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An Introduction to Bernard Lonergan Biographic This book aims to help form a basis for inquiry into Lonerganâ€™s achievement in his new approach to the great philosophical questions... Peter Beer	A Woman's War Historical Rosie is not alone in her growing apprehension towards Australiaís involvement in a war. Jaqueline and John Dinan
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 â€™burbs, and a dog. Is that too much to ask? Carolyn Angelin	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
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	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
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	Goodbye Crackernight General One night a year, the infinite normality of the suburbs is shot with utter magic. Justin Sheedy
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	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
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 mumâ€™s birthday. Unfortunately, someone has decided that he will not live to see it ... Jerome Parisse	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
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	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
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	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	Three Small Suspects Biographic Memoir No concrete evidence was ever found as to who lit the match but I overheard Dad tell Mum, “Iâ€™ve got it narrowed down to three small suspects.” Nicholas James Horgan
Behind the Rock Memoir Australian History Teen Time, Bandstand, Dig Richards, Johnny Oâ€™Keefe, Sing, Sing, Sing, Col Joye & The Joy Boys, The Delltones, Sydney Stadium, Saigon… Jon Hayton and Leon Isackson	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
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	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
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	Australia 2050 Educational An examination of Australia's condition, outlook and option's for the first half of the 21st century. Gregory R. Copley
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	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
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	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
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	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
Galaxy Trotters Children's Sci Fi ‘Hey! What is that thing?!â€™ asked Nikki with a gasp, for right there inside their galaxy hopper, an enormous hole had opened. Marie Lukic	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
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	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
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	Prophecy of the Pendulum Magic Prophecy of the pendulum provides an opportunity for every person to become their own psychic! Board Game Susan Taylor
Hearts of Stone Action Fiction Hearts of Stone is a love story that starts before WWII. It is also a story about terrorism and religious fanaticism Roger Crook	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 & Peter Fredenburg
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	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
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	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
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	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
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	Flight to Australia British & Australian Fiction Fact-based Fiction David shoots and kills a demented Catholic fanatic as he attempts to assassinate his mother, the famous Dr Phyllis McGonigal, a world leader in birth control and female reproduction. Roger Crook
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	Gouda Town Mice Chronicles Book 1 Tilly Nibbles, Lilly Squeak and Snowball the Bully Children's Itâ€™s Tillyâ€™s first day at school and sheâ€™s come across a bully called Snowbell who wants to steal her lunch, but Tillyâ€™s found a new friend called Lizzy. Lainey Sheldon
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	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	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
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	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 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	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
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