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The 'war to end all wars', as seen through the eyes of three young women. It is 1915. War is being fought on a horrific scale in the trenches of France, but it might as well be a world away from 16-year-old New Zealander Midge Macpherson, at schoo...
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In his teachings, Tolle conveys a simple yet profound message with the timeless and uncomplicated clarity of the ancient spiritual masters: there is a way out of suffering and into peace.
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Blurred Boundaries is a moving and harrowing account of the life and experiences of Lee Smith, a former probation and parole officer who falls in love with a high profile prisoner, a member of the Banditos Outlaw Motor Cycle Club. Blurred Boundaries is the story of triumph over a...dversity as Lee Smith struggles with the tragedies that life throws...
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A fascinating novel based on the life of the infamous baby farmer Minnie Dean, the only woman in New Zealand history ever to be hanged. Accused of infanticide and awaiting trial and then sentence, Minnie confides in Reverend Lindsay. Alternating between these two contrasting pers...onalities, the novel tells Minnie's version of events. From her...
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Lost for 13 months in the wilds of Afghanistan, this is the dramatic, heart - warming and truly amazing story of Sarbi, the Army's most famous explosives detection dog - the miracle dog of Tarin Kot. Powerful, dramatic, heartwarming, this is the true story of Sarbi, the scruffy b...lack Labrador - cross trained by the Australian Army as an explosives detection dog for the most dangerous combat mission imaginable. Thirteen months after Australia's most famous canine warrior went missing in action following an historic battle between the elite SAS and the Taliban in Afghanistan in 2008, she was found by an American Special Forces officer patrolling a village in a region known to be a Taliban stronghold. Against all odds, Sarbi had survived her injuries, the enemy's weapons, a bitter winter, one brutal summer and the harsh unforgiving landscape on her own. She was the miracle dog of Tarin Kot. Sarbi's story, and those of the other brave Australian Army dogs in Afghanistan, will resonate with anyone who has known the unconditional love of man's best friend, and understands the rewards of unbidden loyalty, trust and devotion. It will appeal to all those who appreciate the selflessness of serving your country and the inherent dangers of putting your life on the line for others in a war zone. And it will strike a chord with anyone who has experienced the magical connection with a dog.
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Asian Treasures: Gems of the Written Word showcases Asian writing, printing and books of beauty and historical significance that are housed in the National Library of Australia. Written by Andrew Gosling, former chief librarian for the Library's Asian Collections, Asian Treasures... provides a fascinating glimpse into the remarkable p...
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The definitive biography of the visionary sportsman who brought us Australian Rules football....
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A woman. A doctor. A beastly science. At the turn of the twentieth century, London's political climate is in turmoil, as women fight for the right to vote. Dody McCleland has her own battles to fight. As England's first female autopsy surgeon, she must prove herself as she also p...roves that murder treats everyone equally... After a heated...
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Can your thoughts heal another person, even from across the globe? Does meditation create 'superhuman' levels of perception? Can prayer and intention actually affect reality? A few decades ago, scientists would have dismissed such ideas as superstition. Today, a growing body of p...ersuasive research has turned many skeptics into believers when it ...
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A counselor's look at the tragedy of sexual abuse among women and the healing power available through God. In The Safe Room, the author offers a gentle way to shed light on the wounds of abuse and the pathway to healing, and illustrates its effectiveness with varous testimonies a...nd case studies....
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