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DITTMANN, Andrew

Aug 29, 2024 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Art and illustration, Australian, Childrens books, Education, Perth, Western Australia

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ISBN 978-1-923265-47-9
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Mummy Is A Miner

Step into the exciting world of mining with Mummy is a Miner! This delightful children’s book introduces young readers to the many
rewarding careers that can be pursued within the mining industry.

From geologists to engineers, operators to environmental scientists, Mummy is a Miner breaks down gender stereotypes and promotes inclusion within the workforce.

Through colourful illustrations and engaging descriptions, children will learn about the diverse and vital roles that many people play within this fascinating industry.

Perfect for bedtime reading, classroom discussions or explaining mining to non-miners, Mummy is a Miner is the perfect book for those interested in discovering the world of mining.

Andrew Dittmann self-published author

About the Author

 

Andrew Dittmann is a passionate and dedicated advocate of the mining industry. With a background in Mining Engineering and a love for creative writing, Andrew combines his technical expertise and storytelling abilities to influence positive change within the industry and to educate and inspire the next generation of miners. Drawing from his own experiences in the mining industry, Andrew aims to shine a light on the incredible opportunities available to everyone, regardless of gender.

Andrew’s writing is inspired by his desire to educate and empower the next generation. He hopes this book will inspire children everywhere to pursue their passions and believe in their limitless potential.

“Mummy is a Miner” is Andrew’s debut children’s book. The book was inspired by strong women he has met throughout his career combined with his ongoing drive to change the public perception of the mining industry, break down gender stereotypes and foster inclusive work environments.

When he’s not writing, Andrew enjoys catching up with friends, playing sport, mentoring young professionals, and spending time with his family. As a founding member of Australia’s non-for-profit group Young Mining Professionals, he is passionate about the future of the mining industry and is actively engaged in providing a platform for mining’s future leaders to connect, learn and develop around the world.

Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-dittmann to learn more about his work and upcoming projects.

PEDRANA, Michael

Aug 5, 2024 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Poetry, Western Australia

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ISBN 978-1-923156-72-2
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black sheep poems

dear reader,

we are strangers you and i me a farmer of words all tangled from the violent paddock and criminal path of my broken existence and you searching for the escape only poems can give in between the humdrum and echo of your routine life i pity you as i pity me we never asked for words to undo this noose where we search for meanings to carry us from time i give to you the untamed weather inside the painted word drawings of my heart and you opening up this book allow me to exist

dear reader

i thank you for that for here i ask you to read this unrehearsed broken tune of poems from your heart (where true thoughts are made) while casting your anchor outside the deaf and desolate unreachable sharpness that limps your routine i do not require your like or dislike of my melted tune
here is no audience i seek dear reader only hands to open the vault of this book where now i breathe dear reader we are strangers you and i.

About the Author

At 12 Mike Pedrana wanted to be a poet. ‘It’s not just the poetry but the poets themselves I could relate to. The more I read about them, their genius, their madness, their poverty, their escapisms, their exile, and their suicides, the more I knew I was one.

Anyone can write a poem. But not everyone is a Poet’. (Phone Interview | Roebourne Prison 1991)

SHEAN, Mandie

Jul 18, 2024 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Self-help, Western Australia

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ISBN 978-1-923214-22-4
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Turning Points

 

Changing the direction of your life to be resilient.

Everyone has challenges in their life, this is part of a normal life. Resilience is the ability to experience
these challenges and keep living a good life. It is not having a perfect life, it is more not getting derailed by the challenges and stuck in them.

Resilience is often marketed as a bunch of strategies like mindfulness, self-care, gratitude, and ‘boom’ you are resilient. These approaches generally don’t work. That is because they don’t address the problems in your life and they don’t give you a reason to do the work. They don’t answer questions like: Why should I engage in healthy relationships or mindfulness? Why should I forgive someone? Why am I so angry? A self-care walk is lovely to do, but you have to understand why you are going on the walk and do something about that.

This book will help you to understand your challenging experiences, and why some have impacted you and others have not. You will see why you set poor boundaries, give up on things too easily, or have conflict in relationships. It will also help you to develop better coping skills – embracing both your emotions and your practical side to work though challenges. Most importantly, this book will help you to redefine your worth. When you understand your value, you will work to change what is not working in your life.

Once you make different choices, you will experience a turning point. This is when you turn away from the current path you are on and start to travel on a more helpful one. These turning points aren’t always large changes, but they are enough to help you to live a resilient life. I hope through reading this book you experience your own turning points, and that you get to live the life you want. Life can throw some big challenges, but if you know how to manage them you can be resilient.

About the Author

 

Dr Mandie Shean has completed a Bachelor of Education (primary), Bachelor of Arts with First Class
Honours (Psychology), and combined Masters/PhD in community psychology (Resilience in adolescence)
at Edith Cowan University.

