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ATLAS OF QUEENSLAND AND NORTHERN TERRITORY PASTORAL STATIONS, 12 TH EDITION
ISBN 978-0-9587139-0-0
Published by Terrence Alick Mapping Services, December 2023.
A4 colour publication
158 pages

Including:
- 52 pages showing all of Queensland @1:1.000.000
- 36 pages showing Central & Southern Queensland@ 1:500,000
- 6 pages showing Western Darling Downs, Miles, Chinchilla, Jandowae, Dalby and Oakey @1:250.000
- 12 pages of The Northern Territory@1:200.000
- 47 page Property name index and map reference showing 20,336 property names.
- 2 Page of index showing the properties in the Northern Territory showing property name and map reference.

The Atlas also shows:
- Property names and boundaries
- Rivers
- Roads
- Stock Routes
- Rail
- National Parks
- State Forests
- Prohibited areas
- Lats and Longs
- Homestead positions of the larger properties

Don't miss the long-awaited companion to Not a Box, winner of a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Award. This picture book with its visual humor and simple dialogue is great for fans of Mo Willems and Crockett Johnson.
Bunny wants to build a cardboard city.
Bunny stacks one cardboard box on top of another and another.
Bunny doesn't want any help. Bunny doesn't need any help, either.
But what's a cardboard city without friends
Written and illustrated with the same delightful simplicity that made Not a Box such a hit, the playtime possibilities of a stack of boxes and friendship will inspire and excite any child who has ever journeyed into the world of make-believe.

A bright, bold activity book designed especially for very young children
This write-in book is packed with gorgeously simple artwork and activities themed around vehicles. Each page is full of things to spot, draw and say - with a little white mouse to find on every spread! Perfect for entertaining young children, while helping to develop vocabulary, fine motor skills and early mark making.

A heartwarming story of second chances, baby alpacas, and knitting a fractured family back together. From the 2023 RuBY award-winning author of The Library at Wagtail Ridge.
These ladies know a perfect match when they see one...
Bree Johnston has given up trying to be the perfect lawyer. It's time to focus on her own dreams, so she decides to leave the city and set up an alpaca farm and wool shop. Her grandmother Rose might be her only supporter, but that's fine. Bree's done trying to win her parents' approval.
She finds the perfect property in the charming small town of Wagtail Ridge but gets more than she bargained for when sparks start flying with the handsome real estate agent.
Being a dad is the most important thing in Matt Ambrose's life. His small agency is struggling, but he's committed to raising his young daughter, Vicki, in the country, the way he and her late mother had planned. But Vicki's grandmother wants to take control, and her interference is only getting worse, putting his little family at risk.
Although these two have a lot on their plates, the ladies of the newly formed Wagtail Ridge Knitting Club know a perfect match when they see one. Or rather two perfect matches, when shearing boss Mike walks onto Bree's farm and into her grandmother's life. With needles, yarn and cups of tea to hand, the matchmaking begins...

The city, a concept nearly as old as history itself, is a paradox of human innovation and intervention, order and conflict. From ancient civilizations to modern-day metropolises, maps have played a crucial role in urban progress. This book explores the development of cities through more than 70 captivating maps.
Each map in this beautifully designed volume gives a unique visual representation of and historical context to the city it surveys. Spanning more than 9,000 years, this book expertly curates more than 70 historical maps which tell the fascinating story of human civilization: from cities founded on sacred places, ideas and power, to early examples of town planning and later innovations such as skyscrapers and urban transport.

Featuring maps of renowned capital cities as well as lesser-known urban areas, including:

• Mohenjo-Daro, c. 2500 BC
• Babylon, c. 600 BC
• Rome, c. 210 AD
• Baghdad, 762 AD
• Constantinople, 1422
• Tenochtitlan, 1524
• Dublin, 1610
• Kyoto, 1626
• New Amsterdam, 1660
• Edinburgh, 1780
• Adelaide, 1838
• Lagos, 1885
• Los Angeles, 1908
• Brasilia, 1957
• Chongqing, 2016
• Dubai, 2020
An ideal book for map and history lovers. For more in this series try History of World Trade in Maps (9780008409296) and History of War in Maps (9780008506490).

