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Mik and Milly
Mik and Milly follows the story of Mik, the coolest kid at Gumnut International Boarding and Day College, who finds himself facing a daunting challenge after his best friend Milly receives devastating news from her parents on the other side of the world. As mid-year school holidays approach, Mik decides to take Milly on a road trip of a lifetime to the Australian outback. However, an unexpected event at an abandoned mine on his mate’s sheep farm alters their journey forever.As they return to school, Mik and Milly look forward to their annual International Food Festival. The student planning committee decides the festival’s entertainment, and they choose to pit the teachers against the students for the first time ever. But as they prepare for the festival, Mik and Milly begin to wonder if their beef stroganoff secret recipe may be too much for the intimidating Principal Povlov to handle.Will Mik and Milly’s friendship withstand the challenges they face throughout the year, or will their experiences change the way they feel about each other forever? Mik and Milly is a heartwarming and engaging tale that takes readers on a journey through the highs and lows of adolescence, friendship, and growing up.
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The Curious Mr. Gahdzooks and his Cautionary Tales for Naughty Children
When children misbehave, when they do not do as they're told, then usually in this day and age, they'd get away with a small telling off. However, a new reason for good behaviour has emerged from the imagination. He is fair and he is kind and just, children have no need to be scared. He is only interested in the ones who don't follow the rules, so naughty children, please be prepared.
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Heist Denial
One year after the death of the fourth member of the infamous Gang of Four, the remaining trio of aged bank robbers is struggling to adapt to life outside prison walls. Having served their last stint in jail following a botched robbery of a closed-down post office, during which they donned gorilla costumes, hi-viz jackets, and colourful Bermuda shorts, the gang now faces a two-year suspended sentence and the challenge of honouring their fallen comrade’s dying wish to stay on the straight and narrow.
As they navigate the idiosyncrasies of their fellow residents at the residential home, the trio, now known as The Trio, must also contend with the suspicions of a relentless detective who believes their deceased friend is alive and well, secretly orchestrating a string of heists across the Home Counties. With the detective convinced that the coffin is filled with bricks and stolen loot, The Trio must prove their innocence while adhering to the terms of their friend’s generous will.
Amidst the chaos, the Colonel works on his memoir, ‘Confession of a Bank Robber’, and delivers after-dinner speeches to the legal profession. Jock finds himself as the kilted bagpiper for the Tartanettes, a troupe of middle-aged Burlesquers, while Lenny attempts to improve his social skills. As the three vow to honor their late friend’s wishes, a series of copycat heists and odd mysteries come to light, threatening to unravel their newfound freedom and redemption.
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You, Me & Them
Life can be boring or exciting, tough, or adventurous. The good news is that you can choose your own path. Why can’t you have it all? In these pages, Camilla takes you on a thrilling ride through the unpredictable journey of a double life. What really happens after dark? Where might life’s curiosities lead? The truth is, there is always more than meets the eye.
If you really think about it, we are all making choices, some we expose, some we keep to ourselves. If you really want to open pandoras box, the people you share it with better be ready for it. In Camilla’s case, her secrets have well and truly been kept, only she and her sassy cat Bubbles know the real her… for now.
We laugh, we cry, we fall in love, we fall out of love, we feel pain and we feel joy. It’s the circle of life. How many times does Camilla reach full circle? Stay tuned to find out.
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Never Pat a Burning Dog
A novel for everyone who has ever ridden the advertising and marketing roller coaster.
Set against the vibrant backdrop of 1980s London – a stark contrast to Mad Men’s buttoned down 1960s Madison Avenue – this story plunges us into the crazy world of Grimshaw and Welby, a small agency whose burgeoning creative reputation draws the unwelcome attention of a large French group in the shape of a hostile takeover.
Freddy Grimshaw’s team of eccentric personalities fight back the only way they know how: creatively.
We delve deep into the cut and thrust of agency life, the intricate dance of politics and presentations, the fraught relationships of staff and clients.
Where conservative marketeers are cajoled into buying the wild ideas of a gleefully irresponsible creative department. One that spends as much time devising childish antics and non-PC practical jokes as they do outstanding advertisements.
Written with an insider’s knowledge and eye for detail this is an entertaining insight into an era of advertising that’s hard to believe.
Unless you were there.
‘It’s advertising as I knew it. The fun, the mayhem, the excess. You couldn’t make it up: or could you?’
