Books published by Laneway Press

The golden era of Australian sport boasts a roll call of athletes who went on to become household names. Unstoppable is the story of one Olympic athlete - though you might never have heard of him.Duncan Page, ''Dunc'', or ''Pagey'' to his mates, is one of the unsung heroes of that storied generation. From his days as a jackaroo and then bellboy aboard a cruise ship, to lifesaver on strike in the Channel Islands and gun-wielding shenanigans in Texas, wherever he went, Duncan Page never lost his cheerful, hardworking, knockabout nature.He wore the green and gold with great pride, and together with his mates, Don McMiken and Peter Macken, represented Australia in Modern Pentathlon at several World Championships and two Olympics. Never mind they only ran fifth at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics; that''s only part of the story. What happened along the way - now, that''s the real story.This book celebrates a legendary sportsman, who despite crippling setbacks, let nothing stop him from realising his Olympic dreams.

Anita Hammond-Jones is a stylish, charismatic, society figure, applauded for her strength and bravery, tireless advocacy, and speaking her truth.When Anita sets up The Lost Lovelies Foundation after the death of her son, Martha is quick to join and dedicates herself, heart and soul, to the cause. She follows willingly as Anita pushes legislation to punish perpetrators and keep children safe. If passed, the Victims Voices Act will give parents the final say on whether an offender walks free.Not everyone agrees with Anita''s stance, and they''re making Martha''s job difficult. The ensuing debate on sentencing, parole, and perpetrator rehabilitation tests Martha''s resolve and her loyalties.Everyone has a different perspective, and they each offer us a unique insight into what motivates charity - and what happens when grief distorts our sense of right and wrong.