Life in a seaside suburb on Sydney Harbour appears idyllic from the outside, but cracks are appearing in the lives of five well-heeled, mismatched friends. Brought together by compassionate Kristen in her quest to help refugees, they share a passion for poker. Every month, they gather in each other's houses to gamble on cards and each other. Affairs, fraud, betrayal and greed....their 'first world' problems are suddenly challenged when their lives collide with an embattled Afghani family trying to make it in a hard-arse Australia.Smart, taut and sexy, the action in "Poker Protocol" unfolds over one year, putting the life of contemporary middle Australia under a microscope with humour and suspense.Using journalistic skills honed over decades, Anne Maria Nicholson tells the story through the cleverly interwoven perspectives of five men and women craving love and friendship while coming to grips with a moral crisis.
Raymond Hebbard, the son of the night man grows up an only child in a Victorian country town. His mother's love cannot protect him from his violent, alcoholic father. Raymond Hebbard is damaged goods. The boy is seen as an alien, a friendless misfit in the small community. The trauma Raymond Hebbard carries inside means that a fire is always ready to ignite in his chest and given the right circumstances it could explode and then beware those around him. When his mother is close to death from a cancer, she finds Raymond an escape route and he moves to live with his Uncle Colin. Under his Uncle's protective wing Raymond begins to grow as a person and those around him can no longer see the son of the night man, just Raymond. Yet there is no sense of home for him, no sense of belonging. Eventually, circumstance and a new confidence see him challenge himself and he travels to the other side of the world, to a small village in the desert of Botswana. Raymond has fallen out of the sky into the desert. He loves the warmth of the women in his compound and he grows to feel that this simple way of life is made for him. He finds a lover, he finds a friend. He discovers that no one can see his baggage, no one can see the son of the night man: neither in the school compound nor in the family compound. He is no longer the misfit, the alien. But as his Uncle Colin liked to say, life is not always a picnic and the challenges thrown up by the presence of two other men in the village will severely test the son of the night man. The fire in his chest is still there and if ignited, he stands to lose all that life in the desert has offered him.
Brandee is from India, born of a British father and an Indian mother. With the passing of her parents, Brandee, at the age of sixteen travels to far off England to be cared for by her grandmother. During her stay in England she meets with tragedy, where she experiences an alternate timeline and encounters the unknown, discovering the mystery and meaning of the WILL. On her journey she meets with Michael and Damian, who will decide her destiny.The creation of the book is based religious culture and faith. The author hopes to capture the attention of her readers through her story of love, life, tragedy and death, while driving the message of christian beliefs. It depicts the good, bad and the ugly.In conclusion, the author hopes the contents allows the reader to take away a wealth of knowledge about our existence and food for thought in trying to live this life, as this is not the beginning and end of it all.
Are you a young marketer looking to understand SEO and contribute more at work? Or you could be a frustrated veteran, trying to explain SEO to the non-marketers who just don't seem to get it. Maybe you are a visionary wanting to pitch the coolest idea for boosting the company's online presence to your boss but need a bit of finesse with the SEO tactics.Whatever be your purpose, I welcome and congratulate you on taking your first step on the "SEO is simple" journey. This journey will train your mind in the concepts of search engine optimization (SEO) and your soul with the willingness and enthusiasm to apply the concepts in your website strategies. And I am happy to be by your side as we conquer the highs and lows of this amazing learning adventure that SEO brings forward.
'Captive Without a Jail' is an anthology of short stories by Dr. Lida Prypchan, psychiatrist and founder of non-profit Psychiatry, Philosophy + Arts.Dr. Prypchan has more than two decade of experience in psychiatry, has written 150 published articles and is a three-time recipient of the National Award of Scientific Journalism in Venezuela.This is her second book.
Set in the suburbs of Melbourne in the nineties, Long Lost Cousin tells the story of Patz; a sassy, but slightly superficial teenage girl. Patz is shocked to discover that her mother has invited some family friends to move in with them. To add to the inconvenience, Patz instantly clashes with her shaggy-haired, heavy metal loving 'cousin' Joe. Despite their constant bickering, Patz comes to realise that when he's not driving her completely crazy, Joe is a true ally and a friend. But when she finally comes to understand how she truly feels about Joe, it looks like it might be too late...
The TA (Tour Aotearoa) is a bicycle trail running the length of New Zealand but with kinks in it. The result: 3000 kilometres of trail that is in your backyard. Many Kiwis see some of it, dabble with bits of it. Few go the whole hog.
