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O’CONNOR, S E

Oct 21, 2022 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Fiction \ Novel, Historical Fiction, South Australia

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ISBN 978-1-922890-45-0
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The Ancestral Ring of Hope

A high price for freedom in war torn Hungary

Inspired by true events.

István was a young man when the Iron Curtain blanketed Eastern Europe after the Second World War, vandalising the fabric of Hungarian society. Tortured for criticising the tyranny suffered under Communism, he conspires with likeminded rebels to retaliate and regain their liberty. But the Soviet masters are uncompromising. During twelve days in late 1956, the full might of Russia is unleashed, crushing the revolution. István’s fate is sealed. Fleeing reprisal and certain death is vital for he and his beautiful and beloved wife Natália. The Captain of Gyor Police Headquarters, Viktor Molnár, has other plans, thwarting and executing fugitives. Obsessed with Natália—his new elusive prize—Viktor stops at nothing to attain her.

The Ancestral Ring of Hope is a compelling story of love, grief, courage, and a resolute quest for freedom. Parallels between this novel and the horror unfolding in Ukraine at the hands of Russia’s dictator proves history does repeat. It’s a timely reminder of the fragility of peace and democracy and how easily they can be shattered by tyrants seeking power.

About the Author

Suzi O’Connor was born in Wollongong on the south coast of New South Wales to immigrant parents who fled Hungary after the failed revolution of 1956. This is Suzi’s debut novel, a work inspired by her mother, Katalin, and her deceased father, Fülöp. She lives with her husband, Allan, in Adelaide, South Australia.

MAY, April

Oct 21, 2022 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Christian, Self-help \ Personal Development, Western Australia

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ISBN 978-1-922957-06-1
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The Baby Who Went Straight to Heaven

There once was a baby named Anna Grace… She had beautiful eyes and a pretty face…

Surely, she’d grow up to dance and sing… But instead she did a different thing…

When a baby dies, the grief felt is enormous for a parent. For the parent who already has other small children it is confusing and often difficult to comfort them also, as they themselves struggle to find the right words.

This book will be helpful for such a time as this. It will help those children gain understanding and be comforted. It can also help other family members (who read it to them) open their heart to the One who ‘prepares a place’ in Heaven, for all who love Him. 

Trish Harrop self-published author He is Faithful from A to Z book
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ISBN 978-1-922890-19-1
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He is Faithful from A to Z

79 true accounts of God’s Extraordinary Faithfulness in the life of a very ordinary person

He Is Faithful From A-Z is an encouraging alphabetical arrangement of God’s faithfulness throughout a life of ups and downs.

Abuse, Anger, Addictions, Miraculous interventions, Marriage, Separations, Divine reconciliations. A miracle son, High elevations, The loss of a daughter, Deep devastations, Hearing God’s voice, Seeing His face, Lessons of Trust, Obedience, Grace. Supernatural dreams, Futuristic visions, Angelic visitations, Financial provisions.

Unspeakable Joys, Fear, Strife, Through it all God is faithful in this, my ordinary life.

April May self-published author Petals in the Wasteland
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ISBN 978-1-922957-40-5
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Petals in the Wasteland

A magical, true love story of rescue, romance and redemption

All too often downcast Tessa, is lifted up continuously by her mysterious un-named ‘lover.’ He takes her on a journey of inner healing as well as many adventures of the super-natural kind, of which she ultimately is compelled to share, with the world.

Written for women who long to be accepted and loved unconditionally, particularly those who have struggled with rejection or know the pain of a hard marriage, divorce, abandonment and single-mothering.

Those of us who want to be swept off of our feet and rescued by our beloved Knight in shining armour, who will romance us and care for us, cherish us and never, ever leave us. Women who have been hurt and need to be healed.

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About the Author

April May, author and founder of April May Gems and mother of five, calls home where her heart is, which is either on the sun-kissed coast of Perth, Western Australia or amidst the snow-capped mountains of the beautiful South Island of New Zealand. She is passionate about sharing her stories to encourage and inspire others and to restore hearts that are in need of hope.

Testimonials

This excellent book will ignite your faith, you will be SO blessed, inspired, encouraged and changed!!

