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Riding the Rough Road Memoir ‘I choose to live!’ These were the words Heyward Robertson spoke at his lowest point after being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis – a debilitating and incurable disease of the nervous system. Heyward Mcleod Robertson	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
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	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; the learning of human character is a Richard Stamp
A Lifetime in Verses 1952-2010 Poetry A Lifetime in Verses is a collection of bi-lingual poems written by Anastasia Gessa-Liveriadis, over a period of sixty years. Anastasia Gessa-Liveriadis	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
Qbits The Perseids Adventure Sci Fi This is the story of two young scientists Tom Jackson and Scott ‘Mad Dog’ Maddocks. Peter Fitzgerald	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
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	The Laughing Vet Memoir Biographic This book is a collection of anecdotes about various incidents that happened to or were observed by the author over a forty-year period of Veterinary practice. Dr Dion Danalis
Music of the Soul Spirituality Self Help This is a life-changing book. The Music of the Soul is a journey of change to realise your highest potential in this lifetime. Stephen Chong M.Ed.	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
Vint-age Life Health This book is about you. The younger you are, the more it is about you. John McDermott	Mapping the Haunted City Australian Fiction Once it was quite an ordinary thing for human beings to see and hear the spirits of the place where they lived and to look to such spirits to provide food and shelter and all the materials for life as well as advice about how to live it. Al Cochrane
Where There’s Light There’s Shadow Poetry Where there’s light, there’s shadow could be compared to a carnival freak show, and is bound to attract people with a taste for the bizarre and a certain darkness in their hearts. Chris Jones	I Changed My Mind - How I Became a Clinical Hypnotherapist Self Help After an accident dating back to World War II causes Ron Bentick, years later, to be virtually paralysed for months he turns to hypnotherapy which changes his life. Ron Bentick
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	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
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	Roman Zenith Historical Fiction As a self-conscious, proud and democratic Rome defeated, subjugated, dominated and taxed, could she herself guard against foreign Gods’ cunning, drugs, computers and prophecies? Karl Franz
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	The Wisdom of Snowy Dalton Memoir Reg Mounsey‘s life story is one of courage and determination in a seemingly heartless world. Reg is an optimist despite the rough roads which he has travelled. Reg Mounsey
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	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
So Far & So Good Biographic Denis was born on the flat roof of a house in Omdurman in 1931. He and his elder sister Daphne enjoyed happy times there until they were sent to England for their education. Denis Charles Petmezaki	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
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	The Arochmuir Historical Fiction Disguised as her twin brother, Rebecca finds happiness and fulfilment as a navy cadet aboard the man o’ war ship the Arochmuir. Wyndam Kane
Observations of an Octogenarian Biographic These are the reflections of an amiable old fellow as he contemplates life in its many aspects: ageing, personalities, housekeeping, fashions, entertainment, health, sex, finance, politics … R. Casey	The Lace Tablecloth Australian Fiction They came in their tens of thousands and stayed to make Australia their own. What did they leave behind? What did they face? Anastasia Gessa-Liveriadis
On Preferring Life Biographic Philosophies of life and humanity, written by an Australian who has spent decades advising leaders on strategy in many capitals of the world. Gregory R. Copley	An Unquiet State Australian Fiction An atmosphere of drought and fire dominates parts of the state of Victoria and intrudes itself inexorably into the everyday life of the people living there. Ruth Carson
The Bambino Book Numbers and Animals The first of a series of the Bambino Book, Numeri e Animali is written and spoken in Italian and is the perfect start to learning the Italian language. Beautifully illustrated, young readers will enjoy learning as they listen and read along. Rita Aiello Martiniello	I Know Precious Little Australian Fiction Such is Pree’s motto in life. How different the sharp tongued Pree is to Katherine, a suburban housewife and mother. Joe Reich
I Can See Angels Children's This story follows a mother and her daughter throughout their day as they are joined by the presence of angels. Koo Metcalf	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