When factory workers fall victim to horrifying accidents in Japan's oldest coat hanger factory, all fingers point at Hiroki Hiroto, the company's owner, and corporate pariah.Behind closed doors, his board stages an illegal coup to take over his business while factory workers call for his blood. His incredible wealth and powerful family connections will not save him from this fait accompli.While his company is under investigation for sabotage and on the verge of collapse, he suffers a major heart attack, and his wife and family abandon him while he fights for his life. After a heart transplant operation in a Hawaiian hospital, the donor's troublesome spirit begins taking over his life and down a slippery path; he does not want to go.Coat Hanger Empire is a tale of absolute power, blind greed, and a cry for justice with more hooks and turns than the coat hangers it makes.
The best ibadah (worship) in the eyes of Allah is to remember (Zikir) Him throughout the day and night as long as we are conscious. Fatima, a little girl living in Australia, demonstrates how she connects herself to Allah through different types of Du'as (supplications). Her Du'as vary from time to time based on actions she does during the week days, weekend, and especial days like family tour, Eid days, and so on.
PRAISE FOR THE FIRST TWO BOOKS IN THE TRILOGY, SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME AND THE MOST BEAUTIFUL GIRL IN THE WORLDJust started reading your book. If you had written it under another name I would have put you in the same class as Val Wood or even Catherine Cookson.I'm debating how much is true and how much is made up, but whichever - it is a good read so far. Well done, Keith, I hope you sell out. Liz, Hull Having read Save the Last Dance for Me, which I couldn't put down - I read it in four days. Brilliantly written - well done, Keith. Waiting for your next book. Anne, HullWould love to preorder Book 3. Brilliant books, thank you. Doreen, HullI've really enjoyed both books and look forward to continuing the adventures of Leif and Lars. Helen, GlasgowI have about 20 pages left of your book and I have thoroughly enjoyed reading it. I can't wait for the next book to come, so I can find out more about the family and their lives. You have done a great job writing this book. Natalie, HullThe adventures of Leif and Lars continue - and they finally come face to face during a double wedding with a difference.Leif settles down into married life with Connie, but temptation is always around the corner - and, fired up by a desire for change in his home city, he embarks on a quest to go into politics.Meanwhile, Lars experiences life back in the 'Old Dart' and discovers more about his origins - but there is sad news to come for both of the twins.Contains strong language and adult themes.
They were dreamers. Armed with faith, they took the plunge to where destiny would lead them. They left home brimming with hopes. But fate charges high and life is a hard task master. These are eight stories of people leaving the comfort of home in search for 'better lives overseas.'
Wade Ross, raised as an aboriginal in the deserts of Australia, went on to become one of the most dangerous and efficient Special Forces dark cover operatives. While on a mission to uncover and destroy a suspected gun running/manufacturing syndicate he learns his mother and sister have been murdered by those he is chasing. Things are now very personal and somebody will pay.He zigzags through three continents, both by himself and with his team of multi-national ex-Special Forces companions, destroying all he comes in contact with but all the while aware somebody very high up is after him.
Titus Albrecht is a problem. He's crown prince and heir to the throne of Cecame, and abuses poetry and addictive substances in equal measure. He's also the chosen of a god of the night sky and war, and that fact dumps him right into the middle of a battle between an entire pantheon of gods. Surviving that battlefield is the first miracle. He'll need a lot more of them to survive the rest of it. Those miracles arrive as seven other survivors chosen by gods, and now he has an entire pack of fools to attempt to attack and dethrone a mad god.If plotting advisors and assassins don't kill him first.
This book is a light-hearted exploration of what Australia's 'Mad Men' and women get up to. Its central character is Dan Atkins, Creative Director of advertising agency ADD, but the story revolves around something much more serious; a government pitch where the PM, threatened with defeat in the forthcoming election, needs a climate change campaign that buys his government essential green votes. While he is the ultimate climate change denier, he is also the consummate politician. ADD is invited to pitch. We meet the advertising agency people. We discover how research groups are really ruling the world. And Dan goes from knowing very little about climate change to becoming aware and alarmed. This is thanks to Emma, who works at his local café and is doing a PhD in climate science. Dan starts falling in love. Dan's life away from work is complicated. He has a close relationship with his ex-wife Rachel, and an even closer one with two characters that appear in his subconscious - a limo-driving dwarf and an Emperor penguin. In the end the agency loses the pitch. The government loses the election, but Dan gets the girl - and not necessarily the one we think.
