The penal colony of Moreton Bay is under the command of Patrick Logan, a man not afraid of brutal discipline. But his rule is being questioned, and the arrival of his sister-in-law Frances will change everything. An unforgettable tale of power, duty, and humanity, from one of Australia's most esteemed writers.

Commandant

Literature & Fiction

ANDERSON, JESSICA

Contemporary

Penguin Books Australia Ltd.

The Impersonators

One of the wattle birds

Penguin Putnam~trade

Tirra Lirra by the river

Tirra Lirra by the River

Literary

Picador Australia

The Commandant (1975) evolves from the history of the early Moreton Bay penal settlement, now Brisbane. When prisoners escape from Moreton Bay to Sydney with their stories of harsh punishment, the fledgling press takes their side. Commandant Logan, convinced of the rectitude of his severe administration, is faced with an enemy he has never known before, but he ignores it. Logan is forced to face the reaction to his harsh discipline after the arrival of his young sister-in-law, Frances, who is unable to bear the brutality and whippings that are everyday life in Moreton Bay. The reader is left with the question, who is the prisoner: convict, or harsh commandant. This new edition of The Commandant, with an introduction by Delys Bird, is a part of the Australian Classics Library series intended to make classic texts of Australian literature more widely available for the secondary school and undergraduate university classroom, and to the general reader. The series is co-edited by Emeritus Professor Bruce Bennett of the University of New South Wales and Professor Robert Dixon, Professor of Australian Literature at the University of Sydney, in conjunction with SETIS, Sydney University Press, AustLit and the Copyright Agency Limited. Each text is accompanied by a fresh scholarly introduction and a basic editorial apparatus

The Commandant

Macmillan

Challenge yourself to learn dozens of embroidery stitches and use them to create 30 simple projects that are ready to display. If you've always wanted to learn embroidery but haven't known where to start, 30-Day Challenge: Embroidery is the perfect way to jump-start your creativity and get stitching. Even if you've never picked up a needle, you will quickly learn everything you need to know to master embroidery. After an overview of embroidery basics, author Jessica Anderson (Cutesy Crafts) shows you how to create--each day for 30 days--one new stitch and one embroidery design that features that stitch. The easy-to-follow projects include a variety of popular modern motifs such as flowers, birds, houseplants, rainbows, and more, and only take an hour or two, or less, to complete. As the book progresses, you will strengthen your skills with designs that combine multiple stitches. You can do one project per day in order or follow your own schedule and pick and choose. By the time you've stitched your way through the book, you will have an amazing collection of embroidery designs to hang up and display your skill and creativity. This complete course in embroidery includes: <ul> <li>Everything you need to know to gather supplies, set up your hoops, and prep your threads and needles</li> <li>30 essential and more-unusual embroidery stitches clearly shown in step-by-step illustrations</li> <li>30 simple modern embroidery designs you can complete in an hour or two</li> <li>Easy-to-transfer templates of all the designs are printed in the book and downloadable</li> <li>Tips for finishing and showing off your hoops</li> <li>Ideas for embellishing tote bags, jewelry, and more with the embroidery designs</li> <li>Two bonus challenge projects to stretch your newfound skills</li> </ul> Embroidery is one of the most popular and versatile crafts and is ideal for beginners. It's affordable, can be done almost anywhere, and doesn't require years of practice to achieve great results. If you're new to embroidery or want to learn new stitches and expand your repertoire, 30-Day Challenge: Embroidery will give you the inspiration and know-how you need to take joy in this lifelong skill and creative endeavor.

The 30-Day Embroidery Challenge: A Day-by-Day Guide to Learn New Stitches and Create Beautiful Designs (30-Day Craft Challenge)

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Crafts & Hobbies

Quarry Books

Life has become a series of escapes for Nora Porteous - from small-town family life; the hypocrisy of a mean-hearted husband and in-laws; and the suffocation of Suburbia. Nora endures with courage, intelligence and humour as, in this book, she looks back at her 70-odd years of life.

Tirra Lirra by the River: Library Edition

Blackstone Pub

For the past eight years, Smitty and Violet have formed the core of the marine mammal conservation group, Dolphin Friendly. The friction between them has been buffered by the presence of their boss and friend, Brody. But Brody's marriage removes him from the threesome and Smitty and Violet are forced to face the enmity that has simmered since their grad school breakup. Sensing that their hostility covers something deeper, Brody sends them to transport a trained sea lion from Florida to New England. Will the forced togetherness bring them together or drive them apart? Will a broken truck and an overheating sea lion be the end of their friendship or the beginning of something sweeter? Welcome to the world of Dolphin Friendly--a group of people who love marine mammals...and sometimes each other.

Seal with A Kiss (Dolphin Friendly)

Romance

Montlake Romance

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