This never started out to be a love story, and it's not. Well not a traditional love story, anyway. Sometimes a story evolves in ways the author never imagined! So it is with Effie Lyons who describes herself as an unremarkable woman with an unremarkable life – well, with the exception of that time when she was three and she was 'sold' for a silver teapot!But yes, unremarkable in her beige hair, beige skirt, beige shoes, and white shirt, she could be, well, invisible. But invisible...

Retired journalist Annie has recovered from one helluva year and is enjoying an end of year break with her buddies Beebs and Jumbo. The trio were caught up in a mystery last year which started as an unfortunate accident and developed into a case which brought down a major crime syndicate. Relaxing by the pool on new years day, Annie announces that her new year resolution is to become a grey nomad this year.Her two buddies think this is hilarious! In her twee little Mazda? She can't...

This story is a slice of life set in a local lending library. A place where a cross section of residents from the community frequent the facility, ostensibly to borrow books. However, as we get to know the individual characters, we discover that there are a variety of reasons for their visit – and the frequency of their visits – and borrowing books is just one of them. Readers will meet:DORIAN the Librarian: the worker with ATTITUDE. She's acerbic, hat...

Meet Alice Ball, a trailblazing African-American Scientist.She changed the world with her discovery of The Ball Method.Now the children and the families her discovery cured are changing the world.Alice Ball inspires young STEM readers to break boundaries and exceed expectations. Whimsical illustrations bring to life the story of this groundbreaking Black female scientist. Readers will discover a STEM hero and role model whose work continues to change lives.

Meet Me at La Jazz is a comedy/drama is set in a seaside town in northern NSW. It is based around a cafe/ restaurant and a group of its regular patrons. In the cafe, tables are 'manned' by a varied mix of personalities who meet, interact, reveal, discover, and resolve. As with all of life, across the world, everyone has a story. This novel explores each characters' story, their personality, their dreams and their motivation. Readers will discover surprising little twists a...

Synopsis - Loose ThreadsAnnie is a retired journalist. But retired doesn't mean she's rusted out! Her investigative instincts remain as sharp as ever. So when she unexpectedly finds notice of a death in another state and realises it is a woman she met way back in the 70s, she's curious. Very curious. From what she's gathered from the social posts, this was a vastly different woman to the one back then. So different that her ears begin to tingle. A sure sign that there was a story h...

Two curious children ask their grandfather about a special garden. A delightful journey begins inspiring wonder, patience and a “sweet” harvest surprise!!

At the zoo, animals in action aren't always what they seem!When you're at the zoo, do you see scary crocodiles? Chimpanzees being silly? Look again! A young narrator makes the rounds of a zoo, pointing out that animals have special reasons for doing what they do. The crocodile is protecting her babies, and the chimpanzees are learning by trying new things. Animals protect, play, bathe, and communicate in different ways. Even the zookeeper isn't just a zookeeper. . ...

Five thrilling novelisations of TV stories set on exotic planets, from Marinus to Mars and beyond.In The Keys of Marinus the First Doctor, Susan, Ian and Barbara are enlisted to find five crucial items vital to peace on Marinus.in The Nightmare of Eden a distress call brings the Fourth Doctor, Romana and K-9 to the scene of a freak accident in space, where they uncover a dangerous web of intrigue.The Caves of Androzani form the backdrop to the Fifth...

Six classic Doctor Who TV soundtrack adventures starring William Hartnell as the First Doctor.In 'The Sensorites' the Doctor and his friends visit an alien society with dark secrets.In 'The Romans' Ian and Barbara are sold into slavery in First Century Rome, and the Doctor encounters Nero!In 'The Space Museum' the travellers must work to avert a terrible potential future for themselves.In 'The Ark' the Doctor, Steven and Dodo encounter the last humans to fle...

Reviews for “Gather the Fragments”:“Stunning.”“Exquisite and engaging prose.”“A celebration of the sacredness found in our regular old lives.”In this uplifting audiobook narrated by the author, internationally published writer Maureen O’Brien creates “intimate portraits of everyday miracles” by encountering people and events in today’s world through the miracle of the loaves and fishes. From the Outer Banks to New England, from New York City to Assisi, Italy...

After her parents' bitter divorce, young Maisie Farange finds herself shuttled between her selfish mother and vain father, who value her only as a means for provoking each other. And when both take lovers and remarry, Maisie—solitary, observant, and wise beyond her years—is drawn into an increasingly entangled adult world of intrigue and sexual betrayal, until she is finally compelled to choose her own future.