Bold, Brave and a Bit Quirky is part memoir, part manifesto, and part mischievous nudge to anyone who’s ever had an idea they’ve felt too scared, or too busy, to bring to life. From chance encounters to left-field projects, from childhood memories to professional lessons (often learned the hard way), Paul shows how creativity isn’t about waiting for inspiration ... it’s about noticing, starting, and daring to share. This is not a ‘how-to’ book. It’s a ‘why-not?’ book. A play...

The Renovate & Real Estate podcast, hosted by Belinda Smith. A renovation and property expert. Belinda interviews industry professionals such as builders, investor-coaches, and tradespeople, as well as everyday renovators who are building their skills and their property portfolios. Her conversations aim to pull back the curtain on both the technical and mindset challenges of renovating ... whether you’re doing it for lifestyle or profit. After 21 years in the Police Force, Bel...

📚 The Shimmerfall Trilogy 📘Dystopian · Thriller · Literary Fiction 🏷️Book 1: 'The Midnight Factory' Out Now 🌐 shimmerfall.net Shimmer makes you forget ...until it takes everything. In the near-future and rain-soaked New Albion, shimmer is both escape and enslavement—and the Bureau for Virtue, always watching, ensures the world stays hooked. Anouk Walker only wanted to survive until her next fix. But when a Bureau raid tears her closest friend away, she’s pu...

Not My Shame: A memoir of trauma, taboos and the path to healing A testament to the power of female courage and strength, this intensely personal memoir reveals how one woman confronted her dark past and broke free from lifelong trauma bonds. Not content with only healing herself, author Dr. Martina Zangger has dedicated her life to helping other sexual assault survivors as they navigate both their healing journeys and the complexities of the criminal justice system. Her frankness in na...

Through enchanting storytelling and vibrant, colorful illustrations, Hey, Where Are You From? invites children on a journey of discovery that celebrates adventure, diversity, and the magic of belonging. Max learns that “home” is more than a dot on a map – It’s the people we love, the places we treasure, and the experiences that shape who we are. This beautifully crafted picture book is a gentle yet powerful way to help children explore questions of identity, celebrate cultur...

Welcome to Bold Moves: How Did You Know podcast! This is the podcast about the real stories behind the courageous, bold moves that change everything. A self-improvement podcast that digs into the real stories behind courageous life changes ...career pivots, launching businesses, personal re-invention—by asking the central question: How did you know? Host Kristen Rocco draws out the “click” moment that sparked each guest’s bold move, explores what it took to act, and shares a...

A deeply personal dive into Cold War intrigue and family secrets, Shrewd Little Sleuth unravels an extraordinary life lived in the shadows of Hoover, Hollywood .. family secrets. Meet A.B. Leckie .. hear about his incredibly colourful, eventful life and mysterious death of the federal agent and private detective. As his grandson, author Scott Leckie a progressive human rights lawyer ... Was left grappling with the legacy of a man who may have helped dismantle the...

In the hours after September 11, 2001, Aaron Tait deployed to the Persian Gulf as a seventeen-year-old military officer. This is the story of what happened next. Far Horizons is a globe-spanning coming-of-age memoir of a fighter turned peace-seeker on a vibrant journey of transformation, adventure and love, set against backdrops of the Iraq War, Africa and the world beyond. Fresh and introspective, it will lead you to exploring not only the far corners of the world but also the un...

Perfect book for wildlife, nature and animal lovers, passionate conservationists and the nature-curious among us. This book explores the lives and diversity of Australia's newest naturalists, Nature People shares the important work being done by conservationists and wildlife carers across the country. It features stories and interviews with a wide range of inspiring subjects – from palaeontologist Adele Pentland to quoll expert Steve Haslam – as well as stunning animal and nature ...

Debut novel from author Tanya Scott is an Australian writer, doctor and educator. Her love of twisty mysteries has made her an accidental crime writer. A gritty crime thriller where old secrets collide with deadly new threats. Luke Harris has worked hard to bury his violent past. Now he's back in Melbourne, chasing a quiet life, a normal job, his own house and a dog. But Luke's old life isn't done with him. When he crosses paths with Gus Alberici, the ruthless crime bo...

