Words from the Wise
December 2016 A few years ago I took on the role of sales representative for the company in Canberra and South East Coast of NSW. Much of the territory had vibrant and at times off beat independent booksellers, yet over the 4 years it has changed and it brings together a few of my thoughts. Other than Smiths Alternative bookshop closing and Electric Shadows closing Canberra City still has its key outlets: one that immediately comes to mind is Dymocks Canberra who holds the record for the store who has shifted most often in those 4 years. I dread the thought of shifting home, or shifting warehouses, but to shift a shop maybe 3 or 4 times in as many years; still, the new location looks great, nestled between a travel agent and David Jones. Taking the trek toward the Great Divide I pass through Cooma where two shops have gone over the 4 year period (we eventually had to do a write off on one of them - lost money). Over the Great Divide in and around the road kill and the ice on the windows of the car you now get to Merimbula to one bookseller - Collins Merimbula, a sturdy business hitched onto the local newsagent (it was once an A&R store). Over the road Booktique has gone after some years. Next town is Bega where there has only been one bookshop for as long as I can remember - Candelo Books - and they have a walk way to a coffee shop to boost the traffic flow. The once busy Batemans Bay will have its last bookshop "Hooked on Books" close in January after years of trying to remain profitable. Sadly the economics of a smaller bookshop and the limited margins don't cut it with the landlords when a frock shop or similar can work on such high margins. In all of these towns you have the choice of the limited offering of the DDS outlets. "Hooked on Books" was also an A&R franchise store. Staying with Batemans Bay for a few words: it was the coastal playground for the Canberra elite to have a weekender and spend vacation time there. What happened? These three coastal towns appear to be buoyant in terms of building growth, so why not bookshop growth? Have readers deserted traditional bricks and mortar at these towns? Or has the online ease of limitless listing of product broken the ability of towns to support two bookstores, or in the case of Batemans Bay, no bookseller? I do not know the answer: I do know for an independent book distributor it makes the cost of the fly away trips more problematic. Yet I enjoy my books and the conquest of keeping our authors and publishers in the main game.
National Library Bookshop
Speaking of the main game I am having some fun looking at the VM side of the displays especially with the star releases from Jimmy, Bruce and our Midnight Oil book. I know where my income comes from so I am delighted to see such VM thrust provided by the Midnight Oil book. David Tenenbaum has planned a media campaign all the way into Christmas and then there is a sting in the tail to come early next year: please keep up the strong VM for this book. I finished All I see is Mud and am really pleased to have this book and with the backing of the author/ publisher we have been given the green light to promote the POD availability globally with some advertising; we now need to tactically work out those foreign destination book outlets. By the way, it is quite similar in its rawness to All Quiet on the Western Front. Also started reading the first volume of the Martin Sharp biography by Lowell Tarling (ETT Imprint). What a startling life amid so many of the keys icons of entertainment and a close friend of Richard Neville. The story is peppered with his experiences with Eric Clapton, Jenny Kee, Richard Walshe, Robert Hughes and so on. Tom (the publisher) is planning a big piece in The Australian and plenty of ABC support. It took me back to the 60's hearing about those things that as a student we had only heard of and wondered about. By the way I was an upstart as a High School student, one who preferred going to Monash and Melbourne Universities for extra curricular activity it did not aid me as I missed university entry by 2 points. I have written elsewhere about Why Warriors Lie Down and Die, however this column has a wider circulation. Richard Trudgen wrote and published in the year 2000, to date it has sold some 40,000 copies without appearing on quintessential databases. I found it when reviewing a list of books on "National Reconciliation Week – Memoir and Social Commentary" and thought that if it was still in print we should pursue. Happy reading and heavy selling. DJ
Dymocks Canberra
Readings Doncaster
December 2016 SHARP 1942 ‐ 1979 A Biography Of Martin Sharp As Told to Lowell Tarl ISBN
9781925416589
Author
Lowell Tarling
Artwork by
Martin Sharp
$ARP
$34.95
Binding
P/B
Height | Width Pages
300
Published
01/12/2016
Category
Biography: general
Publisher
ETT Imprint
Martin Sharp was an integral part of international Pop Art in the 1960s, magnified through his covers for OZ magazine in Sydney and London, his covers for Cream, and posters of Dylan, Hendrix and Donovan. His efforts at making The Yellow House and Luna Park cultural precincts were aided by his screen prints and exhibitions to flaunt the work of others, especially the singer Tiny Tim. In this first of two volumes, Lowell Tarling offers us a way into the enigmatic and reclusive artist, through interviews with Sharp and all of his trusted friends, including artists Tim Lewis, Peter Kingston, Garry Shead, photographers Greg Weight, Jonny Lewis and William Yang, film‐maker Phillippe Mora, actor Lex Marinos, musicians Mic Conway, Jeannie Lewis, Tiny Tim; Richard Neville and Jim Anderson from London Oz. Lowell Tarling was a close friend of Martin Sharp and other Yellow House artists for over forty years and has been recording interviews and discussions with Martin and the rest of us all that time. This is an extraordinary archive of primary source material of those heady and life changing times. ‐ Roger Foley‐Fogg (Ellis D Fogg) Martin Sharp, through this wonderful collage of interviews, reminds us all, that ETERNITY is just around corner. ‐ Jonny Lewis
Phone: 03 9762 9100 | Fax 03 9762 9200 Email: orders@dennisjones.com.au
www.dennisjones.com.au Find us on Facebook Dennis Jones & Associates
1/10 Melrich Road, Bayswater, Vic 3153 ABN 37 064 871 665
Nhulunbuy, NT Author
December 2016
Why Warriors Lie Down and Die
ISBN
9780987387400
Author
Richard Ian Trudgen
$ARP
$39.99
Binding
P/B
Height | Width Pages Published
01/12/2016
Category
Biography: historical, political & military
Publisher
Why Warriors Pty Ltd
“Many books have been written about the Yolngu people of Arnhem Land, Australia. This one is very different. It speaks about the real situation that we face every day, a reality that is hard for people of another culture to imagine.” - Rev. Dr. Djiniyini Gondarra OAM, Yolngu Clan Elder Why Warriors Lie Down and Die is essential reading for anyone interested in Indigenous peoples. It offers deep insights for those who want a greater understanding of the issues involved in achieving true reconciliation, and provides hope and new direction for those searching for the answers as to why “the problems” seem to persist in Aboriginal communities. In Arnhem Land, as in Indigenous communities across Australia, the situation is dire. Indigenous health in Australia is now so bad that 45% of Aboriginal men and 34% of women die before the age of 45. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are also massively over-represented in the criminal justice system. Western Australia incarcerates the Aboriginal people of its State at 9 times the rate of Apartheid South Africa. Why Warriors Lie Down and Die provides a fresh analysis of this crisis and offers examples of how Indigenous people can once again take control of their own lives. Finding the real causes requires the reader to look at it from the other side of the cultural / language divide – the side where the Yolngu people live. The book Why Warriors Lie Down and Die takes us to that side. Told using a blend of critical and exploratory thinking, deep understanding of Yolngu culture, personal experience and powerful story-telling, Why Warriors is used by universities and schools across the country. This is a book for every Australian and is considered by many to be the essential handbook for people working in cross-cultural environments with Aboriginal peoples. Author Information Richard Trudgen has been a pioneering figure in community education and development for the last 43 years; of which the last 35 have been spent working alongside the Yolngu people of North East Arnhem Land. Richard was CEO of Aboriginal Resource Development Services (ARDS) for more than 10 years, where he established Yolngu Radio in 2003. For the last 15 years, Richard has been presenting the Bridging The Gap seminars to audiences across Australia. He is the author of the seminal book on Indigenous culture “Why Warriors Lie Down and Die“. His latest big project is to develop a complete e-learning school in Yolŋu Matha, the Indigenous language of North-east Arnhem Land. Richard speaks Djambarrpuyŋu and in 2015 was a finalist for the NT Senior Australian of the year award. Phone: 03 9762 9100 | Fax 03 9762 9200 Email: orders@dennisjones.com.au
www.dennisjones.com.au Find us on Facebook Dennis Jones & Associates
1/10 Melrich Road, Bayswater, Vic 3153 ABN 37 064 871 665
December 2016
Musquito: Brutality and Exile Aboriginal Resistance in New South Wales and Van Dieman's Land
ISBN
9780994561138
Author
Michael Powell
$ARP
$40.00
Binding
P/B
Published
01/11/2016
Category
Social & cultural history
Publisher
Fuller's Bookshop
Phone: 03 9762 9100 | Fax 03 9762 9200 Email: orders@dennisjones.com.au
Musquito was an aborigine who was active in the resistance to white settlement in NSW and was exiled to Norfolk Island in 1813. When Norfolk Island residents were moved to VDL he became a well known figure in and around Hobart. He was responsible for organising the Tasmanians against white settlement and was hanged for his part of the murders that happened at Grindstone Bay in 1825.
Author Information Michael Powell until recently taught at UTAS and, through his associations from his student days at University of Sydney is organising publicity on Radio National. He will be reviewed in the Mercury and in the Fairfax Media.
www.dennisjones.com.au Find us on Facebook Dennis Jones & Associates
1/10 Melrich Road, Bayswater, Vic 3153 ABN 37 064 871 665
NSW Author
December 2016 Cotter A Novel ISBN
9780975232958
Author
Richard Begbie
$ARP
$30.00
Binding
P/B
Height | Width
207
Pages
366
Published
01/12/2016
Category
Historical fiction
Publisher
Longhand Press
145
Early in 1822 an illiterate nineteen year‐old peasant in County Cork took part in a ‘Whiteboy’ action in the hope of fairer rent and more land for his struggling family. Instead, he was transported to NSW for life. The story that follows will subvert popular notions of the convict experience. Cotter’s alliance with a fierce Aboriginal leader conspired with his second ‘crime’ to introduce him to a world understood by few Europeans. The novel points to a haunting moment in Australia’s story, when white humility and aboriginal knowledge might have combined to produce a kinder stewardship across the ancient land. Few invaders experienced that fleeting possibility as intimately as Garrett Cotter. This is a story of power and exploitation, of betrayal and uncertain redemption. It offers a vivid reimagining of real events in the far wilds of a high country ‘beyond the limits’. ‘An important story of banishment, displacement, and crucial first contact, Cotter also tells of a moving and unlikely friendship between two outcasts. Here is beautiful, assured writing about people and place. A novel for readers of Kate Grenville’s The Secret River.’ ‐ Clara Finlay
Phone: 03 9762 9100 | Fax 03 9762 9200 Email: orders@dennisjones.com.au
www.dennisjones.com.au Find us on Facebook Dennis Jones & Associates
1/10 Melrich Road, Bayswater, Vic 3153 ABN 37 064 871 665
Melbourne, VIC Author
December 2016
the country jesus
ISBN
9780992518714
Author
Colin Talbot
$ARP
$29.99
Binding
P/B
Height | Width
230
Pages
320
Published
01/10/2016
Category
Crime & mystery
Publisher
Moody Place
152
Available Now Traven Collins, a hack St Kilda writer is chosen to run a Writers’ Festival up near The Flinders Ranges. Unfortunately the road to Calangula, the site of this proposed extravaganza, runs past his old town of Story’s Crossing, where he hasn’t been for thirty years. But destiny doesn’t care what Traven thinks, and a mad Kenworth truck forces Traven off the main road onto a side road to Story’s Crossing. The Cross the locals call it. It’s 2008, hot and dry from the Big Drought, and The Cross, like all Aussie towns under stress, seems quieter and smaller than the town he remembers. And in the main street Traven runs into his former Girl Friday, Carmen. He hasn’t seen her for a dozen years, She’s got a new daughter, eleven years old. Hmmm. Well he did have that one drunken night with Carmen…. He runs into Astrid, the little girl who broke his heart way back when they were on the verge of the end of childhood. She’s many years older, like Traven of course, still has the magic, and is in trouble with bad people cooking meth. And he begins to fixate on the death, all those years ago, of his childhood mate Tully, who so loved horses he was named after the mighty Tulloch. As he recalls the troubles and joys of childhood such as the love of his young life Astrid, Traven finds himself drawn into the mystery of his great friend Tully, who died by drowning in the town creek. The creek that hasn’t had water for two years. Tully was a great swimmer, a junior athlete, how could he have drowned? Meanwhile his old girlfriend Astrid has come calling for his help because she’s become involved in the ‘speed’ business. Ice. Crystal Meth. Astrid, who betrayed him so cruelly way back. He’d even left the town behind him and headed for the Big Smoke because Story’s Crossing had been his personal cross to bear…in fact way back the kids used to joke that the stops on the railway line to Adelaide were The Stations of The Cross. So he’s back and he is forced into the role of Small Town Hamlet —avenging the sins of the past, and trying to avoid the trouble that seems to be looking for him. But he can’t avoid it and Death comes looking for its pay-off. And Traven is beginning to wonder what this Writers Festival is all about. After all, it’s set in not in a one-horse town, but a zero-horse town. There will be blood. The Country Jesus, is crime & mystery novel with a love of the bush and wayward tracks. And people die as Traven investigates the ancient crime against his friend, and a modern crime involving his childhood love.
Author Information Colin Talbot: director of the first Melbourne Writers’ Festival, 1986. He co-founded Outback Press, a seminal Australian fiction publisher in the 70s. Founding member of The Digger, a world-famous 70s counter-culture newspaper out of Carlton & author of novels and a non-fiction collection, Greatest Hits & co-writer of songs by Colin Hay, Stephen Cummings, Paul Grabowsky, Ross Wilson & Red Symons. Worked for/on Nation Review, Times on Sunday, The Australian, The Sun, Rolling Stone Australia, Go-Set, Planet, Melbourne Times, Sunday Mail & he edited various magazines. Worked as an actor (big &small screens & La Mama) an extra, a radio producer (2JJ) a coffee maker (The Black Cat) and a rabbitoh (The Flinders Ranges). Schoolboy Chess Champion, and much more! Or less, depending how you see it.
