Best Selling Books by Sue Williams

In recent years, Australia has witnessed both triumph and tragedy: from the success of the 2000 Sydney Olympics to the tragedies of the Bali bombings and the tsunami that struck Australia''s neighbours in the Indian Ocean in 2004. The Australia spirit, however, has emerged even more robust and resolute after such events. This book is a celebration of that spirit, a small reminder to us of what a wonderful country we live in and to keep that spirit of Australia alive... and firing.

''Fred Brophy is a legend - he''s one of my favourite real Australians.'' John Williamson Son of a sideshow operator and a trapeze artist, Fred Brophy grew up on the road, travelling the length and breadth of Australia. He did time in jail as a teenager before touring his own boxing tent at a time when the tradition was alive and well. With plenty of hardship, adventure, hilarity, tragedy and even a romance, Fred''s story is one of living on the smell of an oily rag and staying resourceful to keep his young family together and give his kids the education he didn''t have. This is both a snapshot of a fast-disappearing Australia and an inspiring tale of pulling yourself up by the bootstraps. A big-hearted, no-nonsense man who doesn''t waste words, Fred uses his tent boxing - the last of its kind on the world - to both entertain and to help troubled youth and battlers. He was awarded an OAM in 2010 for services to charity, boxing and entertainment.

A fact-filled tribute to chocolate provides a brief world history of how chocolate came to and grew in popularity in America, sharing a wealth of lore, from how chocolate is made to profiles of top manufacturers, in a volume that profiles favorite varieties and makes suggestions on how to buy bulk chocolate. Original.

Five kids orphaned by a terrible accident ... a struggling family living in the most isolated spot on earth ... a single dad battling to cope in a house falling down around his ears ... a desperately ill woman in the middle of nowhere ...... In the great Outback traditions of mateship, resilience and generosity come these stories of ordinary people who, against seemingly insurmountable odds, help out those who inhabit Australia''s vast untamed frontiers. No task is too great and no sacrifice too much for these everyday heroes. Cheryl flies sick patients from rural areas to emergency medical treatment in cities; Sue is often the only one between life and death for her patients in the Kimberley; Ricky trades city comforts to connect with kids through sport in remote communities while Eileen overcomes great challenges to protect remote land for generations to come - these are some of the characters who embody the spirit of the Outback. Inspiring, stirring and touching by turn, these people draw on enormous personal reserves to preserve Outback values for the future of all Australians. ''A wonderful inspiration... moving and heart-warming'' Quentin Bryce, Australian Governor-General

A collection of true short stories, each about a different journey to a particular destination. The stories are drawn from real-life journeys, as the author travelled around the world over a period of 20 years.

A follow-up to Mean Street Kind Heart, this book features the story of maverick priest Father Chris Riley and his mission to help society''s most disadvantaged and vulnerable children. This book takes Father Chris''s challenges abroad, extending his reach to help children in Asia and Europe.

Australia is currently going through a major lifestyle shift. The land of the quarter acre block is increasingly becoming a nation of apartment-buyers, renters and dwellers. Young couples and singles are buying apartments as a way of getting a toehold in the market. Empty-nesters are cashing in their suburban palace for an easier, lower-maintenance residence, closer to the action. But do they know what they''re letting themselves in for? Apartment living can be a dream come true or a nightmare from which there''s no escape, depending on how well you''re prepared before you sign the lease or hand over the mortgage cheque. Apartment Living is a must-have weapon in the war against greedy developers, shoddy builders, unscrupulous real estate agents, inept tradesmen, selfish neighbours and incompetent managers. It combines sound fact with anecdotal evidence - often amusing, occasionally horrifying - to help you become a savvy owner/occupier, investor or tenant. This could be the best real estate investment you''ve ever made.

Interview with Maria Kokokiris, Daniella Petkovic and Monica Kalinowska, who have co-authored a book about teenagers in the 1990''s. The three girls have drawn on their own experiences as schoolgirls with ethnic backgrounds to write an authentic novel. Includes a short extract from their book Livin'' large and a discussion about the pressures and expectations felt by Australian teenagers in the 1990''s. (SLNSW Infocus item 0546).

Creating a campus culture of academic integrity is a target aimed for by colleges across the nation. A religiosity level and academic dishonesty survey was administered for a predictive correlational study investigating religiosity levels and the propensity to cheat as they relate to students on the campuses of large, medium, and small private Christian college campuses in the southeastern United States. These factors were further tested to determine if they align with the determinants of behavior identified with the theory of planned behavior and self-efficacy. A volunteer response sample was utilized from the answers received by way of the online survey, and a bivariate linear regression analysis was conducted to predict the relationship between the level of religiosity and the propensity to cheat on Christian college campuses. The use of correlation and bivariate linear regression required that assumption testing for normality, reliability, linearity, and homoscedasticity be met. This predictive correlational study produced rigorous statistical information providing educational institutions insight as they work toward creating campus cultures of integrity.

Believe You Can Succeed Edited and Collated by Sue WilliamsAn uplifting anthology of true-life stories, inspirational quotes and tried and tested strategies to help women achieve the confidence and self-belief for entrepreneurial and business success. "Believe You Can Succeed" is recommended for women who want to step into their personal power and achieve their goals in business and life. Compiled to help women facing such challenges as a return to work, managing career change, starting their own business or recovering from stress or burnout to develop their full potential. An invaluable mixture of inspiration, practical advice, and tried and tested strategies to help women to surpass current limits and open up new possibilities in business by breaking down self-imposed barriers to success.Believe You Can Succeed not only reveals how to overcome adversity, but provides tried and tested exercises, hints and tips recommended by other women to help you succeed in business and in life. Develop the self-belief you need to succeed on your own terms.

Dr John Harrison was a brilliant doctor, sought after around the world for his ground-breaking alternative treatments of acute illness, until he was systematically brought down by a medical establishment eager to protect its own territory.

Description of successful careers of Hetti Perkins, Lydia Miller, Stan Grant and Anthony Mundine; the issues facing them and how these compare with their parents generation.

Provides a range of ideas to help women deal with stress. The issue of the lifestyle of many women is explored and explanations offered for society''s expectations concerning physical appearance. Advice is provided on using stress as a positive force to empower both mind and body. The authors are a leading expert on healthcare management in Australia, and a freelance journalist and feature writer respectively.

Completes a 2-volume set of essays from the Flinders University Centre for Research in the New Literatures in English. Aimed at academics and tertiary students, in the area of cultural studies, post-colonial studies, film and literature, with the focus being on Australia.