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We ask much of our leaders and blame them for ay failure to order the world to our liking. Yet many of us are reluctant to engage, preferring to disparage leaders as a class apart, a quarrelsome lot and overpaid to boot-the useful butt of barbecue humour. Will we engage better with the next generation of leaders? Will they conduct a kinder, gentler national conversation? In this book, 36 Australian voices-both early achievers and the venerable from across the political and social landscape-offer fresh ideas and timeless wisdom for people entering public life.

Whether you are a budding politician, advisor, lobbyist, advocate, local councillor, NGO leader, social activist, blogger, philanthropist, sporting administrator or the representative of an industry, the arts, a profession or a trade-you are in public life. This book will deepen your understanding of what you must know, do, say and be to succeed.

"... Philip Crisp has done us all an enormous favour by assembling not only a first class and diverse group of leaders, but ones who are willing to be frank, confronting and not merely offering the usual 'leadership' platitudes." - Simon McKeon AO: Australian of the Year 2011

"... a 'must read' for any aspiring leader... a treasure trove of invaluable insights into effective leadership." - Laurie Wilson: President, National Press Club

"... a most timely and comprehensive analysis of leadership and the making of good leaders... Compulsory reading." - Anne Henderson AM: political historian

The squawking parrot knows it all, the secret keeper of this land, of wine and river, war and love, and dreams men brought to river bank; alas they tried to build them. Part family saga, part love story, told over three generations by an undeliable parrot, "a most marvellous tale."

The story of a young convict, Solomon Blay, who became Her Majesty's hangman in Van Diemen's Land; the man who personally had to deliver an Empire's judgment on 200 men and women, and endured his own noose of personal demons and demonisation in order to "survive"; all in the context of the great struggles of good-evil, life-death, hope-despair, which drew the attention of Darwin, Twain, Trollope and Dickens as Van Diemen's Land evolved from a Hades of Evil to sow the seeds of nationhood. The book paints a vivid picture of the society and poverty from which Blay's character was forged in England and the desperate, brutal nature of being a convict in Van Diemen's Land. Solomon's Noose is an important book in exposing the dark 'underbelly' in the formation of modern Australia.

- Andrew Rule, award-winning journalist and author.

- Les Carlyon, bestselling author of Gallipoli and The Great War.

It's 1964 and Sandra turns 19. She is studying at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and playing piano with fellow student Billy at a jazz club. She wonders if she's still in love with Nick but he is far away, having left university to help his father on the family property during the drought.

A letter comes from best friend Emilia that shatters their bond, and Sandra's long-promised 'Song for Emilia' becomes a storm of hatred and love for her oldest friend.

A centuries old battle is about to erupt, and the future of all the races rests upon the most unlikely people in the Empire.

Aerik is a slave, his life surrounded by squalor and death. By day he works in the fields, at night takes solace in a secret slave bar, entertaining his friends and helping them escape the grim reality of life. When the Drakes destroy all he holds dear, Aerik is left with a burning desire for revenge...

Honoured SongForger, Kelkh Ironbound is one of the rare few Drakes gifted with the ForgeSong, a magic that allows him to create weapons of immense power. He encounters Annah, a human outcast shunned by her own people.

"Another great 'read-all-in-one-go' book from natural-born storyteller Garry Willmott. Soul Survivor picks up the story of Lara, last remaining survivor of the Doherty family. The last sentence in Survival reads 'The Dohertys had survived the war, the POW camps and the Titanic. Now they were all gone, except for Lara.'

Masterful storyteller Garry Willmott takes the reader on a wild ride through the orphaned Lara's life from her childhood and privileged upbringing in England to her political career. Along the way, she follows the family tradition of becoming a doctor and is involved in the Hippie movement and the music of the 60s, and the Vietnam War protests. A lot of this story will be familiar territory for the baby-boomer readers.

Lara's character is shaped by some cruel blows that life deals out to her but despite all these she retains her positive and loving nature.

Garry Willmott weaves his story through the turbulence of mid-20th century history. The story encompasses post-war England, international investments and shady deals, kidnapping and ransom, flower power and the swinging 60s, popular music, the waning power of the English class system and the political upheaval of the 70s. A brilliant read and a wonderful history lesson." - Sheelagh Wegman, editor.

Spark is all about encouragement, permission, it's about firing you up.
Spark: How Fanfiction and Fandom Can Set Your Creativity on Fire hopes to help you believe that your fandom writing, drawing, podficcing - whatever you're creating right now - is, was, and ever shall be legitimate, important, and a fantastic way to expand your community, develop your skills, and above all help you find your voice in the world.
Spark's more than forty essays and interviews from best-selling writers Anne Jamison, Claire O'Dell, Diane Duane, Henry Jenkins, KJ Charles, Lyndsay Faye, Sara Dobie Bauer, and many others discuss, encourage, and shout about how fic and fandom in all their glories can absolutely inspire you, set your creativity on fire - and change your world.

A collection of essays, reflections and personal stories from 'enthusiasts, acceptors, sceptics and hesitants' showing the passion and depth around the issue of same-sex marriage.

