Cirrus@Austlit

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'The Island of Kangaroos and Emus" is a fictional, light-hearted look at the early history of Kangaroo Island and its pristine flora and fauna. When humans from all corners of the world converge off the coast in their ships in 1500 AD and try to claim the island in the name of their country, the creatures of the island, with the assistance of God and Mother Nature, gather together to get rid of the intruders. They do this in the most humorous of ways, using the forces of nature and by turning the humans against each other. The animals then live peacefully for 300 years before the humans' return, as foretold in animal lore. Even though there are many years of conflict with the humans, after they arrive in 1800, the Island's creatures are finally able to live in relative peace when the humans create a series of parks and nature reserves on the island.'   (Publication summary)

'This is the story of Jeff Tun Tin's childhood in Burma, his migration to Australia and subsequently joining the Australian Army. It encompasses two tours of Vietnam, life in the Army and the murder of his son, James Tun Tin, in 2011' (Synopsis)
 

'The story of William (Bill) Robert Neil Shueard and his service in the Pacific Theatre of War with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) during WWII was constructed from his descriptive letters and photos that he sent home from overseas, official war records, newspaper excerpts, family photos and family members' recollections.' (Publication Summary)

'Maddison returns to Emu Creek to enjoy another year with her friends, Jessie and Davey, and her delectable outdoors man, Digby Sloane!' (Synopsis)

'I first started opal mining in Coober Pedy in 1975 after spending most of my previous life at sea.. Since then I have mined opal in several different fields, but never hit the 'big one'.

I wrote these stories when I realised that most people didn't really understand the trials and tribulations the miners have to go through to find opal.

This book explains the methods of opal mining and the associated odd characters who are forever trying to cheat you. An experienced opal miner who reads this book will have a quiet laugh at the various intrigues involved in mining. The novice will learn and be warned, but don't worry, we are not all crooks. This book is not to be taken too seriously.'

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'Jasmine Northfield lives in a seaside town in Devon where she owns a busy craft shop; meeting different people every day like Toby Morrison a fisherman recently moved from Cornwall. Life, if not exciting is tranquil. It's when her husband goes on a climbing holiday with friends and a beautiful young woman enters not only her shop but her life that things begin to change. After purchasing a couple of items the woman confides that she and her daughter are in hiding and beg Jasmine not to reveal their whereabouts to anyone. Couple this with a private investigator, a friendly detective and the café owner involved in the hereafter and you have a story of mystery and Jasmine's life as she knew it is changed forever.' (Publication summary)

'Come on a journey through the Mekong Delta, where the bicycle is king...'

'Maddison Munro accepts the position of Principal at a small rural primary school with the intention of writing a thesis on education in rural schools for her post-graduate studies, then return to her opulant life in the city with her executive boyfriend, Myles. However, things don't go according to plan when her well-kept city secrets collide head-on with her new-found love for the country...'

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'Secrets, hidden away for years, are unlocked when Ginny Jefferies returns to live at Willow Creek. Personal journeys are disclosed in this intergenerational saga, with more twists and turns than Willow Creek itself.' (Publication summary)