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The Forgotten Reality by Helen Khasek

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Synopsis For centuries, science and religion have battled to explain humankind’s origins and purpose. Seekers of truth continue to explore the road to enlightenment. Whatever path we each must travel, the truth constantly encourages us to visit the past, remember the forgotten and explore the unknown. In The Forgotten Reality, Helen Khasek takes the reader through the developmental history of the metaphysical body and the Ascension Process which is each person’s unique journey from darkness to light. Her explanation of the hierarchy of frequencies and realities through which we are given the opportunity to atone for the past, counters the myths about existence that we have told ourselves for hundreds of years. We each have our own story; our own piece of history unique to ourselves that we alone must resolve. As we work our way through a series of lessons, we all have the potential to heal and find peace.

The TenderSearch Guide to Tendering by Arthur Thompson

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Synopsis The TenderSearch Guide to Tendering is a practical guide designed exclusively to help goods and service suppliers access new business opportunities through tendering. This resourceful book provides readers with information previously restricted to industry professionals, including useful insights into government purchasing patterns, procedures and requirements. This book also aims to assist these businesses to develop tendering programs that will lead to the next exciting phase of their organisation’s success, by offering businesses valuable tools to respond effectively to tender advertisements. Presented in a neatly structured, easy-to-follow format, The TenderSearch Guide to Tendering is organised into sixteen accessible chapters that demystify the complex terms, structures and procedures frequently involved in tendering. Beginning with the history of tendering, this guide simplifies the process for the tender-seeker, by shedding light upon the way the government considers and evaluates tenders. In this book, readers will learn from practical, expert advice about tender topics such as:  Necessary documentation  Written response formats  Pricing – how to avoid blunders and make smart tender-winning choices  Useful links and information sources. The TenderSearch Guide to Tendering is a golden opportunity for any business seeking a more efficient and successful way to maximise tender opportunities.

Bitton by David Bitton

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Synopsis Bitton is about the stories that shape the philosophy and passion of David Bitton’s much-loved Sydney café. A Sydney institution and sanctuary for busy city dwellers, Bitton Café is a place where exotic traditions of food come together. His French childhood and training, his grandfather’s Moroccan heritage and his wife’s South African Indian background are the influences that have shaped David’s cooking and café menu. More than a cookbook, Bitton vividly gives the provenance of each recipe, following David Bitton’s amazing culinary journey. Filled with café favourites and the dishes that David enjoys cooking at home, Bitton is must-have for anyone who loves good food.

Stickman Rules: Let's Do Love

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Stickman Rules: Let's Do Happy

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Terry Hawkins’ new range of children’s books take all the wisdom and insight that have made her adult seminars and books self-help sensations, and distils them into an entertaining and enlightening collection of children’s books. These fun and simple books empower children to make informed and positive choices about their lives. From advice on healthy eating, to developing strategies to deal with negative emotions or difficult family situations, the STICKMAN® Rules! series tackles the big issues and challenges facing children today. The first 14 years of a child’s life are the most formative and the STICKMAN® Rules! series is an enriching complement to their development. During this period when belief systems and support mechanisms are being formed, STICKMAN® offers the foundations of an emotional support system. With entertaining narratives, clear language and beautiful design, the STICKMAN® Rules! books will not only capture children’s imaginations, they will have a positive and lasting impact on their lives.

About the author With 25 years as a global business trainer, speaker and author, Terry Hawkins has built a powerful reputation as a remarkably entertaining, insightful and moving presenter. Terry established People In Progress in 1989 after a highly successful career in the corporate sector and today, Terry is regarded as one of the most successful and sought-after speakers in Australia, New Zealand and increasingly, across the globe. Her dynamic presentations and innovative training programs have already affected more than 300,000 employees. www.terryhawkins.com.au Format: 198mm x 137mm Binding: Paperback Pages: 64 Internal: Full Colour ISBN: 978-0-9775970-2-4 978-0-9775970-3-1 978-0-9775970-4-8 Published Rights Available

Learn to Surf Sunshine Coast by Lisa Messenger

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Introducing Learn to Surf, a new series of fun, fresh and informative locality guides centred on the pastime we can’t get enough of – surfing. The Learn to Surf books are each created by a team of local surfers and businesspeople as practical and informative books offering simple tips and principles to help any newcomer to the area (or the sport) find their feet, literally. With stimulating business in mind, each title includes information on the area, such as maps, information on hot spots and annual events, as well as a series of stylish advertisements from local businesses and organisations, designed in the fun, youthful Learn to Surf way. These colourful books make for a fabulous gift, keepsake or lifelong memory of time spent in the surf. Learn To Surf Bondi, Manly and Byron Bay are already making waves with the series extending to Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Australia. More titles coming to a beach break near you.

Lisa Messenger The Learn to Surf series is the brainchild of Bondi resident Lisa Messenger. Lisa is Managing Director of Messenger Marketing and Messenger Publishing and has worked globally in events, sponsorship, marketing, PR and publishing. She has authored nine books and has appeared in numerous news articles and features in publications such as Marie Claire and Harper’s Bazaar and business and media such as My Business. Lisa has won numerous awards and honours, recently winning the Thought Leaders Entrepreneur of the Year 2008 Award.

www.messengerpublishing.com.au www.learntosurfguides.com.au

Format: 135mm x 167mm Binding: Paperback Pages: 336 Internal: Full Colour

ISBN: 978-0-9805112-0-8

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Learn to Surf Manly by Lisa Messenger

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Format: 135mm x 167mm Binding: Paperback Pages: 336 Internal: Full Colour

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Learn to Surf Bondi by Lisa Messenger

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Format: 135mm x 167mm Binding: Paperback Pages: 336 Internal: Full Colour

ISBN: 978-0-9805112-0-8

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Learn to Surf Byron Bay by Lisa Messenger

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Format: 135mm x 167mm Binding: Paperback Pages: 336 Internal: Full Colour

ISBN: 978-0-9805112-0-8

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978-0-9805112-2-2

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Learn to Surf Gold Coast by Lisa Messenger

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Format: 135mm x 167mm Binding: Paperback Pages: 336 Internal: Full Colour

ISBN: 978-0-9805112-0-8

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Think Smart & Lose Weight by Sandy Brocking

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Synopsis This is not a diet book! Think Smart and Lose Weight is a guide for people with diet related issues who want to lose weight and are serious about keeping it off. A comprehensive guide to the new you, Think Smart and Lose Weight boldly reminds us that losing weight is a matter of the body, but keeping it off is a matter of the mind! An informative blend of personal experience, narrative, inspirational prose and practical facts alongside exercise examples, case studies, healthy recipes and easy to follow tips, Think Smart and Lose Weight provides the perfect companion for your personal journey towards a healthy way of life. Author Bio Sandy Brocking was born in Germany but is now a permanent resident of Australia. Sandy’s passion for healthy lifestyles stems from over 17 years working as a nurse, specifically her work in intensive car units including heart surgery. Having lost more than twenty kilos herself and after first-hand experiences with patients suffering from illnesses as a result of obesity and unhealthy lifestyles, Sandy was driven to find a way to help people live the life they deserve. Sandy’s caring nature extends beyond people, having volunteer for an animal rescue home where she spent four years walking dogs. Now working at Sydney’s RPA Hospital, Sandy is looking forward to settling into and enhancing the Australian way of life.

Hand Gels & Steam Buns by Paul Slezak

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Synopsis "Would you ever consider running the business in Hong Kong?" Paul's boss asked him one June afternoon in 2006. "I don't eat rice, I can't tolerate spice and I don't eat pork or seafood," replied Paul frankly. And yet six weeks later, this obsessive compulsive, Jewish first born, 'somewhat' spoiled, fresh-air loving, severely dietary restricted, germaphobe arrived in the middle of a sweltering Hong Kong summer. Oh, and the following morning a sever typhoon tore through the city. What followed this ‘recipe for disaster’ were a series of monthly emails to family and friends, containing anecdotes and re-enactments of the many bizarre experiences that could 'only ever happen to Paul.' Guaranteed to leave readers in fits of belly-clutching hysterics, Hand Gels & Steam Buns chronicles thirteen of Paul Slezak's ill-fated adventures during his two years as an expat in Hong Kong. A must-read for anyone who has been to Asia, who may be planning to visit Asia, or simply wants an insight into the life of a neurotic, expatriate, germaphone living in the humid, overpolluted, mosquito-infested metropolis that is Hong Kong. Author Bio Paul Slezak built market-leading businesses in the highly competitive industries of recruitment and advertising in Australia and Hong Kong before becoming the founder of 2 dots – www.2dots.com.au – a boutique practice facilitating change for individuals, teams and organisations. Through his drive and creativity, Paul inspires passion, enthusiasm and commitment in all those with whom he comes into contact and his success to date has stemmed from his ability to influence and motivate key decision makers, executive management, client, colleagues and team members alike. Paul was raised in Sydney as a somewhat overprotected first-born Jewish child. Needless to say he still speaks to his mother at least twice a day. Throughout his life, Paul has always entertained others by re-enacting events through his elaborately written anecdotes. His growing audience urged him to create a compilation of his best short stories…and so Hand Gels & Steam Buns was born.

The Money Boat by Paul Mollica

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Synopsis The Money Boat is a book about financial planning like no other. In this easy to read title, Paul Mollica cuts through the financial fog by using a simple boat analogy to illustrate that with the right navigational tools everyone has the ability to sail themselves to financial freedom and beyond. The Money Boat is a story where readers find themselves as the central character and here they learn step-by-step how to structure their own financial boat for maximum effect, delegating everything except the fun and rewards. Paul seamlessly blends life coaching with a financial twist as he improves reader’s financial literacy using easy to understand holistic concepts. The Money Boat is the first title in this essential series with The Lighthouse and Stranded? to follow. Author Bio As a renowned speaker and author, a Certified Financial Planner™ and the primary advice giver for WealthKey Pty Ltd, Paul takes a comprehensive approach to wealth management. With more than 15 years experience in financial planning and small business, Paul has discovered that no matter how hard you try, it is impossible to separate the money stuff from the people stuff. So with his books, CDs, workshops and seminars Paul has become a voice for ‘good’ financial advisors, a consumer advocate and educator for those seeking financial freedom.

