A Bird in the Hand is a gripping tale of intrigue and obsession that exposes a dark underbelly of internationally linked crime in the protected wetlands on the Bellarine Peninsula. When journalist George Jensen boards the newly refurbished Queenscliff-Sorrento ferry to conduct interviews with the captain and crew for his regular column in The Bellarine Courier, he is drawn to a striking woman in the foot-passenger queue wearing a red dress, a long multi-coloured scard and carrying a leathe...

Poppy Day is a twisting tale of passion, secrets and vengeance on the Bellarine Peninsula reaching back to the dark days of WWII. George 'Jogger' Jensen, now a columnist on the weekly Bellarine Courier, is on his way to appease a reader critical of his story on redevelopment of the historic Seaview Hotel in Portarlington when he notices some premature activity at the site. Closer investigation is thwarted by members of an asbestos removal team who have already called the police. His news a...

The Maw of the Beast is a fast-paced, multi-layered story of ambition, intrigue, adultery, jealousy, vengeance and tragedy.Disillusioned crime reported George 'Jogger' Jensen has quit the job at a major daily newspaper in Melbourne and sought refuge in his childhood seaside home town of Portarlington on the Bellarine Peninsula to contemplate his future.Within a week he has come face to face with the last thing he wanted: the body of a young unidentified woman with weights tie...

Set in northern Australia's Victoria River region, this dramatic tale interweaves three eraas.In 1839 British explorer John Lort Stokes makes an unexpected discovery when sinking water wells near the river.In 1942 Nackeroo corporal, Douglas Ashmore is guarding the region against perceived Japanese invasion when a radio broadcast reveals his location. 'Ash' and Aboriginal guide Gabriel hunt for a suspected enemy collaborator.In 1987 petroleum geologist Bradley Dixon puz...

Psst! It's True! This is the best book on ANIMALS you'll ever read! Did you know that fish can walk, snakes can fly and eggs can talk? What about the electric eel that could light up your house, or the lemur that every day eats enough poison to kill a dozen humans?Rick Wilkinson shows how animals adapt to their environment in bizarre and unexpected ways. If you don't want to get spewed on by a sea bird, slashed by a mantis shrimp or slimed by a hagfish, you'd better read this book!...

Did you know that Gorillas can catch human colds? or that cows from different regions moo in different accents? This fantastic quick-read eBook features 101 amazing facts split into categories such as record breakers, creepy crawlies, gross facts, primates and many more. So if you want to know what the fastest animal in the water is, or the disgusting thing a hoopoe bird does to scare away predators, then this is the book for you! Find the information you want, fast!

What's the link between poodles and polar bears?Evolution and genetics are like a map for exploring the whole world of living things. Along the way, we've discovered some pretty shocking stuff about the links between fruit flies and people! Trace the history of life right back to our earliest ancestors, and you'll be amazed at what you'll find. In Evolution, Nature and Stuff Glenn Murphy, author of Why is Snot Green?, tells you everything you need to know, with no...

Get ready to squirm!Did you know there are spiders that look just like bird poop? Cockroaches that can be directed by remote control? And snakes that fart to scare away predators? These are just a few of the bizarrly engrossing, disgusting, and squirm-inducing facts about animals you can use to entertain and gross-out friends and parents.

The Tiny Traveler Book of Animal Facts (for children) was designed for children who have a bit of time on their hands, like when they are flying or sitting in the airport, or on a long car trip to Aunt Judy's. The facts in this book have been researched and collected for months, and verified for factual content.

Join DEADLY presenter Steve Backshall as he comes face to face with the world's deadliest animals, in a book packed with fascinating facts, killer statistics and stunning photographs. Combined with his own incredible experiences with creatures, large and small, Steve reveals tricks of camouflage, feats of strength, endurance, teamwork and speed, as well as giving us a glimpse into the lives of extremeophiles and looking at some of our planet's endangered species.

Annalee Davidson presents "Monkeys For Kids". Beautiful Pictures and easy reading format will help children fall in love with monkeys. This is one of over 20 books in the Amazing Animal Books for Young Readers Series.Lots of facts and photos will help your children learn about this wonderful animal. Children are given a well-rounded understanding of this beautiful mammal: its anatomy, feeding habits and behavior.*** You and your kids will love learning about monkeys***

How far away can you hear a lion roar? How do dolphins breathe underwater? Is it really true that elephants never forget?Bursting with weird facts and freaky trivia, this is the perfect guide to everything a Horrid Henry fan has ever wanted to know about animals. Gross out your parents, scare your little brother and amaze your friends with your new knowledge.