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STRUNGS, Inara

Apr 8, 2025 | *, *Featured books, Australian, Autobiography, Biography, Memoir

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ISBN 978-1-923386-31-0
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Love, War and Crocodiles

 

A Life of Arvids Blumentals, aka Crocodile Harry

The extraordinary adventures and loves of Arvids Blumentals, aka Crocodile Harry, one of Australia’s most unusual post–World War 2 migrants.

Harry was a Latvian patriot who went to war at 17, lost his homeland, and became a crocodile hunter, gravity surveyor, opal miner, writer and womaniser. He called himself a baron and married an opera-singing German lady he’d never met.

He appeared in a high-profile inquest, entertained Tina Turner and Olivia Newton-John and was the subject of many media stories. His dugout in Coober Pedy was featured in Mad Max 3 and still attracts tourists today.

This carefully researched book looks at Harry’s diverse pursuits, his intriguing personality and the historical background of a war that shattered a generation of men. Few others reacted as flamboyantly as Harry.

DAVEY, Tim

Apr 7, 2025 | *, *Featured books, Alternative spirituality, Australian, Christian

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ISBN 978-1-923386-49-5
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ISBN 978-1-923443-26-6
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It’s Complicated

 

Why Faith-Inspired Cause Driven Organisations are so complex and what to do about it

Untangling the Maze: Mastering complexity in Faith-Inspired organisations

Faith-Inspired Cause-Driven Organisations (FICDOs) make a profound yet often unnoticed impact. They employ hundreds of thousands and serve millions daily, shaping communities and changing lives.

But all is not well. These organisations may seem straightforward, but their complexity runs deep. Too often, this leads to dysfunction—making work frustrating, draining, and unsustainable. And when an organisation struggles internally, its mission suffers.

How do we create better FICDOs?

The first step is understanding what makes them complex. Next, we must recognise that traditional corporate best practices often don’t work in FICDO contexts. Instead of forcing ill-fitting models, we need fresh approaches—ones that embrace their unique challenges and empower them to thrive in their mission.

BOULT, Margaret

Apr 3, 2025 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, History, Medical

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ISBN 978-1-923386-41-9
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ISBN 978-1-923443-24-2
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Frontier Medicine

 

Stories of illness and survival in South Australia 1836 – 1856

A journey into the harsh yet hopeful beginnings of South Australia, where survival was a daily battle and resilience shaped the future.

The voices of South Australia’s early settlers resonate through letters and diaries and illuminate their struggles with illness and survival. From the perilous voyage to the challenges of an unfamiliar land, these settlers faced an unrelenting battle against a strange landscape, climate, and diseases.

In 1839, Joseph Warner had grappling with the devastating loss of his wife Mary, who succumbed to illness shortly after their arrival. His diary reveals a man torn between caring for his children, managing a fledgling farmstead, and tending to his ailing wife. Such deeply personal accounts, drawn together in this book, provide vivid insights into the harsh realities of settler life.

Readers will discover how settlers coped with ailments and death, the relentless torment of insects, extremes of weather, and the rudimentary conditions of makeshift camps. The book highlights their medical concerns, their use and belief in doctors, and their resilience in adapting to an unyielding environment.

By bringing these stories to light, this book off ers a compelling exploration of the medical challenges faced by South Australia’s first European settlers. Through their words, it gives readers a chance to connect with the raw and often heartbreaking realities of life almost 200 years ago.

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Margaret Boult is an independent medical historian with a keen interest in the human stories behind historical medical practices. Her work delves into the challenges of nineteenthand twentieth-century medicine, focusing on the experiences of patients, practitioners, and institutions. In 2019, she earned a Master of Philosophy for her thesis Epilepsy in the Lunatic Asylums of South Australia (1853-1913). Combining rigorous research with a storyteller’s touch, Margaret brings fresh perspectives to the intersection of science, health, and the environment. Her background in Botany and medical science informs her exploration of topics ranging from the struggles of early South Australian settlers to the resilience of children aff ected by polio. Through her writing, Margaret invites readers to connect with the past and the enduring human spirit in the face of medical adversity.

