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Fleeing from the disastrous Library of Wonder fire, which had destroyed their previous home, the Della Morte sisters and their friend Charlie are adopted by a travelling circus which has camped in Melbourne in 1888. The friends settle in, learning new skills and meeting new people. That is, until the circus is bought by a mysterious Melbourne business man. Slowly, things start to change for Abigail, Beatrix, Zarah and Charlie. So much so that their initial feelings of safety start to dissolve. A failed abduction attempt confirms their suspicions and they now enter into an investigation of the goings-on at the circus. Someone wants the friends under his, or her, control. Why? Who? Is it the new owner? Is it to do with their captured parents? And most importantly, will they ever see their parents again?Book Three in the Della Mortika Steampunk Adventures series

Stories of restlessness, disruption, conflagrations, faraday tents, myth-makers, bubble-worlds, local nomads, transformation, resilience and the power of the exponential. The VISIONS 2100 Project was launched at the COP21 conference in Paris in 2015. In the first instalment, Stories from your Future, the 80 contributors told of their hopes and fears for the long term. This took away the practicalities of today and considered what they really wanted. The stories were challenging, amazing and sometimes heart-warming. But 'vision without action is merely a dream' so the hard work of action must accelerate. The 82 contributors to 'Stories from 2030' work on identifying risks, harnessing finance, developing or deploying solutions and driving government action. They are the people that are driving the critical actions of this decade. In their stories, they address climate justice, collaboration across countries, companies and communities, adaptation of cities and economies, of ecosystems and biodiversity, of health and wellbeing. They tell what you can do to help. Contributors are from business, innovation, finance, journalism, politics, storytelling and the environment. Many are unsung heroes delivering immeasurable progress for world. Some have a bigger stage, such as Connie Hedegaard, Tony Juniper, Sir David King FRS, David Lammy MP, Katharine Hayhoe, Hunter Lovins, Jules Kortenhorst, Achim Steiner, Sharan Burrow and Bill McKibben. Read their stories as they report back from 2030 and decide on the part you will play this decade. It is time to stir!

How do you effectively support and lead others through troubled times? What makes a transformational leader? Are great leaders born or made?From years of working with people, teams and organisations across the globe and researching what makes an effective leader thrive, Lynda Folan, brings you a new way of conceptualising leadership. Uncover the secrets of enduring and transformational leadership. Unlock a comprehensive array of assessment measures, strategies, and tools for developing the attributes and thinking patterns of an effective leader. Enhance your personal and professional capacity to cope with change, manage stress and avoid burnout in a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) business world. As a leader or aspiring leader, you will discover: The keys to transformational leadership A cutting-edge model of leader resilience, and Practical strategies for how to develop resilience How to navigate through changing times. This deeply researched, readable and inspirational book will show you how to achieve success beyond your imagination and emerge as an exceptional leader in extraordinary times. Welcome to the new frontier of resilient leadership.

1000 Trivia and Quiz Questions For Adults & Kids is the latest book on all things trivia following the pandemic of 2020/21. The idea for the book started from the Quarantine Quiz - a weekly quiz of 20 questions and answers, published in the Murray Pioneer, a valuable regional newspaper covering the Riverland and Murray Mallee regions of South Australia, amongst others. Starting in April 2020, it is still published every week and has developed quite a following in that time.From those weekly quizzes the idea for 1000 Trivia and Quiz Questions For Adults & Kids was born. It has questions that many, young and adult, will be able to answer as it features a variety of topics. Also included in 1000 Trivia and Quiz Questions For Adults & Kids are the Bonus Questions, more challenging but not impossible to answer, which featured at the end of each quiz, and whose answers were given the following week.While some of the questions deal specifically with the Covid-19 pandemic, the overwhelming majority deal with general trivia topics such as sport, history, geography, entertainment, science, food & drink, etc. There is something in this book for everyone.1000 Trivia and Quiz Questions For Adults & Kids can be used to conduct formal quiz and trivia nights, for use in the classroom, office or other workplaces, and for informal group or family trivia sessions. Whatever its uses, this book can be a challenging and fun addition to any library.

Spontaneous Human Combustion (SHC): Inexplicable burning of a living or recently deceased human being without an identified source of ignition.Defying the known laws of physics and plausible medical explanation, SHC is as rare as it is puzzling. Is it a natural phenomenon or a consequence of an ancient curse?The Ellis family, unknowingly trapped by their ancestral past, now battle both to survive. Any female born of the family line faces a fiery death in their early thirties.William Ellis, patriarch, enlists help once he learns of the curse afflicting his family. Can a three-hundred-year-old judgment be set aside before it's too late?

