Books published by Wild Side Publishing

  Frances was born in the Wairarapa, New Zealand, in 1948—a post-war baby-boomer. She was raised in Northland. Her varied careers have included bun-running, journalism, radio presentation and tour leading.Her dad always said she was of Spanish descent—something about the Spanish Armada sinking off the Cornwall coast, sailors who swam ashore, and the rest (as they say) is history!She has lived in the USA, and has travelled to Chile, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, Spain, Portugal and Morocco, to name a few.Her heart races every time she hears a Latin beat. This love of all things South American drove her to learn Spanish, dance the rumba and the samba, sample pisco sours and devour Latin American history.This reflective look at Frances’ journey through life contains hearty helpings of humour. This book will not fail to inspire readers to Kia Kaha—stay strong in adversity—and laugh the socks off the many absurdities of life.Frances has four children and nine grandchildren, and lives in Auckland, New Zealand.

Learn powerful insights and keys for success with this easy-to-read daily interactive journal for outrageous living from one of New Zealand’s most successful women entrepreneurs, Bernadette Soares.For 31 days enjoy and challenge yourself with:a Personal Worda Contemplation for the Dayan Affirmation for the Dayan Action for the Dayan Outrageous Challenge for the DayBeauty entrepreneur, Bernadette Soares, shares the experiences of her lifetime with thoughtful insights and empowering words—with actionable activities and challenges for you to follow. This journal will be a blessing in your life and something that you will want to keep at your bedside to read each day to encourage you to succeed in your life’s journey.

Learn powerful insights and keys for success with this easy-to-read daily interactive journal for outrageous living from one of New Zealand’s most successful women entrepreneurs, Bernadette Soares.For 31 days enjoy and challenge yourself with:a Personal Worda Contemplation for the Dayan Affirmation for the Dayan Action for the Dayan Outrageous Challenge for the DayBeauty entrepreneur, Bernadette Soares, shares the experiences of her lifetime with thoughtful insights and empowering words—with actionable activities and challenges for you to follow. This journal will be a blessing in your life and something that you will want to keep at your bedside to read each day to encourage you to succeed in your life’s journey.

All the health-conscious seek insights that will lead to a long life...... so if you want to know what is going to kill you, I can tell you. Perhaps not literally-all rules have exceptions, but if you are in reasonable health and live in the Western world, you are unlikely to die of infection. Malnutrition, almost certainly not. A car crash is possible, but unlikely. If you fulfil the destiny of most affluent humans in this epoch, you will die of your immune system. You may be lucky enough to enjoy good health until the very end of your days, but the odds are against it. As you get older, the chances go up that something big, like a stroke or cancer, will drag down your quality of life.Well known healthy options, like eating coloured plants, and exercising, suppress big diseases. In large part they work by keeping the immune system in balance. A further option in the longevity, anti-inflammatory tool kit, and a major theme of this book, is the developing science of 'functional food'. Functional foods, also known as nutraceuticals (and bioactives, and super foods) are foods, and edible novelties, like leaves and seeds, that are almost drug-like in their capacity to suppress inflammation. Seeking them out is indispensable for a maximum longevity strategy.If you're already leading a conventionally healthy lifestyle, there's still more you can you do. This is the story of inflammation and health-what goes wrong as we age, and what you can do about it.-Dr R Mulgan, www.lifeguard.health

ENTERTAINING AND REVEALINGIn this frank and inspiring memoir, Neven talks about his early life, and his extraordinary success as a rugby player. A lock and number eight, Neven represented Wellington at a provincial level, before achieving the ultimate in New Zealand rugby—wearing the revered All Black jersey. His contemporaries included Tiny White, Don Clarke, Wilson Whineray, Kelvin Tremain, Colin Meads and Ian Clarke.But this is not just a memoir of rugby achievements; Neven talks frankly about the difficulties in his life ‘when the crowd stops roaring’ and the reality away from the rugby field. There are immense challenges, including being charged by New Zealand Police for theft, a suicide attempt, and his battle with alcoholism.But there is also hope, triumph and new beginnings in this candid memoir, with Neven going on to give back and help numerous others who have lost their way.

