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George Moshe Stein was a Jewish young man growing up with his family in the village of Oradea in Romania. In 1942 the scourge of Nazisim came to them and upturned their lives and aspirations forever. Initially forced into an unbearable ghetto, the family was forcibly 'relocated' in May 1944. Transported to Auschwitz-Birkenau the family was divided - never to be whole again. George, confused and desperate, did what he could to stay alive and maintain hope.This is his story of survival, endurance and ultimately triumph against the odds. Lovingly written by George's son - Michael - it includes first-hand accounts of George's experiences and achievements, as well as testimonies from friends and family.

How did a boy from the South Dakota prairies end up as a tropical oceanographer?When he was young, Gregg roamed the hills on horseback, hunting for fossils and rattlesnake dens, dreaming of adventure in faraway lands.Fuelled by a boundless thirst for knowledge (and exotic food), always open to the call of serendipity, Gregg abandoned a budding career in music to go in pursuit of ....MUD.Why mud? Layers of sediment in lakes and oceans reveal the sequence of everything that has settled through the water, from pesticides to bomb fallout.This history helps us to understand man-made impacts on the natural world. Unravelling these stories took Gregg to the ends of the earth: drilling throughlake ice in the high Arctic, dangling precariously over the ship's rail in the Coral Sea, or wading up to his hips in Fly River mud. It was exciting, often dangerous work. He loved it.Devoted family man, accomplished musician, respected scientist: Gregg found his adventures. This is his story.

Inspector Coleman got to know the highways and byways of the Rockhampton Police District because he'd served there for the term of his life as a police inspector. On retirement, he moved to the Serendipity Retirement Village in Brisbane and after a year as an undercover detective in the village, and a romance that wins him a new wife, he is able to fulfil his retirement dream of putting his most interesting cases in a book.Concerned about his privacy, he changes his book name to Cole and Inspector Cole's cadavers turn up all over the Rockhampton Police District from the young man's body in a locked bedroom in Bluff, to the Police Sergeant knocked out and knifed near the Farnborough Sand dunes.Over the years, police tape blossomed to delineate murder in erstwhile happy public places like Rockhampton's main street and a public bar in Yeppoon, or a bus shelter where tourists came and went, or a meat works that is the life and resource of a community. But what about the police tape that denied entry to a university student's room? Nothing unusual about that, there'd been a cadaver in there, but the University was the Kent State University on the edge of London. What was Inspector Cole doing over there?

This is the story of the Defence Reserves Association. It conducted a decades-long battle to steadfastly support and defend the Army, Air Force and Navy Reserves. Its biggest enemy were the dozens of reviews, inquiries, and reports into the Reserves by politicians, Defence bureaucrats and uniformed policymakers, which led to endless 'fiddling' with Reserve structure and purpose. At times the very existence of the Reserves appeared to be in question - it seemed like the Reserves were being 'eaten by moths'.When the Association was formed by Major General Paul Cullen and other senior Reserve officers in 1970, many of whom were World War Two veterans, the Reserves were seen to be under threat. In a rapidly changing world, in the middle of the Cold War and by non-involvement in the war in Vietnam, there was much angst about the future of the Reserves in military and political circles.The fact that the Reserves survived to become a more vital and effective part of the Defence Force than ever before, can be credited in large part to the endless advocacy of the DRA. Indeed, the Reserves have evolved to become an essential, integrated part of the ADF, as it embraces the same new approaches to warfighting, peacekeeping, technology and doctrine. This history is not just the story of the of the DRA, but also the story of the Reserves over the past 50 years.

Paralysed explores the notion of family and brings to life the love story of a man and woman faced with unthinkable heartbreak.Epic in scope, with characters you won't forget, Paralysed is an extraordinary story of murder, betrayal, love and the sometimes-questionable nature of friendship. It's a family saga about relationships, interwoven lives, simmering secrets and hidden desires.It tells the story of Vanessa coming to terms with being brutally attacked at the hands of her ex-husband and having to deal with the cloud hanging over her relationship with William, the one person to whom she has finally opened her heart.It's the story of lovers, whose parallel worlds intersect in surprising ways, and an intimate insight into Vanessa's remarkable mind as she determines to find the truth, fighting a lifetime of history to be with the man she loves.

Milena Cifali, award winning songwriter, and second time published author, (Mallacoota Time, Echo Books), shares her most personal experiences of recent traumas, including losing her home in the 2019 bushfires, and a car accident that has challenged her mobility. Within these pages she shares her personal journey in the hope it may help others.She lives in Brisbane with her partner, one cat and eight birds.'In my healing process, I am now trying to reconnect with the child in my heart: I still my mind, focus on my breath, the breeze, the present; let everything else take care of itself. I surrender.'

