Love Big Enough for Two

Mum is expecting a new baby, but what does this mean?

Experience the world through the eyes of Sammy.

Follow Sammy as, overheard snippets of mum’s conversations, result in some hilarious mixed-up thoughts of what a new baby is.

However, when Sammy is finally introduced to the new baby, it is a light bulb moment: ‘Oh, a baby!’

But the big questions are:

What will happen to me when mummy has a new baby? Will mummy still have enough love for me?

Love Big Enough for Two approaches a sensitive subject with humour and warmth. Sammy’s experience will support young children to understand that the arrival of a new baby does not mean they will be loved any less.

A Lifetime Journey of Trust & Adventure

A Lifetime Journey of Trust & Adventure is a classic, warm, and inspiring recollection from Richard’s childhood, during wartime, to the heights of management in government and business development. Read this personal and reflective real-time life account. This is an intriguing book for everyone who has a progressive personal interest in a challenging lifetime journey.

Mr Polly's Bonfire Party

Augustus John Polly is a restless academic, uncomfortable in the colonial environment of 1950s Hong Kong. Prompted by sexual fantasies, he is drawn into a conspiracy that unfolds disastrously.

“Amidst the decline of empire, a restless colonialist in Hong Kong debates the meaning of history. By turns funny and philosophical, this story of one man’s whimsy – but also courage – in taking a side challenges our own complacencies with political notions of right and wrong, as well as the inequalities of our own time.”
– Cyril Wong, poet and fictionalist.

“Mr. Polly’s world is a rich tapestry. The reader is transported to a world already gone, but not forgotten. It’s a cornucopia of themes, impressions, and moods. Like preparing a magical potion in a sorcerer’s cauldron, Malcolm Jack’s prose effectively uses a number of fascinating ingredients: The blend is sensuous, lascivious, delicious, funny, witty, ironic, intellectual, philosophical, political, historical, and human – a true cornucopia of life.”
– João Mendonça, translator and author.

“Malcolm Jack’s latest is a page-turner, a taut political thriller that never loses its momentum. The text has a cinematic quality, the protagonist a quiet Briton who contemplates the end of history and the fragility of empire. Hong Kong is lovingly and nostalgically depicted in glorious Technicolour as a city on the brink of change, at once beguiling and inscrutable.”
– Kennie Ting, historian and curator.

The Whimsical Tale of Silly Goozy

Goozy loved his friends Glitter and Gobble, but not as much as he loved adventure. Have you ever thought about swimming in the skies? How about living in a Christmas tree? Well, that was Goozy. He wanted to see it all and experience everything about life. So, one day, when his circle of friends was no longer enough for him to play and hang out with, he packed his bag and wandered off after taking his inheritance. Hmm… What did he do? Where did he go? How did he feel? Who did he meet? Did he ever come back? Find out in this beautiful story of friendship, belonging, adventure, bravery, and fun.

All That Love Is

Have you ever been in love? Ever wanted to be in love? Or thought, ‘I’ve had enough of love – it’s so overrated’. Perhaps you’ve sat on the bus or the train going to work and every day the same guy sits opposite you and gives that nod and a smile that makes the hairs stand up on the back of your neck and you think, ‘Yes, he is the one’. Or maybe you’ve already met the man of your dreams and knew instantly you would spend the rest of your life with him. Lucky you! Or had your heart broken so many times that when the right guy did come along, you turned and ran a mile.

How about the guy you went to school with, the tough sporty type who always had the girls fawning over him, but you bump into him one day, chat and arrange to meet up for drinks, only to find out that he was in love with you all the time. Relationships in the straight world can be fickle at the best of times, but hey, in the ‘Gay’ arena of life, there are normally no rules except when cupid, that little devil, pokes you both with that pink fluffy arrow, and then… nothing else matters except LOVE.

Jitz, an Unlikely Dwarven Warrior

Jitz was raised in Mount Thorus as a dwarf, but his unique nature set him apart, leaving him never truly accepted by his Clan. As King Olaff’s personal spy and assassin, Jitz undertook numerous secret missions across the Three Kingdoms of the Alliance. This novel focuses on Jitz’s exploits in the northern Iceland’s, detailing the liberation of both the Dwarven and Elven Kingdoms from the Nosphorom, the darkest of elves, long believed banished and deceased.

The story also chronicles Jitz’s coming of age, revealing his lineage and connections to Queen Siobhan, ruler of the Kingdom of Men, and his ties to the Prince and Princess of Amethystine, leaders of the Order of Drakontos Kavalaris, the Dragon Riders of the southern realm. Furthermore, it delves into his relationship with the most beautiful of elves, Lady Endoween. Dive into a tale of adventure, lineage, and love as Jitz navigates his complex identity and pivotal role in a world on the brink of change.