Sherlie Eady
[Dedicatee]

I heartily recommend this book for all who are confronted with the difficulties and complexities of life and who desire to understand God’s sovereign purposes and plans in their journey. You will be challenged, confronted, inspired and edified as you read this book

Pastor Phil Howell
[Without Walls Inc]

NICHOLLS, Allan

Oct 14, 2022 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Christian, Fiction \ Novel, Hill of Grace, Mystery Fiction, New South Wales, Sydney

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ISBN 978-1-922803-70-2
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Medeba

HAS AN ARCHAEOLOGIST DISCOVERED THE BONES OF JESUS?

While completing a PhD in archaeology, Siraj finds 2000 year-old bones in a tomb in Madaba, Jordan. His atheist professor and Muslim authorities claim Christianity is finished. But Skye, Siraj’s Christian friend believes otherwise.

With powerful people threatening his life, he must make a decision: faith versus science, Islam versus Christianity.

When new evidence about the bones arrives, he faces the biggest dilemma of his life, which may be over if he makes the wrong decision!

Hill of Grace quality Christian content

BRAND, Anette

Oct 13, 2022 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Children's Books, Education Studies & Teaching, Language \ Culture \ Linguistics, Textbooks \ Workbooks \ Guides

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ISBN 978-1-922890-10-8
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Academic Language Functions

Advanced

Vocabulary, Learning Activities and BOARD GAMES

This book is a great classroom resource for teachers who work in the English Language domain. The content materials are suitable for upper-intermediate and advanced-level English speakers, including school students Year 10 to Year 12, ESL adult learners, and individuals who need to sit the academic IELTS.

The worksheets and board games are designed to facilitate group learning in a fun and interactive way, although students can also do the activities individually.

Another great feature of this resource is that ANSWERS are included!

Academic Language Functions:

  • Introduces a bank of vocabulary with short practice activities
  • Provides opportunities for students to develop speaking skills by playing board games
  • Encourages students to use the target language to improve their writing skills

DICKSON, Peter

Oct 12, 2022 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Health & Wellbeing, Melbourne, Memoir, Sport, Victoria

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ISBN 978-1-922890-68-9
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He was My Brother

The story of Rob Dickson and me

“A compelling story I urge you to read”
Gillon McLachlan, AFL CEO

One phone call, one sudden unexpected tragic event in a distant land. That’s all it took to shatter one man’s world and his close-knit family into a thousand pieces.

The death of Australian football identity, reality TV star and documentary maker Rob Dickson stunned his hundreds of associates and friends across Melbourne’s corporate, sporting and social world.

But none felt it more than his hero-worshipping younger brother, Peter. The bond between them was unbreakable. From an early age they were far more than brothers. They were mates, buddies, best pals and eventually business partners.

Rob’s death hit Peter harder than he or anyone could have imagined. The aftershock has lasted for years, taking its toll not only on Peter’s mental and physical health but also his family and business relationships.

In this uplifting memoir of survival and recovery he tells with brutal honesty of his fight back from intense despair, with Rob as his ever-present inspiration and guide.

He delves back into the pair’s childhood under the strict but loving eye of their Bible-quoting mother, traces Rob’s larrikin rise into the world of Australian Rules and details his ongoing struggles to rival his brother’s skill behind the camera.

An immensely readable story of highs and lows told with the sharp eye of one who has beaten the odds to reach the peak of his profession as an award-winning documentary filmmaker.

“They were the greatest storytellers I’ve ever known, mixing larrikin humor with existential wisdom that left their audiences laughing & crying, spellbound & uplifted. Their love for storytelling and helping others was outshone only by their love for each other”
— Ben Crowe Leadership Mentor & Mindset Coach.

JACOBS, JN

Oct 12, 2022 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Fantasy Fiction, Fiction \ Novel, New South Wales

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ISBN 978-1-922803-83-2
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Warriors’ Descendants

Power of the stone bearers

A looming curse.
A broken life stone.
A good man fights to keep the growing darkness at bay.

Callum, plagued by nightmares of a desolate world, struggles to keep it from bleeding into his life. When he meets the cryptic Vizer, an ancient curse is revealed and Callum learns that he and a group of warriors’ descendants (stone bearers) are at the heart of it all.

He soon finds these stone bearers; and Stacey, Ryan, Paige, and Liam’s lives become entangled in this forgotten war. Callum is left with the challenge of training these new warriors, while they seem determined to tear each other apart.

Will the warriors’ descendants fulfil their destiny in an ancient battle? Or will they risk the fate of the world for a chance at normal?