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NEW PRODUCTS:
THE GOOD DOCTOR'S PRESCRIPTIONS
The Writings of Dr Alister MacKenzie

The great British golf course architect Dr Alister MacKenzie left a legacy of inspired writings on the many subjects that were of interest to him throughout his career. Naturally golf course architecture was his primary topic, yet he also had strong views on many other subjects including camouflage which dated back to his time in South Africa as a civil surgeon in the Boer War. Later he was the founder of the Royal Engineer's Camouflage School in WWI.


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Beginning Teachers' Companion

Written for those starting their teaching careers, the Beginning Teachers' Companion Fifth Edition explores the vital areas for successful induction into the classroom and the profession.

  • Answering the fundamental question.
    Why are your students going to be better off because you are their teacher?
  • Good teacher or good teaching.
    Understand the importance of teaching practice in making a real difference.
  • Creating the quality learning environment.
    What should you be considering when you enter your first classroom?
  • Your teaching and learning methodology.
    Understand the importance of developing your personal pedagogy. Introducing a thinking skill framework.

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    Terrior of Golf

    The connections between golf and wine are many and varied. They include golf course, vineyards, wineries and people. This book is a treasure trove of entertaining stories and discoveries.

    It all begins with the land for both golf and grapes. From the pure links courses of Scotland to the vineyards of the old and new worlds of wine, in this book you will discover the fascinating synergy between golf and wine.


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    Bush to Buckingham Palace

    Rick Darling was an extremely talented cricketer who loved to hook and cut the quick bowlers. He was a tremendous player of spin bowling and one of the best cover fielders in world cricket.

    There is no doubt he was one of the most popular players of his time with both his teammates and opposition players. He was an absolute pleasure to be around, and I'm sure everyone will enjoy this book about the lighter side of his life, and his life in cricket.


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    SILENT CITY

    IN A CASINO YOU DON'T NEED LUCK IF YOU KNOW HOW TO CHEAT.

    Goodbook, the big Aussie and Cliff Door, the suave American, they know how.

    An experienced roulette 'crew', they are stealing from casinos across Europe on their way to Malta to hit a new casino due to open in Mdina, the Silent City.

    All three men find themselves in romantic liaisons with demanding women, yet two need to face up to stark reality when their false identities are uncovered.


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    AND SO HE DID

    And So He Did: Unleashing the Power of the Written Word. Immerse Yourself in a Collection of Captivating Stories, Crafted by Marina Brbot, that Ignite Change and Leave a Lasting Impact.


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    BECAUSE SHE CAN

    Searching interviews with 30 diverse and amazing women who have contributed to the world. They tell their stories, and answer the same question: If you could do anything, what would it be?

    Connected to the interviews are stunning photographs of each woman, providing a fascinating and compelling visual and textual story.

    "May this book give those that receive it
    The capacity to learn
    The willingness to achieve and
    The ability to make a difference."
    MARINA BRBOT


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    FRAGILE POWER

    FRAGILE POWER provides the knowledge, confidence, and power to improve your leadership performance and achieve your goals in life, business, and sport.

    However, 'power is fragile' and should be used sensitively, tactfully, cleverly, empathetically, and wisely to succeed.

    This book, the author's fifth, is a business autobiography covering his 60-year career and delivers 40 Case Histories and Leadership Lessons learnt from his experiences with Caltex Oil, Collingwood Football Club, L'Oreal, Wurlitzer, Ford, The America's Cup, Toyota, BMW, Jetset Travel, HLB Mann Judd, Mercedes-Benz, First National Real Estate, the AFL, and more.


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    The TOUGHEST HALF

    Three hundred years ago, coal drove the industrial revolution, propelling Britain into the premier industrial nation of the world. This would have been impossible without the drudgery of the men and women who mined it.

    Throughout history, through toil, strikes and lockouts, women have underpinned Britain's greatest industry.


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    Rodin Education's Digital Thinking Tools

    Well-known Australian Education Consultant and Author Eric Frangenheim is in his 51st year in education, having taught and consulted in hundreds of schools throughout Australia and New Zealand and in five other countries. Read more about Eric at https://rodineducation.com.au/about/erics-bio/

    His signature printed book, Reflections on Classroom Thinking Strategies, is in its 11th edition and has sold more than 35,000 copies in schools and universities in Australia, New Zealand.

    Based on materials in his book, Eric has also published three new digital thinking tools resources to assist teachers engage students in their classrooms. These resources save time in lesson preparation as one explicit question or activity, accompanied by an appropriate thinking tool and a clear timeframe, can become a major or a minor part of a lesson.

    These are the tools and philosophy Eric has used as an education consultant with great success and engagement in countless PD sessions and classrooms throughout his career.


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    HARD WIRED   LIFE, DEATH AND TRIATHLON

    Fresh out of school and emerging as one of Australia's future distance running stars, Emma Carney found the sport of triathlon, and it was never the same again.

    With an unmatched record, she devastated the international circuit. Defined by a relentless pursuit of sporting excellence, Emma was known to detest losing more than she loved to win.