KANI, Malcolm and OLDHAM, Samantha

Apr 3, 2025 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Autobiography, Manual \ training material

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Sweat Equity

 

Beginners Guide To Building A Profitable a 24/7 Gym On A Budget

Sweat Equity is your essential guide to launching a 24/7 gym from scratch, without the hefty costs of franchises or corporate support. This beginner-friendly manual provides clear, actionable steps and insider tips to help you turn your passion for fitness into a thriving business. It covers everything from securing the perfect location and handling legal requirements to creating an irresistible brand and marketing strategy. You’ll learn how to select top-quality equipment, build a supportive community, and optimize operations for round-the-clock success.

 

Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast dreaming of entrepreneurship or a seasoned professional ready to venture out on your own, Sweat Equity equips you with the knowledge and confidence to build a profitable gym on your terms. It’s time to turn your sweat into success and redefine the fitness industry—one rep at a time.

 

The book also includes the authors’ personal business journey, filled with real stories of successes, failures, lessons, and triumphs. This deeply personal narrative reflects their lives and experiences, making it an inspiring and relatable read.

HOMOC, Alexander

Apr 2, 2025 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Poetry, Short Stores

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Was The Poet Drunk?

 

A collection of poems, thoughts, and short stories.

But those locals—who have swum against these currents, Fought against these icy waters—Know that this ocean isn’t always dangerous.

These waves don’t just harbour death, Don’t only aim to steal your last breath. Maybe if you stay long enough, Watch the sun set, Watch the clouds part, You’ll notice—

the break, the serene silence, the sweet absence of violence.

About the Author

 

Alexander Homoc was born in Melbourne, Australia. This anthology presents as his second published book, with Alexander publishing his first novel Will Ink Suffice? in 2023 at eighteen years old. This collection of poetry and short stories is a devotion to the growing pains of teenage years and to the uncertainty of what the future holds. The inspiration for this anthology has been gathered from various places, including family, past love, and the fear of being forgotten. Many of the poems and short stories within Was The Poet Drunk? have won local accolades, including Fig in the Night, which won the My Brother Jack Open Poetry Award 2024, Hope, A Needle Pulling Thread, which received third place in the My Brother Jack Open Short Story Award 2024, and A Mug from Goodwill, which was highly commended in the Ada Cambridge Poetry Prize 2024. Alexander devotes his love for reading and writing to his VCE literature class, where he learnt that writing was not merely about words on a page, but about an act of hope—an act of defiance.

MALHOTRA, Prabodh KULKARNI, Anand

Apr 2, 2025 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Family history, Self-help

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A Retiree’s Odyssey

 

From the MCG to the SCG

A memoir about Dr Prabodh Malhotra’s walks from the MCG to the SCG for charity, including triumphs and challenges.

Dr Prabodh Malhotra walked more than a 1000 kilometres twice from the MCG to the SCG for the charity, The McGrath Foundation. This book explores Prabodh’s motivations and inspirations for such an arduous initiative, his preparation, the people he encountered and the many challenges he faced. Prabodh’s is a unique story of a deeply spiritual and selfless person who went from being an immigrant railway worker to eventually obtaining a Ph.D in Economics and becoming a major fund raiser.

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Join Prabodh on this inspiring journey, and discover the heart and tenacity behind a remarkable man who believes that every step counts

In A Retiree’s Odyssey: From the MCG to the SCG Prabodh Malhotra shares his extraordinary journey from an immigrant railway yard worker to doing a Ph.D to fund raiser and walker.

Over 25 years, he has quietly achieved remarable milestones, including raising over $100,000 for the McGrath Foundation through two epic walks from Melbourne to Sydney, totaling over 2,450 kilometers – all while facing life head-on, quite literally walking against trafific to see what’s ahead.

With humility and compassion, Prabodh recounts the challenges he faced and the lessons learned along the way.
His story is a testament to determination, perseverance, and the power of giving back. Filled with warmth and wisdom, this book is not just a memoir but a celebration of a life well-lived and a call to action for anyone seeking to make a difference. All proceeds from the sale will benefit the McGrath Foundation, reinforcing Prabodh’s unwavering commitment to supporting those affected by breast cancer.