Best Selling Books by SUE WILLIAMS

In recent years, Australia has witnessed both triumph and tragedy: from the success of the 2000 Sydney Olympics to the tragedies of the Bali bombings and the tsunami that struck Australia's neighbours in the Indian Ocean in 2004. The Australia spirit, however, has emerged even more robust and resolute after such events. This book is a celebration of that spirit, a small reminder to us of what a wonderful country we live in and to keep that spirit of Australia alive... and firing.

IMPROVISE. ADAPT. OVERCOME. These three words – the mantra of the Australian Army – resonated with Paul de Gelder the first time he heard them. Paul chased adventure wherever he could find it, from his wild ride as a hoodlum teen and his drug-and-alcohol fuelled stint working in a strip club to hauling his way up to the elite echelons of the defence forces. But trouble hunted him down in the form of a brutal shark in February 2009. Paul lost two limbs, and his career as a daredevil navy clearance diver was flung into jeopardy. Drawing on everything his eventful life had taught him, Paul left nothing to chance in his recovery. He fought through excruciating pain, smashing challenge after challenge, and amazing the medical staff with his will to succeed. His inspiring story takes 'never say die' to a whole new level.

'Fred Brophy is a legend - he's one of my favourite real Australians.' John Williamson Son of a sideshow operator and a trapeze artist, Fred Brophy grew up on the road, travelling the length and breadth of Australia. He did time in jail as a teenager before touring his own boxing tent at a time when the tradition was alive and well. With plenty of hardship, adventure, hilarity, tragedy and even a romance, Fred's story is one of living on the smell of an oily rag and staying resourceful to keep his young family together and give his kids the education he didn't have. This is both a snapshot of a fast-disappearing Australia and an inspiring tale of pulling yourself up by the bootstraps. A big-hearted, no-nonsense man who doesn't waste words, Fred uses his tent boxing - the last of its kind on the world - to both entertain and to help troubled youth and battlers. He was awarded an OAM in 2010 for services to charity, boxing and entertainment.

A fact-filled tribute to chocolate provides a brief world history of how chocolate came to and grew in popularity in America, sharing a wealth of lore, from how chocolate is made to profiles of top manufacturers, in a volume that profiles favorite varieties and makes suggestions on how to buy bulk chocolate. Original.

Provides a range of ideas to help women deal with stress. The issue of the lifestyle of many women is explored and explanations offered for society's expectations concerning physical appearance. Advice is provided on using stress as a positive force to empower both mind and body. The authors are a leading expert on healthcare management in Australia, and a freelance journalist and feature writer respectively.

Five kids orphaned by a terrible accident ... a struggling family living in the most isolated spot on earth ... a single dad battling to cope in a house falling down around his ears ... a desperately ill woman in the middle of nowhere ...... In the great Outback traditions of mateship, resilience and generosity come these stories of ordinary people who, against seemingly insurmountable odds, help out those who inhabit Australia's vast untamed frontiers. No task is too great and no sacrifice too much for these everyday heroes. Cheryl flies sick patients from rural areas to emergency medical treatment in cities; Sue is often the only one between life and death for her patients in the Kimberley; Ricky trades city comforts to connect with kids through sport in remote communities while Eileen overcomes great challenges to protect remote land for generations to come - these are some of the characters who embody the spirit of the Outback. Inspiring, stirring and touching by turn, these people draw on enormous personal reserves to preserve Outback values for the future of all Australians. 'A wonderful inspiration... moving and heart-warming' Quentin Bryce, Australian Governor-General

A collection of true short stories, each about a different journey to a particular destination. The stories are drawn from real-life journeys, as the author travelled around the world over a period of 20 years.

If you're interested in helping to solve societal and global conflicts, then you will find this book to be an invaluable resource.Dialogue in Divided Societies is written by two of the leading practitioners in the field of peacebuilding, and offers theories and exercises that have been tried and tested in some of the most challenging conflicts around the world. The 101 exercises contained in this book will help to stimulate productive dialogue and navigate sensitive issues such as social exclusion, prejudice and discrimination, societal inequalities, distrustful relationships, issues of justice, sectarianism, racism and violence. Effective in both formal and informal situations, these exercises can be used with local, national or international groups. They are designed to increase understanding and lead to sustainable agreements about what can facilitate more peaceful societies.

A follow-up to Mean Street Kind Heart, this book features the story of maverick priest Father Chris Riley and his mission to help society's most disadvantaged and vulnerable children. This book takes Father Chris's challenges abroad, extending his reach to help children in Asia and Europe.

Dr John Harrison was a brilliant doctor, sought after around the world for his ground-breaking alternative treatments of acute illness, until he was systematically brought down by a medical establishment eager to protect its own territory.

Believe You Can Succeed Edited and Collated by Sue WilliamsAn uplifting anthology of true-life stories, inspirational quotes and tried and tested strategies to help women achieve the confidence and self-belief for entrepreneurial and business success. "Believe You Can Succeed" is recommended for women who want to step into their personal power and achieve their goals in business and life. Compiled to help women facing such challenges as a return to work, managing career change, starting their own business or recovering from stress or burnout to develop their full potential. An invaluable mixture of inspiration, practical advice, and tried and tested strategies to help women to surpass current limits and open up new possibilities in business by breaking down self-imposed barriers to success.Believe You Can Succeed not only reveals how to overcome adversity, but provides tried and tested exercises, hints and tips recommended by other women to help you succeed in business and in life. Develop the self-belief you need to succeed on your own terms.

Over 50? Regularly find yourself thinking "there must be more to life than this?" Unsure which way to turn or how to improve your lacklustre life? It's time to break the mould and transform midlife to MY life! If you are like many women in their fifties and over who often feel wrung out like the dishcloth languishing by the sink - this book is perfect for you. Entering your fifties is often a time of significant life changes. You may find yourself:- grappling with the symptoms of menopause- coping with the void after the children have left home- feeling overwhelmed by stressful work commitments- caring for aging parents or -simply yearning for a change from the drab reality of the same old routine.If you feel it is time to reclaim your missing sparkle, join 31 women authors to discover how they faced a key turning point in life, and uncovered the self-belief needed to turn things on their head. Each story is interlinked with poetry, to provide a burst of creative inspiration. Whether you wish to reinvent yourself through a new challenge, feel an urge to explore your creative self-expression or want to improve your general health and well-being, grab a cuppa and dip into an uplifting story, read a thought-provoking poem, or try out one of the many tried and tested exercises all designed to strengthen your self-belief and self-confidence.Get ready to smash through the limitations of old, worn out routines, rediscover what really matters to you and claim a life you love at 50+!