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    The golf courses of Vern Morcom

    Vern Morcom was in his mid-twenties when Alister MacKenzie, the world's most celebrated golf course architect, came to Black Rock to lay out Royal Melbourne West. What followed was a remarkable life in golf. Vern began his four decades as Head Greenkeeper at Kingston Heath by building its spectacular bunkers and its famous 15th hole. In his spare time, he roamed the country designing and remodelling golf courses, spreading golden age philosophies as he went.


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    Beauregard of Ballarat

    Beauregard narrates the story of his early years in the city of Ballarat where he chooses and takes charge of his very own human, a kindly old woman named Irene.

    They share a warm and contented relationship until dark clouds gather over them.

    While Irene is oblivious to the lurking danger, Beau is not, and eventually it falls on him to save his human with a solution as entertaining and hilarious as it is ingenious.


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    Bridge to the Gods: Tales from Kyushu

    When Europeans first visited Japan in the early 1500s it was the large island of Kyushu where they made landfall and began meeting both ordinary fishermen and farmers as well as the samurai and their lords. Kyushu was the gateway into Japan.

    Yet Kyushu was more than just an entry point for Europeans. It was the stepping stone for prehistoric migrants to Japan who came from the Mongolian steppes and other parts of Asia. It was also the gateway for Chinese culture, tea, and rice cultivation.

    A few years ago, Andrew Peter Thomson settled in Kyushu alone and began to explore. He found a host of things that elude the casual visitor - Christian samurai, Japan's first ancient rice field, its first tea bushes, yakuza gangsters, and where James Bond cleverly disguised himself as a Japanese fisherman.


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    Joe Darling: Cricketer, Farmer, Politician and Family Man
    The first batsman to hit a six in Test cricket, Joe Darling was one of the giant figures of cricket's Golden Era, best remembered as a record-breaking batsman and outstanding leader of men.

    Captain of three Ashes tours to England in 1899, 1902 and 1905, he guided Australian cricket through its coming of age.

    Larger than life, Joe Darling, by his discipline and democratic approach was admired by all cricketers who served under or played against him.


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    Discovering Alex Russell: The Man and His Legacy
    This well-illustrated and detailed biography by Neil Crafter and John Green uses detailed text, period archival photographs, maps and plans to bring together the many threads of Russell's life.

    It traces his life from birth as the son of a wealthy Victorian grazier, to his education at Geelong Grammar and Cambridge, and his distinguished service as an artillery officer in the British Army during World War I.

    The book also examines Russell's political life and his subsequent service in World War II where he oversaw the repatriation of prisoners of war for the Australian Red Cross, together with his family life and the grazing property 'Mawallok' in Victoria's Western District.


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    Stableford - A Life in Golf, Medicine and War
    The 'Patron Saint of Club Golfers' as known throughout the golfing world, Dr Frank Barney Gorton Stableford is one of the most prominent figures in the history and development of the game.

    Like the good doctor he was, Stableford introduced and developed a scoring system which greatly reduced the pain of bad play and increased the enjoyment of the game for golfers of all standards.

    Beyond golf, his achievements as a man of ideals and many talents provide us with shining examples of how to contribute to the world in which we live and make a difference through personal commitment.


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    Beyond Stroke
    We live in a two-handed world. Following a stroke or limb injury the transition from managing life with two hands to surviving with one can seem almost impossible.

    This handbook provides step-by-step instructions for practical everyday life tasks and recreational activities. The easy tools provided are simple to implement with the primary aim to live once again with confidence and independence in the real world.

    Beyond Stroke: Living independently with one arm is an essential guide for anyone overcoming a stroke, people with shoulder, arm or hand injury and pain, carers, health professionals and community groups.


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    THE CHILDREN'S BRAIN TUMOUR STORYBOOK PROJECT
    When a child has a brain tumour there are many challenges. The child and the family need to manage the medical care and treatment of the illness, to understand what is happening and be confident and positive. Constant questions for parents are:
    • How can I help my child understand what is happening?
    • How can I help my child cope with this?

    These questions began an association of parents and staff at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne, Australia, which became The Children's Brain Tumour Storybook Project. The three storybooks are the result.


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    Sport in Victoria - A History
    This book, the result of contributions from a wide range of sports writers, players, officials and historians, relates the fascinating history of more than 100 sports played in Victoria since the 1830s.

    It also covers the important events, venues, clubs and leagues which characterise our sporting culture.


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    Something Amazing

    A little snail and a great blue whale are united by curious wonder, wholehearted trust, adventure and the waves of the wild blue sea.

    Lovingly crafted, this inspiring story filled with gratitude for friendship, sails joyously from the Pacific to the Indian Ocean.

    It celebrates a special connection between two unlikely friends.


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    Golf in the Heather and Gorse

    This high quality hardback book takes you through more than 70 heathland, moorland and parkland courses commencing in Scotland and finishing in Cornwall. In addition to course descriptions there is travel information and over 300 beautiful colour photographs of the courses and Mother Nature at her finest.

