In the enchanting kingdom of Swanlake, where white swans dance upon shimmering waters, a tale of beauty, unity and the power of an unexpected hero unfolds."The Black Swan of Swanlake" by Dean Foley is a heartwarming story about Nora, a black swan whose unique presence challenges the long-standing beliefs of her community.As Swanlake faces a dire threat that could spell its end, an ancient legend suggests that only the song of a black swan can save the kingdom.And wi...

Fanny Cochrane Smith made sure her people’s songs would never be silenced. Born at Wybalenna and later living at Oyster Cove and Nicholls Rivulet, Fanny learned, taught and protected Tasmanian Aboriginal culture through story and song.In 1899 and 1903 she recorded songs and language onto wax cylinders (the only surviving audio of original Tasmanian Aboriginal languages). which ensured the future generations could hear their ancestors’ voices.This engaging, kid-friendly biog...

Discover the remarkable life of David Unaipon, the inventive mind behind Australia's fifty-dollar note.From his curious childhood at Point McLeay Mission to becoming Australia's first published Indigenous author, David overcame great challenges to share his culture and inventions with the world.This inspiring children's book shows how perseverance and kindness can truly change the world.

Protector’s Promise is a heartfelt coastal romance set against the breathtaking backdrop of Coral Bay where passion, purpose and the tides of change collide...When ex-marine Jack Taylor joins the local coastal rescue team, he’s searching for peace but finds purpose in saving lives from the unpredictable sea.Marine biologist Emma Robinson has just arrived to study the reef and protect it from looming development threats.Their worlds meet dur...

In the vast realm of Indigenous wisdom, there exists a profound understanding of the sacred rhythms that permeate the natural world. It is within these rhythms that we find not only solace and serenity but also the keys to unlock our true potential.But in our modern world, where chaos often reigns supreme, it is easy to become disconnected from these sacred rhythms.We find ourselves caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, oblivious to the subtle whispers of nat...

Learn how alleged human resource experts have created their bloated bureaucracies through purposeful overstaffing and other strategic practices designed to insulate themselves from lay offs or down-sizing.

Attention spans are shrinking, the pace of life is accelerating, and no ones job is completely secure. As a result, everyone who lives on the planet and has a job needs at least 30-second speeches - one that tells the world who they are and the other that tells the world what they do. This short-form book by business coach Dr. Nick Morgan explains how to create pitch-perfect elevator speeches.

Meetings are the bane of many a work life. Theyre boring, unfocused, too long, and just plain ineffective. But all of this can be cured. It just takes some organization, technique, and common sense. In fact, meetings can be turned into incredible engines for results and morale. Heres how its done.

Job interviews can be scarier than jumping out of an airplane without a parachute. One of the worst parts is being asked a question and having no clue how to respond. As you go about your job quest, take some time to go over these questions and have an inkling as to how you will answer to them if you are asked. This book contains 400 questions so you'll be more than prepared for whatever an interviewer throws at you.It's impossible to foresee every question an interviewer will ask ...

Heres a seven-point approach that can make annual appraisals of your employees go from appalling to appealing.

Hiring great employees isnt a foolproof process. Were talking about human beings in all their multifaceted, imperfect glory - and sometimes the wrong person will be hired for the right reasons. What you want to avoid is hiring the wrong person for the wrong reasons. Following these steps will go a long way to avoiding that costly outcome.