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MILLER, Brian

Feb 23, 2026 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Education Studies & Teaching

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ISBN 978-1-923523-85-2
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Sequencing and Scaffolding

 

An Instructional Leadership textbook for Australian secondary Schools

A practical guide to strengthen teaching and learning outcomes.

Any teacher reading this will have experienced professional learning that has been irrelevant to their needs, has failed to be sustained, has been ignored by colleagues or has simply failed to make any impact.

This book’s prime focus is to make positive classroom reform realistic and sustainable by demonstrating the means to make professional learning relevant, impactful and sustainable.

As a ‘how to’ manual, it translates the ‘what and why’ of contemporary educational research into the ‘how and when’ of actual teaching. Through numerous, real school examples, it carefully signposts the way to enhance the instructional leadership capacity of existing and aspiring secondary school executives.

Based firmly on the principles of explicit teaching, the book melds diverse educational topics such as cognitive science; academic literacy; intellectual quality; learning and assessment design; evaluating Teaching and Learning programs; classroom management; evaluative thinking and strategic planning into a unique professional learning compendium.

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About the Author

 

BRIAN MILLER is an independent secondary education consultant. He’s spent over 45 years in various positions within the education sector, including Senior Professional Officer roles for the NSW Dept. of Education, and Principal of a large, multicultural high school, which achieved exceptionally high value-added results during his tenure.

Brian has designed and delivered many hundreds of professional learning sessions in his specialist areas of academic and critical literacy. He has gone on to deliver numerous keynote presentations for professional associations at state, national and international levels.

Since retiring from the NSW Dept. of Education, Brian continues to consult with high schools and improve the state education system for teachers and students alike.

VALLADARES, Vicola

Feb 23, 2026 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Children's Books

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ISBN 978-1-923589-71-1
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ISBN 978-1-923645-99-8
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The Girl Who Turned Bright Red

 

Ever feel nervous when you’re trying something new? You’re not alone.

This is a heartwarming and empowering story about a young girl learning to face her new challenges. Through gentle humour and relatable moments, you will explore the power of positive self-talk, self-belief, and the courage that comes from showing up for yourself. Perfect for children building emotional awareness, resilience, and empathy. Especially for the children “who turn bright red”, navigating self-doubt, stage fright, or facing new challenges.

This inspiring tale fosters a growth mindset and reminds every young reader: bravery begins with believing in you.

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About The Author

 

Vicola Valladares is an educator, scientist, and businesswoman with a deep curiosity about how children think, feel, and grow. With degrees in Science and Education, she brings a thoughtful, research-informed perspective to her work.

Combining analytical insight with a passion for learning, Vicola creates stories designed to help children understand their emotions while supporting personal growth. Her work blends science and storytelling to create meaningful, engaging experiences for young readers.

Through her work, Vicola is committed to nurturing curious minds and equipping children with the tools to navigate their inner world with confidence, clarity, and resilience.

VAVROVA, Daniela

Feb 20, 2026 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Family History, History, Nostalgia

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ISBN 978-1-923645-53-0
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Tides of Memory

 

A Living History of Yorkeys Knob

Tides of Memory begins with a simple truth: a place is never only land and coordinates. It is woven from memory, shaped by relationships and carried in the stories people tell. Yorkeys Knob is not just a headland on a map, but a living shoreline of experiences — marked by beauty, resilience and the quiet continuities that tie generations together.

The stories held here rise from interviews, community gatherings, family albums and treasured keepsakes. They are created in companionship — with residents who opened their homes, their archives, and their hearts. Through this shared making, a deeper trust forms and a legacy grows — one that stretches beyond the final printed page.

Across four chapters spanning the late twentieth century to the present, voices of the community speak to changing seas, shifting climates and the evolving rhythms of daily life. Their testimonies trace how Yorkeys Knob bends and transforms, yet holds close the values that anchor it.

This book is also an invitation — to listen, to wander, to explore further. The Tides of Memory Interactive Map continues the journey: follow the QR code to walk through stories mapped onto place. And as you travel through these histories, we welcome your reflections on how we remember, write and share the living fabric of a community.

About the Author

 

Dr Daniela Vávrová

 

I’m a visual anthropologist, independent researcher, and former Curator at the Cairns Museum, with roots in Bratislava, once part of Czechoslovakia. My work has always been driven by curiosity – about people, cultures and the ways we understand the world through images, words, and sensory experience. Since 2005, I’ve spent long stretches of time in the East Sepik Province of Papua New Guinea, where my PhD project and film, Skin Has Eyes and Ears, grew from close relationships and everyday observations. These days, my skills in storytelling, ethnography and visual communication have taken on new forms through cybersecurity work and private investigations. Life in remote Yorkeys Knob keeps me grounded and inventive as I juggle research, parenting my 11-year-old son, helping at Yorkeys’ Gem Rent-a-Car, and creating photographic calendars featuring the place I call home.

You can find more of my work at danielavavrova.net.

GUNN, Leigh

Feb 19, 2026 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Fiction \ Novel, Thriller Fiction, True Crime

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ISBN 978-1-923589-04-9
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The Karma Bus

 

An industrial accident. A murder. What is the price of truth?

