"With Women" contains thirty-eight stories from midwives about their experiences in moving from working shift-work to providing continuity of care for women.With a preface by Sheila Kitzinger and foreword by Dr Sally Tracy, this book informs midwives and midwives-to-be of the advantages, disadvantages, joys and tribulations of working directly with pregnant women by providing continuity of care.Praise for "With Women — midwives' experiences: from shift work to continuity of...

This is the memoir of a young mother struggling to feed, clothe and house her family on "the most bombed island on earth" — Malta, during World War II.Written by two generations of eye-witnesses to the destruction wrought on the strategically vital island of Malta by Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy.The book contains extensive additional historical information researched from a huge number of sources about wartime Malta. This book contains an extensive annotated bibliography ...

"Is he going to be woofed and poofed like my Pixie?""Woof… woof, woofed and p-poofed?"At Bill's quizzical frown, the child pointed to the dog-grooming salon. "Mum says Pixie costs a fortune to keep smelling and looking nice." A dollop of chocolate liquid fell from the cone onto Tipper's nose. A pale tongue licked it off. "Oh Mister, I'm sorry. He'll get sick. Good thing the animal doctor lives next to the poofing shop.""Clever thinking young lady, don't… don't worry he...

Lachlan Dunn lifted his eyes from the book he was trying to read. He studied his uncle in the dim lamplight. "What you all done up for?"Thaiter grinned and finished tucking his clean shirt into his trousers. "It's me birthday. I'm off ta the Cosmopolitan for a couple.""Your birthday?" Lachlan laughed."You'll note. I'm done right. Clean and shaven." Thaiter did a spin and twinkled his eyebrows. "I might get lucky tonight."— from "Done Right" by Donna Fieldhouse

This collection of erotic tales, by sixteen established and new authors, gives a fresh insight into contemporary erotica. Chosen from the entrants in the Stringybark Erotic Fiction Awards, David Vernon has selected eighteen entertaining, amusing and definitely arousing tales of passion. Ranging from the Garden of Eden to the sizzling streets of Spain, each story is sure to excite."Adam watched her as she stood with her back to him, slender legs apart; her firm buttocks looking like...

Trent was shorter than she had envisaged but he was fit looking with sun-bleached hair and a neatly trimmed beard. He was in bare feet and wearing a short white robe. He made some small talk – did she have any trouble finding the place, was she having a good day? That sort of thing. Then it was down to business.— From "M'deira M'dear?" by Stephen KnoxBold as day, she strips off in front of me. Her nipples are overly large and dark against her pale skin. From the corner of my...

What does it mean to be seen, heard, loved, forgiven—or simply understood? In Thanks for Asking, forty award-winning stories from the Stringybark Short Story Awards explore the small moments and life-changing choices that shape who we are. Across country towns, city streets, family kitchens, train carriages, beaches and backroads, these stories introduce characters experiencing longing, loss, humour, resilience, mystery and hope. Some tales are tender, some unsettling, so...

With Clarice Lispector now widely acknowledged as one of the great writers of the twentieth century, her work is more popular than ever before, earning a global reputation for its honesty, oddity, and empathy, as well as its linguistic versatility and philosophical depth. Yet much of her art remains an enigma, shrouded in ambiguity and difficulty.In Never Never Yes Yes: The Novels, Stories and Crônicas of Clarice Lispector, David Vernon unlocks these mysteries, probing how...

Thirty-seven award-winning short stories fill these entertaining pages. Written by Australian and international authors these stories explore Australian culture — sometimes funny, often poignant, occasionally unsettling, this anthology showcases the best of contemporary short story writing.Everyone has been embarrassingly kind. When Colin died, I received flowers and sympathy and even two casseroles. A very private person, I had not expected that living in Edenvale Lifestyle Vi...

Forty-one engaging and clever short stories feature in this latest anthology from Stringybark Stories. Selected from over 290 entries these winning and highly commended tales are wickedly intriguing, thought-provoking, sometimes sad, sometimes funny, but always a rollicking read.Marco meandered through the checkered picnic blankets in the park, trying not to step on their owners. Plates of potato salad and coleslaw threatened to trip him up. The tasty smell of sausages tickled his ...

His green eyes sparkled like emeralds when he saw me. Bill was a good lad, and he was waiting outside the post office, just as we had planned. His gaze devoured me as he pulled me aside into the lane where his handsome features became more boyish and pleading. "My beautiful Hettie, tell me she's left."I nodded, and he stepped closer. The smell of his strong body almost making me swoon with desire. He placed a small dark bottle under the candles in my basket before stroking my cheek...

art, poetry, articles, and stories about self care. Different views from how to deal with it to what happens when you fail to do it...this anthology has it all.Contents Include:Against all Odds by Jodi ColonMoments In Time By Serenity RoseJenny Walker's Guide to Healthy Skin By Raz T. SlasherDeserted Island By Serenity RosePreventives for Self Damage by Overcome IbiteyeSevering by Ruan Bradford WrightMountain Lake By Serenity ...