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Fifteen year-old Elizabeth has been handed a briefcase full of incriminating documents by her dying uncle, documents wanted by a gang of crooks. In desperation she flees into the bush, where she encounters seventeen year-old Cadet Under-Officer Graham Kirk and his platoon of army cadets. Graham decides to hide Elizabeth until he can contact the authorities. But how? And who can he trust? As the days go by the crooks become ever more desperate. Graham's leadership and character are put to the test in the most challenging adventure of his young life.Set in the savannah country of inland North Queensland, this fast-paced action-adventure story will keep you guessing right until the very end. Read on and join with the cadets on an adventure of a lifetime.ABOUT THE AUTHOR:Christopher Cummings is a Vietnam veteran, teacher, parent, traveller, Officer of Cadets, and author of 35 books. Bushwalking, history and travel have added depth to his experiences. He grew up in Cairns and Cape York Peninsula, experiencing many adventures in the North Queensland bush and at sea in his father's ships, adventures he has woven into his books.
A banker's throat is cut in the driveway of his Sydney home, triggering a chain of events that had been set into motion one hundred years earlier on the other side of the world.In Moscow at the turn of the Twentieth Century, Senior Investigator Maksim Rysakov is investigating the brutal murders of young women by a clever and psychopathic serial killer. From each victim, the murderer takes a gruesome trophy. The only clue is "a man who walks like a wolf." Two World Wars and a Cold War later, The Morozov Inheritance is about to reach its devastating conclusion.
Alice Martin is a seemingly normal suburban housewife. Then she attends a party and is never seen again. Her husband, Professor Jack Martin, is the prime suspect in her disappearance, but Detective Sergeant Nic Rysakov isn't so sure.Unfortunately for DS Rysakov the case turns cold: nobody saw her at the party and nobody saw her leave. Alice Martin is a mystery. There are simply no leads, except for one. When three hundred million dollars is stolen from an investment bank in Nassau, DS Rysakov seeks the help of Will Callaghan, CEO of the Natalyia Trust. He reluctantly follows the money trail, a trail that leads to the inner sanctums of the international corporate world, a high stakes world of secrets, revenge, prostitution, insider trading, and murder.A world in which six degrees of separation means nobody is safe...
Mama is a true life story about growing up under difficult circumstances. Marijke is ten years old when her beloved Mama dies. The many changes in her life that ensue send her into turmoil. Hurt, angry, confused, she rides an emotional roller-coaster through adolescence trying to come to grips with the loss of her mother. Told with subtle humour, this little personal drama is a joy to read.ABOUT THE AUTHOR:Marijke Lockwood was an auditor before she began writing for enjoyment after retiring from the workforce. Used to writing long legal and financial reports, she relished the idea of writing with emotion and from the heart. Born in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, in 1947, she was the fourth of twelve children. With her parents and (then) six sisters and two brothers she migrated to Tasmania, Australia, in 1960. Married to George since 1967, they have two adult children, Paul and Fiona. Marijke and George are well travelled and visit the Netherlands regularly, where she enjoys absorbing the culture and history of her birth-country, and visiting her large extended family.
In 1847 the love for a woman and a debt of honour threatens to destroy two men in the harsh penal colony of Norfolk Island. , Driven by intense jealousy and guilt, Lieutenant Edmund Thornton sets out to destroy convicted felon, Michael Hanlon, both of whom share a love for Sarah Henshall. Her unexpected arrival on the island sets into motion a series of tragic events. Can Edmund slay the beast of jealousy and find redemption? Or must he accept his fate and risk losing forever the woman he can no longer live without? The Author:Since early childhood, Josephine de Moor has held a fascination of Australian history, with its convict past being an all-consuming passion. Norfolk Island and its second convict settlement has especially captivated her. As a volunteer at the Queensland Genealogical Society she has also helped many families discover their historical origins. She lives in Brisbane with her husband. Heart of a Beast is her first work of fiction.
Fleeing the dreaded plague that has struck his village, the orphaned Giacomo heads to the mountains and its mysterious Golden City in search of the Elixir of Life, the only thing that can save the village and the woman he loves. His quest brings him face to face with the Six Thieves, cunning enemies that will stop at nothing to see him fail, and even with the Angel of Death herself.In the tradition of The Pilgrim Chronicles set by Samantha Honeycomb, The Golden Chalice is a compelling adventure story of self-discovery.Scott Zarcinas was born in South Australia and studied as a pediatrician before embarking on his Life Purpose as a writer. He lives in Adelaide with his wife and daughters.
For twelve-year-old battleship hobbyist, Graham Kirk, opportunities like this don't come along every day. He jumps at the chance to fulfil his dream of becoming a sailor like his father and enlists as a navy cadet. But he has discovered girls and is torn between doing what's right and doing what's forbidden. When at a party, Graham overhears a terrorist plot to sink a US navy destroyer as it sails into Cairns harbour. But who should he tell when his superiors don't trust him? And what role does his new girlfriend, Thelma, have to play? Is she just an innocent anti-war protestor, or has his desire for her blinded him to the awful truth? His initiation into the navy cadets comes with some unexpected-and dangerous-complications... and Graham quickly learns that there's no substitute for self-respect and being true to yourself.
