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The inaugural anthology of Short Stories, Plays, Poems and Flash Fiction from the collective hive-mind of the Bunbury Writers Group.

Spring 2017 – Europe is at a political crossroads and the German People are about to go to the polls. As the UK suffers through the Brexit breakup and Italy embraces the Five Star Movement, there is growing dissent within the governments of other EU stalwarts, due mostly to the immigration program known as Schengen. It has become THE political issue in the German Republic and now threatens to undermine the EU itself and by extension, NATO – the military umbrella that has protected most of Europe for seventy years.When several EU delegates are murdered in German cities, the finger of blame points to a Middle Eastern nation, yet rumors also circulate about the rise of a domestic neo-nazi organization known as das Netzwerk – and one individual within its ranks in particular. At the request of German intelligence, the U.S. provides an experienced deep cover agent to determine if the claims are true. Is the neo-nazi known as Gerhardt Fuchs, a direct descendant of Adolf Hitler? The Hitler Progeny is a cautionary tale of the highest order at the intersection of current events, global politics, and modern espionage.

'You know, if this is it, then I'm ready for Heaven. I've had a good life, have a wife and a beautiful family. I've known people who have been worse and they survived. So I'm not giving up. But I am a number now. When God sets His sights on someone, you can't escape it.'This is the life story of Mario Spinelli, who was born in Italy and migrated to Australia when he was ten years old. He lived simply; his journey is not one of extraordinary adventures, rather, a life lived humbly, with faith and the will to fight. He suffered from many health issues over most of his adult life, both mental and physical, and they shaped him and his future irrevocably. But he continued to smile, fight, hope and believe. His unwavering love for his family was his reason for living, and even when faced with the toughest challenges, he continued to show his true fighting spirit.Mario's daughter wrote Fighting Spirit as a lasting legacy to his life. It is just one ordinary man's story but will resonate with many. Having battled two life-changing conditions- mental illness and cancer - his bravery, positivity and faith can move and inspire us all to never give up even when things seem hopeless. It is an authentic, honest and hopeful story of inner strength, learning to accept circumstances beyond our control and ultimately realising that there is always a reason to smile.

Sucked into a whirlpool - Discovering pre-Inca tribal remains - Breaking an ankle 5000 metres up the side of a volcano - These are just a few of the unexpected circumstances Lindsey Porter found herself in as she travelled to some of the world's most incredible locations.

Luke Frankland, a junior intelligence officer just home from the Iraq War, finds himself cast into a world of cyber espionage and state-level politics. The first in the Luke Frankland Trilogy of cyber-thrillers.

William Redfern, surgeon, sailor, mutineer, prisoner and pioneer.From his birth in approximately 1775 to joining the Royal Navy as a ship's surgeon, it seemed William Redfern was destined for a life of relative wealth and status, but all that changed in 1797, when he was swept up in the infamous Nore Mutiny. In support of the common sailors and at odds with his fellow officers, Redfern was court-martialled for his actions and sentenced to be hanged.Due to his profession, the sentence was commuted to transportation for life and on arrival in New South Wales, his exceptional surgical skills quickly saw him granted a full pardon. He was soon central to the new colony's medical services, was appointed personal surgeon to the Governor and Assistant Surgeon of the Colonial Medical Services, but despite becoming a wealthy landowner in his own right, he would forever carry the convict's stain in the eyes of certain members of the British Colonial establishment.Remembered for the Sydney suburb that bears his name, this outstanding biography, in two volumes, brings to the forefront the story of William Redfern as it follows the rise and fall and subsequent rise again of one of Australia's most influential early settlers. A pioneer of immunisation techniques and an advocate for the role of hygiene and nutrition he truly was one of the first to understand that prevention was better than cure.

William Redfern, surgeon, sailor, mutineer, prisoner and pioneer.From his birth in approximately 1775 to joining the Royal Navy as a ship's surgeon, it seemed William Redfern was destined for a life of relative wealth and status, but all that changed in 1797, when he was swept up in the infamous Nore Mutiny. In support of the common sailors and at odds with his fellow officers, Redfern was court-martialled for his actions and sentenced to be hanged.Due to his profession, the sentence was commuted to transportation for life and on arrival in New South Wales, his exceptional surgical skills quickly saw him granted a full pardon. He was soon central to the new colony's medical services, was appointed personal surgeon to the Governor and Assistant Surgeon of the Colonial Medical Services, but despite becoming a wealthy landowner in his own right, he would forever carry the convict's stain in the eyes of certain members of the British Colonial establishment.Remembered for the Sydney suburb that bears his name, this outstanding biography, in two volumes, brings to the forefront the story of William Redfern as it follows the rise and fall and subsequent rise again of one of Australia's most influential early settlers. A pioneer of immunisation techniques and an advocate for the role of hygiene and nutrition he truly was one of the first to understand that prevention was better than cure.

