Best Selling Books by Paul Collins

Scenarios on the future.

This series has been written by students, for students which ensures they are ideal for today's curriculum. It focuses on systems-based presentation of integrated medical science, and includes clear, straightforward diagrams.

‘Dry heat and hot, dry winds worked upon a land already dry, to suck from it the last, least drop of moisture. Men who had lived their lives in the bush went their ways in the shadow of dread expectancy. But though they felt the imminence of danger they could not tell that it was to be far greater than they could imagine. They had not lived long enough.’ — Report of the Royal Commission into the bushfires of January 1939 With the start of every bushfire season and the first threatening hints of burning eucalypt in the air, we are reminded, no matter where we live, that bushfire is an inescapable reality in this country. In Burn Paul Collins tells the epic story of bushfire in Australia, drawing on accounts of the most devastating conflagrations in Australia’s European history — from the 1851 Black Thursday fire (which burnt out one quarter of Victoria) to the 1939 Black Friday fires (which took many lives and destroyed thousands of hectares in Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania), the Canberra inferno of 2003, and the Black Saturday fires of February 2009. Frightening, compelling, vivid, and provocative, Burn reveals stories of heroism, stupidity, political incompetence, and environmental vandalism. This is the grand narrative of bushfire in Australia, the most fire-prone land on Earth.

Global warming is now a reality that looms over us, and ecological devastation continues apace. Now, more than ever, there is clear recognition that we face a crisis. But who is to blame for this crisis? In this bold, challenging and provocative book, Paul Collins argues that Christianity has made a major contribution to the plight of the planet and must come to terms with a disaster that is now also the responsibility of the church.

Explores the martial art of judo and provides information on uniforms, choosing a dojo, conditioning, techniques, belts, terminology, and competition.

Explores the martial art of karate and provides information on uniforms, choosing a dojo, conditioning, techniques, belts, terminology, and competition.

Former Catholic priest rejects celibacy and the all-male priesthood, offering the unexplored history of the clerical priestly vocation and presenting a model for radially reforming its structure--one that is inclusive of women and married male priests.

Explores the martial art of taekwondo and provides information on uniforms, choosing a school, conditioning, techniques, belts, terminology, and competition.

Anyone who has read Dragonlinks will recognise Paul Collins as a writer who truly understands the power of high fantasy. It is the power to tease the imagination with worlds so exotic, yet so seemingly familiar, that we allow ourselves to recognise within them the best and worst that we can be. From the opening battle with the deadmoon warriors to the final confrontation with the Preceptor's fearsome legions, through the wonders and dangers of paraworlds, the Countess Jelindel, scholar, Adept and fighter, must call upon all her power, intelligence and courage – and trust in the loyalty of friends – to restore balance. Share the journey on the Dragonfang. The ride is exhilarating! (Brian Caswell)

Monsters have taken over Spartan. Or have they? Unlikely heroes Perry and Fasool must discover the truth and save their spaceship.

Age range: 7+ When Tarni's mum says goodbye, all the colour and joy of life seem to go with her. Tarni retreats into her bubble. But then Chance steps in... Tarni retreats inside her bubble when her parents fight, but when her mum finally leaves, Tarni's bubble shrinks until almost all the colour and joy of life fade away, leaving her alone with her sorrow and grief. Then she notices a dog down on the street and her life changes once more. Chance the street dog brings colour, companionship and joy back to Tarni's life. Tarni's Chance deals with the difficult subject of childhood depression and grief in simple, concrete terms and provides an optimistic and comforting conclusion to reassure young readers.

Looking after an alien kid isn't Perry and Fasool's idea of fun. It doesn't help that he's a thief who leads them into mortal danger.

Following a group of characters as they explore outer space, the titles in the 'Out of This World' series features text suitable for readers who are increasing their reading stamina.

When evil intent is just the beginning... Matt Brannigan is a lawyer living on the edge. His daughter, Briony is psychic and trouble shadows his family wherever they go. Cult guru Brother Desmond knows that the power within Briony is the remaining key he needs to enter the next dimension. Once he controls this, he will have access to all that is presently denied him. When Briony is indoctrinated into the Zarathustrans, Matt and psychic Clarissa Pike enter the cult's headquarters under the cover of night to rescue her. So begins Armageddon...

A boy from a town near Munich describes his everyday life and introduces his country, Germany.

Clara lives in her balanced world where everything is perfect.Her glasshouse is free of bugs, her prized pumpkins free of blemishes. But then one day a boy walks into her life and slowly Clara realises that her world is not perfect at all. Her paranoia spreads and she loses all her customers. Finally, she must face up to the realisation that her world is not perfect, and she must make allowances and compromise if she is to survive.

A boy from a village north of Paris describes his everyday life and introduces his country, France.

A girl from St. Petersburg describes her everyday life and introduces her country, Russia.

Cute, furry, little alien critters can be more trouble than they're worth - as Perry and Fasool are about to find out!

Toby's mum has been missing for more than a month. His new friend, Ginger, has lost her dad. So how can an abandoned red shoe, an unusual plan and map coordinates help them in their search for their parents? And why is everyone looking for Toby?

Combines 5 Key Components of Physical Conditioning for achieving optimal fitnessIntroduces revolutionary 4-Week Training Block and Recovery and Regeneration practices for optimising athletic abilityProvides 16-week Strength and Conditioning Training Program for athletes and coaches

Teachers book to accompany the Spinouts series.

Instalment of the Quentaris Chronicles, a teenage fantasy series set in the magical fantasy city of Quentaris. Each book is independent, and a variety of authors have contributed instalments, including Isobelle Carmody and Gary Crew. Series editors are Michael Pryor and Paul Collins. 12-year-old Jaq Colbin helps a stranger who is injured when his fruit barrow is knocked over by vandals, and finds himself drawn into an adventure when the stranger turns out to be an earth magician and the vandals to be thieves.Author's previous titles include 'Quentaris in Flames' and 'Beneath Quentaris'.

Mark hates being short. He never gets chosen for any teams. There must be something he would be good at.

Winston is in trouble. He has incurred the wrath of the Magic Guild and his master the Wizard. Only the dragon can help him find the missing dish he needs on his quest for the lost spell of Yoal.

Paul Collins and his family abandoned the hills of San Francisco to move to the Welsh countryside-to move, in fact, to the little cobblestone village of Hay-on-Wye, the 'Town of Books' that boasts fifteen hundred inhabitants-and forty bookstores. Antiquarian bookstores, no less.