ISBN 978-1-923214-80-4
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Sammy The Scorpion Lives In A Quiet Valley With Many Interesting Characters.
This story tells how he interacts with one of the characters and how he negotiates his way out of a situation.
ISBN 978-1-923680-16-6
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Out of the Darkness: The Decade That Defined Modern Australia
This is the story of Australia’s most transformative decade through the eyes of people who lived through it. From the outbreak of war to the birth of modern Australia by decade’s end, this nostalgic and historic journey captures what life was like for ordinary Australians during the 1940s
From rationing and blackouts, victory gardens and air raid drills, these are the stories of the men and who faced some of Australia’s most difficult times. Meet the men and boys who marched off to war, the women who built bombs and made bullets, the children who collected scrap metal for the war effort, and the immigrants who arrived with cardboard suitcases and unpronounceable names. Relive the excitement of Victory in Europe and then the Pacific, the first Holden rolling off the production line, and learn just how an unusual breakfast spread became a national icon.
Through personal memories and carefully researched stories, this book brings to life the decade that shaped modern Australia – when a nation faced its darkest hours and emerged stronger, more confident, and ready to build the lucky country we know today.
ISBN 978-1-923645-33-2
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The Sixties Down Under: Discover Australia’s Era of Extraordinary Change
Step back into the Australian decade they call “The Swingin’ Sixties”. From the comfortable certainties of 1960 to the moon landing that ended the decade Photos and Memories 1960s captures the extraordinary transformation of a nation in a time of great change.
As Beatlemania swept through our cities and decimal currency replaced pounds, shillings and pence, we witnessed the 1967 referendum that overwhelmingly voted for Aboriginal rights. Relive the controversy of Vietnam, the disappearance of Prime Minister Harold Holt, and the cultural revolution that saw young Australians questioning everything their parents had accepted.
Beyond the major events, discover what daily life was really like – from typing pools and record shops to marching girls and Earl’s Court adventures. Through personal memories and year-by-year chronicles, this book brings the sights, sounds, and spirit of 1960s Australia vividly to life.
Whether you were born in the swinging sixties, went to school or simply want to understand the decade that shaped modern Australia, this nostalgic journey will inform, entertain, and transport you back to one of the most exciting eras in our nation’s history.
ISBN 978-1-923589-62-9
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Welcome to your history.
Step into Australia of 1976. A nation recovering from political upheaval, where flares were fashion, Countdown ruled Sunday nights on TV, and the local Chinese restaurant was exotic dining.
Discover the everyday details that shaped your world – from platform shoes to emerging environmental movements, from meat-and-three-veg to the first stirrings of multiculturalism, from the tribal passions of football codes to the revolution happening in women’s lives.
Through vivid storytelling and photos, explore the politics, culture, technology, and social changes of this pivotal year. Learn about the workplace your parents knew, the classrooms of your childhood, and the seeds of change that would define your future.
This is more than history – it’s the story of the Australia you were born into, told with warmth, insight, and a deep appreciation for the complexity and possibility of that remarkable year.
ISBN 978-1-923523-34-0
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A nostalgic journey through the years that helped build a nation’s identity.
Come back with me into a most remarkable decade in Australia – the 1950s. Photos & Memories 1950s: For All Those Who Can Remember captures the stories, pictures and memories of an era that shaped a nation, from the end of wartime rationing to the arrival of television, from the dream of a quarter-acre block to the birth of teenage culture.
This isn’t just the history of our nation, it’s the story of everyday Australians rebuilding their lives after World War II. Tales of how families embraced new suburbs, welcomed European immigrants, and celebrated together during the Queen’s visit and the 1956 Melbourne Olympics.
If you were born or lived through the fifties, this book explores the milestones that defined a generation – first jobs, first cars, first homes, and the simple pleasures of backyard cricket and visits to the corner shop. For seniors, these pages will spark cherished memories; for younger readers, it’s a window into the decade that helped create a modern Australia.
Bob Byrne is a veteran Australian media professional with a 40-year career in radio broadcasting.
Following his tenure as a radio personality, Bob transitioned to print as a columnist and feature writer for the Adelaide Advertiser.
As an author, he has published seven books, most notably the acclaimed “Remember When” series. His expertise in chronicling Australia’s social history has earned him a substantial following, with his “Australia Remember When” Facebook page attracting over 375,000 engaged followers.
Bob continues to create new stories focusing on the baby boomer years in Australia. His latest work, “Photos & Memories 1950s,” launches an ambitious new series that will document the social and cultural evolution of Australia throughout the last five decades of the twentieth century.
ISBN 978-1-923443-99-0
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ISBN 978-1-923523-98-2
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A STORY OF POWER, SECRETS, AND DEADLY DECEPTION.
When two young environmental scientists vanish while investigating radiation contamination near a former nuclear test zone in the South Pacific, their deaths are ruled a tragic accident — until their parents’ desperate plea lands in the inbox of an investigative journalist, Robert Tait.
From Tahiti to the Congo, Robert embarks on a dangerous journey, in pursuit of the truth that is buried deep beneath layers of government cover-ups and corporate deception. As he digs deeper he uncovers claims of illegal diamond trading all part of a web of secrets that finds him the target of claims of espionage and his reputation under attack.
A gripping tale of justice, revenge and redemption, this novel unravels the mysterious disappearance that started it all.
ISBN 978-1-923523-83-8
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When Alexander and his dog Sage, make two new small winged friends who turn their life into a magical adventure to a new world of friends and romance, they find a wonderful world and people that they never knew could be possible.
This is the unedited handwritten diary of Alexander Devolton, just as he wrote it while he and his dog made their way along this new adventure.
“A truly unique and captivating fantasy filled with adventure, expressive imagination and true love.”
– Vix O.
“This is a fist person fantasy of adventure, sex and exceitement you’ll never forget.”
-Mike D.
“A unique and beautiful story filled with romance, wonder, excitement, and intrigue.”
– Kate H.
“Once I started reading I couldn’t put it down.”
– Ranjana S.
ISBN 978-1-923523-48-7
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When an ancient enemy returns threatening to end all of mankind and our infestation upon the planet, Mother Nature is forced to enlist a group of individuals with unwavering love for this planet to help her defeat this enemy. Can these warriors gifted with powers defeat this ancient enemy and save the planet? Or is it too late?
Can we fix the mistakes we have made?
Is there still time to right our wrongs?
Can we make a difference before it is too late?
ISBN 978-1-923443-18-1
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A journey of strength, love, and resilience through Breast Cancer.
Vivina Momoka, a wife and mother of two, shares her journey with other cancer survivors. Born in Auckland, New Zealand, she moved to Fiji in 1980 and later returned in 1994. In 2005, she married Tevita and had two sons, Jacob and Lasaro and later relocated to Queensland.
In 2018, Vivina was diagnosed with Stage 3 Breast Cancer, with her husband’s love and care anchoring her through it. Despite the challenges, she continued to care for her family, even counselling her son. After a holiday to Fiji, Vivina returned to find her husband unwell, and she relied on prayer and family support as she faced her own recovery.
Her journey is a powerful reminder of the strength of family love and the resilience of cancer survivors. Despite the hurdles she faced, Vivina’s fight for her health continued, demonstrating her incredible determination to overcome each obstacle with grace and resilience.