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Why is Buddhism the fastest growing religious tradition Why does paganism attract so many women Why are scientists so interested in religion ABC presenter Rachael Kohn explores such key questions concerning religion and spirituality.

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"Required reading for all interested in the present precarious situation." - North & South

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Mysteries of our weird and wonderful bodies explained. Always informative and entertaining, Dr Stephen Juan has assembled a huge collection of body facts, and some fallacies. With an eye for the intriguing and bizarre, from top to bottom, from your inside out, this book gives you the bare facts about your odd body.

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When it comes to sources of sexual arousal, most of us are fairly "normal". However, those with a paraphilia have sexual tastes that are far from ordinary. This fourth title in the "Odd Book" series illustrates the infinite diversities of our fellow humans as it uncovers the bizarre world of more unusual sexual tastes.

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The official biography of the Abberton brothers, Sunny, Jai, Koby and Dakota. Their story from its humble beginnings on the sands of Maroubra to global surf stardom, big-wave heroics, and the fateful events of 5 August, 2003, when Jai shot dead underworld figure Anthony Hines.

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Having outwitted Sir Hugh in France, and taken back possession of the Grail, Tristan, Robard and Maryam arrive in Dover. Returning to the Abbey he grew up in, Tristan is devastated to find it burned to the ground. Only Brother Tuck remains alive, and he has been hiding and living in the woods, hoping for Tristan's return...

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Are robots the next step in evolution Can humanity be superseded When Shaw is sent to the frontline as a young commander, the war between robots and humans is at a stalemate, and he is ready to do anything to stop the slaughter. But what he is about to do horrifies even his own kind. This book is intended for ages, 14+.

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The eternal desire for immortality is at the core of this epic series, from an Australian author.

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What are the effects of the technological, global and socio-economic changes we have experienced in the 20th century How have our social institutions been affected This book documents the often adverse impact of these changes. In addition, it argues that we now need to undertake a re-assessment of our core institutions.

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A story of legendary 16th-century pirate Queen Grace O'Malley, and her tempestuous relationship with Elizabeth I. The author shows how the lives of two amazing women were intertwined, and how they met and formed an extraordinary friendship.

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Hope Edelman is a woman at the crossroads, struggling to balance her roles as mother, partner and writer when her three-year-old daughter Maya suddenly introduces a curiously disruptive imaginary friend, Dodo, to the chaos.

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Whether Irena McGovern does or does not lean in to a specific pair of lips will determine the course of her life. Using a parallel universe structure, we follow Irena's life as it unfolds under the influence of two drastically different men.

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Beth Wilford Avery saves the future President of the United States from an assassin's bullet and becomes the perfect candidate for the position of First Lady. Beth knows how to appear poised in public, how to smile for the cameras and most importantly how to keep secrets. Until she meets someone to whom she needs to reveal the truth about her life.

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This is the story of how God's Callgirl evolved into God's Woman. After the publication of her sensational memoir, former nun-turned-prostitute Carla van Raay settled back to a quiet life as a housekeeper. Celibate for 12 years, she was unprepared for the reappearance of a past love.

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After the destruction of Barl's Wall there was a time of great change, and a small exploratory expedition set out across the mountains to discover who lived on the other side. But they never returned. Magical attempts to locate the party failed and the people of Lur, grieving and traumatised by their losses, pulled back from further exploration.

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Carmine and his team of detectives must navigate the competitive world of academic publishing, fraught with politics and prestige. The stakes are high: an amazing art collection, a large inheritance, old and upstanding local families, a gold-digging wife, jealous relatives, and a young couple's future.

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Morgan Roche, a commander in the Commonwealth of Empires, is escorting a unit known simply as "The Box" to her superiors when her ship is attacked, and she is forced to escape to the prison planet, Sciaca's World. There she meets Adoni Cane, a genetically enhanced warrior, whose past is a mystery.

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Norstalos stands on the brink of destruction. But the three invading armies are the least of Queen Merren's problems. Her people despise their would-be saviours, the army of goblins she has won over. And she must make a difficult: marry Count Sendric to preserve the good name of the Royal House, or Martil, the troubled Champion who loves her.

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Martin and Lydia Napier's marriage is shaky. Fate has been cruel and they are both still reeling from the blows. They leave Sydney and hit the road for a holiday in what should be paradise.

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1561. A ship carries Mary, Queen of Scots, home from the French court to wrest back control of her throne. Masquerading as a male crew member, Alison Blackadder must find a way to gain the Queen's favour so she can win back her family's castle and lands. Alison discovers lies, danger and betrayal at every turn. Then, unexpectedly, she finds love.

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Imagine if James Dean had not died in that car crash. As Jimmy struggles to find a way to make good this 'second chance' at life, he moves from the movies into politics. Along the way, this book gives us a snapshot of post-war America, through the lens of celebrity and politics.