One Iota of the Big Picture One Iota of the Big Picture
by M.J. Lucas
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The Pursuit of Innocence by Clifford Forde

A seemingly dark novel, reminiscent of Camus, but with a glimmer of hope and indeed, humour and even romance, as the search for family and home amidst the pressures of an authoritarian society ensues.... A young man, Bo

And Then My Mum Took Me To Hospital by Kevin Murray

Sydney 'Baby Boomer' Kevin Murray relates stories from his early years, and is struck by the number of them that seem to end with the painfully revealing phrase '...and then my mum took me to hospital'.

However,

Ecological Sustainability and the Nuclear Power Story by Dr Bernardine Atkinson Does nuclear power matter? Can an entire nation be duped? Can we reverse climate change? The answer to these questions is ‘Yes’! Dr Atkinson’s letters innovatively examine nuclear power in relation to Australia achie

Aesthetics of Violence by David L. Rowlands

The first part of this two-part work was written as part of the requirements for David's Honours program. During the same year that the university decided to disestablish the Anthropology Department, David was made Stu

Turkey Spam on Sunday Turkey Spam on Sunday
by Marilyn Morgan
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Marilyn, and John, her husband, are sheep farmers on Kangaroo Island off the coast of South Australia. They have owned their 29' Duncanson yacht Shearwat

The Code by Tony De Lorger

Forget 'Secrets', the knowledge and simple processes within 'The Code' have been around a very long time. Often the answers are simplicity itself; we just need to learn how to see them. If you have an electrical wire h

In Layman Terms by Steven Manchester

"In Layman Terms is a fascinating book of poetry. It successfully represents something that is woefully underrepresented these days: the loving emotions of the male. With all the aggression and anger depicted in books,

The Crest by Tony De Lorger

The Crest is an eclectic collection of poetry and prose written over many years. This is the author's second book of poetry, following On the Brink, published in 2006. Tony has written fictional novels, plays and non-fi

Distant Voices by Roy E Edwards

I was seven years old when the Druid claimed me. Twenty years later I stood second to the Chief Druid of the Arverni Celts. The Arverni trade agreement with Rome was more than two hundred years old. Both Roman and Celt p

Invisible Families by Terry Stewart

To discover your child or family member is lesbian, gay or bisexual affects you deeply. Questions assail you, and it can be difficult to find the information you need and can trust. Invisible Families was written by a pare

A Different Brand of English by Andrew Mason

A 'Do It Yourself' Guide and pilgrimage to places of Australian/British Battle Sites and Prisoner of War Atrocity.

A modern and innovative view of Singapore and Thailand from a fresh perspective incorporating a d

The Egyptian by Roy E Edwards

Ahmose did gift Sh'e'aaba and she was fecund. The woman died unmourned. The child is carried deep into the desert and given into the care of the aging custodian of an old forgotten temple. With the help of a grizzled veter

Successful Timber Flooring by Niel Morley The timber floor has become a popular choice in the home. But with so many choices available it can be a bewildering experience. Some floors are highly successful and are especially suited to use in a family home or commercial setting

Activate Your Success Mechanisms by Otto Eijkman

Take the first step. Every successful journey has its beginning.

Everyone has the capacity to be successful and happy in life. Successful people use the right tools all the time and it shows. Break free from disa

My Journey of Self Awareness by Elaine Miller

Elaine Miller was born in 1940 at Cardiff, South Wales, in the United Kingdom. She married her husband Gordon in 1960 and had three sons. In 1967, Elaine and her family immigrated to Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, where they

Land of the Rippling Gold by Una Clarke
A collection of snapshots emphasising the reality of events in this novel about life in a remote outback community. The main character's childhood is the central theme as she lives through events ranging from bushfires to school

On The Brink by Tony DeLorger

'On the Brink' is an eclectic collection of poetry, prose and short stories written over the past 20 years. The author, who has also written several fictional novels, plays, and nonfiction has always enjoyed the freedom of

No Ribbons or Medals by Valdemar Robert Wake

National security is an issue that affects everyone. Since the start of federation in Australia in 1901, Commonwealth security services have been operating secretly, serving the government of the day. There is a str

