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SIM, Lynnette

Nov 16, 2021 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Children's Books, Painting & Illustration
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ISBN 978-1-922722-19-5
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Blue the Balloon Bumps into Sydney

Whoosh…
Blue Breaks Free!
Where will Blue go?
What will Blue bump into?
Follow Blue to discover Sydney

About the Author

Lynnette Sim is the author of children’s picture book, ‘Blue the Balloon Bumps into Sydney’. She writes for the very young children with the focus of introducing them to the beauty of words, places, and people. Her writing style is simple, fun, and positive.

The love for children picture books began since Lynnette’s parents introduced picture books into her life. Those picture books led her to appreciate the beauty of words and the craft of storytelling. Naturally, she loves to read and tell stories. However, writing picture books is a journey that she does not envisage.

During her travels with her son, she is always on the lookout for picture books that she can bring home, to relish the memories of places that they have explored. She found some stunning picture books in Europe which inspired her to create a picture book for her home city, Sydney.

Lynnette undertook studies in the art of story writing and completed a picture book writing course with the Australian Writers Centre. Her debut picture book, ‘Blue the Balloon Bumps into Sydney’ is her way of storytelling that culminates her love for beauty found in words, places, and people.

Lynnette lives in the scenic harbour city of Sydney, Australia, with her husband and son.

To find out more about Lynnette and the new hardcover version of “Blue the Balloon Bumps into Sydney’; please visit www.lynnettesim.com

HUNDAL, Ajay

Nov 11, 2021 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Adelaide, Australian, Education Studies & Teaching, Handbook, Language \ Culture \ Linguistics, Manual \ Training Material, Reference, South Australia

Ajay Hundal - Author and publisher of The English Grammar Book (Green Sceptre)
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ISBN 978-1-922722-94-2
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ISBN 978-1-922722-64-5
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English Grammar Book

A great resource for those needing a practical, concise and clear explanation of the principles and use of English Grammar.

The book is 145 pages divided into easy read chapters.

From the Author

I completed my “Masters in English” with “Awards Of College Colours” and “Roll Of Honour” in the sports field (professional boxer) and came to Australia on a scholarship in 2008. In Australia, I got the chance to meet people from all countries and do further English language research. This book is written after interviewing natives of many countries, having an English second language, and understanding the problems they face in the English language. This classical piece of work is an efficient tool for those who want to learn the basic logistics of the English language. It will significantly help to master skills in sentences building, formation, correct usage, and structure. In addition, it will work as a “One-Stop-Shop” for Grammarians.

It takes extensive time to complete this book due to my tight schedule and high volume of interviews from people worldwide. I spend lots of time (Ground Zero) at the University of Adelaide, University of South Australia, and Flinders University (Australia) for my research work, even-thou I was never a student of these universities. Now that, despite voluminous odds, this book has happened, I have hopes and prayers regarding it.

I am fortunate that Navneet Kaur (Masters in English, Roll Of Honour Holder, functioned as strategic-Journalist in “The Tribune” Newspaper) scrutinize the manuscript and proposed expansions.

I am indebted to sharp-witted Advocate, Mr. Inderbir Singh S/O Mr. J.J Singh Hundal (Comdt.) for helpful thoughts and working on all legalities.

I wish to record my gratitude to my wife, Engr. Karamveer Kaur (M. tech), for help with graphics (pictures, tables). She was unstinted support at every corner with affection and analysis. It is reverential to admit that my father was the strongest pillar of support and guidance.

At last, I am obliged and fortunate that I got an opportunity to complete my research work (Masters) under the guidance of intellectuals like Professor, Mrs. Reetinder Joshi (Govt. College Ludhiana) and Prof. Kalia (Head of Dept. S.C.D.  Govt. College Ludhiana).

