Books published by various Australia publishers

Anastasia Larson, a young girl with Asperger's Syndrome, is about to start her first day of high school. However, she soon discovers that she has awoken a magical ability. She and her friend, Fletcher, are thrown into a hidden world where other people with special needs have powers too. She soon realises that there are a few obstacles in the way to find out who she truly is.

Extreme life can be experiencing the harshest personal challenges produced by nature’s arsenal, and testing one’s endurance to prevail over these elements without going ‘over the edge’.Wingsuiting from a mountain top, hang gliding across the countryside, kiteboarding the waves, whitewater kayaking of rapids and waterfalls, free diving beneath the ocean, polar swimming, snowboarding, cross-country skating and long distance trail hiking. These are only a few of the various leisure endurance pursuits explored in this book being used to challenge the Earth’s climatic conditions, bodies of water and difficult terrain. Nature’s myriad of severe storms and oceanic phenomena that probably cannot be safely challenged provide a further insight into such potential extremes.A distinctive selection of the planet’s animals, bird and marine life which could be reasonably considered as natural ‘extremes of life’ provide a useful complement to these human exploits. Humankind may also celebrate their endeavours in other less energetic ways, including unusual community festivals involving enormous gatherings of like-minded people in fancy dress, as clowns or simply people who enjoy throwing coloured powder over each other. There are many other ways to appreciate and enjoy extreme life, and this book shares many more of these experiences of being ‘on the edge’. 

The Best Book Ever Written. Well nearly ever. Well it could be if we could finish it. Please help us finish this book and make it the best book ever written. An interactive story for children.To the reader :This book is meant to be an interactive experience between the reader and the children listening to the story.When the children suggest the naughty rhyming word, as they will invariably do, the reader can respond with something like"Oh you can't say that, that word won't do.This book is to be read, by children just like you."OR"What did you say? That's not what this book is about.That is a word I think, I'll most certainly be leaving out."THEN "Now let's continue on with the story."

In this uniquely Australian anthology of short stories we traverse the country known by Australians as the 'wide brown land'. You will be introduced to a Bachelors & Spinsters Ball, memories of yesteryear's Cracker Nights, Aussie nicknames and the dangers of our wildlife, all written by gifted sassy women who have learned to live in a harsh, unforgiving land with irreverent humour, optimism and grace. The women in this collection bring boundless energy and imagination with sharp observation. They skilfully explore life with poignancy, wry humour and a crisp flair for suspense, delivering a lively read that will not disappoint, as the authors embrace life in it's chaos, beauty and hilarity. Features: Christina Batey, Linda Ruth Brooks, Julie Cochrane, Louise Elizabeth, Mary Gabb, Jo Hanrahan, Marilyn Linn, Neridah Kentwell, Jane McLean, Helen Marshall, Victoria Norton, Rina Robinson, Jo Tregellis, Linda Visman, Pauline Young.

Young Charlie is a true-blue young Aussie, and so is his friend Khaled. They spend time together on their scooters, as well as chatting about the things that they share, and the things that make them different. My Muslim Mate, written by exciting new author Amal Abou-Eid, is the story of how, through talking and learning about each other's cultures, friendships can flourish and lives can work together harmoniously.The story explains aspects of Islam that are often misunderstood, and is a great resource for non-Muslim families who wish to learn more, as well as Muslim students in classrooms across Australia who can access the book to help express themselves.

If Lauren Taylor had known Tommy Slater had returned to Clearwater Springs, she would never have agreed to come back for her high school reunion. If not for the cajoling of her childhood friend Sarah, who had fought cancer and won, she would be enjoying a beer and a pizza with her work colleagues in the city right now. Instead she was standing by a broken down car, in the pouring rain, on a dark deserted country road, looking into the smouldering eyes of her childhood sweetheart who had stopped to help a stranded motorist.The day couldn't get any worse.She had planned to attend the reunion, spend time with her friend, and then get the hell out of town before the weekend was over.Little did she know, that secrets would be revealed, love would be rekindled and it's almost impossible to run away from your past.

Elly Rose and her mother fly from Sydney, Australia to Sri Lanka, to attend the famous Esala Perahera festival, and to meet Shalinka and his daughter Aruni. When a baby elephant is lost, Elly Rose knows she must help find its family. It’s a race against time. What will they do when a cheeky monkey steals their map? Will they find the elephants family or will they get caught in the monsoon rains?An educational book about culture, friendship and being selfless. This book embraces travel and adventure and explores different cultures and traditions in Sri Lanka. An Australian and a Sri Lankan girl go on an adventure together to find the baby elephants family. Together they learn a little more about each other and their different cultures.The beautiful vibrant watercolour illustrations take the reader on a journey of mystery, combining both real photos and watercolours to create the unmistakable style that Maggie O'Hara brings to the Elly Rose series of travel books.

Final edition of Ross Kingston's fantasy debut.Follow along at teseries.com As the land is blanketed in shadows, the Vassals will rise. The elements have chosen their champions; one by one the Vassals awaken to sway the fate of the world.As legend of a forgotten enemy begins to sweep the land and unrest rises in the kingdom, Princess Alicea answers the call of a Vassal, abandoning her kingdom to unveil the secrets hidden from her. The Princess and a thief stand together against the darkness as they begin their search to unite the Vassals for the upcoming war.These are the chronicles of those chosen to wield the elements.This is their Awakening.

I'm the Boss of my Body is an innovated children's book, designed to help young children develop an awareness of their right to be safe, and what they can do if they feel that someone is not respecting those rights. With it's lively text and engaging illustrations, I'm the Boss of my Body seeks to directly engage young readers as well as parents, carers and professionals with a valuable opportunity to approach the subject of self protection in a gentle and non threatening manner. Involving children in regular discussion about keeping themselves safe develops decision making and problem solving skills.Furthermore, I'm the Boss of my Body has been written and illustrated to ensure that all family groups are able to utilise this book, without any limitations associated to diversity or family frame work.Suitable for children 3-9 years of age.

From beginning to end this book is a page turner … leaving you hungry for more.Bush Redemption is the sequel to Blood Gold Revenge where the Hatchet River Station massacre cleaned out one of Australia’s biggest drug labs, so retribution is naturally high on the agenda for some.Many are assumed dead …. Or are they? Who has survived, and what do they have in store for their victims, who may not all be as innocent as perceived. This tale of courage, betrayal &madness will have you on edge as the story unfolds.Tim has found a gold reef in the Northern Australian outback that puts the fabled Lassiters reef to shame, but there are many parties trying to also stake their claim on this rich find. Murder, sabotage & torture all come into play in the race for ownership.Chinese Mafia, Drug Lords, Hitmen, Bikie Gangs and even an insurance salesman are all in on this game they call “Bush Redemption.”

In a world where magic and science sit side by side, and powerful witches are considered necessary aides for all governments, Lizzie Grace is something of an outlier. Though born into one the most powerful blue blood witch families, she wants nothing to do with either her past or her magic.But when she and Belle, her human familiar and best friend, open a small cafe in the Faelan werewolf reservation, she quickly finds herself enmeshed in the hunt for a vampire intent on wreaking bloody havoc. It’s a hunt that soon becomes personal, and one that is going to take all her skills to survive–that’s if the werewolves, who hate all things witch, don’t get her first.