The Bambino Book Numeri e Animali The first of a series of the Bambino Book, Numeri e Animali is written and spoken in Italian and is the perfect start to learning the Italian language. Beautifully illustrated, young readers will enjoy learning as they listen and read along. Rita Aiello Martiniello	Merlin’s School for Ordinary Children – The Ring of Curses Children's Fantasy A reclusive old man had to die before something of major proportions happened in the small seaside town of Calder Cove. Margaret Rose Blake
The Scent of Belonging Australian Fiction The dominating physical presence of the countryside makes her feel small – a hill country landscape scarred with dark-green fissures of hidden valleys, suffused with cloying smells lurking in the heat. Rosie Abbott	Above Help: The Intercessions Australian History Most early Australians sought a life in coastal towns where only the wealthy indulged in business operations. The larger towns became havens for criminals and large numbers took to drink and reckless behaviour abounded in the community. Tom Hobbins
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	Matters of Life and Death Philosophy Many people are troubled by philosophical worries about the nature of the universe, their personal place within it, and significant life roles within their niche. W.E. Mickleburgh
Far Way from the Brewery Travel This book is not fiction. This is the story of the authorâ€™s life as an expatriate, and takes the reader on a journey through five continents and seven countries. Isolde Martin	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
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	Harmony Horizon Relationships When families break down, it can often be difficult for parents to effectively communicate to each other about their children. Kerry Allison
Ringo Humour In this sequel to the popular My Word, Laurie Barber highlights some of the common and not-so-common words used as we mangle our language. He also gives some fascinating stories about how words have evolved. Laurie Barber	The Berggeist Letters Relationships Philosophy This book is written in the form of a series of letters to a six-year-old grandson named Angus. Jeff Lynch
The Naughty Kid Children's Jack is a fun-loving boy diagnosed with ADHD at the age of seven. The Naughty Kid gives an insight into what life is like living with ADHD and how it affects others. Wendy Coyle	Tiny Office Great Views Biographic Australian History Crash landings, faulty engines, lightning strikes, drunken passengers, shonky owners, heroic pilots – Ross Isaacson has seen them all; and from what he reckons is the best seat in the house. Ross Isaacson
A Woman's War Historical Rosie is not alone in her growing apprehension towards Australiaís involvement in a war. Jaqueline and John Dinan	The Realm of Believe Fantasy Early one morning in South Gippsland, an average couple and their dog come face to face with a dragon. They are transported through a star gate above their home to the overlapping second realm. Geoff Cain
The Hunted Horror Elena Manory is by no means an ordinary teenage girl. Being born with the ability to heal herself from any injury, and with the knowledge that on her eighteenth birthday she will become a vampire, Elena is aware that she is more than a little differe Kristy Berridge	Black Mischief Thriller Big boss, Abel Rubai, has made himself very wealthy by honest dealing in the international money markets, but he is a man much feared in the country. Upset him and your life could be in danger. He expects to get away with every outrage he sets in mot Carl Hancock
Girl with the Golden Voice Thriller In the early years of the twentieth century, the rich English aristocrat, Lord Delamere, led a group of well-off pioneers out of the northern deserts into the Great Rift Valley in Kenya. Carl Hancock	Friendship on Fire Young Adult Fiction The first few days of year 12 are disastrous for school captain Daisy Brooks. Danielle Weiler
Blood Her Maiden Sword Historical Fiction Set in exotic surroundings including Sydney, the Australian outback, Tahiti, London’s Whitehall, and the tortuous, burning sands of the Sudan... Grant Rodwell	Boss Takes All Thriller Rebecca Kamau has married her Tom. Her golden voice has brought her wealth and fame and she has become the most loved woman in the country. Abel Rubai has at last realised that she is his true nemesis. Carl Hancock
Letting Go: How to Survive Life and Keep a Smile on Your Face Memoir The world today is demanding – of our time, our attention and our resources. Keeping up with multiple demands can be physically exhausting, even debilitating. It can make you sick … very sick. Marty Doyle	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
My Very Own Alphabet Book Educational Children's Pictures of familiar people and objects will work best when using this book to teach the alphabet. Our illustrations mainly begin with short sounds. Wendy Coyle	The Little Digger's Minions Australian Fiction Billy Hughes was diminutive in stature but gargantuan in achievements. He bestrode the world’s stage during and after the Great War, alienating and irritating renowned figures. Graham Fricke
