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South Australia’s Motoring Heritage – a Pictorial – Pre-order

Feb 4, 2025 | *Featured books, Adelaide, Australian, Design, History, History showcase, Social Sciences \ Politics \ Government, South Australia, Sport

South Australia's Motoring History bok by Richard Mareschel

From social and cultural impact, to sport and the famous Bay to Birdwood rally, the early automobiles were a driving factor in shaped South Australia’s vibrant history

Researched and curated by Adelaide-based historian Richard Maerschel email: [email protected]

Printed mid-2026 for publishing distribution late 2026

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Panelist ~ 2025 Indie Author Book Festival
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RAMANATHAPILLAI, Rajmohan

Feb 3, 2025 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Justice \ Law \ Crime, Photography, Poetry, Social Sciences \ Politics \ Government, Victoria

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ISBN 978-1-923333-44-4
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Turtles Without a Sandy Beach

 

Hope of Sri Lankan Tamil Survivors

The book records the memories of Sri Lankan Tamil survivors who lived through war for over three decades. By creating a three-dimensional presentation, this book provides a dignified healing space for hallowing the memories of those survivors.

First, it uses poetry to capture human rights violations and unspeakable memories.

Second, each poem in this collection tells a story inspired by actual events without fully revealing the graphic nature of life in war. The book creates a healing space for those memories through nature photography.

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About the Author

 

Dr. Rajmohan Ramanathapillai is a native of Sri Lanka who grew up through civil unrest to become a human rights advocate, poet, and photographer.

With a master’s in Religious Studies and a PhD in Philosophy from McMaster University, Canada, Dr. Rajmohan taught philosophy,
peace, and human rights across the world. He has successfully directed programs aimed to promote peace, including the “Culture of Peace” program for the children of Tamil refugees and the Tamil Diaspora community in Toronto, and the “Kindness is Contagious” program for African American children.

Since moving to Australia, Dr. Rajmohan has completed a master’s in counseling from Monash University and worked as a trauma counselor, providing trauma therapy for torture and trauma survivors of asylum seekers and refugees around the world. Now, he serves as a Family Violence Therapeutic specialist supporting women and children.

Dr. Rajmohan hopes that his poetry collection, Turtles Without a Sandy Beach, will educate and inspire us all on matters of human rights and survival.

BALL, Michael

Jan 30, 2025 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Action Adventure, Adelaide, Australian, Fiction \ Novel, South Australia, Thriller Fiction, Young Adult Fiction

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Zoe baird

 

Pathogens & Popstars

Sometimes Grit Matters More Than Being Prepared

When a chaotic car chase brings long-hidden family secrets crashing into the open, Zoe’s world is turned upside-down. Thrust into a shadowy realm of spies with murder on their minds, she must stop a deadly pathogen from devastating her hometown—all while
trying to keep up appearances at school.

Armed with little more than her wits and determination, Zoe faces impossible odds in a game she never signed up for—but one she must win. The stakes couldn’t be higher, and failure isn’t an option.

Written by a veteran with over a decade of experience in military intelligence, Zoe Baird: Pathogens and Popstars delivers a grounded, realistic spy thriller perfect for fans of Alex Rider. Packed with high-stakes action and moral complexity, this story redefi nes the young adult espionage genre.

About the Author

 

Michael Ball is an Australian author with a past as intriguing as his books. Through 11 years as a military intelligence analyst and his current role at Disaster Relief Australia, Michael has encountered an incredible range of people with extraordinary experiences. These encounters fuel his writing, which delves into the gritty realities of hidden worlds, the tough decisions made by the few for the good of the many, and the power of resilience and determination over intellect or skill. Through his stories, Michael explores themes of resilience and agency, always reminding readers, “It is never too dark to dream, nor too late to step foot on your own path.”

