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Get money-wise this Christmas with 2011's Financial Planner of the Year!
Charles Badenach, author of Old Head on Young Shoulders, is this year's recipient of Money Management's Financial Planner of the Year. Read the same advice he gives his clients in this easy-to-read book that explains in simple, plain language what you need to know to build, grow and control your finances. From everyday financial concerns such as paying the bills and choosing the right insurance, to the big picture issues like how and when to invest and the best superannuation for your needs, Old Head On Young Shoulders is crammed with practical self-help tips to help you secure your financial future.

Latest Releases from A&A

The Adventures of Benny
Colin Shewan $14.99 RRP Part proceeds from book sales will go towards supporting the work of the SPCA.
CHILDREN'S FICTION Benny is the World's Smartest Dog! Not only does Benny have the brains, he has the adventures and excitement to match. The ideal bedtime story book, Benny's heart-warming tales of courage and daring are packed with excitement and humour. Benny teaches children of all ages that it is important to value our pets and keep them safe. No matter their size, breed or background, there is a hero in every dog just like Benny! As Susan discovers, fitting in is not always easy. Different and ashamed, she resorts to physical pain in order to find a tangible connection with the world around her. This story reveals how strength of character can help overcome feelings of despair and how taking on a journey can lead to self-discovery and acceptance.

A Cut Closer to Whole

Ben MacEllen $29.99 RRP e-book $9.99 RRP
NON-FICTION/ AUTOBIOGRAPHY

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Scales of the Dragon: The Vietnam Experience
Michael Adams $29.99 RRP e-book $9.99 RRP
NON-FICTION / TRAVEL This is an introductive story that leads the reader into Vietnam's history of secrets. An invitation is extended to come and experience a friendly, intelligent, and industrious people and superb and varied scenery. Written in a gentle, witty, and incisive manner the book coaxes its reader to experience at affordable cost one of the safest, most stable countries in the world. This book explains in simple, plain language what you need to know to build, grow and control your finances. From everyday financial concerns such as paying the bills and choosing the right insurance, to the big picture issues like how and when to invest and the best superannuation for your needs, Old Head On Young Shoulders is crammed with practical self-help tips to help you secure your financial future.

Old Head on Young Shoulders

Charles Badenach $29.99 RRP e-book $9.99 RRP
BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS/ PERSONAL FINANCE / MONEY MANAGEMENT

Be Entertained
Seal Bay Secret
Suzanne Malliate $19.99 RRP e-book $9.99 RRP
FICTION/TEENAGE/ MYSTERY

Charlies Dream
Jamie Rowboat $24.99 RRP e-book $9.99 RRP
FICTION YOUNG ADULTS FANTASY / PARANORMAL / COMING OF AGE

An action packed book that delves into the lives of friends challenged by secrets and special powers. Mitch, Chad and Samantha have been mates for years but for one of them, this might not be enough. Kieran and Jessica find they have more in common than they first thought and the weird guy, Luke, doesn't fit in at all. The coastal town of Seal Bay had always been a cool place to live even if nothing much happened. That is, until the day of the school excursion when everything changed.

An accident can change a life forever but it is few who embark on a journey to another world. Charlie is seventeen and in love with Marie, with whom he works part-time at a local nursery. An accident puts him into a coma, but part of him is catapulted into an elfin valley, where he is taught their magic by a wizard. This story tells the tale of a couple separated by trauma but who will fight till the last to be reunited.

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Be Educated
Augustus Finds Serenity
Ted Scott $24.99 RRP e-book $9.99 RRP
NON-FICTION/ LIFESTYLE COMPANION

So, What's Today's Brilliant Excuse?

Joy Aime $24.95 RRP
SELF HELP

This book is a guide to changing your whole approach to dealing with life's joys and confusions. The story of Augustus, told through thirty-one short parables, will inspire and support you through manic meetings, frantic family situations and the countless confrontations that test patience and good sense.Each compelling parable is complemented by a commentary or exercise designed to encourage you to think clearly and calmly about your actions, and how you affect those around you.

Does procrastination and fear stop you from achieving your goals? Always wanted to write a book but can't get past the first chapter? This brilliant and funny book will help you coach yourself through procrastination, fear and limiting beliefs to achieve your writing goals. Now with bonusWritersTool Kit.

