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ID: 444213

Title: Take Back the Tray: Revolutionizing Food in Hospitals, Schools, and Other Institutions

Author: Joshna Maharaj

Narrator: Joshna Maharaj

Format: Unabridged

Length: 07:23:28

Language: English

Release date: 07-13-20

Publisher: ECW Press

Genres: Business & Economics, Cooking, Non-Fiction, Politics, Public Policy, Business Development

Summary:

A beloved chef takes on institutional food and sparks a revolution with this manifesto, memoir from the trenches, and blueprint for reclaiming control from corporations and brutal bottom lines.

"With hard-won insights and deep commitment, Joshna Maharaj takes us on a mouthwatering tour of what our collective food future might be." ? Raj Patel, author of Stuffed and Starved: The Hidden Battle for the World Food System

Good food generally doesn't arrive on a tray, but Chef Joshna Maharaj knows that institutional kitchens have the ability to produce good, nourishing food, because she's been making it happen over the past 14 years. She's served meals to people who'd otherwise go hungry, baked fresh scones for maternity ward mothers, and dished out wholesome, scratch-made soups to stressed-out undergrads. She's determined to bring health, humanity, and hospitality back to institutional food while also building sustainability, supporting the local economy, and reinvigorating the work of frontline staff.

Maharaj reconnects food with health, wellness, education, and rehabilitation in a way that serves people, not just budgets, and proves change is possible with honest, sustained commitment on all levels, from government right down to the person sorting the trash. The need is clear, the time is now, and this revolution is delicious.

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ID: 444215

Title: Flee, Fly, Flown

Author: Janet Hepburn

Narrator: Kyra Harper

Format: Unabridged

Length: 06:41:39

Language: English

Release date: 07-13-20

Publisher: ECW Press

Genres: Fiction & Literature, General, Family Life

Summary:

Lillian and Audrey hatch a plot to escape from Tranquil Meadows Nursing Home, "borrow" a car, and spend their hastily planned vacation time driving to destinations west. They set out on their journey having forgotten that their memory problems might make driving and following directions difficult. Then they meet up with the unsuspecting Rayne, a young man also heading west in hope of reconciling with his family. Without minimizing the realities of old age, dementia, and frailty, Lillian and Audrey's story is rich with laughter, adventure, and hope.

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ID: 437682

Title: Women and Leadership: Real Lives, Real Lessons

Author: Julia Gillard, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

Narrator: Julia Gillard, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Shari Sebbens

Format: Unabridged

Length: 09:23:00

Language: English

Release date: 07-12-20

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia Audio

Genres: Business & Economics, Management & Leadership

Summary:

Read by Shari Sebbens, known for her role in The Sapphires and The Heights, along with authors Julia Gillard and Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.

Examining Gender and Leadership

As a result of their broad experience on the world stage in politics, economics and global not-for-profits, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Julia Gillard have some strong ideas about the impact of gender on the treatment of leaders. Women and Leadership takes a consistent and comprehensive approach to teasing out what is different for women who lead.

Real-World Insights

Almost every year new findings are published about the way people see women leaders compared with their male counterparts. The authors have taken that academic work and tested it in the real world. The same set of interview questions was put to each leader in frank face-to-face interviews. Their responses were then used to examine each woman's journey in leadership and whether their lived experiences were in line with or different from what the research would predict.

A Lively and Essential Analysis

Women and Leadership presents a lively and readable analysis of the influence of gender on women's access to positions of leadership, the perceptions of them as leaders, the trajectory of their leadership and the circumstances in which it comes to an end. By presenting the lessons that can be learned from women leaders, Julia and Ngozi provide a road map of essential knowledge to inspire us all, and an action agenda for change that allows women to take control and combat gender bias.

Featuring Jacinda Ardern, Hillary Clinton, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Theresa May, Michelle Bachelet, Joyce Banda, Erna Solberg, Christine Lagarde and more.