Libro 1 de la serie, La verdad sobre ti, un libro de afirmaciones diarias para niños. Creado para ser leído y repetido por los niños, mejorando las habilidades de comunicación, habilidades de escuchar, habilidades de hablar mientras creando emociones y creencias positivas. Las palabras positivas son absorbidas por la mente y crear un sistema de creencias positivo. Esta serie no solo incluirá afirmaciones positivas, sino tambien acciones para apoyar estos pensamientos positivos con comportamientos.
Elmo is shocked to learn he will be the father of twins. Fran was now certain that she would have to prepare to be a mother. The two of them had moved to London from Florida so that Fran could work for one year in her law firm's overseas office. They loved their little basement flat. Privately they called it their honeymoon flat. Fran and Elmo had been married less than one year. But would they be able to stay in such a small flat with two babies? Fran's mother back in Florida was insistent on her daughter returning to her home land. Fran wanted to stay in London to have her babies. Elmo just wanted to be there for his young wife. In Florida friends and family waited with baited breath. Elmo's enemy the "dragon lady" was happy and wished he would never returned to work. But Fran and Elmo would have to return home some day. There family, friends and enemies would all be waiting to make their lives very interesting. Just how interesting only time would tell. One thing was certain they both would never stop loving each other.
A scouser's life experiences and his views of the world in the form of poems, dreams and laments. Various subjects are covered and are subjective to the author.Readers may have different feelings when reading this book then the author.
STEAMERS - Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Maths, Ethics ReaderS Inspirational and entertaining stories about off beat characters and their adventures involving a wide range of sciences. They celebrate diversity and encourage the empathic understanding of many human conditions including depression, autism, gender identity, stereotyping and trauma. The plots consider a wide range of critical issues such as animal experiments, climate change, deforestation, extinction of species and plastic waste. Ethical questions relating to each story are raised and explored. STEAMER Readers emerge enriched, enlightened and motivated to think in original ways.
Have you ever felt powerless while watching a loved one or colleague behave in a way that you felt certain was taking them down a path to regret, disappointment, or harm? Were you concerned about possible repercussions should you intervene?Correction without criticism explains how to have conversations that guide and correct - without criticising. Written by a psychologist and educator, this concise book packs a punch with insight into the mindset, knowledge, and skills required to attain successful outcomes from difficult dialogue.Like most resources designed to support the wellbeing of others, this text contains ideas and practices that enable self-care, personal growth, and healthy authentic relationships. Correction without criticism is an insightful read.
There is no rule book to life. Your life, your experiences - you - are incredibly unique. I hope you make the best of what this life offers you and I hope my words help you live a more fulfilling life; and remember, fulfilment comes from within. Crystal xo
STEAMERS - Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Maths, Ethics ReaderS Inspirational and entertaining stories about off beat characters and their adventures involving a wide range of sciences. They celebrate diversity and encourage the empathic understanding of many human conditions including depression, autism, gender identity, stereotyping and trauma. The plots consider a wide range of critical issues such as animal experiments, climate change, deforestation, extinction of species and plastic waste. Ethical questions relating to each story are raised and explored. STEAMER Readers emerge enriched, enlightened and motivated to think in original ways.
This book is my third book under my pen name and it's the one most dear to me. This piece deals with experiences that has forever shaped me into the woman I am today. I candidly speak about dealing with abuse as a child, whether that was physical, emotional, verbal and even sexual abuse.I hope this book allows you to look in the mirror and be strong enough to face your demons, as writing it did for me.
Suitable for children aged 3+ years oldGreat educational starter for the beginners with delightful fun in learning with colours.Full of fun and assistance in learning the alphabet and colour co-ordination.
This is a true story of a Blue Heeler Kelpie dog called Bowie. He was lost in a thunderstorm and wondered the bush for days until being rescued.He is now a member of our familyThis is his story.Sadly Bowie passed away just as I finished the book.
How much longer?Because I can officially admit.. That I'm tired now.I'm tired of staying silent.Tired of excusing the violence.Tired of remaining stagnant.Tired of picking up the very fragmentsOf meThat people don't even take the chanceTo noticeTo seeThe very shards of glass in my kneesAs I kneel, weak and bleedOutFor helpSo how much longer do I takeAnd tolerate the bare minimum?How much longer do I remain in this position of being broken & bleeding?Twenty more years?To remain unseen?Unheard?Unnoticed?Unhealed?Twenty more yearsOf being mistreated? Misunderstood ?Of being mishandled?I don't think so.
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