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13 Pairs of Boots by Mark Howison
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$32.99$24.74 - Anticipating a hero’s welcome and free hospitality at every town, the pair soon discover that not only are they left to fend for themselves but that, in the bush, the bloody kangaroos don’t need saving and on many occasions angry farmers reminded them of this fact by firing bullets over their heads. Dirt roads, wild-driving semi trailers, feral pigs, crocodiles,…
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A Long View From the Left by Max Ogden
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- A Long View From the Left is not only a fascinating and personal record of contemporary cultural and political ideas, but a revealing and valuable contribution to our social history.During his long career Max rose from a metalwork apprentice to shop steward and then a Trade Unions Industrial Officer, where he worked with and alongside the greats of the Australian…
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A to Z of Feelings by Andrew Fuller
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- In perhaps his most ambitious and comprehensive work yet, Andrew Fuller takes a deep dive into the architecture of our everyday human emotions to understand why we think, act and behave the way we do. If you have ever struggled with feelings you just can’t make sense of, have trouble controlling or feel helpless against then this is for you!
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A Year in the Mud and the Toast and the Tears
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- Author Georgie Brooks introduces her new release…‘After suffering through another 40+ degree day in Adelaide, a simple line drawing of an old cottage in the real-estate section of the paper catches my eye.
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All That I Forgot by Anne Howell
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- What if you woke up believing yourself a young girl, only to discover you are an adult with amnesia. This extraordinary story embodies the saying 'truth is often stranger than fiction'.
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Around the Grounds by Peter Newlinds
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- In Around the Grounds, Peter shares memories and insights that will fire sparks of nostalgia in Australian sporting enthusiasts. In this marvelous memoir, Peter recalls teenage years working inside the grand scoreboard of the SCG, to the pressure of auditioning for the ABC in front of a childhood hero, and then through a long career with the national broadcaster.
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Autopsies for the Armchair Enthusiast by Meryl Broughton
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- Released October 2021Intimate interactions with complete strangers, faithful customers and everything in between, form a regular component of the professional work as a country doctor. Within the sanctity of the medical consulting room however, confidentiality is king and privacy rules supreme.For over 35 years Meryl Broughton has been a keeper of secrets.
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Borderline by Sandie Jessamine
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- Released March 2021‘Sandie takes us on a deeply emotional journey through the haunting rooms of the Parramatta Female Factory and Institution Precinct, where her story reflects the neglect, the fear and abuse of the convict women and children that preceded her.’– Cate Whittaker, playwright and social historian
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Boyfriends We’ve all had by Mandy Nolan
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- In Boyfriends We’ve All Had (and Shouldn’t Have) Mandy Nolan turns her acerbic wit onto boyfriends past … and no one escapes her observations. From the needy besotted drip to the brooding unavailable bad boy, from Mr New Age to Mr Moody, Mandy has seen them all come and go in her quest for Mr Right.
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Dancing with the Maternal Bond by Thea Calzoni
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- Thea initially wrestles with the idea of motherhood and the threat of losing her identity if she were to become a mother. However, all that is soon consumed by the birth of her first child, Julian, who is developmentally delayed and challenging.The story follows Thea and her son’s struggles to find acceptance in the education system, and mirrors Thea’s own…
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- We are pleased to be able to offer the gift of choice, with the start of our Bad Apple Press gift Vouchers. Nobody wants to be the friend or relative that buys the dud gift.. With our Gift Vouchers everyone can choose the book that this right for them.. Valid for 12 months the gift cards can be used for…
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Good Night Irene by Michael Schiavello
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- SIGNED COPIES ARE NOW AVAILABLE!We are thrilled to have signed copies of this book now available, so order yours now just in time for Christmas!Good Night Irene, a catch cry Michael would become well known for as a commentator, describes how Michael became one of the most highly sought after sports broadcasters on US cable networks, and relates many interesting…
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Green Vanilla Tea by Marie Williams
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- In a compelling story that spans both joy and sadness, Marie Williams writes about the bonds in her family, her sons’ love for their father, the spirit that sustains them all during the most testing of experiences and about the struggle they faced in dealing with the inexplicable.Author Marie Williams introduces you to her book Green Vanilla Tea
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Home Truths by Mandy Nolan
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- For anyone who has ever dreamt of owning, building, renovating or perhaps bulldozing their home, or for those who have actually done it and survived, this collection of witty insights and reflections on how and where we live makes compulsory reading. In Home Truths, Mandy explores poet Anne Sexton’s assertion that ‘women marry houses’.
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Life at the Bottom of the Blender by Naomi Hart
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- This is a very amusingly told tale of rising fortune and misfortune, resilience and persistence, offering a real behind the scenes look at what it takes to make it as a ‘hoofer’ (dancer) on the stage, as well as survive in the dog-eat-dog restaurant world. Naomi’s story is populated by unusual and larger than life characters, and ironically but charmingly,…
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Mobile Phone and Book Stands
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- For a limited time Bad Apple Press is pleased to offer these fabulous mobile phone chargers. This nifty little stand is beautifully and uniquely crafted and is perfect for holding all types of phones or tablets while you watch videos, make calls or charge your phone. It also makes an ideal book stand for displaying your favourite book! One of…
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Mr Ordinary Goes to Jail by Wil Patterson
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- Wil Patterson was just an ordinary working husband and father. Always one to make light of things, he was becoming increasingly desperate about how he was going to pay bills and keep up with all the latest things his family ‘had’ to have: the new cars, house renovation and beach house.