A dreamy collection of poems to read before you turn off the light, or to guide you gently back to sleep when you wake in the small hours.

This soothing anthology contains 100 night-time poems specially selected to calm your mind, introduce positive thoughts, lull you to sleep and bring on sweet dreams. It contains not only poetry about the night itself, but an array of restful, tranquil, meditative verse, along with classic lullabies from many cultures. There are also poems that reflect on the good things in life, encouraging gratitude for the day just gone and optimism for the day ahead.
Within these pages you can observe the night sky with Emily Bronte, visit the Lake Isle of Innisfree with W. B. Yeats, and experience Shakespeare's most calming verses. Poems include the serene 'In the Evening' by Nikki Giovanni, the upbeat 'Everything Is Going to Be Alright' by Derek Mahon, the nursery classic 'My Bed is a Boat' by Robert Louis Stevenson, and many more that are just perfect for the quiet hours of the night.
Keep this magical book by your bedside and let it lead you into a whole new world of peaceful slumber.

A fully updated new edition of David Attenborough’s bestselling classic.

BIRDS. Over 9,000 species, the most widespread of all animals: on icebergs, in the Sahara or under the sea, at home in our gardens or flying for over a year at a time. Earthbound, we can only look and listen, enjoying their lightness, freedom and richness of plumage and song.

David Attenborough has been watching and learning all his life. His classic book, now fully updated with the latest discoveries in ornithology, is a brilliant introduction to bird behaviours around the world: what they do and why they do it. He looks at each step in birds' lives and the problems they have to solve: learning to fly; finding food; communicating; mating and caring for nests, eggs and young; migrating; facing dangers and surviving harsh conditions.

Sir David has no equal in helping others to learn and making it exciting. His curiosity and enjoyment are infectious. He shows the lifelong pleasure that birds around us offer, and how much we miss if unaware of them.

The debut book from social media sensation @tanyahomeinspo
Easy and Essential Tips and Inspiration for Cleaning, Organising and Improving Your Space from social media's best-loved home hacks inspo account
Do you ever find yourself scrolling through your social media feed wishing your home was as clean and organised as the ones you see on there? Have you thought that it's too expensive to buy an array of cleaning products and that you simply don't have enough space to store everything? Do you struggle with keeping your home tidy? If any of this sounds familiar, this book is perfect for you
This book is packed full of tips and tricks to create a beautiful, organised home that you will love spending time in. It offers hacks to organise your home without breaking the bank, ways to increase your storage, as well as easy cleaning hacks that use common household items and natural ingredients. My aim is to show you how to make your home beautiful and tidy in the shortest time possible, freeing you up to do other things.
This is your one-stop go-to guide for keeping your home beautiful, clean and organised. Whether you accidentally spilled red wine on your carpet or you've just moved out for the first time and need help organising your new place, this book has got you covered It has a ton of tips and tricks to help you be more efficient with your cleaning and organising routine, saving you time and money. Additionally, it provides ideas to reduce energy bills and help the environment through simple changes. With the cost of living constantly rising, this guidebook is a great resource for anyone looking to save some cash while maintaining a beautiful and functional home.

A warm, funny and surprising love story about one woman's journey to find out who she really is - as if Richard Curtis watched Seachange, shared a cold beer with Dolly Alderton, and together they wrote The Time Traveller's Wife.

This is a magical love story. Where, despite what I have just told you, the most extraordinary thing to happen is a woman learns to forgive herself.

When Caitlin inherits a significant sum of money on her fortieth birthday, she decides to break the habits of a lifetime and throw caution to the winds. She's about to tell her husband Paul that they're leaving London on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to Eat Pray Love their way around the world, only ... she doesn't tell Paul that, because before the candles are lit, he tells her that he's very much in love with someone else. After a drunken night trying to console herself, Caitlin books tickets to Australia - anything to get as far away as possible.

