Books published by Balboa Press AU

Every human being in this world is unique. In fact, it is our uniqueness that is our strength and what makes this world so beautiful. Unfortunately, many of us see our uniqueness as a flaw, and have learned to adjust so that we fit in with the beliefs that are fed to us about ourselves and the world. Annelieke de Vries is a seasoned social worker who relies on her personal and professional experiences to provide step-by-step guidance that will help anyone identify who they truly are, break free from an endless cycle of struggles and suffering, return to a place of happiness and peace, and learn to live life with love, ease, and purpose. De Vries, who embarked on her own persistent search for growth and happiness after a childhood trauma, offers perspective on how she moved forward, healed, and regained love for herself and life while encouraging others to question everything, realize the power of intuition, know when to ask for help, release fears, and ultimately find their true selves. How to Be Human combines personal experiences with tools and references that will guide others to embrace a new and fulfilling life.

This is a story about finding purpose, leadership, and true friendship. You will embark on an epic journey of self-discovery and join the eagles and their friends as they overcome difficult situations and challenges. You will see yourself in the characters, and you will laugh and cry as you get to know them. From earthquakes, rituals, and adventures, you will learn the insights of leadership in a fun and yet thought-provoking way.

Within a Tear, a Smile and You is an intertwining passage of feelings, love, regret, sadness, loneliness, happiness, and adventure. The book takes us on a journey of emotions as it travels through memories, others' stories, and people and places that have left a deep imprint in Ailsa's thoughts and follow her throughout her life. The poetry comes from deep within Ailsa's heart and feelings as she tries to express how a simple gesture of a smile, a walk in nature, a swim in the ocean, the comfort of a loving hand, or the feeling of freedom in the art of the dance can affect your moods and carry you on a cloud, taking you to a place where you find inner harmony and dreams that you dare to come true.

A Square Peg is a creative non-fiction memoir describing key events that pushed the author to own her uniqueness despite having been well indoctrinated into the norms of society. The struggle to break free from the bonds of conformity and acceptability are shared honestly and openly. The struggle to accept a life path vastly different to the one imagined provided momentous challenges. Many unexpected twists and turns, each one resulting in new adventures, are shared prosaically and profoundly. This life journey contains more unanticipated surprises on every level, resulting in a life that is lived meaningfully in ways completely unexpected.

We all have different experiences that shape who we are. As a soul navigating and learning our human dance we all have equal access to the Universes love. It doesnt matter where you come from, how much you earn, or the challenges you are facing, social status, race nor religion should create any limitations to the accessing of love. We enter the world without material possessions, and we will return to spirit leaving them behind. We come from pure love and we will return to pure love, so why is that so many of us fail to embrace the purity and magic of love whilst were here?. Where You Open Is Where Youre At: A Universal Guide to Healing is a collection of quotes, writings and inspirations that were gifted from spirit to the author, intertwined with his own personal experiences and human understandings of science and psychology. Rod begins by sharing how the passing of his mother changed something inside of him, inspiring him to fulfil his promise to her to attend University where he earnt not one, but two degrees. Every step of the way he felt her presence, watching him with pride. Join Rod on a journey of self-acceptance, love, forgiveness, kindness and gratitude and discover how these ingredients can help transform your life.

City Girl Goes Bush: An Eleven-Year Odyssey tells the story of a young girl whose deepest desire was to live in Central Australia on an outback station, which she did from early 1955 until the end of 1965.

When she was ten, Harriet Lancer decided she wanted to find a guy just like the heroes in movies. No matter what happened, at the end of the day, her fantasy man would be there to hold her and love her unconditionally. He would also want to dance with her like Patrick Swayze in Dirty Dancing. Now twenty-eight, shes about to be married, but things arent shaping up quite the way shed hoped.She loves Damon, of course, but sometimes the differences between them seem hard to ignore. They had such different childhoods. Plus, his mother has a strong hold over him that Harriet doesnt like. She runs into Natethe boy next door. Growing up, they were best pals, and they do share a childhood history. Little does Harriet know, Nates been in love with her for years.While Harriet tries to plan the perfect wedding, shes left wondering whether she is marrying the right man. Damon is an excellent match who will be able to support her emotionally and financially, but Nate is the guy she knows, inside and out. She needs to come clean about her fearsto both of thembut honesty could either help or hinder her cause. She wonders: is her real life Patrick Swayze just waiting for her to step onto the dance floor?

