Books published by Aurora House

The unthinkable has happened.All the animals around the world have mysteriously vanished in a single day. From beloved family pets to livestock, fish in the sea to birds in the trees.The scientists are baffled. The food industry is in chaos. Stock markets are plunging daily, economies collapsing and mass unemployment rising. The threat of a devastating famine is looming on the horizon and Justine Thyme, leader of the Western Global Government, is fast running out of answers.Only maverick businessman, Stanley Smart, believes he has the solution. The trouble is, he knows his stroke of genius challenges the greatest taboo in the humanity rule book. But can Stanley convince the government, and even the church, to accept the unacceptable?And what will it take to bring his unpalatable idea to life? To not only get the public to swallow it, but to keep them coming back for more.Douglas Faudet's debut novel serves up a veritable feast of satire, delivered with bone-chilling dry wit, and lashings of black humour. A biting commentary on the world's dependence on meat that will leave you questioning every pork chop you pop in your mouth.When the Animals Vanished presents the reader with moral dilemmas at every turn of the page. It's a story like no other. Highly controversial, politically incorrect, and not for the squeamish. And whether you love it or hate it, one thing is for certain... you'll never forget it.

Swept along by fate and determination, William finds his way onto steam sailing ship Lady Grace bound for Australia, and the gold rush. Bullies, unpredictable and savage elements test his courage and patience during his voyage.

Children love bedtime stories and Fairy Folk and the Magical Helpers is the perfect book. Beautifully illustrated, the stories show children how everyone can help each other.The Fairy Folk have move adventures for you to read about and enjoy. THey are excited to show you some of their worlds and to show you what they and their helpers can do. Toddler picture book filled with fairies, pixies and elves.

As climate change irrevocably impacts our lives, as does the increasing rate of species extinction, humanity is at a critical juncture in its evolution. Will we change our ways to live in harmony with the planet, and ourselves, or will we continue along the current destructive path to the detriment of all living things? Based on our increasing economic, technological, and environmental problems today, do we need to embrace a different life philosophy if we are to evolve as a species - one that is based on a love for Nature, and all life, not just ourselves? Walkabout to Wisdom, a multi-award winning adventure story from the Australian Outback, is an insightful and articulate guide to a philosophy whose essence is the importance of a stronger connection with the natural world. With reviews from leading Australian authors and environmentalists, and a foreword from one of Australia's most respected songwriters, Lachlan's inspiring and evocative story reminds us, and encourages us, to remember how an intimate connection with Nature is at the very core of our being. And that a healthy connection with the natural world is critical to the evolution of our species and society - today, tomorrow, and in the future.