An Elephant In The Garden
$17.99
An epic story of determination and love, about one family’s escape from the Allied bombing of Dresden in the Second World War ‘Captivating’ Telegraph It’s 1945, and the bombing of Dresden is imminent. Before the bombs start to fall, Lizzie’s zookeeper mother brings home the one animal she can’t bear to lose: Marlene, the elephant. When Lizzie and her family join the thousands of other refugees fleeing the city, they end up with more than one unusual companion . . .
An Ethical Guide To Murder
$34.99
AN ETHICAL GUIDE TO MURDERIf you had the power over life and death, what would you do?Thea has a secret. She can tell how long someone has left to live just by touching them. Not only that, but she can transfer life from one person to another – something she finds out the hard way when her best friend Ruth suffers a fatal head injury on a night out. Desperate to save her, Thea touches the arm of the man responsible when he comes to check if Ruth is all right. As Ruth recovers, the man quietly slumps to the ground, dead.Thea realises that she has a godlike power: but despite deciding to use her ability for good, she can’t help but sometimes use it for her own benefit. Boss annoying her at work? She can take some life from them and give it as a tip to her masseuse for a great job. Creating an ‘Ethical Guide to Murder’ helps Thea to focus her new-found skills. But as she embarks on her mission to punish the wicked and give the deserving more time, she finds that it isn’t as simple as she first thought.How can she really know who deserves to die, and can she figure out her own rules before Ruth’s borrowed time runs out?
An Italian Christmas
$29.99
A gorgeous gift edition of festive stories from Italy, from the publishers of A SCANDINAVIAN CHRISTMAS and A GERMAN CHRISTMAS Buon Natale -- A Merry Christmas -- made all the more joyful with these literary treats filled with ancient churches, trains whistling through the countryside, steaming tureens, plates piled high with pasta, High Mass, dashed hopes, golden crucifixes, flowing wine, shimmering gifts and plenty of style.In this collection, classic works by Boccaccio to Pirandello intertwine with more recent stories from writers like Anna Maria Ortese, Natalia Ginzburg and Nobel laureate Grazia Deledda to bring together the greatest festive tales from the land of enchantment- Italy. Bursting with family chaos, carols and yuletide cheer, An Italian Christmas showcases stories that put the passionate, fiery side of the festive period back into Christmas.
An Unlikely Survival
$50.00
Exploring over 75 years of Australian welfare policyAn Unlikely Survival takes us through three-quarters of a century of welfare politics in Australia, to contests about political principles, and about what we think is the common good. As both economy and society were transformed, the need for government assistance, alongside the growth of civil society advocacy, became a core part of political debates. John Murphy traces the evolution of welfare, government by government, from Menzies to Morrison, from the postwar era of full male employment to neoliberalism, deregulation and globalism. He ranges across policy areas well beyond Centrelink payments, from wage fixing to work-for-the-dole, from childcare to middle-class tax benefits, from family payments to superannuation, from aged care to Indigenous welfare, and from Medicare and to disability support. How did the Hawke-Keating governments square neoliberal economics with reforming social welfare? What did successive governments retain, modify or dismantle? Who were the civil society actors who fought for and against different initiatives? What accounts for the unlikely survival and refurbishment of our welfare system in a world of more diverse families, globalisation, unemployment and the entrenchment of the working poor? An Unlikely Survival explores, and attempts to answer some profound questions about policy action and social justice in the past and in contemporary Australia and asks- do we actually want a fairer society-and are we prepared to pay for it?
Ancient Sorceries
$22.99
Penguin Weird Fiction- a celebration of the very best of the weird, a store of novels and tales that for generations have delighted and horrified.Welcome to the casebook of Dr John Silence, Physician Extraordinary. After a long and severe training - five years he was gone from the face of the earth, travelling who knows where - Silence returned to England as the greatest occult detective of the age. When he takes up an investigation, when he comes to the aid of some poor, frightened soul, you can be sure it will lead to the most strange and terrifying of circumstances- from pagan magic in remote France to battles with ancient Egyptian fire spirits, and from geometry defying alternate dimensions to the most macabre of haunted houses.Some of the first works written by Algernon Blackwood - one of the twentieth century's greatest ghost story writers - these John Silence tales are a visionary blend of horror, fantasy and science fiction, and remain today as some of pinnacle achievements of Weird Fiction.
