Recently published books by Ocean Publishing
With a Pinch of Soul by Ada Daher
As I remember my childhood, it was such a joyful past. We had endless orchards around our house of every fruit tree that you could imagine, and fresh organic vegetables and legumes for every season read more.
With a Pinch of Soul by Ada Daher
As I remember my childhood, it was such a joyful past. We had endless orchards around our house of every fruit tree that you could imagine, and fresh organic vegetables and legumes for every season.
Dad would come home from work and mum would have the best dinner made with aromas filling every inch of the house. On some weekends dad would be making his Ouzo or attending his gardens and maintaining the plants. Fish was always fresh as dad went fishing three to four times a week after his shift work. Some weekends he would even go game hunting with his hunting dog Fox; it was the best childhood anyone could dream of.
I remember sitting on our marble stairs adoring the many colours of my pet peacock running around after our turkey and chickens. It was my job to collect the eggs almost every other morning before I walked to school. My brothers would prune and graft the rose bushes for mother to always have roses on her kitchen table, whilst my sisters would help her with daily chores before attending their studies.
Initiation by Gary J. Kay
World War I was definitely not a celebration of life. But it was a celebration of friendship and loyalty. Over 100,000 Australians never came home from that war and neither did more than 3,000 horses. All but one!
Life Print of a Nurse’s Soul by Pauline Barnard
I am a retired nurse of 50 years experience. I was born and bred in New Zealand where I was a school dropout but wanted to be a nurse. I achieved this miracle and have travelled around the world as people interest me very much. My story has been abridged but the most significant parts still remain.
My Bali Holiday by Nicole Murphy
This beautifully illustrated book captures a little boy’s excitement and anticipation about his future holiday in Bali. It depicts common scenarios encountered by families with young children during their Bali experience and is told delightfully through the imagination of a toddler. This is an inspiring little travel companion for any young child holidaying in Bali.
One Uncommon Woman by Dulcie Lampard
Dulcie Lampard (known as Sky in the biography) has had a life-long love affair with books. A former bookshop manager and author, she is essentially a storyteller. One Uncommon Woman sensitively reflects the close, loving bond between the author and her mother over many years. It is a moving story, simply told. Enjoyable fare. www.oneuncommonwoman.com.au
William and Willow Wagtail by Joan Shanahan
The Willie Wagtail is the largest and the most well-known of the Australian fantails. These clever, delightful birds make a funny sound like a half empty box of matches when they chat. It is not known just why they dance, wag and flutter their wings but everyone who sees them cannot help but smile. One belief is that Willie Wagtails hop into our lives to remind us to be cheerful. Contact Joan at readysetgo.cs@westnet.com
Write Stories in 10 Easy Steps by Dawn Burke and Kay Geiger
We should all write stories, even if it is only an account of our life so we can pass our history on to our children. With Write Stories in 10 Easy Steps, we make it easy to develop your own style and help you to put together a comprehensive, interesting tale. If you’re a budding novelist, we give you a hand to construct and develop your work. www.writestories.com.au
Ordinary African Village Chief by Mrs Gbọnjúbọlá Dàda
To some people, the man Chief Michael was not an ordinary man. This biography is compiled to change this notion and to illustrate that although he had a few talents, he was an ordinary man. The stories of great presidents, emperors and the world’s richest people have all been told. It is about time the fascinating stories of ordinary people are told - Sally Jackson
A handbook of British Pottery Manufacturers 1900-2010 by Michael Perry
This Handbook is an essential reference for all of those interested in the ceramics produced in the United Kingdom during the 20th century. For the first time in one place, the reader can find information on approximately 1,000 pottery business and important individual potters active in the United Kingdom during the 20th century.
Extreme Investing by Abraham Ngoma (B.Bus Management & Marketing)
The wisdom of something is better than something. It teaches you to learn in order to earn more. The best book you’ll ever buy:
- Simple to read
- Easy to understand
- Everyday life examples
- Simple everyday formula
Family Weekend by Daniel Mony
Meet Amy Jamieson. Amy is attractive, intelligent, has a good job, a nice apartment and a loving boyfriend, Simon Perry. She is also one of the most accident prone people you could ever meet, and throughout her life has been plagued by minor misfortunes and mishaps. Unfortunately, when Amy accompanies Simon (who plans to propose to her) to Boston to meet his large family for the Independence Day weekend read more.
Family Weekend by Daniel Mony
Meet Amy Jamieson. Amy is attractive, intelligent, has a good job, a nice apartment and a loving boyfriend, Simon Perry. She is also one of the most accident prone people you could ever meet, and throughout her life has been plagued by minor misfortunes and mishaps.
Unfortunately, when Amy accompanies Simon (who plans to propose to her) to Boston to meet his large family for the Independence Day weekend, most members of the snobbish, overbearing and dysfunctional Perry family take an instant dislike to the nervous newcomer, and Amy finds herself in one embarrassing and disastrous situation after another.