KESKESIADIS, Tara

Jan 30, 2025 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Alternative Spirituality, Australian, Health & Wellbeing, Manual \ Training Material, Memoir, Psychology \ Mental Health, Self-help \ Personal Development, Victoria

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Turning Pain Into Purpose

 

If you aren’t where you want to be, you haven’t become who you need to be

USE YOUR PAIN AS A CATALYST FOR SUCCESS.

Just as Kintsugi, the ancient Japanese art, celebrates the beauty of mending broken pottery with gold, this book serves as a metaphor for life. It encourages us and illustrates how we can perceive the broken and fractured parts of ourselves – and others – as opportunities to infuse resilience, beauty, and character into our life’s journey.

Be empowered to overcome your challenges and uncover your true potential with the powerful 777 Pathway. Within these beautiful
pages, explore a guide that will assist you in dismantling the cycle of setbacks rooted in self-doubt and ingrained habits.

We are always just one decision away from a transformation, one decision away from forging a new path. Take action and choose to be the creator of your life rather than a victim of your circumstances. It’s time to decide what kind of life you want – and say no to everything that isn’t that.

DOUGLAS, Owen

Jan 30, 2025 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Autobiography, Health & Wellbeing, Memoir, Psychology \ Mental Health

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My Soul To Your Soul

 

A Memoir
From Early Life to Times As a Psychiatric Nurse

Raised by a father battling undiagnosed mental illness, he learned the virtues of stoicism and warmth, transforming his pain into a source of strength. During his life, he navigated his own path to mental wellness, channelling his experiences into a career as a compassionate psychiatric nurse.
 
This compelling autobiography uncovers his inspiring odyssey, showing how his personal battles have shaped his professional choices and fuelled his commitment to helping others find the light within the darkness.

FINN, Greta Lily

Jan 30, 2025 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Fiction \ Novel, Historical Fiction

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ISBN 978-1-923386-28-0
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Freddie

 

Taken From A String Of Golden Threads

Freddie is a poignant tale set in early 20th century rural Australia, capturing the life of a boy born into a family expecting a girl. Delicate and beautiful, Freddie stood out from his two older brothers, not just for his appearance but for the silent struggles he would come to face. Growing up at a time when society held rigid views on gender and sexuality, Freddie navigates life in a close-minded community, where his differences are met with confusion, judgment, and silence.
 
Written by Greta Lily Finn in the 1970s, Freddie was never published during her lifetime. The manuscript, tucked away in a drawer, was discovered by her granddaughter years after Finn’s death. Honoring her grandmother’s legacy, she brought Freddie’s story to light, offering readers a heart-wrenching journey through the eyes of a man shaped by societal norms that offered little room for love or understanding.
 
The novel opens with an older Freddie, disheveled and homeless, barely scraping by. His fragile existence belies a life of resilience and quiet defiance. Freddie is a powerful narrative of identity, isolation, and survival, set against the backdrop of a world unwilling to accept difference.

A Note From The Publisher

GRETA LILY FINN, affectionately known as Lil and orphaned at the tender age of six, was a compassionate, open-minded, resourceful and talented woman. Raised by her grandmother in Orange, NSW, Lil possessed the gift of storytelling, something inherited from her estranged father.
Lil had seven children, who filled her heart with love and purpose, but only after they left home did she turn her hand to writing, and the idea of the ‘Freddie Story’ was born.
 
Lil’s children, including my mother, knew about the ‘Freddie Story’, but surprisingly none of them felt inclined to read it.
During the Covid lockdown of 2020, I decided to transcribe her elegantly handwritten pages to give them the new life that they deserved. I was determined to share it with you all.
 
I want to acknowledge my Aunty Jenny, who lovingly preserved the manuscript and introduced me to the treasures it held within. I am forever grateful for her ongoing support, kindness and unwavering love throughout this journey.
 
My deepest appreciation to my cousin Ian Brown, my advisor, editor and biggest supporter since the idea first came to light.
 
Michelle Thompson
Granddaughter of Lil
Sydney, NSW, Australia, 2024