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PLUMMER, J

Aug 29, 2023 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Poetry, Short Story Collection

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ISBN 978-1-923523-71-5
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Beloved

 

“I’ll lay down everything I was born into – and step into everything Love has called me to be…”

Beloved is an illustrated narrative that explores the transformative power of love through the poetic dialogue of the Lover and the Beloved.

Akin to the poetry of the Song of Songs, the story of the Lover and the Beloved is a stunning portrayal of healing, identity, and expansion.

Layered in meaning, their romance unveils a mystical journey to freedom and oneness…

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ISBN 978-1-923088-34-4
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From the Secret Place

Poetry, prose, love-notes

There’s been an awakening,
have you felt it?
Love is coming
And He is changing everything…

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‘Beautiful. The simple line drawings with “just enough” and the words, rather, the unveiling nuanced story of love, really comes from the heart. It deeply resonates with me.’

– Marcus O’Dean, Australia,
Features writer & ex-editor

‘As I read From the Secret Place I was captivated by the sheer beauty of words expressed. As the reader quietly ponders on each piece of poetry they can expect to be taken to deep places of rest, love and healing. This book I will go back to again and again!’

– Jan Dowling, Melbourne-Australia
Counsellor and family therapist

‘In this poignant assortment of poems, she delves into the roots of the heart, unearthing and giving voice to hidden emotions. The verses create a life-affirming connection with the depth of human experience, evoking profound reflections. Through their artistry, she brings to light the intricate tapestry of feelings we often keep concealed. Each poem acts as a mirror, inviting readers to open their hearts to the exploration of their inner selves.’

– Georgi James, writer, Brisbane-Australia
Publisher of over 25 years’ experience

MULDEARY, Scott

Aug 15, 2023 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Autobiography, Health & Wellbeing, Medical, Memoir, Self-help \ Personal Development, Victoria

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ISBN 978-1-923088-28-3​
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Sparks of Resilience

Embracing Life with GRIN2A Epilepsy

Scott’s story is an inspiring testament to the power of hope and human strength.

Meet Scott Muldeary, an remarkable individual who forged an extraordinary path as the first person in Australia to be diagnosed with genetic GRIN2A (glutamate receptor, ionotropic, N-methyl D-aspartate 2A) epilepsy. Battling an unexpected and challenging condition from a young age, Scott’s life took a turn he could never have anticipated.

Sparks of Resilience delves into Scott’s journey of navigating the uncharted territory of GRIN2A epilepsy. From the initial diagnosis to the daily struggles and triumphs, this book offers an intimate glimpse into the life of a true fighter. Scott faces adversity head-on, confronting seizures and uncertainties with unwavering determination. 

Despite his condition, Scott manages to find joy in the simplest of things, spreading positivity like wildfire. He teaches us that life’s challenges don’t define us; it’s our resilience and ability to see the good that truly matters.

Sparks of Resilience is a story of perseverance, hope, and the incredible power of the human spirit. It reminds us that no matter how tough our hand in life, we have the capacity to rise above it all and ignite a spark of positivity in our own hearts and the world around us. 

NEED, Allan

Aug 11, 2023 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Design, History, Social Sciences \ Politics \ Government, South Australia

StupIT People by self-published author Steve Eatts
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ISBN 978-1-922337-54-2 PAPERBACK

SA Greats

South Australians are lucky.

They have not only a temperate climate but a government, developed from the principles of the Enlightenment, which encourages innovation and social progress. The lead South Australians have given the world in agriculture, science and social advancement can, in part, be attributed to the women and men described in this volume and to the system set up by Wakefield and his team in London in 1835. The culture espoused by such people as Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill reached a long way!

RB Smith’s invention of the Stumpjump Plough, Lawrence Bragg’s discoveries which eventually found the structure of DNA and Mary Lee’s world-first embraced innovation and social reform. Perhaps the greatest gift to humanity though was Howard Florey’s development of penicillin. These people and others are saluted in this book.

Their contributions do not appear to be diminishing. Terry Tao’s recent solutions to many different longstanding mathematical problems and the installation of the world’s biggest battery in South Australia in 2019 suggest we are not faltering, but there is a long way to go.

