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It is 1941, and the German High Command has sent General Irwin Rommel and the Afrika Korps to bolster the faltering Italian ground forces in North Africa and take over the beleaguered fortress of Tobruk. The defenders hang on grimly, but prisoners are taken on both sides in the ebb and flow of battle.

In Greece and Crete, the reverse occurs; Commonwealth forces are overwhelmed by the might of the Wermacht, and many fall into the hands of the Germans. Many of the Australian and New Zealand prisoners eventually find themselves incarcerated in Campo 57, Gruppignano in north east Italy, under the iron fist of the notorious Colonel Calcaterra of the Caribinieri.

Unbroken is the true story of Australian POWs, their capture, their attempted escapes and their ultimate liberation.

This is the compelling story of Lieutenant Joseph 'Darkie' Maxwell DCM, MC and Bar, VC - the second highest decorated Australian soldier of the First World War. Meticulously researched by historian John Ramsland, Maxwell's colourful life is traced from his childhood on the Hunter coalfields until his death at age 71 in a soldier's settlement home in Matraville Sydney. Maxwell was a vivid storyteller who wrote Hells Bells and Mademoiselles, telling of his experiences in the war. In telling Maxwell's story, Ramsland has uncovered many forgotten documents to piece together an extraordinary life of an extraordinary man.

Over 100 Australians who served in Afghanistan have committed suicide since returning to civilian life. Partners and family members also suffer, in their shared lives with emotionally scarred war veterans. Ex-service personnel and affected relatives provided author Ian Ferguson with fascinating first-hand information for the research of Wars That Never End. Their confronting recollections surfaced in personal interviews, and sometimes in Diggers' letters and diary entries from front line battle fields, dating back to the Boer War. Few publications candidly tackle the contentious issue of mental health among combat veterans, so this book is a must read for all discerning lovers of Australian war history.

When Deborah Thomson met Wayne, she was a shy, introverted 24-year-old student. He was a loud charismatic young man.

His temper was an issue but one she hoped they could work on. Four years later, the married couple now ran a business together, and their first child was born.

Yet, any dreams of peaceful family life were quickly crushed by Wayne's increasingly violent and controlling behaviour.

Life turned into a cycle of hope, fear and pain, and her marriage into a prison from which there was no escaping.

It lasted 17 years.

Based on the journals the author kept throughout the ordeal, Whose Life Is It Anyway is a chilling memoir of her agonising years living and working with her abuser.

"A powerful, frightening story, highlighting a world I do not understand, fortunately a world the author has escaped from." - Ian Waller, Burnie, Tasmania

Jack's face grew serious. He moved closer.
'Can you keep a secret, something really awesome? Something that you'll never believe unless I show you?'

It's hard to explain a place like Wingdom, a magical kingdom filled with all types of friendly flying creatures. Jack has been there and wants to show his good Friend, Flynn. But there's only one way to get there and that's with the help of a tiny pair of gold-threaded wings bequeathed to Jack by a dying moth.
Follow Jack and Flynn on their thrilling yet spine-chilling adventure into this world of wings and beyond.

Author Dianne Ellis has created this delightful tale showcasing the importance of friendship, caring for others and believing in yourself. Dare to dream!

A self-help, motivational book that guides you on how to take action in life to achieve your dreams. Addressing issues like making choices, taking responsibility, taking action, retaining focus, having discipline and making sacrifices, managing money and time, and being aware of associations.

“Zensational Stories” is an unorthodox and rebellious book that offers a commentary on over 100 traditional Zen stories. It examines the very fabric that we base our lives on and looks at life as it is – without getting into philosophical dogmas, religions or faiths. The truth is within you.

 

“Zensational Stories” will motivate and inspire you to realise this for yourself. Read the book – so you can throw the book away and recognise what the words are pointing toward – meditation!