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When British Assistant Minister for Defence, Robert Greeves, vanishes from Detective Sergeant Tom Furey's charge, terrorists are suspected. With his job on the line, Furey starts the hunt through Kruger National Park to find Greeves before it's too late. Bookings are essential - visit the Library, ... (mere)Level 1, Mandarin Shopping Centre, 65 Albert Ave, Chatswood, phone 9777 7900 or email: library@willoughby.nsw.gov.au Light refreshments provided. Lindfield Bookshop will provide copies of the book at the venue for sale and signing.

In her new book The f word: how we learned to swear by feminism - this award-winning writer argues that the pervasive idea that women will never be able to effectively combine work or interests outside the home with marriage, a social life and parenting is a furphy.

Local author, Noel Braun talks about his 2nd novel Whistler Street. Proceeds to be donated to Lifeline.

Gayle Kennedy has a gift for telling tales and making them sparkle with warmth and pathos in equal measure. Me, Antman & Fleabag is a funny and incisive look at contemporary Indigenous life and the family and friends that make it up. So hold on to your boongalungs: this'll be a crackin' ride. Gayle ... (mere)Kennedy is a member of the Wongaiibon Clan of the Ngiaampa-speaking nation of South West New South Wales. She has spoken in Australia and overseas on the issue of disability and culture. Winner of the 2006 David Unaipon Award

Tony Park will discuss his latest thriller Silent Predator, written on location in the African bush. The talk will be followed by a Q&A session and book signing. $4 entry fee, $2 for library friends. Bookings required: 9942 7999.

Over two years Maggie Hamilton interviewed dozens of girls, teachers, school counsellors, psychologists, law enforcement and medical personnel to get an insider's view on what girls are experiencing at present. Informed, revealing, at times shocking, What is happening to our girls? is a book every parent ... (mere)should read.

Benjamin Genocchio was an art critic for The Australian newspaper and now writes for The New York Times. His authoritative and engaging new book about the Aboriginal art movement is called Dollar Dreaming. Please call Shearer's on 9572 7766 to book.

The book 'Tai Chi for Diabetes', endorsed by Diabetes Association, has a wealth of practical information about diabetes, diet, traveling care combined with a clear easy to follow professional program of Tai Chi exercises to help diabetes.

The Australian Wine Companion' is the best-selling guide to wineries and wine in Australia. Join James for an informative evening and wine tasting. The new 2009 edition will be available on the night. Please call Shearer's on 9572 7766 to book.

In his new book 'My Reading Life', Bob Carr presents a personal investigation into the nature of democracy, dictatorship, decency and the hardwired human condition. He shares his profound love of books and reading - books you've never heard of, books you've always wanted to read, books you will rediscover ... (mere)afresh.

Michael Veitch is a multi-talented writer,performer, presenter and comedian. He is one of Australia's best-known comedians (Fast forward, D-Generation) and an expert in WWII aircrafts. Michael will introduce his compelling new book Fly: true stories of courage and adventure from WWII.

Kieran Kelly will introduce his new book Aspiring - a book that looks at what drives men and examines the way we overcome our inner demon., It is also a thrilling account of the experience of climbing for the first time, with all its terror and elation.

This book tells the riveting and often tragic stories of the convicts who escaped, or tried to escape, Australia's early penal settlements. With the continent a blank slate to the newcomers, a ‘convict escape mythology' developed, suggesting sanctuaries in the bush and short overland journeys to other ... (mere)countries. With an engaging and fast-paced narrative, this is Australian history at its rollicking best.

William McInnes is one of Australia's most popular stage and screen actors, and with the publication of his memoir 'A Man's Got to Have a Hobby' and his novel 'Cricket Kings', he has become a much-loved writer too. His new funny and insightful book 'That's Be Right' is part memoir, part personal history ... (mere)of Australia over the last thirty years. Please call Shearer's on 9572 7766 to book.

From the editor of the bestselling Somme mud, comes a new and moving history In the footsteps of Private Lynch. This book tracks Lynch and his battalion's travels; their long route marches to flea ridden billets, into the frontline, to rest areas behind the lines and finally, on the great push to the ... (mere)final victory after August 1918. In words and pictures Will Davies fills in the gaps in Private Lynch's story.

Augusten Burroughs is the bestselling author of 'Possible Side Effects', 'Magical Thinking', 'Dry', 'Running with Scissors', and 'Sellevision'. His new memoir 'A Wolf at the Table', is written with brutal honesty and psychologically penetrating insight. Please call Shearer's on 9572 7766 to book.

"Blue Covenant" addresses an environmental crisis that – together with global warming – poses one of the gravest threats to our survival. World-renowned activist and author Maude Barlow has been at the forefront of international water politics, and in this timely and important book she discusses ... (mere)the state of the world’s water, how water companies are reaping vast profits from declining supplies, and how ordinary people from around the world have banded together to reclaim the public’s right to clean water. Essential reading for all who care about the planet, "Blue Covenant" is the most up-to-date look at the global water crisis and its impact on humans and the natural world. Maude Barlow is visiting Australia from Canada for the Melbourne Writer's Festival.

Lijia Zhang will speak about her autobiography "Socialism is great!": a workers memoir of the new China. A spirited memoir by a former Chinese factory worker who grew up in Nanjing, participated in the Tiananmen Square protest and ended up an international journalist.

A spirited memoir by a former Chinese factory worker who grew up in Nanjing, participated in the Tiananmen Square protest and ended up an international journalist. Zhang's disillusionment with “The Glorious Cause” drove her to study English, which strengthened her intellectual independence – ... (mere)from bright, western style clothes to organizing the largest demonstration by Nanjing workers in support of Tiananmen Square Protest in 1989. By narrating the changes in her own life, Zhang chronicles the momentous shift in China 's economic policy.

Local poets and those from around Sydney are invited to compose a poem/poems around the theme of peace for International Day of Peace 21 September. Each poet has up to 5 mins at the microphone. Poets registrations close 17 September 2008. Audience and poets bookings are essential. Please contact ... (mere)9716 1810.