Win that Job by Paul Lyons

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Synopsis It is critical in the current competitive employment market to understand yourself and your proposition to potential employers in able to promote yourself successfully with an effective resume and interview technique. In Win That Job, recruitment expert Paul Lyons reveals step-by-step tips on:

Understanding how the employment market influences job search techniques
How to create and market a personal brand to the right people
Bouncing back from redundancy and other career hurdles
How to prepare a winning resume
Keys to a successful job search
Preparing for and performing in interviews
Negotiating an ideal salary package

The first in this new informative series from Paul Lyons, Win That Job will be followed with other titles such a Win That Interview and many more … Author Bio Paul Lyons has over 25 years experience in executive recruitment and career management in the UK, Asia and Australia. He has been managing director of two international recruitment companies and has written five books on job search and career management. Paul is the Group Managing Director of Ambition Group including myambition.com, a company dedicated to providing job search and career development advice for job seekers. Paul has worked with job seekers of all types and ages – from aspiring school leavers, to new immigrants, successful professionals and executives on the up to those struggling after redundancy.

The Australian Mould Guideline by Dr Peter Kemp and Dr Heike Neumeister-Kemp

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Synopsis The Australian Mould Guideline is intended to become an industry based standard for those working in the mould industry. The Australian Mould Guideline will be the essential reference manual for mould remediation and will detail safe and effective procedures to implement for mould investigation, removal and prevention. The Australian Mould Guideline will also be developed in such a way that it will be the fundamental guide for legal cases associated with mould and its surrounding issues. Book 2 – The Mould Worker’s Handbook Synopsis The Mould Worker’s Handbook is an essential reference manual for anyone working within the multitude of industries affected by mould. Aimed to equip librarians, and real estates alike, this guide is packed with case studies and is presented in a practical format so that the reader can easily reference the manual on the job. Featuring chapters such as ’Mould Cleaning Procedures’ and ‘Identifying Mould Growth Indoors’ – this book will guide readers through the myriad of mould problems that are specific to Australian conditions, and present practical solutions using Australian metric measurements, standards and laws. An essential guide for mould workers around Australia, The Mould Worker’s Handbook is a vital source of information for those who have been simply crying out for an industry benchmark publication on mould. Author Bio Dr Peter Kemp and Dr Heike Neumeister-Kemp are the founders of Mycologia Pty Ltd, a centre that specialises in accurate fungal identification. Their collective experience in mycological (mould) analysis spans over several decades and a number of continents. Together they have formed close relationships with a wide range of experts including professors, government agencies and industry leaders across the globe. Dr Peter Kemp is a Director and Principle Consultant at Mycologia Pty Ltd. He has a background in carpentry, a degree in architecture and a PhD in Indoor Air Quality. His cutting edge research and relentless dedication has made him internationally recognized as an expert in the field of Indoor Air Quality and Sick Building Syndrome. Dr Heike Neumeister-Kemp is a Director and Chief Mycologist & Mould Investigator at Mycologia Pty Ltd. She is also the Chairperson of the Special Interest Group on Indoor Air Quality for the Clean Air Society of Australia and New Zealand (CASANZ).

What Can I See? by Marcia Morales

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Synopsis The first in this series of interactive and educational storybooks, What Can I See? Chloe & Jack’s Adventure Under the Sea, is an exciting tales about two friends who crawl inside a cardboard box in their garden only to find a magical underwater paradise. Here they discover a world of deep-sea creatures who encourage them to expand their horizons through triggering all five senses. Open ended questions are scattered throughout the pages asking children to actively participate using their imaginations. The ability to independently explore both the narrative and visual elements of the book, whilst projecting their own interpretation into the ambiguous areas, will help children discover the moral of the story and build a stronger sense of self-confidence and empowerment. Following the success of this first title, the series is continuing with the upcoming release of What Can I Hear? Chloe & Jack’s Adventure in the Jungle. The series will be complete with What Can I Taste?, What Can I Feel? and What Can I Smell? Colourful, tactile and beautifully illustrated, each book is filled with opportunities for children to make each story their own. Author Bio Whilst on her way to Paris for a short holiday, Marcia Morales and her partner stumbled across a book about ‘how to increase intellectual capacity’. During that long flight Marcia began to try out recommended exercises to trigger the five senses with their then two-year-old daughter Chloe Marie. Having never looked back, Marcia and Chloe began to write stories together than stimulate children’s minds through the exploration of the five senses. Marcia has always been passionate about helping others maximize their potential having come from a career in business development and human relations. Since publishing her first book, Chloe & Jack’s Adventure Under the Sea, Marcia has been busy completing the series whilst also giving public readings to children at Angus & Robertson bookstores around the country. Originally from Northern California, Marcia now resides in Sydney and is a firm believer that ‘someday little people will become big people with the opportunity to make a difference in the world’.

A Whole Lotta Muz by Murray ‘Muz’ Hartin

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Synopsis Australia’s all-round good bloke, Murray Hartin, has finally collected his heart-warming, hilarious yarns and ripping poems – told as only he can tell them. Inspired by the mates and colourful characters he has made and met on his mad journey through life, Muz’s poetic work and regular newspaper columns have long entertained people across the nation. In a world that often takes itself far too seriously, A Whole Lotta Muz cleverly blends both light-hearted humour and tear evoking sentiment. Muz depicts some unlikely and unforgettable heroes who will surely amuse for years to come - from Scotty Parker, aka The Hog Whisperer to Billy Hayes, the man behind the legend of Turbulence. But don’t get too comfortable. In the haunting piece Rain From Nowhere, an empathetic insight into the life of a struggling farmer, Muz has arguably produced one of the best and most important poems of our time. An enthralling and thoroughly captivating read for the whole family, A Whole Lotta Muz forces readers to laugh, cry and think but most of all love and understand this country. Author Bio From his childhood in the NSW country town of Moree, through boarding school at Sydney’s Barker College, jobs with Amoco, Caltez, TNT and a number of newspapers in a variety of towns, Murray ‘Muz’ Hartin has emerged as one of the best spoken word performers in the country. He has captured the hearts of audiences far and wide, breathing life into the world of verse with his own unique style of true-blue Australian storytelling. A journalist by trade, Muz now makes his living as a full-time entertainer, much sought after whether it be a corporate function at The Hilton or a rugby function in Hay. A former regular on The John Laws and Alan Jones radio programs, Muz can still be heard across the airwaves nationwide evoking comparisons to the like of Banjo Patterson and Henry Lawson.

What Colour is Your Company? by Lisa Tarry

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Synopsis What Colour is Your Company? asks a poignant question in today’s corporate world. In this highly innovative book, Lisa Tarry attempts to educate and challenge corporations to help expand their skills base, improve local communities, increase job markets and build a strong national economy, all by simply creating and nurturing sustainable jobs within their business. Both educational and inspirational, What Colour is Your Company? is an economic, social and environmental journey through green recruitment in the corporate world. This book explores the history of the green revolution and provides a snapshot of where we are, where we need to be and practical advice on how to get there. Supported by a myriad of case studies and a comprehensive list of industries where green career paths are emerging, What Colour is Your Company? provides corporate decision makers with the knowledge and tools to recruit the right team of people who understand how to navigate forward into a sustainable future. Author Bio Lisa Tarry has recruited professionals for the corporate world for the last 11 years. In 2006 she took her career in house, working for Jones Lang LaSalle, AMEX, Caltex and numerous other major corporations. Throughout her career Lisa began to notice key drivers such as the fear of competition, deadlines and the ‘bottom line’ as challenges facing corporations taking the time to recruit the right employees. As a result Lisa established Turning Green Consultants, a recruitment firm that focuses on sourcing candidates who live and breathe the values she believes are required to take businesses forward into the future. Lisa emigrated from the UK to Australia in 2001, attracted by its mixed cultural origins and commitment to the conservation of our precious ecosystems.

Learn to Surf Australia by Lisa Messenger

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Synopsis Learn to Surf Australia is the fourth book in the series of fun, fresh and informative guides centred around the pastime we can’t get enough of – surfing. From Bondi in New South Wales to Bells Beach in Victoria and the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia is bursting to share its local surfing secrets with the world! Messenger Publishing has teamed up with Surfing Australia to launch the Learn to Surf Australia book. The Learn to Surf books are each created by a team of local surfers and business people as practical and informative titles offering simple tips and principles to help any newcomer to the locale – or the sport – to help them find their feet. The Learn to Surf books also aim to stimulate business in each different area and thus each guide includes maps, information on hot spots and annual events as well as stylish advertisements from local businesses and organizations, designed in the fun, youthful Learn to Surf way. Like the other titles in the series, Learn to Surf Australia will also be a tool for surfing beginners, a gift for friends and a souvenir for visitors, designed to enrich people’s experience in each area and better understand our ocean playground. About Surfing Australia – Bio Surfing Australia is a not for profit incorporated National Sporting Organisation. It was formed in 1963 to establish, guide and promote the development of surfing in Australia. Surfing Australia is the representative body on the International Surfing Association (ISA) of which there are 56 member countries. Surfing underpins an important part of the Australian coastal fabric. It forms part of a lifestyle in which millions participate, and a mystique in which may millions more have a documented interest. Surfing Australia, as Australia’s peak surfing body aims to promote the growth, competitive success and positive image of surfing in Australia.