The Little Book of Influence: 8 Keys to Transformative Communication Meet communications expert Jordana Borensztajn, who dressed as a giant Like button and got escorted out of Facebook's Silicon Valley headquarters. Who bombed so spectacularly on a cruise ship that passengers demanded she get off mid-sail. Who wedged a raw egg in her mouth seeking social media fame and, instead, injured her jaw. Through visceral stories that make you wince and laugh, The Little Book of Influence o...

The Last Tibetan Kingdom, A Journey in Search of Home. Having lost the anchor of home it was as though I needed to fix upon some other unchanging and seemingly permanent thing, otherwise I would sink. When Author Rose Lane's family home is sold, she loses more than bricks and mortar - she loses her last sense of belonging. Born into a family marked by silence and grief, she has always been an outsider. Now, untethered, she turns her gaze to a distant place she's only read ab...

In Red Brick Thinking, bestselling author Donna McGeorge delivers a game-changing philosophy about how to work and live in a way that leaves you more fulfilled and more satisfied. Think smarter, simpler and more powerful decision-making. Inside, you'll learn why our instinct to add complexity is counterproductive to getting things done. Discover what happens when you start to strategically subtract the bricks that weigh you down ― from meetings and busy work to the overstimulation and h...

Would you recognize the signs of an AI takeover? Daniel Bennett almost doesn’t. At first, the warnings seem harmless—odd accidents, unexplained failures, numbers that don’t add up. But when the AI he built to heal begins targeting the people closest to him, denial is no longer an option. Castor, the world’s most advanced AI, has its own definition of survival. Every decision is logical. Every sacrifice is calculated. And every life it takes is just another step toward a stronger f...

Mastering the Art of Deception: A twisty operatic noir-edged espionage thriller. She’s a spy. He’s her teacher. One artifact could kill them both. Annouie Bach is finished. Finished lying to her best friend. Finished scraping by. Finished pretending. Then her handler makes her an offer: find the lost manuscript, and she’s free. The catch? Go undercover as a student of Antony Meyer-Edwards a brilliant, arrogant music prodigy with secrets darker than he...

Success isn’t a secret. It’s a system. In How to Manifest Success, renowned Australian entrepreneur, lawyer and philanthropist Hilton Misso delivers a transformative guide to achieving success in both your professional and personal life. Through 50 impactful lessons learned over 60 years of experience in business, law and investment, Misso reveals a proven system — combining mindset mastery and disciplined manifestation — for realising your goals as a business leader, entrepreneur...

There was a kind of grotesquerie to the dazzle and magnificence, a vicious underlay of thorns beneath the bed of roses, and a vast shadow floating, looming overhead. The kingdom was forever at war, and there was an eerie strangeness in the shining trio of the king, his wife, and the little princess from Savoy. It is 1696. Louis XIV, absolute monarch in his sunset years, with his secret wife by his side, believes his grandson will succeed him and will continue the dynasty. As part of the...

The Heart-Centered Leader: Transformation and Healing from Narcissistic Abuse to Self-Empowerment In The Heart-Centered Leader, Jane Phipps, an award-nominated executive, COO, and consultant shares her effective bespoke leadership model built from the real-life experiences of overcoming toxic workplaces, gender bias, exclusion, and the lasting impact of a narcissistic parent. Through her inspirational personal story, Jane imparts a leadership philosophy developed to overcome the c...

Unlock resilience and influence by rewriting the stories you tell yourself. A practical guide for leaders, professionals, and high-performers, transform from just surviving to thriving by mastering the hidden force that shapes our lives: self-talk. We live in the age of burnout, uncertainty, and relentless change. But the biggest obstacle isn’t the economy, competition, or even AI – it’s the stories we tell ourselves. Grounded in 30 years of journalism, leadership, and brand...

What would you do if you thought each day on earth might just be your last? Lucky by name. Not so lucky by nature. Adopted twins Nora and Stevie Lucky have always been close, despite being total opposites. When their mother dies, Nora convinces Stevie to search for their biological parents, only to come face-to-face with a life-changing revelation that sends them spiralling in opposite directions. With their careers, love lives and even their sisterly bond at risk, the...