'Much-needed, frank talk from exceptional female leaders about how they've dealt with sexism in the line of duty.' Kirkus Reviews

'The authors' truth-telling will forewarn the next generation of leaders.' Natasha Stott Despoja, The Age

'Who better qualified to delve into this topic?' Business Life

'Full of practical advice and insights into the careers of a diverse and impressive array of women, this is a valuable handbook for putting more women in positions of power.' Publishers Weekly

'An enjoyable and useful text for women considering a future in political or business leadership.' Business Day

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ID: 513316

Title: Unleash Your Primal Brain: Demystifying how we think and why we act

Author: Tim Ash

Narrator: Tim Ash

Format: Unabridged

Length: 05:16:42

Language: English

Release date: 07-10-20

Publisher: Findaway Voices

Genres: Non-Fiction, Psychology

Summary:

Unleash Your Primal Brainilluminates the fundamental whys behind our actions from an evolutionary perspective. From the rise of the earliest life on earth, to our uniquely human recent adaptations, you will come away with a deep understanding of our of how the brain evolved, and why we act the way that we do.

Understand what makes us human!

This book is about the commonalities all 8,000,000,000 people on earth share.

Our ancestors were molded by ruthless survival pressures from the earliest days of life on the planet. Adaptations which worked long ago are still inside of us also shared with insects and reptiles. Later additions are common to all mammals from the tiniest shrews to the most massive whales. Some capabilities were bolted on relatively recently, and are only shared with our primate cousins. And the runaway explosion of humans on the planet can only be explained by our own bizarre species-level evolution.

The only way to understand how our brains work is to examine the complete evolutionary arc.

- Find out why your primal brain is in charge, and your logical mind is usually asleep

- Learn what makes people unique among all other animals

- Understand the biased shortcuts your brain takes to make decisions

- Discover how culture has evolved us for learning and cooperation

- Find out how fairness and group conformity impact our behavior

- Understand the real purpose of memory, sleep, and dreaming

- Learn how stories allow us to mind-meld with other people

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ID: 418246

Title: So You're Going to Be a Dad: 25 Year Anniversary Edition

Author: Peter Downey

Narrator: Peter Downey

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10:26:10

Language: English

Release date: 07-08-20

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Australia

Genres: Health & Wellness, Parenting

Summary:

Dr Peter Downey knows babies and fatherhood, and his bestselling book – now in this 25th anniversary edition – helps first time dads prepare for what’s coming their way … with a grain of salt and a smile on their face. Fully revised and updated, and packed with useful information and wry humour, he explores the joys and trials of new parenting, including:

- Navigating pregnancy and childbirth  

- Dealing with nappies, travel cots and sleep deprivation

- Avoiding topics that will ruin a dinner party

- Living with a baby in your home

- Getting the gear you need (and skipping the stuff you don’t)

- Surviving the latest apps, tech and the online parenting world

- Coping with sex (or the lack thereof)

- And most importantly, how to be the best damned dad you can be

New to this edition is a Foreword by Mark Scott, an updated glossary of handy words new dads need to know (and some they don’t), a new and improved list of films to watch (and those to avoid), as well as updated 'then' and 'now' words of wisdom from other ordinary Aussie fathers. So You’re Going To Be a Dad remains Australia’s most engaging, reassuring and down-to-earth book for new dads.

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ID: 409050

Title: Swap

Author: Robyn Harding

Narrator: Amanda Dolan, George Newbern, Joy Osmanski, Pete Simonelli

Format: Unabridged

Length: 08:42:00

Language: English

Release date: 07-08-20

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Australia

Genres: Fiction & Literature, Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Suspense, Psychological, Contemporary Women

Summary:

In this riveting tale that 'will keep you on your toes until the very end' (HelloGiggles), two couples embark on a toxic relationship after a night of sexual shenanigans, unaware of the manipulative teenager with an explosive secret at the centre of it all. From the bestselling author of The Party.

Low Morrison is not your average teen. You could blame her hippie parents or her dreary, isolated island hometown. Whatever the reason, Low just doesn’t fit in – and neither does newcomer Freya, an ethereal beauty and once-famous social media influencer.

After signing up for Freya’s pottery class, Low quickly falls under her spell. Buoyed by Low’s adoration, Freya is compelled to share her darkest secrets and deepest desires. Finally, Low feels a sense of belonging ... until Jamie walks through the studio door. Freya, Jamie and their husbands become fast friends, leaving Low alone once again.

Then one night, after a boozy dinner party, Freya suggests swapping partners. It should have been a harmless fling between consenting adults, but instead, it upends their lives.

 

And provides Low with the perfect opportunity to unleash her growing resentment.