Julia Anais chronicles her inspiring journey from being a shy girl to someone focused on spiritual enrichment in this memoir.As a young person, she always felt as though she could foresee things, but afraid of being ridiculed, she chose to ignore the knowing. However, her intuition still guided her.As she grew older, she began to meditate, which showed her how to be still. The rest took flight like magicher consciousness and daily wisdom grew.In sharing what shes learned on her journey, she reveals important truths, such as:We are in this life to have adventures and experiences, and it is our job to show up, trust, and enjoy all that life can offer.Theres something in the universe controlling our waya greater force dragging us along.Within we hold the power to transform ourselves.The collection of defining moments the author shares will help you realize that as long as you trust yourself, what is meant to be will be.Embark on a spiritual journey that celebrates what it means to be Extraordinarily Ordinary.

Did you know that the earth is constantly expanding and that trees move water? Do you know why there are so many insects and what role they play in our environment? Poet L. J. Woodham answers these questions and more. From bugs to marsupials and reptiles to farm animals, she is passionate about the diverse creatures of our world. Her insightful way of looking at recurring patterns in nature has helped her develop a unique way of understanding how things work. Poetry is her medium, as she believes it is an art form that adds emotion that mere story telling would not. Her writing style showcases a brevity of words but paints flowing word pictures. A Timely Revolution is for the reader who is dissatisfied with mankinds disconnection from nature and longs for a more harmonious existence. Since Rachel Carsons book Silent Spring raised awareness of the problems our environment was facing in the 1960s, not much has improved. We need to understand what we are doing to our environment and make changes

Human beings have the ability to store knowledge very accurately. Increased knowledge has resulted in a changing view of heaven and earth. The rules and laws of heaven have resulted in the fields of heaven. The rules and laws of earth have resulted in the fields of earth. We know that the fields of knowledge on earth have rules and laws made by many bright human beings. It is difficult to imagine rules and laws coming into existence on their own. This implies that the rules and laws of heaven and earth are the work of a Creator. The limitation of the individual human senses and the collection of human knowledge in the ever-increasing fields of knowledge has resulted in the rapid development of machines. Machines do not need food and water to sustain themselves. Machines are designed to convert a fuel source like electricity or petroleum directly into energy to do a required task or work. Machines may be worn out with extensive use, but they do not experience health problems, viral attacks, or psychological and organ problems. The earth is full of machines to make life and living more comfortable. We have machines like telescopes to explore the heavens, and we have rockets and probes to take us into the heavens. We have machines to explore the atoms and elements that exist on earth. We have machines like microscopes to explore the cells that result in life. Finally, we have computers that can be networked to communicate and store data and information in a very reliable manner. Hence, though the rules of heaven and earth made human beings, it is the human beings who made machines through the fields of knowledge. Machines have made it possible to take human consciousness to other worlds of the Milky Way Galaxy and the other galaxies in Heaven, to make the dust on other worlds conscious. It is amazing to think that the whole process was planned by the Creator.

The Different Ways of Being an Educator series highlights the shifts and movements educators make in a flexi school context. Flexi schools offer programs that are responsive to the needs of young people who face complexities in their lives that have created barriers to learning in conventional schools. Not all flexi schools are the same, but they have some common features and practice frameworks. In Relational Practicethe first in a three-book seriesthe author explores an educational model for those who seek to give disenfranchised young people access to safe and dynamic learning communities. Drawing on stories from experienced practitioners working with young people in flexi schools, the author shares insights about re-engaging young people and effective ways of working with colleagues in multidisciplinary teams. The concepts are presented in easy-to-access, clearly themed vignettes from educators. Each element is accompanied by questions that guide staff to engage in critical reflection individually, within teams, and with mentors and supervisors. For educators in any context, the series offers practical strategies and relational ways for educators to support young people to remain connected and engaged in learning at school.

My Puddles is a true story. Its a short anecdote recalling a tale of growing up from childhood to the age of seventy and a womans journey through time, places, and self-discovery.

The purpose of this book is to inform and assist you on your pathway to healing and ascension. Through the frequencies and vibrations of the prayers, meditations, and healing processes, your energy levels shift; and you are able to connect with the truth of who you are and what your purpose is for this lifetime. The prayers and meditations are keys, and they are designed to access your inner belief systems and bring to your conscious awarenessfrom your cellular memory and unconscious mindthe negative mental and emotional patterns and programs that are detrimental to your life. From this, you will gain insights into what beliefs, patterns, and programs you have running from your unconscious mind. There are affirmations for the prayers that are also keys, which will bring forth beliefs that show the reverse of the affirmation. The sacred flames and rays have attributes that they enhance and amplify on certain days of the week. Also, if you have an issue or problem with a particular flame or ray attribute, the energy and vibration of the sacred flames of that ray will help you heal the issue or problem and reframe to a positive outcome by your having received its wisdom and understanding.