Phone: 03 9762 9100 | Fax 03 9762 9200 Email: orders@dennisjones.com.au
www.dennisjones.com.au Find us on Facebook Dennis Jones & Associates
1/10 Melrich Road, Bayswater, Vic 3153 ABN 37 064 871 665
TAS Author
December 2016 The Shape of Water
Imagined fragments from an elusive life: Sophia Degraves of Van Dieman's Land ISBN
9780995367388
Author
Anne Blythe‐Cooper
$ARP
$29.95
Binding
P/B
Height | Width
234
Pages
240
Published
01/12/2016
Category
Historical fiction
Publisher
Forty South Publishing
153
Her husband was controversial. He was in the press, in the courts and in prison. Her husband was charismatic, voluble and irrepressible. He survived shipwreck, ruin and slander. Her husband was an entrepreneur, industrialist and pioneer. We continue to drink his beer; we still attend his theatre. His legacy is concrete. His place in history is secure. But this is not his story. Sophia Degraves survives only as a silent register of birth and death. Nothing is known of her beyond the children she bore and the death she died. This catalogue says nothing of the privations and aspirations of an invisible colonial woman who built in flesh and blood what the men around her built with water and stone. This is her story, written by imagining what was real. Runner up in the Erica Bell Foundation Literature Award 2015, this book focuses on the life of Sophia Degraves, wife of Peter Degraves, the founder of Cascade Brewery and one of Tasmania’s most prominent early entrepreneurs. “A work of historical fiction in the truest sense. Overall, the effect is of a historical verisimilitude that sweeps us along as if we were walking beside Sophia in the shadow of Mount Wellington. It is a thoroughly charming book that brings to life a woman and a period that are both fascinating.” ~ Rohan Wilson, author and co-judge of the 2014 Erica Bell Literary Awards
Phone: 03 9762 9100 | Fax 03 9762 9200 Email: orders@dennisjones.com.au
www.dennisjones.com.au Find us on Facebook Dennis Jones & Associates
1/10 Melrich Road, Bayswater, Vic 3153 ABN 37 064 871 665
Pambula, NSW Author
December 2016
The Waterfowl Are Drunk!
ISBN
9781925052282
Author
Kate Liston‐Mills
$ARP
$22.99
Binding
P/B
Height | Width
200
Pages
78
Published
01/12/2016
Category
Short stories
Publisher
Spineless Wonders
130
Kate Liston‐Mills’ The Waterfowl Are Drunk! is a series of short stories set in the author’s hometown, Pambula, on New South Wales’ far south coast. A fox stalks a nest of hatching swans, loving parents deal with their child’s Down syndrome diagnosis, a close‐knit community mourns a death, a teenager is forced to give up an afternoon of surfing to spend time with her Nan. ‘Kate Liston‐Mills’s lush but precise prose and fresh perspective gives this collection about the tough stuff of ordinary life immense energy, beauty and warmth. That she manages to get depth of character and intense sense of place in such a slim collection is a true wonder, as is her ability to show the inherent drama and tragedy of everyday life without every straying into sentimentality or bleakness.’ EMILY MAGUIRE
Author Information KATE LISTON‐MILLS lives in Pambula and works as a journalist, writer, poet and teacher. Her works have been published in the Sydney Morning Herald, Daily Telegraph, Writer’s Edit, Prowlings, Tertangala, TIDE and the South Coast Writers Centre.
Phone: 03 9762 9100 | Fax 03 9762 9200 Email: orders@dennisjones.com.au
www.dennisjones.com.au Find us on Facebook Dennis Jones & Associates
1/10 Melrich Road, Bayswater, Vic 3153 ABN 37 064 871 665
December 2016
Thirroul, NSW Author Loopholes
ISBN
9781925052299
Author
Susan McCreery
$ARP
$22.99
Binding
P/B
Height | Width Pages
160
Published
01/12/2016
Category
Short stories
Publisher
Spineless Wonders
LOOPHOLE, noun. 1. An escape route from a sticky situation. 2. A chink in the system that allows us to circumvent or avoid consequences. Susan McCreery’s perfectly‐formed microfictions provide glimpses into the travails of everyday existence – of family life, relationships, ageing and loss. Her characters are typical humans – flawed yet admirable, frustrating and frustrated. Told with wit and compassion and honed with a wordsmith’s skill, McCreery’s Loopholes makes us see ourselves and each other differently. Ranging in length from a page to four lines, Susan McCreery's vivid glimpses into diverse lives and situations will amuse, shock and inspire you. ELIZABETH WEBBY AM
Author Information SUSAN MCCREERY is a writer from Thirroul, NSW. Her microfiction has been published widely. Her short fiction have been published in Sleepers Almanac, Award Winning Australian Writing (2010, 2012, 2013), and Island. A professional proofreader for the past fifteen years, she finds even working on a cookbook can benefit her own writing. She was awarded an Australian Society of Authors Mentorship in 2014.
Phone: 03 9762 9100 | Fax 03 9762 9200 Email: orders@dennisjones.com.au
www.dennisjones.com.au Find us on Facebook Dennis Jones & Associates
1/10 Melrich Road, Bayswater, Vic 3153 ABN 37 064 871 665
December 2016
TAS Author
Enterprise Risk and Ruin
Steven Walker is a retired F111 pilot who restored a coaching inn at Oatlands, studied for a PhD and wrote the most entertaining and informative history of Tasmania more or less all at once. The stage‐coach was major 19thC infrastructure and its development is the story of communication, growth and entrepreneurial competition. Stage‐coaches were targets for bush rangers, run by monopolists, operated through the night and required thousands of horses and tonnes of feed.
The Stage-coach and the development of Van Diemen’s Land and Tasmania ISBN
9780994561190
Author
Steven Walker
$ARP
$40.00
Binding
P/B
Published
01/11/2016
Category
Australasian & Pacific history
Publisher
Fuller's Bookshop
Phone: 03 9762 9100 | Fax 03 9762 9200 Email: orders@dennisjones.com.au
The first case of road rage in Tasmania is detailed here, and three of the successful coach operators were women. This is not only an economic history it is great fun and full of great Tasmanian characters.
www.dennisjones.com.au Find us on Facebook Dennis Jones & Associates
1/10 Melrich Road, Bayswater, Vic 3153 ABN 37 064 871 665
TAS Author
December 2016
Tasmanian Whisky ‐ the Devil’s Share A rod trip in search of Tasmanian whisky ISBN
9780646916552
Author
Bernard Lloyd
$ARP
$54.95
Binding
H/B
Height | Width
270
Pages
376
Published
01/11/2016
Category
Cookery, Food and Drink: Alcoholic beverages
Publisher
TAS Food Books
Phone: 03 9762 9100 | Fax 03 9762 9200 Email: orders@dennisjones.com.au
Redrawing the boundaries of Tasmania into four whisky districts and then journeying across each one, over four years Tasmanian whisky historian and well‐respected writer Bernard Lloyd visited every Tasmanian whisky distillery, including Australia’s first, to discover their distinctive and innovative ways of Tasmanian whisky making. His pioneering journey shows how Tasmania’s native peats and barley strains, its climate and its water, together with its people —farmers, scientists, maltsters, brewers, distillers, coppersmiths, coopers, lawmakers, excise officers and brand ambassadors— combine to make the island’s world‐renowned whisky spirits.
210
> The book also features: > Tasmania’s Whisky Districts: maps and guide > The inner workings of all Tasmania’s whisky distilleries explained by each distiller > Tasmania’s whisky ingredients > Whisky Tasting Notes from expert taster Yuri Chlebnikowski > Images of rare Tasmanian whisky bottles and their labels > Archival records and never-seen-before images of colonial whisky distilleries and their departed spirits > Emerging Tasmanian distilleries > Colourful stories of colonial and contemporary whisky devils, rapscallions, moonshiners and scoffers > An Australia-wide Where To Try and Buy Tasmanian Whisky guide
www.dennisjones.com.au Find us on Facebook Dennis Jones & Associates
1/10 Melrich Road, Bayswater, Vic 3153 ABN 37 064 871 665
TAS Author
December 2016
Nestled amongst the foothills of Mt Wellington, Hobart combines heritage charm with a modern lifestyle in a setting of exceptional beauty. Hobart is a city defined by its geographical position, history and heritage.
Discovering Hobart a street‐by‐street pictorial guide ISBN
9780994576101
Author
Warren Glover
Photographer
Paul Brendan County
$ARP
$34.95
Binding
H/B
Height | Width
240
Pages
176
Published
01/11/2016
Category
Travel & holiday guides
Publisher
TAS Food Books
Phone: 03 9762 9100 | Fax 03 9762 9200 Email: orders@dennisjones.com.au
Classical examples of Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian and Retro architecture are preserved throughout the city, adding to its unique character. It’s no wonder Lonely Planet has called Hobart one of the top 10 spots to visit in the world right now. This beautifully designed and photographed collectable book, produced by two passionate locals, is an informative guide to more than 70 of Hobart’s iconic buildings and cultural icons.
250
www.dennisjones.com.au Find us on Facebook Dennis Jones & Associates
1/10 Melrich Road, Bayswater, Vic 3153 ABN 37 064 871 665
Battery Point, TAS Author
December 2016
Tailored Tasmania 2 is your launch pad for exploring the island like a local. It’s packed with even more secrets than edition one, covering the best places to eat, play, shop and stay. Whether you’re a local wanting to try a novel watering hole or a visitor seeking a tourist trail less travelled, you’ll find something new in these pages. We know Tassie well and have discovered gems the locals love to share with you. We want you to love this place as much as we do. We think you will.
Tailored Tasmania 2 What the Locals Love ISBN
9780980280067
Author
Alice Hansen
$ARP
$39.95
Binding
H/B
Height | Width
216
Pages
220
Published
01/12/2016
Category
Travel & holiday guides
Publisher
Alice Hansen
Phone: 03 9762 9100 | Fax 03 9762 9200 Email: orders@dennisjones.com.au
216
www.dennisjones.com.au Find us on Facebook Dennis Jones & Associates
1/10 Melrich Road, Bayswater, Vic 3153 ABN 37 064 871 665
VIC Author
December 2016 Ngoanyana A South African Story ISBN
9781925556025
Author
John Nieuwenhuysen
$ARP
$34.95
Binding
H/B
Height | Width
235
Pages
96
Published
01/12/2016
Category
Autobiography: general
Publisher
Melbourne Books
180
Ngoanyana: A South African story is a vivid portrayal of growing up White in apartheid‐era South Africa. John Nieuwenhuysen’s privileged upbringing on a South African farm as the grandson of a prosperous Irish‐born ‘potato king’ contrasted starkly with the impoverished lives of the property’s African and ‘Coloured’ workers and their families. His story combines love and nostalgia for a place and country of great beauty, with sadness and remorse at the cruelty and discrimination of the harsh practices of apartheid, and customary White farmer rule. Combining one man’s personal history with that of his nation, Ngoanyana is a poignant story, honestly told, with lessons for us all about political power, the problems still faced by South Africa, and reconciliation.
Author Information John Nieuwenhuysen AM is an emeritus professor of economics at Monash University in Melbourne, and a fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences of Australia. He holds the degrees of MA (Natal) and PhD (London School of Economics). Born in South Africa in 1937, he emigrated to Australia in 1963, where he began his academic career, working for twenty-six years at the University of Melbourne. Currently a board member of the Australian Multicultural Foundation, and chair of the board of the (Monash Prato) Bill Kent Foundation, his many earlier roles have included deputy chancellor of RMIT University; visiting professor at King’s College, London; chief executive of the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA); foundation director of the Monash Institute for the Study of Global Movements; and foundation director of the Commonwealth Government’s Bureau of Immigration, Multicultural and Population Research. John has chaired four Victorian State Government inquiries. One of these, in 1986, led to a radical and liberalising overhaul of the State’s liquor laws, which has stood the test of time. In 2003 John received the Order of Australia for this work, and for his contribution to independent public and private sector research on multicultural, immigration, equity, indigenous, taxation, labour and industry issues.
Phone: 03 9762 9100 | Fax 03 9762 9200 Email: orders@dennisjones.com.au
www.dennisjones.com.au Find us on Facebook Dennis Jones & Associates
1/10 Melrich Road, Bayswater, Vic 3153 ABN 37 064 871 665
Malvern, VIC Author
December 2016
The Great Ocean Road Sea Breeze and Surf ISBN
9780975091234
Author
Bryce Dunkley
Foreword By
John Landy
$ARP
$49.50
Binding
H/B
Height | Width
260
Pages
240
Published
01/09/2015
Category
Regional & national history
Publisher
Ides Publishing
265
Available Now The Great Ocean Road is world class. Stunning rock formations crafted by nature, wild ocean bordered by mountains and flowing rivers with fern gullies. Road number B100, the Great Ocean Road has it all as it curves along 243 kilometres of coastline in south west Victoria, Australia. In Sea Breeze and Surf the reader is enticed through the gateway of Geelong, Bellarine Peninsula and Discovery Coast for a journey along this world famous iconic road. Along the way there are fascinating destinations to experience - the renowned surfing mecca of Bells Beach, imposing lighthouses, numerous waterfalls, sculptured rock stacks, exemplified by the Twelve Apostles, and seaside villages, each with its own distinctive character. Panoramic views and diverse landscapes have inspired musicians, artists and writers; ocean waves have enticed surfers and fishermen; plentiful rainfall and lush vegetation have attracted dairy farmers and vignerons. There is something here for everyone - residents, holiday makers, weekenders and travellers. Sea Breeze and Surf invites readers to enjoy photographs of this spectacular coastline, taken from both ground and air, meet some of the people who passionately call it home and marvel at the exciting activities that tempt the adventurous.
Phone: 03 9762 9100 | Fax 03 9762 9200 Email: orders@dennisjones.com.au
www.dennisjones.com.au Find us on Facebook Dennis Jones & Associates
1/10 Melrich Road, Bayswater, Vic 3153 ABN 37 064 871 665
December 2016
Fortitude Valley, QLD Author Confessions of a Timeshare Salesman
ISBN
9780994609403
Author
Wes York
$ARP
$19.95
Binding
P/B
Height | Width
210
Pages
136
Published
01/10/2016
Category
Business studies: general
Publisher
Wesley Allen
135
So I am going to ask this straight out: >Are your sales down? >Are your targets harder to hit? >Are you expected to sell more? >Are you sabotaging your own success? The old saying is so true "Nothing happens until a sale is made!" However, in todays competitive environment many people don't understand that there is a formula that will increase your sales. The Confessions of a Timeshare Salesman will guide you through the sales formula leaving you with only 1 outcome, SUCCESS. If the average sales person only reads 1 sales book per year, then be above the average and read this book. I have asked this question many times, "If you had the chance to be a professional Sales Person, Doctor or Lawyer, what would you be?" I would be a salesperson... Timeshare is renown to be the hardest form of sales, however the sales techniques and strategies can be transferred to any industry. "Did you ever think it would be possible that your clients would be asking to purchase your product or service before you showed them the price?" When you learn this you will master the art of selling. Learn the formula and you can write your own pay cheque... TODAY is YOUR day!!