Dreamboat Australian Fiction Romance The first time she laid eyes on him, Justine Kendall knew Bradley Lawrence was the one for her – Brad, hair dark as Cadbury Old Gold and eyes like the Tasman Sea midafternoon on a clear blue day. Bonita Gail	Thinking in Fragments Poetry I wanted to be somewhere else from a young age. In fact, when I was nine or ten I decided to run away. Joachim Matschoss
Mr Jones’ Men Thriller After leaving Melbourne to head up a medical service in South East Asia, Lloyd Prentice vanishes without trace. Henry Blyth	Beyond Indigo Australian Fiction Everyone at The Ridge knew that Old Andy had come up with a big black. Everyone knew that he was cutting it himself, with his shaky hands and failing eyesight. Allan Skerman
Demons At Dusk Fact-based historical novel Historical Novel “… 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	Fighting Fit Health Fighting Fit is a concise, crisp everyday guide to living longer, healthier and happier. Dr Surendra Bordia
Lockie Meets Wiroo Children's Lockie was recovering from the steep climb to the forbidden cave when he fell into the crevice of the rock. Far below, his dad and brother, Bray, were building a campfire. The green tent, their home for the weekend, flapped in the gentle breeze. Robyn Robins	All of Us Australian Fiction This story, All of Us, follows Jenny and Witi and their friends and lovers from Kaikoura, New Zealand to Melbourne, Australia. Mary Rawson
Breaking the Mould Biographic With its roots in a violent and abusive childhood where Joy, her mother and her eight surviving siblings lived under the tyrannical reign of their alcoholic and sadistic father, the path for Joy’s life seemed ... Freya Sundt	Genesis of Memory Sci Fi Imagine realising you are not who you thought you were, you do not even originate from the planet you are on? This is the dilemma that Nareena must face and come to terms with, coupled with the responsibility of saving her race and her planet. Joyce P Johnson
Destiny Fantasy Lucas Swanson is your average everyday teenager. He is an orphan living in New York City where he goes to school, has limited friends that add up to two, is constantly bullied for no apparent reason, and has the strangest blue eyes anyone has ever se Anthony La Riccia	The Wrong Fence Thriller Disgruntled investors who participated in class actions against the promoters of two failed dot-com companies are left stunned when they lose both cases in court. Ian Bradshaw
The Fund Thriller For generations the Soh family have done whatever they felt necessary to expand their manufacturing business in Hong Kong. Harry Soh is the latest in a long line of obsessed businessmen with no respect for the law. Jeff Edwards	Melissa Cross and the Rhythm of Murder Crime Fiction When Melissa Cross opens her own practice straight out of law school, little did she realise how easy it is to cross professional boundaries, and little did she realise, how dangerous would be her first client. BD Sheidow
Child of the Universe Biographic Memoir Child of the Universe dares you to walk a mile in the shoes of those who care for a family member experiencing addiction and mental health issues. Robyn Robins	Pumpkin Puppy Children's Six-year-old Jessica is pleasantly surprised to be tackled by a puppy on her way home from school. Little does she know how her mother and father will react to such an event … Maria Dowd
Davidia and the Prince of Triplock Fantasy After the Great Split, a young Igloid named Grunt was banished forever from The Valley of Triplock. He had no memory of his past. Evil had overtaken his ancient lands and threatened the Five Valleys. Ken Spargo	Double Bogey Crime Fiction When body parts are found in the rough, is golf-mad Inspector Porthole up to the task of piecing together the departed souls and their perpetrators? Ken Spargo
A Table for Eight Australian Fiction Frank Craig found himself on board ship sharing his meals at a table for eight with seven fellow passengers who are to influence his life and change his destiny. Allan Skerman	Philosophy is Life Life is Philosophy Philosophy Some people live their lives to the end and they do not know and realise what life is all about. There are so many opinions and competing theories to the meaning of life but what is actually the meaning of life? Sreng Ngo
Ear Nibbling for Beginners Humour Satire Ear nibbling is the greatest aid to climbing the mountain of love. It’s not how quickly you climb the mountain of love that’s important so keep believing and keep going even if the climb is tough. Robert N. Lewis	Dolores Historical Fiction Dolores ranges from the vineyards of the De Lanquez family in Catalonia, Spain in 1853 through to the gold fields of Australia to the present time. Barry Wilkes