Are you ready to embark on a flavorful journey through the colorful world of vegetarian cuisine? Join us as we explore 25 vibrant simple plant-powered recipes that will excite young taste buds and inspire culinary creativity!We've carefully handpicked a collection of easy-to-cook recipes that don't compromise on taste.Childhood Champions Vegetarian Cookbook is the perfect companion to help children explore and incorporate vegetables into their diet.Prepare to cultivate healthy eating habits, and experience vibrant flavors.

Three days until Christmas. Two enemy neighbors. One unlikely forecast.Cecilia needs a Christmas miracle. She's sure that's what it will take to get her ex-boyfriend to stop looking at her across the bar like she might take him home. The problem is that she might take him home, especially if she has another drink and starts feeling sorry for herself, the way she has been since she spent Thanksgiving eating takeout Chinese and watching sappy romantic comedies alone. Her chances of finding someone to distract her feel about as likely as tonight's forecast for snow, unless you count Miles, which she does not.Miles is the exact opposite of a miracle. He's a smirky, indie rock frontman with a constant line of women vying to be the subject of his next breakup album. He's also Cecilia's enemy neighbor. She's pretty sure it's a law of the universe that you shouldn't hook up with your neighbor, enemy or not. This doesn't stop him from sliding onto the barstool beside her and enticing her into an all-night marathon of highly unorthodox holiday traditions. As Cecilia enters a world filled with partygoers, poptarts, and paper snowflake ceilings, she only knows two things for sure. They won't fall in love. It isn't going to snow.

THE CONFIDENT STYLIST is EVERYTHING you'll ever need for hair styling success all in the one spot, and it's the book Sharon Blain's fans worldwide have been waiting for!Why? Because it's 50-plus years of her incredible styling experiences all distilled into one comprehensive styling bible - whether you're a passionate professional stylist, make-up artist, or just love creating magic with your own hair, think of this essential guide as your fast track to exceptional skills.Filled with both instructional pictures and breathtaking imagery, this is no ordinary guide - THE CONFIDENT STYLIST contains all the gems you've been searching for - and you won't find them quite like this anywhere else.Sharon covers every fundamental topic, from unpacking the styling foundations, to demystifying the impact of face, body and hair characteristics, the best-in-class tools and products, the science and theory behind exceptional curls, blow-dries, waves and thermal setting, how fashion and history influences hair today, PLUS how she goes about creating her award-winning photographic collections!Change the course of your styling success as Sharon reveals her top secrets, most asked for magic hacks, and step-by-step techniques - it's the ultimate path to creative inspiration that you'll refer to forever.Ready? Join Sharon in these passion-filled pages and be THE CONFIDENT STYLIST...

This fascinating history is a narrative not just of an entrepreneurial family with all of its rich past and personalities, especially that of Jock Simmie, but also of two very different family businesses. Three brothers came home from World War One. Two had served at Gallipoli, all three had been wounded on the Western Front. They founded Simmie and Co in 1924, a highly successful building company which constructed a remarkable range of works, across Melbourne (1924-1978) and in Canberra (1926-1969), including some of the national capital's most iconic public buildings. The other family business was Harpsdale, Victoria, purchased by Jock Simmie in 1940, which became a highly respected Dorset Horn Stud. Settled by the pioneer Brodie family in the 19th Century, this historic farmland and homestead has now been farmed by the Simmie family for more than 80 years. A grandson, Richard, has restored and preserved not just Harpsdale itself but the records of the family and the businesses which enabled this history to be completed. This honest and detailed narrative will delight any reader of Australian and Victorian history from Queen Victoria's day to the present as it reveals the contribution, in its own unique way, of 'The Simmie Family of Simmie & Co and Harpsdale' to the development of this nation.

In this powerful memoir, Suzanne portrays how she navigates a childhood pervaded with violence, abuse and neglect and the strategies she develops to resist her abusers and protect her younger siblings.Out of the turmoil and brutality of her childhood experiences, Suzanne's strength and resilience is forged as she draws on comfort and courage from within, however, the devastating consequences of her childhood would then be mirrored in her married life.Suzanne's increasing use of alcohol to numb the pain of the past would eventually become a deadly addiction which would almost destroy the life she had worked so hard to create for herself and her three children, however, her recovery would be the key to true freedom.The significant events which changed the trajectory of her life path and her fortitude and hope are woven throughout her story.Today, Suzanne has a degree in psychology and sociology and a diploma in abuse counselling. From victim to survivor to advocate, Suzanne captures how she perfected the skills learned in her early life and the knowledge gained from her formal education to utilise in her career as a child protection caseworker for the past twenty-three years.