What does the world feel like when it's ending for you, and no-one else? What does life feel like when you are running away from it? This is a story that begins in a way you expect, and ends very far from there. It is a story of creaking English hallways and vast Australian skies. Of hands that feel like warm sandpaper. Cicadas that sing so loudly they drown out the grief. Of white wine and an old piano and children who want their parents back from the dead. It is a magical tale of travel and mystery. And a very human tale of sex and loss and seawater and the primal joy of coming home. This is The Cicada House.

A bright, bold activity book designed especially for very young children
This write-in book is packed with gorgeously simple animal artwork and activities. Each page is full of things to spot, scribble and say - with a little white mouse to find on every spread! Perfect for entertaining young children, while helping to develop vocabulary, fine motor skills and early mark making.

SMALL HABITS TO BOOST YOUR BRAIN CHEMISTRY

'This book will help you find more motivation, create deeper connections, energise your body and destress your mind.' - Jay Shetty, author of Think Like a Monk
'The best book I've read on this subject.' - Dr. Julie Smith, author of Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?
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Life can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be.
Today's fast-paced world leaves many of us struggling with extreme emotional highs and lows caused by chemical imbalances in our brains, brought on by the pressures of modern life and constant digital connectivity.
In The DOSE Effect, Neuroscientist TJ Power shares how you can reset and balance your brain chemistry with simple, everyday habits to lead a happier, healthier, and more productive life.
Unlock your brain's four key chemicals and discover the powers of:
DOPAMINE to get motivated and stay driven
OXYTOCIN to build deeper connections with others
SEROTONIN to boost your energy and mood
ENDORPHINS to destress and find calm
TJ's practical approach and straightforward solutions will guide you on an exciting, action-based journey to optimise your brain chemistry and transform your mental health.

Demitra's mother died in America in the 1930s when Demitra was three years old. Her father took her home to the Greek island of Cephalonia, where she endures a lonely childhood and dreams her dead mother watches over her like the goddesses she reads about in her mythology books. When Demitra comes of age, she refuses to marry the man chosen for her. Instead, she defiantly begins an affair with a forbidden man who ignites her passion for painting the goddesses she once imagined protected her.

Elena is a beautiful Italian woman who dreamed of a life away from the brothels where she was raised. But opportunities are not meant for daughters of prostitutes, and Elena has no choice but to become one herself. When Italy occupies Cephalonia, Elena finds work entertaining the soldiers. Her life on the island is happy and carefree until the Germans arrive in 1943.

Maria lives in a poor mountain village in 1921 with a loving mother and sister. When her father grows desperate to feed his family, he sends her to America as a picture bride to marry a stranger. Only eighteen years old, Maria is terrified of the journey ahead.

Daughter of Ruins is a powerful tale of three determined and strong women, and it is impossible not to be moved by their journeys. Whether you are a fan of historical fiction, mythology, or simply enjoy a compelling story of female empowerment, this book is a must-read. So why not pick up a copy today and join us on this unforgettable journey to 20th-century Greece

On a dark and stormy night …

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 A pair of ghost-hunting journalists arrive at the most haunted house in Britain – the Hollow Hotel. They’re here to interview the Dark King of television magic, Romeo Gideon.

 Instead, they discover the body of a murdered man hanging from the rafters – the work of a killer who wields actual magic as viciously as he does his blade. With the storm closing in, all exit routes cut off, and the killer taking them out one by one, their only hope lies with the two mysterious Irish detectives who seem quite at home with all this bloodshed …

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 Skulduggery Pleasant and Valkyrie Cain have only hours to figure out who the killer is in a hotel filled with the tortured spirits of the dead, the anguished wails of the dying, and the relentless whines of the living.

All you need is scissors and glue to create all kinds of exciting vehicle pictures in this cutting and sticking book.

