Books published by Wilkinson Publishing

The dark reality of what really happened behind the bright lights and sounds of the casino floor. Crown is a case study in a decaying corporate culture with celebrities, former politicians, corporate governance failures, tax dodges, and casino junkets tailor-made for colorful gambling identities. It exposes the tricks used by Crown, one of Australia's largest companies, to avoid regulatory scrutiny, dodge tax, and tinker with their games while on the quest to fill its coffers.

"The Boxing Butterfly is a career chronicle of Margaret Cunneen SC-the boxing butterfly who turned the tables on ICAC, amidst prosecuting murderers, pedophiles and rapists-as she launches into her new chapter as a defence barrister. In her rear view mirror, Cunneen sees her trial successes-her convictions-interspersed with the flak from the ground fire of some colleagues who resented her success and were determined to stop her climb to greater heights. She regrets nothing and is totally satisfied with what she does. As Madam Crown, she empathised with the victims and their families. Now, as defence counsel she empathises with the accused she defends. And what stories she tells! Some are gruesome and confronting, such as prosecuting the irreverent Skafs for gang rape, Robert 'Dolly' Dunn for pedophilia, the Butcher of Bega for unspeakable medical malpractice and the Charbaji Brothers for an ice-fuelled torture session that ended in murder. Others-especially relating to her defence clients, are filled with humanity and surprising moments of amusement, like the Chinese movie producer who couldn't speak English yet taught inmates chess while awaiting trial." --

This is not a book you read once and toss in the cupboard. This book will become dog-eared and tattered as your re-read it and pass it around. It's your go-to book to get a great big taste of Australia. And with Muz's poetry the flavor is always spot on. Murray Hartin is a well known poet and Australian personality, his poetry is well loved and received, particularly in regional areas.

James Kite is a Vietnam veteran. He's alone and at the end of his life, haunted by his role in the death of a mentally disabled Vietnamese boy during the War. Grace Moore spent her teenage years hiding her body before becoming a plus size model and getting the attention she'd always craved. After she's assaulted during a street robbery, she finds herself in a new battle, with depression. The Soldier is a serving military professional. After a failed suicide attempt, he returns to duty in Afghanistan. One day while on patrol in the mountains, he cradles a local woman as she dies -- an event that follows him home to his wife and newborn child. James, Grace and the Soldier meet on Anzac Day while watching the dawn service at Melbourne's Shrine of Remembrance. Has fate brought them together for one last chance at finding peace?

Low Rates High Returns breaks down the complex world of investing and shows that with an understanding of a few crucial concepts you can gain a good understanding of how the stock market works and, more importantly, how you can safely increase your wealth from investing in shares. [New Para] Authors Pete Wargent and Stephen Moriarty believe that anyone can be a successful investor. Their book provides a sensible, low-risk strategy for generating passive income in the markets following 8 timeless principles they cover in detail including systematic investing, the risk hierarchy, asset allocation, diversification, and re-balancing. [New Para] Low Risk High Returns also explores why you should manage your own money and the different market cycles, and provides further recommended reading, a glossary of key terms and more to start you on the road to investing successfully today.

Welcomed by Phillip Adams as an important Australian memoir full of insight and humor, this is also a story about growing up. It's the personal journey of a 16-year-old boy starting work in 'the golden age of journalism' when reporters worked with hard copy and hot metal and endured a mixture of instruction and reprimand that would be branded today as workplace harassment of the highest order. The book's central theme is a young man's growing friendship with an eccentric gay Englishman who found sanctuary among hard-nosed, cynical journalists and tough war-veteran printers in an era when intolerance was far more common than inclusion. The reader follows the progress of a boy gripped with an intense fear of failure in the first weeks of his probation, to the height of his career as a hardened and experienced newspaper editor confronting the Ku Klux Klan, being threatened by dangerously corrupt police, and breaking international news from the inner sanctum of the Chinese Communist Party. Many of the issues in the Colt's story resonate today and mirror the problems still facing Australian society. Lessons from the past in a sparking narrative which has been endorsed across the political spectrum. 'A joy to read... the work of a true professional, ' Prof. Henry Reynolds. 'One of our truly courageous history makers, ' The Hon. Bob Katter jnr.

Frances Macnab finds himself, like many, in a new spiritual, emotional, and psychological territory. It is called older age. He finds it helps to understand where we have come from, where we want to be, and how to get there. And perhaps most importantly, what we all need to flourish and thrive rather than just survive in our later years. [New Para] Ageing Well is a manual for older age, it explores ideas on how we can live the later part of our lives with more passion and enjoyment by creating joy, managing moods, avoiding stereotypes, working towards better psychological health, training the brain, focusing on emotional intelligence and much more.