The Antonia Fantasy by Geoff Molyneux

Middle aged and unemployed, Wallace Watkins is by no means a happy individual, living in a dried-up marriage with an over-bearing and dominating wife, Rosemary and her belittling mother. What keeps Wallace going is a pe

The New World Order by Stephen Kaposi

Summing up this book, the United States of America, has been, and still is, the world's greatest bringer of death, destruction and wars in the decades since World War Two. Read why the American invasion of Iraq was

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Reading With Rules by Paquita Boston
A new system to teach reading. 30,000 words are listed with spelling rules and reason, and rebel words too, with their reasons for disobeying the rules. It doubles as a reference book to use with any reading system. A new so

A Career at Any Cost by Lilian White

Medical romance set in Europe and Australia as the main characters struggle with their feelings over the years and with many ups and downs. Beautiful Maureen Leichester wants nothing more than to be a doctor.

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The Mountain by Tony McKenny, Al Adams, Jon Nermut & Dave Humphries

A climber's guide to Mt Wellington, Hobart, Tasmania. Covers over 500 routes on the suberb climbing of the Organ Pipes, as well as many other smaller crags on Mt Wellington. Suberb ha

Theo's Wish by Tony DeLorger

In the absurd world of incomplete dreams lives a faceless boy named Joh, who yearns to be whole. With the help of his wizard friend Nester and companion Cheryl, he sets out on a journey to the real world to find his drea

Reading With Rules by Paquita Boston
A new system to teach reading. 30,000 words are listed with spelling rules and reason, and rebel words too, with their reasons for disobeying the rules. It doubles as a reference book to use with any reading system. A new so

From There to Where... And Where to Now (2nd Edition set) by Jannie Bont The touchingly frank true story of a young Dutch woman's struggle to raise a family in Australia, against the culture shock and racial discrimination experienced during the latter part of the 20th Century. And Where to Now continue

The Art of Assessment by Magdalena Ball

If you love to read, listen to music, attend concerts, go to restaurants, or have children, and can write, you can become a reviewer, and earn money while getting lots of free review material. If you've always wanted to

A Beginner's Guide to Spiritual Stuff and Alternative Healing by Susan Saliu & Jayne Collett

There is more to our world than meets the eye. There is a whole other world beyond it. With this in mind, this unique guide places at the fingertips of the beginner a wealth of valuable information about many

In You End Oh! by Fillup D'Crackson Fillup D'Crackson explores life, love and 'in-you-end-oh' in this collection of side-splittingly funny verse. Designed for the littlest room in the house, this book has quickly risen to the top of the Best Smellers list! "Th

The Time Tunnel and the Grail by Adrian Rogers

Adrian Rogers cleverly blends a tale of love and of the quest for the Grail which stretches over time and centuries and geographic locations as varied as the journey itself and all that it represents. John Finniss is j

Divinity Dice (2 book set) by Michael Wallace

This is the Masterwork in the Divinity Dice series. It is a combination of two books, a study Workbook and a Book of Interpretations. You will need both (The Book of Interpretations also applies to all books in the ser

Negotiating For What It's Worth by Craig Williamson with Kevin Balshaw

N4W - a negotiating a practice that challenges the accepted approach of salespeople worldwide. It will arm salespeople in any field, but especially real estate, with the awareness and skills to ensur

The Ghosts of Camals College by Annette Siketa Imagine being taught art by Leonardo Da Vinci, or competing in a fully restored Colosseum, having been taught archery by Robin Hood.  Imagine discussing natural history with Charles Darwin, or reading original works by Aristotle o

A Question of Future by Tony De Lorger

A Question of Future is in essence a social commentary on the state of society. The book reveals some shocking statistics and alarming trends that are affecting our way of life and our future. With populations exploding a

Angels & Atoms of Energy Healing by Sue Jones

This book explores energy as applied in the healing paradigm.

