Jessica Anderson

The penal colony of Moreton Bay is under the command of Patrick Logan, a man not afraid of brutal discipline. But his rule is being questioned, and the arrival of his sister-in-law Frances will change everything. An unforgettable tale of power, duty, and humanity, from one of Australia's most esteemed writers.

The Commandant

To escape her stifling, small-town family, Nora Porteous marries, only to find herself confined with a selfish, sanctimonious husband in a suffocating Sydney suburb, so she escapes to London to find herself

Tirra Lirra by the River

Aline Batarseh

Yosra El Gazzar

This striking collection of more than 200 full-color infographics is a vivid portrait of Israeli settler colonialism and the Palestinian struggle for freedom.

As a new generation of movement-builders seek to understand Israel's brutal, illegal occupation of Palestine, Visualizing Impact's vivid and informative graphics reveal deep truths about the decades-long Palestinian struggle for freedom.

The infographics present more than just data: colorful, accessible, and thoughtfully arranged, the oppression they document in stark detail dovetails with stories of perseverance and strength. From the history of Zionist settlement to the depopulation of Palestinian villages; from the construction of an apartheid wall to the destruction of olive trees; from hunger strikes to mass protests to boycotts, Visualizing Palestine's graphics are powerful, comprehensive, and demand our attention. 

A Chronicle of Colonialism and the Struggle for Liberation

Visualizing Palestine

The Only Daughter

The Commandant is an unforgettable tale of power, duty and humanity. He jumped down to the wharf and walked alone out of the torchlight to stand behind Letty. Frances looked from his face to her sister’s, and once again felt the weakening flush of fear. She was too much at the mercy of her company, and was about to discover which of her unpredictable selves would advance to meet these two strangers. The penal colony of Moreton Bay is under the command of Patrick Logan, a man not afraid of brutal discipline. But his rule is being questioned and the arrival of his sister-in-law Frances will change everything.

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Divya’s day started out rough. She almost missed the bus and had a rough ride to school. Divya knew that her rough day was nothing compared to what Bus Driver McCool was going through. He never forgot Divya or drove like a race car driver. Something was up. Determined to find out answers and help, Divya follows Bus Driver McCool. What she finds out is not at all what she thought. These mysteries are perfect for your early fluent reader. With longer sentences and fewer illustrations, these are suited to keep readers guessing as they solve for clues. • Underlying issues related to friends, family, and growing up • Keeps kids guessing with false clues • Extensive back matter

Secret of the School Suitor

Romy was having a bad morning. To top it off he didn’t get to be Nurse Strongman’s assistant because he was late to school. He felt really bad for letting Nurse Strongman down but maybe he could make it up to him! A new case just FLEW into his lap: who turned the owl mascot pink? Romy, hoping to solve the case alone, quickly accuses many of his friends without having all his facts. Can Romy solve the case and keep his friends? Will he make his parents and Nurse Strongman proud? These mysteries are perfectly suited to keep readers guessing as they solve for clues. With longer sentences and fewer illustrations, they are just the right fit for your early fluent reader. • Underlying issues related to friends, family, and growing up • Extensive back matter • Keeps kids guessing with false clues

Mystery of the Pink Owl Flu

In book two of Stealing a Pirate's Heart: Cassie is as stubborn as her father is but has the beautiful looks of her mother. When confronted with the opportunity to captain her father's ship and make it her own, she jumps at the chance. Knowing the reasons behind this opportunity-thrills and saddens her. Ayden, Cassie's father is happy his daughter takes after him but worries for her safety, so begins the parade of men in the hopes she will marry and forgo piracy. Austin is hired to be first mate on a pirate ship, only to find that his captain is a beautiful woman. Will he be able to do his job and keep his hands off the saucy little captain though? Only time will tell. Warning: Sexually explicit content. M/F

Mutiny of the Heart

Warning: For Mature Adult Audiences. Contains language and actions some may deem offensive. Sexually explicit content. MF In book three of Stealing a Pirate's Heart: Celestia is eager to walk in her mother and grandfather's shoes. She wants to live the life of a pirate and prove that she could be a great one. Her first time out on the ship and a stranger shows up, causing all sorts of problems for her. Gabe sets out after his mother's death to find the father he barely remembers. His efforts lead him to the doorstep of a beautiful woman. Evidently not just any woman, as she is surrounded by a group of good for nothing pirates. The odds don't look good to Gabe, but the odds have always been stacked against him, leaving him to learn quickly that some things are worth fighting for.

Bounty of Her Heart

Chrissie lived a horrible life locked in the confines of her father's walls. The day her mother fell ill she expected it to be the worst day of her life, but was it? She took her mother's job cleaning a man's house since he was rarely home to do it himself. Ayden was at sea all the time, being the captain of a pirate ship he spent little time at home. He had a servant cleaning his house but she fell ill. He agreed to her daughter taking over her job thinking everything would be fine, but would it be once he saw her?

Stealing a Pirate's Heart

The Impersonators portrays the breakdown of family relationships and the endurance of love in a materialistic age sensitively, perceptively and humorously. When Sylvia Foley returns to Australia after twenty years, she finds her father, Jack Cornock, ill. This and his obstinate silence provoke speculation about his will among the families of his two marriages, Sylvia becomes enmeshed in the webs of their alliances and disaffections. The Impersonators received the Miles Franklin Award in 1980 and the NSW Premier's Literary Award for Fiction in 1981.

The Impersonators

An adult story about Cecily, a woman haunted by questions about her mother and who sets out to find the answers from those who knew her. She journeys to her aunt and uncle, talks to her grandmother and even visits the father she has never met, but fails to resolve her quest. A story about characters, ideas and human deception. The author has published six novels, short stories and written plays and adaptations for radio. She won the Miles Franklin Award in 1978 and 1980 respectively for 'Tirra Lirra by the River' and 'The Impersonators'.

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