Sue Williams Books

Looks at the bald eagle, African elephant, water buffalo, and other endangered animals, and teaches readers how through caring and cooperation they can contribute to helping threatened species

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

I went walking. What did you see? I saw a black cat Looking at me. These catchy stanzas frolic through the Australian author Sue Williams's simple, funny read-aloud picture book that tracks a crazy-haired boy's stroll through the countryside. The boy sees a black cat, then a brown horse, then a red cow, and so on, and before he knows it, he's being trailed by the entire menagerie The Australian illustrator Julie Vivas brings the parade to life in lovely, lively watercolors--when the pink pig looks at the boy, for example, the boy sprays off his muddy body with a hose. Big type, repetition, friendly art, clean design--and the visual guessing game created by introducing each animal only partially at first--make this beloved tale a winner at story time.

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.

Exploring the moral complexities of modern life, this book delves into the contentious issues of divorce, suicide, drinking, and smoking. It challenges traditional views on sin and morality, prompting readers to reflect on societal norms and personal beliefs. Through thought-provoking discussions, the author invites a deeper understanding of these topics, encouraging a dialogue about their implications in contemporary society. The work ultimately seeks to navigate the gray areas of ethics and personal choice.

Marking a milestone in Parkett's luminous perceptions of late twentieth century art, this special double issue presents five artist collaborations, original inserts and bright spirited articles.

Poutavý cestopis. Mladá Angličanka na odvážných výpravách po nejexotičtějších místech světa. A zároveň často nejnebezpečnějších. Kraje oplývající nejen divukrásnou přírodou, ale i zkorumpovanými úředníky, prohnanými podvodníky, státními převraty, nulovou hygienou a jinými svérázy životního stylu velmi vzdáleného vzdělané Evropance vytvářejí působivý kontrast s naivitou, přímočarostí a půvabnou odhodlaností "mladé dámy", pevně rozhodnuté poznat exotiku nikoliv v podobě nakašírovaných palem v luxusních hotelích, nýbrž doslova na vlastní kůži. Když k tomu připočteme ještě patálie s vlastními soukmenovci, jejichž chování na cestách autorka shrnula do výstižného konstatování, že "civilizační návyky se rychle mění v boj o holé přežití, jde-li do tuhého", není se co divit, že v téhle knize přicházejí překvapení ze všech stran a na každém řádku je o čem číst.