Great Sydney Dog Walks by Katie Whiffen

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Synopsis Great Sydney Dog Walks is an essential dog lover’s locality guide to exploring Sydney. This practical guide maps out 40 of the most picturesque and fascinating dog walks around the greater Sydney and Wollongong areas. Great Sydney Dog Walks is the first book in this new series which will also cater for Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane dog lovers and owners. In a convenient pocket format this guide is easily handheld and simple to use. Easy to read illustrated maps head up each of the walks, which are presented in a colour-coded areas of North, South, East and West. Within each Sydney neighbourhood walks are also divided into themed locales such as seaside, harbourside, park and historical walks. Great Sydney Dog Walks also combines useful dog walking tips with first aid, legal requirements and access to Sydney’s unleashed dog parks. Tired of taking the same route whilst walking her dogs, Katie turned to the internet in the hope of discovering where all the great dog walks were in Sydney… each search barked back with more of the same suggestions, “No dogs allowed – your dog is better off being left at home”. A lifetime love of animals, teenage experiences with Scouts Australia (where she eagerly learnt to read maps and organize people in the great outdoors), and her love of Australian history, inspired Katie to personally sniff out every scenic, historic and interesting walk in Sydney where people can improve their health and wellbeing alongside their best friend… and so Great Sydney Dog Walks was born.

Brand Creation by Cath Sutherland

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Synopsis Brand Creation- transform your business energy into market power presents a revolutionary new approach to branding. There are many marketing books out there illustrating what great brands look like. What makes Brand Creation different is that it clearly outlines how to create a powerful brand. This guide also explains why businesses undertake a range of marketing activities and how these translate into business and brand value. Cath Sutherland reveals the tangible and conceptual components of a powerful brand, and refines them into one universal model. The Brand Creation Model gives businesses the unique opportunity to define, understand and manage the ‘soft’ aspects of their business and in turn gives them greater directorship of their business and brand success. Brand Creation – transform your business energy into market power demonstrates how all business operations impact the overall success of a brand and that by employing a sense of integrity and commitment to their brand energy, businesses can enjoy a powerful brand and impressive financial and social profits. Author Bio Cath Sutherland is a dynamic Australian businesswoman who began her successful career as a creative director for radio stations around Australia, and moved into positions in events management, public relations, advertising, sales promotions, and national marketing management. Since 2000, Cath has specialised in assisting businesses strategically develop their brands through her Perth-based business and marketing consultancy, Brand Creation. By helping a business to define and embrace the brand energy which fuels and sustains their product and business, Brand Creation offers an empowered ability for a business to distinguish themselves in the marketplace and build strong relationships.

My Little Heart Deborah & Sierra Fairfull

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My Little Heart is a children’s book about a girl named Sarah, who like all children has many questions about self and others. Sarah’s mother lovingly helps her and other children through a clear and gentle explanation on their journey to discover God, love, connectedness and belief in themselves. Inspired by Deborah Fairfull’s 10 year old daughter Sierra, an innocent enquiry and desire to teach other children how to ‘be in this world’ was then nurtured in the co-creation of this beautifully illustrated children’s book. My Little Heart is part of a larger plan to help inspire more children to express their creativity.

About the authors

Deborah Fairfull’s career has moved across many fields: she has owned an award-winning design company and won the ACT Business Woman of the Year Award. She studied human resources, counselling and psychotherapy before becoming a holistic kinesiologist as a result of her fascination with energy work. Deborah is driven by kinesiology’s capacity to synchronise mind, body and spirit and she firmly believes that people have unlimited ability to heal, change and grow if they choose to. Deborah is also a devoted mother and is passionate about raising children in a positive and conscious way.

Sierra Fairfull is unlike most 10 year old girls. Eager to discover how the world works, her inquisitive mind has inspired the creation of the Heart series. Gathering questions from her friends and gaining support from her teachers, Sierra’s contribution as co-author of My Little Heart marks an inspiration for the next generation to come.

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Format: 210mm x 295mm Binding: Paperback Pages: 16 Internal: Full Colour Est.Pub.Date: 2009 Rights Available

Curtis the Kidpreneur by Creel Price & James Roy

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Creel Price and James Roy’s Curtis The Kidpreneur hopes to inspire more kids to start their own businesses at a younger age. The adventures of Curtis the Kidpreneur offers a different path to success than the traditional road of studying hard, getting a degree, securing a predictable career with a faceless corporation and waiting until you retire to have fun. This book gives hope that kids can feel empowered to make their own way in the world before they lose their dreams and creativity.

The adventures of Curtis the Kidpreneur show that you don’t have to be the smartest,richest or most popular kid in the class to be successful, and you certainly don’t haveto be a grown-up before you wait to launch your business empire! All it takes iscreativity, determination and an enduring sense of adventure.

About the authors Creel Price is an Australian entrepreneur on a mission to create a new era of unprecedented social endeavour and expression by changing the way business is conducted. Creel co-founded Blueprint Management Group, one of Australia’s most dynamic businesses, with just $5,000 and grew it to a company that employs 700 staff with a combined turnover exceeding $50 million per annum, winning multiple business awards along the way.James Roy is an award winning Australian young adults and children’s author who has released fourteen books, ranging from novels and short story collections to chapter books for young readers. In 2008 his book Town was awarded the Ethel Turner Prize for Young People’s Literature, short-listed for the Queensland Premier’s Awards, and won the Golden Inky. Two of Roy’s books have also been named as Honour Books in the Children’s Book Council of Australia ‘Children’s Book of the Year Awards’: Captain Mack, in 2000; and Billy Mack’s War, in 2005. www.messengerpublishing.com.au Format: 140mm x 195mm Binding: Paperback Pages: 144 Internal: Full Colour Est.Pub.Date: 2009 Rights Available

Stickman Rules: Let's Do Healthy

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How To Render Your Home The Easy Way

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Have you ever been tempted to transform, modernise and render your home, but are not quite sure where to start? Award-winning coatings expert Pete Kelly shows readers just how easily this can be done with his step-by-step easy-to-follow guide of tips and tricks for even the most unqualified and time challenged home renovator. This book is full of practical help and advice where Pete shows the readers how to give their homes a modern and sophisticated look with relative ease and exceptional quality. With its contemporary design, easy-going language and practical step-by-step instructions, How To Render Your Home The Easy Way walks readers through the daunting process to ensure they finish with a home they are truly proud of.

About the author Pete Kelly has more than 37 years experience in the building and construction industry. He has managed his own crews of more than 70 workers on multi-million dollar projects. As a guest teacher at TAFE NSW, Pete has educated paint store employees through to Bunnings sales staff in the use of render and texture paint coatings. Pete’s intense passion for the construction and housing industry has inspired him to help educate the everyday person wanting to renovate their own home. www.kellymoroka.com Format: 190mm x 235mm Binding: Paperback Pages: 144 Internal: Full Colour Est.Pub.Date: 2009 Rights Available

Big Heart To Little Heart by Deborah Fairfull

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Big Heart To Little Heart explores the relationship between adults and children. The quality of a person’s childhood can have a major influence on the happiness experienced as an adult. As many behavioural patterns are created in childhood, they are carried into adulthood where they do not serve the adult in the best way possible. If a child has a strong, loving sense of self, is connected to and able to express themselves freely, they are more likely to find the journey throughout adulthood enjoyable. The essence of this book is to facilitate adults parenting in a conscious way. This will enable them to experience a joyful relationship with their child, while allowing and supporting children in maintaining their connection to themselves.

About the author Deborah Fairfull’s career has moved across many fields: she has owned an award-winning design company and won the ACT Business Woman of the Year Award. She studied human resources, counselling and psychotherapy before becoming a holistic kinesiologist as a result of her fascination with energy work. Deborah is driven by kinesiology’s capacity to synchronise mind, body and spirit and she firmly believes that people have unlimited ability to heal, change and grow if they choose to. Deborah is also a devoted mother and is passionate about raising children in a positive and conscious way.

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Format: 115mm x 155mm

Binding: Paperback Pages: 96 Internal: One Colour Est.Pub.Date: 2009 Rights Available

Heart To Heart by Deborah Fairfull

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Heart To Heart builds on your relationship with self explored in the first of this series, Heart, to that your share with others.

The quality of a person’s life depends upon the quality of their communications. It is more difficult for people to operate from a state of wellbeing if they are unable todeal with and move through conflict. This book provides practical, everyday skills toallow more fulfilling authentic workplace and personal relationships. Once people areconnected to their own heart (learned in the first book) it is important that they canexpress what is in their heart and be able to allow others the space to express whatis in theirs. About the author Deborah Fairfull’s career has moved across many fields: she has owned an awardwinning design company and won the ACT Business Woman of the Year Award. She studied human resources, counselling and psychotherapy before becoming a holistic kinesiologist as a result of her fascination with energy work. Deborah is driven by kinesiology’s capacity to synchronise mind, body and spirit and she firmly believes that people have unlimited ability to heal, change and grow if they choose to. Deborah is also a devoted mother and is passionate about raising children in a positive and conscious way. www.messengerpublishing.com.au www.broadviewpublishing.com.au Format: 115mm x 155mm Binding: Paperback Pages: 96 Internal: One Colour Est.Pub.Date: 2009 Rights Available

Heart by Deborah Fairfull

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This first book in the acclaimed Heart series is about the relationship to self. To create a truly happy life it is essential to be happy within yourself. This book is designed to facilitate its readers, creating a more loving relationship to his or herself. From this self-love, the quality of all other relationships and of life is determined. Heart explains how to actually create and understand this relationship in a very simple and practical way. The concepts throughout the book are based on cutting edge psychology, energetic and spiritual techniques allowing these tools to be easily accessed by everyone. The overall concept is to create greater awareness for the reader.

About the author Deborah Fairfull’s career has moved across many fields: she has owned an awardwinning design company and won the ACT Business Woman of the Year Award. She studied human resources, counselling and psychotherapy before becoming a holistic kinesiologist as a result of her fascination with energy work. Deborah is driven by kinesiology’s capacity to synchronise mind, body and spirit and she firmly believes that people have unlimited ability to heal, change and grow if they choose to. Deborah is also a devoted mother and is passionate about raising children in a positive and conscious way. www.messengerpublishing.com.au Format: 115mm x 155mm Binding: Paperback Pages: 96 Internal: One Colour Est.Pub.Date: 2009 Rights Available

Juiced Up by Helen Macdonald

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Life would be much easier if it came with an operator’s manual that provided guidelines to navigate this uncertain adventure. Juiced Up offers a pathway – complete with signposts – to help readers maximise results in all areas of life – work, relationships, body, mind and soul, to achieve more happiness, more success, more harmony – more everything. Concepts are outlined with models and illustrations and readers have multiple opportunities to analyse their personal juice levels. The potential for a life full of fruitful things is laid out like a jigsaw puzzle, with all the pieces clearly marked. Juiced Up is for those in search of a more abundant life; those who want to dip into the juice and drink deep.

