New Releases by Wendy Lewis

Events that Shaped Australia sets out the details, the people, the images and the after effects of the most important turning points in our nation''s history. It starts with Gondwanaland, the Aborigines and the First Fleet and goes through to the Gold Rush, Federation, Gallipoli and the first Holden car. It also includes recent events such as the apology to the Stolen Generation, the discovery of the wreck of the HMAS Sydney and the Black Saturday bushfires in Victoria. This updated edition of Events that Shaped Australia features full-colour and historical black and white photographs, maps, documents and illustrations, all brought to life by well-researched and accessible narratives.

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.

Social media provides a new way for aesthetic practitioners to connect with consumers and to differentiate their clinics. However, to most clinic managers and practitioners, digital media represents a sea of confusion that they cannot even begin to know how to navigate. With over 20 years of experience in medical aesthetics, Lewis offers a unique understanding of the challenges clinics face every day to market their products and services ethically, manage patients and stay profitable. This text serves as an expert user''s guide written specifically for healthcare professionals in need of an in-depth introduction and comprehensive actionable program for digital marketing, social media, and aesthetic clinic management. It is a must-read for practitioners.

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?

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.

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

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.

"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.

This book celebrates this milestone 50th anniversary by taking a close up look at the lives of each recipient and revealing talented and admirable role models Australia can be proud of. Among a fascinating collection of scientists, sportspeople, entertainers, doctors, leaders, soldiers and environmentalists you will meet opera diva Dame Joan Sutherland, war hero Sir Ernest Edward Weary'' Dunlop and outstanding athlete Catherine Freeman.

Cosmetic surgery, once the preserve of the jet-setting rich, is now something more people than ever are prepared to consider, and the industry is worth almost £700 million in the UK alone. But what is involved, what are the risks and how much does it cost? This comprehensive guide by one of the world''s leading experts outlines all the latest surgical procedures and non-invasive treatments and gives the facts you need to make an informed decision on whether it is right for you. Giving the reader the low down on the most popular cosmetic surgical procedures and the non-surgical alternatives, Wendy provides details on the very latest techniques and procedures, the questions to ask, the resources to help you find the best doctors, hints on speeding post-op recovery and the ways to negotiate potential pitfalls. Deciding to have a cosmetic procedure is a very personal journey to embark on. PLASTIC MAKES PERFECT is filled with expert but friendly advice on one of the most important life-altering decisions we can make.

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?

The great majority of holidaymakers in Australia get home in one piece, but a handful do suffer fatal or serious injuries. See Australia and Die is about dangerous Australia. It''s about relentless heat, creatures that can kill in minutes and the cruelty of nature.The carefully researched stories in this book give you the facts about the real life-threatening situations that locals and overseas tourists have faced while travelling around Australia.Some stories are well known, many are not. This book takes the raw elements - the ocean, the sky, the billabongs, the Outback - and shows how relentless they can be.

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.