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That Bligh Girl by Sue Williams
Category: Fiction
A fascinating story of Governor Bligh's trouble-making daughter, Mary, a powerful and determined woman from the bestselling author ofElizabeth and Elizabeth. 'Superb narration and engrossing drama.' Tom Keneally Mary Bligh is no shrinking violet. After an horrific six-month sea voyage from Britain, sh ...Show more
The Girl Who Climbed Everest by Hannah Norris (Read by); Sue Williams
Category: Audio
'I believe that nothing is impossible if you dare to dream, plan and take action. I'm an ordinary girl who simply refused to give up on a dream, and that's all it takes to succeed in life.'Alyssa Azar is unstoppable. When she was just eight years old, she walked the gruelling Kokoda Track, the youngest ...Show more
The Girl Who Climbed Everest by Hannah Norris (Read by); Sue Williams
Category: Audio
'I believe that nothing is impossible if you dare to dream, plan and take action. I'm an ordinary girl who simply refused to give up on a dream, and that's all it takes to succeed in life.'Alyssa Azar is unstoppable. When she was just eight years old, she walked the gruelling Kokoda Track, the youngest ...Show more
The Girl Who Climbed Everest: The Inspirational Story of Alyssa Azar, Australia's Youngest Adventurer by Sue Williams
Category: Biography
"'I have shown myself that nothing is impossible. I'm just a girl from a small town in Australia, but I was always taught to believe in my dreams.' Alyssa Azar is unstoppable. When she was just eight years old, she walked the gruelling Kokoda Track alongside her father, Glenn. At twelve she climbed the ...Show more
The Last Showman by Fred Brophy; Sue Williams
Category: Australiana
'Fred Brophy is a legend - he's one of my favourite real Australians.' John Williamson Son of a sideshow operator and a trapeze artist, Fred Brophy grew up on the road, travelling the length and breadth of Australia. He did time in jail as a teenager before touring his own boxing tent at a time when the ...Show more
The Magic Fire of Warlukurlangu by Dolly Daniels Granites Nampijinpa; Christine Judith Nicholls (Editor); Sue Williams (Editor);
Category: Picture Books | Series: Dreaming Narrative Ser.
The dramatic story of Jampijinpa Blue Tongue, who deceives his two sons, and who is in turn deceived by them, with tragic consequences for the two boys. This narrative offers an important explanation for the presence of the flame-like anthills that can be found in the Warlukurlangu region.
Under Her Skin: The Life and Work of Professor Fiona Wood AM, National Living Treasure by Sue Williams
Category: Biography
The remarkable story of Professor Fiona Wood AM, world-leading burns specialist and one of Australia's most innovative and respected surgeons, whose ground-breaking research and technology development has changed the lives of burns patients. When three bombs tore out the heart of Bali and destroyed so m ...Show more
Welcome to the Outback by Sue Williams
Category: Australiana
Sue Williams has delivered us Women of the Outback and Outback Spirit, stories she gathers from the people of the bush. Ever curious, this time Sue puts herself in the firing line, seeking to find the essence of the outback experience - perfect for all us armchair travellers. She travelled the width and ...Show more
Welcome to the Outback audio by Sue Williams
Category: Audio
Sue Williams has delivered us Women of the Outback and Outback Spirit, stories she gathers from the people of the bush. Ever curious, this time Sue puts herself in the firing line, seeking to find the essence of the outback experience - perfect for all us armchair travellers. She travelled the width an ...Show more
Women of the Outback by Sue Williams
Category: Australiana
The women of the Outback are a different breed: tough, resilient and endlessly resourceful. This book tells the inspiring stories of 14 remarkable women, from high-achievers to everyday heroes. Their tales are often heart-rending and regularly touched by tragedy, but always life-affirming. They portray ...Show more
Women of the Outback audio by Sue Williams
Category: Audio
The stories of twelve amazing women, drawn from the very best the Australian outback can offer. Maree was left with three small daughters when her husband and son were killed in a light plane smash. Cheryl lives in such a remote area, she had to winch herself and her three children across the Murray Riv ...Show more