Phoebe Leader and the Time Lockers Sci Fi Poised to start a new school year, Phoebe watches her world dismantle before her eyes. A future, hundreds of years beyond her time, has come to throw her fragile life into turmoil. M.G. Hooper	With a Smile and a Song Poetry This book contains mostly light rhyming verse, but there is also some equally lighthearted prose. The prose consists mostly of comments on what the author feels is a misuse of the English language. Paul Ruse
Jam Dreaming Australian Fiction From St Kilda to Naples, a tale of food and self-discovery. When fifteen year old Eileen meets Mama Jocsdi, the owner of a specialty food shop, she realises she wants to learn more about her own culture and to find a purpose in life. Jan Gross	The Hodgkiss Mysteries Volume Six Detective Mystery When he receives a threatening message on his mobile phone, although it is a wrong number, he sets out to track down the caller in spite of his daughter, Esme’s, misgivings. Peter Sinclair
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	A Tormented Soul Biographic This is the true story of Glen Sabre Valance, the last man to be hanged in South Australia in 1964. Dead at age twenty one, this young man was my stepbrother. L.K. Clavell
My Time Has Come Fiction Molly Rose’s tragic tale tracks the turbulent lives of Heather and her one true love, Tom – a man born out of wedlock in rural Australia who fights against the odds of a bruising upbringing and the damaging effects of the Vietnam War. Molly Rose	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
Isabelle Historical Fiction The year is 1851 when the feisty but unworldly 18-year-old Isabelle forsakes her comfortable and sheltered upbringing in the Cumbrian hills of northern England to go against her family’s wishes and marry a dedicated young clergyman. Ann Gillespie	Recovery; Towards a New Future Philosophy Educational “Ours is proving to be one of those decisive periods of history in which a fundamental transformation of the human prospect is taking place”. Peter J. Dwyer
Catch a Falling Star Australian Fiction When asked what it is about fame and celebrity that draws people so desperately to it, the record producer and songwriter Kim Fowley replied, "Inadequacy ... it's over-compensation for a crummy life, and you decide to have a fantasy life." Peter Haywood	The Hodgkiss Mysteries Volume Seven Mystery Detective When he is called up for jury duty the experience is not at all what Hodgkiss had expected. Peter Sinclair
In Disgrace with Fortune lan is just a dreamy, well-meaning young office clerk, but things are going horribly wrong for him. R. Casey	White Shadows Fiction Worn down and cynical, university lecturer Tony has a jaundiced view of life, politics and religion. His friend Sam, is a lecturer and a perpetual playboy. Michael E. Hoban
The Hodgkiss Mysteries Volume Eight Crime Detective Observant, imaginative, creative, aggressive … offensive, all terms that could be readily and fairly applied to Edgar Hodgkiss as he goes about the delicate business of assisting his son-in-law. Peter Sinclair	Journey Around My Family Memoir The story encompasses two journeys undertaken by the author. Firstly, the narrator travels in Tasmania by car shortly after the death of her husband. Jan Gross
The Hodgkiss Mysteries Volume Nine Crime Detective When he learns that Kanundda council is planning to hold an art exhibition, Hodgkiss immediately smells a scam in the making. And he is not wrong. Peter Sinclair	The Alpha and the Omega Self Help Spirituality I begin to write this book knowing that life is about keeping true to your inner light. The alpha is the chance to begin and the omega is the legacy you were born to leave behind. First the dream and then the persistence to see that dream be realised Stephanie Giannis
Capitalism General Self Help It has been previously noted that “so many people live lives of quiet desperation”. Stress occasioned by money troubles, such as caused by inflation and unemployment, is a major factor in such desperation. Max Gregory	Truth in Masquerade Thriller Crime A boy who struggles with being caught between two cultures grows up to become a doctor to keep his beloved mother happy. Cedric Hampson
René the Spirit of the Rainbow Children's When Miley and Josh were scared of the thunderstorm, they were told the story of René, the Spirit of the Rainbow, and of her battle to save the world from a colourless existence. Ivana May	Legacy Fiction Political Thriller Jade Green has done what she had previously thought impossible. The infamous madam has emerged from obscurity and dared to use her legendary videos to sway Toby Brownâ€™s court case in his favour Jeff Edwards
From Pillar to Post Autobiography Memoir This story is based on memories from a seven year old girl through the teens and up to her adult years. It was a different world back in the 1940s. Most children from working-class families were sent out to work from the age of 14 years. Kristen Hodges	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
The Red Witch British & Australian Fiction The Extraordinary Tale of Georgiana Lensdale. She was a woman in a manâ€™s world, fighting for her own identity. Sylvia Story	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.
