Our Latest Publications
An Australian Monarch by William Pitt
The story of a remarkable episode in the history of Australia. Leonard Casley and his family who owned and operated a wheat farm in Western Australia, were faced with financial ruin under the centrally controlled wheat marketing rules. He studied the rules, he met the administrators of the rules, and found the only survival option, within the rules, was to secede from Australia. He did this, and the resulting adventure is a mixture of high stress and hilarity; of success against all odds; of great personal courage and family support. The Australian spirit of bucking an oppressive book of rules could not be better described than in the story of the Hutt River Province. ISBN 978 1876344672
Terra non Firma Earth by Dr James Maxlow
Published by Terrella Press but also available through CopyRight Publishing. In the late 1950s, Plate Tectonics was an amusing theory mentioned in passing in University geological courses. But in the intervening years, this theory rose to predominance and is now used to explain earthquakes and tsunamis. The theory didn't explain the ocean side of the equation. A new and plausible argument, that the Earth is expanding, was promoted by the late Prof S. Warren Carey, and has been more rigorously explained by Dr James Maxlow in his new book, Terra non Firma Earth - Plate Tectonics is a Myth. ISBN 0-646-44917-6
A Glimpse of Utopia by W.B. Sandy Thomas
A novel set in the period following World War II when hope for a better future drove reconstruction across a ravaged Europe and Asia. Written with close insights as to the political and military situation of those times, Sandy Thomas captures the mood of optimism with his delightfully written A Glimpse of Utopia. ISBN 978-1876344658
Dare to be Free by W.B. 'Sandy' Thomas
This limited edition of the autobiographical best-seller, Dare to be Free, was commissioned by the author, now a hale and hearty ninety years of age. Dare to be Free was first published in 1951 and has been continuously in print since then, having sold over half a million copies. This is the story of one of the great escapes of World War II. 'Sandy' Thomas as a young lieutenant, was badly wounded and became a prisoner of war in Crete. He escaped from a German prison hospital and spent 15 months at large in Greece before finally crossing the Turkish border to freedom in Syria, and a happy and surprise reunion with his brother, Godfrey. A truly thrilling tale which will be forever fresh.
Great Wealth - Poor Health by David Farrell
This book addresses the declining health of western society and the alarming rise in non-infectious diseases, particularly obesity, which comes at a high cost. While there is a tidal wave of information on nutrition, lifestyle, what foods to eat and what not to eat, there is much misunderstanding. David Farrell offers sage advice and guidance to those wishing to stay slim and enjoy a healthy lifestyle. Fully referenced and indexed. ISBN 978-1876344634
Agate Creek over the years by Denis Bramer
A photographic feast of the glorious colours and patterns of agates found, appropriately, at Agate Creek in Far North Queensland. Denis Bramer and his wife, Margaret, have made Agate Creek part of their lives, In their home, they are surrounded by the beauty of stones which have become alive through being found during their many expeditions, and then cut and polished with loving care over years of dedication. The reader is invited to share in the revealed results of this labour of love. ISBN 978-1876344610
Over the Fence and Overlooked by Kyleigh and Michael Simpson
Over the Fence and Overlooked - Traditional Plants in Queensland’s Gardening Heritage is a title that suggests that there are treasures to be found in older gardens when you look carefully. The title is an appeal to collectors of old-fashioned ornamental plant varieties and to enthusiastic amateur garden historians. This is not a book about garden design concepts but about plant material and perhaps design dictated by the plants themselves. The Authors attempt to recognise useful overlooked plants that they already grow, for the reader to learn about the qualities which make these plants the basis of a good garden. ISBN 978 1876344 66 5
The Saddest Chapter by Linda Rossow
The Black Death came to Queensland through the immigrant port of Maryborough in Queensland in 1905. This is the story of how it was contained and eliminated, and especially of the heroism of two nurses who quarantined themselves with the victims, and died with them. ISBN 978-1876344627
Bold Bhutan Beckons by Tim Fischer & Tshering Tashi
From Jesuits to Jetsetters, Bold Bhutan Beckons - inhaling Gross National Happiness, is a comprehensive overview of this remarkable country. Sandwiched between the two superpowers of India and China, and located in the spectacular Himalayas, the stories of the land and its people are well told by Bhutanese, Tshering Tashi, and Australian Tim Fischer, a frequent visitor to Bhutan. Numerous colour and black and white photos. Published March 2009. ISBN 978-1876344597
Looking for a good book by Reginald Thomson