• Exploring ourselves as units of energy.
• How we relate energetically to the universe.
• The engagement of energy in its various manif

The Great North Walk Companion Set by A. Henderson-Sellers, K. McGuffie and B. Henderson-Sellers The Great North Walk Companion tells a family story spanning the social history of a beautiful part of coastal Australia from the time before white people laid claim to Terra Australis up

Holistic Gardening by Miles Trench

'Holistic Gardening' is based on a unique compilation of both age-old and modern principles and techniques used collectively to maximise the quality, quantity and nutrition of home-grown produce. Using five principles: Orga

Grand Vision by Michael Cole

In this fast moving suspense novel with its tender romance subplot, TV idol and current affairs presenter, Christine Jordan, detests party politics and is determined to make governments accountable to the people. The key ta

Pawn of War by Rudi Stiebritz with Jay McKee

"Just nineteen years old and already I had smelt the smoke, seen death and watched blood flow. My three months of experience of battle so far seemed like a game that had to be played. Then a minor offensive

Pax UNita by Cameron Hunt

Through the course of this novel, the protagonist, Australia's Ambassador to the UN, learns exactly how an original and democratic solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict - a Pax UNita - can be imposed upon those whose in

Fighting Organised Crime by Bob Bottom
Fighting Organised Crime, a new book by Bob Bottom, is essential reading for all interested in how Australia has shaped up to the threat of modern organised crime.
Bob Bottom has spent a lifetime writing about and acting i

Upside Down in the Dark by John Costley Upside Down in the Dark relates the tale of a young English boy born in the shadow of the Great War who ultimately embarks on his own battles as a Royal Navy pilot serving in several theatres of World War II. His life’s journey ta

The Embracing Woods by Richard Lee Fulgham

The Embracing Woods concerns a young boy growing up in a small 1950's town snuggled up to Georgia's Pine Mountain, part of the Great Pine Forest. The book remembers the boys, beasts and bullies -- the escapes into

Hiroshima Sunset by John Kelly In 2007, self-publishing author, Amanda Blackburn accepts an assignment in Japan to help exonerate the name of a former soldier who served in the post-war Australian occupation army in 1946. The soldier's damning exploits are revealed

Gardening for Your Life Just for Fun by Brian A Carter
A gardening book of change. A gardeners conversation in paperback with 82 pages of text and 31 pages of photos of Brian's unique gardening style. Brian is a doer and has designed and built many scrumptious gardens with many

Humanity by Andrew Garrett

Jerry Harrison was plagued by vivid and violent dreams. Who are they? Don't ever think it cannot happen! It did and Jerry's life was changed forever. Aliens invade earth, and man battles for his very survival. There is d

Blade of the Dragon by James Czerwonka

The flame of war has raged for years in the desolate land of Zhembier and all is but extinguished. Yet while on the verge of a fragile peace a new sinister threat emerges.

A hero rises from amid the bloody con

My Asaria - Heroes Of The Prophecy by Tobiah Booth-Remmers

When the hearts of men are corrupted, who shall fight the evil that broods in them? Who shall stay pure and fight for love and freedom? There are those who will and when Asaria is suddenly cast into this desperate b

Legal Reasoning by Christopher Enright

This book is written as an underpinning of the author's book Legal Method, which describes methods for working with law. These methods describe how to organise law, form law (that is make and interpret law), use law

From Crappy to Happy by Cheryl Cattarin If you have ever wanted to change some aspect of your life but didn’t have the know-how to do it, then this book is what you have been waiting for. From Crappy to Happy will teach you the skills to transform your life and enable

Of Men, Saints & Heretics 2nd edition of The White Monk by Tony DeLorger

This multi-layered novel examines the life of a unique soul born into the ravages and upheaval of 14th century England. It is a mystical story that follows the struggle of an enlightened young

The United States and Iraq by Stephen Kaposi

Author Stephen Kaposi believes that any real "war on terror" would see the world fight America and the Bush administration for the great crimes it has inflicted on Iraq. In his latest work, The United and Iraq: A Modern

Dragon... My Tale by Geoff Aylmer

Geoff Aylmer is an IT manager who lives in West Riverdale, Tasmania. His first experience with depression was back in 1984 and completely unexpected. He was ambushed as it were, by an insidious and debilitating disord

Rainbow Goes to Sea by Roger Miles

"We sailed a very, very old wooden ketch six thousand miles from Vancouver Island to New Zealand, a feat we felt was singularly impressive since we had to learn how to sail and with no charts and inadequate sextant knowled

Reading With Rules by Paquita Boston
A new system to teach reading. 30,000 words are listed with spelling rules and reason, and rebel words too, with their reasons for disobeying the rules. It doubles as a reference book to use with any reading system. A new so