Ever wondered why 'his' doesn't have a Z? Or what on Earth is O doing in 'won'? Ever asked why GH is in 'through'? Or what is the point of silent letters? At last a book which spills the beans on English spelling.English spelling has rules and lots of them. Paquita Boston explains why English spelling is so difficult, much harder than spelling in most other languages. Boston also reveals the various codes that govern English spelling and describes how these codes are keys to hidden treasure, the cultural inheritance of all English speaking people.Boston treats spelling as a game as serious as any sport, with as many rules and as many game changes. After reading this book you'll actually enjoy spelling and no longer view English as a 'funny language without many spelling rules'. Instead, you will want to share the inside story on English spelling with young and old.
Simply delightful. Experience London's famous landmarks and events through the eyes of fairies. Dance with the performers of Covent Garden. Fly around Piccadilly Circus. Join the Changing of the Guard. Walk on the Tower Bridge. Take a ride on the London Underground. Play tennis on Wimbledon's Centre Court.Every page uncovers a secret as each illustration and poetry beautifully paints the hidden world of fairies that lies within everyday London. See the UK's largest city in a whole new perspective. Welcome to A Secret London. Biography:A Secret London is the collaborative project of Matthew Green and Kristine Valenzuela, authors of A Secret Sydney and Monster Circus.
The Savage brothers are at it again! This time, Des leads them into more misadventure on the sun-drenched Island of Mallorca. His escapades put them at logger heads with a Colombian cartel, the Russian mafia, and neo-Nazis. Oh, and let's not forget the dreaded Guardia de Saville! Join in the fun and mayhem as his brothers, Chaz and Vincent Savage, attempt to extract their disaster-prone brother from each debacle. In the process they find themselves embroiled in a mysterious disappearance, missing treasure, and the sinking of a luxury superyacht! Strap in for a Spanish adventure with surprises and a colourful group of characters at every turn.
Grace thinks everything about her life is wrong. When the Wind makes a dramatic entry into her life, it forces Grace to question her sense of reality. Despite her initial reluctance, Grace and the Wind gradually develop an intense relationship through a series of extraordinary conversations.The Wind teaches Grace to perceive life through the wisdom conveyed in nature's rhythms-circadian cycles, tidal and lunar sequences and the movements of the seasons-so that nature's intelligence becomes her intelligence. Grace struggles with the teachings, but with the Wind as her guide she discovers how everything creates out of patterns. Could the key to flowing with the rhythms of nature, and not against them, be found in the essence of her name?In Grace and the Wind, futurist Kristina Dry¿a delivers a modern allegorical novel on how the very nature of life itself is expressed and experienced as rhythmic patterns of energy.
The collection of poems Desires Dreams and Thoughts in Between has arisen from the many inspirations in life that prompt inner emotions and set the cogs of the mind turning. Often we may analyse our own behavioural patterns. We share feelings amongst friends, formulate ideas and gain wisdom by increasing our knowledge through life's lessons. The words within are responses to the flow of thoughts produced from such occasions.The Poet:Mel Stewart finds her inspiration from life's colourful journey and is especially drawn to nature where she puts pen to paper to express her emotions about everyday occurrences. Living on the mid north coast of N.S.W. Australia provides an abundance of natural water resources for Mel to further her creativity in photography. She enjoys sharing her own thoughts and feelings about love and laughter, and the ups and downs that confront us on a daily basis, maintaining a positive outlook and her choice to find happiness in the simplest of things.
In the year 1213, Rolf, son of Ranulf and Switha, is ordered to abandon the family farm and pursue a life in the priesthood. Accepting his fate, Rolf is taken to Buckfast Abbey, where he is initially pleased with his life, settling in seamlessly and learning new skills. However, following a clash of personalities, Rolf is expelled from the Abbey and thrown into a whirlwind journey, colliding with travelling players, Lords and Noblemen. But can a chance meeting with a member of the Knights Guild drastically turn his misfortune around?
From the creators of A Secret Sydney and A Secret London. Roll Up! Roll Up! Roll Up! The Monster Circus is in town!Cuddly Monsters. Hairy Monsters. Big Monsters. Small Monsters. Flying out of cannons and riding floating balloons. Pulling out magical bunnies, their tricks you'll see soon. Join these friendly monsters on an out of this world experience, capturing the magical ways of a circus where anything can happen. And they can't do it without you.
Surviving the Narcissist's Dance is designed to serve both as a story of survival and as a warning to others who may have doubts or suspicions that their partner is suffering from NPD. It allows people in similar situations to have a clearer view of what they are experiencing, or have gone through, as well as recover and move on.
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