Much of the evidence we have of Chinese Australian history, particularly from the 19th century, comes from European observers and their records. These sources often reflect patronising attitudes at best and outright stereotypes or fabrications at worst. Such accounts frequently reveal more about the writers than about the people they describe—an insight that is valuable in itself. However, within this diverse and sometimes problematic material, there are moments of thoughtful and intriguin...

She loved him. He killed for her. But revenge always comes with a price.Aria Sterling was the golden girl of the art world — until the night she found her fiancé, Julian, dead in his studio. The man standing over his body, hands covered in blood? Elias Thorne, Julian's ruthless business partner and secret lover.Elias claims he killed Julian to protect her. That Julian was a monster — a thief who was going to murder Aria for her inheritance. And the evidence says he's tellin...

Barack Obama: Uncommon Grace is the first look at the Obama presidency through the eyes of all seven White House photographers who documented his years in office. The book tells the story of this essential time—from Obama’s joyous inauguration to his final bittersweet days in office—through nearly 300 photographs, many never published before. It focuses on Obama the man: his humility and his humanity. It looks at his love of family, his belief in America and his role as a world le...

From an expert on Bible translation and interpretation comes a revealing look at the Minor Prophets. Michael Williams, PhD, takes readers on a journey from Hosea to Malachi, uncovering significant messages about Jesus and the gospel.Making these often overlooked books accessible, Williams gives insight into each of the minor prophets, exploringLittle-known facts about the prophetThe gospel according to the prophetWhy the prophet sh...

Brief Sojourn in Your Native Land highlights the enduring connection between Sydney and South China from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century, maintained by thousands of Sydney residents born in the diverse districts of the Pearl River Delta. The work draws on a wide range of Immigration Restriction Act files, along with other sources such as the late 19th-century 'Royal Commission on Alleged Chinese Gambling,' the burial register of the Chinese section of Rookwood Cemete...

"Good Health and How We Won It, With an Account of the New Hygiene" by Upton Sinclair and Michael Williams explores the intersection of health, hygiene, and social reform. The authors delve into the historical context of public health movements, emphasizing the importance of sanitation and nutrition in improving the quality of life. Sinclair, known for his advocacy for social justice, uses this work to highlight how collective efforts can lead to significant advancements in health standard...

Too much like Englishmen uncovers a forgotten migration that reshaped colonial Australia long before the gold rushes made Chinese migration visible. Between 1848 and 1853, more than 3,000 men from Amoy—modern Xiamen in China's Fujian province—were recruited under five-year labour contracts and sent to New South Wales. Drawn into the expanding British imperial labour market after the First Opium War opened Amoy as a treaty port, these men were dispatched to the pastoral frontier, w...

"As quickly as I emerged from the bushes I turned and there, running toward us on the dirt road, was the most gruesome creature I had ever seen in my life. The creature was red and looked to be 10 to 12 feet tall and ran on four legs. On his back sat a human skeleton. Behind him sat the large, red setting sun. It looked as if the monster was riding out of the sun. The skeleton's jaw was agape as if he were laughing at us, jeering at us, striking fear into our hearts. The creature careened ...

The new and expanded edition of Great Kids in History is a collection of 40 amazing stories of incredible kids who have accomplished many great feats.Throughout history, children have played a significant role in key events. As incredible as it may seem, it was a 14-year-old boy who invented television, and it was a child who discovered the legendary Lost Sea. Read about the incredible Sybil Luddington, the teenage girl who rode more than 40 miles to rally soldiers to defe...

A trilogy of Sherlock Holmes stories in the style of Arthur Conan Doyle. Revealed for the first time are the cases in which Holmes assists the Catholic Church. Set in the Vatican itself, as well as the Irish slums of London, Holmes must grapple not only with crime but the dark underbelly of faith. Watson too confronts ghosts, not of the past but of the future, as the mysterious AI helps bring to life his notes of these long withheld cases.

Raising the first generation of AI-native kids isn't about mastering technology, it's about guiding young minds to use it wisely, creatively, and humanely.How to Raise AI-Native Kids: A Practical Guide for Parents in the Age of Artificial Intelligence is the essential, research-backed guide for parents, caregivers, and educators navigating childhood in the age of artificial intelligence. Written by psychologist and father Michael Williams, this practical ha...

About the AuthorDr. James Michael Williams has worked with children for almost two decades. He has served as a general education and special education classroom teacher and as an administrator in the public school educational system. His passion has always been to help students who struggle to learn or fit in socially. He hopes that the Beaks Family series books will help children understand their feelings are normal and give them the coping skills to help them succeed in school and...