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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.

A profoundly original work, 'Nature and Humanity - A question of survival', will challenge assumptions you didn't know you had, as it offers a lucid, insightful and crystal clear message: humanity, it is time to act to protect the planet.

Whether you have or are considering a self-managed super fund (SMSF), are advising on a SMSF as an accountant, financial planner, auditor or product developer, or simply have an interest in Australia's $700 billion super powerhouse, The Guru's Guide to SMSFs will become your "e;Go-To Guide"e; and SMSF pathway for years to come. Written by Australia's leading SMSF expert and adviser, Grant Abbott, The Guru's Guide to SMSFs will take you through:- The "e;What"e;, the "e;Why"e; and the benefits of creating a SMSF and a Family SMSF,- Strategically benefiting from the SMSF law and how you can set your own rules to manage your Fund,- Making the most of contribution and investment rules to help you become a SMSF millionaire,- The investment rules of a SMSF and running multiple investment strategies at once,- Making the most of borrowing rules with your Fund,- The Pension Transfer Balance Cap rules and setting up the new and improved SMSF Version 2.0 - what it is and how it works,- Using a SMSF as a strong, secure estate planning vehicle, and- When and where to combine various trust vehicles with a SMSF.

It is the winter of 1942. In the wartime blackout, a midnight bus breaks down near the small, semi-rural town of Bexford North, 30 miles from Sydney. Outside the bus, a passenger screams as torchlight fall on the body of a soldier stabbed to death. Inspector Peters is summoned to solve the mystery, but soon another more horrific murder follows. In the midst of a country at war and a town in terror, the fabric of this close-knit and respectable community is torn asunder. Inspector Peters struggles through the complexities of the lives and attitudes of the villagers: their loves, jealousies, fears, prejudices, their silent heroism and, equally, their silent anguish and despair - all lived out against an overwhelming fear of invasion.With the help of the eccentric Annie Watson, Inspector Peters arrives at a startling truth. War continues, life returns to normal...and the Dance Goes On.'

In April 1975, Addheka was a 14-year-old Cambodian girl who had only just learned to walk after being a polio victim as an infant. She was part of the forced evacuation from Phnom Penh of the entire population of the city and trudged to an unknown future with her large extended family Her beloved father, who produced two other families, altogether looked after 24 children and three wives. The families were soon scattered far and wide and lost touch with each other. The brutal, apocalyptic reality of the Pol Pot regime soon hit home, with devastating consequences for her family. For much of the next four years Addheka was alone, surviving unusual hardship and witnessing the fanatical, irrational, murderous reality of the Khmer Rouge regime. When it all ended, Addheka eventually returned to Phnom Penh to find out which of her family members had survived. She remained in Cambodia and became part of the reconstruction effort, working in a major hospital, then becoming a language teacher and Principal. She underwent a spiritual renewal and today runs the Aid Projects of Mercy for the very poorest children in Cambodia.

Wanderings of a Ten Pound Pom is about an English emigrant to Australia beginning almost 50 years ago in 1966, until his marriage in 1977. The stories revolve around his work as an electrician in this new country and his travels throughout the world during that time. Those travels include visits to 32 countries with over a hundred locations. There are some funny moments, some are adventurous and some are more than a little embarrassing. Some are serious and some are light-hearted. An entertaining read, for the bus or the train, over a coffee or at bedtime. Bob Horsman's writing of those times has been almost as enjoyable for him as living them. It is his hope that the reading of these anecdotes will do the same for you.

This book details how, in November 1993, during a holiday in northern Queensland, the author was first told by a witness to a Thylacine (Tasmanian Tiger), on Cape York Peninsula. It also details some of the many other Thylacine sightings on mainland Australia and in Tasmania that he has been told about up until 2014. The author wrote this book at the suggestion of an academic working at a Queensland university, after the author told the academic about some of the Thylacine sightings that he had been told about in Queensland.

Two shows changed the face of Australian television forever, and rocked the nation to its foundations. And now, the creator of Number 96 and the Executive Producer of The Mavis Bramston Show takes you behind the scenes of these two controversial, outrageously ground-breaking series for a jaunt through the industry's Golden Years. These two shows flaunted the unmentionable, destroyed taboos, ridiculed sacred cows and dared to deal with subjects hitherto considered too shocking for polite society. They were condemned from the pulpit, slayed by the critcs, yet adored by an immense majority of viewers. Actor, script writer, producer and author David Sale's career progressed through the theatres and movie studios of London and Hollywood and the turbulent world of Australia's TV industry, and he takes us with him every step of the way. It's a life that began in war-ravaged Manchester, followed the migrant route to Australia, and - against all odds - hit the heights of show business. It can be summed up in four words. From Blitz to Glitz!

'Fast Track to Passive Income' is an in-depth guide to building a multimillion-dollar real estate portfolio via sound development and investment strategies, thus securing a passive retirement income. A unique outline of smart investment strategies, this book is suited to anyone who wants to create an income-producing, personal property portfolio. It will benefit novice investors as well as professional property developers in Australia, New Zealand, America, Europe, Asia and Africa. Seasoned real estate developer, investor and architect RON FORLEE details development and investment strategies for growing your property portfolio faster than via traditional methods. This book explains how to: source positively geared real estate use the develop and hold strategy implement the discount investment strategy finance your real estate portfolio start and plan your real estate portfolio build a residential real estate portfolio manage your portfolio to ensure a significant passive incomeand why commercial real estate is a great asset in your portfolio. This is an indispensable guide for anyone seeking a secure way to fund their retirement.