She is a registered teacher and psychologist. She has worked as a primary teacher for 20 years, a school psychologist in government schools, and a lecturer in the School of Education at Edith Cowan University (ECU). She is currently working in a K-12 school as the College Psychologist and holds an adjunct position at ECU.

Mandie’s research and practice is focused on increasing family, student, and teacher wellbeing. She believes in developing healthy community that support individuals to the be the best version of themselves

SHARMA, Terri-lee

Jun 27, 2024 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Fiction \ novel, Romance, Western Australia

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Citrus Hues

 

Can fate preclude destiny?

The girls listened tentatively as Maatla told them about the tangelo, the clementine and his favourite, the honeybell, which is a mix of a sweet tangerine flavour and the sour flavour of the tart grapefruit.

“The honeybell is like life,” he said, “a mix of sweet and sour. We can feel hope and love, yet sometimes we experience hate and despair.”

Rows of citrus trees laden with colourful fruit create the perfect playground for Janco and Naledi, two young children who are inseparable friends. But Piet, Janco’s father and the owner of the South African estate, does not want his son mingling with the farm workers’ children. Piet’s upbringing and deeply ingrained prejudice lead him to make it clear that a lion and a zebra do not drink from the same waterhole.

But over the years, the children’s friendship blossoms into forbidden love. Janco explains to Naledi that every snowflake is unique and destined to fall where it is meant to: they are meant to be together. Then a series of events changes everything. Naledi ends up far away in Australia, a land filled with opportunities and new connections. She refuses to let her past shackle her and is determined to live her life to the fullest. Along the way, she learns that sometimes decisions are taken away from you, but you need to keep moving forward in life to discover what can be. And the choices you make and the chances you take will lead you in the direction in which you need to go.

HSU, Nel

Mar 27, 2024 | *Featured books, Australian, Fantasy, Fiction \ novel, Western Australia

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ISBN 978-1-923156-64-7
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Sleepwalker

Some of us dream when we sleep. Some of us walk in between the realms of the subconscious and reality. 

It’s tough being a sixteen-year-old girl who hides in the shadows of others. It’s even tougher when you’re trying to balance living in two worlds—reality and the dreamworld.

When Eleanor falls asleep, she begins to remember her dreams in vivid detail. At first, it starts trivial; she befriends a beautiful magician named Hal who shows her the enthralling magic of the dreamworld, taking her to places she could only, well, dream of.

Soon, she begins to live in and out of her dreams, trying to keep her dual life from her friends and grandfather. But keeping the secret hidden from those around her becomes increasingly more difficult as she starts to lose consciousness during school, slipping into the dreamworld and waking with memory of haunting visions while surrounded by giggling peers.

While her social reputation feels like it’s hit rock-bottom, Eleanor somehow manages to catch the eye of the popular but mysterious Leigh Forrest, the school’s golden bad-boy. As Eleanor dives deeper into the fantastical dreamworld, the rose-coloured filter wears off and a sense of real danger creeps in, one that threatens her own existence and that of all who call the dreamworld home.

Pulled into a whirlwind of events that shake the two realms, Eleanor is forced to look inside herself and question everything she knows about her reality and those around her.

COX, Adrian

Feb 9, 2024 | *Featured books, Australian, Fiction \ novel, Science Fiction, Western Australia

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ISBN 978-1-923088-71-9
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The Cydarions

A group of dedicated warriors, called the Cydarions, fight for you and your way of life. Using their faith and the Calling to guide their way through a series of adventures to face off with the ultimate evil.

Lucifer’s offspring wreak havoc on interplanetary worlds causing chaos and mayhem. Their unsuspecting citizens fall prey to evil ways, bringing the downfall of society as they know it.

Our heroes step through a portal, from the safety of their hidden citadel on El’ Azar, into unknown places filled with mystery and danger. As they traverse these lands, they learn more about each other and their new surroundings, relying on their training and wits to stay alive.

Will they all survive?

This new breed of devil is getting smarter and the Cydarions are out manoeuvred, with disastrous consequences.

The whole dynamic of the group is affected and they need to adapt.

The mere survival of our worlds depends upon these unknown fighters for justice and peace.

They don’t ask for recognition or payment; they simply ask for faith.

Adrian Cox self-published author

About the Author

Adrian Cox is a British-Australian author who seeks adventure and enjoys learning about different cultures. He lives with an elderly cat and his partner. They both like long walks in the countryside, where inspiration can be found wherever he wanders. Being influenced by his surroundings and current affairs, Adrian is often seen writing down new ideas.

In his spare time, he can be found at his local bar expanding his creativity. He is also an avid Star Wars fan and collector.