New Releases by Sue Williams

This is the life story of Father Bob Maguire - a rare behind-the-scenes look at the much-loved ''people''s priest''. The enigmatic champion of the down-and-out was shaped by a lonely childhood in poor circumstances, an early priesthood that collided with the upheaval of Vatican 11 and working with the army during the Vietnam War. This is a lively portrait of the man behind the resilient social activist and popular media performer who refuses to be defeated by enforced retirement from the parish over which he presided for nearly forty years. Bob Maguire: ''Some people have called me a maverick or a larrikin or a renegade, or they say I''m plain mad. . .People will have to decide for themselves. But just one thing: Don''t ever make me a saint. Because that is something I''m most definitely not.'' Les Twentyman: ''People love him and hate him with a passion. But you don''t become a leader unless you''ve got that.'' Carrie Bickmore: ''He''s one of the most genuine souls I know.'' Chief Justice Terry Higgins: ''His knowledge of street kids and his understanding of them is phenomenal.'' Neil Mitchell: ''He is a treasure, magnificent, unpredictable, passionate, entertaining and a little dangerous.'' Derryn Hinch: ''He''s an engaging old coot but I wonder how much is performance and how much is his real persona. People deify him but he has feet of clay.'' Eddie McGuire: ''Bob is a real doer. He always looks on the bright side of a tough world and gets stuck into the action and makes things happen.''

A smart, sassy self-appointed private investigator, Cass Tuplin is unforgettable and the town of Rusty Bore will never be the same... Cass Tuplin''s takeaway isn''t the last shop left in Rusty Bore. There''s also Vern''s General Store. But it''s true the town''s not exactly overflowing with residents, and a stranger in Cass''s shop is quite an event. Especially one like Clarence: suspicious, bleeding, looking for a burger with the lot and somewhere quiet to stay. Cass knows just the place. Then she finds out more about Clarence and wants him out of town, but it turns out that''s not as easy as it sounds. And then she finds the body. It sounds like a job for the local police. Except that the local police is Cass''s son Dean, who has his doubts about Cass. And there''s no way he''s expending police resources on his mother''s fantasy crimes, not anymore. So it looks like Cass is going to have to find the killer on her own. Sue Williams is a refreshing and irreverent new voice in crime fiction - Australia''s answer to Janet Evanovich and Sue Grafton. Sue Williams is a science and travel writer and a chartered accountant who also holds a PhD in marine biology. Her articles have been published in a range of magazines and on The Science Show on ABC Radio National. Sue lives in Melbourne with her husband. Murder with the Lot is her first book. ''A well-sauced outback caper, with Chiko Rolls - and murder.'' Kerry Greenwood ''This story is told...in a wonderful freewheeling style that continually undercuts itself, throws ironies around by the mile, and in general offers us a character we love from page one, even when she''s driving her family and several other people crazy.'' Otago Daily Times ''There is a murder; there may be mafia involved. Or so thinks Cass, your classic nosy small Aussie town Miss Marple - although her manner and turn of phrase are somewhat less refined. A racy romp.'' Weekend Herald ''Enjoyable, easy to read with a few well-timed twists and turns and a touch of very Australian humour.'' Ballarat Courier ''[Cass] is a very funny character.'' AustCrime ''A debut novel as dinky-di as an outback salute.'' Adelaide Advertiser ''An easy-flowing story with plenty of humour and amusing observations by Cass...In all, an entertaining and enjoyable read that also effectively captures the plight of rural Australia.'' Canberra Times ''Let''s hope that Murder with the Lot is the first of many capers for Cass.'' Sisters in Crime

''The Outback isn''t a place on a map; it''s a place in your heart. It''s an attitude, how you treat people, a way of behaving. It''s your belief system, and how a whole nation of Australians often long for a time when life was simpler, less complicated, more genuine . . . '' Sue Williams has long been fascinated by the Outback – its striking landscapes, the salt-of-the-earth characters it breeds, its wonders and its weirdness. But to date, her focus has been on others'' lives. Now putting her bravest foot forward, Sue sets out to see our country as it really is, warts and all. She accepts every new challenge that comes her way, including pregnancy-testing cows at a remote property, joining a cattle drive across Queensland, visiting the deadliest town in Australia, and fronting up to a ferocious fighter in the last boxing tent in the world. It''s tough for a city slicker, but she won''t stop until she discovers what the ''real'' Outback is all about.