This book is a companion Prayer Book with Cosmic Ascension Pathways: Inner Guidance for Cosmic Ascension and contains 137 prayers that are marvelous tools for aiding you in your journey for healing your mind, body, and spirit. I trust that your journey with these key prayers is one that supports, transforms, and transports you in your cosmic ascensionthrough the many higher dimensions of this universe, the multiverses, and omniverses beyond. As you become more in tune with your being and in oneness with yourself and your mighty I am presence, you thereby become more in oneness with others, humanity, the elemental kingdom, and all the kingdoms and realms of this amazing being that is planet Earth, our beloved mother, to whom we owe so much. Go forth and stand up for her in every way that you possibly can. No effort is too small in preserving her health and splendor. In so doing, we give thanks and appreciation for all that we receive in this now moment of time. As we give, so we receive. All is a reflection of our hearts. Let our hearts be free with boundless, unconditional love for all. And the unconditional love is returned, reflected unto us as free and boundless, whole, complete, and in total oneness with the one, the ultimate, supreme God of all creationthe All-That-Is. And so it is!

In this book, you will learn the art of using visualization and your mental power to transform your life and attract love, wealth, and health and fulfill all your desires.

Do you constantly find yourself at the mercy of your emotions? Do your energy levels fluctuate depending on your environment and what you are experiencing at the time? Are you easily overwhelmed by crowds, loud noises, or by too much of anything? Do you tend to take on the emotions and problems of others as if they were your own? If so, its likely you have a highly sensitive temperament.In A Sensitive Soul, author Deborah Dowling provides solutions to these challenges, such as:how to protect yourself from negative influences;recognizing what drains your energy;strategies for managing negative thoughts and emotions;understanding your limits to avoid becoming overwhelmed;the importance of self-care; andinsight into a range of beneficial therapies.Armed with this knowledge, you will develop a better understanding of yourself and improve your general well-being on all levels. This will help you to navigate your environment from a place of love and protection rather than fear. As a result, you are free to express your compassionate nature safely and make a positive difference in the lives of others, which the highly sensitive soul is often compelled to do.

This is a highly entertaining memoir of a somewhat colourful character dispatching husbands, lovers, murderers, and maniacs in various ways and shooting a rapist in the groin, surviving to the age of ninety-one to write the story of her familys arrival in Rhodesia and their survival through a terrorist war. In 1980 Rhodesia became Zimbabwe, and the total collapse of the economy began. By the year 2000, most of the Europeans, including all her family, had died or left the country, and Rose was alone in her house with a pistol for protection, fighting off intruders best she could, finally leaving Zimbabwe to live in Australia with her daughters. Taking what she could fit in her car and the maximum holiday allowance, she skipped the country for good. Stripped of all her lifes savings in Zimbabwe by the collapse of the economy, she considers herself lucky to be alive to tell the tale. The details of some of those encounters are extremely funny.

At the age of seventy Thai Peck finds herself still learning: About places she visits and the people she meets. Above all she learns to find her strength and courage that she thought she never had, at the same time proving to herself never too late to learn. Imaginatively as well as informative and not without humour Thai Peck narrates a sentimental journey made across England, Scotland, Wales, Australia...in the hope to re-start her life after the death of her husband of forty-five years. In her journal with dreams immersed in reality, she hopes to inspire others to travel and to dream.

Georg and Gretchen Schillingberg continue their pursuit of happiness across Australia as they travel from Townsville, on the coast, to Aramac in central Queensland with Georg's brother, Johannes. Gretchen has been redeemed from the hopeless drudgery of service to a cruel mistress, and she and her family have begun a truly new life.Before the journey, the group is persuaded to accept the assistance and protection of a bullocky named Joel Skipton and his Aboriginal assistant, Bindi. They were assured that there would be no Aboriginal attacks during the trek. But Joel's reputation as an immoral, antisocial, and unreliable person catches up with him, leaving the family to face the dangerous trip on their own. Gretchen, who has suffered social rejection in Germany, refuses to write off the native people and recognizes that there is a mystery surrounding the landscape they are passing through. Now these newcomers to the land must reach their own conclusions and find a way to achieve peace and harmony in the place they now call home.In this novel, the second in a series, an immigrant family from Germany crosses the Australian bush in search of a new home, facing dangers along the way.