Books published by Balboa Press Australia

This book includes the following:-What it was like growing up in Brisbane during and after the Second World War-An insight into the life of a Catholic nun before and after Vatican II-The stress of being a carer and how I dealt with it-My journey to becoming an Australian powerlifting record holder at the age of seventy-three-How to keep fit, active, and healthy beyond seventy

Davie Bear has just turned four, and Mummy Bear is taking him to play gym for the first time. Davie is both excited and a little apprehensive of what to expect. Mummy Bear reassures Davie that play gym will not only help him to grow up fit and strong but it will also be a lot of fun. Davie learns that exercise can involve lots of fun activities. The book introduces his friends who look different to Davie and come from different backgrounds, but they all enjoy the same activities and have fun together.Davie discovers that he loves play gym and has a talent!

In 1988 Gary wrote forty-seven poems in forty-seven days. He has not written anything since. His poems capture many aspects of human life-those things we strive for in ourselves and which we seek to find in others. The poems contained in this book are quite reflective and wanting at times. They are honest and confronting. They speak from the heart and to the heart of those who read them. Despite the darkness of places we have been, there is a common thread that binds all, uniting us in friendship and love.

Crystee Daveen is an eleven-year-old girl who has a very special bond with her spirit guide, Zareena. They communicate by heart and go on amazing cosmic adventures together. In this book, The Purifying Room, Crystee asks Zareena to help her to learn more about the language of her body. The two friends go on a magnificent adventure and discover a very special place in the universe. They meet the most wonderful light-beings that are so loving and wise! The light-beings guide Crystee through her process to understand what her body is telling her and how she can heal herself. Crystee's discoveries are life-changing! This beautiful cosmic adventure is for everyone from the age of eight up to adults who desire to activate their own self-healing abilities! Discover How you can purify your body and energy field of emotional blocks and misaligned energy, and truly begin to awaken to your true divine essence.Open your heart and dive into this magical world!

It took nearly sixteen years for Ellen to be ready to disclose her personal story in print about the devastating and relentless journey over many years that involved caring for her loved spouse, who had early-onset dementia.Based on the strategies, ideas, and help she utilized in providing continuous care, Ellen has provided carers with practical suggestions to consider and use, if appropriate. She talks about losses and gains, about what she learned as a consequence of her experiences, about grief and adjusting to life after the death of the dementia sufferer, and particularly about caring for your own health and well-being so that you become a better carer.It is hoped that others in a similar position may benefit from her experience.Caring for someone with dementia can teach you a great deal about life and living, coping and surviving this dreaded disease, and hopefully how to move on eventually when the dementia sufferer dies.

The benefits of working towards success do not have to be at the expense of our peace of mind or complete exhaustion. The good news is that achieving just three things in life can be enough to attain a clear and purposeful direction. Glen Cossar, a business planner and life coach, shares real-life stories combined with practical tools that encourage happiness seekers to simplify choices and follow specific steps that allow attainment of goals and joy. While demonstrating how to become strategic instead of fearful, Glenn motivates others to focus decisions and actions, create a clear plan of action, and apply a values-based review of the plan to ensure its effectiveness. Included is valuable insight on the magic of three things, why speed bumps slow us down, whether emotions are useful or important, how to set boundaries, and why now is a great time for everything. In this intuitive guidebook, a business planner and life coach offers stories and tools that inspire a transformation in thinking that ultimately allows attainment of a life filled with unimaginational successes and joys.

Australia's original inhabitants are acknowledged as the oldest continuous living civilization known in the world, dating back some forty thousand years. Living in isolation of the rest of the world on their island continent, they evolved a unique culture of harmonious existence based on totally respected, strictly acknowledged territorial boundaries and mutually accepted laws, which were self-regulating. There was no need for governments, armies, police, or jails; and yet they lived a relatively peaceful existence. Anthropological evidence reveals the arrival of international migrants some four thousand years ago. This story explores the distinct possibility that this connection could have led to the introduction of advanced technology that, if adopted and exploited by the locals, would have resulted in a totally different Australia back in 1770 when Captain Cook arrived, intent on claiming this land for his king and country.Maitland sends Cecil along with The Enforcer and Old Faithful down onto the beach to greet the landing party and inform the good captain and his mates that they are not welcome and that perhaps it would be in their best interests to leave. But Cooky's not having a bar of it, and, well, rather than spoil a good story . . . nuff said.

When the Heart Listens takes the reader on a journey into the very soul of life's profound lessons. The answers provide an insightful and healing experience that will ring true from every page. It is for every reader who has been through the tragic, sad, enlightened, and happy times of their very own personal soulful life journey.

The series, Nannie's Pearls, are easy-to-read books containing pearls of wisdom for young children. Book 3: Big Brother is about the ups and downs of sibling relationships.

It is 1564, and Grace Heydon is looking for love. As the daughter of a wealthy landowner living in York, England, she has a responsibility to marry well, both for herself and her family, as her widower father has no male heir.Attending a masquerade ball held by a long-time friend and neighbour, Grace believes she may have found the love she seeks hidden behind a beautiful mask. Alas, it is a case of mistaken identity, one that may haunt Grace for eternity. She spurns the attention of a merchant who turns out to be a sorcerer, and his revenge will last longer than she can imagine-Grace can no longer die. Determined to end her curse, she spends centuries hunting the man who altered her destiny. Along the way she befriends witches, escapes from a madman, helps a werewolf, and meets a man who changes her views on her eternal life. In this novel, a young woman unwillingly given immortality dedicates her life to finding the sorcerer responsible for the spell.

An unlikely turn of events inspires Davey Neilson to become one of the most highly regarded caddies in professional golf. Growing up in a small town north of Melbourne, he enters the world of golf almost by accident. He possesses a remarkable intuition and emotional intelligence, both of which help to propel him to the top of golf-and enrich the lives of those around him.In a series of tales narrated by his closest friend, Dave demonstrates almost supernatural abilities over the course of an extraordinary career. He holds deeply ingrained values and principles that face continual challenges throughout his career and his life, yet he rises above these setbacks to serve as an example for those around him. His story provides simple yet powerful lessons as he evolves from an observer and learner to a teacher and mentor, sharing knowledge about how the right state of mind can improve anyone's performance and quality of life.This novel explores the power of having a caddy figure in one's life to serve as a mentor, guide, protector, psychologist, manager, and friend.

Gary and Elle are out late, attempting to maintain their sense of youth. On their way back to the hotel after some drinking and dancing, they decide to stop at a game store to test out the latest virtual reality technology. Gary and Elle enter 'Meet Your Master' to have a little innocent fun, but it all goes wrong when Gary's consciousness gets lost in the game.As he navigates through various perspectives of people he doesn't know, he becomes more and more confused about what is actually happening to him. Is he stuck in a game or lost in a dream? Or has he died back in the game shop?Gary's journey takes him through alternative pasts, presents, and futures. Some are fun, and others walk him to the edge of his sanity. Yet as challenging as the experience is for him, he soon realises he is learning, healing, and growing in incredible ways. But as he gets closer to finding out the ultimate truth, he is forced to confront who he really is and his entire conception of reality.