Ned Kelly - Australia's beloved national icon - was once just a bushranger who had to be punished for his crimes. In 1880, everyone wanted him dead. There are many stories that form the Kelly myth. But the side of the story rarely told is what really happened in the 137 days between Ned's last stand at Glenrowan and the day the hangman's noose was placed around his neck. Who was with him in his last hours, and why did he have so many powerful enemies? Ned Kelly's Last Days exposes the blatant cover-ups, the corruption and the rampant press baying for blood that were ultimately Ned Kelly's deat... View More...
The search for ancient Queensland is a journey through deep time, revealing its unique landscapes, a fascinating geology and, most importantly, its incomparable fossils. This beautifully illustrated book charts the complex evolution of life over the past 250 million years, set against a backdrop of momentous geological events and dramatic environmental change. It offers tantalising, but incomplete, glimpses of the primeval environments that have shaped modern Queensland and, in doing so, signposts understanding of our largely unknown future. In Search of Ancient Queensland celebrates the... View More...
Jason and his sister have just moved to Malibu - to a town full of beautiful rich kids whose lives revolve around money, fashion, cars and parties. But these teens hide a dark - and dangerous secret . . . Bloodlust. Jason gets swept along by the excitement of his new crowd and is flattered to be included - and also very flattered by the apparent interest of the stunning Sienna. But when he finds out the truth behind his new friends, Jason has to decide if he can accept the status quo. Everyone else seems to be able to - and it might just mean he could get closer to Sienna . . . Initi... View More...
Jason and his sister have just moved to Malibu - to a town full of beautiful rich kids whose lives revolve around money, fashion, cars and parties. But these teens hide a dark - and dangerous secret ...Ritual Jason takes his sister to a New Age fair - and they visit a psychic. Jason is given a warning of great danger - and sure enough, he is soon after attacked by a mysterious assailant. When he wakes up in hospital he discovers that he's been shot with a crossbow.Who would use such a weapon - possibly some kind of vampire hunter? Could Sienna be the one who's really in danger? Initiation Jaso... View More...
Richard is drawn into a strange conversation in a hotel. He hears of a secret island Garden of Eden hidden in the scattered islands of a Thai marine park. Next morning, he finds a map pinned to his door and the man who put it there has slashed his wrists. The challenge is irresistible and he sets off on a perilous journey in search of Shangri-La. View More...
For people who want to improve their home but don't know how to navigate the world of building, or understand how to get tradesmen to arrive on time and complete jobs on budget - a complete how-to of assessing renovation needs, allocating a budget and a timeframe. Renovation can be awful. It's not like the television shows - it's dirtier, harder and more stressful than any close-up can capture. It doesn't matter if you live in an apartment and need to repaint the lounge room or if you live in a harbourside mansion and need to rebuild the entire house, you can just about guarantee that things ... View More...
It's early April of 1945 and the dog-days of World War II. The Nazi regime is being slowly throttled by the oncoming Russian and Allied armies and Hitler rages uselessly in his Berlin bunker. But the high command have one more throw of the dice to make... An audacious plan is hatched to save the Fatherland and beat off the oncoming apocalypse. All it will take is a hodge-podge squadron of escort fighters, a captured US bomber and one suicidally brave pilot to fly it over the Atlantic into the beating heart of America. Half a century later, a rusting plane is discovered, sunk with its crew, off... View More...
Imagine a world without fire. There would be no cooked food, no artificial light and no way of keeping warm in a cool climate. Fire can be dangerous, but over thousands of years we have learned to tame it. We use it to make pottery, glass and metals. It enabled us to invent the steam engine, the internal combustion engine and the rocket. Where would we be without it? View More...
In this second novel in The Sunday Philosophy Club, Isabel Dalhousie's niece, Cat (she of the unsuitable boyfriends) is invited to a wedding in Italy. This means that Isabel is left in charge of Cat's delicatessen - a task to which the redoubtable moral philosopher proves more than equal. She is intrigued by the customers, of course, given her irrepressible tendency to take an interest in the business of others, and one man in particular attracts her attention. He is recovering from heart surgery - a heart transplant in fact - and when Isabel gets to know him a bit better he reveals an extraor... View More...
Anyone can learn to use a crystal ball for divination, guidance, and meditation. This friendly introductory guide, written by a second-generation fortune teller, is the only book available that focuses solely on the benefits of crystal ball reading. The author, a professional reader, presents everything you need to know to begin doing crystal ball readings immediately. You'll learn what a crystal ball is, how it works, and how to choose your first one. Step-by-step instructions describe what to look for when doing a reading and how to interpret the symbols found within the crystal ball. You ca... View More...