Your mind has two aspects. Maybe you are only familiar with one--the active thinking mind with all its attendant emotions. Blue Sky Mind will introduce you to the other half--the still mind. While meditation does involve getting to know both aspects of your mind better, more particularly it provides a reliable way to become familiar with the still mind. This aspect of the mind is renowned for its innate inner peace and clarity, loving kindness and wisdom. Meditation introduces us to the still mind with direct certainty. It then helps us to function with confidence from its center wherein all the qualities we aspire to as good people are to be found. Blue Sky Mind is intended to be a highly accessible introductory book to meditation, something that everyone will find informative and useful for establishing and deepening their own meditation practice. Ian's first meditation book, Peace of Mind, was one of the first books on meditation published in Australia, and was followed by Meditation: Pure and Simple. Blue Sky Mind combines the best of Ian's first two books with fresh material, guidance and insight into the art of meditation.

It was a crime spree like no other. One of the great double acts in Australian criminal history led police on a merry chase for more than two years. And all the time police thought they were chasing one man. There were two, maybe three stickups a month but only in the colder months. Country TABs and banks were always hit near closing time with the After Dark Bandit then disappearing into the bush. No clues, no leads, no hope. It wasn't until the gig was up - thanks to the unflinching bravery of a couple of old school country coppers (one who almost died) that police discovered that the After Dark Bandit was both public enemy no.1 and no.2! Double Trouble chronicles the journey of Peter and Doug Morgan and their notorious dad who taught them how to build houses and steal stuff. So many twists and turns along the way, including the startling revelation that the only time the identical twins ever got along was when they were doing holdups.

New edition of the thriller nominated for the Ned Kelly Award Smart, idealistic and motivated, Jen the law student intends to make a big splash as a criminal lawyer. A bit of upmarket prostitution pays her way through University and leads her to Harry, cannabis dealer and playboy who turns her world upside down. When Harry's multi-million dollar payout is ripped off by corrupt cop Roger Raindrops Reiner, Jen becomes his willing ally chasing the cash. Together they must deal with the vicious Reiner; sleazy middleman Charlie Prentice; powerful Chen; erotic Jasmine; nightclub artist Eduardo; and Chatabul, the charismatic master crook. The money trail leads from Sydney's streets to a secret estate on the North Queensland coast, and finally Hong Kong. Meanwhile, their relationship blossoms - and stumbles. The stakes are high and the adrenaline turns Jen's idealism to pure ambition as she learns her biggest lesson: everyone is a liar, a user - and morality is highly subjective.

Every country can be defined by the food they eat, and how they prepare and cook this food. The same is true for different states within many countries, or even down to particular regions. Food can capture the essence of a place and its people's personalities, whether optimistic, generous, bold, passionate, proud, disciplined, particular, creative, challenging; and the list goes on. Things We Love richly captures the unique and powerful personality of those wonderful people who make up Australia's cattle station region; that vast, rugged and unforgiving wilderness. The recipes and stories in this book bring alive the optimistic, resilient, sharing, enterprising, self-confident, risk-taking, creative and proud free spirits that characterise cattle station communities. The culinary treats within will tempt your tastebuds, from classic casseroles, curries and stir-fries to salads, pies, sweets and treats, this beautiful book is a treasure trove of flavours and country tales.

Day 9 at Wooreen paints a vivid picture of the Wooreen State School kidnapping of 1977. Written through the teacher's eyes, this gripping tale gives insight into the trauma experienced by the victims, the timely heroism of logging truck driver Robin Smith, and the bravery and commitment of the Victorian Police Force. The state school kidnappings of the 1970s shocked Australia. They stand as two of Victoria's most audacious and notorious crimes. The author celebrates the healing that is possible from such pain and torment, giving the reader renewed hope in a troubled world.

30 compelling interviews with refugees who have escaped war or conflict from over a dozen countries. Inspirational individuals and initiatives that are harnessing the potential of refugees to make australia a richer society. The world is facing the largest human displacement crisis in history with over 68 million people forced to leave their homes because of violence, conflict or persecution. Each year Australia accepts around 18,000 refugees through the United Nations humanitarian settlement programs. Many of the refugees who settle in Australia have experienced trauma, torture or the loss of loved ones. They bring with them memories, traditions, culture and history. They also bring with them hopes, dreams and ambitions for their children. They are, by definition, resilient and ingenious people who have overcome challenges and dangers just to get here. Refugee Stories is about the experiences and the hopes and aspirations of refugees who have made Australia home; and also about those in our society who have tried to make them welcome. These are inspirational stories of ordinary people forced by circumstances beyond their control to make extraordinary physical and emotional journeys to safety and freedom.