Children are invited to cut out shapes from the paper at the back of the book and glue them onto the illustrated scenes. The large shapes to cut around are perfect for little hands to follow and provide a fun way to practise scissor skills. With cars, trucks, tractors, diggers, planes and many more vehicles to make, this imaginative book will entertain little children for hours. There are also lots of things to talk about on each page to improve vocabulary.

 

Enjoy uncovering the secret life of water - and its epic journeys over millions of years.

A fascinating tour of the water cycle, looking at where rain comes from, flooding and droughts, the importance of clean water and how water reaches the kitchen tap. With expert advice from the international non-governmental organization Water Aid, this book encourages children to be curious about the world around them and the flap format works works brilliantly for answering their questions.

 

From the team that brought you I’ll Love You Till the Cows Come Home comes another funny and sweet lyrical lullaby, celebrating boundless family love. I’ll Love You Till the Crocodiles Smile is a cozy bedtime read-aloud guaranteed to have both you and your little one smiling. Tender and gently humorous, this story of unconditional love will become a household favorite to be read over and over.I will love you till forever and forever and more, till my love shakes the jungle with a lion-size ROAR, as night blankets the forest near a soothing waterfall and the chimpanzees sleep in trees, two hundred feet tall....I’ll Love You Till the Crocodiles Smile is perfect for giving, whether it be for a baby shower, birthday, or Valentine’s Day. The story stands beautifully on its own or can be paired with its companion story, I’ll Love You Till the Cows Come Home, which Booklist described as a bedtime read-aloud that is “both hilarious and comforting."

 

What if everyone in your family was given a DNA test at Christmas: would there be any surprise results? For two women the answers are shocking, and dangerous. Perfect for readers of Liane Moriarty and Sally Hepworth.

Families lie. DNA doesn't. Isobel Ashworth breezes through life, blissfully accustomed to the privilege which comes with her family name. But that changes when she arrives in the exclusive town of Hartwell. Sent there by her father to complete a controversial property development - and prove herself a serious player in the succession plan - her perfect life is unravelling. Isobel's fiance is telling lies, the project is a disaster and the locals hate her; could her father be setting her up to fail? Buzzing with the promise of a big story, journalist Meg Hunter arrives in Hartwell to expose the Ashworth family dealings, and transform her faltering career. As she follows the trail of corruption, she uncovers clues about her mother's mysterious past. When the next-gen Ashworths each receive an anonymous Christmas gift of a DNA testing kit, Isobel questions everything she knows about her family. Isobel is drawn to Meg and her pursuit of the truth ... but someone out there will stop at nothing to hide the secrets of both families. 'Kate Horan's debut is acute on the psychology of power and wealth, and the novel is intricate plotting with memorable characters. If you're into or the real-life tussle over the Murdoch family trust, is a smart debut tackling the seductive issues of wealth, succession and family secrets. Taut, propulsive and with enticing meets-Jane Harper vibes, this novel is perfect for suburban noir superfans. I whizzed through it. ' Ali Lowe, author of The School Run'Secrets, power and corruption -The Inheritance is an intriguing mystery and family drama Vanessa McCausland, author of The Last Illusion of Paige White 'Books about families are my catnip and The Inheritance didn't disappoint. Take one establishment family with the money to hide anything then throw in a DNA test that never lies and sit back and enjoy the ride that Kate Horan takes you on. A fabulous debut!' Fiona Lowe, author of The Acciden, The Inheritance is an incredibly strong debut from Kate Horan, full of all the things I love in a novel - family secrets, small-town intrigue and rich people behaving badly. I ripped through it faster than you can say the words 'DNA test'. Cassie Hamer, author of The Truth About Faking ItA gripping story about wealth, entitlement, corruption and, most of all, family. Kate Horan's debut novel is sophisticated and un-put-down- B.M. Carroll, author of One of Us is Missing

 