Phone: 03 9762 9100 | Fax 03 9762 9200 Email: orders@dennisjones.com.au
www.dennisjones.com.au Find us on Facebook Dennis Jones & Associates
1/10 Melrich Road, Bayswater, Vic 3153 ABN 37 064 871 665
December 2016
Terrigal, NSW Author Reboot Your Thinking 28 Days to Think Different, Be Better ISBN
9780646960395
Author
Nick Bowditch
$ARP
$29.95
Binding
P/B
Height | Width
216
Pages
240
Published
01/11/2016
Category
Self‐help & personal development
Publisher
Michael Hanrahan Publishing
216
Available Now
Nick Bowditch is a successful (and unsuccessful) entrepreneur, a storyteller, a marketer, an addict, a mental health advocate, a sexual abuse victim and a sufferer of Post‐Traumatic Stress Disorder. He’s also a survivor. Reboot Your Thinking is about how he uses 28 daily themes – including fun, mindfulness, boldness, happiness, kindness, shame, guilt, anger, failure, resilience and connection – to think differently and move further towards being the best version of himself. This workbook is full of practical strategies to help you: ‐ recognise and deal with fear ‐ overcome low self‐esteem ‐ reflect on and learn from the difficult times in your life ‐ find your authentic self ‐ become more connected with others ‐ improve your life every day. Learn how to see the world through your eyes, listen to the words being said about you with your own perspective, and be kind to yourself.
Author Information Terrigal NSW
Phone: 03 9762 9100 | Fax 03 9762 9200 Email: orders@dennisjones.com.au
www.dennisjones.com.au Find us on Facebook Dennis Jones & Associates
1/10 Melrich Road, Bayswater, Vic 3153 ABN 37 064 871 665
North Sydney, NSW Author
December 2016
My Big Breast Adventure or How I Found the Dalai Lama in My Letterbox ISBN
9780994448590
Author
Jennifer McDonald
$ARP
$24.95
Binding
P/B
Height | Width Pages
222
Published
01/12/2016
Category
Autobiography: general
Publisher
For Pity Sake Publishing
In mid‐December 2013 Jennifer McDonald was diagnosed with breast cancer, an infiltrating lobular carcinoma to be exact. Up until the moment of diagnosis she’d thought she was pretty in tune with her body, but she sure as hell didn’t see this coming. There’s no breast cancer in her family and she has three sisters, two older and one younger, none of whom have been diagnosed with anything more than an easily dispatched colorectal polyp. This prompted her son, 13 at the time, to ask the aunt who looked after him while she was in surgery, “Why did it have to be my mum?”…Why indeed. In a bid to make sense of what was happening to her, Jen started writing a series of blogposts entitled My Big Breast Adventure while undergoing, if you’ll pardon the expression, the ‘pointy‐end’ of treatment throughout 2014 and 2015. With funny and provocative titles like Cut, Poison, Burn…and Laugh, Dying and Other Inconveniences, What the FEC? and The Girl with the Dolphin Tattoo, Jen blogged 32 times over that two year period garnering an avid following and touching many people’s lives. Her oncologist, who’s mentioned many times in various posts, has written the Foreword for the book that this blog has now become. Here’s a sample of what he and others have said: “No patient going through cancer just wants ‘support’. At best, they would like the huge, scary roller-coaster called ‘treatment’ to stop and let them off. At least, they would like to meet someone else on the ride who can give words to the experience - and make some sense of it all. Jen McDonald is that person.” Author Information Jennifer (or Jen to her friends) is a Sydney Australia-based publisher, communication professional and writer. Born and raised in Brisbane she was schooled at Somerville House and attended the Queensland University of Technology, completing a Bachelor of Business Communication majoring in Journalism and Public Relations. For nearly 30 years she has run public relations firm Blackie McDonald with her journalist husband, Tony Blackie, consulting to local and international organisations such as Symantec Corporation, Lindemans Wines, Medtronic, RSM Australia, Telstra, Sprint Corporation, Qantas Airways and SBS. In 2008 she founded Epiphany Communication and launched a blog which, to date, includes posts on My Friend the Headache, a book that’s currently under construction; a travelogue on the Drawn to India art tour of Rajasthan and My Big Breast Adventure, a series of posts on her recent diagnosis and treatment for breast cancer, now available as a book. Jen’s first published work, Vegetarian Vampires and What We Can Learn From Them, also started off as a series of blogposts on Deepak Chopra’s The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success. In 2014, Jen founded For Pity Sake a new type of publishing company that’s helping to recast how things are done in that industry by putting writers and readers first.
Vegetarian Vampires And What We Can Learn From Them Author
Jennifer McDonald
ISBN
9780992521851
$ARP
$29.99
Binding
H/B
Height|Width Category
148 105 Self-help & personal development
Published
01/04/2015
Pages
68
Have you ever read a self-improvement book and wondered how on earth the sage advice can be put to practical use? If yes, then Vegetarian Vampires and What We Can Learn From Them is the book for you. Each of the laws in Deepak Chopra's The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success is examined in a series of essays by Jennifer McDonald, a run-of-the-mill person, small business owner and working mother. She's certainly no guru but drawing from her own ordinary life experience Jennifer takes these laws out for a spin, and then imparts her sometimes surprising, usually off-centre yet always authentic conclusions.
December 2016
Port Melbourne, VIC Author Unexpected Rewards Travelling to the Arctic with a Mobility Scooter ISBN
9781925442472
Author
Maureen T. Corrigan
$ARP
$24.95
Binding
P/B
Height | Width
229
Pages
336
Published
01/06/2016
Category
Travel & holiday
Publisher
Vivid Publishing
152
Have you ever packed your bags for a holiday and wondered whether you’d forgotten anything? Passport, plane ticket, hotel booking... But what if you also had to remember to find out whether you could use the shower in your hotel? Or how many steps you had to climb to get to your room? Or whether you could get on and off the trains in the country you were travelling to? These are only some of the challenges facing a traveller who happens to have mobility issues. When Maureen Corrigan, a former medical doctor and health administrator, developed multiple sclerosis she began to make a series of adaptations in her life in order to be able to continue doing the things she loves – chief among them, travel. With her practical spirit and her inability to take ‘no’ for an answer, Maureen is an inspiration to us all, whether or not we have mobility issues. Her latest adventure, to Norway and the Arctic, provides us with a fascinating insight into how those adaptations play out in real life, as well as taking us on a journey to the starkly stunning vistas of the land of the midnight sun.
Author Information For many years, Dr Maureen Corrigan was a medical practitioner who worked in a broad range of healthcare roles, from general practitioner to CEO. She retired early as a result of developing multiple sclerosis (MS). Maureen is now able to pursue her many other passions, including travel and writing, which has led her to say, ‘I sometimes think getting MS was the best thing that happened to me!’
Phone: 03 9762 9100 | Fax 03 9762 9200 Email: orders@dennisjones.com.au
www.dennisjones.com.au Find us on Facebook Dennis Jones & Associates
1/10 Melrich Road, Bayswater, Vic 3153 ABN 37 064 871 665
VIC Author
December 2016 The Clan
ISBN
9781925272581
Author
Anya Sput‐Stern
$ARP
$25.00
Binding
P/B
Height | Width
195
Pages
204
Published
01/11/2016
Category
Memoirs
Publisher
Hybrid Publishers
130
Arriving in post‐war Australia with nothing – neither language nor money – Anya and a group of people from Poland formed strong friendships, sharing each other’s joys and disappointments as they adjusted to a new life. Anya taught herself English and, following her passion for writing, began to draft stories about what everyday life was like for migrants at the time. With a keen eye for detail and a sensitive ear for conversation, she has created a significant testament to the resilience of this group of people.
Author Information Anya Sput‐Stern was born in Poland, survived the Holocaust and migrated to Australia in the late 1940s. She has had two books published, Images and Reflections, and On the Other Side of the River, and her poetry and stories have appeared in many publications, including in Poland and USSR.
Phone: 03 9762 9100 | Fax 03 9762 9200 Email: orders@dennisjones.com.au
www.dennisjones.com.au Find us on Facebook Dennis Jones & Associates
1/10 Melrich Road, Bayswater, Vic 3153 ABN 37 064 871 665
Melbourne, VIC Author
December 2016
Who was Sylvia? A Biography of Sylvia Breamer ISBN
9780646942698
Author
Ralph L. Marsden
$ARP
$29.95
Binding
P/B
Height | Width
205
Pages
272
Published
01/09/2016
Category
Biography: general
Publisher
Screencrafts Productions
145
Sylvia Breamer is a name now almost forgotten in film history, yet once she seemed destined to reach the top of the Hollywood acting profession. In 1918 the American fan magazine Photoplay hailed her " one of the acting finds of the year... Dusky, sensuous, sweet, a facile mirror to all of the voluptuous and most of the tender emotions..." Beautiful, talented and dedicated to her craft, Sylvia starred in films for such distinguished actors as Cecil B. De Mille, Maurice Tourneur, Sidney Franklin and Edwin Carewe. Who was Sylvia?, based on extensive original research, tells for the first time the enthralling life story of one of the first Australian born Hollywoods stars.
Author Information Ralph Marsden is a Melbourne based writer with long professional experience in many aspects of the motion picture and television industries in Australia and overseas. As a writer he has contributed articles on Melbourne's theatre history to the Victoria Theatres Trust quarterly, On Stage, as well as to other publications. Who was Sylvia?, a biography of and Australian born stage and silent screen actress, Sylvia Breamer, is his first published book.
Phone: 03 9762 9100 | Fax 03 9762 9200 Email: orders@dennisjones.com.au
www.dennisjones.com.au Find us on Facebook Dennis Jones & Associates
1/10 Melrich Road, Bayswater, Vic 3153 ABN 37 064 871 665
December 2016 Dying: I'll Do It My Way! Issues, Insights and Ideas for managing death ISBN
9780994431400
Author
Prof. Dr. Doeke Post
$ARP
$29.95
Binding
P/B
Height | Width
208
Pages
176
Published
01/11/2016
Category
Sociology: death & dying
Publisher
Gateway Information Solutions
132
In this book, Prof. Dr. Doeke Post covers the many questions that arise towards the end of life. His purpose is to stimulate a discourse. Giving power of attorney to a trusted person in the spirit of the patient's decisions about the type of medical treatment, but also the termination of life, is an empowering and progressive stride both for health and humanity. Health - or rather, ill health - is a personal choice that requires a critical dialogue between the medical community, family members, religious leaders and of course, one's own concerns - all addressed within a legal framework. The current debate about euthanasia has gone on in the Netherlands for over 70 years and this book provides a clear and balanced guide to the questions surrounding the end of life. Doeke Post also provides suggestions on how to regulate timely power of attorneys. The book is an analysis and vision from fifty years of experience in healthcare practice and policy. Recommended for professionals and lay people who are struggling with end-of-life issues.
Phone: 03 9762 9100 | Fax 03 9762 9200 Email: orders@dennisjones.com.au
www.dennisjones.com.au Find us on Facebook Dennis Jones & Associates
1/10 Melrich Road, Bayswater, Vic 3153 ABN 37 064 871 665
NSW Author
December 2016 feelosophy of Birth
ISBN
9780994573704
Author
Brooke Martin
$ARP
$39.95
Binding
P/B
Height | Width
212
144
Pages Published
01/06/2016
Category
Pregnancy, birth & baby care
Publisher
Melanie Spears
Available Now Feelosophy of Birth is more than just a journal. It is an opportunity for change, for women to reconnect with their strength and wisdom that may have been lost as the birth process evolved from a deeply connected inner knowing to its present place of doubt and disconnect. Using the Feelosophy of Birth journal is a way to restore a woman’s faith in herself and her body as she brings her baby into being.
