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11 7 y separately published work icon Fetish Tara Moss , London : John Blake , 2013 Z503323 1999 single work novel crime 'Tall, blonde and beautiful - It's no surprise that Canadian Makedde Vanderwall is a model. What is surprising is her street-smart ways and her own recognition that modeling is only a stopgap career, a lucrative means to fund her tuition for a degree in forensic psychology. But more surprising - and disturbing - is that while on assignment in Sydney, Australia, Makedde finds herself in the middle of a grisly, sensational hunt for the "Stiletto Murderer" - a serial killer who brutally murdered Makedde's best friend - and may see Makedde as his next fashion victim.
Who is this murderous monster with the penchant for sexy shoes? The world of fashion takes on sinister tones - a photographer who get off on snapping photos of dead bodies; beautiful women with rich but mysterious sugar daddies; and bottom feeders who cruise the murky ocean of high fashion and low morals. And now, seemingly deserted by the one cop who can save her, Makedde is a girl on the edge of unimaginable terror, in a place where perfect beauty is transformed into darkest death...'
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1 1 y separately published work icon Dannii Minogue : A Biography Chas Newkey-Burden , London : John Blake , 2010 Z1725713 2010 single work biography
'Dannii Minogue is one of the world's most enduring stars. She first appeared on television in the 1970s and has since been a soap actress, a pop singer, a model and a television presenter. More recently she has found a new level of fame and admiration as a popular judge on the hit reality television show the X Factor. Hers has been a life lived in the glare of publicity - unrelenting, even when her marriage to an Australian actor collapsed in its second year. And for much of her career she has had to live in the shadow of sister Kylie who she nursed through a brave fight against cancer. Now Dannii is undoubtedly an established figure in her own right. Chas Newkey-Burden - who has written bestselling biographies of Simon Cowell and Amy Winehouse - paints a revealing portrait of a restlessly creative woman who tirelessly re-invents herself to be endlessly fascinating and attractive.' (Publisher's blurb)
1 1 y separately published work icon Russell Crowe : The Biography Martin Howden , London : John Blake , 2010 Z1703176 2010 single work biography

'One of Hollywood's hottest properties and the actor whose uncompromising reputation - both on and off the screen - has ensured he is constantly in the public eye, Russell Crowe has a fascinating personal and professional story. From early TV and stage work to career-defining roles in Ridley Scott's epic Gladiator and Nottingham movies, his drive, tenacity and talent have made him a favourite with directors and audiences alike.

'Much of Russell's early life was spent moving between his native New Zealand and Australia as his parents' film-set catering business gave him an insight in to acting and stoked his fascination of the movie industry. His first taste of fame came in a touring stage production of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, which was followed with parts in musicals such as Grease and Blood Brothers, before Russell was drawn to more challenging roles and to the screen in Australia, where he starred in his breakthrough film Romper Stomper.

'Romances with some of the most beautiful women in the world heightened his profile still further. But it is the highly acclaimed, demanding and character-driven roles in pictures such as LA Confidential, A Beautiful Mind and Gladiator for which Russell has established his reputation as a true professional. He has suffered concussions, cracked teeth, a dislocated shoulder and five months as a teetotaller, such is his dedication to his craft. From the action of Master and Commander, to thrillers The Insider and State of Play, and romantic comedies such as A Good Year, Russell is praised for his versatility and has been celebrated by peers at the Oscars, the Golden Globes and the BAFTA.

'Despite the awards and accolades, however, his love for the remote outback ranch he shares with his wife and young sons, for his band and the various sports teams and charities he supports reveals Russell as an enigmatic and complex man. Journalist an celebrity biographer Martin Howden goes back to the times Russell worked as a busker, bartender, fruit picker, bingo-number caller and insurance salesman befor hitting the big time, and explores the truth behind his reputation for having one of the most volatile temperaments in showbusiness.' (From John Blake Publishing's website.)
1 y separately published work icon Chopper's Wisdom Mark Brandon Read , London : John Blake , 2005 Z1358757 2005 selected work prose
1 y separately published work icon Chopper 5 : Pulp Faction : Revenge of the Rabbit Kisser and Other Jailhouse Stories Mark Brandon Read , London : John Blake , 2005 Z380670 1995 selected work short story autobiography crime
1 y separately published work icon Chopper 4 : For the Term of His Unnatural Life Andrew Rule (editor), John Silvester (editor), Mark Brandon Read , London : John Blake , 2004 Z380568 1994 single work autobiography crime
1 y separately published work icon The Street : Confessions of an Undercover Cop Lachlan McCulloch , London : John Blake , 2003 20541493 2000 single work autobiography crime

'Detective Senior Constable Lachlan McCulloch was a member of the police force for almost 16 years, working undercover and in the drug squad. During that time, he met the mad, the bad and the ugly, and his life was a never ending sequence of drama and tragedy. These are his stories.'

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1 y separately published work icon Chopper 3 : How to Shoot Friends and Influence People John Silvester (editor), Andrew Rule (editor), Mark Brandon Read , London : John Blake , 2002 Z380469 1993 single work autobiography crime
3 7 y separately published work icon Chopper : From the Inside : The Confessions of Mark Brandon Read Andrew Rule (editor), John Silvester (editor), Mark Brandon Read , London : John Blake , 2001 Z380268 1991 single work autobiography crime (taught in 1 units)
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