Dream Raider Johnny Marsh is different. For John the mysterious and unknown is not something to be afraid of. When he was a child he wasnít afraid of the monster under the bed; he would go looking for it. KC Webb	Blokes & Dunnies Psychology On his regular travels across and around Australia a retired psychiatrist notes the mental processes and attitudes of his fellow males while using public toilets. Jeff Self
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	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
Soul Timeless of All Reveals Cosmology The forty-two prints of Ostaria Selir’s oil paintings and their accompanying texts depict the origin of the universe, the stars and their Gods, the planet’s, their inhabitants, and Earth’s evolution and place in the universe. Ostaria H. Selir	The Hodgkiss Mysteries Volume III Crime Fiction Hodgkiss is never wrong … or hardly ever. He was quite certain that the number thirteen was never used on houses in the streets of Kanundda. Peter Sinclair
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	The Hodgkiss Mysteries Vol II Fiction Crime The cranky old sod is still sniping at the conniving, manipulative members of Kanundda Council through his letters to the local paper, The Northern Star. Peter Sinclair
Occasion of Sin Fiction At a young age, Gawain is left by his parents with a community of hippies who live on old Tom Slipperâ€™s farm in the hills inland from the Gold Coast. Cedric Hampson	Pemberley Through the Ages -- A Grand Reinvention of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice Romance British & Australian Fiction In the 1400s, the Duke of York rewarded his steward, George Darcy, with a parcel of land in Derbyshire. This parcel of land came to be known as ‘Pemberleyâ€™. Norma Jean Moseley
The Man In The Dress General The Man In The Dress is Leonardo from Vinci. Francesca	My Word Creative Non-Fiction Some of the best My Word newspaper columns have been brought together in this entertaining book to challenge our thoughts on the English language. Laurie Barber
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	The Wings of Leo Spencer Fantasy Fourteen year old Leo has found the most amazing present for his mum’s birthday. Unfortunately, someone has decided that he will not live to see it ... Jerome Parisse
Trippin’ the Wright Way Comedy Satire From the author of The Wong Way to Marry comes a tale of tripping in a beat-up old Kombi, on a hippie trail, heads full of zombie! C A Poulter	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
The Hodgkiss Mysteries Fiction Crime Hodgkiss is a cranky old sod. The continual sniping and point-scoring between him and his son-in-law, Detective Sergeant Donald Burke, drives his daughter Esme to distraction. Peter Sinclair	Goodbye Crackernight General One night a year, the infinite normality of the suburbs is shot with utter magic. Justin Sheedy
Upon the Sheep's Back Australian Fiction One by one, all the little lambs must die … S.J. Jordan	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
The Long Road Back Biographic It is a little-known fact that during the Second World War some Bomber Command aircrews had a second wireless operator, one who could speak fluent German. H. T. Sargeant	Whatever Happened to Ishtar? Biographic Memoir A passionate quest to find answers for generations of defeated mothers. Anne Frandi-Coory
The Eternal Search for God Religion Philosophy The Eternal Search for God takes the reader on a guided tour of the belief systems practiced by the majority of mankind. Matthew T. Hogan	The Shipping Broker Biographic Australian History On a winter’s day in 1913, Sverre Berg left Norway to get experience in shipping offices in Glasgow and Nantes. Derek Berg
The Hodgkiss Mysteries Volume Five Detective Mystery >Blurb- Hodgkiss is back. Hodgkiss is a suspicious old sod. When he hears of a dead body found in a locked room and the police have written it off as suicide, his suspicions are seriously aroused. Peter Sinclair	The Hodgkiss Mysteries Volume Four Mystery Detective Hodgkiss is back. Hodgkiss returns — sharper and crankier than ever. Peter Sinclair
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	In and Out of Step Fiction Australian Fiction ‘Aren’t you tired of a past littered with escapes? Think about the woman you’re becoming!’ Leonie said, trying to prevent Cassie’s flight. The past denied and her dance championship dreams discarded, Cassie Sleight leaves home. In the seemingly id Christine M Knight
Tojo's Fate Australian History Historical 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	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
Scorpio’s Lot Thriller Following the murder of a young, well-liked man in the small, peaceful community of Pedley, Tom Harrison’s world is plunged into turmoil. Determined to protect his niece Brigit from Scorpio, a notorious drug syndicate. Ray Smithies	Three Small Suspects Biographic Memoir No concrete evidence was ever found as to who lit the match but I overheard Dad tell Mum, “I’ve got it narrowed down to three small suspects.” Nicholas James Horgan
