Nicky Barr. Australian Air Ace. 

Peter Dornan. Nicky Barr’s story is of adventure, war, courage and mortality, and the love for his wife that sustained him through it all. 281 pp.

There weren't too many footballers better than Dad; there were few hard working mothers better than Mum; there was a Granny as good as you can get; and then, there was us a bunch of Noongar kids growing up in a small town . . .

No Free Kicks is the inspiring and moving account of the experiences of one indigenous Australian family.

From the hardships of extreme poverty, from living in both the bush and the city, to studying at University, Eric Hayward tells the epic saga of his family, and in doing so provides a unique snapshot of Twentieth Century Australia.

Through his eyes we learn of the family's long affiliation with Australian Rules Football, and how their talent and this association made the family strong, imbuing them with pride, and becoming a powerful factor in their lives.

Following in the storytelling traditions of AB Facey, No Free Kicks is an ordinary Australian life story that effortlessly claims it s right to be told. It is a story that should be read by all Australians.

Jeff Hatwell

Black & Murray were plain hard-working Australians whose paths crossed in Western Australia when they enlisted in support of country and empire.

A well-wrought chronicle of two unassuming, iconic Anzacs who acted with resolve and fortitude under great pressure and in the most difficult circumstances. In their laconic way these tow would have said they simply did what they had to, they did their job.

The autobiography of outback publican, Mayse Young.

Nothing Prepared Me

Edna Eckford Quilty. There are literally a thousand stories in this unique book, written by a remarkable pioneer woman. As R.M.Williams said, "When Edna arrived in the Kimberley, it was a place of primitive communications, far distant supplies and few neighbours. It is opportune now that the story of these times is told by someone who can still remember".

Married to Rod Quilty, from a family long established in the cattle raising districts of Northern Australia, Edna soon settled into station life and adapted quickly to manage the homestead and all her Aboriginal helpers. Indeed in no time she was wife, mother, teacher, nurse, cook and whatever. She also became a competent horsewoman and a valued helper in the mustering camps and on the droving trips. The stories include a description in detail of Edna and Rod’s trip back to Lansdowne Station after their marriage in Townsville. All their belongings were loaded on to the back of a truck, purchased in Brisbane. Suddenly it was on fire ! They were on the Murranji track, west of Newcastle Waters. It was a total loss !

Edna relates with great feeling the tragedies, the accidents, the happy times, the sad times, the drought, flood and bushfire experiences, the medical problems, staff problems and the eagerly awaited , rare social occasions, such as the Hall’s Creek races, when all the station people gathered from far & wide to have a great old time. Personalities of the bush, young & old, black and white abound throughout the book. John Roulston, pioneer of aerial mustering, Father Flynn, eye specialist and Catholic priest, Major Peterson, the flying Presbyterian, drops in asking for needle, cotton and an old sheet to repair the wing of his plane, also Liddy, Peggy, Maggie, Big Mick, Little Mick, Paddy, faithful Aborigine helpers and many others.

Roger Steele said "This book is a ’command performance’ of the Australian bush. A ‘must’ read for all Australians".

A story of a huge land and livestock deals done on the shake of a hand, back when a man's word was his bond.

Earle became Queensland's biggest sheep trader, developer of rural residential real estate, and investor in pastoral properties. A man of honour, his deals were all done on the shake of a hand.

H/C 287 pages

Joanne van Os. The powerful true story of life with Rod Ansell, known by many as 'the original Crocodile Dundee'.

Outback Spirit: Inspiring True Stories of Australia's Unsung Heroes

In 1950s Brisbane the Cold War is hot news, and so were the cakes at Lunns for Buns, Fred and Olives famous Annerley Junction cake shop. Enter one Jim Egoroff: Russian agent, all-round tough guy (aged 9), and the boy Hugh Lunn (also aged 9) is destined to make his left-hand man. This delightful memoir of an Australian childhood has now become a classic bestselling family favourite. I defy you to read it without laughing out loud - Ray Martin A triumph for Australian publishing - Ian Macca McNamara