ALSO AVAILABLE 2017 Gratitude Diary
Phone: 03 9762 9100 | Fax 03 9762 9200 Email: orders@dennisjones.com.au
Author
Melanie Spears
ISBN
9780994556400
$ARP
$35.95
Binding
P/B
Height | Width
214
Pages
450
Published
01/10/2016
Category
Stationery items
Publisher
Melanie Spears
124
To Be Grateful For "What Is" Has Been My Personal Path To Freedom. When we stop to allow and fully accept the reality of this current moment ‐ NOW ‐ a calmness is revealed and available to us. With this diary, we are hoping for you also, to find the inspiration to stop, smell the roses, and take stock of what is truly important, in a world that appears to be turning in an ever increasing pace. Take a moment each day to breathe and ask yourself the following questions... What is it that you are currently grateful for? What is good? What is working and what is valuable? In your daily planner you will notice a space at the beginning of each day to journal these thoughts. You will be amazed at how this very simple practice and commitment will expand for you what is good and what is true! There is an old saying "where your attention goes, Energy flows". It takes just 5 minutes and the positive effects will last a lifetime...Your lifetime. We wish you an abundant and evolutionary year and would love to hear about your experiences and miracles you will inevitably encounter.
www.dennisjones.com.au Find us on Facebook Dennis Jones & Associates
1/10 Melrich Road, Bayswater, Vic 3153 ABN 37 064 871 665
WA Author
December 2016 Masters of Menu Recipe Book 2 ISBN
9780646957821
Author
Scott Arnold‐Eyer
$ARP
$50.00
Binding
H/B
Height | Width
220
220
Pages Published
01/09/2016
Category
Cookery / food & drink etc
Publisher
Cystic Fibrosis WA
Available Now In celebration of Menu Magazine turning 10 years old, publisher Scott Arnold-Eyers marks the milestone by putting together a second recipe book featuring recipes from some of the best cafes, bars, and restaurants that have featured in the magazine during this time. Masters of Menu Recipe Book 2 contains 51 recipes from well-known chefs and venues throughout W.A., as well as a few from families affected by Cystic Fibrosis. Cystic Fibrosis is a disease of the respiratory system but less is known about its effect on the other organs of the body. Whilst most people would recognise a food pyramid with vegetables and grains at the bottom and protein at the top, the pyramid is turned upside down for children with CF. Finding it difficult to absorb the goodness from food, children living with CF require a very high calorie diet and many will take up to 40 enzyme tablets a day to aid with digestion. High calorie meals can also be delicious for anyone wanting to indulge, within moderation of course. “In 2008 my wife gave birth to a beautiful girl named Jade. Shortly after her birth she was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis and since then we have done what we can to help raise money for this cause. The first edition of Masters of Menu was a great success which is why we decided to do it again with new chefs, venues and recipes. All profits from this book once again will be donated to helping those with Cystic Fibrosis”. Scott Arnold-Eyers explains. Masters of Menu Recipe Book
Phone: 03 9762 9100 | Fax 03 9762 9200 Email: orders@dennisjones.com.au
Photography
David Ball
ISBN
9780646552224
$ARP
$34.95
Binding
H/B
Height | Width
220
Pages
116
Published
01/05/2011
Category
Cookery / food & drink etc
Publisher
Cystic Fibrosis WA
www.dennisjones.com.au Find us on Facebook Dennis Jones & Associates
220
1/10 Melrich Road, Bayswater, Vic 3153 ABN 37 064 871 665
Enfield, SA Author
December 2016
The New Retail Revolution Bricks and Mortar Stores are not Dead Just Different ISBN
9781922118424
Author
Joanna Arhontis
$ARP
$29.95
Binding
P/B
Height | Width
227
Pages
190
Published
01/11/2016
Category
Sales & marketing
Publisher
Global Publishing Group
152
Now Available How a bricks and mortar store can Survive and Thrive in the fast evolving technological world. International author, speaker and retail business consultant, Joanna Arhontis, has been in the retail trade running her own business for over a decade and in retail, in some form, all her working life...hence her philosophy Life is Retail, Retail is Life. Joanna, in this book, unstintingly shares her amazing wealth of knowledge. Her strategies will ensure that your bricks and mortar retail outlets will not only survive but will be more successful than ever before. YOU’LL LEARN: • How to survive and make money in this fast evolving online economy • The vital 7 steps to minimising your expenses and maximising your profits • How to use online and social media to dramatically increase your sales and the amount of customers through your doors • How to create ‘Out of the Box’ strategies to help you run a successful retail store • To understand and build your image and branding without it costing you a fortune • How to win customers and keep them forever in both your online and bricks and mortar stores. • Why you absolutely MUST use goal setting in both your personal and business life.
Phone: 03 9762 9100 | Fax 03 9762 9200 Email: orders@dennisjones.com.au
www.dennisjones.com.au Find us on Facebook Dennis Jones & Associates
1/10 Melrich Road, Bayswater, Vic 3153 ABN 37 064 871 665
Runaway Bay, QLD Author
December 2016
Banish the Bitch and Bring Out the Babe
ISBN
9781925471052
Author
Lisa B.
$ARP
$29.95
Binding
P/B
Height | Width
229
Pages
272
Published
01/11/2016
Category
Family & relationships
Publisher
Lisa B
152
‘An intriguing prescription and road map for relationship success’. Kirkus review Are you searching for your Mr Right? Between these covers, you will learn the NEW rules of love. You will discover how to tap into your irresistible, adventurous side to attract a strong, loving man who adores you. Do you believe all the good men are taken? Are you totally confused as to what men really want? Are you with man you love, but you’re not in love with him? Do you always end up wearing the pants in a relationship? Are you dying to find a man who will take the lead for once? Do you long to have children but you haven't found your Mr Right? Do you doubt you will ever find a man who can appreciate your strengths? Do friends already in relationships say - ‘I can’t believe you are still single.’ Do you feel like you HAVE to be with a man in order to feel happy? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then this book is for you. Let's talk about relationships, dating and love. By mastering and balancing your masculine and feminine energy you will learn how to: ♥ Become a woman who attracts quality men ♥ Choose the right man for you ♥ Create excitement and chemistry in your relationship ♥ Reignite the spark in your relationship ♥ Know when it’s time to leave a relationship If you are contemplating leaving your relationship or considering going through a divorce, read this book first! There are things you need to know before hand, there are things you need to know moving forward. There are things you need to know about you and him. Divorce can leave you upset and it can leave you depleted of your self confidence - You will learn how to reclaim YOU again. You will learn some of the mistakes you may have made and why you may have made them. Learn how balancing masculine and feminine energy changes EVERYTHING! Phone: 03 9762 9100 | Fax 03 9762 9200 Email: orders@dennisjones.com.au
www.dennisjones.com.au Find us on Facebook Dennis Jones & Associates
1/10 Melrich Road, Bayswater, Vic 3153 ABN 37 064 871 665
Rose Park, SA Author
December 2016
Navigating Alzheimer's Survival Secrets of a Long Term Carer ISBN
9781925288254
Author
Carolyn Cranwell
$ARP
$29.95
Binding
P/B
Height | Width
230
Pages
172
Published
01/10/2016
Category
Coping with illness & specific conditions
Publisher
Global Publishing Group
150
Available Now There are currently an estimated 50 million people worldwide living with dementia. It is anticipated by Alzheimer's Disease International that this number will almost double every 20 years, reaching 74.7 million in 2030 and 131.5 million by 2050. International author Carolyn Cranwell has 18 years experience as a self‐taught Alzheimer's carer. This remarkably insightful book is an easy to read account of a carer navigating her family through her husband Richard's diagnosis of Alzheimer's when he was in his early fifties. Carolyn's thought provoking and entertaining style of writing guides the reader gently through sensitive and confronting topics. Her first hand knowledge and expertise will provide confidence to those wanting to help but feeling uncertain how to approach the person with Alzheimer's, the carer or the family. Navigating Alzheimer's aims to break down the barriers surrounding Alzheimer's disease and make it as familiar a topic of discussion to the public as Cancer, Heart Disease and Diabetes. Complelling reading for anyone searching for inspiration, courage and resilience.
Phone: 03 9762 9100 | Fax 03 9762 9200 Email: orders@dennisjones.com.au
www.dennisjones.com.au Find us on Facebook Dennis Jones & Associates
1/10 Melrich Road, Bayswater, Vic 3153 ABN 37 064 871 665
Dandenong Ranges, VIC Author
December 2016
Tallwood
ISBN
9780994563828
Author
Amanda Kool
$ARP
$29.99
Binding
P/B
Height | Width
227
Pages
530
Published
01/10/2016
Category
Fantasy
Publisher
Satalyte Publishing
150
Available Now It took just two weeks for the world to end. Those who survived fled underground to build a new life, while otherworldly clean up crews prowled the surface, looking for stragglers. Over generations, mankind adapted. She kept quiet, kept her animals quiet. She abandoned sound, made talk with her hands. She changed her weapons, her way of killing. She stayed underground like the rabbit, acting like the prey. Noise brought death. The city of Recondite is struggling with a population already too large to sustain. Its Custodian must find a new home for half the denizens. But inside the city itself, people are disappearing. The thing mankind fears most is on the surface.
Author Information Amanda Kool lives in the outer foothills of the Dandenong Ranges in Victoria. She has been writing stories since she was eight years old, starting on her mother’s old typewriter. While her day job as a Technical Writer keeps both her menagerie (two dogs, one cat, and eight chickens) and her mortgage fed, she spends her downtime writing crime, weird, and post-apocalypse fiction. Over the years she has written everything from short fiction, to scripts, to role-playing scenarios, to three solo novels. Amanda also co-authored 1000 Mettle Folds with Australian Horror writer Steve Gerlach and wrote the children’s story, The Paper Fox (illustrated by her brother, Jeremy). The Paper Fox, an interactive story for IOS devices, won critical acclaim for its artwork and design, and garnered the 2014 iKids award for best eBook. Phone: 03 9762 9100 | Fax 03 9762 9200 Email: orders@dennisjones.com.au
www.dennisjones.com.au Find us on Facebook Dennis Jones & Associates
1/10 Melrich Road, Bayswater, Vic 3153 ABN 37 064 871 665
December 2016
Yarra Valley, VIC Author Smudgy in Monsterland
ISBN
9780994563804
Author
Paul Rasche
$ARP
$29.99
Binding
P/B
Height | Width
227
Pages
330
Published
01/10/2016
Category
Fantasy
Publisher
Satalyte Publishing
150
Available Now It is the thousandth year of the Third Reich, and the Solar System is under the control of mysteriously absent Fuhrer Heinrich Himmler. Odo, our protaganist, is a 10 year old boy who lives on a vast amusement park in orbit around Neptune. After his parents are killed in a Satanic terrorist attack, Odo is sent to live at an orphanage. Here, he is beaten and humiliated by the other orphans, until his fear of death leads him into a demon's trap, and he finds himself tricked into an eternity of previously‐unimaginable torment. With nothing but his wits and deepening insanity to guide him, Odo wages a bizarre, intense, and bloody war against his tormentors, culminating in a meeting with Satan himself.
Author Information Paul Rasche is an author and illustrator from Melbourne’s Yarra Valley, where he lives with his charming wife and PlayStation®. Smudgy In Monsterland is his first novel, but there will probably be a sequel or two later on.
Phone: 03 9762 9100 | Fax 03 9762 9200 Email: orders@dennisjones.com.au
www.dennisjones.com.au Find us on Facebook Dennis Jones & Associates
1/10 Melrich Road, Bayswater, Vic 3153 ABN 37 064 871 665
Sydney, NSW Author
December 2016
And the Son Will Rise
ISBN
9781925346954
Author
Danielle Hircock
$ARP
$24.95
Binding
P/B
Height | Width
227
Pages
330
Published
01/09/2016
Category
Biography: historical, political & military
Publisher
Inspiring Publishers
152
Available Now And the son will rise is a true story of courage, hope and survival, following the experiences of 18‐year‐old Douglas Cumper of the 24th AIF (Australian Imperial Forces) battalion during the First World War. Determined, venturesome and strong‐spirited, Doug embarks on a perilous journey to the Western Front. Through confronting horrors of the front line, with his mates, he begins to question the value of life and how a turn of events can quickly tip the balance between life and death. With trepidation, his family back home in Australia anticipates his return, while Doug feels the weight of new challenges, as he is forced to leave the past behind, becoming responsible for those men under his leadership. And the son will rise demonstrates a great truth: that mateship is an anchor to the community of soldiers who share the goal of surviving, and returning home…
Author Information I grew up in the western suburbs and later attended Western Sydney University (WSU) for my bachelor degrees and University of Canberra to complete my Doctorate of Philosophy. I am a teacher with the School of Humanities and Communication Arts at WSU. My areas of interest are creative nonfiction; Australian history, phenomenological inquiry; photography and film studies. I am a creative spark: I love the theatre, film, music, books, poetry and photography. I strongly believe the written word has the power to lift the heart and stir the soul. Everything is within reach.
Phone: 03 9762 9100 | Fax 03 9762 9200 Email: orders@dennisjones.com.au
www.dennisjones.com.au Find us on Facebook Dennis Jones & Associates
1/10 Melrich Road, Bayswater, Vic 3153 ABN 37 064 871 665
December 2016 A Darker Magic This Way Comes Merlin's Secrets Part One ISBN
9781910819654
Author
Carmel Niland
$ARP
$19.95
Binding
P/B
Height | Width
203
Pages
498
Published
01/06/2016
Category
Fantasy
Publisher
Carmel Niland
127
A Darker Magic This Way Comes is the first tale in Merlin's Secrets, a series of five books. It is an epic and fast‐paced story of love and war, knights and wizardry, angels and goddesses and the cosmic clash between Darkness and Light. It re‐imagines the Arthurian legend, as narrated by Merlin. But who is this Merlin? Set in the turbulent and brutal times of the fifth and sixth century, Merlin also writes of his love for a fairy from the Otherworld, Emily Charlotte Hughes, a high school student from twenty first century Exeter in Devon. Throughout the hundred years of the Merlin's Secrets series, Emily and Merlin swap the narrator role to give the reader both contemporary and historical insights into the characters and the story. But the young lovers will be separated by their complex destinies and will only have a short amount of time together. The characters are engaging; Emily lives the life of a modern intelligent sixteen year old, yet she falls in love with someone who has a squillion hits on Google, and whom she knows has been dead for fifteen hundred years. Merlin, like an ancient prophet, meditates in caves where he has been known to talk with archangels. He has the ability to become entangled with evil and not be tarnished by it. In A Darker Magic This Way Comes, the young lovers engage with Moloch, the Prince of Lies, and Morgana, a sorceress of immense power, when Emily, whom they call the Chosen One, is abducted. She has to find the answer to why she is "chosen" in this exhilarating mix of adventure, myth, and magic where nothing is as it first seems.
Author Information Carmel Niland, a successful senior bureaucrat in NSW, was for over thirty years an outspoken civil servant involved in leading agencies on women, racial equality, human rights, disability services and child protection. Surprisingly, parallel to her life in the public sector was an inner world deeply rooted within English history and within that her particular interest in the great Arthurian legends. Carmel lives in Sydney, this is her first novel.
Phone: 03 9762 9100 | Fax 03 9762 9200 Email: orders@dennisjones.com.au
www.dennisjones.com.au Find us on Facebook Dennis Jones & Associates
1/10 Melrich Road, Bayswater, Vic 3153 ABN 37 064 871 665
Award Winner
December 2016
Platypus ‐ World's Strangest Animal ISBN
9780987328915
Author
Elizabeth Parer‐Cook
$ARP
$39.95
Binding
H/B
Height | Width
205
Pages
72
Published
01/10/2015
Category
Natural history
Publisher
265
Zaurora Books
Phone: 03 9762 9100 | Fax 03 9762 9200 Email: orders@dennisjones.com.au
The platypus is a remarkable semi‐aquatic mammal found only in Australia. Along with the echidna, it lays eggs like a bird, walks like a reptile and has existed for millions of years. One of the world's strangest looking animals, it is so unusual that when it was first examined by European naturalists they thought it was made up of various animals sewn together ‐ a hoax ‐ with a bill and webbed feet like a duck, a tail like a beaver and venomous spurs. People have always been fascinated by these cute, beguiling little creatures. However, many of their habits remain a mystery as they are largely nocturnal and difficult to spot in the wild. This book will take you on a journey into the bizarre world of t he platypus and echidna ‐ the world's only egg‐laying mammals ‐ and offers clues as to where in Australia you may go to see the se intriguing animals. Written and photographed by Emmy award‐winning wildlife filmmakers, David Parer and Elizabeth Parer‐Cook, this book incorporates up‐to‐date scientific knowledge about the platypus with fresh new photographs of the animal's unique behaviour. Featured are extremely rare images of baby platypus interacting with their mother inside their nest deep underground and mesmerising photographs of pairs courting in the wild.
www.dennisjones.com.au Find us on Facebook Dennis Jones & Associates
1/10 Melrich Road, Bayswater, Vic 3153 ABN 37 064 871 665
Price Reduction
December 2016 Wild About You!
