The true story of an unlikely romance in the Australian outback.At forty-nine, Deb Hunt stopped dating men. It was just too painful. The men she loved didn't love her back. When she found herself stalking her last boyfriend, who'd become engaged to another woman, Deb knew it was time to make changes.From her home in the UK, she applied for a job in Australia - a PR assistant with the Royal Flying Doctor Service. She packed up her London home, said goodbye to everyt...

Worth the Wait invites toddlers to notice small moments of waiting in their day-like for cookies to bake or for a parent to come home. With soothing rhythms and simple, familiar scenes, this book encourages children to pause, breathe, and recognize that some of the best things take time.Developing the ability to delay gratification is one of the strongest predictors of long-term financial success. When kids learn to be patient, they are better equipped to ...

I Shine Bright is a joyful celebration of identity and inner light, helping toddlers feel seen, loved, and proud of who they are. With rhythmic affirmations and colorful illustrations, it nurtures a sense of self-worth from the inside out-reinforcing that our value is not defined by things we own, but by who we are.Children who grow up with strong self-esteem are more likely to make financial choices that align with their values. They're less likely to ove...

'This is a book about the human aspects of life on the land - the stories of success and failure, life and love, of hardship and celebration - and the passion and gritty determination that characterised every family I interviewed.'Author Deb Hunt sets out to discover what makes what makes Australian farming families tick. She travels tens of thousands of kilometres to properties at either end of the country, from a vast, dusty cattle run in outback Queensland to the wheat belt of W...

What Makes Things Special helps toddlers develop the ability to recognize and appreciate value beyond possessions. Through engaging rhyme and simple, relatable examples-like choosing a favorite blanket or enjoying time with a friend-this story teaches children that what makes something meaningful isn't how much it costs, but how it makes us feel.This early introduction to the concept of intrinsic value is a powerful building block for later financial habit...

Author Deb Hunt sets out to discover what makes what makes our Australian farming families tick. Travelling to properties across the country – from a vast, dusty cattle run in outback Queensland to the wheat belt of Western Australia and dairy farms in Tasmania – and introducing us to eight different families who survive and thrive on the land, these stories provide a window into a way of life that defines the Australian spirit at its best.

The Sunday Times bestseller following the inspiring story of life as a shepherdess, by the star of More4's Our Farm Next Door: Amanda, Clive & the Kids and Channel 5’s Our Yorkshire Farm.Amanda Owen has been seen by millions on ITV's The Dales and Channel 5's Our Yorkshire Farm, living a life that has almost gone in today's modern world, a life ruled by the seasons and h...

*'You should come to the drought-relief fundraiser,' Kaydon said to Holly. 'It's a big fancy ball, heaps of fun.' Boy, could this girl use some fun. And some rump steak.Holly shook her head.Kaydon gave up. Trying to make her smile was like doing a rain dance. There were clouds and rumblings, and a sprinkle here and there. But no amount of fancy footwork was going to make it happen for real.*Holly Harvey doesn't want to move to Gunnedah, far from her friends and her ...

Adapted from Margareta Osborn’s bestselling ebook novella A Bush Christmas, Rose River is a gloriously funny romantic comedy set in the beautiful Australian outback.Take one city girl - and drop her into the back of beyond...Housesitting in rural Burdekin’s Gap, high up in the East Gippsland Mountains, is not an obvious career move for a PR executive like Jaime Hanrahan. But, hey, retrenchment is a kicker.Plus she’s determined not ...

Bec Roberts and her husband Andy adore each other. They're also passionate about their beloved station, Coolibah Creek, but are despairing as a relentless drought ravages their property.Bec is worried, too, about her best friend and neighbour, Maggie O'Donnell. Married to a difficult, hard-drinking man who's away for long periods, Maggie finds herself increasingly drawn to a stockman who works for the family.When tragedy strikes, Bec is pushed to the very limits of her endu...

On a working holiday in the country, away from commitments and other people's expectations, will Gemma find love and a new way of life?Smart and reliable, Gemma Northcote has always done what's expected of her. So it's not surprising that after uni she defers to her father's wish that she join the family business.Gemma's best friend, Jasmine, is a different personality altogether. She thrives on spontaneity, is unpredictable and has generally pursued her ow...

After working in a London hospital emergency room, a month as a GP in rural South Australia can't be that hard – or can it?Meghan Kimble is taking control of her life. Newly single, she's returned to Australia to follow her dream of working as a GP. Her first stop is a month-long locum in the colourful community of Magpie Creek.It's been ages since the town has had a permanent doctor and Meghan is generating more than her fair share of attention, especially from forthright fa...