Bridgetown was gazetted 150 years ago in June 1868. Its history is rich and varied, with residents coming from every walk of life throughout those years. To celebrate the sesquicentenary of gazettal, Bridgetown Historical Society undertook an oral history project to demonstrate how a community was formed, what sustained it and how it grew into the vibrant town we now live in. Forty-three residents, both past and present, were interviewed and their stories, along with stories taken in the 1930s, 1970s and 1980s, have been woven into the chronicle of this town, showing that communities will survive if they care for each other, volunteer gladly and grasp opportunities when they appear. It is a tribute to the early settlers who were not put off by adversity, and the past and present Bridgetonians who choose to live here and make Bridgetown their home.

Humanity survived for millennia prior to the advent of our contemporary homes, medicine, sanitation and other comforts. Despite the passage of time, the skills and psychology that allowed our ancient ancestors to thrive have not been completely forgotten. This book will explain the methods they used to maintain a healthy body and a peaceful mind. It will show you how to achieve equilibrium in your life and will teach you the meaning behind the concept that is the "Balance of Emptiness".

Augustus Oldfield trekked throughout southern Australia from 1845 to 1862 amassing plant specimens that would be used to describe over 700 species new to science, including twenty-one that would ultimately bear his name.On the lower Murchison River, Western Australia he encountered and travelled extensively with an indigenous group, the Watchandie and his paper on these Australian Aborigines is the only ethnographic record of them at the onset of European settlement.Not confined to the west of the continent, he also undertook botanical expeditions in Tasmania, New South Wales, South Australia, and Victoria. Yet, despite these achievements, the published historiography is virtually devoid of information about him, mainly due to him being an outsider to the ranks of the era's 'Gentlemen naturalists'.Never appropriately recognised in either Australia or his native Britain, this comprehensive biographical work, twenty years in the making, fills that gap and places Oldfield's career within the context of his immediate family and the scientific, environmental and broader socio-cultural contexts of the time. Starting with his childhood, raised in the gambling dens of London, through his amazing journeys on the far-flung shores of Britain's Australian colonies, to his untimely death, this book finally tells the story of a man who, driven by his love of nature, turned his life over to the pursuit of a greater prize than gold.

The autobiography of Richard Utting."Readers of this book will be treated to a rollicking ride through Richard's various careers including the military, the law, broadcasting and service as the Mayor of a major city." Wayne Martin, Chief Justice of Western Australia.

The third book in the award winning Wright and Tran thriller series.

Featuring gripping action and tight plotting, this supercharged novel keeps readers on the edge of their seats.

Children of Morwena is a futuristic epic with elements of a fairy tale. It tells the story of Leila Kieva, Andre, and their young sister, Bonnie, whose lives are shattered when their family is destroyed in a single strike against the city of Morwena. The children, along with their peers who have been evacuated, are suddenly flung into a life brushed with death-defying forces - the deadly Grim, an organization thriving in chaos, Alrica, the wolf woman, and Rattus, who all have their own dark agendas.It is a tough story. Not everyone makes it, but the will to create a common life and to seek love, joy, and continuity is strong. Above all, Children of Morwena is a story about love and belonging. This is more than a book about survival. A gripping tale of three siblings who strive to create a home and a family in the aftermath of war. Leila has seeds from her mother, her precious hat and an iron will. She wants to find sweet water and make a garden but is driven to find Bonnie, her little sister no matter the cost. Will this quest destroy her? Must she forgo her friendship with Emily and Jake - her soulmate? Must she turn away from the handsome Stephen whose intellect and passion for life attract her? And what of the ferl who, in misplaced hatred, will dog her footsteps when her search for Bonny leads her into the wilderness?Andre lights the darkness with his music and creativity, but what is the future without family and the drummer girl who has deserted him to follow a charismatic youth worker? One who has promised to save them all? When your belly is empty do you accept the meal on offer? Will Andre find a way to win friends for the children of Morwena amidst chaos and corruption?Bonnie has her feather quilt but no words to say her name. She has the memory of her mother's song and of loving arms around her. But will it be enough in the hard-pressed refugee camp? Will her friendship with the Insect Collector light the flame that might give her the will to live? Read this book and meet a large cast of fairy-tale-like characters that are as old as time and as young as the future.

Two young people meet in Norway in the summer of 1940. The man, Colin, is a British RAF pilot who is trying to build an airfield for the Allies as part of their vain attempt to prevent the Nazi occupation of Norway; the woman, Ingrid, needs to get to Britain with a valuable burden that she wants to keep out of the clutches of the advancing Nazis. Teaming up together, they make a perilous voyage to Scotland where Ingrid is persuaded to join the Special Operations Executive, tasked with causing sabotage behind enemy lines.Colin eventually returns to flying duties but is killed in an accident just after WW2. He has fathered two sons who are very close to each other. One contracts Muscular Dystrophy in later life; the other has a beautiful, lawyer partner who initiates the uncovering of mysteries surrounding Colin and Ingrid. How did Colin get to be awarded an Order of the British Empire when only twenty-six years of age? What was it that Ingrid brought out of Norway? What were the two of them doing after they landed in Scotland? What is the significance of Arisaig House where they both lived for a while? And how do the answers tie into the death of Colin's son?

Faced with the most horrendous of crimes, you need the Wright solution. The thrilling follow-up to Face Value - winner of the Booklife prize for fiction.