The Sixties Beat Explosion in Australia and New Zea ISBN
9781891241284
Author
Ian Marks
Author
Iain McIntyre
WAS
$39.95
$ARP
$29.95
Binding
P/B
Height | Width
254
Pages
352
Published
01/03/2011
Category
Biography: arts & entertainment
Publisher
Verse Chorus Press
200
The astonishing outpouring of rock 'n' roll in the 1960s in Australia and New Zealand gave birth to such iconic bands as the Easybeats, the Masters Apprentices, Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs, the Purple Hearts, and the Missing Links. It also launched the careers of a generation of musicians who would go on to greater, international fame with their later groups (the Bee Gees, AC/DC, Little River Band, and more. In 'Wild About You', authors Ian D Marks and Iain McIntyre offer profiles of 35 of the most important bands who made the scene. The book is profusely illustrated with many classic images by the great rock photographers of the period (in particular Jim Colbert and Colin Beard, who were heavily involved in this project, as well as photos and ads from Go‐ Set and Everybody's, rare posters and more from the bands' personal collections. It also includes the authors' Top 100 Beat and Garage Songs and a detailed discography, as well as an introduction by Ian McFarlane. 'Wild About You' is destined to be the definitive work on this crucial period in music, and compulsory reading for Sixties obsessives and garage‐band enthusiasts everywhere.
Phone: 03 9762 9100 | Fax 03 9762 9200 Email: orders@dennisjones.com.au
www.dennisjones.com.au Find us on Facebook Dennis Jones & Associates
1/10 Melrich Road, Bayswater, Vic 3153 ABN 37 064 871 665
Price Reduction
December 2016 Feral Dilemma
The Life of a Ranger on Sub‐Antarctic Macquarie Island ISBN
9780992551308
Author
Michael Anderson
WAS
$24.95
NOW
$9.95
Binding
P/B
Height | Width
232
Pages
320
Published
01/08/2015
Category
Autobiography: general
Publisher
Forty South Publishing
150
This is the story of an extraordinary job, in an extraordinary place. As one of the rangers, Michael Anderson was there to eradicate the cats and control the rabbits. Feral cats, European rabbits, black rats and house mice were introduced to Macquarie Island back in the sealing days. Sub‐Antarctic Macquarie Island is a thin sliver of land cast adrift amidst the world's greatest ocean, 1500 kilometres south east of Hobart, Tasmania. The plateau that stretches most of the length of the island slopes steeply to narrow coastal terraces and storm‐lashed, rocky shores. The climate is vicious: an average 280 days of strong wind a year, 90 days at gale force. On most days some form of precipitation falls, whether rain, drizzle, hail or snow. In summer the island is home to around four million penguins and tens of thousands of seals, as well as albatrosses and several species of burrow‐nesting seabirds. This book is both the personal response of a ranger working to eliminate feral cats in a most challenging environment, and a philosophical probing into this "feral dilemma". The book immerses the reader in a world of sub-zero temperatures, gales, stink and struggle contrasted with the glory of an aurora or the majesty of an albatross. The narrative is immediate, raw and colourful, yet sometimes also lyrical. It is a marriage of science and poetry, told by a man who has fallen in love with a wild island. - Janet Fenton, author of Win & Clyde
Phone: 03 9762 9100 | Fax 03 9762 9200 Email: orders@dennisjones.com.au
www.dennisjones.com.au Find us on Facebook Dennis Jones & Associates
1/10 Melrich Road, Bayswater, Vic 3153 ABN 37 064 871 665
Spotlight on Australia Reader's Digest World Atlas
Australia A Celebration
ISBN
9781922083685
ISBN
9781922083982
$ARP
$59.95
$ARP
$29.99
Binding
H/B
Binding
H/B
Height|Width Category
358 267 Earth sciences
Height|Width Category
262 225 Earth sciences
Published
01/01/2014
Published
01/06/2014
Pages
432
Pages
320
Publisher
Reader's Digest
Publisher
Reader's Digest
An atlas is more than just a series of maps. It is a comprehensive guide to the world in which we live, and provides insights into the innumerable unique features of our world - from politics to vegetation zones, from population distribution to heritage sites. Continuing a 52-year tradition as one of the leading producers of atlases and expertly edited knowledge about our planet, this stunning new edition of the Reader's Digest World Atlas is an indispensable and fascinating reference. In an ever-changing world, we all need a reliable resource to understand where news is happening, where the Earth's natural resources are found, where people live and work, what different landscapes look like and what forces shape our world. With this handsome atlas in your hands, you'll discover so many new things. And you'll do so faster, and more enjoyably, and with a level of complete trust that only Reader's Digest can provide.
Australia is an upbeat, quirky and sometimes humorous look at Australia and Australians - the land, its people and its wildlife - and what we value about our past that makes us proud now. Records, statistics, key dates, essential facts and achievements are presented in charts and lists, and supplemented by surprising information and intriguing stories about the people who shaped our nation - the famous and the infamous. Fact spreads give thumbnail basics of topics such as prime ministers, buildings and classic Australian films. 'Then and now' spreads, which are largely pictorial. Throughout are poems and pertinent quotes. Photographic spreads highlight landscapes and wildlife. This engaging celebration of Australia is both an almanac and photographic record, the words and pictures coming together to create a vibrant picture of the country in which we live.
-224 maps created using state-of-the-art digital mapping techniques. -Vibrant 3-D landscape modelling combined with a large-page format offers an
Dog Ear Cafe
Females on the Fatal Shore
How the Mt Theo Program beat the curse of petrol sniffing
Australia's Brave Pioneers
Author
Andrew Stojanovski
Author
Susanna de Vries
ISBN
9781921665066
ISBN
9780958540872
$ARP
$24.95
$ARP
$19.95
Binding
P/B
Binding
P/B
Height|Width Category
233 155 Cultural studies
Height|Width Category
234 153 Biography: general
Published
01/09/2010
Published
01/08/2009
Pages
336
Pages
412
Publisher
Hybrid Publishers
Publisher
Pirgos Press
Dog Ear Cafe is a true-life adventure story about how one Aboriginal community beat the odds and defeated petrol sniffing. It tells of the Mt Theo Petrol Sniffing Program: a story of culture clash, of two lines of fire that meet in the desert night, of partnerships that cross Australia's racial divide. Woven throughout are humour, taboos, bush mechanics, hope and tragedy. In a colloquial and narrative manner, this book invites the reader to a deeper analysis of the assumptions behind white and black economics, indigenous alcoholism, welfare dependency and the failure of well intended policy and programs. Hidden in the subtext is a mud map for reproducing successful partnerships with indigenous Australians.
These are true stories of 12 brave women who sailed to the colonies in Australia's founding years. These tales of women triumphing over adversity document the early decades of a nation and are told with great panache by Susanna de Vries who has inherited the Irish gift for storytelling. Letters and portraits help bring these women to life and describe the dangers and deprivations of pioneering. Every Australian should know these women's stories and be proud of them.
The Mt Theo Program was founded in 1994, when half the teenage population of Yuendumu were sniffing. Eight years later no one sniffed, and ex-sniffers had become youth leaders and community workers. The elders of Mt Theo used their traditional bush knowledge to turn lives around.
Phone: 03 9762 9100 | Fax 03 9762 9200 Email: orders@dennisjones.com.au
www.dennisjones.com.au Find us on Facebook Dennis Jones & Associates
1/10 Melrich Road, Bayswater, Vic 3153 ABN 37 064 871 665
Spotlight on Australia Thrust
Bells
The Simon Anderson Story
The Beach, The Contest, The Surfers
Author
Simon Anderson
Author
Michael Gordon
Tim Baker ISBN
9780975703731
ISBN
9780646549149
$ARP
$19.95
$ARP
$19.95
Binding
H/B
Binding
H/B
Height|Width Category
307 237 Biography: sport
Height|Width Category
255 255 Surfing, windsurfing, water skiing
Published
01/06/2011
Published
01/04/2011
Pages
212
Pages
264
Publisher
Three Crowns Media
Publisher
Woolamai Publishing
In October 1980, struggling with small waves on the fledgling pro tour, Simon Anderson stuck three fins on a surfboard and changed surfing forever. Now, for the first time, on the 30th Anniversary of his historic breakthrough, Simon tells the entire remarkable story of how a kid from Collaroy graduated to Narrabeen and then took on the surfing world. Three decades after he took a dilemma to inspire a revolutionary solution, Simon is in high demand as a shaper to the world's best surfers and continues to influence the course of surfing history. From longboards to short, singles to twins to thrusters, Aussie titles to the pro tour, Simon's story mirrors the progression of modern surfing. With tales from surfing legends such as; Phil Jarratt, Derek Hynd, Andrew Kidman, Hugh McLeod, and Terry Fitzgerald along with photos by Hugh McLeod, Peter Crawford, Frank Pithers, Jeff Divine, Peter Simons, Mick McCormack, Dan Merkel
The story of Bells Beach is much more than a powerful narrative about the world's longest running board riding event, a contest that began as a rally half a century ago and became the Rip Curl Pro. It is the story of a collection of fearless pioneers who discovered this iconic bigwave beach and made it their own. It is the story of Australian surfing, from its amateur roots, through the rebellious 1960s and the country soul era of the early 1970s to the professionalism of today. It is the story of how a tiny cottage industry became a global empire. Most of all, it is the stories of the people who surf at Bells, especially those who make the annual Easter pilgrimage and compete for the most coveted trophy on the world tour.
The Great Big Book of Aussie Inventi
An A-Z of Australian Bush Creatures New Edition
Author
Chris 'ROY' Taylor
Author
Myke Mollard
ISBN
9781921526206
ISBN
9781921526275
$ARP
$19.95
$ARP
$19.95
Binding
P/B
Binding
P/B
Height|Width Category
330 250 Picture books
Height|Width Category
300 230 Picture books
Published
01/10/2014
Published
01/08/2014
Pages
32
Pages
48
Publisher
Alto Books
Publisher
Alto Books
With over 100 amazing Aussie inventions! The Great BIG Book of Aussie Inventions takes you on a colourful, panoramic journey from the Aussie bush to the coast and introduces you to some of the weird, whacky and amazing inventions that have come from the land Down Under. Most people know popular Aussie inventions such as the boomerang, the Hills Hoist and the Lamington. But did you also know that Aussies invented the army tank, plastic money and shoe polish? You'll have hours of fun discovering and learning about Australia's well known and more obscure inventions.....try and find the elusive Bunyips hidden on each page.
Phone: 03 9762 9100 | Fax 03 9762 9200 Email: orders@dennisjones.com.au
The original, large format editions of Australian Bush Creatures have now been through 8 reprints with over 12,000 copies in print. This standard format paperback edition in bookshelf friendly format of 300 x 230 mm was the result of many book trade requests. From Abalone to Zebra Finch, and the hundreds of creatures in between, this delightfully crafted book explores Australia's amazingly varied wildlife shown in its natural habitat. Over 400 land, sea and air-born creatures are organised alphabetically using a mixture of common, scientific and aboriginal names. Each A-Z plate also explores Australia's varied landscapes, both natural and introduced. Every page is a journey of discovery for the reader, with many animals as difficult to instantly recognise here, as they are in the bush. To help locate and identify all the bush creatures depicted, informative plates follow the main A-Z sections and form a visual appendix that will have the reader cross referencing for years to
www.dennisjones.com.au Find us on Facebook Dennis Jones & Associates
1/10 Melrich Road, Bayswater, Vic 3153 ABN 37 064 871 665
Spotlight on Australia A-Z Aussie Slang Dictionary
A hilarious collection of Aussie Jokes
The ‘true blue’ A-Z dictionary Author
Elly Cridland
Author
Tara Wyllie
ISBN
9781925367508
ISBN
9781925367577
$ARP
$17.95
$ARP
$19.99
Binding
P/B
Binding
P/B
Height|Width Category
198 128 Slang & dialect humour
Height|Width Category
210 135 Slang & dialect humour
Published
01/07/2016
Published
01/09/2016
Pages
176
Pages
200
Publisher
MarZocco Consultancy
Publisher
MarZocco Consultancy
Bursting with over 1000 definitions, the Aussie Slang Dictionary is a fun and easy way to grasp Australia's varied language. You'll never be lost for words with this collection of colourful sayings. From 'aerial ping-pong' (AFL) to 'on the wrong tram' (to be following the wrong train of thought) and finishing up with some verbal diarrhoea (never-ending blather), your mind will be brimming with useful (and not so useful!) sayings for your next run-in with a true Aussie character. Learn to decipher, speak and enjoy the every-changing and continually expanding Australian language with this great dictionary compiled by Elly Cridland. Selling points: Popular with foreigners and Australians alike Great for souvenir shops and airports A best seller with travellers An entertaining and fun read for all ages
With page after page of hilarious and cheeky jokes, you’re bound to be the life of any party. This laugh-out-loud joke book includes over 400 jokes for every occasion. Great for speeches, ice breakers at parties, weddings, get-togethers and just a good old laugh on your own. You and your friends will be left in stitches with this gut-busting collection of Aussie jokes. Good one, mate!
Aussie Slang Down Under
Aussie Phrases Down Under
A-Z Guide to Aussie Slang
A-Z Guide to Aussie Phrases
Author
Diane McInnes
Author
Dianne McInnes
ISBN
9781876561093
ISBN
9781876561024
$ARP
$9.95
$ARP
$9.95
Binding
P/B
Binding
P/B
Height|Width Category
210 148 Language: reference & general
Height|Width Category
210 148 Language: reference & general
Published
01/12/2014
Published
01/12/2014
Pages
72
Pages
84
Publisher
Pictorial Press Australia
Publisher
Pictorial Press Australia
This book is checkers with colourful Australian slang. This unique dialect is widely spoken across Australia and manifests experiences from the country's broad history. From borrowing Aboriginal words, through convict roots, the gold rush and bush ranging years to the First World War, these words have emerged to depict fundamental aspects of the Australian character and identity. .