The Tasmanian Climbing Guide by thesarvo.com

The climbing guide with the biggest coverage of the wealth of great climbing to be found in Tasmania. Covers more than 3000 routes, with numerous maps and topos. Contains all of the full guides found on thesarvo.com - aro

Legal Writing by Christopher Enright

This text describes the task of legal writing. It does so in two phases:

General Technique: It describes a general technique for technical writing. Specific requirements for legal writing are blended

The Secession by John Hepher

The West Coast of Tasmania produces about forty percent of Tasmania's income, and is, as far as the State Government is concerned, a region to be forgotten and ignored. There is just not the voting population there to affe

Saints and Relics by John Kelly

A casket containing a remarkable relic of a 17th Century nun, Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, is stolen from a devout society in France by one of its members, a priest from Sydney. The priest, Father James, secretly entrusts th

Merlin's Way by Kel Harris

A very different adult only novella and a great read! Many readers admit to this being the first book they have read since they left school. Set in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia, top cop Ben Merlin has a great gift and he

The Man Who Hunted Whales The Man Who Hunted Whales: A tale of Kangaroo Island and a doomed ship
by Dorothy M Heinrich

This book tells story of Captain Robert Clark Morgan and the last voyage of the whaling ship Duke of York, spaninng the two year period fro

The Bigger They Are, The Harder We Fall by John Hepher

Explores the culture of greed, and how Australia has lost much of its culture to Americanisation and capitalism. It is a work of opinion that encourages a return to real free thinking, freedom of speech and freedom of the p

Let the Trial Begin by Brian A Carter
A new chapter of poems, anecdotes, short stories and plays from Brian in 200 pages paperback. A sixty minute play titled "A poets journey" perfect for small school productions and include song opportunities to perform with o

Jerimiah vs the Grabblesnatch by Michael Wallace

Have you ever wanted to break free of the rut, to make that great journey and discover the love of your life? Well, Jerimiah was a cobbler in a sleepy village, but each night his dreams were haunted by a fabulous castle

Goulburn to Sydney 1902-1992 by Jack Hepher & John Drummond

This is the story of the famous Australian Cycling Classic - The Goulburn to Sydney. It encompasses the years from its inception in 1902 to 1992. This narrative covers the trials, tribulations and triumphs of

The Other Side of the Looking Glass by Tony DeLorger

This small self-help book is a brutally honest but light-hearted document of experience, from a 30-year sufferer of depression. In 1997 Tony DeLorger at age 44 experienced a crisis in his life and was diagnosed with havi

Dark Wind in Eden by Roy E Edwards

"In the face of great and terrible adversity, when all you own is yourself and the earth beneath you is divided, sometimes a Dark Wind will blow." Isian the Elder

For more than ten centuries "Mohenjarro" the

Proof of Facts by Christopher Enright

Lawyers of all kinds – attorneys, solicitors, barristers, judges, tribunal members and member of the public service – need to prove facts for the purpose of making adjudicative decisions. But despite this wides

Reflections of a Kimberley Woman by Lucy Marshall and Colleen Hattersley

Lucy Marshall is a Nyikina woman from Western Australia. Born at a time when Aboriginal people were counted on the stock inventories of pastoral stations, Lucy has lived through many attitudinal c

Peggy's Prayers by Malcolm Boyd

Peggy's Prayers is a poignant narrative told by the late Peggy Boyd's husband, Malcolm. The book covers their wartime courtship and exploits including Malcolm's experiences as a Hudson bomber pilot in the skies north of Aus

The Cicada by Inge Meldgaard
The year is 2450 C.E. and the world has enjoyed two centuries of peace. The population of the planet has stabilised at 3 billion following the devastating effects of climate change, famine, disease and wars that raged for nea

The Duty of Guardians by Kel Harris

The return of magic to a sentient earth... a rustic lifestyle for the survivors of The Cleansing, living peacefully under the Magicians. These Guardians of Gaea and the Duty-bound Fishers are oath-sworn to preserve the Eart

Written in Prose by Alain Satié

This is a hypergraphic novel. The French avant-garde group known as the Lettristes invented the term hypergraphie. Hypergraphies make use of numbers, letters, any other symbols, and images. The English translation hypergr