“Just give me all your chocolate and no one gets hurt!” Billions of us worldwide understand what it means to scream those words. We feel lost—even unhinged—without chocolate’s pleasures. And if chocolate is the music that makes our days brighter, fine chocolate is the symphony—the richest, most complex form in the chocolate universe. The most important movement in that symphony’s centuries-old existence is now beginning. And that future is . . . what? A world of gray monochromatic flavor, or one rich with a rainbow of flavors that capture the myriad pleasures and diversity of the cocoa bean? In the spirit of Michael Pollan''s The Omnivore’s Dilemma, Raising the Bar: The Future of Fine Chocolate tells the story of what that next movement in the fine flavor chocolate symphony might hold. Told in four lively parts covering everything from before the bean to after the bar—genetics, farming, manufacturing, and bonbons—the book features interviews with dozens of international stakeholders across the fine flavor industry to consider the promises and pitfalls ahead. It looks through what is happening today to understand where things are going, while unwrapping the possibilities for the millions and millions of us who believe that life without the very best chocolate is no life at all. Part One Seeds of Change: Genetics and Flavor The genetic story of the future of flavor cacao told through discussions with researchers, scientists, and experts around the world who are involved at the genetic level: from the mapping of the cacao genome to the Heirloom Cacao Preservation Initiative that seeks to connect flavor to genetics to the work being done on the ground to confront the spread of low-flavor beans and ensure cacao quality and diversity for future generations. Part Two From the Ground Up: Farmers, Farming, and Flavor Discussion of the issues of growing cacao from an ecological and sustainable perspective given the reality of where it is grown. Interviews and stories cover the majority of fine flavor growing regions and myriad efforts to add value and values to fine flavor chocolate; preserve, protect, and propagate flavor cacao for the future; and ensure that the beans are as good as they can possibly be. The realities and possibilities of fair trade chocolate and the work being done on fermentation are also covered. Part Three To Market, To Market: Craftsmanship, Customer Education and Flavor Can consumers learn to slow down, taste, explore, and value the costly complexity of fine chocolate? Though the future looks bright by some measurements, sometimes the numbers aren’t what they seem…. Discussions with both artisan and traditional chocolate manufacturers around the world on how they see the market and sources for fine flavor beans and what they are doing to educate their customers about their craft, including a survey of the nature of raw, organic, and functional chocolate. Part Four Performing Flavor: The Art of the Chocolatier Whether watching over those creations, traveling the world to discover new pairings, or simply taking their love of Junior Mints to the highest level, the world’s fine flavor chocolatiers are all deeply aware of the “stage” they work on and the importance of taste in every performance. The future of their creations—the most flavorful and beautiful bonbons and confections in the world—are discussed as these chocolatiers confront the issues surrounding the preservation of their craft and how they see their flavors and recipe development changing (or not) in the future.

two young English tourists waylaid in the outback by a predatory stranger, a single gunshot, and then the darkness.Peter Falconio''s disappearance sparked one of the biggest manhunts and mysteries in Australia''s history. the only witness was Peter''s girlfriend, Joanne Lees, who was found wandering the highway, her hands bound in front of her and tape matted in her hair. the only clue was a pool of blood found by police at the back of the couple''s Kombi.Joanne''s account of her ordeal - the apparent murder of her partner, her binding and gagging, and her miraculous escape into the bush away from her burly attacker and his dog - provoked a frenzy of media interest and a huge police operation, but as clues to the attacker''s identity were few and far between and police blunders mounted, doubts about Joanne''s story began to surface. Was this seemingly innocent English backpacker a liar, after all?three years on, the saga continues with the trial of Bradley Murdoch, a gun-happy drifter from Western Australia, numerous conspiracy theories and, finally, the discover of some vital genetic evidence.

''So uplifting ... terrific ... wonderful, wonderful. So inspirational!'' John Paul Young When the Merry Makers dance, it''s hard to find a dry eye in the audience. ''I never used to believe in miracles,'' says one admirer. ''But now I know they happen.''All the Merry Makers have intellectual or physical disabilities - sometimes both - and face huge challenges in their lives, yet to see them dance is one of the most uplifting celebrations of the resilience of the human spirit and the power of music.With a record-breaking three appearances on 60 MINUtES and their documentary tHE MUSIC IN ME winning awards around the world and enjoying ratings success when shown on ABC tV''s ENOUGH ROPE, the Merry Makers are now about to conquer the USA. this is their story.PRAISE FOR tHE MERRY MAKERS'' PERFORMANCES''I was taken aback by the sheer joy of it ... moments of pure goodness.'' Andrew Denton''I was overwhelmed by the love! there''s so much joy.'' Marcia Hines''I cried - not because of sadness, but because of happiness ... immensely touching.'' John Laws''It was amazing, so beautiful. It''s such a lot of fun.'' todd McKenney''It''s like a wave washing over you, all that warmth ... extraordinary!'' Julia Morris

A Collection of lyrical, funny, witty and topical poems, just for the Christmas Season

An astonishing story of courage, dedication, and the stirring triumph of hope and determination against all the odds. Mean Streets, Kind Heart: the Father Chris Riley Story is an inspirational tale of how one man can touch so many lives. Australian streetkids are the forgotten underclass of society, an ever-increasing pool of children who are often abused, frequently in the clutches of drug dealers, and usually engaged in crime just to make enough money to stay alive. their childhood dreams of a happy, loving future are lost forever. this book tells of Father Riley''s faltering first steps towards helping such children, and his determination to pledge the rest of his life to giving them back their dreams. It tells of the heartbreaking situations he''s witnessed, the touching tales of kids with nothing left but their own will to survive, and the way he''s been able to touch so many of their lives. throughout the triumphs and the tears is Father Riley''s inimitable humour, his sense of fun, and the indomitable spirit that has entranced so many of the kids he''s helped.