About the author Helen Macdonald started living a ‘juiced up’ life before she defined the term. Passionate about her purpose of increasing the happiness quotient of the planet, she has been a professional speaker and corporate consultant for 25 years. She operates in the Asia-Pacific rim, boosting energy and alignment of individuals, teams and companies. She is trained in psychology and behavioural instruments and is fascinated with understanding how people function and interact with one another. www.helenmac.com Format: 135mm x 210mm Binding: Paperback Pages: 144 Internal: Two Colour Est.Pub.Date: 2009 Rights Available

Wake Up Tiger by Richard Sauerman

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Wake Up Tiger is a powerful self-help and inspirational book, with compelling text and emotive pictures that will grip the reader in a life-changing way. It explores the stresses and speed of modern-day life, and how we often lose perspective and feel trapped in our world, before offering innovative and achievable solutions and hope in a humorous, yet truthful way. Wake Up Tiger paints a realistic view of life today, discussing both our professional and casual natures, before challenging the reader to embrace their wild, private side and ‘awake the tiger within’ – the power latent inside each person. Wake Up Tiger is a culmination of thought-provoking text, images and cultural references – anecdotes, song lyrics, poems, cartoons, diagrams, charts, movie scene excerpts, statistics and research – developed and designed to transform the reader with its beauty and brilliance, its frank style, and its cry for an amazing life.

About the author Richard Sauerman is a motivation and learning specialist bursting with passion and zeal. Through his company brandishing®, Richard is committed to engaging people in their workplaces, inspiring them to take action in life that will lead to incredible fulfilment. He has both a Bachelor and a Masters degree in Arts (English) and his clients include AMP, Vodaphone (Australia and PLC), Macquarie Bank, ipac, Lion Nathan, British Telecom, Ogilvy PR Worldwide, Arnott’s, AAPT, Oxygen Learning, and Hitachi. www.wakeuptiger.blogspot.com Format: 200mm x 260mm Binding: Paperback Pages: 128 Internal: Full Colour ISBN: 978-0-646-46876-1 Published Rights Available

Inversion by Gary Fettke

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Gary Fettke is a surgeon, environmentalist and cancer survivor who discusses our desperate need to respect our fragile planet with a unique approach to conflict resolution and global health: inversion. By flipping the familiar, a new perspective is presented offering a fresh, practical answer. Inversion – One Man’s Answer to World Peace and Global Health links scientific and religious doctrines together to create a simple, holistic approach to life. A fresh concept uniting our DNA with our souls, this book challenges prevailing ideologies on life, religion, science and politics and on redefining life and the after-life. This brazen philosophical exploration inspires readers to courageously commit to the small changes in everyday life for the good of humanity – improbable, but not impossible. He cannot do it just by himself.

About the author Gary Fettke is an Australian orthopaedic surgeon, from a family of various religious and immigrant backgrounds. At the age of 37, Gary underwent urgent neurosurgery to remove a tumour from the base of his brain, followed by radiotherapy, chemotherapy and intensive physical therapy to learn how to walk again. He overcame a significant personal challenge to return to surgical practice. He still has an ongoing ‘relationship’ with his tumour and a compliance issue with being a patient. Practical, proactive and highly productive, Gary inspires every person he meets, from patients to politicians, to live and enjoy each day to the fullest, with world peace and global health being his special passions. www.onemansanswer.com Format: 145mm x 200mm Binding: Hardcover Pages: 128 Internal: Two Colour ISBN: 978-0-646-48181-4 Published Rights Available

Survival to Success by Allan Mason

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Do you want lots of money, a happy relationship, good health, a great job, success and happiness? Then look no further than Allan Mason’s Survival to Success. This book bridges the gap from where we are now to where we wish to be. It explains the laws of nature in a way that piece together the puzzle we call life. With this knowledge comes the power to ensure success in everything we undertake. That success will bring happiness, wealth and satisfaction. Divided into three consecutive sections, Survival to Success will equip readers with the tools they need to have the power of creation. This book outlines the steps readers must take to make a firm decision on what they desire, how to fine-tune their vision, and then how to create the life they want. Survival to Success truly puts the responsibility for who you are and where you want to go squarely in its readers own hands.

About the author Allan’s search for the secret formula to success led him down many business paths, but each time after a degree of triumph, he found himself undone by a number of setbacks. Allan began to recognise how personal and spiritual power can be quantified to help you succeed via an understanding of these powers, grasping of the laws of the universe, recognising the traits of others that may bring you down, and finally the ability to put in place your plans, goals and aspirations and channelling this power to achieve them. As a Chartered Accountant in practice and having created and owned many varying businesses, Allan then sought out more analytical answers, explanations that would stand up to scientific analysis, and a set of rules to follow that would lead to success, every time. Allan is a firm believer that success and fulfilment are not idle dreams but are within reach of every person on this planet. The requirement is only to reach out. www.broadviewaccounting.com www.broadviewpublishing.com.au Format: 150mm x 220mm Binding: Paperback Pages: 176 Internal: One Colour With Illustrations ISBN: 978-0-9804226-1-0 Est.Pub.Date: 2009 Rights Available

There are only two times in life … by Terry Hawkins

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There are only two times in life … NOW & TOO LATE! is a dynamic self-help/motivational book aimed at helping people realise that each day we have on this planet should be seized. If you have the desire to change some part of your life, or your whole life, but just don’t know where to start or worse, how to start, Terry Hawkins has the answer. In this book, you will learn why your past can’t hurt you, how you can move forward with the right attitude, learn why perception is projection, learn how to live out of the pit that people so often find themselves in, and learn how to create or delete any behaviour that works or doesn’t work for you. The brilliance of her simplistic message has people spellbound while they discover their way into a life destined for fulfilment, achievement and clarity. About the author With 25 years as a global business trainer, speaker and author, Terry Hawkins has built a powerful reputation as a remarkably entertaining, insightful and moving presenter. Terry established People In Progress in 1989 after a highly successful career in the corporate sector and today, Terry is regarded as one of the most successful and sought-after speakers in Australia, New Zealand and increasingly, across the globe. Her dynamic presentations and innovative training programs have already affected more than 300,000 employees. www.terryhawkins.com.au www.peopleinprogress.com.au Format: 140mm x 195mm Binding: Paperback Pages: 192 Internal: One Colour ISBN: 978-0-9775970-0-0 Published Rights Available

Coach Yourself to Wellness Workbook by Fiona Cosgrove

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This workbook is the perfect companion to Coach Yourself to Wellness, providing someone wanting to create change in their life with the perfect tool to record their decisions, progress and success. Personal trainers can provide their clients with the book and help them work through it, providing accountability, support and expert advice where needed.

About the author Highly regarded within Australia, Fiona Cosgrove has been involved in the fitness industry for over 20 years. With a Masters Degree in Sports Science and Counselling, she understands that people are motivated differently, but the highest quality support is always needed. Fiona understands the connection between psychological and physical health and coaches individuals to productively achieve lasting wellness in their lives. As a facilitator of corporate workshops for motivation, change and stress management, Fiona believes passionately in people’s ability to become their best self. www.wellnesscoachingaustralia.com.au Format: 210mm x 255mm Binding: Paperback Pages: 64 Internal: Two Colour ISBN: 978-0-646-48618-5 Published Rights Available

Coach Yourself to Wellness by Fiona Cosgrove

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Coach Yourself To Wellness is a unique guide for anyone wanting to change their life and create wellness that truly lasts. It has been written for the general public as well as for trainers who would like their clients to understand the approach they are using. Identifying key motivators, it will keep you true to your ambitions by helping you to re-evaluate yourself and appreciate how general well-being fits into your life. By recognising personal strengths, and creating strategies to overcome foreseeable obstacles, readers will learn to confront past failures and most importantly, will come to understand that any change necessitates careful preparation and thought. Illustrated with real life stories and down-to-earth quotes, Coach Yourself to Wellness will inspire a fruitful way of living that fits in with your values and forgotten dreams. Bridging the gap between where you are and where you want to be has never been more desirable.

About the author Highly regarded within Australia, Fiona Cosgrove has been involved in the fitness industry for over 20 years. With a Masters Degree in Sports Science and Counselling, she understands that people are motivated differently, but the highest quality support is always needed. Fiona understands the connection between psychological and physical health and coaches individuals to productively achieve lasting wellness in their lives. As a facilitator of corporate workshops for motivation, change and stress management, Fiona believes passionately in people’s ability to become their best self. www.wellnesscoachingaustralia.com.au Format: 165mm x 210mm Binding: Paperback Pages: 148 Internal: Full Colour ISBN: 978-0-646-48328-3 Published Rights Available

Inspired Recovery by Sonya Melbourne

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Inspired Recovery is the first book in a compelling series from Sonya Melbourne, bravely exploring true stories of individual triumph over debilitating mental illness.

Julie Edwards suffered from both bipolar disorder and schizophrenia for over

45 years. Created by her daughter Sonya Melbourne, Inspired Recovery gives an account of Julie’s journey and takes readers into the lives of others.