Gems of a Generation Biographic 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	White Ghosts Black Shadows Australian Fiction The scene—the luscious lazy tropical town of Rabaul, New Guinea. The time—January 1942. Ray Johnston
Jack’s War The Wasted Years Thriller As the flames burned furiously, the body seemed to come alive. The fingers began to curl and turn white as the skin blistered and popped. Slowly the body began to sit up as the stomach muscles contracted in the heat. Ant Dry	Fine Line Thriller Every now and then predictable patterns in life are broken and time as we know it can change and alter its nature. Noel Harding
The Wong Way to Marry Biographic General The 70s – an era when V8s ruled, motorbikes were naked, hair was long, Led Zeppelin and the Eagles soared the airwaves … C A Poulter	The Castleton Leads Australian Fiction Traumatised cop Sam Brinkley uncovers a murder when he searches for gold. Donovan was the big boss and had told Sam Brinkley that he was no good to Homicide the way he was. Allan Skerman
Vaila’s Capri Historical Romance From the windswept Shetland Islands far to the north of Scotland, to the ancient ruins of Zimbabwe and then to the mystical Mediterranean Isle of Capri, young Vaila takes us on a breathtaking romantic journey of history and intrigue Helen Ross	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
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	New Life in the Mourning Relationships And they lived happily ever after. That’s the dream ending we all expect from a committed relationship, but dreams can become nightmares, and relationships end. Vicky Legge
The Adventures of the Super Bubbleloos -The Bubble Orb and Splat the Dragon Children's The book ‘The Adventures of the Super Bubbleloos-The Bubble Orb and Splat the Dragon’, is the first in my Super Bubbleloos book series. Janey Howe	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
Some Kind of Justice Historical Fiction For the poor in 18th century England, life was difficult and oftentimes brief, with pain and death a constant presence. John Newman	DemiChat and the Kent Street Mystery Children's For middle primary school readers London detectives DemiChat and Lord Flannery Beagle discover that a scientist has gone missing! He has left behind a trail of purple powder which makes Flannery sneeze his way across France into Italy. Toni Brisland
My Voyage around Spray Memoir (with apologies to Captain Joshua Slocum) is not only about the author’s love of boats and sailing, it is a social commentary about the return of a native son and his re-discovery of Australia after an absence of nearly 40 years. Val Wake	When the Gates open for Casey Vallen Young Adult Fiction Casey is a twelve-year-old boy living in the secluded suburb of Lily Hills, but there is something about his family that has always made him different to the other students at his local primary school. Leigh van den Broeke
The Mayan Priest Action Fiction When her friends become trapped in an ancient room supported by a 1500 year old rope, archaeologist Gillian Bright knows their time is limited. The rope could break at any moment, plummeting them to their deaths, and she is the only one with the skil Sue Guillou	Occasions of Sin Crime Thriller At a young age, Gawain is left by his parents with a community of hippies who live on old Tom Slipper’s farm in the hills inland from the Gold Coast Cedric Hampson
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	Slick Sisters Motorcycle Club Action Fiction During the year of Our Lord, 1484, Pope Innocent VIII issued a Papal Bull declaring ‘that members of both sexes do not avoid to have sexual intercourse with evil angels, incubi and succubi …’ Michael Joseph Stanton
You Blokes from the City? Biographic James Nott was born into a farming family in the Central West of NSW. His early schooling took place in Dubbo, followed by boarding school in Sydney. James Nott	The Janus Illusion Fantasy Romance This kind of thing couldn’t happen … or could it? Matt Martin, an Australian soldier, is killed at Gallipoli in 1915, but ninety years later finds himself inhabiting the body of a drug dealer, Damien Hunter. Christine McCaffrie
Australia 2050 Educational An examination of Australia's condition, outlook and option's for the first half of the 21st century. Gregory R. Copley	Fragments from a Forgettory Memoir Religion 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
The Second Beginning Sci Fi The planet Zula is reeling from the effects of global warming and burning amid the flames of a worldwide war over resources. Tony Green	Life Journeys Biographic In this memoir Peter Dwyer reflects on the events and decisions that have shaped his life, comparing them to the experiences of a new generation of young Australians. Peter J. Dwyer
Turquoise Australian Fiction Set against transcendent love, unrelenting hatred and loyalties to friends and family, Turquoise is the story of an enduring and passionate love affair between Yasmin and Renan, which spans two decades, two marriages and three continents Ayshe Talay-Ongan	Is this Justice Australian Fiction Dom Onsert, a seventy-three year old man, was sitting up in bed with his back against the wall and his eyes moistened with tears. John Frisina