Fear, drama, suspense... and hope.Amid the ruins and chaos left by the Second World War, a family sets out from a small town in Russia to escape the uncertainty of living under the iron fist of Stalin. Their arduous journey takes them through Poland and then Germany, where they hear first-hand accounts of the holocaust where millions of Jews and others were exterminated only a few years earlier... and then on to France and England.A few years later, the son Simon, and his wife Rose visit Israel after discovering their Jewish roots and heritage. They arrive just in time to experience the dramatic Six Day War when the surrounding Arab nations attempt to destroy Israel.You will be kept wondering how this family can possibly survive as they flee the only home they've ever known. This powerful story is based on the true accounts of friends and strangers that the author has woven into fascinating fiction.

Learn powerful insights and keys for success with this easy-to-read inspirational daily guide for outrageous living from one of New Zealand's most successful women entrepreneurs, Bernadette Soares.For 31 days enjoy and challenge yourself with:a Personal Worda Contemplation for the Dayan Affirmation for the Dayan Action for the Dayan Outrageous Challenge for the DayBeauty entrepreneur, Bernadette Soares, shares the experiences of her lifetime with thoughtful insights and empowering words-with actionable activities and challenges for you to follow. This daily guide will be a blessing in your life and something that you will want to keep at your bedside to read each day to encourage you to succeed in your life's journey.

Learn powerful insights and keys for success with this easy-to-read daily guide for outrageous living from one of New Zealand's most successful women entrepreneurs, Bernadette Soares.For 31 days enjoy and challenge yourself with:a Personal Worda Contemplation for the Dayan Affirmation for the Dayan Action for the Dayan Outrageous Challenge for the DayBeauty entrepreneur, Bernadette Soares, shares the experiences of her lifetime with thoughtful insights and empowering words-with actionable activities and challenges for you to follow. This daily guide will be a blessing in your life and something that you will want to keep at your bedside to read each day to encourage you to succeed in your life's journey.

Be inspired by the courage of this hard-working Southland farmer who led the First Commando Fiji Guerrillas in World War II.My parents were an exceptional couple. Their characters and influence in the local community, the farming world and in a much wider sphere were significant. My father’s contribution to the war effort in the Solomon Islands, and the well-deserved Silver Star awarded to him by the Americans, is a unique story that you will not find in many of the war histories. My mother also made a huge impact in her community and was awarded a QSM for her work. ~DICK TRIPPThe last chapter takes you into the heart of battles with the Japanese in the Solomon Islands in World War II. Charlie led his commandos; New Zealanders, Fijians and Tongans scouting in enemy territory to inform the Americans of their movements. Charlie Tripp has been described as an extraordinary hero.Charlie Tripp, aka “The Boss”, bought Nithdale Station near Gore in 1924 and did the hard yards developing it into the stunning property it is today covering 1478ha (3652ac). It has been further developed by his grandson, Andrew. Nithdale Genetics is among the best in New Zealand. This is the true story of a man with high moral standards, legendary fitness, personal discipline, visual memory, excellent powers of observation and leadership qualities.

Life-changing keys for those diagnosed with serious illness. The incredible journey of someone who put their Christian faith into action and survived pancreatic cancer. "Pancreatic cancer... seemed to have a long-winded echo as the doctor spoke. Maybe those weren't the words you or someone you love received; maybe the words echoed were a different form of cancer, terminal illness, or maybe like the Apostle Paul, you have a long-standing thorn in your flesh, causing you pain and suffering, even worse tormenting you. Whatever your reasons are, I wrote this book with you in mind." ~CHONTAE Not everyone is healed of cancer or a debilitating illness… and yet some are. Discover revelational keys on how to walk with God or support a loved one through illness, and continue to believe for His healing love and power.

Learn about the intriguing hidden history of New Zealand told in rhyming prose with great Kiwi humour.Discover the intriguing hidden history of New Zealand expressed in rhyming prose with a double dose of classic Kiwi humour.History records enough evidence of what this country looked like in the early 1800s - and it wasn’t pretty. Debauchery, disease, deception, death and killing were the inevitable results of a lawless society seen everywhere. It was only a matter of time until this land was destined to be devoid of crowds of any sort unless some sort of miracle occurred.Fortunately for all of us ‘some sort of miracle’ did take place and THE JEWEL IN THE SEA tells the story. A miraculous series of events pivotal on the life of a 12-year old girl in the Waikato were the catalyst to help bring about the change the country so desperately needed-the freedom, the zeal, the life and the liberty we all enjoy in this beautiful land called Aotearoa.

