Chris Masters, the country's foremost investigative journalist, turns his penetrating gaze on the modern Australian soldier. Moving away from our ongoing fascination with Anzac story, he looks at the rich and illuminating present to write a character study of the modern Australian soldier - war fighter, peacekeeper, street-level diplomat and aid worker.Having been taken into their ranks in a way rarely before afforded an outsider, Masters gives heart and shape to the contemporary d...

The shocking story of Australia's most highly decorated soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith VC MG, and the defamation trial of the century. It took seven years, 120 days of trial hearings, 41 witnesses, and 35 million in legal costs for the court to determine to a civil level that Roberts-Smith is a war criminal.***NOW WITH A NEW EPILOGUE BRINGING THE STORY UP TO DATE***Chris Masters is joint winner of the 2023 Walkley Honour for Media Freed...

The publishing sensation of 2006 - the compelling and probing, Jonestown - now available in a revised and updated paperback edition. 'Tough and impassioned this is a finely written and sparkling book.' Bridget Griffen-Foley, The Sydney Morning Herald . 'Masters unveils a richly detailed and surprisingly rounded portrait of Jones...the account of how Jones wields and abuses his power as a broadcaster makes for profoundly disturbing reading.' Matthew Ricketson, The Age . How do we rank a man...

The soldiers of the SAS, the Commandos and Special Operations Engineer Regiment are Australia's most highly trained soldiers. Their work is often secret, their bravery undeniable and for thirteen years they were at the forefront of Australia's longest war. Shunning acclaim, they are the Australian Defence Forces' brightest and best skilled.In an extraordinary investigation undertaken over ten years, Chris Masters opens up the heart of Australia's Special Forces and their war in Afg...

This book is a record of an exploration of the links between The Green Man, the Templars, and Baphomet, with a journey to Santiago de Compostela. It's a journey through time and space spread over a couple of decades and founded in a mostly familiar world, a journey of a few thousand miles, a travelogue of sorts which became a Quest for signs and symbols and art rooted in an earlier time. Much of it was stimulated by the desire of man in the past to create a pattern, linking the material wo...

Writings of Love, Mystery, and Memories of the past and present, thoughts of wonder on did that actually happen with disbelief to myself after it unraveled in front of me. Wonders of what happened today, and whats going to be tomorrow.

The shocking story of the case against Australia's most highly decorated soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith VC MG, and the defamation trial of the century.With a Victoria Cross and Medal for Gallantry, Ben Roberts-Smith was the most highly decorated Australian soldier, the best of the best. When he returned to civilian life, he became a poster boy for a nation hungry for warrior heroes. He embodied the myth of the classic Anzac, seven-foot-tall and bulletproof. But as his public reputation...

Mastery of the Self by 5th Dan Master Chris Burt is a transformative guide designed to help you conquer the emotional barriers that impede your personal growth and success. Drawing on over thirty-six years of martial arts experience, including achieving five black belts and being inducted into multiple martial arts halls of fame, Master Chris Burt blends profound insights from martial arts with practical strategies to overcome common emotional challenges such as anxiety, anger, and fear.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2023 WALKLEY BOOK AWARDSHORTLISTED FOR THE 2023 AUSTRALIAN POLITICAL BOOK OF THE YEARSHORTLISTED FOR THE 2024 ABIA GENERAL NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEARWINNER OF THE 2024 DANGER AWARD FOR TRUE CRIME'There is no doubt the truth would have been concealed and our concerns buried without Nick McKenzie's relentless pursuit of justice.' SAS Afghanistan vet...

Forged in Fire takes us inside the secretive world of the Australian commandos.'Prepare to be riveted by this extraordinary account from one of Australia's elite warriors. His firsthand experiences vividly recounted offer an unparalleled glimpse into the courage, strategy, and sacrifice required to be the best.' - Daniel Keighran VCGarry made a report on the radio: 'I see around 200 women and children heading north up the valle...

'A powerful, honest story of courage, redemption and finding purpose' - Bear GryllsForging resilienceFinding purposeMastering transformationHow do you rebuild your life when you've hit rock bottom?Mark Wales thought his life would end in a cornfield in Afghanistan.Mark and his SAS troops emerged from that scorched battlefield twelve hours later, his mentor gu...

From the best-selling author of The Commando and Born to Fight comes a fascinating investigation of modern warfare that combines methodical research and the fast-paced action of battle with the personal stories of the combatants on both sides of the line.Taking us from the suburbs of western Sydney and Australia's military army bases, to the battlefields of Afghanistan and Iraq, this is a remarkable book that reveals the as-yet un...