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Gems of a Generation by Sue Trethowan-Jones Gems of a Generation
The beading girls provides an exciting snapshot of the baby boomer era, historically important because of the introduction of the contraceptive pill.  Sue Trethowan-Jones
I Do Recall by Jeff Carr I Do Recall
The controversial Western Australian Governments of the 1980s are again in the spotlight with the former Premier, Brian Burke, accused of seeking to influence the Carpenter State Government.  Jeff Carr
Before I Forget by Allan Stanton Before I Forget
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
Such a Full Sea by Gregory R. Copley Such a Full Sea
The book looks at the transformation of a zone on which Australia is already disproportionately dependent for its wealth, and for its future opportunity.  Gregory R. Copley
The Shipping Broker by Derek Berg The Shipping Broker
On a winter’s day in 1913, Sverre Berg left Norway to get experience in shipping offices in Glasgow and Nantes.  Derek Berg
Goulburn’s Deliverance by Grant Rodwell Goulburn’s Deliverance
Young Aussie, Michael Fitzpatrick, is an intelligent lad with a promising future at the Sydney General Post Office.  Grant Rodwell
Thylacine Man by Noel Tuckey Thylacine Man
A brilliant, fast action novel from the prolific pen of freelance author N.G.Tuckey, which explores the hidden world of the elusive Tasmanian tiger, presumed extinct since 1936.  Noel Tuckey
Dragon of the Second Moon by Christian Tamblyn Dragon of the Second Moon
Finding himself resuscitated on a fertile world, exiled through the chasms of space, is only the first of many overwhelming surprises for Alex Hall.  Christian Tamblyn
Tojo's Fate by Cyrus McFarlane Tojo's Fate
During WW2 many Australian operatives inserted behind Japanese lines by submarine, parachute or boat fell into the hands of the enemy who were waiting for them as they landed.   Cyrus McFarlane
Demons At Dusk by Peter Stewart Demons At Dusk
“… every Australian should read this book. Demons at Dusk is an extremely powerful account of one of the most tragic and remarkable chapters of Australia’s history …” Peter FitzSimons. Author,  Peter Stewart
The Wong Way to Marry by C A Poulter The Wong Way to Marry
The 70s – an era when V8s ruled, motorbikes were naked, hair was long, Led Zeppelin and the Eagles soared the airwaves …  C A Poulter
Escape from Oppression by Miriam Aviva Micheel Escape from Oppression
Escape from Oppression is a true story, set against the backdrop of Germany in the 1930s and 1940s.  Miriam Aviva Micheel
The Dictates of Destiny by Royce Hall The Dictates of Destiny
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
Fragments from a Forgettory by Doug Buckley Fragments from a Forgettory
A tour de force of a memoir in an unmistakable Australian voice. Often humorous and with a heart for the underdog, this is also a kind of love story. Nick Greiner former Premier: "A highly personal, insightful reflection on a life of public service  Doug Buckley
Australia 2050 by Gregory R. Copley Australia 2050
An examination of Australia's condition, outlook and option's for the first half of the 21st century.  Gregory R. Copley
O’Malley MHR by Larry Noye O’Malley MHR
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
Shallow Water by Stuart Black Shallow Water
A lifeless body by the side of the road in Notting Hill …
A gorgeous but high maintenance wife self-destructing because she’s been denied access to the family fortune … Another death – this time in the shallows of the stunning Great Barrier R  Stuart Black
A Pogo's Perspective by Greg Smith A Pogo's Perspective
The term Pogo was a label given to every soldier in Vietnam whose role it was to support the troops involved in combat duties, supposedly a safe vocation. Examples would be Orderly Room, Q-Store, Cooks, Ordnance, Medical and Dental Staff, et cetera.  Greg Smith
Inside the Ropes by Professor G Douglas Tracy AO Inside the Ropes
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
Seventh Time Lucky by Harry Giesen Seventh Time Lucky
A man stepped out from behind a rock. He looked decidedly friendly and identified himself without having to say a word – the Partisans’ red star on his cap said it all. “Jesus Christ!” I blurted out. “We’ve made it  Harry Giesen
Top to Toe Pamper Guide by Carmel Veronica Locaso Top to Toe Pamper Guide
What does a woman do when she has a few hours to herself and needs to unwind? She pampers herself with beauty treatments from this Top-To-Toe Pamper Guide. The instructions are easy to follow and the procedures are simple, yet effective.  Carmel Veronica Locaso
Prophecy of the Pendulum by Susan Taylor Prophecy of the Pendulum
Prophecy of the pendulum provides an opportunity for every person to become their own psychic! Board Game  Susan Taylor
Fun, Fast and Fabulous Food by Alison Taafe Fun, Fast and Fabulous Food
Alison Taafe’s inspirational cookbook takes all the pressure out of home entertaining for the most inexperienced of cooks.  Alison Taafe
Your Sustainable Garden by Robin Johnson Your Sustainable Garden
An invaluable and practical guide to those many home owners and keen gardeners as they struggle to cope with the challenge of continuing water restrictions in finding ways to maintain viable gardens.  Robin Johnson
The Sand Symbols by Nola Turner-Jensen The Sand Symbols
Sarah Gibson sat in her faded but comfortable old chair and looked fondly down at her 6 beautiful grandchildren seated on the ground in front of her.  Nola Turner-Jensen
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.  