 

Ajaypal Singh Hundal, South Australia

 
 

CONTENTS

Preface 3
Contents 4
Nouns 9
Common Noun 9
Proper noun 10
Concrete noun 12
Abstract Noun 13
Collective Noun 14
Countable nouns 15
Uncountable Nouns 16
The Noun: Gender 18
Pronouns 19
Personal Pronouns 19
Reflexive Pronouns 20
Indefinite pronouns 21
Interrogative pronouns 22
Verbs 23
Action Verbs 23
State Verbs 23
Main Verb 24
Helping Verb or Auxillary Verb 24
Regular Verbs 25
Irregular verbs 25
SOME REGULAR VERBS 26
SOME IRREGULAR VERBS 27
Transitive verbs 29
Intransitive verbs 29
Phrases 30
Clauses 31
Independent clause 31
Dependent clause 32

Adjective clause 32
Adverb clause 33
Noun clause 33
Adjectives 34
Positive 34
Comparative 35
Superlative degree 36
Descriptive Adjectives 38
Qualitative Adjectives 38
Possessive Adjectives 39
Interrogative Adjectives 42
Distributive Adjectives 43
Articles 44
Definite Article 45
Indefinite Articles 46
Adverbs 48
Adverbs of Time 48
Adverbs of Manner 49
Adverbs of Place 49
Adverb of Degree 50
Adverb of Frequency 51
Prepositions 52
Prepositions of Time 53
Prepositions of Place/Direction 53
Prepositions of Agent or Things 54
Phrasal Prepositions 55
Conjunctions 57
Co-ordinating Conjunction 57

Subordinate Conjunctions 60
Correlative Conjunctions 63
The Interjection 66
Interjection 67
Sentences 69
Declarative Sentences 69
Imperative sentences 70
Exclamatory sentences 71
Interrogative sentences 72
Tenses 74
Past Indefinite Tense 74
Present Indefinite Tense 76
Future Indefinite Tense 78
Past Continuous Tense 79
Present Continuous Tense 81
Future Continuous Tense 84
Past Perfect Tense 85
Present Perfect Tense 87
Future Perfect Tense 89
Past Perfect Continuous Tense 91

Present Perfect Continuous Tense 92
Future Perfect Continuous Tense 94
Structure 94
16 Tenses with Formulas 96
Proverbs 97
Voice 103
Formation of Passive Verbs 110
Present Indefinite 110
Past Indefinite 112
Future Indefinite/Modal 114
Present Continuous 116
Past Continuous 118
Future Continuous 119
Present Perfect 120
Past Perfect 122
Future Perfect/Modal 124
Present Perfect Continuous 125
Past Perfect Continuous 125
Future Perfect Continuous 125
Imperatives 126
Voice chart 130
Narration 131
(Direct and Indirect) 131
Speech 131
Change of Pronouns 133
Change of Tense 134
Change of Sentence Form & Use of connectors 136
Appendix 144
Special Thanks 145

COX, Alistair

Nov 10, 2021 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Animals \ Pets Non-fiction, Australian, Earth \ Nature, History, New South Wales
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ISBN 978-1-922629-51-7
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Yanga Portrait of a National Secret

During the golden century the wool industry enjoyed in Australia, great swathes of land across the Outback were enclosed in what became colloquially known as ‘sheep stations’.

There were varying degrees of success. Some squatting ventures failed miserably in the first generation whilst there are more than a few sheep stations still in the family five and six generations after they were formed and continuing to be relevant in the twenty first century. It was sometimes a matter of luck; of being in the right place when seasonal and commercial conditions were favourable to producing numbers of surplus stock for sale or having many bales of Merino fleeces grown for export to the woollen mills in Yorkshire. Drought, floods, wild fluctuations in sheep and wool prices all contrived to bring pastoralists undone if not for their management skill and sheep breeding expertise. There have been inevitable changes to those stations as they were developed from the natural state. Fences, yards, woolsheds and homesteads were erected, each proclaiming individual ownership.

The original mix of fauna and flora has also inevitably changed, but the fact that sheep stations exist continue to remind us of their place in the history of this country. They were essential in determining our commercial, political and cultural independence. One such sheep station was Yanga.

About the Author

Graduating from the C.B. Alexander Agricultural College, Tocal, Paterson in 1971, Alistair Cox began his pastoral career as a jackaroo with the Naroo Pastoral Company. He served on many well-known sheep stations and Merino studs, including Mungadal, Wonga and Raby in a long association with the pastoral industry.

That interest in the Merino industry led to two publications about the Merino sheep in Australia – Once, a splendid coin and Tom Culley, a reflection.

Stephen lives in the Riverina where he writes for the rural newspaper, The Land.

