ISBN 978-1-922890-82-5
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Not all families are made the same way.
In fact, some families come about with a little help from the kindness of others.
Some involve adventures and travels all over the World.
Some need a little help from people like Mario the Magician and the kind lady in Africa.
This is a story of hope and love and kindness.
This is the story of you.
ISBN 978-1-923088-33-7
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ISBN 978-1-923088-45-0
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As his siblings find their forever homes, Marley feels lost and alone, waiting for that special family to take him in. Follow Marley’s adventures and exuberance as he embarks on a quest to find his forever family, where love and happiness await.
“Representing the cycles in life, the joy and wonderment of life, and the special bonds we all share with each other under the same full moon.”
– Jennifer Turner
Jennifer Turner, born 1965 in Port Lincoln, South Australia, is a versatile artist and storyteller. Her childhood was marked with frequent moves across the country, inspiring her love and passion for creating compelling narratives. Starting off her professional career in Childcare, Jennifer immersed herself in the joy of captivating children with her stories and penning her own tales.
Dedicated to crafting enchanting visuals and narratives that resonate with readers of all ages, Jennifer sheds light on the diverse dynamics that constitute a family, create imaginative spaces and encourages emotional exploration and fresh perspectives.
Join Jennifer on her literary journey in her debut children’s book, Marley and the Moon.
ISBN 978-1-922957-62-7
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Andrew R. Cunningham had a passion for cricket and he has taken historical events and characters and re-imagined them. He has produced a fascinating novel concentrating on certain aspects of the lives of individual players prior to and after the First Cricket Tour of England in 1868.
He has used his power of language to create and define characters in such a way that the reader will be entertained, whilst being introduced to perhaps unknown aspects of events in early days of colonial Australia, that were indeed real, and impacted on this story of the first Australian International team.
His evocative and clever writing describes aspects often forgotten or not previously represented by this story. He uses compassion and humour as he gently provokes the reader to think seriously about the past injustices practised by society at the time. His writing also celebrates the prowess, skills and sporting successes of the Aboriginal cricketers. His empathy is encapsulated in the title, ‘Cry sorrowful for Bullocky.’
Andrew was born in Tamworth NSW. He worked at the NSW Registrar Generals whilst studying Law at Sydney University. His professional career experiences were wide and varied, including; private practice, barrister, industrial advocate (PNG), ministerial assistant of the Department of Labour and Industry SA, first Police Complaints Authority SA , Member of the UN Board of the International Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (IACOLE) 1985-1992, and Magistrate of the Industrial Court of SA.
His passions, amongst many, included politics, photography, playing bridge (participant World Bridge Olympiad 1976), studying World and Australian history and literature… and then there was cricket!
ISBN 978-1-922452-84-9
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A stunning collection of maps and rare photographs of Adelaide CBD between WWI and WWII. Between 1924 and 1926 the Fire Underwriters’ Association of South Australia produced a series of detailed maps of the main business district of Adelaide.
In this book, each of these maps are divided into six sections, showing in detail the businesses and dwellings of each street, as well as providing some insight to the architecture and features of each property. To accompany each of these maps, the facing pages show photographs of street scenes, businesses and people from within, or adjacent to, that map.
A remarkable amount of information in amazing detail…
ISBN 978-1-922337-54-2 PAPERBACK
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.
ISBN 978-1-923589-49-0
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A COLLECTION OF AMUSING AND REVEALING SHORT STORIES
This volume presents a diverse selection of imaginative fiction, with a central focus on tales from the world of medicine. While most stories are the product of creative invention, three stand apart as personal recollections, narrated by the author in the first person. These particular accounts offer a candid glimpse into formative experiences from the author’s own past, adding an authentic and reflective dimension to the collection.
Throughout the book, readers are invited to explore both the humorous and insightful aspects of medical life, as well as broader themes that extend beyond the confines of the profession. The blend of fictional narrative and genuine memoir creates a tapestry of stories that are entertaining, thought-provoking, and at times deeply personal.
ISBN 978-1-922957-80-1
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‘Profoundly insightful with a good dose of wit… a light-hearted, nostalgic read’
D.J. Coster describes his life journey against the background of profound socioeconomic change in Australia in the 80 years since the end of WWII.
Coster is a perceptive observer of what has gone on around him and acknowledges the impact of national and international events on his life – and everyone else’s.
He describes the transitions that have tested him – from a working-class home into elite educational institutions, from medical student to junior doctor and the metamorphosis into a clinician scientist, and the tricky transition from doctor to patient. The story is told honestly and reflectively by someone not afraid to provoke. It is not a story of personal achievement against the odds, but a description of factors that made the baby boomer generation more privileged than any other generation before or since, and the way national and global events, chance encounters, and luck, shape lives.
D.J. Coster AO, DSc, FTSE, is a retired ophthalmologist with a distinguished career in academic medicine.
He lives in Adelaide with his wife Marion.
