In 1917, at the tender age of sixteen Matilda Mary Twiss married Sapper James Devine, an Aussie Digger who spent more time AWOL and in detention than carrying out his military duties. Two years later, she arrived on Australian shores as a war bride. Making their home in East Sydney, the Devines involved themselves within Sydney's criminal underworld. After tolerating years of an abusive marriage, Tilly decided to challenge the inferior status of women in society and set out to prove that you didn't need to be born with a set of testicles to rule Sydney's underworld When women were considered nothing more than breeding stock and house slaves in a patriarchal society, Tilly worked her way up from the street to become the Queen of Woolloomooloo who, at her peak owned 30 brothels, was the leader of a razor gang and became the richest woman in New South Wales. Ruling the criminal underworld with guts and cunning, in a violent world generally considered a man's domain, Tilly racked up 204 criminal convictions. She served numerous prison sentences in the New South Wales jails for prostitution, affray, assault, and attempted murder. Devine Justice takes you on a journey back to the 1920s and onwards where you will be introduced to the violent but captivating criminals who dominated Sydney's underworld and were integrally involved in Tilly Devine's life.

Devine Justice: Matriarch of Crime

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Constantine, Charis

Thrillers & Suspense

Australian Self-publishing group

Debt of Honour: How an Anzac saved the Assyrian people from Genocide.

Biographies & Memoirs

Lindenmayer, Sarah

Leaders & Notable People

Safe and Sound.: A story about a little girl who overcomes fear.

Safe and Sound.: A story about a little girl who overcomes fear. A delightful story of a young girl who, with the help of her parents, clinicians and pet cat, learns to overcome fear and embrace life. Based on the acclaimed scientific work of Dr Stephen Porges, (arguably the world's leading neuroscientist), this book provides a model by which parents and teachers can help children navigate the challenges of life, in a helpful, scientifically valid and trauma informed way

Children's Books

North, Paul

So, Lydia

Growing Up & Facts of Life

The Grand Life' is the funny and touching memoir of the life and times of Patrick Langley Griffin OAM, growing up in the post war years of a gloomy Britain in the 40's and 50's, then through his long career an hotelier in some 'Grand' hotels in England and Australia. "He truly is an industry legend and on behalf of team at Intermedia, I say congratulations."PA R T I1946-1967Griffin OAM, growing up in the post war years of a gloomy Britain in the 40s and 50s, through his fifty years as a hotelier in grand hotels across the UK, Europe and Australia. His memoir is filled with characters famous, infamous and hitherto unknown. From his first star encounter with Charlie Chaplin, the memoir is filled with tales of film stars, rock legends, celebrities, Heads of State and politicians, as well as the British Royal Family. No less enjoyable are the tales ofordinary folk, just as full of laughs, tears and crazy behaviour. The memoir is full of humour, candour and genuine empathy for the common humanity that binds us all.Born in Rugby, England in 1946, his early youth was spent in Swanage, Dorset, where the family had moved to escape the German bombing while their father served in the RAF. Although not academically inclined, his charm, wit and unfailing ability to make lemonade when he was given lemons ensure his childhood and public school years are filled with adventures and hilarious mishaps.His career started in 1963 as a trainee manager at Te Grand Hotel in Eastbourne, a very traditional Victorian-era five-star hotel, where he found his passion for hospitality. Half a century of social and political change comes to life, from post- war austerity and bureaucracy through the Swinging Sixties and the 'Summer of Love' in Amsterdam, to England's industrial upheaval and 'Winter of Discontent' of the Seventies. He moved to Australia as the century drew to a close for a new beginning, opening two hotels that would set a new benchmark in luxury hotel standards. His resilience and sense of humour helped him to survive and thrive.

THE GRAND LIFE - Confessions of an Old School Hotelier in the Digital Age: PART I : THE GRAND JOURNEY BEGINS 1946 - 1967 (The Grand Life Trilogy) (PART1)

Humor & Entertainment

Griffin OAM, Mr Patrick Langley

Payne, Ms Juliana

Humor

Christians are not immune from doubting the existence of a loving God. In a world ever challenged by the presence of evil, even those who claim a faith can lose hope. Into the Cloud of Knowing is an invitation to share in Antonio's personal quest for signs of God's continuing faithfulness. Set against places as diverse as the ruddy backdrop of Western Australia, the jungles of Rwanda, dusty refugee camps fraught by gunfire, the chaos of the London Blitz or the picturesque mountains of Sicily, the book merges creative non-fiction with biography, theological reflection and social commentary, fuelled by an attitude of hope. Antonio traces accounts of miracles, conversions and healings, angelic encounters, prophetic dreams, deliverances and the wisdom of children, spanning nearly a century. It is assumed that the mystical life is a dark reality, reserved for only great saints. Yet, our lives are filled with a million moments to help us slip through a rift, a Narnian wardrobe that we will recognise as familiar, yet forever new. Antonio's gift of love to his children and for posterity, Into the Cloud of Knowing is an invitation to join the countless souls who form the cloud of witnesses, experiencing God's presence and proclaiming his mercy. Perth born Renato Antonio is the son of Sicilian migrants. He was baptised Catholic in infancy but became serious about his faith after a conversion experience just before his 16th birthday. His desire to fathom the mysteries of faith and life has led him into the Cloud of Knowing; that place in which one meets, albeit in veiled form, God in our midst. Reflecting on personal experiences and those of others whose stories have been the catalyst for deeper insight into life, suffering, death and the supernatural, Renato provides a heartfelt reflection on God's presence in lives spanning nearly a century, in three continents.

Into the Cloud of Knowing

Bonasera, Renato

Religion & Spirituality

This little adventurous story about the bilbies friendship between one another is no doubt a wondrous thing that will keep you smiling through the whole story, it certainly inspired me to be a part of cheers, sincerely Rebecca Janet Sharp.

Bilbies Adventures

Bell, Michelle

Animals

Miraculous

Dixon, Colette

Community & Culture

Untamed Thoughts of a Middle Aged House Wife is a collection of sexually explicit short stories that the author Fiona Warren wroteand collaborated over the years during her career within the Adult industry as an "Adult Toy" specialist. Her fantasy driven tales ofsexual encounters are loosely based on real life events or fantasies that her customers, friends and followers have shared with her. Justhow much is true? You be the judge!

Untamed Thoughts of a Middle Aged House Wife

Literature & Fiction

Warren, Fiona

Erotica

Tradd: Total Relativity and Dimensional Dynamics

Science & Math

Schoevers, Evert Corneilous

Physics

The Vermilion Ribbon: Book One of the Vermilion Saga

Price, Hayley

Genre Fiction

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