Over thirty writers, a mix of activist and reflective voices, explore the legacy of the 2004 changes to the Australian Marriage Act, which now states - and which must be stated at every wedding - 'marriage is between a man and a woman'.

CONTRIBUTORS:

Dennis Altman AM, Barbara Baird, Andrew Barr and Anthony Toms, Michael Carden, Rodney Croome AM, Elaine Crump, Sharon Dane, Michelle Dicinoski, Luke Gahan, Evelyn Gray, Ryan Heath, Lynne Hillier and Tiffany Jones, Crusader Hillis, Walter Jennings, Michael Kirby, Benjamin Law, Victor Marsh, Rev. Dorothy McRae-McMahon, Paul Martin, Alyena Mohummadally and Catherine Roberts, Chris Morgan, Wayne Morgan, Rev. Nathan Nettleton, Maria Pallotta-Chiarolli, Kerryn Phelps AM, Damien Riggs, Donald Ritchie, Wendell Rosevear OAM, Lulu Shapiro and Jannine Lockyer, Adiva Sifris and Paula Gerber, Peter Tatchell, Yantra de Vilder, Zenith Virago, Deb Wain, Kees Waaldijk, Tim Wilson, Tim Wright

Understand the real impact of the words you speak.

 

With over 30 years experience, international author, speaker, presenter, business owner, self-awareness coach and mentor, Jan Henderson highlights the impact of negative language inherent in our everyday speech. We're bombarded by it daily in movies, television and news media and in our own interpersonal communication. Jan's expertise in language patterns demonstrates how this negative language impacts our physiology and gives us the opposite of what we really/truly want. Speaking consciously changes everything! How we stand, how we interact, how we view life and others, and even how we are perceived. Speaking positively changes it all, our awareness and behaviours, and it also empowers us to manifest the beautiful life we want/desire to live.

 

You'll learn:

- The keys to success over failure

- How what you say manifests health or disease

- The secrets to self-esteem over self-harm

- How to be a leader instead of a follower

- How to be a hero not a victim

- How truth is more powerful than lies

- Why love conquers hate

 

Take a positive step today. Get this book and change your life!

If it's fun and adventure you're looking for, then this ... is the book for you!

 

Sam's life seemed to be heading down the toilet since his little sister, Miss 'I'm sooo good' Smelly Melly Prissy Pants was born.

 

But in the 'sticks' of Agnath he found a best friend, Jared, a tall skinny red-head with a gazillion freckles.

 

And when underground tunnels are discovered right below them, it's Sam that encounters the deadly inhabitants.

 

These adventures are like no other you have ever shared. You'll feel as if you're right there with Sam as he discovers the shocking secret of the tunnels! And his mum is just as annoying as yours too!

This book, the result of contributions from a wide range of sports writers, officials and historians, relates the fascinating history of over 100 sports played in Victoria since the 1830s. It also covers the important events, venues, clubs and leagues which characterise Victoria's sporting culture.

Published under the auspices of the Australian Society for Sports History.

Alone in the radio station studio, 'graveyard shift' presenter Lily is being stalked.

The stalker is obsessive, electronically skilled and devious. Lily copes with hate mail and a wreath and even briefly enjoys the celebrity status of having a stalker. But Lily confronts her fears and challenges the stalker in a surprise ending.

Weaving Greek mythology, religion and the study of grammar, Stamatia X is the story of a Greek-Australian girl whose parents make the monumental decision to re-migrate "like birds flying backwards" to Greece. The year is 1973 and a military junta is in power. This modern Greek tragedy subverts notions of family, culture and gender. A yiayia in a swimsuit, a blasphemous Greek Orthodox priest, a corrupt regime. An explosive epic.

'A masterclass in resilience and humanity' - Cecilia Burgess, COO of Bell Gully, NZ

 

This story gives a compelling insight into the effects of a major stroke that strikes down a vibrant businesswoman, mother and grandmother and her amazing recovery.

 

Kathleen Jordan, with Vicki Steggall, recounts her stroke journey through hospital wards and rehabilitation units and, finally, her return to semi normalcy and everyday life, sharing with the reader the thoughts, mental exercises, support from friends and family advocacy that helped her to survive.

 

'There are numerous lessons for every reader in this accessible, emotional and raw story of triumph over adversity. Kathleen is a heroine and her story must be read.' - Professor James Angus AO, President, National Stroke Foundation

 

'Standing Up! stands up for the importance of family, friends, kindness, purpose, love and hope to stand up to stroke.' - Dr Christine Durham, BrainLink Woman of Achievement

 

'A powerful testament to the effects of brain injury and the crucial role that family and friends play in the journey of recovery.' - Nick Rushworth, Brain Injury Australia

The Mentals went from the top of a pool table to the top of the charts. Enjoy the untold stories behind Aussie classics like: Live it Up, Too Many Times, If You Leave Me Can I Come Too?, Berserk Warriors, Egypt, The Nips are Getting Bigger, and a whole lot more. Plus tales from the road as told by Greedy, Martin, Bird, Pete & Reg - and a star-studded cast including Colin Hay, Richard Gottehrer, Mark Opitz, and Wreckless Eric - in this access-all-areas official biography.