A literary tour de force. The Author loved reading, collecting good books, and learning from them. His lifetime 'Looking for a good book' has left this remarkable legacy, a unique potted history of Australia worthy of inclusion in any good library collection. Time spent in Papua New Guinea pre-Independence, is also well recorded by this diligent bibliophile. ISBN 978-1876344542
The Lazy Man's Guide to Spit-Roasting by Michael Muller
The Lazy Man's Guide to Spit-Roasting will show you in simple steps how to use your Barbeque equipment to create tasty meals - with top tips on keeping your culinary showpiece sparkling clean and ready for the next time. ISBN 978 1 875401 93 8
And All Our Yesterdays by Fleur Lehane
A fitting sequence to her best seller, Heartbreak Corner, Fleur Lehane presents us with more unique, true-life stories from outback Australia where one of Queensland's pioneering families, the Tullys, played a significant role in making Australia the country we know today. ISBN 978-1876344559
Mask of Evil & The Black Trees by W.B. 'Sandy' Thomas
This book deals in no timid way with the horrors and problems of Mau Mau. It is a novel based on fact, depicting men and women, most of them reared in quiet British homes, whose destiny it became to keep up the façade of the same life in the terrifying, sinister atmosphere of Kenya at the time of the of the Mau Mau. The author played a leading part in restoring peace to this troubled area. Published by Sid Harta. ISBN-10: 1921206292
The Easement by Laraine Dillon
In a hilarious tale, author Laraine Dillon takes the reader through the dream of retiring to a tropical home by an idyllic beach, to the reality of close encounters of the worst kind, with unscrupulous property dealers, newly acquired neighbours from hell, unusual circumstances buried in the fine print of the contract, and living and paying the bills while keeping a family happy. In resolving the really difficult issues, a friendly bikie club proved invaluable. To be launched at a cocktail function, 5.30 pm for 6.00 pm at the Public Service Club, Stevens Lane, between William and George Sts, Brisbane city Thursday 27 November. RSVP CopyRight Publishing ph 07 3229 6366 ISBN 978-1876344580
Mangroves to Mountains Revised Edition by Glenn Leiper, Jan Glazebrook, Denis Cox and Kerry Rathie
This combined and revised edition of Mangroves to Mountains contains over 2,200 species. Approximately two-thirds of the region's native plants are depicted in this publication. Self-published by the Logan River Branch of the Society for Growing Australian Plants (QLD Region) Inc ISBN 978-0-646-48846-2
Wings over Samoa - a Polynesian Story by Reginald R. Barnewall and Brian W. Leamy
Wings over Samoa is a Polynesian story – and the genesis of a South Pacific Island airline which has contributed more than any other factor to building the thriving economy of modern Samoa. Wings over Samoa describes the advent of commercial aviation in Samoa – opening up the tourist industry to this distant island paradise.
Woodland to Weeds - Southern Queensland Brigalow Belt by Nita C. Lester
The second edition of Woodland to Weeds has been expanded to include most of the flora of the southern Queensland Brigalow Belt bioregion, with over 1,000 colour images of fresh and pressed plant material, plus numerous line drawings. Here is a wealth of plant identification data for eager enthusiasts to discover easily what particular part of the diverse flora they have at hand. This book will satisfy the experts as well as the beginners and is a must for anyone wanting to know more about this bioregion type, the like of which exists nowhere else in the world. We know this expertly presented, unique plant identification manual will be a constant companion when visiting or studying this region. ISBN 987 1876344207
Children of Destiny by Rodney Liddell
The story of the Hopewood Children of Australia. How 85 WW II babies were raised to adulthood on a unique sugarless, meatless diet of natural and unrefined foods - the Hopewood Diet. They became the healthiest group of children ever documented in the western world. Although never vaccinated and raised on Un-fluoridated water, they were virtually free of dental and medical illness. A chapter against fluoridation contains a powerful argument against adding this to drinking water. Published by the Author ISBN 0-646-39772-9
Cape York - The Savage Frontier by Rodney Liddell
A history of Cape York and Torres Strait Islands. Researched from original documentation in libraries and archives. Packed with information about this fascinating area. Published by the Author. THIS PUBLICATION IS CURRENTLY OUT OF PRINT. ISBN 0 646 28348 0
Brother Rats by Lance Grimstone
This is the second historic novel by Lance Grimstone. As with his first book, When the Tulips Bled, the Author has brought World War II history to life through real, down-to-earth characters on both sides of the conflict in North Africa. Courage and compassion is expressed in so many ways - under fire, in retreat, in endurance, in stubbornness, in suffering, in fearing the worst, in struggling on regardless, in treating the enemy wounded as their own. Again, the Author's extensive research provides an authentic background to this engrossing narrative. And as with his first novel, he has uncovered more tantalising insights into our immigrant past and what it is to be Australian. ISBN 978-1876344535