Voyages To Vietnam compiled and written by Stephen Lewis

'Voyages to Vietnam' is a companion volume to the highly successful My Vietnam. Containing over 600 colour and black and white photographs, it has successfully captured a stellar period in Australia

Fighting Organised Crime by Bob Bottom
Fighting Organised Crime, a new book by Bob Bottom, is essential reading for all interested in how Australia has shaped up to the threat of modern organised crime.
Bob Bottom has spent a lifetime writing about and acting i

The Gates of Sunset by Adrian Rogers What have 'The Three Fates', spinning destinies in a lifeless world between worlds got to do with a reckless eighteen-year-old driving his first car, or his studious girlfriend? Very little, one might think, yet because of them, Sea

Life According to Ross I, II & III by Ross MacKenzie

This book is a compendium of three books in the series Life According to Ross. Life According to Ross I is a book about the return of Jesus Christ and the beginnings of the universe and life on earth. Learn about the Ad

The Tasmanian Bouldering Guide by thesarvo.com

A comprehensive guide to the bouldering in Tasmania, Australia. Over 1300 problems described, with numerous topos and maps. 120 pages softcover View a sample of this book.

1864 - The Cannibal Coast 1864 - The Cannibal Coast
by Russell Bowring

Revenge takes Curry on a perilous course to freedom. He finds Paradise in the South Sea Islands, but shipwreck triggers a wild run for life on the most feared coast on earth. Can he escap

The Legend of Terragorn by Wendy Mackenzie Like the relentless waves that pound her shore line, the new religion is eroding away the ancient beliefs from the mystical land known as The Great Isle. When Willelm is ordered by his father to kill the woman he loves he must de

Season of a New Heart edited by Jude Aquilina, John Pfitzner and Russ Talbot Since 2002 Poets Corner, part of the Effective Living Centre, Wayville, South Australia, has provided a forum for poetry lovers to hear local poets speak about and read their work, which in tu

New Wilderness Book I of the New Wilderness trilogy by Brian S Matthews

By day it's cats and dogs, by night it's mice and rats, and if the birds don't get you then the insects will. But hey, that's life at the bottom of the food chain. One normal summer

Iraqi Icicle by Bernie Dowling

Blues-rock diva Janis Joplin liked to shout at her concerts that drugs 'n' sex 'n' rock 'n' roll would get us well; would get the whole world well. Joplin died of a heroin overdose at the age of 27. Janis was not around B

What Happened to Joseph? by TAG Hungerford In this retrospective collection of poems and short stories, TAG Hungerford draws on many periods of his long life to show why he is regarded as one of Australia's best writers. The variety of subjects is as stunning as his brillia

Reading With Rules by Paquita Boston
A new system to teach reading. 30,000 words are listed with spelling rules and reason, and rebel words too, with their reasons for disobeying the rules. It doubles as a reference book to use with any reading system. A new so

The Outlaw by Roy E Edwards

The Boston writer BW Harding wrote lurid, over the top dime novels. His stories sold well and continued to do so for many years. He was no longer young when one day his publisher informed him, with regret, that the dime

The Howard Legacy by Peter Wilkinson

A book which should be read by all those who think about the future of Australia, but especially of concern to those with children/grandchildren with educational aspirations. In 2005 in the Sydney Morning Herald Michae

Life is be Ready by Brian A Carter A hundred and sixty pages in paperback offered as a guide to forever... perpetuity for the human race, as against the politicians next election or short term remarks. Looking at all the issues in few words and everyday language for

Infinity 48 by K. E. Perrott

What if we knew the world was about to end? And what if we could go back to the beginning and evolve a new breed of humanity, without disease, poverty, religion, war, misery and even death? What if we could genetically mod

Sex & Surfing by Daniel Salfield "Tourists don't know where they've been, travelers don't know where they're going."
Paul Theroux, Traveler, Author Tommy doesn't know where he's going. Thrown back into the wild after a seven-year relationship he has become

Four Wheel Drive Adventures Around Australia by Klara Slabenak

Four wheel driving and camping are fantastic ways to see Australia, particularly for those who are on a budget but still want to get the most out of each holiday, exploring every single part of Australia along the way.