Angel Tarot Pocket Edition
$29.99
Go beyond the traditional angel tarot decks with this bestselling set of 72 angels of the Kabbalah (or Shem HaMephorash) cards, now in a handy pocket-sized tin This bestselling tarot deck is now presented as a pocket edition in a special tin, making it a gorgeous, easy gift or a great 'take anywhere' self-purchase. This tarot shares power of the Shem HaMephorash with everyone interested in the mysteries of these heavenly creatures. These secrets were previously held only in ancient magical grimoires and obscure religious texts. By invoking these supreme angelic beings through their corresponding sigils you can discover their true power. More than just prophetic and insight tools, when combined with the supplied summoning seals and pentacles, the nine choirs of angelic hierarchy and the original divine names you can invoke the true energies of these sacred beings into your life. Perfect for those interested in going beyond the regular tarot, these cards will introduce you to divine beings who descend from the heavens bringing their love, healing energy, wisdom and wealth. Find an intimate embrace in The Lovers with Archangel Haniel, move past challenges on The Chariot with Archangel Michael, discover treasures of The World with Damabiah or call upon divine justice from Caliel. Through the Angel Tarot, occultist Travis McHenry reveals the true forms of ancient angelic beings and offers an incredible tool to summon their majesty for our aid and sacred divination.
Animal Farm
$18.99
Orwell’s powerfully unnerving and enduring allegory of oppression and rebellion, brought to life for a new age of readers in a stunning dyslexia-friendly edition from Barrington Stoke. <p>Orwell’s powerfully unnerving and enduring allegory of oppression and rebellion, brought to life for a new age of readers in a stunning dyslexia-friendly edition.</p><p>â </p><p><em>“All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others …â€</em></p><p>When the lazy and drunken Mr Jones of Manor Farm forgets to feed his livestock the down-trodden and over-worked animals unite to take back their freedom. Led by the pigs Napoleon and Snowball they imagine this rebellion as the start of a life of prosperity and plenty. But as a cunning, brutal, hidden elite begins to take control, something new and unexpected emerges …</p>
Animals: Awesome Facts (miles Kelly)
$24.99
Discover the extraordinary creatures that inhabit our planet in this ultimate guide to animals! From tiny amphibians to giants of the ocean, this non-fiction book is jam-packed with awesome facts. The stunning photographs and fun cartoons make it easy for young readers to follow along.
Anne An Adaption Of Anne Of Green Gables
$24.99
In this modern graphic novel retelling of Anne of Green Gables by Kathleen Gros, foster kid Anne Shirley finds a loving home—and discovers she may have more-than-friends feelings for her new best friend.Anne Shirley has spent her entire life in foster care. When the Cuthberts take her in, she dares to hope it’s forever. But while they seem to be getting along, Anne’s knack for finding trouble—like accidentally dyeing her hair green or taking a risky dare that leaves her with a cast—might complicate things.Then Anne meets Diana Barry, a girl who lives in the same apartment building, the Avon-Lea. The two quickly become close, and Anne finds she can share anything with Diana. Over time, however, Anne begins to realize her feelings for Diana may be more than just friendship.A new foster home, a new school, and her first crush—it’s a lot to take on at once. But if anyone can navigate life’s twists and turns, it’s the spirited Anne Shirley.
Anne Of Green Gables 2
$24.99
When Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert ask the orphanage for a boy to help on the farm, they are surprised to receive Anne-a talkative, dreamy, red-haired, freckle-faced girl.
Annie Leblanc Is Not Dead Yet
$22.99
Every ten years in Wil’s home town of Lennon, California, one person is brought back to life for thirty days. Wil brings back her ex-best friend Annie LeBlanc. Wil’s ecstatic – who cares that Annie stopped speaking to her before she died? Discovering a loophole that means Annie can stay alive, Wil has one summer to make things work. But first, Wil might have to face some difficult truths about their past friendship.
Annie's Chair
$16.99
This bestselling, delightful read-aloud picture book about a feisty little girl is celebrating it's 20th anniversary of entertaining young readers.Today, Annie was boiling mad. Someone was sleeping in her chair! 'No one is allowed on my chair!' Annie tells everyone. But who has broken the rule? And what will Annie do to get her favourite chair back?From the much-loved illustrator of There's a Hippopotamus on Our Roof Eating Cake, comes a delightful character - a little girl with a determined streak and an adorable personality!
Annihilation
$34.99
Michel Houellebecq is a novelist, poet and essayist, as well as an occasional actor, filmmaker and singer. Acclaimed both in his native France and worldwide, his novels include Atomised, Platform, The Map and the Territory and Submission.