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Watching by Jeff Edwards Watching
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How does a young woman of wealthy parents and high birth become the owner of one of the most famous bordellos in London?  Jeff Edwards

Escape to Van Diemen’s Land by Bob Mainwaring Escape to Van Diemen’s Land
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Martin Maynard is born into an English country family in the “hungry twenties” of the 1800’s, a period of depression, unrest and hopelessness.Fortunate to have a secure life because of his father’s position as bailiff of the g  Bob Mainwaring

Shadows and Light – Journeying Through Cancer by Sandra Slatter Shadows and Light – Journeying Through Cancer
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'Cancer' is a word that frightens most of us, but for some it can also take them on a personal and spiritual journey where they are able to once again find the joy in life and a passion to experience it to the fullest.  Sandra Slatter

Tea in the Library by Annette Freeman Tea in the Library
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Fulfilling the dream of many a book-lover, Annette Freeman bravely stepped outside her mid-life comfort zone and opened a bookshop café in the heart of Sydney.  Annette Freeman

A Look Through My Window by Peter Ginman A Look Through My Window
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A Look Through My Window is more than a look, rather it is a roller-coaster ride of humour, love, tragedy and hope, interspersed with historical events that should not be forgotten, all whilst sharing the author’s life from the early 1930s  Peter Ginman

Taekwondo Bongsul by Yong Dai Cho Taekwondo Bongsul
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Taekwondo Bongsul is easy to learn for women, men and children of all ages.  Yong Dai Cho

From the Land Beyond the Forest by John Irtel From the Land Beyond the Forest
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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

Thunderbang by Iris Foster Thunderbang
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Jack and Paul sought the cool shade under the gum trees, the cattle rested around the waterhole, recovering from their trip across the hot, treeless plain.  Iris Foster

Letters from Holman's Find by Ian Hummerston Letters from Holman's Find
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Holman’s Find hit its peak in the early 1900s. A thriving gold-mining town in the middle of nowhere, it was bursting with energy with a bank on every corner, a town hall, post office, pubs and bar brawls. Then things changed  Ian Hummerston

Glimpses of Purgatory by Robert Menzies Glimpses of Purgatory
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It is the 1960s and the world is changing rapidly, socially, morally and politically.  Robert Menzies

Love and Other Noxious Needs by Sandra Clough Love and Other Noxious Needs
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This book is about finding love and peace, through an understanding of our individual self responding to others.  Sandra Clough

Competitions The Book by Craig Seitam Competitions The Book
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Craig Seitam doesn't enter competitions, he creates them!
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Ghost Whisperer by Caterina Ligato Ghost Whisperer
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Truth in Masquerade by Cedric Hampson Truth in Masquerade
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A boy who struggles with being caught between two cultures grows up to become a doctor to keep his beloved mother happy.  Cedric Hampson

Wasp Season by Jennifer Scoullar Wasp Season
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This contemporary Australian thriller is on one level a story of family disintegration and social alienation. It concerns Beth, her estranged husband Mark, and his beautiful young girlfriend, Helen.  Jennifer Scoullar

Encounter by Ronelle Smith Encounter
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A lonely but gifted thirteen year old schoolboy is drawn into a web of international intrigue and espionage.  Ronelle Smith

Unshackled by Michael Beashel Unshackled
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It’s 1854 and John Leary has it made with Clarissa his expectant attractive wife and a growing building company.  Michael Beashel

Baibi and Boangun by Allan Skerman Baibi and Boangun
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To Domarli the ship was of all things the most utterly real.  Allan Skerman

The Undesirable Immigrant by Ian Marshall The Undesirable Immigrant
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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
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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

…regards, some girl with words by Elizabeth Ryan …regards, some girl with words
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Articulate, perceptive, sensitive, quirky, and often hauntingly beautiful, Genevieve Ryan’s writing explores the innermost experiences of a young woman growing up in an exhilarating and confusing world.  Elizabeth Ryan

Whistler Street by Noel Braun Whistler Street
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After a childhood in the surf of Western Australia, Vince Kelly is enthused with a burning desire to save mankind and enters the Catholic priesthood. In contrast, his lifelong mate from the beaches, Jamie Griffiths.  Noel Braun

Into Your Dreams by Bradley Marshall Into Your Dreams
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Sam’s dreams are somehow linked to reality. Although he cannot explain it, his dreams actually play out around him to the exact minute detail.  Bradley Marshall

Labyrinth in the Snow by Lindsay B. Rochcouste Labyrinth in the Snow
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Tangwystl by Gwennifyr Jackson Tangwystl
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Here Beginneth
The Gwarchan Of Adebon…
The apple will not fall far from the apple-tree,
The diligent cannot prosper with the prodigal  Gwennifyr Jackson

