Cirrus@Austlit

'For Gerard and Hendrika, it is love at first sight in a dance hall in Amsterdam in 1953. The war years are thankfully behind them and joy is returning to the Earth.

'But for Gerard, the eldest of fourteen siblings, his family still faces starvation, lack of money, opportunity, and post-war depression—like many families around them.

'The Ten Pound Dutchmen Scheme is too good an opportunity to miss but migrating to Australia, thousands of miles away, will separate the young lovers forever … or will it? Henny must make a life-changing decision: move across the world and follow the love of her life, whom she only met a few months before, or stay with her parents and sisters.

'This is a heartwarming narrative that will capture the hearts of many. Alongside a story of love and joie de vivre of the two main characters, there are extraordinary challenges to overcome as a family leaves behind everything that is familiar and travels to unchartered territory to overcome a language barrier and face bullying and prejudice. Can they find their happily ever after?'  (Publication summary)

'In the mythical, ant sized world of Harenae, a group of young engineers emerge from their underground city. They are immediately confronted by the realities of a much bigger surface world.

'Obsidian is different; his vivid dreams provide unusual insights into the past, present and future. His visions take him beyond the conventional thinking of his people.

'Natural disasters provoke desperate battles for survival between competing civilisations and strange predators. Friendships, love and loyalty are tested by the dynamic events.

'Amidst the struggles, Obsidian seeks to understand the meaning of not only his life, but of life itself.' (Publication summary) 

'A cursed king. A garbled legend centuries old. A young woman forced to follow it.

'When King Urien of Evergaze is secretly cursed by his own son, the tears of a star are his only hope for recovery.

'Ada Wrembeck, a historical consultant with a sombre past, finds herself unceremoniously pulled from her world and appears in his court in a blaze of holy fire.

'She agrees to the seemingly impossible: finding the tears of a star to save the dying king.

'After all, completing the quest is her only way home.

'Ada finds herself among four of the king's best warriors, including his mysterious candle keeper, Matteo. Their quest leads to the heart of a dangerous country where they must steal a fabled weapon-Seregn-from a tyrannical queen and journey to a mighty mountain to shoot a star from the sky.

'But with enemies on their heels, a traitor in their midst, and a companion with a secret of his own, Ada begins to wonder if there's any chance of success. And if they do succeed, will it be worth the ever-rising cost?' (Publication summary) 

'Come and meet L'tle Cuddle Bear.

'He is quite different from what you may think.

'Jumping high and free with paws a bright pink.

'This book not only tells the story of L'tle Cuddle Bear, but quietly shows every child they are special just the way they are.' (Publication summary)

'Enjoy the stories of two little dogs, Amy and James, who explore the neighbourhood, have new experiences, and make new friends.

'This vibrant children's picture book is a great story for kids to enjoy many times over.'  (Publication summary)

'Finn Wheeler, a journalist from New France, Quebec, is assigned to cover the US presidential bid of Senator Joseph Anderton, a charismatic Black politician. Motivated by the discovery of a family heirloom, he decides to combine the assignment with an investigation into the origins of the celebrated rock buffalo monument in North Dakota.

'Driving across the United States, he witnesses America in a state of near anarchy as public anger over racial injustice explodes. Once in North Dakota, he falls in love with Evie, a young Mandan woman, and becomes obsessed with 'unriddling' the enigmatic stone buffalo.

'Shortly after winning the Republican presidential nomination, Anderton is assassinated, and a deeply-fractured United States totters on the brink of civil war. A shocked Finn reports on the crisis while at the same time struggling to come to terms with his startling discoveries about his ancesteral legacy.' (Publication summary)

'Meet Mr and Mrs All About Us. They are your typical modern-day couple, with ME syndrome. Soon enough they get a reality check when they find out a baby is on the way.

'Mr and Mrs All About Us were eager to share their exciting news, so they go straight to Nosey Neighbours door. Nosey Neighbour puts on a nice front to the soon-to-be new parents but deep down inside Nosey Neighbour is fuming at the idea of a screaming baby next door.

'We then join a hilarious journey into parenthood; the hectic drive to the hospital, the stressful behaviour of a soon-to-be new Dad, and then trying to agree on a baby name. But the antics don't end there though...

'Parents and young readers alike will be submerged in the crazy antics of this family. They will meet with characters they easily can relate to and laugh out loud with. You will be left wanting more of the belly-aching laughing antics from The Tales of Julipop.' (Publication summary)

'Sitting here, setting down these memories, checking them through, believing they are accurate, I find it hard to understand how much I came to love riding, how much it affected my life. It's the riding I remember the most. The incredible views I saw from the seats of my bikes, the people I met along the way, being part of the landscape and completely opened to the elements, the noise, and the surface of the roads. The brilliant furnace of the rising sun and the sheer immensity and beauty of the landscape was hard to imagine, and the scenery unfolding before me surpassed all my expectations. There were downpours and spectacular storms, hail hammering on my helmet, the bright flashes of lightning and glorious sounds of thunder. Then there were astounding sunsets, the city lights, night runs, the breathtaking atmosphere of inner cities that, in their busyness, offered incredible intimacy. So hop on board and make no mistake, you will enjoy the ride as much as I have.'(Publication summary)

'A harrowing story about a little girl's traumatic sexual assault, and the years of recovery that followed.