Based on true events, this gripping historical novel set in Norway and Sweden in 1940, follows one of the first female US Ministers, Daisy Harriman, and her niece as the two are unexpectedly caught up in the German invasion of Norway. Cleo Jaffray was an American. A war in Europe had nothing to do with her. She told herself that right up until the man she loved went missing in Poland and Cleo was forced to turn to the only person who might be able to help—her aunt Daisy, the US Minister to Norway. Daisy Harriman has never shied away from a challenge, be it canvassing for women’s suffrage or driving Red Cross ambulances in WWI, so as only the second woman ambassador, she is determined to prove the naysayers wrong and succeed in her post. When her disgraced niece Cleo lands on her doorstep, penniless and demanding help to find her lost lover, Daisy must balance her responsibilities as a diplomat with her desire to help her family. Their search for answers is interrupted when Germany invades Norway and the pair find themselves on the run in a countryside that is quickly becoming a battleground. Then as Daisy is given the task of escorting the Norwegian Crown Princess and her young children to America, Cleo’s lover resurfaces with a story that doesn’t add up and dangerous enemies on his trail. This riveting historical novel, based on the astounding life of Daisy Harriman and a real-life royal rescue, vividly captures a desperate time and a fearless heroine.

 

From the author of A Most English Princess comes a rich novel about young Princess Alix of Hesse—the future Alexandra, last Empress of Imperial Russia—and her sister, Princess Ella. Their decision to marry into the Romanov royal family changed history. They were granddaughters of Queen Victoria and two of the most beautiful princesses in Europe. Princesses Alix and Ella were destined to wed well and wisely. But while their grandmother wants to join them to the English and German royal families, the sisters fall in love with Russia—and the Romanovs. Defying the Queen’s dire warnings, Ella weds the tsar’s brother, Grand Duke Serge. Cultivated, aloof, and proud, Serge places his young wife on a pedestal for all to admire. Behind palace gates, Ella struggles to secure private happiness. Alix, whisked away to Russia for Ella’s wedding, meets and captivates Nicky—heir apparent to the Russian throne. While loving him deeply, Alix hears a call of conscience, urging her to walk away. Their fateful decisions to marry will lead to tragic consequences for not only themselves and their families, but for millions in Russia and around the globe. The Romanov Brides is a moving and fascinating portrait of two bold and spirited royal sisters, and brings to vivid life imperial Russia—a dazzling, decadent world on the brink of disappearing forever.

 

Meet the great Skulduggery Pleasant: wise-cracking detective, powerful magician, master of dirty tricks and burglary (in the name of the greater good, of course).Oh yeah. And dead.Then there's his sidekick, Stephanie. She's… well, she's a twelve-year-old girl. With a pair like this on the case, evil had better watch out…

“So you won't keep anything from me again?" He put his hand to his chest. "Cross my heart and hope to die. "Okay then. Though you don't actually have a heart," she said. "I know. "And technically, you've already died. "I know that too."Just so we're clear. "Stephanie's uncle is a writer of horror fiction. But when he dies and leaves her his estate, Stephanie learns that while he may have written horror, it certainly wasn't fiction. Pursued by evil forces intent on recovering a mysterious key, Stephanie finds help from an unusual source – the wisecracking skeleton of a dead wizard. When all hell breaks loose, it's lucky for Skulduggery that he's already dead. Though he's about to discover that being a skeleton doesn't stop you from being tortured, if the torturer is determined enough. And if there's anything Skulduggery hates, it's torture… Will evil win the day? Will Stephanie and Skulduggery stop bickering long enough to stop it? One thing's for sure: evil won't know what's hit it.

 

Third bone-breaking, belly-busting adventure in the bestselling series that puts the “funny” back in… um… funny bestselling series. That didn’t really work, did it?

If you’ve read the previous Skulduggery books then you know what the Faceless Ones are – and if you know what the Faceless Ones are, then you can probably take a wild guess that things in this book are going to get AWFULLY sticky for our skeletal hero and his young sidekick. If you haven’t read the previous Skulduggery books then what are you doing reading this? Go and read them right now, so that you know what all that stuff in the previous paragraph was about.Done? Good. So now you’re on tenterhooks too, desperately awaiting the answers to all your questions, and instead you’re going to have to wait to read the book. Sorry about that.