Bagamoyo Historical Fiction Africa prior to the First World War. When the grandson journeys to Tanzania in order to give the deceased elephant hunter a spiritual homecoming ... Dennis Nelson	Dragon of the Second Moon Sci Fi 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
Shallow Water Thriller Crime 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	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
Bil and Tina Bullying Is Lame Educational Educational 7 Steps To Avoid Bullying In our early school years we are bombarded with many new educational tasks. Michael L. Bush	Now Tell Me This Thriller Des Simpson wants to be a professional piano player, but in 1938 opportunities are rare, so when he gets the chance to play in a dance band he takes it. Penny Becchio
Galaxy Trotters Children's Sci Fi ‘Hey! What is that thing?!’ asked Nikki with a gasp, for right there inside their galaxy hopper, an enormous hole had opened. Marie Lukic	Seventh Time Lucky Memoir 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
Rainbow Bridge Home Fiction That face—she was the one Tahe had seen in his dream before leaving home. She was somehow connected to his distant past Gary Hillier	Prophecy of the Pendulum Magic Prophecy of the pendulum provides an opportunity for every person to become their own psychic! Board Game Susan Taylor
Thylacine Man Fiction Australian Fiction 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	Solly’s Way Australian Fiction Fact-based Fiction It is the 1890’s and the prosperous years are one. Drought and depression are biting hard across the outback. The falling price of wool triggers violent confrontation between the pastoralists and the shearers’ union. Ron Thomas
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	A Pogo's Perspective Biographic Memoir 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
The Brotherhood Australian Fiction Crime A new job and a new life seem to have finally put him back on track after a tragedy devastated his family six months before, but soon after starting his new job he finds himself taking risks to investigate the strange events he has witnessed. Steve Jovanoski	Blow the Wind Southerly General Blow the Wind Southerly is a story of adventure and intrigue set against the background of World War 1 and a mother’s attempt to see her daughter disinherited in favour of her son. Vincent Smith
Sharing Rice Biographic 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	Gommera Woman Australian Fiction Gommera Woman is the exhilarating story of a colonial family pastoral empire and two brothers who seek to control it. Richard and Robert Barsden coolly and shockingly murder Aborigines in an attempt to drive them from their land. Grant Rodwell
Speaking With Dogs Educational JB Garry, a successful breeder of Dobermans, has also worked as a dog trainer, providing his services to the police and the military. He has trained hundreds of dogs with great success – admirers say he ‘speaks with dogs’. JB Garry	River Dance Fiction What had driven teenage grape-picker Sasha Cantrelle to commit suicide? Or was it murder? Only six days remain before B&S; Ball revellers and grape-pickers depart the outback river town of Kickabutt. June Cookson
Your Sustainable Garden General 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	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
Fun, Fast and Fabulous Food Cookbook Alison Taafe’s inspirational cookbook takes all the pressure out of home entertaining for the most inexperienced of cooks. Alison Taafe	Boggo Road Prison Riots to Ruin Australian History Biographic Still standing and proud to have served. End of an Era in Penal Servitude and Punishment. Stephen M. Cage
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	No Way to Behave at a Funeral Medical Memoir The abrupt ending of a life by suicide can be the most catastrophic of events for those left behind. Survivors experience intense pain and massive guilt. Noel Braun
Gouda Town Mice Chronicles Book 1 Tilly Nibbles, Lilly Squeak and Snowball the Bully Children's It’s Tilly’s first day at school and she’s come across a bully called Snowbell who wants to steal her lunch, but Tilly’s found a new friend called Lizzy. Lainey Sheldon	Such a Full Sea Educational 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
Tea in the Library General Memoir 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	Yesterday was Warm and Sunny Thriller Fiction The disc of light was a thing of incredible beauty backgrounded by the blackness of space but what Ronnie Bleek was seeing and hearing just could not be, he knew. Allan Skerman
Marketing With No Money General Educational ...how to get your business the attention it deserves" the book by Leah Squire owner of internet based travel company www.byokids.com.au ...your family travel gurus. Leah Squire	Unshackled Fiction It’s 1854 and John Leary has it made with Clarissa his expectant attractive wife and a growing building company. Michael Beashel
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	The Evolution of Mankind Philosophy My gift for this life is a memory pattern of past lives, several as a writer and many as a mystic. Una O’Shea