Jessica Adams

Nick Earls

Helen Basini

Juliet Partridge

There's something for everyone. There's no collection like it . . . Even more great stories and poems, recipes and holiday fun, hilarious cartoons, terrific art, and tips from celebrities. If you thought Kids' Night Inwas cool, check this out . . . What a feast of stories! Visit kidsnightin.com.au for more.

A Feast of Stories

Kids' Night in 2

The Underground Toy Society helps toys find new homes. Sometimes finding new homes is not easy. When Murry Mole took a wrong turn and dug a tunnel to a toy store, the Underground Toy Society thought the toy bin would help forgotten toys find new homes faster and easier. However, only new toys were allowed in the toy bin. How will forgotten toys find a home in time for Christmas?

The Underground Toy Society and the Annual Toy Drive

The Underground Toy Society decided to go out on Halloween night to help lost, lonely, and forgotten toys. They ended up falling into a hole that did not belong to their friend Murry Mole, who helps them dig tunnels underground so they won't be seen by people. Will Murry Mole rescue the toys before they find out what is making a mysterious hissing sound?

The Underground Toy Society Halloween Scare

Janiece loves to go camping with her family. She always brings along her favorite stuffed toy, Ellie Elephant. During one camping trip, Ellie was forgotten at the playground on a swing. Being far away from home, Ellie tries to locate The Underground Toy Society for help. Will Ellie be able to reunite with Janiece before bedtime?

The Underground Toy Society Helps Ellie Elephant

Chris Manby

Fiona Walker

Girls' night in

Victoria Shepworth is single, 30-something and a technobimbo - enter the age of e-mail and a whole new world of commitment-phobic men and online fortune tellers.

Single White E-mail

With the boys keen to get it on the act this time around, we've put together a book with two front covers containing stories that will appeal to male and female alike! At one end, Girls' Night Out introduces original stories from female authors at the cutting-edge of bestselling women's fiction, including Josie Lloyd, Kathy Lette, India Knight, Arabella Weir and Sophie Kinsella. Flip the book over and enjoy Boys' Night In - a collection of stories by some of the hottest male authors around, such as Mike Gayle, Emlyn Rees, Matt Beaumont and Patrick Gale. Double the entertainment factor and a fascinating look at a variety of issues and themes, both witty and serious, from both a male and female perspective. Once again, all the writers involved have provided their story gratis, and HarperCollins will donate a least ?1 to War Child for every copy sold, continuing the amazing work for children in war zones whose lives have been torn apart by conflict. Proceeds from the previous collection created over thirty safe playgrounds in landmined Kosovo, and schools in Rwanda. Buy this book and more children's lives will be transformed.

Girls' Night Out

An unparalleled collection of stories by some of the best female writers commissioned specially for this collection, with royalties supporting War Child, the charity dedicated to alleviating the suffering of children affected by war.

Girls’ Night In

Following the phenomenal success of Girls' Night In, you're invited to spend another night with the hottest women authors in town . . . and some fellas as well (under strict supervision, of course). Over forty of your favourite writers have written stories specially for Girls' Night In, Gentlemen by Invitation, making it the chunkiest and funkiest book around. And since all of the proceeds go to the charity War Child, by buying this book you've made a difference to the lives of children devastated by conflict. Guaranteed to make you laugh, cry and . . . blush, Girls' Night In, Gentlemen by Invitationcontains bedtime stories that your parents never told you.

Girls' Night In, Gentlemen by Invitation

Pocket guide for women with the star sign Virgo, describing what the stars foretell for them for the next five years. Gives a description of the Virgo woman's 'soulmate' and provides advice about life and love in general. The author has written a similar pocket guide for each sign of the zodiac. Her other publications include 'Single White E-mail' and 'The New Astrology for Women'.

24 August-23 September

Virgo

Kathy Lette

Imogen Edwards-Jones

Maggie Alderson

"An unashamedly sexy collection" ("Glamour") featuring today's top female writers hiding behind naughty pseudonyms.

In Bed With Anthology

"An unashamedly sexy collection" (Glamour) featuring today's top female writers hiding behind naughty pseudonyms. A unique and sexy collection of bedtime stories by bestselling, award- winning, and well-known novelists delivering the goods under their X- rated pseudonyms. So who's who? We're not telling. After all, a woman should have at least one good secret. Feturing Adele Parks, Ali Smith, Bella Pollen, Chris Manby, Daisy Waugh, Emma Darwin, Esther Freud, Fay Weldon, Jane Moore, Joan Smith, Joanne Harris, Justine Picardi, Louise Doughty, Rachel Johnson, Santa Montefiore, Stella Duffy, Imogen Edwards-Jones, Jessica Adams, Kathy Lette, and Maggie Alderson.

In Bed With is an often wicked and totally sizzling collection of unashamedly sexy stories by bestselling, award-winning and well-known novelists - writing under their x-rated pseudonyms. Entertaining and erotic, In Bed With is a delicious collection of fiction provocateur. So what are you waiting for? Slip under the covers with a good book. Satisfaction guaranteed. Featuring Jessica Adams, Maggie Alderson, Emma Darwin, Louise Doughty, Stella Duffy, Imogen Edwards-Jones, Esther Freud, Joanne Harris, Rachel Johnson, Kathy Lette, Chris Manby, Jane Moore, Adele Parks, Justine Picardie, Bella Pollen, Santa Sebag-Montefiore, Ali Smith, Joan Smith, Daisy Waugh and Fay Weldon.