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'The Fermi, the first human vessel capable of faster than light travel is complete. Its crew of six is ready to launch humanity into the galaxy, to find the extra-terrestrials discovered decades earlier by the scientist, Syed Abidi.

'Alina Koralev is the newest member of the crew. Brought in at the last moment, she is faced with a group that has prepared for years to undertake this venture and must overcome her own anxiety to ensure the success of the mission. As the crew's astronomer, she will be faced with difficult decisions that will shape the future, not only of The Fermi and its crew, but for Earth.

'Meanwhile, the Alien Resistance Militia, led by Stephen Fordham, faces its greatest challenge yet. How to stop contact with extra-terrestrials when humanity has already decided to reach out into the stars. Not only will the resistance face annihilation if it fails, but Stephen knows that they are the only hope humankind has of evolving into its full potential. Harnessing the power of other fanatics, Stephen will need to make a final, desperate gambit to ensure humanity remains alone in the galaxy.

'As the Earth enters a new paradigm of existence, its governments and most powerful corporations vie to capitalise on the opportunities that are presented. But little do they know the true power of the Sháik Varl. Will humanity discover the truth in time to safeguard their own future?' (Publication summary)

'What happens when Granny Mac decides to take things into her own hands and chop a tree branch obscuring her view?

'Why is there a secret research centre somewhere in the Pacific Ocean?

'Who are the ratty stampers on the road to a motel on a Greek island?

'How does Wally get into Heaven and turn things upside down?

'Join the author on a journey through six tantalising tales that will lead you to smile, laugh, wonder and reflect.' (Publication summary)

'They say curiosity killed the cat...

'Will Xena survive her great adventure?' (Publication summary)

'The people of Sanctuary are recovering after narrowly defeating the king's army.

'Remus has brought the first legion into the Kingdom. He has made a deal with thousands of Symiaks and plans to use the Kingdom army to help him get Oriel.

'Ramulas needs to free Oriel before the legion arrives, or everyone in the Kingdom with suffer the wrath of Remus.' (Publication summary)

'How did I get here? I got here so fast. Like I chased the tail of life and ended up with responsibilities to myself. I have hurt, I have loved, and I have grown, but I have also shrunk. What is this itch that I can't shake? I thought I had everything, but everything sometimes is nothing. I have a craving, and I think the craving is love. I guess I'm going to have to look for love in everything. Open my heart like the strings of a piano and let the world crudely tap at cords till I find the right note ...

'A poetry collection that expresses the transition from teenhood into adulthood. Through poignant verses, Cravings reveals the relentless passage of time, the weight of responsibilities, and the pursuit of love. These raw and introspective poems explore the depths of personal growth and the craving for connection, resonating with readers on their own transformative journeys.' (Publication summary)

'It is 2436, Earth is a supposed wasteland, and an authoritarian regime-the Union of Sovereign Realms-is master of Andromeda. For disgraced marine Sara Hart, that means a prison sentence in the 227th penal battalion.

'Her only out? Being kidnapped and enlisting into a disreputable covert security group committed to the protection of life by any means necessary. She's got a conflicted chain of command and a new team of untested genetically augmented and technically gifted experts.

'But war calls from the depths of space: aliens reborn from the ashes of atrocity whose cries for justice demand the satisfaction of the sword, and they're willing to use all the forgotten weapons at their disposal. The price of victory is always high, but the real question is how high is acceptable when the cost is the life of all humanity?'(Publication summary)

'A gripping tale that talks about a real-life journey of a mother who has walked through the traumas of Domestic Violence within her marriage.

'A true heartfelt testimony of the journey that Loren has walked through and how she has overcome her experiences, fought one of the biggest battles of her life and protected her children along the way all while allowing God to work through her in bringing her into full healing.

'As she tells her story, allow it to speak to you as you read through each page and how it can help you also walk out your own journey.'(Publication summary)

'The wind blows a girl’s kite away and it begins an amazing journey of bringing hope and joy to all those around the world who see it - to remind them that there is hope and joy beyond the world virus!' (Publication summary)

'Of escaping through the words I wrote,

Trying to keep myself afloat,

Surviving every tear.

You now hold everything I held dear;

Everything that broke me, woke me,

Everything that fought me, taught me

How to love myself again.

Years of torment,

Tearing myself apart,

Only to make myself

Whole again.'(Publication summary)