At the age of 80, Marion has seen the world change.It is 2070. Climate change and soaring oil prices have taken their toll. Some countries have adjusted and prospered, while others have sunk into poverty and internal warfare.Marion has seen Australia change from a free democracy to a repressive society ruled by an autocratic Muslim despot.She has watched how women have disappeared from the workplace and discovered what can befall women who no longer have a man to pr...

I was a child of the forties in Tasmania.This was a time of war and rationing. We wore handmade clothes and played with handmade toys. Schools were forbidding places with cold dreary classrooms, regimented lessons and too many kids crammed in.Despite all this I had a joyous childhood growing up in a large and loving family. We lived surrounded by a wonderland of places in which to play. My siblings and I roamed free, wandering through bush, climbing trees and making cubbies...

This novel is contemporary women's fiction with a slightly paranormal twist, and is based on the concept that a parallel world is created when one makes a significant, life-changing decision.It explores the lives of the three main characters, Jenny, Emma and Sonya, and then switches to a parallel world.At the beginning of the novel the three women are enjoying a girls' night out. They are all teachers in their mid-thirties, and have been friends for many years.Durin...

The main setting for Truth and Dare is a luxurious beach house on the outskirts of a small coastal fishing village. In 1980 four teenage girls spend a week away at this beach house that belongs to the family of one of the foursome. The girls have been friends for many years, but the friendships are beginning to unravel. Jenny, a sophisticated blonde, has begun dating older men and doesn't always tell her friends about these dates. Annie is in love with Joel, a fellow student, and is spendi...

This novel follows the lives of three women through the decades from the twenties to the turn of the century and explores the changes that have occurred in both the expectations and experiences of women during these decades.There is Alice, a fun-loving flapper of the twenties, who marries Robert during the Depression years. She faces the difficulties of feeding and clothing her growing family during the years of war and resultant rationing but basically is happy in her life's role ...

Poems from the Heart of a Cowgirl is a collection of whimsical thoughts and adventurous dreams of a young-at-heart country girl's reflections on her life, times, and relationships.

Do you ever wonder why you are here? What life is really all about? Do you feel insignificant, unworthy or just plain ordinary? You don't have to wander aimlessly through life! You can wake up each day with excitement, knowing you have a purpose, right here, right now. Custom Designed With a Plan in Mind will help you discover what God has downloaded into you - before you even had one day of life on this earth! You will discover purpose and true grace - God's supernatural power and ability...

Holidays can drain family budgets in a hurry. Families report spending anywhere from $500 to several thousand dollars on winter holiday celebration, and your family is probably no exception. How you celebrate doesn't matter, but there are a few traditions most families participate in, whether it be gifts, decorating, or family fun. I've compiled a huge list of resources to help you have a fantastic and full holiday - without spending money. Resources include options for gifting, decor, cra...

This fifth volume in the George Mason Lecture Series analyzes contemporary separation of powers in the American political system and offers answers to the following questions: what is the relationship, if any, of American separation of powers to the older concept of mixed government?, and what is the connection between the governmental organization of separated powers and the political goal of checks and balances? **Contents:**The Allocation of Powers: The Framers' Intent, by Loui...

From Barbara Dee, the critically acclaimed author of Maybe He Just Likes You**, comes a middle grade novel about a girl who makes the choice to speak out against a problematic historical hometown figure no matter the cost—perfect for readers of** Dress Coded**.**For as long as Freya can remember, she has loved living in her cozy hometown of Wellstone. Not only is the town itself named for local and historical hero...

Battle-Tested Strategies to Ensure Every Teen is Positioned for Victory!As a teenager, you are set to embark on an exciting journey through high school, university, and then the world.Whether you are stepping out into the world on your own or you just want to be prepared for the adventurous voyage ahead, this book is a must-read!Learning valuable skills now will help you navigate your way to success in the upcoming chapters of your life!

From Barbara Kerley, author of the Caldecott Honor Book The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins, comes an enchanting true story that marks her return to science and natural history!An NPR Best Book of the YearA Booklist Notable BookA Junior Library Guild Selection* "A powerful story of following one's dreams and passions, despite life's challenges." --School Library Journal, starred reviewRhoda loves spending time with Toppy....