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Nature Heals by Virginia Field, Karen Gray & Kerryn Coombs-Valeontis
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- A groundbreaking new book : Nature Heals : an Introduction to Nature-based Therapies in Australia and New Zealand bringing nature into wellbeing and health care. An inspiration and a resource for developing and delivering programs assisted by Nature, from the healing of a therapeutic garden or farm to the expanse of the forest and wilderness.
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Night Train to Varanasi by Sean Doyle
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- Night Train to Varanasi showcases Sean’s ability to reflect on his lived experience, shape it into a compelling narrative, and write in such a way that the particulars of his life become universals we can all relate to. He speaks for all of us when he describes the emotional rollercoaster rides that comprise parenting, ageing, the challenges of India and…
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Red Herrings for Breakfast by Annabet Ousback
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- This beautifully written story traces the history of brother and sister Annabet and Anders Ousback, who grew up living in the now iconic boatshed at Balmoral Beach in the 1950s. While it seemed idyllic, their lives were anything but. They were raised under the care of their overbearing, violent Swedish father and very strict, emotionally distant mother, who were both…
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Rising from the Flood By Jamie Simmonds
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- During the summer of 2011, the state of Queensland was ravaged by some of the worst flooding Australia has ever seen. Following years of crippling drought, the skies opened, releasing unprecedented amounts of water across the state for weeks on end. On 10 January, the Lockyer Valley would experience the worst of the flooding, and the small town of Grantham would become the epicentre of…
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Semi-Educated by Georgie Brooks
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- Semi-Educated is a documentation of the first year of Georgie’s life wading through the daily trials, tribulations and occasional joys of being a teacher, written in her trademark gently self-deprecating, amusing style.
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The Butcherbird Sings by Julie Campbell
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- The Butcherbird Sings is a poignant account by Julie Campbell of how a devastating disease destroyed the cognitive faculties of Steve, her husband and the father of her children. Julie’s devotion to the great love of her life throughout his illness is beautifully told with heartbreaking honesty, and shows readers how far human loyalty and commitment can extend under duress.
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The Camino Diaries by Cilla Cole
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- Experience the landscapes, cuisines and eccentric personalities of the Camino de Santiago, not to mention the tears and tantrums, through this compilation of the candid journals kept by Cilla, her father-in-law Terry and friend Tom when walking the ancient pilgrim trail across France and Spain together in 1995.Much like the medieval pilgrims who walked the same path 800 years before…
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The Full Mandy by Mandy Nolan
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- The Full MandyFor the first time, Mandy Nolan – legendary comic and author – has brought together a collection of some of her most provocative, polarising and most humorous columns written for the iconic and long-running newspaper The Byron Bay Echo.Mandy has been writing for over twenty years and her Soapbox columns are something of an institution.
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Tricky Behaviours by Andrew Fuller
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- Available NOW! FULLY REVISED editionKids with Tricky Behaviours don’t need to be ‘fixed’ because they aren’t broken. They do, however, need to be shown ways to play to their own strengths and to learn a range of ways to interact with the world. They need to be shown how to flourish and thrive, and parents are the best people to…
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Tricky Teens by Andrew Fuller
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- Tricky Teens: How to create a great relationship with your teen without going crazy! provides parents with a step-by-step guide to understanding what is really going on in the minds of their teenagers – and why; handling common conflict situations faced by every family with a teenager and successfully navigating common difficulties; creating a relatively peaceful happy family environment.
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Two Mums and a Dad By Toby Roberts
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- Sydney’s leafy northern suburbs were a bastion of Christian conservatism in the 1970s, but the Roberts family was always a little different. If having lots of children, pets and parties made them stick out, then a mum with a procession of live-in lovers had the neighbours wondering if this mob had mistaken Beecroft for Lesbos.
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Unlocking Your Child’s Genius by Andrew Fuller
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- Leading clinical psychologist Andrew Fuller says that children are born bright and curious – with a greater capacity and inner genius than we realise. Every child has an innate sense of inquisitiveness, creativity and lateral thinking that form the basis of genius.Chapters include:Identifying your child’s geniusIncreasing concentration skillsEncouraging effective thinking
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Unravelling Us
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$32.99$24.74 - In Unravelling Us, Renee delves into the most important relationship in her life, her mother, who gave birth to Renee when she was barely sixteen and living on the streets. Renee hopes that by doing this she can heal the pain of her own turbulent childhood. But the pent-up misery seeps its way into Renee’s life as her mum escapes…
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What I Would Do If I Were You by Mandy Nolan
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- What I Would Do If I Were YouWelcome to the wonderful, slightly-wacky world of Mandy Nolan. She is a stand-up comedian, an artist and a mother of five children ranging in age from toddler to teenager. Her on-stage accounts of everyday events of family life have entertained audiences for years.
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Women Like Us by Ellen Briggs and Mandy Nolan
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- Stand up comedians Mandy Nolan and Ellen Briggs have spent the last 3 years touring the country with their smash hit comedy show Women Like Us
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Your Best Life At Any Age by Andrew Fuller
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- In Your Best Life at Any Age, leading Australian psychologist Andrew Fuller has interviewed over 500 000 people to trace the commonly identifiable stages of life. Understanding what stage you are in will lead to making changes that can improve your relationships, create better health and develop a more resilient mindset.
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