Each true account highlights, in haunting rawness, how deeply bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder impacts lives. It is designed to be a source of inspiration and a message of love and hope, that recovery is possible. About the author A highly successful entrepreneur, Sonya Melbourne has enjoyed a career as a human resources executive with national and international organisations for the past 15 years and is the founding director of rising Australian human resources and management consultancy, Astor Levin. Personally, Sonya has been raised by a mentally ill mother and is continually grateful for every experience she has endured. Sonya firmly believes that embracing, understanding and appreciating these life experiences has contributed to her personal growth and achievement of a happy and fulfilling life. www.inspiredrecovery.com Format: 155mm x 230mm Binding: Paperback Pages: 196 Internal: One Colour Published Rights Available

Flip the Switch by Andrew May

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The task of navigating life’s frantically paced, 24/7 digital age has never been more complex or daunting! We are all under constant pressure to perform, day in day out. If you don’t keep the balance between being on and off this leads to data deluge, depleted energy levels and disconnecting in our personal and professional lives. Grounded in the sciences of peak performance, physiology and positive psychology, and combined with the experience of working with some of the world’s leading teams and performers, Flip the Switch teaches you to maximise your energy, why learning to go slow will boost productivity, and how to sustain performance without ever needing to crash and burn.

About the author Andrew May owns and operates a Recovery and Performance Consultancy based in Sydney, Australia. Andrew is one of Australia’s leading experts on performance and productivity. He presents at conferences around the world, coaches CEOs and senior managers, and is published in international media. He is the former Physical Performance Manager for the Australian cricket team and has also worked with AFL players, Olympic athletes and gold medal performers in track and field, swimming, basketball, netball, hockey and tennis. Andrew also co-founded Good Health Solutions, Australia’s largest corporate health and well-being company, and is the founder of PT Plus, an international fitness consultancy with clients around the globe. www.andrewmay.com www.fliptheswitch.com.au Format: 190mm x 240mm Binding: Paperback Pages: 208 Internal: Full Colour ISBN: 978-0-98039370-5 Published Rights Available

Switched On Health and Wellbeing Professionals by Andrew May

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In a world that sometimes seems stuck in fast-forward, where obesity and stress levels are increasing and where more and more people are cash-rich but time-poor, we need new strategies to help us regain control and get on with leading a happy and healthy life. Switched On Health and Wellbeing Professionals is designed to deliver just that. Andrew May compiles 13 inspiring health and wellbeing experts who provide readers with insights into improving one’s health, productivity and happiness through their own personal journeys. Switched On reveals key strategies in setting a personalised game plan for your health and wellbeing, eating well for increased energy and adding more zip, zang and zest to your work and personal life. If you ever wanted your very own coach, then this motivating book will make you feel like you already do.

About the author Andrew May owns and operates a Recovery and Performance Consultancy based in Sydney, Australia. Andrew is one of Australia’s leading experts on performance and productivity. He presents at conferences around the world, coaches CEOs and senior managers, and is published in international media. He is the former Physical Performance Manager for the Australian cricket team and has also worked with AFL players, Olympic athletes and gold medal performers in track and field, swimming, basketball, netball, hockey and tennis. Andrew also co-founded Good Health Solutions, Australia’s largest corporate health and wellbeing company, and is the founder of PT Plus, an international fitness consultancy with clients around the globe. www.andrewmay.com www.switchedonhealthprofessionals.com Format: 135mm x 210mm Binding: Paperback Pages: 274 Internal: One Colour ISBN: 978-0-9803937-1-2 Published Rights Available

Back from the Brink Too by Graeme Cowan

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Back from the Brink Too is the natural sequel to the best-selling Back from the Brink: Australians Tell Their Stories of Overcoming Depression. Graeme’s new book directly addresses the questions of two million, often despairing, Australians who are trying to help a loved one with depression. The advice is based on interviews with over 300 depression sufferers and 100 caregivers. In a highly sympathetic style it lists the seven frustrations of carers as revealed by the research and then sensitively outlines possible solutions. It is careful to highlight that each situation is unique. Back from the Brink Too skilfully blends this information with firsthand accounts from carers for some of the interviewees from the first book to maintain continuity in the series. It also includes direct quotes from carers on what they have found most helpful in ensuring their own good health whilst supporting their loved one.

About the author Successful Sydney businessman and corporate head hunter Graeme Cowan attempted to take his own life, having struggled with depression since his early 20s. Finding the will to live, the former corporate head hunter and successful businessman turned his energies into helping others in his first book Back from the Brink. From there his mission to help sufferers of this debilitating disease and their carers was born. Graeme speaks on many topics related to depression including lifestyle habits for mental health, how to support a loved one with depression, and managing depression in the workplace. Graeme also speaks on how to enhance your mood so that you bounce back and thrive in challenging times. www.DepressionCarer.com Format: 150mm x 230mm Binding: Paperback Pages: 240 Internal: Two Colour ISBN: 978-0-9803393-1-4 Published Rights Available

Back from the Brink by Graeme Cowan

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Compiled by Sydney’s Graeme Cowan, Back from the Brink details discussions with well-known and everyday Australians about their personal journey of enduring and overcoming clinical depression. Graeme asks the tough and poignant questions of each interviewee, offering insights into their often dark and tumultuous experience. The stories are honest, firsthand accounts from people like Petria Thomas, John Konrads, Geoff Gallop, Les Murray and Margaret Olley and offers inspiration and hope for sufferers and their friends and family that there can truly be a day when loved ones come ‘back from the brink’. The interviews are written in a Q and A format and supplemented by the results of a 3,000-person survey, resources from multiple organisations and research from the Black Dog Institute. About the author Three years ago, successful Sydney businessman and corporate head hunter Graeme Cowan attempted to take his own life, having struggled with depression since his early 20s. Finding the will to live, the former corporate head hunter and successful businessman turned his energies into helping others and Back from the Brink was born. www.IamBackFromTheBrink.com Format: 150mm x 230mm Binding: Paperback Pages: 272 Internal: Two Colour ISBN: 978-0-9803393-0-7 Published Rights Available

Appreciating Assets by Jim Downs

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If you are looking for a guide to get rich quick, this is not the book for you. If you are willing to create a wealthy future for you and your family with confidence, commitment and financial intelligence, then this book is for you! Appreciating Assets is an Australian guide to creating wealth, and keeping it. When released, 95 per cent of Australians retired on less than $25,000 a year. In these pages, find a unique approach to creating and keeping wealth, including step-by-step information on investment, wealth creation, assets, the psychology behind investing, equity and leverage, investment plans and financial independence. ‘Without financial intelligence, wealth becomes a slippery customer that evades the grasp of many hardworking and well-meaning people.’ – Jim Downs.

About the author Jim Downs has worked in real estate and property investment for more than 30 years. He formed the Real Estate Investors Network in 1995, which is today a multi-million dollar business that helps thousands of everyday Australians build wealth for their retirement. www.rein.com.au Format: 150mm x 210mm Binding: Paperback Pages: 192 Internal: One Colour ISBN: 978-0-646-42025-7 Published Rights Available

The Small Biz Financial Wiz by Kathryn Williams

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The Small Biz Financial Wiz is an innovative guide with essential tips for business growth. It is currently the only book on finance directorship pitched specifically at the marketing and communications sector which is not only commercially focused, but technically insightful. The Small Biz Financial Wiz is easy to read and focuses on the sale of time and intellectual property in the service sector. Readers will enjoy practical financial guidance without the dryness of traditional accounting, supported by hints and quotes from industry gurus, and showcasing the work in progress of spreadsheets and Sage budget software – WinForecast. It provides readers with simple overviews of what a Finance Director looks for in the figures at the end of each month, focusing on key indicators for the MarComms and Digital Media sector, developing clarity and confidence to measure, check and evaluate business.

About the author Kathryn Williams is an international business consultant and finance specialist with over 20 years experience in Europe and Australia. She has worked with Clemenger Communications, Pepe Jeans, United News and Media, and 20th Century Fox, liaising with business counterparts in London, Amsterdam, Brussels, Los Angeles, Sydney and Melbourne. www.kathrynsmint.com.au www.thesmallbizwiz.com.au Format: 150mm x 210mm Binding: Paperback Pages: 192 Internal: Full Colour Est.Pub.Date: 2009 Rights Available

How to Choose an Accountant by Allan Mason

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Most small businesses find their accountant to be the most important member of their team. But whilst every business engages an accountant, very few get it right. Like all professions there are good and bad accountants. There are also accountants that suit your business and you. Getting it wrong can be the most costly mistake you could ever make. This book helps you make an informed choice on what to look for, by clearly presenting information about the role of accountants, which ones are doing it right, which ones aren’t, and specific traits and qualifications to look for when making this important choice. How to Choose an Accountant also contains useful information on ‘How tax works and how to reduce it’, ‘The key to running a successful business’ and even a practical ‘Business tax return checklist’.

About the author With over 25 years of experience in business and accounting, Allan Mason has assisted thousands of clients, working for companies such as the AMP Society, Kaiser Aluminium Australia Ltd, Consolidated Press Holdings Ltd, Offset Alpine Printing Ltd and more. Working as a principal in accountancy practices, as well as working in business on his own since 1981 has ensured Allan’s experience on both sides of the desk. Allan is the author of three books, a speaker and is a Director of Broadview Accounting Pty Ltd on the Central Coast of NSW. www.broadviewaccounting.com www.broadviewpublishing.com.au Format: 140mm x 140mm Binding: Paperback Pages: 48 Internal: One Colour with Illustrations ISBN: 978-0-9804226-3-4 Est.Pub.Date: 2009 Rights Available

Uncommon sense from an uncommon mind by Paul Gordon

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The only thing common about common sense is that it is in fact uncommon. Sydney-based executive and entrepreneur Paul Gordon has had anything but a common life, and in this humorous, insightful and at times, irreverent, collection of observations, he highlights how little we actually use common sense. Making us laugh about the lives we live, it will confront readers about who they are and where they are heading in this techno-crazed world, while offering uncommon sense tips on money. Expect a pragmatic, simple book that can be read while flying from city to city, that is not afraid to cover some tough topics, be overly honest, but also offer hope for a better future for all through some practical behaviour changes. Uncommon sense is ideally suited to a busy executive of any generation or gender, feeling a touch unfulfilled or out of synch in life generally. About the author Paul Gordon is a Sydney-based financial services executive respected for his unorthodox approach and quirky sense of humour. Known for transforming his industry’s jargon into everyday language, he travels the nation presenting money and ‘life you want’ seminars and conducts ‘hypotheticals’ as a self confessed ‘poor man’s Geoffrey Robertson’. Highly intelligent and articulate, Paul is opinionated, yet hugely compassionate and with a penchant for helping others reach their full potential. www.messengerpublishing.com.au Format: 140mm x 195mm Binding: Paperback Pages: 144 Internal: Full Colour ISBN: 978-0-646-48180-7 Published Rights Available

Go for your life by Chris Gray

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‘Why have one job and one house when you can have no job and two houses?’ and ‘How is it really possible for you to retire in under nine years?’ These questions about investing are answered in Go for your life: How to turn your weekdays into weekends through property investing, the bible for investors and aspiring financiers, young or old, rich or poor! Chris’s simple and effective approach to property investing will challenge your understanding of conventional work and wealth creation strategies. Make your property work for you – with real and achievable techniques, learn how to leverage income, increase revenue and have more time to enjoy life! Chris Gray reveals unique trade secrets on how to create a profitable property portfolio, find and analyse unbiased critical financial information and build a professional team of expert advisors. In an honest and inspiring tell-all account, Chris Gray will motivate any budding realtor to achieve the ultimate lifestyle career! If you want success and prosperity then this ingenious tool will help you develop a winning strategy to suit your needs.