Phone: 03 9762 9100 | Fax 03 9762 9200 Email: orders@dennisjones.com.au
These phrases add flavour and colour to the Australian language. Australian English is rich with phrases that reflect experiences from the country's history. Aussies have a unique sense of humour, wit, rhymes, flash language, the bizarre experiences of the bush and the beach. So enjoy learning to express yourself like a 'tru-blu' 'dinky di' Aussie.
www.dennisjones.com.au Find us on Facebook Dennis Jones & Associates
1/10 Melrich Road, Bayswater, Vic 3153 ABN 37 064 871 665
Spotlight on Australia 1001 Cool Jokes
1001 Cool Freaky Facts
Author
Glen Singleton
Author
Glen Singleton
ISBN
9781743520703
ISBN
9781743520710
$ARP
$9.99
$ARP
$9.99
Binding
P/B
Binding
P/B
Height|Width Category
234 153 Humour & jokes (Children's / Teenage)
Height|Width Category
234 153 Children's / Teenage: general non-fiction
Published
01/08/2015
Published
01/12/2015
Pages
208
Pages
208
Publisher
Hinkler Books
Publisher
Hinkler Books
1001 Cool Gross Jokes
101 Cool Science Experiments
Author
Glen Singleton
Author
Glen Singleton
ISBN
9781743632918
ISBN
9781743520680
$ARP
$9.99
$ARP
$9.99
Binding
P/B
Binding
P/B
Height|Width Category
234 153 Humour & jokes (Children's / Teenage)
Height|Width Category
234 153 Science & technology: general
Published
01/04/2015
Published
01/04/2015
Pages
208
Pages
208
Publisher
Hinkler Books
Publisher
Hinkler Books
101 Cool Magic Tricks
1001 Cool Riddles & Tongue Twisters
Author
Glen Singleton
Author
Glen Singleton
ISBN
9781743520697
ISBN
9781743638446
$ARP
$9.99
$ARP
$9.99
Binding
P/B
Binding
P/B
Height|Width Category
234 153 Hobbies, quizzes & games (Children's /
Height|Width Category
234 153 Hobbies, quizzes & games (Children's /
Published
01/04/2015
Published
01/08/2015
Pages
208
Pages
208
Publisher
Hinkler Books
Publisher
Hinkler Books
Phone: 03 9762 9100 | Fax 03 9762 9200 Email: orders@dennisjones.com.au
www.dennisjones.com.au Find us on Facebook Dennis Jones & Associates
1/10 Melrich Road, Bayswater, Vic 3153 ABN 37 064 871 665
Children's Titles
December 2016 Yagan ISBN
9781925383881
Author
Alex Kopp
Illustrator
Glenn Lumsden
$ARP
$15.00
Binding
P/B
Height | Width
195
129
Pages Published
01/12/2016
Category
History & the past: general interest (Children's / Teenage)
Publisher
Green Barrow Publishing
Yagan (c. 1795‐1833) was a Nyoongar man from the Perth area who resisted white settlement until he was shot in the back and killed. There was a war on: a war which it is time to acknowledge.
Annette Kellerman ISBN
9781925383874
Author
Leo Gamble
Illustrator
Milan Ristic
$ARP
$15.00
Binding
P/B
Height | Width
195
125
Pages Published
01/12/2016
Category
History & the past: general interest (Children's / Teenage)
Publisher
Green Barrow Publishing
Annette Kellerman (1887‐1975) contracted polio as a young child in Sydney, but it did not stop her from becoming a world famous long distance swimmer, a vaudeville star in America and Europe, and a megastar of silent movies. Phone: 03 9762 9100 | Fax 03 9762 9200 Email: orders@dennisjones.com.au
www.dennisjones.com.au Find us on Facebook Dennis Jones & Associates
1/10 Melrich Road, Bayswater, Vic 3153 ABN 37 064 871 665
December 2016
Children's Titles
Tassie Devils and Marshmallows Backpack Jack and Bella's Epic Adventure ISBN
9780980280074
Author
Alice Hansen
$ARP
$24.95
Binding
H/B
Height | Width
216
Pages
32
Published
01/12/2016
Category
Picture books
Publisher
Alice Hansen
TAS Author
Backpack Jack and Bella are off on an epic Tasmanian adventure. They have only a compass and torch to guide them. Oh, and a talking Wombat named Wellington. Along the way they’ll find beautiful beaches, stand on the edge of the world and eat many apples. Will they find a Tasmanian devil on their mission?
Author Information
216
Phone: 03 9762 9100 | Fax 03 9762 9200 Email: orders@dennisjones.com.au
Alice Hansen is a Tasmanian writer who loves her home turf. She has published seven books including best seller A Devilish Tale reaching 180 million households worldwide through BBC’s Fast Track and raising more than $8,000 for the Tassie Devil Appeal. She has written for Australian Traveller Magazine, Jetstar, Sunday Style, Luxury Travel and more. Her photography has appeared in Italian Vogue. Alice pursued a tennis scholarship in America, travelled extensively overseas and now resides in Hobart.
www.dennisjones.com.au Find us on Facebook Dennis Jones & Associates
1/10 Melrich Road, Bayswater, Vic 3153 ABN 37 064 871 665
Children's Titles
December 2016
Noisy Nature
Nature Noisy is a new look at developing early language by listening to the sounds of the Australian bush, outback and waters. This board book introduces young learners to some different animals making some interesting sounds. Have fun with your child imitating the sound of a green tree frog and others whilst cleverly teaching acuitive listening. Helpful for parents and children whose home language is not Standard Australian English. It supports creative and conversational style book reading. Learning Guide for little ones:
ISBN
9780994417008
Author
Mandy Kuhne
$ARP
$16.50
Binding
Board
Height | Width
180
Pages
20
Published
01/09/2016
Category
Early learning / early learning concepts
Publisher
Mandy Pandy Books Australia
Phone: 03 9762 9100 | Fax 03 9762 9200 Email: orders@dennisjones.com.au
VIC Author
180
Introduces early language sounds in an interactive way Develops listening skills by using pitch and sound variations Encourages vocal play and spontaneous speech production Increases understanding of sound and image association With vivid colours the original illustrations bring this book beautifully to life.
www.dennisjones.com.au Find us on Facebook Dennis Jones & Associates
1/10 Melrich Road, Bayswater, Vic 3153 ABN 37 064 871 665
December 2016
Children's Titles
Everything but the Kitchen Sink ISBN
9781925545036
Author
Josette Hennessy
Illustrator
Lara Sim
$ARP
$16.95
Binding
P/B
Height | Width
240
Pages
32
Published
01/12/2016
Category
Picture books
NSW Author
Will Squirt ever understand Dad’s funny way of speaking? In his quest to do so, Squirt may just discover the most powerful language of all — that of the heart. Join a boy and his slang‐slinging dad in this fun, rhyming journey through some of Australia’s most popular idioms. — best taken with a grain of salt!
Author Information Josette was raised on a farm in Gunnedah, NSW, where she kept company with dogs, cows, and her five older siblings — not necessarily in that order. Owing to this earthy upbringing, she quickly became fluent in two languages: English and ‘Australian’.
260
It wasn’t until much later, when Josette grew up to become an English language teacher, that she began to contemplate just how tricky all our slang words and idioms can be for those learning English, including young Aussie kids! Cue lightbulb moment: why not create a rhyming picture book that deals with just that! Everything but the Kitchen Sink materialised. Aside from Australia, Josette has taught in the UK and France. Word games and punning around make her very happy. These days she lives both in Newcastle and the hope that she will one day beat her brother at a game of Scrabble.
Illustrator Information
Publisher
Little Steps Publishing
Phone: 03 9762 9100 | Fax 03 9762 9200 Email: orders@dennisjones.com.au
Lara Sim is a whimsical visual communicator who links vintage sentimentality with modern techniques. What began as a hobby to document the world around her developed into a career after she dived into a Diploma in Illustration in Australia, and a B.A. in Illustration in the UK. Thanks to a childhood spent on merchant navy ships, she is greatly influenced by sea and travel. Her colourful illustrations reflect the harmony of the setting sun on a clear day at sea, and her attention to detail reflects the millions of stars in the night sky. www.dennisjones.com.au Find us on Facebook Dennis Jones & Associates
1/10 Melrich Road, Bayswater, Vic 3153 ABN 37 064 871 665
December 2016
Children's Titles
NSW Author
Tom Brown, Sit Down!
ISBN
9781925545067
Author
Nicole L. Steevens
Illustrator
Olivia Godbee
$ARP
$24.95
Binding
H/B
Height | Width
200
Pages
32
Published
01/12/2016
Category
Picture books
Publisher
Little Steps Publishing
250
Tom Brown just won’t sit down. He can run, play, and jump up and down, but sitting is a whole other issue.
Author Information Nicole L Steevens has worked in the field of Special Education for over a decade and is a lifelong lover of children’s literature. She has a Masters in Special Education and a Bachelor of Primary Education from the University of Sydney. Nicole has loved working with children in Australia and the United Kingdom and last year specialized in teaching literacy to Aboriginal (First Nation) children in rural British Columbia, Canada. Nicole was inspired to write the Tom Brown, Sit Down series to introduce young children (ages 3-7) to a character who is cheeky and out-of-the-ordinary. She has always admired and appreciated the way that children, both with and without special needs, fall in love with picture books and their characters. Later this year Nicole will be running a Crowdfunding Campaign on Kickstarter to raise awareness of and pre-sell her first picture book, Tom Brown, Sit Down.
Illustrator Information Olivia recently completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts at the National Art School. Her style is influenced by the impressionist art movement as well as illustrators Beatrix Potter, A.A. Milne and Ludwig Bemelmans. She is a perpetual daydreamer with a nostalgic love for the past. Growing up, she had a wonderful Cabbage Patch doll, Henrietta, that became more friend than toy, and she believes in the magic of bringing all
Phone: 03 9762 9100 | Fax 03 9762 9200 Email: orders@dennisjones.com.au
www.dennisjones.com.au Find us on Facebook Dennis Jones & Associates
1/10 Melrich Road, Bayswater, Vic 3153 ABN 37 064 871 665
December 2016
VIC Author
Children's Titles I Hate Rules
ISBN
9781925545128
Author
Alley Bucci
Illustrator
Lauren Mullinder
$ARP
$16.95
Binding
P/B
Height | Width
270
Pages
32
Published
01/12/2016
Category
Picture books
Publisher
Little Steps Publishing
230
Nicholas loves causing mischief and mayhem for his mother. What does anyone need rules for anyway? A funny and sweet cautionary tale about why doing as you’re told has its uses (now and again).
Author Information The author, Alley Bucci, has previously successfully published two other childrens picture story books and one junior chapter book. She writes fun books that children gravitate to, her books have a positive message gently sprinkled through. Alley is mother to three beautiful children. The author lives in Berwick, Victoria.
Illustrator Information
Lauren is an Australian illustrator who has been practising since 2009, working as an in-house medical illustrator for Digital Media, SA Health and currently as a freelance illustrator. Lauren works with bright, playful colours and illustrates across a range of styles, specialising in digital work.
Phone: 03 9762 9100 | Fax 03 9762 9200 Email: orders@dennisjones.com.au
www.dennisjones.com.au Find us on Facebook Dennis Jones & Associates
1/10 Melrich Road, Bayswater, Vic 3153 ABN 37 064 871 665
NSW Author
Children's Titles
December 2016
Elvira and the Pilliga Mouse ISBN
9781925117981
Author
Pat Clarke
Author
Graeme Compton
$ARP
$24.95
Binding
H/B
Height | Width
297
Pages
76
Published
01/12/2016
Category
Picture books
Publisher
Little Steps Publishing
210
Elvira, a wedge‐tailed eagle from the city, forms an unlikely friendship with a country mouse with attitude named Pookie. Together they journey to the Pilliga Forest in search of Pookie’s family, and Elvira goes in search of something equally hard to find: the secret of happiness. Author Information Originally from Western Sydney, it was at a mature age that Pat Clarke decided to embark on a second career as a writer. She had always loved stories, and as a child had enjoyed the works of Enid Blyton, as well as telling a few originals of her own. Pat has since published four books. Howie the Yowie follows her previous titles A One-Eyed Chook Called Sheila, The Magic Forest of Goonoo and The Flying Lesson. Now living in Dubbo, Pat finds inspiration in the beautiful Goonoo State Forest, near where her family have a property called ‘Spring Creek’. She hopes her writing will create a love and respect for the Australian wildlife and flora. Illustrator Information Graeme Compton is an award-winning portrait, wildlife and fantasy artist whose first love is illustration and cartoons. The 2013 Grand Champion of the Gunnedah Art and Pottery Exhibition, Graeme has been selected as a finalist two years running in the Mortimer Art Prize, and has numerous high commendations for his work. His collaboration with Pat Clarke began in 2012 with the A One-Eyed Chook Called Sheila project. The 2013 publication of this book is a feather in their caps. It is a happy and productive partnership, with two more books in the wings, and now this latest instalment. Graeme is also a piano teacher and loving husband to Donna. A One‐Eyed Chook Called Sheila
The Flying Lesson
Return of the Fox
Author
Pat Clarke /Illustrator Graeme
Author
Pat Clarke /Illustrator Graeme
Author
Pat Clarke /Illustrator Graeme
ISBN
9781925059014
ISBN
9781925117035
ISBN
9781925117585
$ARP
$24.95
$ARP
$24.95
$ARP
$24.95
Binding
H/B
Binding
H/B
Binding
H/B
Height | Width
305
218
Height | Width
305
217
Height | Width
210
Category
Picture books
Category
Picture books
Category
Picture books
Published
01/11/2013
Published
01/04/2014
Published
01/12/2015
Pages
60
Pages
36
Pages
76
Publisher
Little Steps Publishing
Publisher
Little Steps Publishing
Publisher
Little Steps Publishing
Danger, adventure and an unlikely romance await a one‐eyed chook named Sheila and her friends Zelma and Louise, as they race towards the Goonoo Forest in order to escape a chopping block, an eagle and a hungry red fox.