The Little White Cat and His Pirate Hat

Embark on a swashbuckling adventure with The Little White Cat and His Pirate Hat, a heartwarming children’s tale that captures imaginations and warms hearts alike.

Meet a kind but timid little kitten who feels lost among his more confident siblings and family members. But when our lovable little white cat dons his pirate’s hat, he is transformed into a fearless adventurer. Along the way, he discovers that courage doesn’t come from the hat – it comes from the bravery that lies within himself.

Join the little white cat on a journey of self-discovery as he learns to harness self-belief and confidence. Perfect for young readers craving adventure and reassurance, this story will inspire children to embrace their unique qualities and sail bravely through life’s challenges.

A tale as timeless as buried treasure, this story is truly heartwarming and endearing.

Notes from Solitude

In Notes from Solitude: Childhood, Dreams and Reflections, Ernest Chetachukwu Anudu lays bare the raw emotions of experiences and provides profound insights into understanding life’s events in a way that transcends emotional conviction.

The detailed curative narration of his childhood offers a window into the formative years shaping his worldview. Vivid descriptions of familial relationships, moments of joy, and instances of hardship provide a rich avenue for his readers to connect with him.

Each memory is painted with a delicate brush, capturing not only the events, but also the complex emotions and lessons entwined within them. The author’s reflections on these moments, his personal growth, and the lessons he learned revealed a person marked by resilience and a quest for meaning.

The Tutti-Fruity Tree

An elephant, a kangaroo, and a skunk dream of escaping the cruelty of the circus and its harsh ringmaster. When a storm strikes, they make a desperate escape and survive thanks to the SOS whale.

Finally free, the trio faces a new challenge: agreeing on where to build their new home. Just as tensions rise, the whale proposes an idea that could be fruitful for them all.

But danger looms. A cunning canine pirate is also searching for a fruitful prize, and their future home hangs in the balance. Can the friends outwit the pirate and secure their new beginning?

Making Tracks

The great Australian dream is to spend the kids’ inheritance on a massive four-wheel drive and a gigantic caravan, then head to the outback to convince yourself you are having a good time.

Rex and Barbara Rogers set off on their adventure, embracing the dream, until a flat tyre leads to disaster. Now, they have vanished without a trace.

It is up to local police officer Ben Buckley and Bo Wirrapunda, a First Nations woman deeply connected to her land, to unravel the mystery of the missing grey nomads. As they search for answers, the outback reveals secrets far more dangerous than anyone could have imagined.

Charles Dickens Has a Wish

Charles Dickens Has a Wish explores Dickens’ use of ‘secret writing’ (inspired by Edgar Allan Poe) while composing A Tale of Two Cities. To fully understand A Tale of Two Cities, readers must solve the riddle Dickens introduces early in the novel and follow its directions. This book highlights and explains that riddle, along with other subtle clues Dickens uses to guide readers. Some of Dickens’ characters even have unnamed alter egos. By following the riddle’s directions, readers can uncover which characters have these hidden identities.

Dickens encourages readers to experience events through the perspectives of his characters. This mirrors Plato’s attempt, in the ‘Allegory of the Cave’ from The Republic, to have readers see the world through the eyes of the unchained captive. Both authors believed that experiencing life through another’s viewpoint activates what Socrates referred to as the quality of ‘Goodness.’ Often called the ‘third eye’ in Hindu traditions, this concept may also be tied to Gnostic teachings. Could this shared vision explain why The Republic was discovered among the Nag Hammadi texts? Readers who follow Dickens’ riddle may trigger this transformative experience automatically.

In essence, Dickens hid a profound plan for world peace within A Tale of Two Cities. He sought to instill ‘Goodness’ in his readers’ minds, envisioning a future where parents pass this lesson to their children for generations. His ultimate wish? Peace for all people on earth – forever.

General Smudge’s Last War

War has been declared between Gorgonia and Farfallonia, and their armies stand poised for battle. But when General Smudge gives the order to attack, his soldiers simply sit down. ‘It’s too dangerous out there,’ they protest. ‘Someone could get hurt.’

With traditional combat no longer an option, the entire concept of warfare must be reimagined. New, harmless weaponry is devised – ensuring that no one is injured while still allowing General Smudge to pursue his dreams of military glory.

Though often veering into slapstick comedy, this satirical tale carries a deeper message beneath the humor, challenging the very nature of war itself.