About the author Chris Gray is a self-confessed lifestyler and the ‘Property Expert’ on myhome TV. A reformed accountant, Chris turned $35k into a $3.5m property portfolio and retired from full time work at the age of 31. As his portfolio continues to grow he miraculously seems to work less! He now chooses to teach others how to do the same. www.goforyourlife.com.au Format: 150mm x 230mm Binding: Paperback Pages: 208 Internal: One Colour ISBN: 978-0-646-46318-6 Published Rights Available

The Effortless Empire by Chris Gray

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Money gives you choices. The more money you have, the more freedom you generally have. Whether you choose to spend your money on material possessions, use it to spend more time with your family or give it away to charitable causes, would you like to learn how you can generate more from your current income and time? The Effortless Empire explains how you can use your high income to create more passive wealth to a point where you could even completely replace your current income. The ultimate aim is to give you more freedom and choice so that you can decide whether you want to continue working or not. Chris Gray discloses some vital tips on making the most of your income, how to build a property investing strategy, making rational financial decisions, how to self-sustain your property and reasons why you need to build a professional team of advisors to implement your strategy.

About the author Chris Gray is a self-confessed lifestyler and the ‘Property Expert’ on myhome TV. A reformed accountant, Chris turned $35k into a $3.5m property portfolio and retired from full time work at the age of 31. As his portfolio continues to grow he miraculously seems to work less! He now chooses to teach others how to do the same. www.yourempire.com.au Format: 135mm x 210mm Binding: Paperback Pages: 120 Internal: One Colour ISBN: 978-0-646-49326-8 Published Rights Available

It Is Easy Being Green by Jean Cannon

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We all know we can no longer ignore environmental changes caused by our actions. Industry is no different; there is increasing legal pressure, confusion about what is needed and anxiety about the potential cost. Small business in particular is slow in acting to minimise its environmental footprint and fails to realise that there are actually potential benefits for their business. It Is Easy Being Green is an extraordinary environmental book for businesses of all sizes and budgets that will show them how to implement effective and affordable environmental management systems. Jean understands the time pressures business people and managers are under and that to get the true benefits of management systems, they must be kept simple. It Is Easy Being Green will provide practical, balanced and commonsense information on how to manage your business in an environmentally friendly and effective way.

About the author Jean Cannon is an environmental biologist and expert in management, quality assurance, government advisory and committee planning. She has spent more than 20 years helping businesses incorporate risk-based environmental management systems in their planning and is now a highly sought-after environmental management speaker. Her clients include aquaculture, agriculture, fishing, marinas, slipways, pest control, stock-feed manufacturers and car-component manufacturers. Jean is passionate about her cause and devoted to facilitating practical and cost-effective environment, quality and safety management solutions for all industries. www.itiseasytobegreen.com www.enviroaction.com.au Format: 135mm x 210mm Binding: Paperback Pages: 144 Internal: One Colour ISBN: 978-0-646-4717-5-4 Published Rights Available

The Environmental Manager’s Toolkit by Phil Abernethy

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The Environmental Manager’s Toolkit is the essential guide to on-site environmental management no business should be without. With roots in the popular Certificate IV course from Absorb Environmental Solutions, this book provides all you need to know about environmental management – from compliance right through to community relations. Phil Abernethy lays focus on the need to manage waste, control and prevent pollution, reduce environmental impact and encourage sustainability. This practical guide is equipped with case studies, tips and diagrams aimed to help readers develop awareness and understanding of the importance of environmental management and planning.

About the author While growing up on a dairy and small crop farm in Northern NSW, Phil Abernethy forged a profound connection with the natural environment at a very young age. Phil went on to study Chemical Engineering as a CSR cadet and worked as a shift chemist, in research and development activity and within line management in sugar mills between North Queensland and Sydney before a required change of pace and direction saw him found Absorb Environmental Solutions in 1996. Over the past 13 years, this company has flourished and expanded. Absorb now provides environmental products, services, surveys and training that support many corporations across Australia from offices in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. Phil continues to develop his strong interest in rainforest regeneration, which he is now putting into practice in Northern NSW. www.absorbenviro.com.au Format: 155mm x 230mm Binding: Paperback Pages: 240 Internal: Full Colour Est.Pub.Date: 2009 Rights Available

I can do anything by Justin Drape

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Every person has a desire, a dream, a vision, a goal; an inkling that they were born for something bigger. I can do anything is an inspiring and powerful reminder that sometimes it’s simply a matter of awakening and redirecting the dreams that live within us all to make a mark on this world. With powerful black and white imagery of past and present-day heroes, this book will affect everyone who comes in contact with it, leaving an undeniable feeling of inspiration and courage. Through these remarkable individuals’ stories and the flowing text provided by Justin Drape, the reader will be left knowing in their head – and in their heart – ‘If they can do anything, then so can I’. About the author Justin Drape is a founding partner of the creative group Three Drunk Monkeys. He has co-written and directed Losing Face, an award winning short film that premiered at The Melbourne International Comedy Festival. His second short film, Being Boston, was a 2007 Sony Tropfest finalist, and he has recently co-written 30 Seconds, a new comedy series for Foxtel. www.kidsforlife.org Format: 135mm x 165mm Binding: Paperback Pages: 64 Internal: Two Colour ISBN: 978-0-646-4781-5-9 Published Rights Available

Hands across the water by Peter Baines

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Hands across the water is a beautiful photographic book about a group of children left orphaned by the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami. Yet with the help of some friends who offered their hands of support across international waters, they were given the opportunity to live a life of promise and potential. Each and every one of the 53 children has their own unique story and all, aged from two to 15, want to share it. Through stunning images from Sydney-based photographer Will Horner, together with messages direct from the kids, you’ll see and hear their stories, learn about the futures they dream of and begin to understand the turmoil they encountered. Created to also celebrate the work of the Hands Across The Water Australia (HATWA) charity and its founder Peter Baines, this book is guaranteed to tug at the heart of everyone it reaches, instilling in them again the notion that we as Australians always want to lend a hand wherever we can. About the author Considered one of Australia’s most experienced disaster management specialists, Peter Baines is an expert in authentic leadership, building powerful teams and creating the right results. As a Detective Inspector of Operations within the Forensic Services Group of the NSW Police, Peter has led both National and International crisis teams. Through his experiences, Peter offers a rare insight into what it takes to lead powerfully and with compassion, taking audiences into a world of crisis leadership and forensic science that many would never get to witness. www.handsacrossthewater.com.au Format: 180mm x 180mm Binding: Paperback Pages: 164 Internal: Full Colour ISBN: 978-0-646-50189-5 Published Rights Available

Sydney Cupcake Guide by Luiza Szewczyk

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A guide to Sydney’s best cupcake shops, cafes and cupcake recipes to make your belly smile, as told by Luiza Szewczyk. From one cupcake lover to the next comes a cute little guide on the best and worst cupcakes Sydney has to offer. In the first of its series, the Sydney Cupcake Guide traverses the city in search of the ultimate cupcake experience. Author Luiza Szewczyk smells, tastes, rates and comments to ensure the reader is armed with all the information they need for a more-than-pleasant cupcake experience. About the author Luiza Szewczyk has been baking cupcakes since she was seven years old. Born in Poland and mostly raised in Australia, she has worked in the music and finance industries, but her true passions lie in writing and baking. On weekends she can be found covered in flour as she creates new recipes, or traversing the city in search of an indulgence for the day. A self-confessed foodie, she loves everything that can be consumed and is passionate about sharing this simplistic love with her readers. www.messengerpublishing.com.au Format: 180mm x 145mm Binding: Paperback Pages: 112 Internal: Full Colour Est.Pub.Date: 2009 Rights Available

Portion Perfection by Amanda Clark

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Portion Perfection is the perfect guide for learning to control food portions. This visualnutrition guide is a stand alone portion bible which is supported by Amanda’sinnovative, optional, plate and bowl system. The Portion Perfection Plate aims toguide nutrition in three ways: Portion control, Nutritional balance and Conscious eating. Portion Perfection is highly innovative. It visually demonstrates precisely what different food portions actually look like. Amanda Clark effectively provides the tools to select healthier food choices and gives creative examples for healthy meals and snacks. About the author Amanda Clark is an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian, and a leader within her field. She is known for making scientific concepts easy to understand, and in 2006 received the prestigious Dietitian’s Association of Australia’s President’s Award for Innovation. Amanda has over 20 years experience and runs her own successful practice, Great Ideas in Nutrition, specialising in delivering clear, concise and realistic advice about food and nutrition. Amanda also runs an online nutrition resource shop, stocking practical and trusted books and resources. www.greatideas.net.au Format: 230mm x 260mm Binding: Paperback Pages: 124 Internal: Full Colour ISBN: 978-0-646-49403-6 Published Rights Available

Coffee Trails by Toby Smith

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An enticing brew of history, quirky coffee tales, recipes, firsthand information, barista profiles and sumptuous photographs from worldwide coffee plantations, Coffee Trails provides an entertaining overview of how coffee travels all the way from the crop into the cup. Coffee Trails brings into clear focus the plight of the modern coffee industry, promoting Fair Trade and shedding light on the organic operations of the social, ethical and environmental brand that is Toby’s Estate Coffee. Brimming with facts, tips and photos, this book will act as a ready reference for both coffee lovers and coffee professionals alike.