Jack Stern's second adventure is a continuation of the first in which three stories seemingly unrelated are intertwined to share a common theme: "DO NOT UPSET THE STATUS QUO"Jack Stern and Fr Brendan O'Reilly holiday in Mauritius where they discover a decaying Alien church which Brendan brings back to life. Once the media cover the story thousands of pilgrims seeking salvation flock to the island from all over the globe much to the disdain of the Vatican's power brokers who do not want a second coming of Christ and therefore act accordingly.Jack Stern acts to protect and rescue Rome's monetary investment in an Australian natural therapies company under siege by the health department with devastating political and biblical consequences. Meanwhile Franck Max Climax, a faceless London vagabond, in addition to the Mafia in America, work hard to cripple the pharmaceutical industry by rendering all medications inactive and substituting their own.Assassin Ivan Gallows, alias the D-Man, seeks to restore his destructive powers by all means possible and eliminate Jack Stern once and for all.

Simple and profound, this is an accessible pathway to a life of grace and presence, grounded in compassion and positive action for a better world.

This activity book will bring children into the world of their own backyards of wild animals and pets - a simple but interesting way to help them to connect to the responsibilities of having pets, whilst also having fun. The book asks the questions: What animals are living in your backyard? What animals are living in the world and how different they are from each country? What is involved with looking after pets?At the end of the book are illustrations for colouring in. Some are more intricate than others, so when the children come to do this activity, there is the choice of many different designs - thus appealing to everyone!You can download printable illustrations for coloring in from the publisher's website.

In An Intelligent Guide to Real Estate Development, architect and successful international real estate developer Ron Forlee shares his many secrets in this high risk, high reward industry. With this practical "e;how to"e; guide, you too may be able to capitalise on the next real estate boom, or even the next burst of the real estate bubble. This book is the perfect introduction to the industry for novice developers (although there is plenty of information for seasoned practitioners too), or those considering in investing in real estate development. It covers the whole gamut of residential and commercial development, including: The attributes of successful developers- How to reduce the risks in developing real estate- Choosing a team of appropriate development consultants- Conducting a feasibility study, and calculating your profit- Selecting finance and managing your way to success. - build a residential real estate portfolio- manage your portfolio to ensure a significant passive income, and- why commercial real estate is a great asset in your portfolio. Real estate development is a risky business, but if it is planned and managed correctly, the rewards for developers and investors alike can be immense. This is the guide to help you succeed!

In 1987, Doug Harland was blessed with a spiritual experience that confirmed for him the existence of a higher power and delivered insights that were both practical and applicable. As a result, his leadership style became more humane and he focussed on building a long-term sustainable business. To everyone's amazement, he transformed an old, derelict business, with origins in the Industrial Revolution (and previously written off as a lost cause), into a shining success. Doug believes our social and economic structures are ripe for review. The insights he shares here altered his relationship with the natural world and might just transform your life!

Jonathan receives a birthday gift from his beloved grandfather, one that would change his life forever...A key that would take him on an incredible journey to another world full of adventure, fun, fantasy and self-discovery. Along the way he will make many new friends and confront his darkest fears.

1917-The Russian Revolution. Danger and chaos abound, and the aristocratic Zuckschwerdt and Orloff families are desperate to escape to safety. Enter Blue, an Australian cattle-breeder with a big heart. Blessed by a heap of miracles from the Outback and beyond, he shares his gripping adventures with the snowed-in families. Blue has survived everything from bushfires to crocodile attacks. With wolves and winter nipping at their heels, the Zuckschwerdts prepare to depart for the lucky country. Plunged into hostilities and espionage in Petrograd, they make a break for the high seas, only to find themselves in a deadly game of bluff with a German U-boat skipper. Blue is in a predicament of his own when three of the Orloff daughters fall for his red earth charms. Will he find true love with one of them? And will his Aussie anecdotes help the family understand that awareness and preparation can spell the difference between life and death? As miracles begin to unfold, the Russian refugees discover the power of faith. Inspired by Jon de Graaff's personal experience and his grandparents' family history, 'Friends of the Tsar' is a thrilling tale. Spiked with humorous twists, tragic turns, perilous encounters, and life-savinglessons of survival,it offers spiritual insights into forgiveness and unconventional love.