When Matthew Larkin comes to South Australia in 1842 to join his brother James, many people say he is not cut out for life on the frontier. Charming and chaotic, he seems more born for poetry and the salons of London than the rough life of building a new colony. But it is his very difference that wins the heart of Lucy Bray, the smart and impulsive niece of the Governor. When Matthew meets eccentric lower-class schoolteacher and friend of the Kaurna people, William Cawthorne, he becomes en...

Hamilton Beach Breakfast Sandwich Maker cookbook for Beginners: Delicious and Easy Sandwich,Omelet and Burger Recipes to Boost Your Energy and Live a Healthy Lifestyle.Easy and Straightforward steps-- Take out of guesswork and cook with no fuss. like a pro, and enjoy the most delicious meals that your family and friends will love!

The role of the expert witness has long been important in the resolution of construction disputes. The specialist opinion brought by the expert can aid understanding and interpretation of the facts of the dispute, and may be influential in deciding the outcome. The variety of dispute resolution procedures and the requirement for the expert witness to be independent places a heavy burden on the parties to identify and instruct an appropriate expert, and on the expert to ensure they discharg...

An ambitious lawyer confronts his ideals and his Greek heritage when seeking promotion in an establishment firm in the early ’80s. An introverted TAFE lecturer grabs a surprising way out of her tidy and predictable life. And a would-be lover becomes obsessed after a rude rejection. Robert Horne’s fascinating range of characters haunt the bars, porches and offices of Adelaide looking for answers to questions about themselves. They are often angry, frustrated and confused, but always seeking...

The characters in this collection are often dislocated, outsiders looking for something more from their experience – some finding it, some learning from it, some losing it. The stories are blackly humorous, twisting the reader towards an offbeat kind of compassion that lives in the heart for days.‘I now see why I like your stories so much: they do a Brechtian thing – that is, they resist sentimentality and faux romanticism by stripping away much of the artifice we construct to crea...