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The Chance of a Storm    by Allen Hancock
Price: $4.99 USD. 113040 words. Published on November 19, 2010. .

Warm and humid with the chance of a storm. That was the weather forecast for Christmas Eve in 1974. Oh and there was a cyclone warning for coastal waters around Darwin. But we'd had cyclone warnings before so why should we let Cyclone Tracy spoil Christmas?
Yarra    by Marco Becucci
Price: $0.99 USD. 10980 words. Published on November 20, 2010. .

Il libro racconta una visita ad una casa vinicola nella Yarra Valley (Australia) e le vicessitudini di un gruppo eterogeneo di amici alla scoperta di nuovi vini. Il vino fa da sfondo a tutto il romanazo e accompagna i personaggi fra divagazioni sentimentali, libere riflessioni e richiami filosofici come in un allegro e moderno Convivio.
Terrorist Alert    by Maurice Pratt
Price: $4.99 USD. 67880 words. Published on November 25, 2010. .

When the CIA miss a vital clue of a planned terrorist attack in Sydney, it provides Omar Salaam, a willing martyr the opportunity to attack a strong supporter of USA's fight against terrorism. Meanwhile, members of ASIO (Australa's Intelligence Organisation) belatedly discover his intentions. It soon becomes a race between Omar to die a hero and ASIO to stop him killing thousands.
Australian Story    by Monica P
Price: $0.99 USD. 1020 words. Published on November 26, 2010. .

Not everyone loves where they are moved to live, however some places seem tougher then others. Read an account of the experience one person has as they are moved to the Australian Outback in order to start a new life.
Lydia Lassila Jump    by Andrew Clarke
Price: $25.00 USD. 79970 words. Published on November 28, 2010. .

Lydia Lassila Jump is a story about mind, body and a fighting spirit. It is journey of self discovery, self belief and battles to overcome injury and setbacks. It’s about commitment and the dedication required to reach the top and win Olympic Gold.
Antler Tales and Foreign Trails    by Beth LaBuff
Price: $0.99 USD. 3090 words. Published on November 29, 2010. .

Travel to Africa's savanna for "Big Game's Big Game" where positions the rhino played were "nose-guard" and "tight-end." Enjoy a humorous nod to those who use antlers in their decorating in "Forgive Her Trespasses" and "Swapping Rooms." In "The Society for the Preservation of the Billabong," discover what Australian animals stash in their pockets. Each poem gives a nod to a Bible phrase or event.
A Moment In Time    by Eric Brook
Price: $6.99 USD. 77510 words. Published on December 1, 2010. .

A Moment In Time is Eric Brook's first novel, almost entirely written on an iPhone. Set in Sydney, the book is set on Thursday 1 April 2010. It follows women working in Sydney from various points of view as they do jobs that many people would not consider doing. Many people's biggest physical problem in their workday is not getting a paper cut. These women just want to finish the shift alive.
Van Diemen at 17    by Jeania Kimbrough
Price: $3.99 USD. 97310 words. Published on December 6, 2010. .

A troubled teenage exchange student falls in love with the counselor who's meant to set her back on track.
Voyage of a Vindi Boy    by Warren Karno
Price: $2.95 USD. 53280 words. Published on December 11, 2010. .

A large white liner bound for South America, was everything a sea-struck 15-year-old could desire. But rather than a white liner, it was an old, black-hulled cargo boat, crewed by the motliest collection of seamen possible. A dramatic, informative, and at times poignant account of a young lad’s Merchant Navy experiences in the early 1950s. Not a read for mothers! Or those of a prim disposition.
A History of Some Australian Theatres    by Leann Richards
Price: $1.99 USD. 6620 words. Published on December 12, 2010. .

Australia was once home to some beautiful theatres, Her Majesty's in Sydney and the Tivoli in Melbourne being two of them. The performers and performances of a golden age are outlined here.