions and populated by resilient people. Somewhat naively, John absconds in 1947 to escape the ravages of change in postwar Eastern Europe. John Irtel