Nothing prepares Ruth for the horror of her young husband's death and its traumatic consequences. A fresh start with a new career in London provides success in her life, but she discovers that true contentment will never be hers until she can confront, once and for all, the tragedy of the past. View More...
The timeless tale continues... The most popular and beloved American historical novel ever written, Margaret Mitchell's "Gone With the Wind "is unparalleled in its portrayal of men and women at once larger than life but as real as ourselves. Now bestselling writer Alexandra Ripley brings us back to Tara and reintroduces us to the characters we remember so well: Rhett, Ashley, Mammy, Suellen, Aunt Pittypat, and, of course, Scarlett. As the classic story, first told over half a century ago, moves forward, the greatest love affair in all fiction is reignited; amidst heartbreak and joy, the endles... View More...
Alfie Deyes is back with another instalment of his unique brand of nothingness. Bigger, better and even more pointless, The Pointless Book 2 is once again full of hilarious challenges and crazy activities, and he ultimate accessory to Alfie's popular PointlessBlog. With all the humour and quirkiness of Alfie's Pointless YouTube site, Pointless Book 2 book will be packed with a host of games, activities, dares, pranks and jokes - and, of course, a cake in a mug recipe! Pointless Book 2 features another free, downloadable, and fully interactive app. Readers/fans will be able to interact with ... View More...
Alfie Deyes, the 20-year-old Brighton resident behind the worldwide hit YouTube channel PointlessBlog, brings you The Pointless Book - the ultimate addition to his vlogs and videos. Part activity book and part journal, the book is a weird and wonderful mix of games, pranks, jokes and challenges for all to enjoy. The Pointless Book will feature a free downloadable App, meaning readers can interact with Alfie as they make their way through the book. Linked hashtags and a social media campaign across multiple platforms including twitter, facebook, Instagram and pinterest will mean fans can share... View More...
The dead girl lay in a pond, a snake coiled in the muddy hollow of one arm. For Police Chief Nalen Storrow it is a chilling reminder of the violence he thought didn't exist in the small town. And his search for the truth leads to the shocking possibility that the murderer may be his own son. View More...
This title features 20 projects to complete in the easy-to-stitch fabric of the moment: Burlap. It explains a variety of easy crafting techniques with detailed instructions. Each project is quick and inexpensive to make, with polished results. Burlap is the go-to fabric of the moment: stylish, easy to stitch, and the perfect fabric for all of your crafting needs! Bend, cut and fold it into wreaths, placemats, gift bags and loads of cute accessories, and give your home, office, car or wardrobe the perfect rustic appeal. Beautiful Burlap is a 32-page craft project booklet containing step-by-step... View More...
The Driver by Alice Mabin documents the reality of the daily grind for 110 different trucking companies and drivers with stunning images featuring every state and territory in Australia and New Zealand. This is the never before-seen real life tale of the captivating lives of truck drivers. “It was important to me that the stalwart cooperation of the truckies, their families, and the trucking companies were respected and represented fully. This is why it was so vital to feature each state and territory across Australia and New Zealand,†asserted the author, Alice Mabin. “I absorbed so ... View More...
The Drover by Alice Mabin - droving captured through the lens of a camera. The red dust swirls around you, filling your lungs and coating your face, the cattle low as they march onwards, you crack a cold one at the end of a long hot day. The path of a drover is a long and difficult one. Droving is woven in the fabric of Australian history, but droving cattle long distances is a rare event today. Now you can view the epic Brinkworth drove, as captured through the lens of photographer Al Mabin in her new book The Drover. During 2013's severe drought, South Australian farmer Tom B... View More...
LIVESTOCK: THE HEARTBEAT OF AUSTRALIA.
Isolated workers and stunning landscapes unfold before your eyes as you take the photographic adventure of a life time.
From a crocodile farm to a farm of 50,000+ sheep, this book captures what most people don’t know about day to day life on a station in Australia.
Cattle, sheep, dairy, the intensives- pig and poultry, aquaculture, right down to our more boutique enterprises such as buffalo, camels, crocodiles, deer, ducks, goats, turkeys, quail and the likes.
The Grower series give a photographic and informative insight into each industry a... View More...
CROPPING: THE ROOTS OF AUSTRALIA
From the vast expansions of land of bulk commodity crops such as wheat, barley, canola lupins in the wheatbelt of Western Australia, to the colourful horticulture sector that graces every household, to vitaculture in the Hunter Valley, Yarra Valley, Margaret River and South Australia, plant and tree nurseries, to the more unique things like safron, ginger, hemp, cocoa, opium poppies, truffles, and jojoba all over Australia. See what life is really like through an amazing series of personal stories and beautiful photographs.
The Grower series give a photogra... View More...
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