‘Harding has outdone herself with The Swap. This is a provocative, edgy thriller. Just when you think you’ve got a handle on it … you don’t.’ Samantha Downing, author of My Lovely Wife

'Gripping from the first line, The Swap is a wickedly delicious, addictive, utterly compelling read about obsession, toxic relationships, and dangerous secrets. I devoured every dark, twisted word until the last explosive scene. An absolute must-read, this suspense will shock and rivet readers through each masterful page.' Samantha M. Bailey, bestselling author of Woman on the Edge

'Harding conjures a dark, inescapable feeling of intimidation on [s] remote island astir with gossip and lies . . . [Her] tale will please readers who enjoy delving into the details of a character’s personality and motivations, considering how past and present choices shape the future, and how private actions in a relationship are different from public displays.' Booklist

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ID: 439250

Title: Branded by the Pink Triangle

Author: Ken Setterington

Narrator: Bill Marchant

Format: Unabridged

Length: 02:44:41

Language: English

Release date: 07-06-20

Publisher: ECW Press

Genres: Teen, Tough Topics

Summary:

When the Nazis came to power in Europe, the lives of homosexuals came to be ruled by fear as raids, arrests, prison sentences and expulsions became the daily reality. When the concentration camps were built, homosexuals were imprisoned along with Jews. The pink triangle, sewn onto prison uniforms, became the symbol of their persecution. Branded by the Pink Triangle combines historical research with first-person accounts and individual stories to bring this history to life for readers. From the first chapter, with its story of a young Jewish girl who was rescued from the depths of despair and starvation in the camps by a fellow prisoner who wore the pink triangle, to the last, entitled It Gets Better, which outlines the strides forward in gay rights made in the decades since the war, the feeling of bravery and perseverance in the face of inhuman cruelty shines through.

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ID: 659367

Title: Music Lessons

Author: Bob Wiseman

Narrator: Karen Gordon

Format: Unabridged

Length: 04:43:54

Language: English

Release date: 07-06-20

Publisher: ECW Press

Genres: Biography & Memoir, Non-Fiction, Arts & Entertainment, Art & Music

Summary:

Bob Wiseman believes most things in life are universal or, as Lauryn Hill says, everything is everything. Bearing in mind that advice, Wiseman writes about finding the link between music and daily life, like what is common between Mary Margaret OHara, hiding around the corner with the lights turned off in order to record herself and his 5-year-old insisting he stop hurrying to her dance lesson and marvel at the fluff ball she is blowing toward the ceiling. Each entry is unique and compellingly written, but the themes throughout on improvisational music, life lessons, and conflict are ubiquitous.

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ID: 439251

Title: Love and Laughter in the Time of Chemotherapy

Author: Manjusha Pawagi

Narrator: Manjusha Pawagi

Format: Unabridged

Length: 07:28:56

Language: English

Release date: 07-06-20

Publisher: ECW Press

Genres: Health & Wellness, Disorders & Diseases

Summary:

Manjusha Pawagi, a successful family court judge, has written a not-so-typical memoir about her experience with cancer. Wryly funny and stubbornly hopeful, this is her quirky take on what it's like to face your own mortality when, to be honest, you thought you'd live forever. She describes how even the darkest moments of life can be made worse with roommates; details how much determination it takes to ignore the statistics; and answers the age-old question: what does it take to get a banana popsicle around here?

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ID: 439249

Title: Oracle of Cumae

Author: Melissa Hardy

Narrator: Saffron Henderson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 07:13:55

Language: English

Release date: 07-06-20

Publisher: ECW Press

Genres: Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction, Contemporary Women

Summary:

Mariuccia Umbellino is a young woman living in the remote mountain village of Montemonaco, Italy, in the early years of the 19th century. Nearby, the secret recesses of the Grotto of the Fates-home to an ancient oracle of Apollo-are about to be invaded and destroyed, on orders from the Pope. But the men sent to do the dirty work don't know who (or what) they're dealing with. This oracle and this girl won't be messed with.In the dark of night, Mariuccia and her mother set out to rescue their revered oracle. In the adventure that ensues, things are blown up, love spells are miscast then recast, a downtrodden housekeeper gets her revenge, and the mysterious fate of a jettatore-a person born with the Evil Eye-is finally revealed.

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