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WHITE, John

Jun 14, 2023 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Autobiography, Memoir, Victoria

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ISBN 978-1-922957-81-8
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The Clock Keeps Ticking

Having to throw a lot of punches for protection was a way of life in the Navy! Survival depended on how willing I was to stand up to a culture that left many unable to defend themselves. I did a lot of the heavy lifting for them. My experiences in the Navy taught me about not backing down and letting others walk over me. Of course, this comes at a price, mentally, physically and emotionally.

I had to create ways to not only survive, but to prosper. The lessons learnt in the Navy certainly stayed with me through relationships and business and it came with good times and bad times.

This book is about coming from nothing and ending up in a reasonably good place. I’m not quite at peace with myself yet; I’m a work in progress and I’m looking to turn the next page and see what awaits. Read this book and learn how I survived, what drove me and how I keep moving forward.

The Clock Keeps Ticking. Tick, Tick, Tick.

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TROISE-HARRISON, Sandra

Jun 7, 2023 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Children's Books, Victoria

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ISBN 978-1-922890-27-6
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Oh No! Mummy’s Cooking Vegetables Again

Just when Bianca thought she was a clever little girl not eating her vegetables, an unexpected friend shows up…

Will Bianca ever eat her vegetables?

About the Author

Born in Melbourne, Victoria Sandra was raised by two Italian migrant parents who immensely valued education. As a result, Sandra’s childhood was immersed in both English and Italian literature and from a very early age she knew that she would become a secondary school English teacher. This vocation would provide the platform to impart and instil a love of reading and the written word upon all students entrusted in her care.

Further, Sandra has always been an avid reader with a flair for imaginative writing and a passion for fine art which has inspired her to write her first children’s book. As a mother of two daughters, she values the importance of providing her children with a healthy balanced lifestyle. Sandra was inspired by the famous portrait head painting “The Greengrocer” by the Italian painter Giuseppe Arcimboldo. Her vision was born from this inspiration, compelled, and moved to write a story to assist parents throughout their journey, evoking a true sense of enjoyment for children when eating their vegetables.

FRANKLIN, Kathy

Jun 5, 2023 | *Featured books, Australian, Poetry

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ISBN 978-1-922957-79-5 
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Within and Beneath my Heart

Within and Beneath My Heart is about my most deepest feelings and emotions.

They are a window into my soul of love, hurt, life, destiny and dreams.

I find it so easy to write these feelings and express my thoughts as poetry.

All the words I find so difficult to say in person.

They are a reflection of who I am as a woman, mother, friend and lover.

About the Author

Kathy A. Franklin was born at Bankstown Hospital in 1972. She lived mostly in the Western Suburbs of Sydney and was raised by her single father.

DE PALO, Tania

May 31, 2023 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Adelaide, Australian, Medical, Memoir, Poetry, South Australia

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ISBN 978-1-922957-77-1
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The Day the Doctors Broke My Vagina and Brain

Raw poetry

A broken body and soul finding the healing of the spirit through trauma and pain.

This powerful book chronicles Tania’s life of unimaginable trauma, captured in stunning poetic form. From the young age when a brick was thrown at her head, to the brutal medical procedure that left her with the worst pain imaginable, Tania’s journey has been a constant battle. But through it all, she has shown extraordinary resilience and determination to heal herself and give back to others. In this unique memoir, Tania uses poetry to convey the depth of her emotions and experiences, taking readers on an unforgettable experience of triumph over adversity.

The day the doctors broke my vagina and brain is a must-read for anyone seeking inspiration and hope in the face of life’s challenges. Discover life in Tania’s story, despite everything.

PLANT, Beckie

May 24, 2023 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Children's Books, New South Wales, Painting & Illustration

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ISBN 978-1-923443-64-8
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Friends, it starts with hello

Making new friends can feel a little scary but all it takes is one small word to open the door to something amazing.

This heartwarming, rhyming story, gently explores the internal worries children often face when meeting someone new.

Through charming characters and sweet illustrations, Friends it starts with Hello encourages young readers to overcome fear, take a chance, and discover the fun to be found with friends.

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ISBN 978-1-922957-60-3
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Amazing like You

A book to grow identity and self-esteem

What makes you amazing?

We can tell our children how amazing they are, or we can help them learn why they’re amazing.

This book uses rhyme and illustration to teach our children to name the qualities that make them amazing.

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ISBN 978-1-923265-10-3
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Bob Anxiety and Me

 

A book to look at anxiety in a fun way and learn some easy strategies

A story about Bob – a helpful friend who can light your way through the struggles of anxiety and make sense of big worries.

Bob will remind you that you are brave, courageous and amazing – even if you are a little bit scared. You can get through anything with Bob by your side.

About the Author

Beckie always wanted to write a children’s book—but it seemed as far away as the stars.

Then one day, Beckie decided she won’t ever know how far the stars actually are until she started walking—so she just started taking steps—some days big ones, some days little ones and the stars moved closer.

On other days, Beckie studied Developmental Trauma, Art therapy, youth work and Counselling, working in youth mental health to help others find their stars and start walking.

CARROLL, Ivor John

May 24, 2023 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Adelaide, Australian, Autobiography, Justice \ Law \ Crime, South Australia

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ISBN 978-1-922957-33-7
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We Sweep the Streets

A police story based on fact

Ivor John Carroll—later to become known as ‘Chris’ short for ‘Xmas Carroll’ but affectionately called ‘Xmas’ by those that knew him well—a self-confessed ratbag—takes us on a sometimes comical and at times emotional journey through what it was to be a ‘copper’ during the 1940-50s.

The array of fascinating characters with whom he worked—some loved, some hated—the continually changing states of ‘the job’, and the many and varied ‘cases’ on which he worked, are related in a frank, politically incorrect and unfiltered manner—he pulls no punches.

These stories would almost certainly have been lost to time had Xmas’ youngest daughter, Vicki, not decided to dust off the hand-typed, yellowing, faded pages (remember typewriters?)—and retype, reformat, edit, and have published these intriguing, true telling’s of a hard but honest man. It could not have been done without the support and help of her husband, Tony, and his capable literary skills. It was a labour of love and a tribute to her father.

These stories are an important part of a legacy that Chris had always wanted to leave to his family—bringing these pages into the light have made that dream a reality.

We Sweep the Streets: A Police Story Based on Fact is the first in what was to be a duology, spanning IJ Carroll’s entire career. However, searches to date have yet to uncover a complete copy of the second manuscript… But the search continues.