Most Popular Books by Wendy LEWIS

Pretending to be dead is one of the most bizarre ways to opt out of society. Despite the obvious risks, a surprising number of people attempt to leave their old life behind by faking suicide. And the results can be unbelievably madcap.

"This book includes such sordid tales from Australia''s history as the husband, Andrew Archer, who killed his family in Tasmania, in 1929; Andrew Kalajzich, who hired a hitman to shoot his wife, in Fairlight, NSW, 1986; and others"--Publisher.

From The Australian Book of Family Murder, Parents Who Kill contains five of the most memorable and bizarre cases filicide — from fire, poison and brute strength — over the past one hundred years. You’re unlikely to be gunned down on the street by someone you’ve never met. But you may well be stabbed to death in the comfort of your own home. More than fifty per cent of all murders in Australia each year are classified as ‘domestic’, that is, they involve a death caused by another family member, whether it be a mother, father, partner, child, brother or sister. Also available in the series: The Australian Book of Family Murder The Australian Book of True Crime The Australian Book of Heroism The Australian Book of Great Trials/dt dtThe Australian Book of Disasters

Fraud, illicit affairs, deception, backhanders, injustice, lies... these are the people who got Caught Out! All the scandals that stopped the nation are here. Do you remember the chase for Skase? What about the millions that One.Tel lost, the Wheat Board backhanders to Saddam or footballer Wayne Carey caught with his pants down with his best mate''s wife?

In The Lowdown Series, beauty expert Wendy Lewis shares her knowledge of skincare, anti-ageing, body contouring and hair care. These guides present key facts on achieving a spot-free complexion, wrinkle-free skin, a slim body and healthy hair. This title concentrates on wrinkle-free skin.

In The Lowdown Series, beauty expert Wendy Lewis shares her knowledge of skincare, anti-ageing, body contouring and hair care. These guides present key facts on achieving a spot-free complexion, wrinkle-free skin, a slim body and healthy hair. This title concentrates on getting gorgeous hair.

From The Australian Book of Family Murders, Husbands who Kill contains eight of the most memorable and bizarre cases of such death — from fire, poison, gunshots, knife wounds and brute strength — over the past one hundred years. You’re unlikely to be gunned down on the street by someone you’ve never met. But you may well be stabbed to death in the comfort of your own home. More than fifty per cent of all murders in Australia each year are classified as ‘domestic’, that is, they involve a death caused by another family member, whether it be a mother, father, partner, child, brother or sister. Also available in the series: The Australian Book of Family Murder The Australian Book of True Crime The Australian Book of Heroism The Australian Book of Great Trials The Australian Book of Disasters.

Dusty Springfield''s voice rises from the grave. A Japanese swimming pool attendant waits patiently at the gates of heaven. And the green picnic blanket on the back seat of Carlo''s car just moved...Bang bang. Slash slash. Crunch crunch. This book contains 16 sizzling short stories, 7 even shorter poems + 3 surreal pieces of average shortness all tenuously linked by a running commentary touching on Ned Kelly''s murderous side, chocolate shag pile carpet and the joys of pet goldfish. Playful, unpredictable and occasionally pretty violent.

Lewis has distilled her extensive knowledge of complexion woes, hair challenges, body contour secrets, & the inevitable wrinkles that come with age to offer you impartial guidance. By taking one section of her book at a time -- complexion from face to feet, hair, figure, & wrinkles -- you will see connections in the healthy habits that can stall the effects of time. Shows how you are in control. It all starts with a close assessment of where you stand & what you want. Whether you are shopping for over-the-counter remedies & need to know which key ingredients are worth your money & which are a waste of time, or you need a list of must-ask questions to interview a doctor, she provides all the details no self-respecting beauty should be without. Color photos.

Fiona''s life seemed perfect. The cottage she had bought with her husband was lovely and the village was charming, and with two mad dogs and a vintage bicycle, she assumed she would be perfectly content.How wrong could she be?