Liam O’Donoughue is embroiled in the danger of safety.

A young engineer, Liam is making a strong career in industrial process safety. He’s a star worker, and his mentor Sandy Hudson says he’s a lifesaver.

While Liam is away for the weekend visiting his sister Zoe, a young operator at the plant is killed on site. Management rush to blame the accident on maintenance and put the matter to rest, but Liam doesn’t think the situation is that simple.

In defiance to management, Liam investigates the many unanswered questions that taint the so-called accident. When he uncovers the deadly truth, Liam finds himself with a target on his back as management move to silence him, leaving his sister Zoe, mentor Sandy, and partner Sarah to see the truth through to the end.

About the Author

 

Leigh Gunn was born in country Victoria and grew up in suburban Melbourne. His working career consisted of over forty years was as a chemical engineer in the petrochemical and chemical industries, across several countries.

He has since retired to the Mornington Peninsula where he lives with his wife Leanne and spends his time reading, golfing, gardening and engaging with his grandchildren.

The Karma Bus is Leigh’s first novel. The storyline and characters, while totally fictional, are loosely-based or exaggerated from his experiences across various work environments.

TEASDALE, Dean

Feb 19, 2026 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Christian

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ISBN 978-1-923645-47-9
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Holy Love, Triunal Fulfilment

 

The Trinitarian and Christological Structure of Things to Come

Holy Love is the Trinity, three person, one God relating together in a hierarchy of perichoretic relationality that personalises the other. In the eschatological new heavens and new earth, there will be a Holy Love counterpart, a Holy Love mirror, a Triunal Fulfilment that does the same.

This will include the Body of Christ in the highest heavens, the Bride of Christ in the lower heavens, national Israel will be on the new earth, and universal humanity or the nations. Together, they will bring unheard-of eschatological blessing and glory to the entire cosmos, which includes the personalisation of all things.

About the Author

 

Dean A. Teasdale holds a degree in Theology from Tabor College. He has lectured in theology at the Shekinah Ministry Training Institute where he designed and taught the subject The Trinity and Human life. Dean has also taught the gospel message in congregational settings, including Coromandel Valley Uniting Church and Living Well Apostolic Church.

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“What if the key to understanding the future lies not in fear or speculation, but in the eternal beauty of divine relationship? In this book, Teasdale shares a bold and deeply personal vision of the future—one that steps beyond charts and timelines to focus on the timeless nature of God as Holy Love. Inspired by a profound spiritual encounter and shaped by years of theological reflection, the reader is invited on a fresh journey into the mystery of the Trinity, the Incarnation, and what’s to come … This isn’t just eschatology—it’s a vision of the future through the lens of divine love, and it just might change the way you see everything.”

PETER GRAY

“Through Dean’s eyes we see transcendent beauty and the end as at the beginning—deep love not marred but redeemed, hope not dashed but fulfilled, and Christ not a footnote.”

TIMOTHY JACK
Former National Leader, Apostolic Church Australia

 

“GOD IS LOVE! Dean Teasdale has written a truly remarkable and in-depth treatise on love—the holy, pure, and all-powerful love of a Triune God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Holy Love, Triunal Fulfilment is highly recommended.”

DENIS JOHN HART

ALEXANDROU, Michael

Feb 18, 2026 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Self-help \ Personal Development

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ISBN 978-1-923645-37-0
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Dear George

 

A Pratical Guide Through Heartbreak, Healing & Divine Transformation

Healing from loss is not about forgetting or “moving on”.

Dear George offers clear teachings and exercises to help the reader apply forgiveness, release attachments, and move beyond the story of loss, recognizing that what is truly loved can never be lost.

Blending personal narrative with practical teaching, the author draws on his own profound loss of his friend and search for answers. Throughout this book, the traditional understanding of grief is reframed: it is not an ending, but an invitation to shift perception, dissolve emotional suffering, and discover a deeper experience of love.

Accessible, heartfelt, and spiritually practical, Dear George serves as both a memoir and a transformative companion for anyone navigating loss or seeking a deeper understanding of love.

A spiritually grounded guide through heartbreak, the roots of emotional pain, and the mechanisms that keep suffering in place.

About the Author

 

MICHAEL ALEXANDROU is a passionate spiritual seeker, student, and writer whose journey with A Course in Miracles (ACIM) has transformed his life and inspired others to embrace the principles of love, forgiveness, and true perception. Raised in an Orthodox Christian tradition, Michael’s spiritual awakening began after the tragic loss of his close friend George, a moment that became the catalyst for profound change and self-discovery.

Through grief and questioning, Michael discovered ACIM, a path that guided him to healing, peace, and the awareness of Divine Truth. Combining deeply personal storytelling with the universal teachings of the Course, Michael’s writing bridges the gap between heart and mind, offering readers a practical guide to spiritual transformation.

When not writing, Michael dedicates his time to sharing ACIM’s principles through workshops, study groups, and one-on-one mentorship, helping others navigate their own journeys from fear to love. His work reflects his belief that194 DEAR GEORGE everyone has the potential to awaken to their true nature and live a life grounded in peace, purpose, and connection. Michael lives in Australia and continues to explore the depth and beauty of ACIM’s teachings while supporting others in their quest for spiritual growth.