Phone: 03 9762 9100 | Fax 03 9762 9200 Email: orders@dennisjones.com.au
Grandad embarks on a flying lesson involving chooks, lions, pelicans, a Zoo wedding and the Flying Doctor. Can Wally the white cockatoo save the day?
www.dennisjones.com.au Find us on Facebook Dennis Jones & Associates
297
Rufus the fox is returning to the Goonoo Forest to seek revenge... but the one‐eyed chook and her pals stand in his way. Can love, courage and friendship save the day? The third book of adventures for Sheila the One‐Eyed Chook.
1/10 Melrich Road, Bayswater, Vic 3153 ABN 37 064 871 665
December 2016
NSW Author
Children's Titles Heather Feather
ISBN
9781925545005
Author
Diana Wilson
Illustrator
Jessica Freeman
$ARP
$19.95
Binding
P/B
Height | Width
240
Pages
132
Published
01/12/2016
Category
Picture books
Publisher
Little Steps Publishing
210
Heather Feather is a baby emperor penguin from Antarctica. She sets off in this environmentally‐concerned information story, all the way around Australia. Join her and learn about the coastal cities and animals she sees, as well as the degradation of habitat, and pollution, that really gets her goat. Author Information Diana was born in Collarenebri, NSW, on a large sheep and wheat station. She went to boarding school at PLC Pymble from the age of ten. After leaving school she did Mothercraft Nursing, and then travelled to USA and Canada. In 1980 she started work as a receptionist for Vita Glow, a subsidiary of Blackmores Limited. It was here that she gained her passion for the environment and her desire to make a difference. Her hero was Marcus Blackmore’s father, Maurice, who stimulated her interest in the environment, health and wellbeing. She became the Environment Manager for Blackmores and was instrumental in setting up Blackmore’s sponsorship of the Manly Environment Centre, now an internationally recognised organisation in its 25th year. Diana worked at Blackmores for fifteen years and left to start a business with her husband Jay. It was during this time that Diana decided to take on university study and with Jay’s encouragement she achieved great academic results and was initiated into the Golden Key International Honour Society for high scholastic achievement. She was Runner Up in the Business Women of the Year sponsored by The Sydney Business Review. Jay and Diana’s company has become one of Australia’s largest residential cleaning businesses using only Australian Made environmentally friendly cleaning products. Her book encourages children everywhere to ‘Be Aware and Take Care’ of the environment and is dedicated to her grandchildren, Sienna, Xander, Felix, Grace and Zane. Illustrator Information Jess is an illustrator and designer from Sydney, Australia. She works across a range of mediums combining traditional and digital methods. After studying fine arts and arts management, Jess worked in freelance graphic design and ran a handmade business for a number of years, then switched her focus entirely to design and illustration. She completed a Certificate IV in Design through TAFE (Enmore Design Centre) in 2015, and is currently studying a Diploma of Illustration (Graphic Design).
Phone: 03 9762 9100 | Fax 03 9762 9200 Email: orders@dennisjones.com.au
www.dennisjones.com.au Find us on Facebook Dennis Jones & Associates
1/10 Melrich Road, Bayswater, Vic 3153 ABN 37 064 871 665
December 2016
Children's Titles Hey Warrior Author
Karen Young
Illustartor
Norvile Dovidonyte P/B
ISBN $ARP ISBN
9781925545098 $19.95
H/B
9781925545081
$ARP
$24.95
Height | Width
270
Pages
32
Published
01/12/2016
Category
Picture books
Publisher
Little Steps Publishing
210
Kids can do amazing things with the right information. Understanding why anxiety feels the way it does and where the physical symptoms come from is a powerful step in turning anxiety around. Anxiety explained, kids empowered.
Author Information Karen began her career as a psychologist before she founded www.heysigmund.com, the website that brings the science of psychology to the art of being human. She has an honors degree in psychology and a masters in Gestalt therapy. She lives in Australia with her husband and two children, and has two adult stepchildren. Illustrator Information Norvile graduated art school in Lithuania and completed a bachelor degree of fine photography at the Vilnius Design College. Ever since she can remember, she has been fascinated by children’s storybooks, especially creative illustrations. She lives with her photographer boyfriend who supports and inspires her every day. You can find her works at www.norvile.com
Phone: 03 9762 9100 | Fax 03 9762 9200 Email: orders@dennisjones.com.au
www.dennisjones.com.au Find us on Facebook Dennis Jones & Associates
1/10 Melrich Road, Bayswater, Vic 3153 ABN 37 064 871 665
December 2016
NSW Author
Children's Titles
Baby Joanna and the Woof
ISBN
9781925117776
Author
Helen Parr
Illustrator
Gareth Llewhellin
$ARP
$16.95
Binding
P/B
Height | Width
237
Pages
32
Published
01/09/2016
Category
Picture books
Publisher
Little Steps Publishing
210
What will Baby Joanna’s first word be? Mum hopes that it will be ‘Mum’ . Dad hope that it will be ‘Dad’. But Milly ‐ Woof just wants to join in on all the fun!
Author Information Helen is a Cambridge graduate who swapped a career in the city of London for working in early childhood and primary education when her children were born. She has been writing ever since. Helen grew up in the UK but came to Australia for work in 1995, and now lives with her family on the beautiful mid-north coast of NSW. She loves walks on the beach with the dogs, laughing with friends and amusing her family with her rhymes and stories. Helen takes her inspiration from the countryside and the beaches around her. Her stories are strongly influenced by the people and animals in her life, and her quiet humour shines through in much of her writing. Baby Joanna and the Woof is written for two special children, Isla and Jude, who will not have the privilege of growing old, but are an inspiration as they find joy in almost everything they do. Illustrator Information Gareth Llewhellin is a traditional and digital illustrator, currently represented by the Bright Agency in London. His clients include Hallmark, UK Greetings, Studio Artist and his style is instantly seen as lovable, softly child-like and ranging from contemporary graphic to traditionally painted. From animals to children, Gareth’s illustrations are everlastingly attractive.
Phone: 03 9762 9100 | Fax 03 9762 9200 Email: orders@dennisjones.com.au
www.dennisjones.com.au Find us on Facebook Dennis Jones & Associates
1/10 Melrich Road, Bayswater, Vic 3153 ABN 37 064 871 665
December 2016
Children's Titles Echidnas Can't Cuddle
ISBN
9781925117769
Author
Nieta Manser
Illustrator
Lauren Merrick
$ARP
$16.95
Binding
P/B
Height | Width
270
Pages
32
Published
01/09/2016
Category
Picture books
Publisher
Little Steps Publishing
210
Erik the echidna is feeling sad. His quills make it hard to cuddle his family and friends — nobody likes a spiky hug! But when a few things go astray, Erik finds that his prickly exterior can come in very handy ...
Author Information Nieta Manser has been teaching primary children for the last ten years. As a teacher and mother of four, she passionately believes that children learn best through literature. Nieta uses her teaching experience, as well as her journalism degree, as the springboard for creating her children’s books. She is very excited to debut her published work with Echidnas Can’t Cuddle. Illustrator Information Lauren Merrick has always had a love of illustration and picture books. Growing up, most of her time was spent drawing and painting. This has continued into her adult life and she now works full-time as an illustrator. Lauren has completed a Design Certificate IV and an Advanced Diploma of Design and Illustration at Enmore Design Centre. She has developed her own whimsical illustration style, developing her skills with watercolour and paper cut.
Phone: 03 9762 9100 | Fax 03 9762 9200 Email: orders@dennisjones.com.au
www.dennisjones.com.au Find us on Facebook Dennis Jones & Associates
1/10 Melrich Road, Bayswater, Vic 3153 ABN 37 064 871 665
December 2016
NSW Author
Children's Titles Mystery in Mer
ISBN
9781925117967
Author
Eugenie Lumbers
$ARP
$19.95
Binding
P/B
Height | Width
200
Pages
264
Published
01/12/2016
Category
Children's Fiction
Publisher
Little Steps Publishing
130
Marilla and Jerry are two merfolk who live in the waters of Port Stephens, where they have many friends in the sea and on the shores. Years ago, when she was very small, Marilla’s parents disappeared. Now she only has her grandmother to care for her. On a trip with her dolphin friends up the east coast of Australia, Marilla learns of the mystery of Esmeralda Cove. Convinced it involves the fate of her lost family, she is determined to solve it. Marilla and Jerry embark on a dangerous adventure.
Author Information Eugenie Lumbers spent many years sailing up and down the East Coast of Australia, with holidays in Broken Bay and in Port Stephens, NSW. One of her favourite places for anchoring, swimming and diving off the boat is Fame Cove. Summers just seemed to be so full of sun and sea. Obviously these waters just have to be the home of the merfolk, Marilla, Jerry and their families. Offshore is filled with islands and adventures. The freedom of the sea, the dolphins that play around the bow of a sailing yacht, slapping their tails as you leave their territory, all encouraged Eugenie to write this story. Eugenie trained in medicine and is a medical scientist so her love of science has intermingled with her love of the sea. She is married with three children and five grand children and lives in the bush near Wingham in NSW.
Phone: 03 9762 9100 | Fax 03 9762 9200 Email: orders@dennisjones.com.au
www.dennisjones.com.au Find us on Facebook Dennis Jones & Associates
1/10 Melrich Road, Bayswater, Vic 3153 ABN 37 064 871 665
December 2016
Children's Titles The Secret Place
ISBN
9781925117998
Author
Madeleine Simmons
$ARP
$19.95
Binding
P/B
Height | Width
210
Pages
32
Published
01/12/2016
Category
Children's / Teenage fiction
Publisher
Little Steps Publishing
198
Andrew is leaving behind his childhood on the big and dusty outback property in western NSW, as he and his family move inland to a more settled hills area of the Warrumbungle Mountains. There is the strange and lonely man next door – a recluse around whom much gossip grows; there are everyday farm chores and school work to be done, and a steady trickle of visitors coming to spend time with the family. The biggest misadventure of all is wrought by nature itself as Andrew becomes lost in the rugged back country, amid a destructive bush fire. A charming children’s novel about a boy on the cusp of growing up, leaving his isolated childhood behind him, and finding his place in the wider community.
Author Information Madeleine Simmons enjoys life on the family farm, where she lives with her husband and family. They live a stone’s throw from the village of Nevertire, a name the family aspires to live up to. Life on the farm is fulfilling and busy, with every day full of adventure and challenge. Madeleine has enjoyed a lifetime of reading and telling stories. Raised on Beatrix Potter and Enid Blyton, she began writing in her childhood. Homemade editions of magazines and books were the norm on every rainy day, providing hours of fun for her eager younger siblings. Madeleine loves practicing, teaching and living yoga. Headstands, reading, and writing are her passions – she is still perfecting doing these simultaneously.
Phone: 03 9762 9100 | Fax 03 9762 9200 Email: orders@dennisjones.com.au
www.dennisjones.com.au Find us on Facebook Dennis Jones & Associates
1/10 Melrich Road, Bayswater, Vic 3153 ABN 37 064 871 665
December 2016
TAS Author
Children's Titles
There’s Magic in the Sky! The Story of the Aurora ISBN
9780994495501
Author
Shanna Rudov‐Clark
$ARP
$22.95
Binding
H/B
Height | Width
250
Pages
32
Published
01/11/2016
Category
Natural history - Children’s
Publisher
Tales of Science and Magic
210
Come on a fascinating journey with Maggie and Dr Sci to learn all about how the magical lights of the Aurora are made. You will travel from the Earth's core, fly off to the Sun and then back again to Earth's atmosphere in this tale of science and magic.
Author Information Shanna was born and grew up in Tasmania where she enjoyed walking in the bush and studying the clear night skies around Hobart. She moved to Victoria as a teenager and got a PhD in Aerospace Engineering. Since then Shanna has been busy as a researcher, a lecturer, an engineer and a mother. One of her favourite projects was helping school children design an experiment that was sent into space on the shuttle Columbia. After moving around Australia and overseas, she has finally returned home with her family, while continuing to work remotely for an engineering firm on the mainland.
Phone: 03 9762 9100 | Fax 03 9762 9200 Email: orders@dennisjones.com.au
www.dennisjones.com.au Find us on Facebook Dennis Jones & Associates
1/10 Melrich Road, Bayswater, Vic 3153 ABN 37 064 871 665
December 2016
Children's Titles
Brolga Publishing
Hunty flies with QANTAS ISBN
9781922036988
Author
Steve Murray
$ARP
$9.99
Binding
P/B
Height | Width
200
Pages
24
Published
01/05/2013
Category
Picture books
Publisher
Brolga Publishing
233
Hunty Flies with Qantas is the fourth book in the Hunty the Jet Fighter series.Hunty is a cheeky little Hawker Hunter aeroplane who gets up to all sorts of adventures as he learns about the iconic Australian airline Qantas. He flies from the Sunshine Coast to Melbourne then to Launceston, Seattle, San Francisco and finally back to Tassie.Illustrated with Steve Murray's customary colourful paintings, Hunty's latest adventure will delight his previous fans and entice many new ones. For all who love aeroplanes.
Hunty flies Australia to England ISBN
9781922036735
Author
Steve Murray
$ARP
$9.99
Binding
P/B
Height | Width
200
Pages
24
Published
01/01/2012
Category
Picture books
Publisher
Brolga Publishing
236
From the author of Hunty the Jet Fighter and Hunty at the Grand Prix comes the latest adventure featuring cute Hunty, the adventurous little jet fighter. This is his biggest adventure yet, as Hunty flies across the world, visiting many exciting and picturesque locations on the way, including Ayers Rock, the Taj Mahal, the Matterhorn and Big Ben when he finally arrives in England. Illustrated with Murray's customary colourful paintings, Hunty's newest story is the perfect jaunt for young readers (and big kids) who love aeroplanes.