Tight in the Bud by Cassandra Jose Tight in the Bud
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Available from Amazon When Katrina’s daughters travel overseas, she is overwhelmed by a deluge of loneliness. To revive her ailing social life, she joins a scrapbooking class where an old photograph unleashes buried regrets for her long-ago compani  Cassandra Jose

Despite Pain by Peta Price Despite Pain
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Tree of Life From Nemi to Global Warning by Jennifer Talbot Tree of Life From Nemi to Global Warning
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Mythology, environmental destruction, journeys in India, Europe and Australia, spirituality, especially the connection between the Great Goddess...  Jennifer Talbot

To Russia for Love by Tina Morris To Russia for Love
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One Man's Journey by Guy Sigley One Man's Journey
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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

Escape to Death by Richard Le Normand Escape 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

Behind The Pub Door by Dorothy Dickhart Clarke Behind The Pub Door
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From growing up after the Second World War in Western Australia where the chooks were psychotic and the dunny was dangerous, to serving beers to the miners from the Kalgoorlie goldfields,  Dorothy Dickhart Clarke

The Morutau Affair by Vernon H. Baker The Morutau Affair
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In the steamy jungle of Southern Papua in the early 1950s, a white plantation owner is murdered. An exciting and compelling story from start to finish.   Vernon H. Baker

Managers Behaving Badly by Harro Drexler Managers Behaving Badly
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This book demonstrates there is scope for educational institutions to research the link between workplace stress and organizational performance.  Harro Drexler

The Arms of Compassion Hold the Truth by Sue Osborne The Arms of Compassion Hold the Truth
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The arms of compassion hold the truth is a compelling book about how man-kind has disconnected from the spirit of Nature's matter and all she has to teach us.  Sue Osborne

A Wee Bit of Tartan by Thomas George Jnr A Wee Bit of Tartan
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I sincerely hope you will gain some knowledge into people like myself. We can live and love and enjoy a full, deserving life in spite of all the diverse obstacles we learn to overcome and, keep in mind, genuine true love knows no barriers.  Thomas George Jnr

The Triumph of Tragedy by Vakkina Panagiotidis The Triumph of Tragedy
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The Triumph of Tragedy is the story of Vakkina and her struggle to achieve her dreams to be a painter and to own her own business.  Vakkina Panagiotidis

The Calvanni by Chris McMahon The Calvanni
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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

The Tinderbox by Mark Whitelaw The Tinderbox
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Speaking With Dogs by JB Garry Speaking With Dogs
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One Woman’s Empty Nest by Kate Seaton One Woman’s Empty Nest
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Celebrating Life by Sandra Slatter Celebrating Life
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The year 2006 commemorates the 20th anniversary of the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit at The Royal Melbourne Hospital, but marks 20 years of triumph, friendship and even sorrow in the lives of those involved with this world renowned treatment cure.  Sandra Slatter

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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The Durham Relics by Harold Waller The Durham Relics
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Jackanapes by T. John Ward Jackanapes
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Walking into the Light by Majorie Lindsay Copley Walking into the Light
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And I all Undressed by Elvira Davis And I all Undressed
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Sonnets, a pantoum and triolets are some of the forms of poetry in this collection that tell about lost love, war and the beauty of the sunrise.  Elvira Davis

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
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Enjoy them.
  Sonia F. Stevens

Missing by Alison Lewis Missing
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Dandelion in the Wind by Geraldine Fennell Dandelion in the Wind
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Arrest the Silent Killer by Marion Seferth Arrest the Silent Killer
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The Little Pond by Harold Waller The Little Pond
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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

Nuclear Islam and Other Stories by Tom Law Nuclear Islam and Other Stories
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Orestes: Greece to Australia by Ann Tregenza Orestes: Greece to Australia
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The Intelligent Spy by Jeanine D Lloyd The Intelligent Spy
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Senses of Being by Annette Hansen Senses of Being
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Superfund The Dodgy Investment by Peter Jans Superfund The Dodgy Investment
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Hunters and Gatherers by Joe Deriu Hunters and Gatherers
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The Flight of the Raven - Vol 1 The Star Fire Saga by SK Ashley The Flight of the Raven - Vol 1 The Star Fire Saga
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Merino Murder by R. Casey Merino Murder
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Raging Hormones by Masao Usui Raging Hormones
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Stumped by Ken Spargo Stumped
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woman’s body washes up on a beautiful deserted beach as the Australian Cricket Team undertakes a three test-match-tour of India. Was she known to the touring party?  Ken Spargo

Time to Time by Ruth O'Reilly Time to Time
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As history progresses, a soul’s journey through time evolves in parallel, at times advancing and at times regressing, as does the course of collective humanity.  Ruth O'Reilly

A Single Rose by Rob Aalders A Single Rose
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Tim seeks the truth behind his father’s attempted murder with the help of his girlfriend, Casey, but is thwarted at every turn by hostile relatives and strangely connected events.  Rob Aalders

Frawd and Other Species of Thought by Kevin Vodden Frawd and Other Species of Thought
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Frawd is one of thirty surreal tales which contrive to expose the psychological insecurity of the living being (not necessarily human) by leading it, her or him to question all that there could be to question:  Kevin Vodden

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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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