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A Garden of My Own is a verdant compilation of the experiences of passionate gardeners who have worked with various climate and setting peculiarities to create their own individual gardens. Gardens are about people, and this book is an intimate tour not only through the vast plant life of Australian gardens but also through the lives of the people who create, maintain and enjoy them. From the cool, temperate areas to the tropical regions, from Mediterranean style to the bush, this collection of tales captures the enchantment of gardening and the unique and intricate alchemy of gardens Live Well Live Long A Lifetime of Healthy Living 
By Dr Paul Goyen Allen & Unwin, RRP $29.95 ISBN 1865089273 That prevention is better than the cure appears to be Dr Paul Goyen’s underlying message in Live Long Live Well. In this useful book, Dr Goyen identifies the preventable illnesses that most commonly afflict members of Western society and offers realistic and practical advice on how to minimise the risk of contracting these illnesses. This easy to read, comprehensive reference tool provides advice and preventative programs that are designed to be a part of everyday living. Detailed chapters on cancer prevention, mental health, nutrition, women’s health and bone disease make up this informative, reader friendly piece of practical medical literature. The Story of My Father 
By Sue Miller Bloomsbury, RRP $35.00 ISBN 0747565198 The Story of My Father is exactly what it professes to be, a deeply moving and emotionally lucid account. Written by Sue Miller the book depicts her father’s final days as he succumbs to Alzheimer’s disease. A candid non-fiction account that poetically weaves together two lives, that of father and daughter, the author contrasts the strength in caring for her father in his deteriorating state with the emotional pain and heartfelt abandonment caused by the loss of a loved one. The Story of My Father is Miller’s first non-fiction work, and is a celebration of the indelible bond between father and daughter, in life and in death. Editor’s Choice The Castlemaine Murders  By
Kerry Greenwood Allen & Unwin, RRP$19.95 ISBN 1741140749 The Hon. Phryne Fisher is the star of Kerry Greenwood’s hugely popular detective series set in Melbourne in the Roaring Twenties. The Castlemaine Murders is the latest instalment and begins innocently enough with a visit from the sexy sleuth’s younger sister Beth. A visit to Luna Park, and the discovery of a mummified corpse, sets Phryne on the trail of both a 70 year old murder and a modern case of kidnapping, harassment and extortion. Her lover Lin Chung is on his own mission to locate lost gold and settle an ancient feud. Both Phryne and Lin seek answers in the town of Castlemaine, where the mystery is resolved with plenty of action and Greenwood’s characteristic flair. Farther than any Man For a chance to win one of these great
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By Louise Earwaker & Neil Robertson 
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Martin Dugard 
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Translucent Heart is a collection of verse written and illustrated by
Lynette Lane, a poet, artist, storyteller and teacher. The book covers
all aspects of all life and reflects the author’s commitment to
providing guidance and exploring the deeper meaning of our existence.
Written by Lynette over many years it is a work of extraordinary personal
insight. 