OBATAYO, Adeolu

Nov 10, 2021 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Christian, Philosophy, Western Australia
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ISBN 978-1-922722-01-0
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The Spirit of the Antichrist is in the Church

The Word of God is the light to see and discern between the wolves and the sheep.

The Bible warns in second Thessalonians chapter 2:1-11 about the events surrounding the second coming of Christ that we are not to be shaken in mind or troubled in spirit but to be careful of deception. It details the deceit, the falling away, and the revelation of the lawless one.

It also mentions that the mystery of lawlessness is already at work. This mystery is the spirit of the antichrist cited in first John 4:1-6, manifested in opposing ideologies to the biblical worldview introduced into the church by persons, i.e., wolves in sheep’s clothing, who personify this spirit.
This book is meant to edify the body of Christ on how to discern the spirit of error and her schemes by emphasising the importance of the Word of God and His glory.

About the Author

Adeolu Obatayo is a reformed Christian and member of the Westminister Presbyterian Church Bull Creek, though a Nigeria born Australian, married with three children, and working as a General Practitioner in Western Australia. His most important qualification is being a Christ redeemed child of the most high God, who desires above all to love God with his whole heart, soul, mind and strength.

SANDERSON, Nardine

Nov 10, 2021 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Poetry
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Bare Winter and the Longings of Spring

 Recently published in new York Adelaide magazine, also published in numerous anthologies and poetry journals, having written over 6,000 poems, nine children’s books yet to be published, her inspiration comes from her supportive family and cherished children of three. she has received numerous awards and certificates, including an international ambassador of peace award, her passion for poetry was discovered at a young age, where she found a deep sense of belonging. Nardine hopes to inspire the world through her mix of poetry about love, life and death, taking the reader on a journey throughout her desires and dreams, her biggest ambition is to teach poetry and help others express their emotions in this great form which is the art of poetry.

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Nardine Sanderson is an Australian author/ writer poetess who’s love of words stretches across the sea to immortalise the loves in her life.

CURRAN, Tanya

Nov 9, 2021 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Fiction \ Novel, Romance Fiction
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ISBN 978-1-923386-89-1
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His Last Letter

IN THE FACE OF WAR, WILL THEIR LOVE AND LETTERS BE ENOUGH TO BRING THEM HOME?

When the announcement came over the radio, Jack Sullivan knew his brothers wouldn’t hesitate to enlist in becoming soldiers.

It was 1939 and all young Australians were encouraged to fight for their country.

But Jack wanted to enlist too. He wanted to fight alongside his brothers, and his mates. The only regret for him was leaving his wife and young son, Charlie. But he knew his mother would support her whilst he was away.

Lizzie Lewis heard the news on the radio too, and her heart sank when her brother Donald announced that he too was enlisting. She only hoped he stayed safe. She had seen enough young men return from overseas, wounded, working as a nurse.

She just didn’t want to have to look after her own brother in one of the wards.

Not one to shirk his responsibilities, Bert Miller, chose to head overseas with the others, only he wanted to tell the stories from the front lines. He wanted to be a war reporter, enlighten the public with the real stories of war. The tales he heard from the soldiers.

In a time where the only communication was hand written letters, these three young people wait patiently for news from loved ones. What will their letters tell them? What will they write in return?

And where will their journey abroad take them? As they navigate the perils of war, will they fall in love and survive, to at least return home?

Or will the last letter posted be his last letter ever?

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Truffles, Jazz, and Butterflies

When you follow your dreams… anything can happen

Ben Vincent dreamed of owning his own restaurant in New York City. But for the time being he was working in a small bistro, stifled by the ignorance of his head chef. Expecting their first child, Ben and his girlfriend live in an one bedroom apartment, struggling to make ends meet as he works in the evenings and studies during the day.

Luis Rodriguez was one of six children, born to an American Father and a Puerto Rican mother, who dreamed of one day becoming a singing sensation, but for the time being he works as a dishwasher in the small bistro, helping his family out financially when he can.

Working as waitress in the same bistro, Poppy is just managing her own affairs with her deadbeat boyfriend, wanting to find her
own dream but still unsure of where her path would take her.