About the author Master roaster and coffee mogul Toby Smith established Toby’s Estate in 1998 after years of accumulating his knowledge and skills during various coffee and tea treks across the globe. Toby’s desire to share his life’s passion with the world propelled him to educate and train a dedicated team of gourmet coffee roasters and tea and chocolate merchants, and he has since opened his own barista school and four of his own espresso bars. Toby continually aims to spread the joy of the bean to the public, and as a result has founded a coffee community who trade in quality product and service with integrity. www.tobysestate.com.au Format: 190mm x 235mm Binding: Paperback Pages: 208 Internal: Full Colour Est.Pub.Date: 2009 Rights Available

Cubicle Commando by Lisa Messenger & Zern Liew

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Cubicle Commando is a business book that arms intrapreneurs (internal entrepreneurs) with remarkable thinking and techniques they can use to help their companies innovate. Intrapreneurs – who are of any age, any hierarchical level and any functional discipline within an organisation – are usually paid little attention or taken seriously when they suggest ideas or try to get them off the ground. Cubicle Commando assists these enormously creative and intelligent individuals who want to make a difference within their companies but are struggling to translate their ideas into action. This book helps them work most effectively within the existing structures, systems, resources and realities of a corporation.

About the author Lisa Messenger has worked globally in conference and event management, PR, sponsorship, marketing and publishing. She is the Managing Director of Messenger Marketing and Messenger Publishing. She is now using her unique marketing talents and innovative approach with entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs and people all over the globe. Zern Liew is a creative strategist and innovation facilitator. He has over 10 years experience as a multidisciplinary designer, information architect, creative director, business concept innovator, business process architect, lateral problem solver, new media producer and software developer. www.messengerpublishing.com.au Format: 140mm x 195mm Binding: Paperback Pages: 192 Internal: Full Colour ISBN: 978-0-9775519-0-3 Published Rights Available

Happiness Is... by Lisa Messenger

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A collection of beautiful photography and words about what makes Australians happy,which has now sold more than 32,000 copies. Happiness is… passion, free will, choice, spontaneity. It is also awareness, dreams, compassion, nourishment, safety. It’s having somewhere that truly feels like home. A big white sofa with lots of cushions and a blanket. A good book. Outdoors, sunshine, flowers, cuddles, my grandparents,a warm bath with lots of bubbles. Getting away for weekends, my cats, any animals, the innocence of children, dancing, feeling complete joy and euphoria, feeling free. The simple things in life, true friends, tender moments, good food. Country life, logfires, warm beds, electric blankets. The smell of rain on the earth. A good bodycombat class. Watching loving families interact. Setting this book free into the world. Knowing who I am and feeling strong. About the author

Lisa Messenger has worked globally in conference and event management, PR, sponsorship, marketing and publishing. She is the Managing Director of Messenger Marketing and Messenger Publishing. Never one to be constrained by traditions and conventions, her passion, imagination, creativity, energy and business flair have led her on many fun and outrageous adventures. Thriving on challenges, smashing barriers and taking people beyond their comfort zone is what drives Lisa’s ‘nothing’s impossible’ approach. She is now using her unique marketing talents and innovative approach with entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs and people all over the globe.

www.messengerpublishing.com.au Format: 190mm x 234mm Binding: Paperback Pages: 208 Internal: Full Colour ISBN: 978-0-646-43573-6 Published Rights Available

The Art of Conversation by Hugh Gyton with Tracey Ward

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Strong conversation skills are not only key in reducing conflict, they are fundamental in enabling people to quickly build rapport with new contacts, develop strong relationships and have greater success throughout life. This book will help you master the art of conversation. With practical, straightforward advice and entertaining anecdotes, Hugh Gyton and Tracey Ward give you the tools to expand your conversation skills and get the most out of life. The Art of Conversation will help you discover your personal conversation mode and learn how to tailor your conversational styles for different people and mediums. By learning to strike a balance between the three components of conversation-thinking, doing and saying – The Art of Conversation will teach you how to say what needs to be said in the right way and at the right time.

About the author Hugh Gyton has held a variety of senior training roles, facilitating and managing corporate businesses across the globe to increase wealth success and strengthen human capital. He specialises in building relationships, teaching people from all walks of life to interact and communicate effectively, through the art of conversation. Hugh teaches his own specialised methodology to get his audience fully focused and interactive in all conversations, on any level. Tracey Ward has a Graduate Diploma in Psychology, a BSc (Hons) in Civil Engineering and is passionate about teaching communication skills. She has implemented change in the corporate environment for many years, facilitating management and communications workshops for executives. www.justaconversation.com Format: 135mm x 210mm Binding: Paperback Pages: 176 Internal: One Colour ISBN: 978-0-9804087-0-6 Published Rights Available

The Quick and Easy Guide to Sensational Selling by Bob Rona

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The Quick and Easy Guide to Sensational Selling is a sales training guide for business professionals of all levels of experience and offers new insights and advice on how to succeed in sales. Bob dispels the myth that good sales professionals are born and not made and outlines clearly and simply the step-by-step path to developing aneffective sales approach. The Quick and Easy Guide to Sensational Selling is astraightforward manual to improving sales skills and business acumen. Bob details the various kinds of sales professionals working today, how to initiate and close asale, marketing, the unique language of selling and how to provide exceptional customer service. Bob utilises his years of experience in business management, revealing both successful and unsuccessful past sales of his own as instructive and cautionary case studies in selling.

About the author Bob Rona is a professional salesman with more than 35 years experience and a glowing reputation of integrity. Bob has been involved in many industry associations, holding a variety of positions including National President of the Australian Institute of Sales Professionals and a Fellow with the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Australian Sales Institute, an Associate Fellow of the Australian Marketing Institute, The Australian and New Zealand Marketing Institute and the Australian Institute of Management. He has extensive sales and marketing experience and is known for identifying niche markets, managing sales and marketing teams, creating and conducting unique promotions, assisting in business planning and quality assurance. www.qaeg.com.au Format: 135mm x 210mm Binding: Paperback Pages: 136 Internal: One Colour ISBN: 978-0-646-47171-6 Published Rights Available

Lessons on Leadership and Business by Adrian Geering

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Lessons on Leadership and Business is a collection of poignant leadership lessons and insights on business that will inspire and challenge. Compiled by Adrian Geering, and taken from insights gained in his Secrets of successful CEOs, this book has the hidden information of business leaders in a compact format. Don’t travel the journey of life and business alone. Take advice from great Australian CEOs from all walks of life and business.

About the author In 2003, Adrian was named the World’s Best Chairman, Leader and Mentor by The Executive Connection International. He is an international consultant, mentor and business coach, who has spent the last 20 years helping people to leverage their lives and their businesses with creativity and success, in Australia, Asia, America and the UK. Adrian’s background is in management, human resources, sales and personal strategy, and the former university lecturer is also actively involved with The Executive Connection, the leading CEO mentoring and coaching organisation, operating in 15 countries with more than 13,000 members. www.secretsofceos.com Format: 140mm x 140mm Binding: Paperback Pages: 64 Internal: Two Color ISBN: 978-0-9803397-1-0 Published Rights Available

Secrets of successful CEOs by Adrian Geering

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A powerful new business book revealing the secrets and insights of 20 leading Australian CEOs, as told by Adrian Geering. Hear of the mistakes they made, the successes they enjoyed and the obstacles they overcame to create truly amazing companies. In Secrets of successful CEOs – Insights into Life, Leadership and Business, international mentor and business coach Adrian Geering gives readers an insider’s view into the lives and thinking of CEOs of businesses large and small. Thanks to Adrian’s conversational approach, this book will inform, inspire and enrich every person it reaches.

About the author In 2003, Adrian was named the World’s Best Chairman, Leader and Mentor by The Executive Connection International. He is an international consultant, mentor and business coach, who has spent the last 20 years helping people to leverage their lives and their businesses with creativity and success, in Australia, Asia, America and the UK. Adrian’s background is in management, human resources, sales and personal strategy, and the former university lecturer is also actively involved with The Executive Connection, the leading CEO mentoring and coaching organisation, operating in 15 countries with more than 13,000 members. www.secretsofceos.com Format: 190mm x 240mm Binding: Paperback Pages: 224 Internal: Full Colour ISBN: 978-0-97759051-3 Published Rights Available

Forced Focus by Penny Burke

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Forced Focus – The essence of attracting and retaining the best people is an extraordinary business book for all employers to help them develop a distinctive employment brand that ensures they find the right staff – and keep them. The first resource tool on this emerging concept in a climate of excessive job swapping and lost loyalty, it teaches employers why they need to place as much emphasis on internal branding as they do on external branding. With insightful and proven strategies, Forced Focus challenges thinking and offers innovative and achievable solutions to make employer brands irresistible. Key issues include why people change jobs and the explosion of choice, leadership, engaging the workforce, the power of training and making your brand relevant and true. Unlike many in the business genre, this beautifully presented book features 208 full colour pages of creative concepts to inspire and ignite employers, while filling them with confidence and a path forward. Forced Focus is full of international statistics on the labour force market and worldwide implications of the skills shortage. About the author Penny Burke is the Director of Essence Communications and has worked in international marketing for 22 years, in Melbourne, Sydney and London. She holds a business degree (Marketing) and has lectured in universities across Australia. Penny is renowned for her innovative way of implementing theoretical models of marketing into reality with sensitivity, and results. Her passion is the Forced Focus way of thinking, which she coined to help all organisations simplify their approach to deliver effective, strategically, action-orientated, outcome-specific solutions.

www.essencecomms.com.au

Format: 190mm x 240mm Binding: Paperback Pages: 208 Internal: Full Colour

ISBN: 978-0-9775773-0-9 Published Rights Available

I want what she’s having by Naomi Simson

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I want what she’s having is a powerful business book to inspire, challenge and prove that it’s not the size of the marketing budget, but what you do with it that counts. Naomi Simson, the creator of RedBalloon Days, the highly successful trans-Tasman experience gift company, openly shares what she has learned on leadership, marketing, creating unbreakable customer relationships and inspiring people. From her 20 years’ experience in Apple, IBM, Ansett and KPMG, and then running her own show, Naomi reveals what gets people talking and why people buy. This book debunks the common business myth that marketing resides with marketers alone, revealing, through various case studies and firsthand accounts, that customers are the real marketers. In an honest and candid style, this business book will motivate and equip you to employ a few key steps and strategies which could transform the return on your marketing investment no matter what role you have within an organisation.