Erotic Stories

In Bed With...

How We Met celebrates the surprising, sweet, funny and downright weird ways in which people have found love. Join a who's who of writers as they share their sometimes romantic, sometimes bittersweet true stories of finding the love of their life – the one they re with, or the one that got away. From the romance of 1950s Sydney to the sleazy bars of 1990s Saigon; from outback Australia to central London; from Barbarella boots to barefoot pirates; from love at first sight to love the second time around – How We Met is naughty, nice, and all things in between.

True Confessions of Love, Lust and that Fateful First Meeting

How We Met

Handbag Horoscopes are the first astrology books written especially for today's young women. They're smart, they're sexy, they're sassy -- and best of all, they're pocket-sized for fast, easy reference. Each of the twelve guides offers astrology-to-go for the next five years. Need a lift in the elevator? Pull it out of your purse Bored in the boardroom? Hide it in your laptop. And with the fashion-forward packaging -- and drop-dead display -- women will grabbing Handbag Horoscopes by the handful. -- Look up your soulmate in 60 seconds flat -- Check out your personal astro-diary to the year 2005 -- Feng shui your bedroom -- and get your man into bed -- Compare your stars with the movie stars -- Discover what you love -- and loathe -- about your mate -- Chart your private fantasies -- and make them realities -- Know exactly when you're hot -- and when you're not -- Read your future in tea leaves, clouds, or a slice of pizza

November 23-December 21

Sagittarius

This bumper Tenth Anniversary Edition of Girls' Night In brings together much-loved stories from the previous four books by some of the biggest names in women's fiction – Marian Keyes, Candace Bushnell, Cathy Kelly and Maggie Alderson, to name a few. Have fun and do good at the same time – by buying this book you'll be helping kids caught up in the turmoil of war, with all royalties going to War Child, a charity that funds projects for children in areas of conflict. So grab a cup of tea and reserve a place on the couch to enjoy all the comedy, romance, adventure and drama of some of the best short fiction on offer. Praise for the Girls' Night In series 'A special collection of short stories by some of the starriest names in the worlds of literature and fashion, including Nick Hornby, Candace Bushnell and Kate Moss ... Read all about it.' Vogue 'An enchanting and insightful collection featuring anyone who's anyone.' Elle 'As girls as a pyjama party ... this is a book to dip into like a packet of Tim Tams.' Sunday Age 'Fun, sassy and brimming with great ideas.' Sunday Life 'A super-sized treasure trove of witty, warm short stories.' Woman's Day

10th Anniversary Edition

Girls' Night In: 10th Anniversary Edition

'There is nothing kooky or oogie bookie about astrology - it's basically human weather forecasting.' Astrologer and psychic Jessica Adams shows you how to make the right life choices, avoid wrong turns and create the future you want, using both ancient and cutting edge forecasting techniques. With 20/20 Vision, you can: Try a quick reading with Psychic Oracle - like tarot without cards, this is a quick, fun way to get a snapshot of you life, past, present and future. Discover Cosmic Secrets - find the hidden formula that can help you focus you mind and get a little (or a lot) of what you want. Explore Speed Astrology - get fast, easy answers about your life to 2020 using your solar chart (just use your star sign to get started). Written for both beginners and experienced professionals, 2020 Vision is your complete astrological and psychic toolkit for the first two decades of the twenty-first century - your portable, personal human-weather forecaster.

Twenty Twenty Vision

Anna Fienberg

Laura Harris

Tamara Sheward

From the bottom of the sea to the highest mountain, there's a story here for everyone ... Kids' Night In 3 might just be the most amazing collection of stories ever. And every copy you buy helps to raise money for War Child, the aid organisation that helps children all over the world, affected by war. It's an ocean of bedtime stories, poetry, recipes, hilarious cartoons and cool art to explore! Visit kidsnightin.com.au for more.

Kids' Night In! 3

the 10th anniversary collection

Cécile Accilien

Elmide Méléance

Ulrick Jean-Pierre

A History of survival, strength and imagination in Haiti. This new perspective on Haitian history features essays that augment the historical paintings of renowned contemporary Haitian-American artist, Ulrick Jean-Pierre. Poet, playwright, and scholar Kamau Brathwaite has written the powerful Foreword to this volume, which combines scholarship, experience, and inspiration to reveal the complex history of the island that Haiti shares with the Dominican Republic. Chapters cover pre-Columbian and colonial history; critical events and people of the Haitian Revolution; the tangle of U.S.Haitian relations, including the special relationship with Louisiana; Haitian connections to South America; and the contested border with the neighboring Dominican Republic. Revolutionary Freedoms also includes an interview with the artist, a section on women in the nations history, and suggested reading. The Editors of the book, Ccile Accilien, Jessica Davis, and Elmide Mlance, have assembled a distinguished collection of writers and scholars, such as Edwidge Danticat, Max Beauvoir, Marc Christophe, Lauren Derby, Gwendolyn Midlo Hall, Rgine Latortue, Carolyn Morrow Long, Margaret Mitchell Armand, Richard Turits, and Philippe Zacar. 2006, Caribbean Studies Press, 266pp, 45 full-color reproductions, Hardcover. ISBN 1-58432-293-4

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