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In 1969, a home-made bomb explodes in the sleazy heart of Brisbane's Fortitude Valley, killing eleven people, and igniting a controversy that could threaten the government itself. When small-time criminal Johnny Arnold is charged, his fight for justice sets two men - father, then son - on a collision course with the state's most powerful men. Set against the backdrop of Queensland's seedy underworld of criminals and cops, Cop This! is a ...

In this introspective collection of poems, Wade explores the intricacies of the human experience and invites the reader to take a journey into the depths of the human heart and emerge transformed. Through haunting imagery and evocative language, with themes of grief, self-discovery and resilience woven throughout, Wade bares his soul on each page. Each raw and honest verse reminds us of the beauty and fragility of life, and the power of the...

Hidden among the sands of the Kalcool desert, the village of Sharacan is all that remains of a once vibrant trading city. Jarrak, an archaeologist who arrives from across the vast and desolate lands, encounters Hestean, an inquisitive teen who finds employment with him on the archaeology trail. The Black Robes of the College, who now rule Sharacan, are a sinister sect who seek to thwart the pair. With their vendetta against women who gain kno...

Justice and War Crimes traces the creation of the Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) in early 1994 prior to the arrival of the first Prosecutor, Richard Goldstone and his two successors, and details the Tribunal's incredible journey towards its total success. Much of this story has never been told before. It is a personal and unique look at the inner workings of the OTP (from 1994 to 2004), the first international criminal court since Nuremburg.It...

Forever Purrfect is a captivating and poignant tale of the life of an extraordinary cat name Sylvester. From the highs to the lows his story exemplifies the unconditional love and companionship we share with a beloved animal friend. Forever Purrfect is a must read for anyone that loves animals. It is a timely lesson that our animal friends love us more that we can possibly image and their unconditional love lasts forever perfect.

Follow the adventures of Karla, the Noosa koala, and her friend Chloe, as they meet new friends and discover snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef. A charming tale written in rhyme by Fizzi and delightfully illustrated by Lili.

A collection of short stories, where most are Amazing, Funny and Happy. Some are designed to bring the 'feel good' moment when reading, and others have an Ironic twist. These stories could be conversation starters and read at a party or gathering. Stories about horses, zoo animals, spaceships, the Melbourne Cup, bungee jumping, and much more. Marc wrote the stories to help him with his depression and deal him with boredom, to make him lau...

The greatest wealth is health. - Virgil A practical guide that helps you use the power of your mind to manage your health. Dr Paul Allin draws on his years of experience as a doctor to provide this simple toolkit for those looking to improve their health and become less reliant on medication. Many of us experience anxiety, depression, stress, obesity, chronic pain, insomnia, and adversity. A Guide to Mentally Managing Illness looks at ...

Nalule's Travels and Adventures is the autobiography of a feminist, activist and researcher who acted against atrocities and abuses perpetrated on conflict survivors of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) and torture to aim to improve survivors' rights to international health, care, and justice.¿ Dr Helen Liebling's early life of disruption and family separation, led to a passion for advocating for the rights of those who survived human ri...

The Alternation and The Confusion are two German plays that until now have not been published. Printed in English and German, the plays are a tribute to their late writer, Gerhard Waizmann. The Alternation" A play about a seemingly idealistic poet who wants to overthrow the dictator, Terra the Supreme Wise. As the play progresses it becomes apparent the poet is only presenting his humanitarian values - and his love for Terra's helper and par...

1949, Viti Levu, Fiji The Pacific Sugar Company¿has an iron grip on the lives of its famers. The Indian-Fijian workers spend¿hot days in the sun, just as their ancestors did, brought to Fiji as indentured servants. Not much has changed over the generations. Death has become a regular part of their lives. Akbar Khan loses one too many friends tömurder and starts to fight back against the shackles of his life. Ted Chambers, the local wh...

Humanity is built on blood, not feathers. "In the beginning there was darkness, and it is in this darkness that we will one day return. Some will find that they thrive in the rawest of shadows, whilst others will merely learn to survive in the harshest." In the wasteland, her poem was nameless. Underground, a man she never understood called it Salvation. The world has ended, but in a bitter twist of fate humanity limps on in ways one could n...

Wild Night @ McKenzie's Bridge has it all: a gripping hook, thrilling premise, and colourful characters that bring to life the typical Aussie spirit. In an ultra-violent, fearful, and destructive story, a whirlwind of a tale begins that invites readers to revel in its terror and charms. ¿¿"Spirit of Aussie outback and just a damn good read. Loved it." ~ John Hall An ancient, creaky, timber structure, straddling a creek on a narrow road in ...

It started with a high school love affair ... Rachel - wooed by a drug lord and married into murder and crime. Alex - a National Crime Authority agent, locked into a love that can't be denied. When Alex returns to mill town Nangwarry, he is devastated to find his first love humiliated, beaten and raped. The sole catalyst in a war on drugs that could change a nation, Alex throws himself into a conflict that threatens a cartel - and events...

...it's just politics analyses weak governance, unethical policy and misconduct in the Commonwealth of Australia over fifty years. At root is failure of leadership, whose foremost element is integrity. But compromise, expediency and ruthlessness are necessary to gain and retain political office and wield power, parties govern to benefit or appease constituencies, and governments naturally seek to hide their vulnerabilities and avoid accounta...

Something evil is afoot in the court of law. Chief Justice Selwyn Baxter has begun to suspect that some judges of the Supreme Court are involved in corruption. Recovering after heart surgery, he convinces business consultant Neil Ashton to investigate the matter for him. But what Neil finds could spell danger for more than just himself... A weak moment after the death of his wife left Justice Robert Rixon at the mercy of a criminal syndica...

In Struggling for Democracy in Hong Kong: My Story, Cheng leads the reader on a journey across Hong Kong history from 1949 to 2020. Through his eyes, the fight for democracy in a country torn apart by colonization, was grueling, rewarding, and spanned decades upon decades of eloquently executed tête-à-têtes. Joseph Cheng is the very essence of what it means to be a proud Hong Kong citizen. He is a well-recognized political scientist and edu...

William decides to leave Victoria and return to Ireland. But the simmering fever for gold is ever present in his veins.

All I had to do was stand up and talk JUST TALK How Hard Could It Be? On the verge of his 40th birthday, school teacher Ben Tiffen fulfilled a lifelong ambition by performing stand-up comedy for the first time. Not content with easing into mid-life in a comfy pair of tracksuit pants, Ben soon became hooked on this exhilarating and increasingly challenging artform. A Bit of a Laugh is an intimate memoir that begins with Ben's nervou...

I am my friends keeper! Imagine being the apple of your fairy parents' eyes, especially your dad who always encourages you by saying "Always try and do your best because your best is good enough, " but one day all this is no more. Elif, the Chimney Fairy, is a story about courage, friendship and sacrifice of a once shy fairy in the village of Goreme, in the magical land of Cappadocia in Turkey. Elif witnesses two fairy sisters being bulli...