Random House Australia: 1821 books

Emmah is young and beautiful, with the world at her feet. She is also a true survivor ... Emmah Money's life story is a remarkable one. During a night out, an acquaintance noted Emmah's resemblance to some friends of his. This observation would prove to have a profound effect on Emmah's...

Nothing could prepare Imogen Clark for the shock of discovering that her daughter was a heroin addict. "I discovered that my daughter was a heroin addict at 7.25 pm on Tuesday, February 13, 1996... I'm not very proud of the next couple of hours. I would like to be able to write that I gathered...

There are many factors affecting a child's personality and the adult they become, yet the least understood but most emphatic influence on personality is birth order. Why is it that children in a family can share the same gene pool, a similar socio-economic environment and experience similar...

In the world of sport surfing is unique… unique in that it never was a sport in the first place and for most surfers today, still isn’t. Born from the Hawaiian love of the ocean — and their love of taking days off when the waves were good — surfing swiftly crossed the cultural membrane into...

I'm Tom Weekly. You think you've made mistakes? I've made more. Every single word in this book is true. I do know someone with the worst case of nits in history. Stella Holling used chocolate to trick me into kissing her again. My sister, Tanya, truly is an evil genius. And as weird as it sounds,...

Have you discovered Loretta Hill yet? If not, you're in for a treat with this free book featuring extracts from her two deliciously romantic novels set in the Pilbara.** The Girl in Steel-Capped Boots was a critically acclaimed bestseller and launched Loretta Hill as a fresh, funny and vibrant...

Everywhere is walking distance if you have the time. When Paula Constant and her husband, Gary, attempt to break away from the conventional 9-to-5 routine, a few weeks lazing in a resort or packed in a tour bus is not what they have in mind. What starts out as an idle daydream to embark on...

A seductive story of love and ghosts in Mexico. Young and successful, Australian Maddy Maquire has fallen in love with a Mexican. She thinks he's going to save her from her despair - until he wants her to have their baby. She can't have a child; she knows families are dangerous. On the other...

12 enchanting animal stories for kids! Hear the legend of Alvarado, king of the cats. Experience the extraordinary tale of survival of an orphan foal. Discover magical sea creatures on a beach adventure. Find out the problem with pets from outer space, and solve a puzzling pig-napping. These great stories and more inside Awesome Animal Stories for Kids!

Amal Awad's life changed when her father was diagnosed with kidney failure. It was a shock to see the impact it had on him, both physically and mentally, and the way the side effects trickled onto those around him. Work had always made him feel whole and retirement was a challenge. On a mission...

Your practical guide to losing weight and keeping it off throughout life with the scientifically based principles of The Don't Go Hungry Diet. Since its publication, The Don't Go Hungry Diet has helped many people to lose weight and keep it off using Dr Sainsbury-Salis' scientifically based...

Harry is determined to find the perfect gift for his friends the birds, but when he asks at the gift shop, the shop lady can't help. 'We have lots of things for you to choose from, but the perfect gift comes from the heart,' she says. Can Harry find the perfect gift for his friends? Archibald Prize...

Will Clementine Rose's first day at school be everything she wants it to be? Clementine Rose is so excited! She's going to start school with her best friends Sophie and Poppy and she can't wait. But when she gets there, instead of the lovely Miss Critchley, her teacher is the much sterner and...

Omar didn't choose to be the tyrant's heir - but if he has courage, he can choose his fate... Omar didn't ask to be the nephew of the ruthless dictator of Mesomia - and he certainly doesn't want to inherit a country whose people are in fear for their lives. He hasn't a choice, though - until...