'Us firefighters do more than fight fires. We also assist those who have just gone through what's probably the worst experience of their lives.' The devastating 2019-2020 Black Summer bushfires threw the importance of our volunteer firefighters into sharp focus. But these brave men and women don't just step up to protect life and property in fires; they are also there to help in road accidents, plane crashes, natural disasters like cyclones and floods - and, yes, they even rescue pets that have got themselves into strife. In this collection of first-hand stories, ranging from the 1880s to 2020, our courageous volunteer firies take us right up to the frontlines and reveal the stark realities of the dangers they face to keep our communities safe. This book serves as a tribute to the thousands of volunteer firies across Australia who roll up their sleeves and selflessly put their lives on the line to assist their fellow human beings.
Bill Gardner Book order






- 2021
- 2017
LOGO Creed: The Mystery, Magic, and Method Behind Designing Great Logos: Volume 1
- 220 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Focusing on the design process, this handbook connects aspiring designers with industry mentors who share their insights and experiences. Featuring contributions from notable designers, it covers essential stages of logo creation, including research, idea development, and effective delivery. Readers will learn techniques for brainstorming, recognizing key elements of successful logos, and crafting compelling brand narratives. Ideal for students and self-taught designers, it emphasizes continuous learning and the importance of keeping designs dynamic post-delivery.
- 2017
John Cromar is headhunted by the big boss of Srathanach, a highly efficient organisation with a rare and very effective philosophy. His army experience and chemistry degree land him a job in the lab at Srathanach as well as pilot of the newly developed aircraft, the like of which the world has never seen. As word spreads of Srathanach's innovations, others - some of whom are very influential and have the government's ear - begin to take more than a healthy interest in the company with the aim of a takeover, hostile if necessary. John and his colleagues set out to expose the people behind the threats and uncover a criminal network vaster than they could have ever imagined.
- 2013
The Complete Book of Australian Flying Doctor Stories
- 816 pages
- 29 hours of reading
For the first time, Bill Marsh's terrific collection of outback yarns centred on the Royal Flying Doctor Service are available in one bumper volume. the Royal Flying Doctor Service is a unique icon of Australian culture. Since its beginnings with the Reverend John Flynn in 1928, the RFDS has helped build our nation. the Flying Doctors, and the remote stations and communities that they serve, have become enduring symbols of what it means to be Australian. the Complete Book of Australian Flying Doctor Stories is a fascinating, moving and often hilarious collection of true stories about the life in the Australian Outback. Hear of those whose very lives depend on the Royal Flying Doctor Service, like the man suffering from extreme burns who rode his motorbike eighteen kilometres back across his property to get help while opening and closing every gate along the way because you 'always leave gates as you find them'. Out here, stoicism and a sense of humour go hand in hand, as in the case of the stockman with a compound leg fracture who, when asked by the Flying Doctor if it hurt, replied, 'Oh, it itches a bit.' through fog, lightning, thunder, flooding rains and dust storms, the Flying Doctor braves the elements to get to the remote outback landing strips where they're needed ... and the tales they live to tell will have you shaking your head in amazement.
- 2012
A collection of 2,000 logos by top designers from around the world. Profiles selected designers and highlights successful new designs. Describes the creative process behind some logos by reviewing early designs and their evolution.
- 2012
Logolounge Master Library, Volume 4
- 295 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Some of the world’s best-known logos are famous for their typography, including Coca-Cola, Kellogg’s, and Campbell’s. Typographic logos are the most direct way to deliver the brand message. The fourth in the seven-volume LogoLounge Master Library series, this is a highly organized collection of 3,000 typographic logo designs culled carefully from LogoLounge.com, the largest online searchable collection of logos in the world. The result is the deepest, densest, and most highly-focused collection of logos organized by category ever created. In addition, top-tier logo designers share their insights on the values, traditions, and future of designing with typography. The collection includes Initials & Crests; Animals & Mythology; Shapes & Symbols; Type & Calligraphy; People; Nature & Food; and Arts & Culture. The Master Library series is organized with the busy, motivated designer in mind. Turn to exactly what you need, time after time—a must-have resource for any serious logo designer!
- 2010
The second in the seven-volume LogoLounge Master Library series, LogoLounge Master Library, Volume 2: 3000 Animal & Mythology Logos is a highly organized collection of 3,000 animal and mythology logo designs, culled carefully from LogoLounge.com, the largest online searchable collection of logos in the world. In addition, top-tier logo designers share their insights on the values, traditions, and future of designing with animals and mythological characters. — Animals have been depicted symbolically ever since man first began to draw. Their shapes, colors, behaviors, and history provide a wealth of inspiration for logo designers. — Mythological figures are rich in analogy and metaphor, perfect for logo design. Every culture has its own fables and fascinating visual stories that help designers convey challenging concepts. The LogoLounge Master Library series will form the deepest, densest, most highly focused collection of logos organized by category ever. The total collection will include Initials & Crests, Animals & Mythology, Typography, People, Shapes & Symbols, Nature & Food, and Arts & Culture. The Master Library series is organized with the busy, motivated designer in mind. Turn to exactly what you need, time after time—a must-have resource for any serious logo designer.
- 2010
The mini edition of the fourth volume in the best-selling LogoLounge series provides 2,000 logos from designers worldwide. This book, like the previous titles in the series, is compiled in association with LogoLounge.com, a website that was launched by Bill Gardner in 2002. The site is dedicated to logos. Top designers and design firms are hand picked and invited to be “foundation members.” Foundation and website members each supply multiple logos to the site. Each LogoLounge book presents thousands of logos that have been added to the site, providing designers with an invaluable source for design inspiration and a resource for design solutions. The first portion of the book profiles 10 top designers recent work in the area of logo design; the second part of the book contains almost 2,000 logos organized by logo design (typography, people, mythology, nature, sports, etc.).
- 2009
LogoLounge 5
- 192 pages
- 7 hours of reading
The fifth volume in the best-selling LogoLounge series brings together an exciting collection of 2,000 totally new logos from designers worldwide submitted to LogoLounge.com, the largest collection of logo designs in the world. The front of the book contains an inspiring series of articles, featuring top-notch design work from such world design leaders as Lippincott, Felix Sockwell, Fragile, Cato Purnell, Chermayeff & Geismar, Mattson Creative, Moving Brands, Origin Communications, and Hulsbosch. The second part of the book contains 2,000 logos logically organized by category (typography, crests, people, mythology, nature, sports, and so on), plus additional articles on the latest work by Interbrand, Design Ranch, Von Glitschka, Landor and more.
- 2008
LogoLounge 4
- 192 pages
- 7 hours of reading
The fourth volume in the best-selling LogoLounge series delivers a fresh collection of 2,000 totally new logos from designers worldwide. This book, like the previous titles in the series, is compiled in association with LogoLounge.com, the largest database of logo designs in the world. The first portion of the book delivers insightful articles on high-profile projects created by top international design names, including Pentagram, Siegel+Gale, Jager Di Paola Kemp, Hesse Design, and Interbrand. The second part of the book contains 2,000 logos organized for easy reference by category (typography, people, mythology, nature, sports, etc.), as well as additional articles on recent designs by Gardner Design, Tompert Design, Karl Design, Hybrid Design, Iconologic, and Hugonaut.



