A prodigal pilgrim travels on a pilgrimage to Lourdes in France, known around the world for the miracles associated with its Marian healing shrine. Then he travels to Fatima in Portugal where the Marian appearances are reportedly said to include prophecies of the conversion of Russia and world peace. Finally, the pilgrim visits Medjugorje in Bosnia Herzegovina – his favourite healing shrine – where Mary is said to be giving signs and promises of her triumph over evil.
Along the way, the author examines the phenomena of the apparitions and reports his observations in a series of letters to the Pope. While the Pope permits pilgrimages to Medjugorje, there is no official approval of the shrine as “worthy of belief as private revelation”. Speaking as a prodigal pilgrim, the author seeks renewal of his faith, while imploring the Pope to approve the shrine. Without Church approval, the prophecies and promises of Medjugorje are too easily dismissed as mass hysteria, delusion or some form of magic. Mary reportedly says that the ten secrets she is entrusting to the visionaries at Medjugorje involve events on earth which will be revealed three days in advance of them taking place…
This is the Letters to the Pope, a deeply spiritual memoir of a practicing Catholic as he grapples with the questions around the Marian apparitions and the broader question of faith.
A timely book following the death of Pope Francis and the introduction of Pope Leo XIV.
Rex “Frosty” Winter, a jaded Sydney journalist, who believes he’s about to be sacked, is suddenly offered a lifeline − an “embedded” assignment with a police squad hunting drug runners in Queensland’s Gulf Country. Desperate to reconnect with his wife and estranged daughter Julie, he accepts the lifeline, not knowing just how dangerous the assignment will be.
Faced with the endless twists and turns of attempted kidnappings, contract killings, shocking betrayals and a discovery of a crime syndicate, the body count rises but the real mastmermind remains hidden.
Embedded is a visceral journey into corruption, vengeance and one mans’ fight to reclaim his name and reconnect with the people he loves.
Threatened sets out the types of extremism the world has seen in recent times and the alarm that has been raised about what might happen in the future.
Case studies from Australia and around the world illustrate the level of extremism that is prevalent—from antisemitism to terrorism with actions taken by authorities in Australia and around the world are highlighted.
In this book, questions are answered about how citizens can identify extremism, radicalisation and subversive behaviour and what to do about it.
If you can teach a child how to add and subtract, there is no reason they can’t also be taught to practice simple activities that result in better quality of life and wellbeing.
Being Down and Getting Up is a tender and beautifully simple book that gently reminds us—and especially our children—that every difficult feeling has a path to healing. With its rhythmic reflections and soft encouragements, this little book lifts spirits by showing how moments of sadness, fear, or anger can be transformed into joy, peace, and connection.
The book is powerful tool for nurturing emotional resilience, mindfulness, and gratitude. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or simply someone who cares, this book offers a warm, reassuring hand to hold through life’s ups and downs. Let it help you—and the little ones you love—find light in the shadows and strength in kindness.
“This charming book should stimulate valuable interactions between parent and child. I love the illustrations.” – Hugh Mackay, social researcher and bestselling author of The Kindness Revolution.