    Limited Edition

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    Elephant Kitten

    This delightful, beautifully illustrated book for children aged 4 to 7 years encourages positivity by dealing with disappointments and creating happy outcomes in a gentle, loving way.


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    Footy Tragic

    Phil Tagell is an ordinary footy fan and grass-roots volunteer who stood up for an injured player denied the aid of the stretcher when he was accidentally knocked unconscious in an under 18 practice game in early 2009. For his efforts, he was king-hit by the umpire who denied the player the use of the stretcher. The umpire had quite a history of threatening and carrying out violence but his employers, AFL Queensland, denied all knowledge of his history, 'we knew nothing' was their defence and for 2 fractures of the skull, permanent disabilities, 8 months off work, and considerable pain and suffering, all Phil got was a bill for their legal fees.


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    Bump & Run - At the Feet of the Masters
    Focusing on the 'Golden Era' of Australian golf, author Andrew Crockett has sought the knowledge of golf's elders with contributions from Norman Von Nida, Bruce Crampton, Graham Marsh, Bill Dunk, Frank Philips, Jan Stephenson, David Graham, Bob Shearer, Peter Toogood, Ian Stanley, Bruce Devlin, Jack Newton and golf historian Tom Moore.

    Further to the interviews, Bump & Run includes 11 chapters in a 246 page coffee table book with over 200 unique vintage images, dozens of watercolour paintings, oil paintings and hand drawn illustrations from many artists and watercolour specialist Robert Wade.


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    Harry Williams, An Australian Golfing Tragedy
    On Wednesday 13 December 1961, after the landlady smells gas, the police burst into the flat to find the double suicide of Harry Williams and his mother. There is only a lettuce leaf in the refrigerator and a box of golfing trophies in the living room. These are the only remains of a brilliant but short golfing career.
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    Our Legends
    This book captures the life stories of 42 outstanding Australian individuals, of the struggles they endured, as well as the special combination of brilliance and hard work that elevated each of them to Legend status.

    It also creates a picture of Australia's emergence on the world stage across many fields of endeavour. This is a fascinating collection of biographical essays about our Australian Legends.


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    David Graham - From Ridicule to Acclaim
    Widely regarded in the golfing world as arrogant and abrasive, David Graham is deeply respected by a few close friends for his unswerving loyalty and honesty.

    A loner, yet devoted family man, he has risen from a difficult background of ridicule and failure to the highest levels of acclaim in professional golf.

    The only Australian to win two US majors, this book tells the story of a troubled figure who, like Hamlet, faced “the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune”.

    Authored by Russell James and edited by Graeme Ryan, both experienced golf writers and historians with many personal connections to David Graham over more than fifty years, the book (which includes many photographs, press cuttings and private letters) presents an accurate and honest appraisal of this man who has been loved and hated throughout his golfing lifetime.


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    Thinkers Keys Digital
    Welcome to an exciting framework for the teaching of thinking.

    Thinkers Keys are twenty powerful strategies (placed in two general groups) for generating quality thinking in all learning situations.

    1. Critical/Organisational (the purple ones). To get organised, these are the Keys for you. They encourage you to do your research, to evaluate your information, and to place any necessary tasks into action.

    2. Creative (the orange ones). When you want to generate new ideas or develop some different perspectives on an issue, then these Keys will help you. They challenge you to think very differently.

    Most learning experiences will require a combination of both.
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    Thinkers Keys Cards
    This is the 3rd generation of the Thinkers Keys series. Based on a powerful pack of 20 cards for teachers and students to organise and stimulate thinking in all learning experiences.

    Highly practical, generating intellectual quality in young people, with a focus on critical and creative thinking processes.

  • A pack of 20 A5 Thinkers Keys cards with a large icon on the front of each; and a clear description of the Thinkers Key on the back.
  • A 16-page booklet with a series of suggestions for implementation, plus some organisational frameworks and a Thinksheet for use by students in their daily learning experiences.

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    Picture Magic
    This newly published book and CD uses engaging photographs across the curriculum to spark and deepen children's thinking. It outlines thinking frameworks including Tony Ryan's Thinkers Keys, Bloom's Revised Taxonomy and Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences.

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    Golf Books & Software
    THE GOOD DOCTOR'S PRESCRIPTIONS
    Terrior of Golf
    The golf courses of Vern Morcom
    Discovering Alex Russell: The Man and His Legacy
    Stableford - A Life in Golf, Medicine and War
    Golf in the Heather and Gorse
    Simply Toogood - Peter Toogood's Life in Golf
    David Graham - From Ridicule to Acclaim
    Golf Courses of Australia Database

    General Books & Software
    Bush to Buckingham Palace
    SILENT CITY
    BECAUSE SHE CAN
    The TOUGHEST HALF
    HARD WIRED LIFE, DEATH AND TRIATHLON
    Beauregard of Ballarat
    Bridge to the Gods: Tales from Kyushu
    Joe Darling
    Beyond Stroke
    Sport in Victoria - A History
     

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