DUTSCHKE, Richard

Aug 9, 2023 | *, *Featured books, *listed, History, Justice \ Law \ Crime, Social Sciences \ Politics \ Government
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ISBN 978-0-6481379-9-3
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The Towitta Tradgedy

This story recounts the inquest into the murder of Bertha Schippan on 1 January 1902. Her elder sister, Mary, was charged with the murder, but she was found not guilty. At the time, the news surrounding the murder and trial captivated the nation.

On New Year’s Night 1902, in a lonely farmhouse at Towitta, 13 year old Bertha Schippan was brutally murdered. She suffered over 40 stab wounds and the walls and floor of the house were covered in blood. She had fought her attacker ferociously before succumbing to deep cuts to her neck. Her 24 year old sister, Mary Schippan, went to trial for her murder two months later, but was found not guilty. The murder was a sensation at the time with unprecedented media coverage throughout Australia. Mary’s relationship with Gustav Nitschke provided the press with much to write about and the police with an apparent motive. The crime remains officially unsolved. Ron Nitschke, a nephew of Gustav Nitschke, researched the case for over 50 years. He spoke to many people who lived in the district and knew the family well, including his own family. Ron tells the story of the murder in great detail. We learn why the murder was committed and by whom. The vast majority of people in the Murray Flats and the Barossa Valley knew who murdered Bertha. It seems the only people who didn’t were the police…

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McNEILL, Debbie

Jul 28, 2023 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Animals \ Pets Fiction, Australian, Children's Books, Design, Earth \ Nature, Painting & Illustration

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ISBN 978-1-922957-96-2
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Derek the Waste Warrior

Derek is very hungry, but all he can find to eat is RUBBISH!

Join Derek and his friends on their mission to learn about the harmful effects of littering.

YOU CAN BE A WASTE WARRIOR TOO!

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Debbie McNeill grew up in East Maitland in New South Wales. After studying teaching at the University of New England in Armidale, she worked as a primary school teacher. Her first teaching job was at a small school in Singleton.

Debbie is currently working as a teacher in a private school in Canberra with her husband and her fun-loving pug. Passionate about all things healthy and environmental, she has been inspired to be a waste warrior herself by teaching children about recycling.

For more information, visit her Instagram profile @derek_the_waste_warrior

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Bridget Acreman believes that creating art makes her a better person. She adores making fun, bright, and happy illustrations that bring people joy!

Bridget grew up in Bundanoon NSW. Living only a short walk to the national park made her childhood full of outdoor adventure and nature appreciation which is a large inspiration for her work. Her stationery and gift brand Stray Leaves is named after her childhood home. Now based in the Central Coast NSW, she is constantly inspired by the beautiful bushland and ocean that surrounds her.

CHRISTIAN, Fabian

Jul 25, 2023 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Fiction \ Novel, Thriller Fiction, Victoria

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ISBN 978-1-922957-76-4
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ISBN 978-1-923088-20-7
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ISBN 978-1-923088-64-1
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Bandit or Priest

The mean streets of St Kilda, Victoria. The 1980s. Vice rules.

Moving to Melbourne after a youth of small-time crime, James quickly finds himself heading up his own criminal operation: the Locust Gang. Scourge of the city, the gang executes a series of robberies that bring them notoriety – and unwelcome attention from the bent cops, callous drug dealers and violent pimps who control the city’s vice.

But James soon finds a higher calling: he wants to rid the city of the vile heroin trade that has decimated a generation of kids and taken the lives of people close to him.

As he careers through the criminal underworld, meeting its villains and its victims, James will stop at nothing when it comes to delivering vengeance.

With a vivid cast of characters, Bandit or Priest pulls no punches as it uncovers the brutal, treacherous and seedy world of corruption, violence and organised crime in a city that is constantly on the verge of boiling over. Inspired by true events, it is an unputdownable story – and not for the faint-hearted.

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Fabian Christian lives in Melbourne, Australia, with his wife and fellow writer Adriana.