-Philip Putnam.
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The Quay
As Ken Trickett navigates the murky waters of separation and joblessness, a beacon of hope emerges when he inherits a quaint quayside inn from his dear Aunt. The prospect of a fresh start in his cherished hometown unfurls before him, especially when fate aligns his path with the girl who dances in his dreams, now working a stone’s throw away. Just as life begins to paint a rosier picture, a sudden unforeseen menace casts a long shadow over Ken’s budding renaissance, jeopardizing the future he’s barely begun to rebuild.
Yet, Ken isn’t one to bow to adversity. With a dose of cynical wit, a splash of misguided bravado, and the camaraderie of an eclectic band of characters that now colour his world, he is resolute to clutch onto the reins of hope and navigate through the storm.
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The Incredible Mrs Tomp
Set in the colourful town of Oombaroomba comes a charming story of an intrepid woman named Mrs. Tomp. Follow her exploits as she cleverly procures fertilizer, doles out folksy wisdom to her eccentric neighbours, and wrangles with the local authorities.
Though told with a wink and good humour, this tale touches on timeless themes of community, perseverance, and the human spirit. Mrs. Tomp’s antics will captivate readers as she faces life’s challenges with grit and grace. Some early readers have even compared this heartwarming story to the great Australian classics.
Pull up a chair and get to know the unforgettable Mrs. Tomp and the quirky residents of Oombaroomba in this delightful novel that will stay with you long after the last page.
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Guru Sal
Guru Sal is a wise woman in the modern world, one who has been gifted with valuable insight and eternal wisdom. Guru Sal has walked the paths of female angst herself and now seeks to assist Sisters of the world and guide them to their own solutions to their issues. Not all in this world is rosy, not everything is easy for women or girls. But with the help of Guru Sal, Sisters will have the support of a woman who holds this knowledge, insight, and intuition. She will help you to overcome personal issues and make your life easier.
Whether it is your man, your workload or wanting more of life’s simple pleasures, Guru Sal will strive to help you achieve this through her own expertise and objectivity.
Guru Sal invites Sisters to write in with their problems and she will respond with assertive, no-nonsense solutions. Names and places will be changed to protect privacy.
Power to my wily Sisters!
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Rita Goes Home
After escaping from the awful Mr and Mrs Nicompoop, Rita sets off on a long, long journey back to Africa where her parents lived, and where they had been captured.
On the way, she has a few scary moments where she has to think quickly to stay out of danger. But she is helped on her way by several acts of kindness – from humans and from other birds and animals – and she makes some good friends.
This teaches her a lot about the world and about herself.
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Monsters Have Tickly Feet
Getting ready for bed? Well, don’t forget Mr Fuzz!
He had long wiggly arms that he used to greet, but most importantly he has tickly feet!
Join Mr. Fuzz in this humorous bedtime adventure as he takes you through his nightly routine. From bubble baths to striking silly poses and playing with his loyal pet dog, Lass, discover how each activity makes Mr. Fuzz’s feet tingle with delight!
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Billy
NO FOOTBALL IN SCHOOL!
BUT BILLY McCALL FORGETS THE RULE!
This story is a comedy extravaganza with loads of bumps, tumbles and surprises, starring a cast of very funny characters, all running around madly, trying to catch Billy’s football, which has a life of its own, full of bounce and mischief.
The grumpy Headmaster thinks he can sort out the problem, but you will have to read the story to find out if he succeeds.
This is a fast-paced narrative poem written in clever rhyme. A great story to read out loud and laugh at the slapstick humour!
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Please Understand Me
This book uses Dr. John Gray’s metaphor of men being from Mars and women from Venus to explore the often humorous yet sometimes stressful dynamics of parenthood. From conception to childrearing, this witty and light-hearted compendium dives into the differences in parenting ideologies between men (Martians) and women (Venetians).
The book highlights how an ‘alpha mum’ with high expectations of motherhood can amplify these differences, especially when emotions are processed differently between genders. Drawing on personal experiences and observations of other couples, Beamon presents a dad’s perspective, offering insight into how fathers attempt to live up to their partners’ expectations while keeping a smile through the challenging moments every parent will recognise.
Whether managing through empathy or a lighter touch, this book offers relatable laughs and reflections on the universal journey of raising a child.
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