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"How did Liza manage all her businesses?" wondered modern-day writer Ellie Fuller as she continued her research into Liza Marchant's life. "We have mobiles, computers, video calls but all she had were letters. The successful Transatlantic telegraph system didn't come into play until after the Civil War." But even with the lack of immediate communication, Liza and the Fuller family took advantage of an opportunity presented to them in the form of land and government investment near New York which resulted in farming, factories and the new township of Daltons. "An opportunity not to be missed," Liza had said, and she had been right. As Ellie continued with Liza's story, she had reason to ponder the justice system in the 19th century, which was harsh, sometimes deservedly so, but at other times it was overly severe. She found that there were far reaching consequences for Liza and Jamie when they chose not to report the whereabouts of an escaped prisoner to the authorities. They had convinced them- selves that their only sin was one of omission, but it repeatedly came back to haunt them. Much to Liza and Jamie's surprise, Bella, the Duchess of Berkshire and her two boys arrived on their doorstep one day. They all appeared to enjoy the experience so much that they rarely left, which led to a lifelong friendship between the two families. Having read through another of Liza's journals, Ellie sat back and thought that if communication had been more streamlined in those days then she would not be able to read the letters and journals which pieced together all that happened in Liza's life. "I'm glad she didn't live in the so-called paperless society."

Jack Stern's second adventure is a continuation of the first in which three stories seemingly unrelated are intertwined to share a common theme: "DO NOT UPSET THE STATUS QUO"Jack Stern and Fr Brendan O'Reilly holiday in Mauritius where they discover a decaying Alien church which Brendan brings back to life. Once the media cover the story thousands of pilgrims seeking salvation flock to the island from all over the globe much to the disdain of the Vatican's power brokers who do not want a second coming of Christ and therefore act accordingly.Jack Stern acts to protect and rescue Rome's monetary investment in an Australian natural therapies company under siege by the health department with devastating political and biblical consequences. Meanwhile Franck Max Climax, a faceless London vagabond, in addition to the Mafia in America, work hard to cripple the pharmaceutical industry by rendering all medications inactive and substituting their own.Assassin Ivan Gallows, alias the D-Man, seeks to restore his destructive powers by all means possible and eliminate Jack Stern once and for all.

1917-The Russian Revolution. Danger and chaos abound, and the aristocratic Zuckschwerdt and Orloff families are desperate to escape to safety. Enter Blue, an Australian cattle-breeder with a big heart. Blessed by a heap of miracles from the Outback and beyond, he shares his gripping adventures with the snowed-in families. Blue has survived everything from bushfires to crocodile attacks. With wolves and winter nipping at their heels, the Zuckschwerdts prepare to depart for the lucky country. Plunged into hostilities and espionage in Petrograd, they make a break for the high seas, only to find themselves in a deadly game of bluff with a German U-boat skipper. Blue is in a predicament of his own when three of the Orloff daughters fall for his red earth charms. Will he find true love with one of them? And will his Aussie anecdotes help the family understand that awareness and preparation can spell the difference between life and death? As miracles begin to unfold, the Russian refugees discover the power of faith. Inspired by Jon de Graaff's personal experience and his grandparents' family history, 'Friends of the Tsar' is a thrilling tale. Spiked with humorous twists, tragic turns, perilous encounters, and life-savinglessons of survival,it offers spiritual insights into forgiveness and unconventional love.

Whether you have or are considering a self-managed super fund (SMSF), are advising on a SMSF as an accountant, financial planner, auditor or product developer, or simply have an interest in Australia's $700 billion super powerhouse, The Guru's Guide to SMSFs will become your "e;Go-To Guide"e; and SMSF pathway for years to come. Written by Australia's leading SMSF expert and adviser, Grant Abbott, The Guru's Guide to SMSFs will take you through:- The "e;What"e;, the "e;Why"e; and the benefits of creating a SMSF and a Family SMSF,- Strategically benefiting from the SMSF law and how you can set your own rules to manage your Fund,- Making the most of contribution and investment rules to help you become a SMSF millionaire,- The investment rules of a SMSF and running multiple investment strategies at once,- Making the most of borrowing rules with your Fund,- The Pension Transfer Balance Cap rules and setting up the new and improved SMSF Version 2.0 - what it is and how it works,- Using a SMSF as a strong, secure estate planning vehicle, and- When and where to combine various trust vehicles with a SMSF.