About the author

One of Australia’s outstanding female entrepreneurs, Naomi Simson is the founder and CEO of fast growth online gifting retailer RedBalloon, which has made the BRW Fast lists five years in a row. Naomi is the 2008 winner of the National Telstra Business Women’s Award – Innovation, and most recently one of four finalists in the 2009 Veuve Clicquot Business Woman of the Year awards. Naomi writes a blog naomisimson.com which is listed in the top 15 of Australia’s Best Business Blogs and her first book I want what she’s having has been widely touted as ‘an essential business read’.

www.naomisimson.com.au

www.redballoon.com.au

Format: 145mm x 200mm Binding: Hardcover Pages: 192 Internal: Two Color ISBN: 978-0-9803284-0-0 Published Rights Available

Business Bullseye by Allan Mason

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This book provides readers with clear and concise answers on what it takes to make their business a success. It goes beyond the traditional bookkeeping activity of measuring past performance, putting a couple of ads in the paper and hoping things will work out. It takes the guesswork out of running a business and shows readers how to create a clear and unimpeded path forward to making their plans a reality. In purchasing this book readers can also download useful software valued at over $500. Supported with testimonials from leading business owners and entrepreneurs such as Dick Smith, Bob Carr and many others, Business Bullseye is divided into three sections. The first deals with setting (and sticking to) goals and aspirations, then provides various tools for success, and finally presents case studies and business templates for readers to work with. By opening this book, readers will be lifted out of the mire and learn how to run their business in a more proactive and successful manner. About the author With over 25 years accounting and business experience under his belt, Allan has worked with public companies like Consolidated Press Holdings Ltd (now PBL), many leading franchise groups including Bob Jane T-Marts and Domino’s Pizza – watching many companies succeed, and many fail. He has seen firsthand how these downfalls can affect family, friends and creditors, not to mention the business owner’s esteem. Seeing a client commit suicide over his business failure fuelled Allan’s passion to develop a manual providing the tools to run a successful business. www.broadviewaccounting.com www.broadviewpublishing.com.au Format: 150mm x 220mm Binding: Paperback Pages: 112 Internal: One colour with illustrations ISBN: 978-0-9804226-2-7 Est.Pub.Date: 2009 Rights Available

Inspiring Tomorrow’s Leaders Today by Avril Henry

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In most workplaces there are likely to be four generations working together: Veterans and Baby Boomers, Generation X and the infamously ambitious Generation Y! Each of these generations has different views on career expectations, loyalty, learning and development, as well as unique perspectives on work/life balance. These differences are simply a product of how each generation views the world. Inspiring Tomorrow’s Leaders Today brings a unique approach to this highly topical issue of generational division and dispels many of the myths and stereotypes. Drawing on cutting edge research, Avril Henry takes a comprehensive profile of the cultural, political and ideological factors which have shaped the various mentalities and values of each generation and examines how these values impact on working and social relationships. By promoting greater understanding, Inspiring Tomorrow’s Leaders Today advocates more authentic and inspiring leadership and seeks to promote harmonious and productive intergenerational relationships resulting in greater employee loyalty. About the author Avril’s career has spanned senior roles in finance, IT, project management, change management and HR in South Africa, Australia, the UK and USA. The companies she has worked for include De Beers, Barclays Bank, Midland Bank, UBS Warburg, Westpac, Merrill Lynch, DMR Consulting and Clayton Utz. Avril recently completed a Ministerial Review into recruitment and retention practices in the Australian Army, Navy and Air Force, having been appointed by the Minister of Defence. www.avrilhenry.com.au Format: 150mm x 230mm Binding: Paperback Pages: 240 Internal: Two Color ISBN: 978-0-97759051-3 Published Rights Available

From bicycles to Bentleys by Joseph Chou

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From bicycles to Bentleys: A journey of success – Beijing to Sydney is the story of Ironfish founder and CEO Joseph Chou, the Chinese-born entrepreneur who left his homeland as a 29 year old diplomat to create a new life for himself in Australia. In From bicycles to Bentleys: A journey of success – Beijing to Sydney, Joseph tells his personal story from Beijing in 1962 to Australia in the present day, showcasing a humble man who always had a big dream and a clear set of principles to lead his life by. Readers will laugh at his anecdotes, be impressed with the simplicity of his business message, marvel at his dogged determination and be inspired to ensure they reach the goals they set. It is Joseph’s hope that by penning his personal story, he will inspire others to achieve the impossible. About the author Joseph Chou is one of Australia’s leading property investors, having created a life for himself from nothing at the age of 29. He first delivered pizzas for $7 an hour, underwent door-to-door sales, insurance, and finally property investment, each time elevating his position, personal wealth and reputation as a determined, brilliant businessman. Today he teaches and speaks to thousands about property investment and business principles and is CEO and founder of property investment and finance company Ironfish. Joseph has a firm belief that anyone can make it in the property industry as long as they do one simple thing: play by the rules. www.ironfish.com.au www.josephchou.com Format: 150mm x 230 mm Binding: Paperback Pages: 272 Internal: Two Colour ISBN: 978-0-646-50208-3 Published Rights Available

The Eagle Boys Pizza Story by Tom Potter

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Meet and fall in love with the people Tom has met along the way – from characters, to criminals, to the planet’s kindest souls – join his rollercoaster of ups and downs, and be privy to Tom’s most valuable secrets to successful entrepreneurship. While this is a book about business, it does not take the form of the traditional ‘do this and that and this will follow’ business book. The Eagle Boys tale is one of a passion for product and people, of creativity and reaching levels of success readers may have never dreamt were possible. It’s also a tale of figuring out how to have a hell of a lot of fun along the way. About the author A country boy, Tom Potter left school at 15 and found himself unemployed at 23. So in 1987, with minimal education and very little money under his belt, he opened his first pizza shop in Albury, NSW. This pizza shop was to become the basis for Australia and New Zealand’s largest privately owned pizza company – Eagle Boys. Through radical change, innovation and at times unusual business and marketing tactics, Tom created one of Australia’s strongest home-grown retail and franchise successes. Named Australian Financial Review’s Young Business Person of the Year and inducted into the Franchise Council of Australia’s Inaugural Hall of Fame, Tom Potter remains one of Australia’s most outstanding retailers, entrepreneurs and inspirational leaders.

PDT Architects Celebrating 70 Years by PDT Architects

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To celebrate their 70th anniversary, PDT Architects have compiled an innovative book that both beautifully illustrates and commemorates their prolific history, development, culture and success over the past 70 years. Gain an insight into the architecture industry and on PDT, renowned as one of Brisbane’s oldest architectural firms and growing into one of Queensland’s largest and most diverse architectural practices. A lot has changed in the past 70 years – in Brisbane, in the profession of architecture and within PDT itself. This book is a celebration of PDT’s history – it is a story that is intertwined with the development of Brisbane and the development of the profession of architecture in Australia. About the author PDT Architects is one of Brisbane’s oldest and most prolific architecture firms. Still trading under the name of its original founders, Powell Dods and Thorpe, the business now known as PDT Architects has developed into a major firm delivering, with impeccable quality, a large range of medium and large scale architectural projects. Many of these include commercial, retail, hospitality, residential, health, education, sport and recreation and cultural and community projects. Today, PDT Architects has six directors, a staff of over 100 and thousands of projects in its portfolio. www.pdt.com.au Format: 240mm x 240mm Binding: Hardcover with Dust Jacket Pages: 80 Internal: Full Colour ISBN: 978-0-646-50192-5 Est.Pub.Date: 2009 Rights Available

Only two seats left by John Anderson

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Written by the founder of Contiki, Only two seats left is the incredible story of how a simple idea with a starting capital of just 25 pounds became a worldwide travel company with an internationally recognised ‘iconic’ brand name. To date over two million young people have had the Contiki experience. Only two seats left is one of Australasia’s great untold business success stories. A touching blend of autobiography, business insight and travel tale all rolled into one novel you won’t want to put down. Discover the raw realities of John’s journey of difficulties, failures and also his most valuable secrets to successful entrepreneurship. In this altogether inspiring narrative, Only two seats left exalts the spirit of adventure, fun and passion that inspired John’s personal journey, creating an enthralling and thoroughly entertaining read for anyone who’s ever dreamt of taking that risk and venturing boldly into the unknown... About the author In 1962, John Anderson left New Zealand for England on a one-year trip overseas. He returned some 20 years later with a wife, four children and the international tourism business – Contiki Holidays. John now lives in Marlborough (New Zealand), famous for its Sauvignon Blanc wine. For the last two years has been interviewing ex Contiki staff, passengers, suppliers, travel agents and people the brand has touched. He has searched through his memory, trawled through old company brochures, written material, newspaper clippings and photos. The story that has emerged is quite simply sensational! www.onlytwoseatsleft.com Format: 150mm x 230mm Binding: Paperback Pages: 304 Internal: Two colour text with colour photos and sealed section Est.Pub.Date: 2009 Rights Available