Each longed to follow their dreams. Each wanted a better life. Each wanted to leave the sanctuary of the bistro, but knew their lives depended on the work to survive. Until one day a mysterious benefactor bestows them a gift. Offers them the means to chase their dreams, to live their lives. The only condition was to keep in contact with them, to tell them of their journey.

Will Ben get his own restaurant?

Will Luis become a singing star?

Does Poppy find her path to freedom?

In their quest for their dreams. Will they find love?

And with the generous offer to pursue these dreams is it all they wished for?

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Our Sacrifices

What would you sacrifice for love?

Laura Parsons has sacrificed her whole life for her husband Eddie. With every moment of their lives, her life has been splashed all over the media. She has sacrificed her privacy and every personal moment in her life thus far. She has supported her husband as he became a Senator and then his bid for Presidency, but now as their marriage has become a mere convenience, she wants a divorce.

Eddie Parsons has sacrificed his relationship with his wife to get what he wanted. But is he willing to sacrifice his integrity to win the Presidency?

Daniel Macintosh “Mackie” puts his life on the line every time he goes into a burning building or a‑ ends a major catastrophe. He’s a firefighter with the New York Fire Department. He’s also sacrificed two marriages along the way.

But when a series of events in his life come crashing together, he takes a leave of absence and embarks on a road trip that leads him to one of the biggest natural disasters in Texas. With his pledge to save lives, Mackie becomes part of the rescue team, intent on doing just that. It’s in his blood, it’s what he knows.

And in doing so, he meets and rescues Laura Parsons, one of the victims caught up in the disaster.

Can Mackie open his heart once again?

Can Laura fall for the handsome firefighter?

Are they both willing to sacrifice a little more to fall in love once again?

And when they return home, will their relationship survive?
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Finding a Prince to Keep

How does anyone find a Prince in New York City?

Ella Hudson didn’t know. She thought she’d found the perfect guy until he called off their wedding, a few weeks out from the big day. Heartbroken she creates her own events planning business, working long hours and weekends, giving her clients their most amazing day, whilst leaving little time to dwell on her own single life.

But a chance meeting with Oliver Finch, hotel manager of The Conrad Hotel NY changes that.

Young, dashing and hard-working Oliver, often works long hours at his career, something his mother always grumbles about despite her best efforts to do a little match making. There’s more to life than work, she always tells him. Until he meets Ella.

So begins a friendship between Oliver and Ella, a little rocky at first, but then an opportunity arises as a small tragedy leads Ella to work closely with Oliver on a series of social events. Can Ella pause enough within her own work schedule to realise her feelings for Oliver? Or will an old flame destroy the relationship as it’s just beginning?

Does Oliver turn out to be her Prince after all?

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One Moment of Impact

can change lives irrevocably…

Mitch Kelly thinks he has the perfect life. He’s a stay-at-home dad, married to Izzy, and very much involved in the lives of their two teenage daughters, Sasha and Willow. They live in a large home in the suburbs with their family dog, Sam, enjoying a comfortable lifestyle provided by the success of his writing career. 

Piper Minton’s life is vastly different, and far from perfect. She lives in a small, rundown house with her husband Justin and their teenage son, Cody. Money is tight, but Piper can live without luxuries, if only to pursue her fondest dream of sending her son to a prestigious music school in New York City.

But a rainy night brings tragedy to both families, changing their lives irrevocably. From one moment of impact, their lives are propelled into the city, where new challenges and futures are forged. With these new challenges, hidden secrets are revealed, causing their new lives to unravel. 

Will their secrets break them, leaving them feeling there’s no way out? Or can each family overcome their deepest secrets to survive in their newly forged lives, and find love? 

About the Author

My love for reading began at an early age. I would often spend an afternoon with my head in a book, especially when we were travelling in the car, much to my parents’ annoyance, because I should have been looking out a window.

But a good story transports you into another world, and so grew my love of reading.

My love of writing, however, began when I won a short story competition at school and the story was printed in the local newspaper. This has been my first and only published story, until now, I hope.

Writing and creating characters and their stories is an intriguing concept. You want to create a world that sucks the reader in so deeply that it has them wanting to read further so much that it’s hard to put the book down. That’s what I aspire to: a book that has to be read right now until the end, one you don’t want to put down.