Be Challenged
Daughters of Allah
Mary Ellen Wilton $24.99 RRP
AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL FICTION

How to Get Ahead Without Murdering Your Boss

Helen Burton, Vicki Webster and Alison Lees $29.99 RRP e-book $9.99 RRP
BUSINESS/CAREERS

How to Get Ahead Without Murdering Your Boss shows you how to take responsibility for your career, whether that means keeping the job that you love, making a career change or simply learning new skills to increase your employability. This book is an entertaining and informative read. Using the SEEFAR career management model, this book will help you gain clarity on the best career options for you and show you how to actively manage your career.

Mary is a young Australian girl who suddenly finds herself in a Muslim girls' boarding school in Alexandria, Egypt. Everything is strange, including the other girls. The book tells a story that is based on the author's own experiences. It is told from the perspective of a young girl as she encounters a month of Ramadan fasting, a desert sandstorm, lesbian advances, accusations and love affairs. In Daughters of Allah Mary finds herself in a world vastly different from anything she has ever experienced before

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Be Thrilled
Hysteria at the Wisteria
Ellen Mary Wilton $24.99 RRP e-book $9.99 RRP
FICTION/MYSTERY AND DETECTIVE

Seal Bay Secret

Suzanne Malliate $19.99 RRP e-book $9.99 RRP
FICTION/TEENAGE/ MYSTERY

A body is discovered on the green of the Wisteria Women's Bowling Club, causing scenes of hysteria. Determined to solve both the mystery and the murder, Lucy, a member of the Wisteria Women's Bowling Club, puts her considerable powers of deduction, flirtation and networking to work. Questions arise but in finding the truth will Lucy put herself in danger?

Mitch, Chad and Samantha have been mates for years but for one of them, this might not be enough. Kieran and Jessica find they have more in common than they first thought and the weird guy, Luke, doesn't fit in at all. The coastal town of Seal Bay had always been a cool place to live even if nothing much happened. That is, until the day of the school excursion when everything changed.

Be Empowered
Mind Your Heart
Vincent Stafrace $29.99 RRP e-book $9.99 RRP
SELF HELP/RELATIONSHIPS

Get Selfish, Get Happy

Helen Owen $29.99 RRP e-book $9.99 RRP
SELF HELP/RELATIONSHIPS

Mind Your Heart offers all those who struggle to find relationship success, a way out of blame and into selfawareness and greater insight.It is one thing to be aware of what you do, but more importantly, it takes insight to know why you do what you do.Written in a down-to-earth, compassionate and jargon-free manner by an "ordinary bloke", this book focuses on the answers to common question and how it is possible to find a successful, life-long relationship with another, and happiness within themselves.

This is the perfect book for anyone facing relationship breakdown. It's also the book for anyone wanting relationship fulfilment.The Selfish Self is not about getting what you want without compromise. It's about understanding your needs, appreciating the truth about yourself and building self-respect. Through chapters covering love, sex, commitment and emotional integrity, Get Selfish, Get Happy is an empowering manual for surviving contemporary relationships .

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Be Inspired
Yu the Dragon Tamer
Ted Scott $29.99 RRP e-book $9.99 RRP
FICTION/INSPIRATIONAL/ DEPRESSION

Searching for Our Angel

Liz Peter $29.99 RRP
NON-FICTION/ADOPTION

This is a book about a courageous man, Yu, who suffered from mental illness. It tells of his personal and spiritual development and the growing intrusion of the manifestation of mental illness in his life. It documents how his own courage and the guidance of others help him reconstruct his world view to something more functional. This book provides an account that brings truth to the often misunderstood word of mental illness. It shows that people who suffer in such a way still have qualities that are admirable and unique.

Like many couples Liz and Darryn wanted to have a family of their own. They were soon challenged by the diagnosis of infertility. After three years of IVF treatment they realised that that dream was over. What followed was four years of adoption hell; navigating government bureaucracy, falling victim to elaborate inter-country embezzlement, continual heartbreak as their hopes were raised, only to be dashed.Finally, against all odds, Liz and Darryn's love, sheer persistence and determination paid off. This is the true story of their quest to find their angel.

