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WINNER OF THE DAVITT AWARD FOR BEST CRIME DEBUT
WINNER OF THE DAVITT READERS' CHOICE AWARD
At seventeen, Jodie Cramer survived a terrifying assault at the hands of three strangers.
Now thirty-five, her past is a horror she's buried deep. When she sets out for a country escape with three friends, all she has in mind are a few laughs and a break from routine. However, unknown to the four women, their secluded cabin was once the focus of a police investigation and, like Jodie, it nurtures a dark secret...
As her friends relax, the isolation reawakens Jodie's terrifying memories. When she finds evidence of trespassers, she is convinced they are being watched. But no one will believe her and as her past threatens to overwhelm her, she begins to doubt herself. Until two men knock at their door...
"This heart-stopping novel is a must-read for its sheer suspense." WOMAN'S DAY
"Beyond Fear is so deliciously scary, it's hard to believe this psychological suspense is a debut novel." SISTERS IN CRIME
"If you're a fan of good crime and mysteries... you will love this book" GOODREADS
Young wombat Lola doesn't quite fit in. Wombats are supposed to be shy and quiet, but Lola is talkative, curious, and always getting into trouble.When her village is attacked by a Tasmanian devil leading a group of swamp rats, Lola's parents are captured-and the rats say it's on the orders of the queen!To rescue her parents, Lola will have to leave home for the very first time and set off on a wild adventure. Even with the help of friends she meets along the way, Lola will need every ounce of her bold bravery to help rescue her family and save the kingdom!
Marjorie Hardaway is worried her Cozy Kitten Cafe might soon go out of business. A property developer is building a rival store on the section in front, blocking out the wonderful view. However, her concern is soon replaced with a more serious problem when a new calico kitten turns out to be a witness to a murder!
When the police investigation into the killing points an accusing finger at her friend, Marjorie feels compelled to help. Especially as the sergeant in charge is overlooking a chief suspect-the same rogue land developer who's the bane of her existence.
Soon she has break-ins, upset kittens, and an eligible bachelor to contend with. But with investigators looking in the wrong direction, Marjorie must rely on her wits and community knowledge to solve the murder and bring the true perpetrator to justice before they can strike again.
Marjorie Hardaway has a troublesome new Chartreux kitten on her hands. The aptly named Houdini is a master escape artist, regularly hiding in cupboards or running outside as though he can walk straight through walls.
When a café regular, Fletcher Byrne, leaves behind a half-completed adoption form for Houdini, Marjorie is therefore eager for him to come back and finish the process. The problem is, nobody has seen or heard from Fletcher since that afternoon. The distance-learning student has disappeared into thin air!
While a major drug bust keeps the police occupied, Marjorie tries to track down Fletcher's whereabouts. With a twin brother arriving in town, the appearance of TWO girlfriends, and a sideline in criminal activities rearing its ugly head, she's soon chasing leads all over town.
But until she can locate the absent student and unravel the tangle of clues he's left in his trail, neither Marjorie nor Houdini will be able to rest.
Support for parents of children with a range of allergies. Allergies in childhood have been increasing over the last twenty years - 21 per cent of all children under 15 now suffer from asthma, and 24 per cent from eczema, posing extremely worrying situations for parents. In this book, Jill Eckersley discusses the main allergies affecting children and gives sensible advice on how to cope with them, as well as what to do in the event of anaphylaxis.
Inlet Creek, Australia: Tragedy compels three estranged sisters to reconnect. Seeking a sense of belonging, Daisy Sheldon moves back to the small coastal town, but she soon realises where her heart really lies, hoping she hasn't left it too late… Maddie Harwood-West hopes to rebuild her life after a wrenching loss. Her father wants her to stay and help him run the family sheep station, but Maddie is torn. At Inlet Creek, she meets a local fisherman who isn't what he seems – and when he learns about her past, Maddie fears rejection… Lilly Harwood seizes her chance to break free from her unhappy life in London and escape back to Australia. But when outside issues arise and threaten her family, she needs all her courage to fight them, and trust enough to open up her heart again.