No matter how bad things get, there’s hope! 20 inspirational true-life stories of courage you will never forget.Amos (Perese) Ale Head Hunter founder to servant leaderAndrew Stroud World Superbike champion finds true richesBrock Davis Rebel police detective becomes muso for the MasterDavid Laumatia Senior Sergeant, role model and prophetic artistDaz Chettle From the gutter to inspiring the next generationGini Shepheard From rejection, abuse and gang life to social workerHillary Kieft Through abuse and abortion to pro-life activistJaewyn Major On a mission to give prostitution the red lightJoshua Calles Family man, Police Constable and BROKEN rising starLouise Kapene-Green The korowai maker whose heart speaks through her handsMarina Young Pro-lifer and author, The Unforgotten BabiesMark Mitchell Warrior of Zion leader who danced with the devilOmri Jaakobovich Israeli Paratrooper and founder of HIT InternationalOwen Pomana Ex-hardman with a heart for the homelessRosita Hendry World-class acrobat and circus superstarStephanie Harawira Leader of the Pacific Pearls movementTalakimoana Hehepoto Ex-Mongrel Mobster and hope-bringerTania Butler Widow of Chris Crean from the movie RESOLVETrent Membrey Journey from meth hell to ministerTuhoe ‘Bruno’ Isaac Ex-Mongrel Mob leader and author of True Red

You will be moved beyond words, even to tears-a true story of heartaches and triumphs...As a young child in Holland, Ingrid's uncle offered her another slice of bread. "Two slices of bread?" she asked, never having been allowed that many before! Her memory jumped to the starvation and cruelty her family had experienced at the hands of extremely cruel captors.Ingrid Coles was born in Java, Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia), on 28 November 1942, during the Japanese occupation of WWII. Three months after her birth, she and her family were incarcerated in prisoner-of-war camps. Her father died, aged 43, in a prison camp. Her 6-year-old brother died of starvation and pneumonia en routeto Holland, when the family was evacuated during the Indonesian War of Independence.Life changed drastically in the Netherlands for Ingrid and her three siblings, who had to learn how to cope with their mother's post-traumatic stress and their own war-time experiences.However, Ingrid, now orphaned aged 16 in 1958, had a clear idea of her future calling and emigrated to New Zealand to begin nursing training six months later. This memoir traces Ingrid's background and growing-up years, revealing the secret of her successful life in her country of adoption; and how she overcame the hurts and hurdles of the past-even to how she learned to forgive her oppressors.

Small Beginnings shows how a life can be turned around and fulfilled… if we stop and listen to what God has planned for us.How did a young child who suffered verbal abuse and rejection become a soldier in the army, a top teacher at technical trade school, a missionary to Israel and Africa and then the director of Christian Friends of Israelin New Zealand?The author knows how it feels to be rejected and forgotten, but he didn’t let his tough start in life dictate his future. This hard-to-put-down true story shows how God called a young man and directed his paths. With his beloved wife Penny alongside him, Dennis undertakes adventure after adventure… including delivering a young Arab boy home through the dangerous West Bank, returning in the dead of night! He travelled to many countries including Africa and America to do God’s bidding, was called to oversee a vital ministry and pastor a local church.Small Beginnings takes you on an exciting journey of discovery that you will never be truly rejected whenyou know God and have faith in His love.

Pregnancy - What is this thing doing in me?Abortions - What have I done?Miscarriages - Why does this always happen to me?Street Life - I feel so cold and aloneProstitution - It's only for some extra moneyFetish Industry - I can make them feel the pain I doDrug Addiction - To try and numb myself moreMental Illness - I really am crazySuicide Attempts - I can't even get that rightNear Death Experience - What am I doing here??After a childhood of lies, sexual abuse, emotional and physical violence, many different homes and 18 schools, I ran away from home to be "free." What I encountered along the way was everything but freedom, until finally I made the wisest choice anyone could ever make...