Biography
TIERNEY, Dennis
Dive deeply into this feast of fine food, photographs and folk tales by The Stranded Chef living in one the most remote communities in the world—World Heritage listed Lord Howe Island—where he forages for mushrooms and free-dives for crayfish.
DIMITRIJEVIC, Nicole
In her memoir ‘Living with Epilepsy’ Nicole explores the challenges and obstacles she faced because of the disorder.
HARTLEY, Simon
All I had was a few seconds to think of something, anything. Perhaps a distraction of some kind…
MURRAY, Peter
As the first son of the Big White Boss on what was then the world’s biggest cattle station – Alexandria, Peter Murray knew he had to aim high in life.
SAUNDERS, Stavroula
Lula Saunders has written a heart-warming memoir, which brings to life a migrant experience of living in two cultures in Australian society. Follow her journey from a Greek café in a country town to urban Sydney.
HOGG, Gavin
Hoggie takes you on the journey of Gavin’s rollercoaster life. In this book, Hoggie recounts how he became a top country cricketer, had his world upturned by severe depression and the resultant alcohol addiction, and then finally recovered to build a new wine business in Coonawarra. He now faces his greatest challenge.
WALES, Stephen
“Unbreakable”: On their honeymoon in remote Northern India, Steve and Terri’s lives would be forever changed when their tour vehicle collides with an oncoming bus. “Fork in the Road”: Putting the pieces of lives torn apart back together is a challenge that will test Steve and Terri well beyond the accident that forever changed them.
LILLIE, Georgia
He used to be an ordinary dad… A simple and heartfelt story that offers a space for children and their families navigating grief.
CHENG, Tim
Redzel King of the Everest is a narrative of Redzel’s illustrious racing career, told from the firsthand perspective of an owner. From spelling, pre-training, jump-outs, trials, pre- and post-race reports and the Everest celebrations, you will follow along with Redzel’s journey and share the experience.
BARNES, Robert
A century ago a large number of people left Australia with the idea of the founding a New Australia – a communistic paradise – in the middle of Paraguay, in South America (states The Diggers’ Gazette). The attempt was a disastrous failure, but it is interesting to learn that the half-dozen families still left of the original settlers at Colonia Cosme sent 14 volunteers to the war practically – every fit man.
EMERY, Peter
Peter Emery’s two books: Five Minutes to Midnight, recollections of my wife Jo and myself, who count ourselves fortunate to be based in Adelaide; and Unsent Letters, a wry take on contemporary trends in the increasingly crazy world we inhabit.
MCLEOD, Heidi
A dramatic, true story from 100 years ago that resonates today, showcasing Hope and Heart in times of Hardship, for readers of every age, time and place. When young farmer, Wilf Fritsch and his mates leave Australia in 1914, to study in Germany, they have no idea of the catastrophe ahead.
COOK, Ava & Chloe
A story of a little girl whose dad died from brain cancer, all through a four-year-old’s eyes.
GRAHAM, Anthony
A droll memoir of an eventful life.
CAMPBELL, Donald
The story of a great man, sportsman and philanthropist: Alister John “Fizzle” Forsyth, 23rd January 1938 – 16 November 2019
JEPSON, Jacqueline
‘Life being a salami sandwich, I will give you the middle, leaving out the soggy, soft bit of bread at the beginning, and the unpalatable hard crust at the end.’ This is the story of an exceptional life. A young Lancashire lad who, through his own personality, skill and sheer “pluck” forged a career in Medicine. Richard Pomfret Jepson won scholarships to further both his schooling and university studies.
TSOUVALAS, Sophia
Family history. An account of Greek immigration.
IRWIN, Stephen
When down-and-out Aussie horse trainer Logan Weston drove an upper cut into rival trainer Angus Masters, his whole word changed forever. He joined Baker Racing in the UK and, under their banner, swiftly becomes the most successful trainer in the world.
MUSGROVE, Joyce
Joyce Musgrove was born in Leongatha in 1929. From the time she was little, she had the responsibility of looking after her siblings while her parents were out.
She just wanted to be a MOTHER.
CRONIN, Bruce
Bedtime stories of soldiers, seafarers, adventurers, of heroes and villains. The Artful Dodger – a good kid, and Fagin – just a teacher. I never wanted the highwaymen to be caught, I grew up wanting the Indians to beat the Cowboys.