Can the past ever be left behind? Ask a flawed detective, a former refugee, and a government desperate to misuse a dead body to reshape Australia's security policy... Melbourne is a city on the brink, suffering from arson-fed bush fires, searing heatwaves, and the potential threat of terrorism. Detective Inspector Robbie Gray, falling foul of Police bureaucracy, gets called to a body found lying in a rural swamp. When the nationality of the victim is revealed, ASIO takes over her investigation, and she is sidelined. Convinced they are misinterpreting the evidence, Robbie - along with a disenfranchised policeman - secretly digs for the truth . . . and discovers an entirely different motive, one which transcends international borders and exposes corruption in the humanitarian world.
Catapulted onto the international stage with her grace and compassion following the Christchurch mosque shooting, Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern is a leader for a new generation. The world's youngest female head of government, and only the second elected world leader to give birth while in office, Ardern describes herself as a progressive and a social democrat. In this revealing biography, journalist Madeleine Chapman discovers the woman behind the headlines. Politically engaged from an early age, Ardern has encountered her fair share of sexism, but rather than let that harden her, she advocated 'rising above' critics. In her first press conference, she announced an election campaign of 'relentless positivity' - the tactic was a resounding success. But can Ardern live up to her promise? And what can we learn from the world's reaction to this inspiring leader?
JACINDA ARDERN: LEADING WITH EMPATHY carefully explores the influences - personal, social, political and emotional - that have shaped Ardern. Peace activist and journalist Supriya Vani and writer Carl A. Harte build their narrative through Vani's exclusive interviews with Ardern, as well as the prime minister's public statements and speeches and the words of those who know her. We visit the places, meet the people and understand the events that propelled the daughter of a small-town Mormon policeman to become a committed social democrat, a passionate Labour Party politician and a modern leader admired for her empathy and courage.
A common mistake business owners and branding professionals make when creating new brands, is to fail to consult a lawyer early enough. As a result they risk choosing names which infringe on the rights of others or are inadequate. By the time they discover this they have invested too much time and energy in the brand to want to change it. In these competitive times it's important to learn how to avoid such mistakes.
If your marketing team find ways to help your business stand out, it's essential to protect the branding element that truly set your business or product apart from the competition. That's how the likes of Coca-Cola have secured ownership of their iconic bottle shape and retained their distinctiveness.
Legally Branded is an accessible guide, written by an experienced lawyer. If you aspire to create a successful business without necessarily wanting to become the next Coca Cola, attend to intellectual property issues as this is how you create assets and increase the value of the business. Also, if you want to avoid infringing on the rights of others, and to get things right from the start, you will find this book to be essential reading.
When Tia Walsh rides into the small town of Coorah Creek on a Harley-Davidson, Sergeant Max Delaney senses that everything about her spells trouble. But Tia's trouble is not all of her own making, and the dangerous past she tried to leave behind is hot on her heels. Sarah Travers has returned home after three years of college to help her family out at the general store - the only store in town - only to find they have been keeping a devastating secret. Her childhood crush, Pete Rankin, is facing his own struggle with a harsh reality that will take him away from the girl and the life that he loves. Tia, Max, Sarah and Pete are all trying to find their future; but when a little girl goes missing in the harsh outback, nothing else matters except finding her safe...
With Christmas fast approaching, Marjorie Hardaway has a new Lykoi kitten to shelter. Shadow's owner was found dead and she must keep the expensive kitten safe until the authorities complete their investigations. The problem is her permanent cat Monkey Business doesn't like the new arrival. If she can't rehouse him soon, one of them will have to go, and it won't be the chocolate Persian!
To add to her usual juggling act, Marjorie is also baking for the community centre. They're hosting the annual foster family Christmas party, an event stuffed to the gills with presents, food, and good company.
But when the Christmas gifts generously donated for the foster children are stolen, Marjorie can't stand idly by and let the kids go without. With the entire community already on edge, it'll take a Christmas miracle for them to band together and find the culprits, all while ensuring the annual celebrations go ahead.
