Tadhg, a curious young boy fascinated by light, discovers a magical portal that transports him to a luminous world where light behaves in mysterious ways. Guided by Clodagh, a light spirit, Tadhg explores the properties of light, from reflection and refraction to the formation of rainbows. As he journeys through this colorful realm, he learns how light shapes everything around us—from our vision to the energy that powers the world. "Tadhg and the Infinite World of Light" is a fun and educa...

The Woodland Animals Christmas Feast follows a group of woodland creatures who band together to prepare a magical Christmas feast in the heart of the forest. As each animal contributes something special—berries, nuts, icicles, and more—they create a celebration that teaches the importance of teamwork, generosity, and embracing differences. When a lost human child stumbles upon the feast, the animals share their food and the joy of giving, showing that the spirit of Christmas is ab...

A showcase of Australian authors. This collection of crime short stories includes gumshoe detectives, cosy cooking killers, fresh-faced cops, cunning crooks and even a criminal croc. All set in Australia but with many different twists, turns and styles. There's sure to be something to appeal to every mystery lover.*Rainforest Writing Retreat is an annual event attended by up to seventy writers who enjoy three days of intense masterclasses presented by industry experts on top of a m...

Hell's Mercenary – Book One of the Intervening World Chroniclesby Luke WestIf you were faced with the abominable decision to die or kill a loved one to survive, would you be the honorable sacrifice?Hell's Mercenary. The Urban Fantasy novel from the Intervening World Chronicles, by up and coming author Luke West.Tobias is the Devil – the ruler of Hell. For years he has banished the souls of innocent humans only to compliment his ruling status, but slowly thin...

Supernatural evils lay hidden, deep in the shadows of society. Be these dangers man or beast, they will strike at unsuspecting, everyday people. What if there are no selfless wizards around when a demon steps from the alley? What if there are no supers to be found when the ancient demigod awakens? What if there is no prophesy and no chosen one to stand in the way of the dark forces? In these cases, the regular people must must courage to face the foe. The protagonists in these stories have...

Fully illustrated chapters showcasing the most famous Aussie racing muscle cars.Australia's Greatest Racecars showcases the most spectacular machines to hit the track.These are the V8 beasts that created the legend of Brock, Moffat, Johnson, Bathurst and many more household names.This book rolls out a full grid of legendary metal with magnetic attraction for racing enthusiasts.This fully illustrated hardcover includes dedicated chapter...

A complete history of the Australian Grand Prix's world championship era.The Australian Grand Prix is the crown jewel of local motorsport, it's also the gold standard by which Formula One GPs are judged. Each year since 1985 the Formula One circus has pitched its tent in Australia for an annual round of the World Championship.Formula One was an immediate hit in Adelaide, spawning a golden era of 11 consecutive Australian Grands Prix on the much-loved parkla...

Crack open Beer Mania and enjoy the nostalgic tales of Australian beer brands and culture.Beer Mania transports readers back to the glory days of Fourex, Reschs and Carlton. A time of Emus, Swans, Sparkling Ales and Boags. Of catchy slogans and Foster's front man Hoges.Drink up tasty tales telling a potted history of beer and brewing in this wide brown land. Ever feel like a Tooheys or two? Or had a hard-earned thirst? Then this one's made for you.

Every enthusiast dreams of unearthing a classic car - what Americans call barn finds. In Australia we find them in sheds, garages, carports and paddocks.Aussie Classic Car Finds uncovers automotive treasure from across the nation. Holdens, Fords, Chryslers and more. These sleeping beauties are often derelict, rare and valuable. Each discovery also unlocks a unique human interest story. Consequently, these dream machines are of great interest to petrolheads despite their po...

Ford Falcon Commemorative Edition celebrates the much-loved car's six-decade rule of Aussie roads and racetracks.With the chequered flag flying on the Blue Oval favourite, this book examines the first Falcons to take flight in the early 1960s through to the final FG-X. Special emphasis is placed on the glorious decade 1969-78 and the magnificent high-performance machines from the Falcon XW GT-HO to the XA, XB and the Cobra. These are cars that still command instant respect ...

This book takes the Immortals concept made famous in cricket and applies it to motorsport, choosing the best of the best from Bathurst and the Australian Touring Car Championship (now the Supercars Championship) and other local series.It delves into the careers and characteristics of icons Peter Brock, Allan Moffat and Dick Johnson along with modern-era champions such as Mark Skaife, Craig Lowndes and Jamie Whincup: heroes who are not just high achievers but influential identities ...

V8 Supercars is a great Australian sporting success story, still going strong for over a quarter of a century. It was the first local race series to gain a mainstream national following, catapulting the likes of Peter Brock and Dick Johnson to fame against the backdrop of Mount Panorama, Bathurst. These days the sport draws huge crowds, attracts big-dollar TV rights deals and a new generation of heroes have appeared battling over old territory, plus a host of new street circuits, turning t...