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.

Ness has been dreaming of climbing Mt. Everest since she was eight years old. It seems like a big task for anyone, let alone Ness, who has Celebral Palsy. On her sixteenth birthday, her mother makes a deal with her and Ness discovers Everest might be within her grasp.

Even in extraordinarily difficult circumstances, under pressure, people often manage to behave with great humanity. With all the drama in conflicted or violent situations, it can be easy to overlook this and to assume that everyone switches to a dog-eat-dog approach. This collection of stories, drawn largely from the working life of the author in conflict transformation and mediation, illustrates a variety of examples of extraordinary humanity, which can show us that there is a place to stand and a way to be human in inhuman situations. And it can help us to notice examples of this around us. Discussion questions included.

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.