Surviving Secrets
Margaret Watson $29.99 RRP e-book $9.99 RRP
AUTOBIOGRAPHY

So Where's My Happy Ever After?

Joy Aime $24.95 RRP e-book $9.99 RRP
AUTOBIOGRAPHY

A true story that reveals the strength and resilience of the human spirit in the face of betrayal, grief and loss. At age forty, Margaret Watson learned she was adopted. This shocking and confronting truth was previously unknown to her and turned her whole world upside down. Faced with a major identity and life crisis, Margaret embarked on a physical and spiritual journey to find her birth family and discover her true self. By sharing her story, Margaret offers hope and understanding for those people who have discovered in their adult years that they were adopted.

A very personal account of the author's quest to find the happiness that has always eluded her. When a magical new life beckons with its enticing promise of a lover she calls "The Man with the Playful Heart", Joy begins a journey that takes her to new countries, new relationships and to those deep places within her own heart and soul that she has long denied. By healing the wounds of her past and understanding how her relationship with her mother and "two fathers" influenced her choices in love, Joy finds her own authenticity at last.

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Be Touched
Africa's Heart
K.R.Allen $40.00 RRP All proceeds go to the African AIDS Foundation.
POETRY

Cancer Four Times Removed

Dudley Bradshaw $24.99 RRP
NON-FICTION/ AUTOBIOGRAPHY

This suite of poems explores the bitter truth of how AIDS has damaged the country of Africa. A first-hand experience is depicted telling the stories of the communities that have been damaged by this vicious cycle and how it is the children that are paying the highest price. Both informative and touching the book not only speaks of the trauma but it raises awareness in order to help those suffering.

Cancer Four Times Removed is the inspiring, uplifting and sometimes hilarious true story of one man's joust and eventual triumph over four different types of cancer, including prostate and bowel cancer, as well as bilateral cancer of the parotid gland, and not only conquering cancer but also the after treatments and side effects which proved to be worst of all.

The Mind of One

K.R. Allen $19.99 RRP
POETRY

A Cut Closer to Whole

Ben MacEllen $29.99 RRP e-book $9.99 RRP
NON-FICTION/ AUTOBIOGRAPHY

The Mind of One is a collection of poetry which reaches both the heights and depths of human relationships and emotions in love, humour, sex, communication and pain. Each poem is like a diamond coruscating and touching your heart and mind each time it is held to the light of your imagination. You will see a reflection of yourself and others in these poems as they take you on a journey covering 10 years of the author's life.

As Susan discovers, fitting in is not always easy. Different and ashamed, she resorts to physical pain in order to find a tangible connection with the world around her. This story reveals how strength of character can help overcome feelings of despair and how taking on a journey can lead to self-discovery and acceptance.

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Gifts that Keep on Giving

Out of the Mouths of Babes
Philip and Audrey Kendall $12.99 RRP
GIFT BOOK From every purchase a donation is made to the Starlight Children's Foundation. The wisdom of children has the power to delight and astonish us all. Out of the Mouths of Babes is a collection of the adorable, amusing and surprising things that kids say. The innocence of childhood captures all and transforms the world we see into one of enchantment. This collaboration of experiences and conversations not only entertains but also assists the Starlight Children's Foundation who are there to help seriously ill, disabled or disadvantaged children.

The Adventures of Benny

Colin Shewan $14.99 RRP Part proceeds from book sales will go towards supporting the work of the SPCA.
CHILDREN'S FICTION Benny is the World's Smartest Dog! Not only does Benny have the brains, he has the adventures and excitement to match. The ideal bedtime story book, Benny's heart-warming tales of courage and daring are packed with excitement and humour. Benny teaches children of all ages that it is important to value our pets and keep them safe. No matter their size, breed or background, there is a hero in every dog just like Benny!

Africa's Heart
K.R.Allen $40.00 RRP All proceeds go to the African AIDS Foundation.
POETRY

This suite of poems explores the bitter truth of how AIDS has damaged the country of Africa. A first-hand experience is depicted telling the stories of the communities that have been damaged by this vicious cycle and how it is the children that are paying the highest price. Both informative and touching the book not only speaks of the trauma but it raises awareness in order to help those suffering.