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 modern-day 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 the dust of the desert and Eileen overcomes great challenges to protect remote land for generations to come. These are some of the men and women who embody the spirit of the Outback. Inspiring, stirring and touching by turn, these people draw on enormous personal reserves to maintain the values of the Outback for the future of all Australians. ''A taste of the great things happening in the outback. Williams has found some real gems.'' Weekly Times

Workbook designed to accompany Understanding Medical-Surgical Nursing by Linda Williams.

Drought, flood, harrowing isolation and horrific accidents. . . the Australian outback is no place for a lady. But the women of the Outback are a different breed: tough, resilient and endlessly resourceful. They''re both the backbone and the heart of Australia, keeping their farms going, their families together and their communities alive - and often against overwhelming odds. Maree was left with three small daughters when her husband and young son were killed in a light plane crash. Molly lived alone in a 1920s homestead in the middle of the Simpson Desert for twenty years without even a phone. Alice admits she couldn''t tell a cow from a bull when she first went to live in the Outback. This book tells the inspiring stories of fourteen remarkable women, from high-achievers to everyday heroes. Their tales are often heart-rending and regularly touched by tragedy, but are always life-affirming. They portray Outback Australian women as they really are - and as we all wish we might be. ''every word cried out to be read . . . [a] remarkable book.'' Bookseller & Publisher ''humbling and awe-inspiring.'' Woman''s Day

An uplifting story of this unique group of people and their families. "The Merry makers may have a disability, but they have an inspirationa ability to transport people to the special places of the human heart" Jane Rutter.

This enchanting companion to the hugely successful "I Went Walking" takes young readers on another stroll around the farmyard - this time there are lots of baby animals to meet!

In this sequel to ''Mean Streets Kind Heart'', Sue Williams takes up the inspiring story of maverick priest Father Chris Riley and his mission to help society''s most disadvantaged and vulnerable children.

Music & program based on the principles of sensory integreation theory.

Un niño sale de paseo y descubre un colorido desfile de animales en el camino. The Spanish-language edition of I Went Walking.

Essays by Dan Cameron and Juan Carlos Roman.

One by one, six little rabbits escape a hungry fox.

La muestra presenta obras realizadas a partir de 1990, que abordan el tema de los límites máximos del arte como medio expresivo, parodiando los modos ordinarios de representación del cuerpo humano, en un afán de señalar la extensión de la conciencia humana a través de territorios prohibidos que constituyen la ruta hacia la revelación artística.

Robert Lewis Williams was born 5 July 1919 in Muncie, Indiana. His parents were Efford Luell Williams (1888-1963) and Ethel Irene Lewis (1891-1968). He married Betty Jane Swanger, daughter of Merle Emerson Swanger (1894-1990) and Edith May Miller (1896-1984), 20 April 1940 in Bourbon Indiana. Ancestors descendants and relatives lived mainly in Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, England and Germany.

TAKE FIVE! Staying Alert at Home and School was written for parents and teachers, providing activities that are helpful to keep children alert at home and school. Many therapists recommend these low budget, easy to use activities. This book does not teach children about their engine levels, but it is organized around the five ways to change how alert we feel. We are excited to announce our newest book, Take Five! Staying Alert at Home and School. Teachers, therapists, and parents will love the quick movement breaks and other suggestions to expand their repertoire of self-regulation strategies. Take Five! is chock full of activities to use directly with students or to make recommendations for home and school. The sensorimotor activites and other strategies are "user friendly" and support children''s engines to "run just right." You won''t want to miss out on this ideal resource to support the use of the Alert Program.

Strawberry Fairis a musical merry-go-round of 51 of the best-known and best-loved traditional songs from around the British Isles, including Cockles and mussels,the Skye boat song, Danny Boy, Charlie is my darling, Loch Lomond and many more … This pupils'' edition includes the words and melodies to all the songs.

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. Destinations from Africa, South and Central America, Asia and Europe are included. The book is about the the journeys themselves and each story ends as the author reaches her final destination.

During the course of a walk, a young boy identifies animals of different colors.

Is city life or country life better? Sue Williams interviews four families who have made a real life sea change and traded living in the city for a country life or a country life for city living.