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Street To Street(Prizewinner longlist Miles Franklin 2013) by Castro, Brian
Category: Fiction | Series: Giramondo Shorts Ser.
Brian Castro takes up the novella, the form favoured by David Malouf and Helen Garner, in his new work of fiction, based on the life of the early twentieth-century Sydney poet Christopher Brennan. Brennan wrote some of the most powerful and ambitious poems in Australian poetry; he was a formidable liter ...Show more
Stunt Riders (Slipstream Graphic) by David Orme
Category: Education | Series: Edge: Slipstream Short Fiction Level 1
Slipstream is a new generation of reading resources specifically designed for struggling and reluctant readers. Through exciting and carefully levelled texts, Slipstream enables readers to accelerate their reading experience. This illustrated story is part of Slipstream LEVEL 1. The 300-word text is lev ...Show more
Suicide Bombings by Riaz Hassan
Category: History | Series: Short Cuts
In an age when the Western world is preoccupied with worries about weapons of mass destruction in terrorist hands, terrorists across many parts of the globe are using a more basic device as a weapon - life itself. Suicide bombing has become a weapon of choice among terrorist groups because of its lethal ...Show more
Summer Adventure Stories by Enid Blyton
Category: Junior Fiction | Series: Bumper Short Story Collections
Set off on an outdoor adventure with this collection of 25 classic tales by the world's best-loved storyteller. The perfect holiday read for children aged 5 and up! From stolen dogs and disappearing necklaces to journeys to faraway lands, these fun-filled stories are packed full of mystery and adventur ...Show more
Summer Holiday Stories by Enid Blyton
Category: Junior Fiction | Series: Bumper Short Story Collections
A wonderful selection of 22 fantastical summer stories to read and share by one of the world's best-loved children's authors, Enid Blyton. School's out! So go on a picnic in the woods, visit the seaside or take a trip on a magic aeroplane in this enchanting collection of stories perfect for summer holi ...Show more
Summertime Stories by Enid Blyton
Category: Junior Fiction | Series: Bumper Short Story Collections
Enjoy a whole summer of fun with this fantastic collection of 30 short stories - the perfect holiday read for children aged 7 and up. From picnics in the sunshine to daring outdoor adventures, celebrate the excitement and magic of summertime with these fun-filled short stories by Enid Blyton. Ideal for ...Show more
Systems Biology: a Very Short Introduction by Eberhard O. Voit
Category: Science | Series: Very Short Introductions Ser.
Systems biology came about as growing numbers of engineers and scientists from other fields created algorithms which supported the analysis of biological data in incredible quantities. Whereas biologists of the past had been forced to study one item or aspect at a time, due to technical and biological l ...Show more
THE BAHA'I FAITH by MOMEN MOOJAN
Category: No Category | Series: Oneworld Short Guides
The Baha'i Faith has, in its short 150-year history, succeeded in establishing itself in every country of the world. This book is an attempt to convey the teachings of the Baha'i Faith as they relate to the individual, to society and to the world as a whole. There are also sections on the history of the ...Show more
THE BEST AMERICAN SHORT STORIES 2012 by PITLOR HEIDI
Category: Fiction | Series: Best American Short Stories (Paperback)
The Best American Series(R)First, Best, and Best-Selling The Best American series is the premier annual showcase for the country's finest short fiction and nonfiction. Each volume's series editor selects notable works from hundreds of magazines, journals, and websites. A special guest editor, a leading ...Show more
THE BOOM BOX VERY SHORT INTROD
Category: No Category | Series: Very Short Introductions
Books that are perfect to pop in your pocket now packaged to make the ideal gift! Five of the best-selling introductory books on war from the highly acclaimed Very Short Introductions series packaged in a stylish case to make the ideal gift or way-in to the complex area of war and conflict throughout hi ...Show more
TIME OUT SHORTLIST KYOTO by TIME OUT GUIDES
Category: Travel | Series: Time Out Shortlist Ser.
Kyoto, with its 200 Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines, and its breathtaking gardens and palaces, is one of Japan's most seductive cities. The capital for over 1,000 years and currently the seventh largest city in Japan, it is also one of the most difficult to maneuver. Time Out Kyoto simplifies the pr ...Show more
Tales of Tricks and Treats by Enid Blyton
Category: Junior Fiction | Series: Bumper Short Story Collections
Meet fairies, witches and giants in this selection of 30 magical short stories by the world's best-loved storyteller. Perfect for children aged 5 and up! From to goblin games to never-ending wishes, there's mischief afoot in these fun-filled short stories by Enid Blyton! Who will be on the receiving en ...Show more