Auston the Sidecar Dog Saves Christmas

Follow the adventures of Auston the Sidecar Dog in his travels around the globe. Children will enjoy his first book presenting the story of Auston and Santa Claus on their Christmas Eve travels in the magical scooter and will also learn about geography at the same time. This is a fun and delightfully illustrated book to be enjoyed by children and parents alike.

Australia We Didn’t See

A reception is being held at the prime minister’s official residence, The Lodge, to celebrate democratic multiculturalism in Australia, when a young guests suddenly attacks the prime minister.

Walking through the parkland to a jeweller to buy his wife a birthday present, the prime minister meets several seniors enjoying the sunshine. He also meets a man from Iraq who has no job but has been offered one by a terrorist group.

The prime minister also meets a young man who has a brother living in Bradford, England, connected to a formidable terrorist group responsible for terrorist acts all over Europe.

Trying to get his motorcade through a large crowd of protesters, the prime minister walks out to plead for access to his next appointment. A lunatic shoots for fun and hits him in the shoulder.

The story involves ASIO, terrorist recruitment, spy agencies and international connections.

Will the terrorists prevail? Will the prime minister survive?

Will China cause trouble next to an American Naval Base and RAAF Base?

All this, and much more, is revealed in this gripping political thriller.

Authentic Church

If you had a blank sheet of paper and were going to describe what church should look like, what would you include? Why has the make-up, of what we generally understand to be church, diverged so significantly from the kinds of people that Jesus hung out with? For very few of them would easily fit into most churches today. This book is an attempt to consider this and whether or not the Anglican parish system still has anything to offer by way of a way forwards as the numbers of those attending church in this country still continue to decline. This book attempts to describe our experience as members of St Paul’s Church here in Cambridge, as the theology that underlies it emerged in our midst on our journey together and as it is summarised so succinctly by Luke in Acts chapter 2 verse 42.

Autism... A Mother's Story

Autism is a life-long condition that affects how the brain works. It is not an illness and therefore cannot be ‘cured.’ Some may show traits but never be diagnosed as being autistic.

Autism… A Mother’s Story is a heartfelt account of a mother’s journey with her autistic son which spans almost 28 years and covers the huge ups and downs of this complex condition.

This is a memoir that gives hope to those caring for anyone with autism or for anyone wanting to know more about the challenges that face carers and the assistance that is available.

Avenging Angels

The clock is ticking in this fast-paced novel, in which a man who has lost everything journeys his way down a path of deceit, with deadly consequences.

While trying to come to terms with his tragic loss, evil forces are at work, which make him realise that all is not how it may seem.

The man is Mike Feather, a builder and family man, he could be any of us, which leads you to ask yourself the questions: how far would you go for your family or a friend in need? Who do you trust with your life or more importantly, with your family?

We put our faith in a system that is there to protect us from the wickedness of evil people, but what we expect and what we get are seldom the same thing.

The story encourages the reader to re-evaluate their belief of whether the end justifies the means, as ethical lines are crossed, and whether taking the law into your own hands is ever justifiable.

Everyone has their breaking point, and when you’ve nothing left to lose, but your whole world to gain, what would you do?

Awaken, Broken Soul

All my life, I was hiding behind a Girl, who was scared of showing her true self.
Who wanted to be somebody else so urgently.
Nevertheless, it should be okay to show, that we struggle with self-esteem sometimes,
that we hurt ourselves because we cannot confront the ones who hurt us.
We are forced to hide the parts that define us, whether it is a depression you are not supposed to talk about,
a man who uses his power to abuse you mentally,
a family that rips you apart,
or a life you never chose to live.
I want to end the hiding and stop the silence.
All of us went through,
go through,
dark thoughts,
and miserable times like that.
And I survived.
We survived.
You survived.
Or will survive.
So, will you listen?

A Concrete Bridge on Wooden Pillars

A Concrete Bridge on Wooden Pillars is a collection of opinions and wishes presenting how the African rural masses, who are the largest economic contributors, think how their rural problems can be resolved politically, socially and economically.

It is a culmination of the author’s early experiences of rural living. As a young boy he wonders why young men have to be hunted down by tax police in order to pay tax. He is intrigued and troubled by issues surrounding tax and the many difficulties of rural living, including poverty, hunger and conflicts.

The author ascribes all these problems to the destruction of rural environment that has been enhanced by incompatible models of rural habitation with changed demographic and economic models. He suggests neglect of the rural by successive governments whose erroneous policies have resulted in skewing of resources towards the cities and their exportation are to blame. He also argues that this has been made worse by continued use of carbon copies of western governance systems that provoke adverse political and social issues that create the environment not conducive to investment.

The author suggests that African governments need to develop adaptive governance systems and tap the eager and willing human resource that is desperate to escape poverty in order to achieve credible development.

Baboon on the Moon

This book is a fun rhyming book for children, all about a baboon who has made his home on the moon. Edgar St Neeze is an inquisitive baboon. Having considered the frequently asked question of whether the moon is made of cheese, he is determined to prove that it is. Follow Edgar’s adventures and discover whether or not he is successful in this hilarious and engaging book.

Baby Dinosaur

So much of the time people pass judgement without realising the impact it can have on others. This little dinosaur tries his hardest to make friends, yet nobody could look past the fact he was a dinosaur who never had the same ability as them…until somebody actually looks beyond.

Baby Dragon in the Greenhouse

Celebrate the bond between Smokey the baby dragon and a little boy named Tom in this wonderful story and beautifully illustrated book.

Smokey is a baby dragon with a curious character. He has been dropped off by his mum but told to keep quiet and out of sight. It was only a matter of time when Smokey started to explore his surroundings. As he turned his backend knocked over a pot and made an almighty crashing noise! Smokey ran and hid behind some plants, and when he looked up there was Tom.

Tom is a little boy who lives with his mum. He struggles to make friends so usually has no one to play with.

Come join the journey of friendship between a baby dragon and a little boy, it’s sure to turn your good day into a great day.

Backchannel: rabt

Imagine a world where not just teenagers, but governments use secret social media channels to communicate – and to target. Meet Doug McKenzie, a charismatic Black Irish investigative reporter for the New York Daily, a man whose fearless journalism has attracted international enemies with the resources to neutralize him. In response to his incendiary reports, a clandestine ‘Backchannel’ is activated, manipulating the U.S. government itself to take him down.

But Doug isn’t alone. His fiery daughter Rachel, an emerging journalist in her own right, stands by his side, as do allies from the global stage. Journey with Doug from the power corridors of Washington, DC to the bustling streets of Osaka, Japan; from the political heart of Ankara, Turkey to the fraught border crossing of Bazargan, Iran.

Caught in a web of international intrigue is Doug’s tumultuous personal life – his marriage to Turkish-born Nukhet hangs by a thread, complicated by their one-year-old daughter Sirin, and the reemergence of his enigmatic lover, Dr. Laurie Reynolds.

Get ready to dive into a world of political suspense, international espionage, and intricate relationships. Welcome to Backchannel. Trust us, you won’t want to put it down.

Bag of Dolls

I hope those of you reading this book who require it will find courage through the strange and sometimes exciting world of Julia Darby, she will lead you to unexpected avenues.