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A fascinating story of Governor Bligh's trouble-making daughter, Mary, a powerful and determined woman from the bestselling author ofElizabeth and Elizabeth. 'Superb narration and engrossing drama.' Tom Keneally>When three hundred armed soldiers of the Rum Rebellion march on Government House to depose him, the governor is nowhere to be see. Instead, Mary stands defiantly at the gates, fighting them back with just her parasol. Despite being bul...

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When three bombs tore out the heart of Bali and destroyed so many Australian lives in 2002, burns surgeon Professor Fiona Wood and her team were there to help. A pioneer in the field of burns and reconstructive surgery, Fiona made world headlines with the use of her groundbreaking invention of ''spray-on skin'' to help minimise her patients'' terrible scarring.Fiona was later made Australian of the Year, voted Australia''s Most Trusted Person ...

The Illustrated Courtroom: 50+ Years of Court Art is the second edition of 2014's acclaimed book, updated with even more headline-makers including: Harvey Weinstein, Jeffrey Epstein, R. Kelly, Bill Cosby, football icon Tom Brady, Donald Trump, drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, tattooed rapper, Tekashi 6ix9ine and more. Named a 2014 Times Literary Supplement "Book of the Year" and one of Kirkus Reviews' "Best Books of 2014, " its past honors...

Ecological Guide to the Mosses and Common Liverworts of the Northeast is an essential introduction to identifying mosses and common liverworts found in the northeastern United States and Canada. This richly illustrated guide, organized by substrate, offers readers with little prior experience or knowledge an intuitive, easy-to-use method for distinguishing over 250 species of bryophytes in the field.Sue Alix Williams teaches us how to narrow d...

A story of friendship like no other... breathtaking in its tenderness and inspiration.' The Hon. Dame Quentin Bryce AD CVOTwo incredible women, an unlikely friendship, and a united mission to save the lives of some of the world's poorest and most desperate women.Healing Lives reveals the untold tale of Mamitu Gashe, Dr Catherine Hamlin's protégée, and the inspiring almost 60-year friendship between the two women.In 1962, three years after Drs ...

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A fun, rhyming picture book for ages 3-12 and APPROVED FOR SCHOOLS. Follow Ruthie through her days as her family stays-at-home during a pandemic. Full of peace, kindness, and patience, with a little laughter and tons of real life, hilarious raccoon pictures gathered from miscellaneous Google users (full credit will be given upon collected knowledge). $2.00 from every book sale is donated to the Guardian Gals, Inc. scholarship fund in Gaylord, ...

While many texts characterize themselves as having either a "user" approach or a "preparer" approach, Williams' Financial Accounting is written for faculty who want to strike a balance between these approaches. Business majors will find relevance in the "Ethics, Fraud & Corporate Governance, " "Your Turn" and "Case in Point" boxes throughout the chapters while accounting majors will receive a firm grounding in accounting basics that will prepa...

Be Brave! Hurry, there's the school bell! The first day of school is an exciting one filled with anxious thoughts and fearful moments. Brooke Lynn overcomes her fears by meeting new friends, along with a warm smile from her teacher. Being inclusive of others, kindness, sharing and keeping a positive attitude throughout the day, helps Brooke Lynn ease into her new environment. A young girl brings us along on this sweet, heartfelt story as she w...

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Brooke Lynn has never been to the big ocean and is excited for this seashore adventure. From digging her toes into the soft, warm sand to the smell of salt air tickling her nose, along with the sounds of the coast, big waves, tall sandcastles, colorful seashells, all add to this vibrant story. What treasures will she find? The Boardwalk ahead offers rides, cotton candy, and plenty of fun games. MY LIL' BIG OCEAN, Book 2 of The BROOKE LYNN Adve...

In one little girl's quest to find a ladybug who she and her mother let go the day before, her journey is filled with longing. My Lil' Ladybug Friend is a must-read for children of all ages. One of the more tender Children's stories I've read to date. Snatch a tissue!" Susan Wingate, Amazon Bestseller and award-winning author. Brooke Lynn's adventurous, yet hasty search for her ladybug friend, leads her to the final discovery -- right in her b...

Ready to Come About is the story of an improbable year sailing the North Atlantic, through which author Sue Williams grew to believe that there is no gift more precious than the liberty to chart one's own course and that risk is a good thing ... sometimes, at least.

I believe that nothing is impossible if you dare to dream, plan and take action. I'm an ordinary girl who simply refused to give up on a dream, and that's all it takes to succeed in life." Alyssa Azar is unstoppable. When she was just eight years old, she walked the gruelling Kokoda Track, the youngest person in the world to do so. At twelve she climbed the ten highest peaks in Australia. Two years later she touched the top of Mount Kilimanjar...

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This is the life story of Father Bob Maguire - a rare behind-the-scenes look at the much-loved "people's priest". The enigmatic champion of the down-and-out was shaped by a lonely childhood in poor circumstances, an early priesthood that collided with the upheaval of Vatican 11 and working with the army during the Vietnam War. This is a lively portrait of the man behind the resilient social activist and popular media performer who refuses to b...

A walk around the farmyard becomes an exuberant event for the small child featured in this simple repetitive tale. went walking. / What did you see? / I saw a brown horse looking at me.The same motif introduces a black cat, a red cow, a green duck, a pink pig, and a yellow dog. The illustrations are a rich interpretation of the short, spare story line".--"The Horn Book