Will Amy and Simon still be together, let alone engaged, by the end of the weekend?
Gunther’s Island Adventure by Gay Carson
Illustrated by Gemma Wilson
Gay Carson so enjoyed the popularity of her first published book and its little hero, that she put pen to paper once again to create another adventure for Gunther. He has become quite a little character and therefore very easy to write about.
Move Your Kids’ Butts by Sharon Beer-Korver
A fun and active program for parents, teachers, fitness instructors … and anyone else who cares! Good health is vital for a long and healthy life, too many teenagers are becoming obese, having heart attacks and suffer from low self esteem. It’s worrying in this, the new age of nutrition and technology that this can happen! Let’s do something to combat this together, get started today! www.moveyourkidsbutts.com.au
Ninja Dad by Malcolm Dix
An ancient pregnancy and baby survival guide for men. Ninja Dad is written by a dad for dads. It’s to the point and full of practical information and tips that all dads-to-be should know. www.malcolmdix.com
Science is Everywhere by Christine Howitt
Christine has been involved in early childhood science education for the past eight years in Perth, Western Australia. She thinks that children's curiosity is their most precious possession, and actively searches for ways to tap into that curiosity. Christine firmly believes that the key behind understanding children is to learn to think like a child. www.scienceiseverywhere.com.au
Written with Love by Sarah Crofts
I was twelve when I first began to write. It was a way to express my emotions. I didn’t think about having others read it, nor what they might think – I just had to write!
Writing about myself, my life, my feelings, my thoughts helped me to make my way through my childhood and beyond. Whether letters, journals or poetry it was simply who I was and who I needed to be.
From the Gravel Pit by Lyn Hughes
From the Gravel Pit is more than a book of verse. Apart from the quirky illustrations and the tempting recipes, this book looks at many aspects of living in Australia, from barbeques to animals and from nature to patriotism. The easy reading style also gently explores family and society values in a light-hearted yet reflective way. Through the eyes of the author, nostalgia and appreciation are used to describe Australia as it was, as it is and, perhaps, how it should be…www.fromthegravelpit.com.au
In Another Life by David W Double
In another life is the story of William Daley, a young, gay lawyer who starts out his career in an old-fashioned legal firm in Borac – a small, struggling town in country Victoria. Despite an inauspicious start working under the cantankerous senior partner, Colin Budd, William gradually establishes himself, before becoming entangled in a web of sexual abuse and corruption involving the local mayor, who is his largest client, and the local police.
Through My Eyes by Christine Henson
A collection of personal and channelled works. Our life may be likened to a book. One with many chapters. A grand thesis which begins at birth And continues throughout our life. There will be highs and lows, parts of fact and fiction. Yet all a precious experience adding to the wisdom of our existence. You are the conductor who controls the music What music will you play? www.colourfulsoulconnections.com.au
Bali Addiction by Tina Ross
A plethora of choices confront us when we land at Denpasar airport as we discover the fabulous array of restaurants, hotels, places to go, things to do in this mystical paradise acclaimed as, Island of the Gods. Bali Ketagihan is a collection of memoirs, advice, experiences and culture assembled together over two and a half decades of travelling to Bali. An unexpected relationship and marriage to a ‘Bali” boy’ provides an insight into local life and traditions.
Bonfire in the Vanity by Steve Benson and Neil Burman
Based heavily on the teachings of Austrian philosopher, guru, tax exile and Man of Letters, Professor Ernst Trubelmacher (his surname contains at least twelve), Bonfire in the Vanity – the Ultimate Self-Help book provides everything necessary for you to lead a happy and rewarding life. Well, at least happier than those around you. Co-authors Drs Steve Benson and Neil Burman have spent several months thinking about researching the vital information contained within their book.
The private the heroine and the troops by Shirley Anderson-Cirillo
These memoirs are prepared for the family of Eric and Sylvia May Anderson. At some point in my sixth decade I became aware that I was the daughter of a returned soldier who had never accepted any recognition for his efforts during the Second World War. After giving my father not enough thought for most of my life, or his, and little credit for anything, it slowly dawned on me that I was a Digger’s daughter and for the first time I felt a measure of pride and wanted to pay some tribute to him for his contribution in the war and my life in the lucky country.
Wings of a Dragonfly by Brooke
A way of releasing trauma. Every day I strive for closure, a sense of certainty or completeness, an end and a conclusion to the traumas and hurdles I have faced during my life. The journey my life has taken me through can be represented by the Lotus Flower and Dragonfly.
White Gums Station by Jim and Marion Brown
This book is about change. Change in the landscape, in the environment and people. From the very barren landscape as shown in the cover photo to the lush landscape of today there is a remarkable difference. Change is usually a slow process. Only when you look back does it become significant. Why do I show a barren landscape as the cover photo? Because that is what is what it was like – a piece of bare ground upon which I dreamt I could build an attractive farm.