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HANDBY, Bob

Dec 1, 2021 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Autobiography, Victoria

You will go, won't you? by self-published author Bob Handby
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ISBN 978-1-922722-18-8
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You will go, won’t you?

A telephone call ‘out of the blue’ started Bob’s 30 year career with the Red Cross and Red Crescent evaluating and providing safe water and public health projects throughout the world.

Released from his duties in local government, he undertook humanitarian missions to conflicts including the ‘Bush War’ in Uganda, Kurds fleeing Saddam Hussein in Northern Iraq, genocide in Rwanda and civil war in Sri Lanka. Other missions were to natural disasters in the Pacific Island countries, Pakistan, Myanmar and the Boxing Day Tsunami. Bob worked in Sierra Leone during the height of the Ebola outbreak.

Bob Handby’s story tells of his day to day life in the field – sad, humorous and confronting. At times facing danger and challenges, whilst working with the local people who showed incredible bravery and resilience.

When things are difficult they take a long time to fix, when they are impossible they take a little bit longer.

Bob Handby, self-published author of You will go, won't you?

About the Author

Robert (Bob) Handby is retired and lives in Port Fairy, Australia with his wife Judi. He is in demand to pass on his experience and knowledge. People are intrigued by his stories working as an aid worker in the field.

Bob was awarded the Order of Australia in 2018 in recognition of his international humanitarian work.

 
 

COOK, Bill

Nov 25, 2021 | *listed, Adelaide, Australian, Autobiography, Design, South Australia, The Arts

Bill Cook artist self-published author a deeper beauty art book cover
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ISBN 978-1-743058-83-1
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A Deeper Beauty

Obsessed by the human form, Bill Cook bucked the 1970s trend of abstract art, focusing instead on figurative painting and drawing during his art studies at the prestigious South Australian School of Art in North Adelaide. In addition to his paintings and drawings, he was soon producing political cartoons, caricatures and illustrations for a range of publications.

Over a career spanning five decades, he has produced a substantial oeuvre in a range of media and styles, most recently ceramic sculptures that combine ‘the complexity of his painterly works with a multi-angled human ceramic canvas’, and works that reference the ‘exile, longing and marginalisation’ of migration.

artist Bill Cook in his studio

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Bill’s work is held in numerous public collections including the National Gallery of Victoria, several universities and in private collections nationally and internationally.

HANNAH, Peter

Nov 4, 2021 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Biography, History, Military

A Treasure to the Service by Peter Hannah
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ISBN 978-1-922629-73-9
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A Treasure to the Service

The Historical Memoirs and a Biography of Admiral Sir Richard Goodwin Keats.

Built around a hand-written memoir this work examines the career, life and character of Nelson’s favourite captain who remains a neglected star of the Age of Sail.

An active career in the Royal Navy spanning the American and French Wars saw Keats showcasing his skills as one of the most talented sea officers of his generation.

Possessing a touch for navigation in difficult waters, topped with a degree of daring and incomparable seamanship, Keats was sure to prove himself at sea: whether in a frigate squadron, as captain of a ship of the line or a flag officer, but showed himself equally capable as a diplomat, as Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Newfoundland and for many years Governor and one of the Commissioners of the Royal Hospital Greenwich.

About the Author

Peter Hannah is a lawyer and amateur historian with a family connection to Admiral Keats and an interest in the Age of Sail. He has previously contributed to works in the law and maritime heritage. A project to transcribe a handwritten memoir of the Admiral’s naval career led to further investigation and to a more significant undertaking examining the totality of his career and seeking a more detailed understanding of the character of Nelson’s favourite captain.

 
 

MULLION, James

Oct 22, 2021 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Design, Memoir, New South Wales, Poetry

Pussilanimous by self-published author James Mullion
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ISBN 978-1-922722-02-7
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Pusillanimous

Perversity – to deviate from the truth. Not to deviate from what is expects of you as a father or a person holding a position of power. (authority).
Undermine – to erode the foundation of… Not to erode the child’s faith and trust.
Sensibility – The quality of being able to respond to complexed emotions. In this case the victim and the long term affects.
Inre – In the matter of (this story).
Life – Existence
Logic – Reasoning.
And
Nous – Common sense.
Including
Meaningful – Serious, important thinking of your actions.
Openness
Uupon
Self – An individual – you.

LINLEY, Carol

Sep 28, 2021 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Adelaide, Australian, Biography, South Australia

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ISBN 978-1-922629-86-9
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Tapestries of Time

Carol Linley with Margot J.

Luisa Kelly always believed in her Pa Angus’ foretelling that one day she would tell her story. He had implied during an extremely tough time in her life that there was a greater purpose to all Luisa was experiencing and that one day she would share it with the world. She patiently waited and waited for the right time and means. Once that opportunity arose, Luisa bravely embarked on an incredible journey.

Tapestries of Time is the product of her exploration. What has evolved is the narrative of an incredibly resilient woman reflecting on her life. Remarkable vulnerability is contained in Luisa’s recollections, inseparable from the courage exposed when extremely raw, deep and difficult emotions surfaced.
Yes, this book is about remembering and retelling. Yet the cumulative process has been purposeful in the coalescence of her transformation; in enabling Luisa to reflect, reveal and reclaim her heart’s truths, thereby rediscovering her true nature. Amidst the plethora of colours, images, emotions and situations offered, you will undoubtably find yourself somewhere in her tapestry picture.

BECK, Lucy

Sep 15, 2021 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Autobiography, Children's Books, Health & Wellbeing, Medical
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ISBN 978-1-922629-52-4
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Take it On

Lucy was diagnosed with cancer when she was just 6 years old. “Take it on” written by Lucy herself details her journey and is intended to help other young people who may be starting their own journey, what they can expect to feel and experience along the way.

 

About the Author

Hi, I’m Lucy.
I was diagnosed when I was 6. Before I knew I had cancer, I was feeling very sick in the mornings and would vomit. After that, I would be fine. I found out I had cancer after I had a CT scan, which was done in a big loud donut shaped machine. 
Have you had one of them?
Through this new journey, it’s ok to feel scared; I know I was! Lots of things are going to change, but just remember there are lots of people around you who can help and explain any questions you may have. My family, including my Mum, Dad and Brother were always there for me no matter what, and still are today.
So… Do whatever you can to beat this monster! I know you can do it; after all, this is your journey.