Author Information Steve Murray was a Captain with Qantas for 21 years and has had a passion for Hawker Hunter planes since he was a 15 year old aviation enthusiast liv‐ing in Africa. In 1995 Steve purchased his very own Hunty and has traced the history of his aircraft. The Hunty series is loosely based on this history. Phone: 03 9762 9100 | Fax 03 9762 9200 Email: orders@dennisjones.com.au
www.dennisjones.com.au Find us on Facebook Dennis Jones & Associates
1/10 Melrich Road, Bayswater, Vic 3153 ABN 37 064 871 665
Hinkler Books
December 2016
Allan Borushek's Calorie, Fat and Charbohydrate Counter 2017 ISBN
9781488905001
Author
Allan Borushek
$ARP
$9.99
Binding
P/B
Height | Width
150
Pages
240
Published
01/12/2016
Category
Cookery for specific diets & conditions
Publisher
Hinkler Books
125
From The Calorie King himself, Allan Borushek, comes this handy up to date guide featuring the largest compilation of Australian food products and fast foods. Also contains information about weight control, sugars, carbohydrates, calories, and more.
Author Information Allan Borushek is a dietitian, biochemist and health educator with over 30 years experience in clinical dietetics, community health education, and public speaking. He is the founder and President of the Family Health Network, a leading publisher, software developer and applications service provider, and has authored and published several books on weight control, heart disease prevention, and diabetes. He is best known for his Top 100 annual best‐seller, The Doctor's Pocket Calorie, Fat & Carb Counter, which has sold more than 10 million copies. Mr. Borushek has received several awards for his health education work in the prevention and treatment of obesity, heart disease and diabetes. He is also the recipient of the National Health Information Award for The Doctor's Pocket Calorie, Fat & Carb Allan Borushek's Complete Food & Excerc
Phone: 03 9762 9100 | Fax 03 9762 9200 Email: orders@dennisjones.com.au
Author
Allan Borushek
ISBN
9781743634592
$ARP
$9.99
Binding
Spir
Height | Width
218
Pages
256
Published
01/07/2015
Category
Diets & dieting
Publisher
Hinkler Books
A food diary is a powerful proven aid for dieters. People who keep food and exercise records not only lose more weight, they are also more likely to keep it off. Allan Borushek s Complete Food & Exercise Diary is a year‐long diary that allows you to set weekly, monthly and yearly targets, track your calorie intake , plan your exercise sessions and graph your weight loss. This diary includes a wealth of information, such as dieting tips, how to reduce fat and sugar in your diet, understanding carbohydrates, the role of exercise, how to examine your eating behaviours and more. It also features a simple calorie counter to help you record your calorie intake.
163
www.dennisjones.com.au Find us on Facebook Dennis Jones & Associates
1/10 Melrich Road, Bayswater, Vic 3153 ABN 37 064 871 665
Hinkler Books
December 2016
Kaleidoscope Colouring Optical Illusions ISBN
9781488906701
$ARP
$12.99
Binding
P/B
Height | Width
190
Pages
96
Published
01/12/2016
Category
Book & paper crafts
Publisher
Hinkler Books
200
Phone: 03 9762 9100 | Fax 03 9762 9200 Email: orders@dennisjones.com.au
Lose yourself in this mind bending collection of stunning optical illusions just waiting to be coloured and displayed! This baffling book is full of perplexing images based on classic optical illusions. Add your own personal touch to each image as you colour your way through over 45 amazing designs, and allow your mind to wander as the illusions capture your imagination and the distractions around you melt away.
www.dennisjones.com.au Find us on Facebook Dennis Jones & Associates
1/10 Melrich Road, Bayswater, Vic 3153 ABN 37 064 871 665
Hinkler Books
December 2016 Thinking of You
A Card Greeting for Every Occasion ISBN
9781741843217
$ARP
$9.99
Binding
P/B
Height | Width
180
Pages
160
Published
01/12/2010
Category
Miscellaneous items
Publisher
Hinkler Books
130
Find the right words for those important special moments in Thinking of You. Packed with inspirational thoughts and ideas, this book will help you write from the heart for every occasion, from messages for celebrations and congratulations to condolences in times of illness and loss. Birthday wishes, festive greetings and even apologieswhatever the reason, Thinking of You is the perfect companion for reaching out to loved ones and friends. Including birthdays, weddings, times of loss, celebrations, illnesses, milestones, anniversaries and more. Use these words as an inspirational starting point or reproduce them in full. Matt lamination, spot UV and embossing highlights on cover.
Phone: 03 9762 9100 | Fax 03 9762 9200 Email: orders@dennisjones.com.au
www.dennisjones.com.au Find us on Facebook Dennis Jones & Associates
1/10 Melrich Road, Bayswater, Vic 3153 ABN 37 064 871 665
December 2016
Christmas Titles
Harriet Clare Christmas Fair
The Australian Twelve Days of Christmas
Author
Louise Park
Author
Conny Fechner
ISBN
9781488905551
ISBN
9781876711689
$ARP
$12.99
$ARP
$12.99
Binding
H/B
Binding
P/B
Height|Width Category
197 156 Picture books
Height|Width Category
265 215 Picture books
Published
01/10/2016
Published
07/08/2013
Pages
32
Pages
24
Publisher
Hinkler Books
Publisher
Allan Cornwell Pty Ltd
The Harriet Clare series is unique in newly independent children’s fiction. In the sixth instalment of this popular series, Christmas Fair, join Harriet as she spends the holiday season with all her besties! Here’s a little taste from your friend Harriet: OH. MY. GOSH. I love Christmastime sooo, sooo much! I wish it was Christmas Eve right this very minute! NO! NO! NO! NO! Actually, I don't wish this. Oh, well, maybe I do. No, I don’t! OH! I might. ARRRRGH! The thing is, I want Christmas Eve to come but I don’t want it to be over! So, I want it but I don’t want it! Do you ever feel like that? I do all the time for everything that’s worth looking forward to—birthdays, sleepovers, decorating the Christmas tree even! Ours looks so pretty in the front window of the lounge room tonight, though. ECLARE and I decorated it last night and now it’s all over. SEE what I mean!
An Australian classic. Twelve cross-eyed emus, Eleven limping lizards, Ten noisy numbats, Nine fat koalas, Eight frill-necked lizards, Seven wobbly wombats, Six cackling cockies, Five pink galahs, Four kangaroos, Three magpies, Two lyrebirds, and a kookaburra in a gum tree.
A Toy Christmas
Once Upon a Christmas
Author
Sophie Masson
Author
Beattie Alvarez
ISBN
9780994234063
ISBN
9780992283858
$ARP
$24.99
$ARP
$24.99
Binding
P/B
Binding
P/B
Height|Width Category
275 210 Picture books
Height|Width Category
234 180 Picture books
Published
01/10/2016
Published
01/10/2014
Pages
96
Pages
156
Publisher
Christmas Press
Publisher
Christmas Press
Toys are different at Christmas. They have their own special kind of magic... Compiled and edited by award-winning author Sophie Masson, this fabulous anthology of new, original seasonal tales, written by some of Australia’s most talented authors, both established and emerging, features that special magic. Illustrated in full colour, this is the perfect book to snuggle up with in the festive season—and well beyond! With an introduction by Sophie Masson. Featuring: Natalie Jane Prior—Meredith Costain—Michael Grey—Fiona McDonald—Juliet Marillier--Anna Bell--Ian Irvine—Kathy Creamer—George Ivanoff—Goldie Alexander—David Allan—Rebecca Fung—Beattie Alvarez
A magical Christmas mix of stories, poems, memoirs and illustrations from some of Australia's favourite children's authors and illustrators, as well as emerging new talent, and some special guests from overseas. From the funny to the ghostly, fantasy to adventure, from peace and love to action and the unexpected, from recipes to carols, whether you dip in or devour, read aloud or read under the covers, there's something in this beautiful lavish book for everyone to enjoy. Featuring Duncan Ball, Ursula Dubosarsky, Kate Forsyth, Sally Rippin, Susanne Gervay, Michael Pryor, Kim Gamble, Stephen Axelsen, Pamela Freeman, Libby Hathorn, Nette Hilton, Juliet Marillier, Adèle Geras-and many many more fantastic authors and illustrators! Christmas Press will donate a percentage of the proceeds from this book to Room to Read, an innovative global non-profit which seeks to transform the lives of
Phone: 03 9762 9100 | Fax 03 9762 9200 Email: orders@dennisjones.com.au
www.dennisjones.com.au Find us on Facebook Dennis Jones & Associates
1/10 Melrich Road, Bayswater, Vic 3153 ABN 37 064 871 665
December 2016
Christmas Titles
The Twelve Underwater Days of Chri
Author
Santa's Suit
Kim Michelle Toft
Davide Cali
Author
Eric Heliot ISBN
9780975839041
ISBN
9780980416572
$ARP
$24.95
$ARP
$9.95
Binding
H/B
Binding
P/B
Height|Width Category
210 290 Picture books
Height|Width Category
178 251 Picture books
Published
01/11/2007
Published
01/10/2008
Pages
32
Pages
32
Publisher
Silkim Books
Publisher
Wilkins Farago
On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me... a seahorse on a sea star." Be enchanted by Kim Michelle Toft's lyrical adaptation of a Christmas carol classic. Combined with her stunning hand-painted silk illustrations of marine life, this book captures the magic of both Christmas and the underwater world. The book builds to a spectacular 'fold-out' finish. Features: - Brightly coloured silk illustrations. - Song building to a spectacular fold down ending. - Additional environmental information about each sea creature in the back of the book. - Bonus Christmas poster for the wall and a CD. - 3-track CD featuring the soulful voice of Lisa Hunt.
This hilarious, original and thoroughly modern tale of Santa Claus will delight both children and adults. Already a bestseller in France, the book tells the story of Santa, who finds he has forgotten to clean his suit ahead of his Christmas delivery round - and finds the washing machine is broken! His dog Bobo (a canny canine who reminds us of Wallace's resourceful companion, Gromit) comes to the rescue. Armed with notes from a sewing program he's seen on TV, he starts making a new suit - out of the curtains! Will the suit be ready in time for Christmas? Will Santa learn his lesson and fix the washing machine in time for next Christmas? Young readers will have lots of fun finding out, in this playful comic-style book that is easy to read and packs a delightful punchline.
My Giant Christmas Sticker and Activ
Sing-A-Long Christmas Carols
Author
Author
ISBN
9781742817521
ISBN
9781743088517
$ARP
$9.99
$ARP
$14.99
Binding
P/B
Binding
H/B
Height|Width Category
264 215 Interactive & activity books & packs
Height|Width Category
290 225 Interactive & activity books & packs
Published
01/10/2015
Published
01/09/2015
Pages
72
Pages
Publisher
Hinkler Books
Publisher
Hinkler Books
Ideal for keeping children entertained for hours over Christmas, bursting with fun and educational puzzles and activities.
Sing along and share the magic and music of Christmas with the Sing-Along Christmas Carols book and audio CD.
This fun-filled festive sticker activity book full of stickering, puzzles, games, doodling and colouring pages. My Giant Christmas Sticker and Activity book will add an extra special element of sticking puzzling fun as children get into the Christmas spirit.
The fun book is beautifully illustrated and contains classic Christmas carols and stories for everyone to enjoy. Perfect for home, in the car, or anywhere that needs the holiday spirit. Includes traditional carols such as Jingle Bells and Silent Night, plus stories such as 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens. The CD contains Christmas carols for everyone to sing along to. Perfect for the holiday season.
A giant collection of Christmas fun. Over 150 fantastically festive stickers and press-outs.
Classic Christmas carols, beautifully illustrated and packaged with an all-new singalong audio CD.
The perfect stocking filler for boys and girls.
Family-friendly content, suitable for home or on the go. Celebrate the holiday season with words, images and music - perfect for all ages.
Phone: 03 9762 9100 | Fax 03 9762 9200 Email: orders@dennisjones.com.au
www.dennisjones.com.au Find us on Facebook Dennis Jones & Associates
1/10 Melrich Road, Bayswater, Vic 3153 ABN 37 064 871 665
December 2016
Christmas Titles
Three Dragons for Christmas
Author
Max the boy who didn't believe in Sa
Fiona McDonald
Lou Silluzio
Author
Sophie Masson
Salvatore La Vattiata
ISBN
9780992283896
ISBN
9780992577148
$ARP
$21.99
$ARP
$14.95
Binding
P/B
Binding
P/B
Height|Width Category
297 210 Picture books
Height|Width Category
254 212 Picture books
Published
01/01/2015
Published
01/03/2015
Pages
32
Pages
48
Publisher
Christmas Press
Publisher
Domjaf Media
Can a dragon make the toymakers' luck change? Can a dragon pull Santa's sleigh? And will the dragon family get their Christmas feast? Find out in these three entertaining, original stories for Christmas, gorgeously illustrated, featuring everyone's favourite magical creatures: dragons! Great for sharing aloud or for children to read by themselves. The three stories are: Dragon Market, written and illustrated by Fiona McDonald. The Christmas Dragon, written by Sophie Masson, illustrated by Lisa Stewart. The Dragon's Pet, written and illustrated by Beattie Alvarez.
It's Christmas Eve and young Max is having trouble believing that Santa can deliver so many presents in one night. Is Santa real? He resolves to stay up and catch the giver of presents, even though his brothers try to talk him out of it. What happens when the boys wake Christmas morning? Did Max catch Santa? Have presents been delivered? Is the magic of Santa as real as Max's presents say it is?
Carbs By Numbers Low Carb Recipe Options - Christmas Author
Sandra Dunbar Meg Pell
ISBN
9780994344816
$ARP
$19.95
Binding
P/B
Height|Width Category
240 200 Cookery for specific diets & conditions
Published
01/11/2015
Pages
112
Publisher
Carbs By Numbers
carbs by numbers low carb recipe options - Christmas is the second in a series of nutrient-specific recipe option books. If you want to keep your carbs in check and avoid the post-Christmas crash diet these recipes are also gluten free and diabetic friendly with some that are vegetarian, vegan, egg-free and/or nut free plus all are 15g carbs or less per serve. From breakfast and mains to party food and treats, the book includes meals to make ahead and last minute options. There is a selection of festive drinks like pomegranate & mint gin fizz and blueberry mocktail. All recipes have an expanded nutritional panel with the following information energy (kj & cal) protein, total fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, carbohydrates, sugars, dietary fibre, vitamin C total vitamin A, sodium, potassium, calcium & iron.
Phone: 03 9762 9100 | Fax 03 9762 9200 Email: orders@dennisjones.com.au
www.dennisjones.com.au Find us on Facebook Dennis Jones & Associates
1/10 Melrich Road, Bayswater, Vic 3153 ABN 37 064 871 665