Yellow Shelf Podcast

The Chronicles of Dorn, Book 2

The Dominion is retreating — bases abandoned, soldiers gone and its grip on the galaxy loosening by the day. For the people of Kelen, that should mean freedom. Instead, it means something far worse is coming.

When former Dominion Commander Lucas Dorn returns to his family after being presumed dead, he finds his home on the brink of an extinction-level threat. With no back-up, no effective weapons and a town full of farmers, he has days to stop an ancient lifeform from consuming everything in its path.

Meanwhile, across the galaxy, a golden gladiator is winning fights he shouldn’t, a miner from the Aquis Belt is betting on outcomes she already knows, and a Dominion auditor is being blackmailed by the galaxy’s most feared secret service into recruiting a robot dog for purposes nobody has fully explained to him.

The Orbs of Oblivion is a story about impossible odds, unlikely heroes and the lengths people go to protect the ones they love. It is also, occasionally, about a very large Hergon who is missing his mother.

Simon Dell is a multifaceted author known for his contributions to the thriller genre. His books often feature complex characters and intricate plots, drawing from his extensive experience in the hospitality industry and his travels.

To connect with Simon ....
https://www.instagram.com/simondellauthor/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamsimondell/
https://www.clark-mackay.com.au/author-cm/simon-dell/
https://www.clark-mackay.com.au/product/the-orbs-of-oblivion-simon-dell/ 

Biohackher: Live Well Longer – The longevity guide every woman needs

Take control of your biology and improve your healthspan. Join the female longevity revolution.

One where women finally get the science, strategies, and the straight-talk they deserve. In Biohackher, Azra Alagic breaks down research from the world’s leading experts in longevity, biohacking, hormones, fitness, and nutrition – turning complex science into simple, doable actions that actually work. This is your practical biohacking guide to revitalise your energy, prevent disease, slow ageing and live a healthier life for longer.

Inside, you’ll learn how to master your biology, understand what it truly means to extend healthspan – not just lifespan – and kick age-related decline to the curb through four powerful pillars:

• Biohack your brain: Protect cognition, sharpen focus, and build a mind that stays strong for life
• Biohack your body: Preserve muscle, mobility, metabolism, and strength as you move through every decade
• Biohack your beauty: Support skin, collagen, hormones, and cellular repair from the inside out
• Biohack your balance: Manage stress, regulate your nervous system, and cultivate resilience that lasts

Backed by science. Designed for women.
This is the future of female longevity ― and it starts with you.


To connect with Azra ....
https://www.biohack-her.com/
https://www.biohack-her.com/products/biohackher-live-well-longer
https://www.biohack-her.com/blogs/podcast
https://www.instagram.com/biohackher_official/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/azra-alagic-77794526/ 

 ‘The Way of the Samurai Women: A Journey in Search of Warrior Wisdom for Busy Modern Lives’

This is an unexpectedly tender book: part search for the lost women of samurai history, part love letter to a remarkable mother. Rimika Tanaka writes with warmth and candour about grief, belonging and the courage it takes to build a life between cultures.

When Rimika's mother Akemi Tanaka died in 2021, she decided to continue the work her mother had started, finding out more about their samurai heritage. She embarked on a journey to put into practice what she learned along the way about samurai women to help her live more fully today.

In recent times, samurai have been made famous by movies, manga, video games, even fashion. They have somewhat become macho icons but that's only part of the story. Some samurai, particularly those who remained steadfast in the clan household, were women. Some were even warriors. In this book, Rimika explores how we, today, can reclaim their ancient wisdom - much of it held in the philosophical tradition of Zen Buddhism - for our times and in a more inclusive and holistic way.

Readers will discover the inspirational example of historical samurai women, alongside contemporary Japanese women who possess the samurai spirit. The book delves into concepts which allowed the samurai to survive and thrive: nature worship, mindful movement and performing the ideal self. Along the way, it offers prompts and exercises to help the reader channel the wisdom of legendary samurai women.

To connect with Rimika ...

BBC radio documentary called 'Searching for My Samurai Mother': https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct983w
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rimi_monster/
Website: https://www.rimikatanaka.com/
Substack blog called 'A Lack Thereof': https://rimimonster.substack.com/ 

When the police won’t believe you, what can you do but take matters into your own hands.

On Victoria’s secluded west coast, Sarah and husband Ewen walk across a narrow bridge at dusk. Behind them, a truck rattles onto the bridge. Moments later Sarah finds herself fighting for her life as she’s dragged on the inlet tide out to sea. She makes it to shore but discovers both Ewen and the truck have disappeared. The police are called, and a search follows, but Ewen remains missing. Without evidence the police are sceptical of Sarah’s story and wind down their efforts. But Sarah is desperate to find her husband.

She contacts her brother Harry for help. A former soldier, Harry is determined and resourceful, but he is also a damaged individual with a penchant for violence. Hinton is a master of character, and from the outset of Harry and Sarah’s investigation, their relationship, while rich with shared upbringing and affection, is fraught with complex emotions. Their life-risking discoveries of corruption in a town whose inhabitants hold their secrets close makes for a crime thriller that deftly underscores the bonds of family.

Inlet Bridge is brimming with page-turning tension, provocative dialogue, gallows humour and a final twist that will turn your understanding of the story on its head.

S.D. Hinton is a crime fiction author and the author of The Brothers as well.

To connect with SD Hinton ....
https://www.sdhinton.com.au/
https://www.instagram.com/s_d_hinton/ 

Master crime writer Chris Hammer returns with his first standalone blockbuster thriller.  

A gripping new thriller of secrets, murder and mystery.

‘If there is enough money involved, truth becomes a tradeable commodity. Like gold, it is malleable; it can be melted down and recast without losing its value.’

Travis Somerland is a man accustomed to danger, but nothing can prepare him for the peril, the intrigue or the ruthlessness that confront him at Montechino. Or the murders.

Montechino: part palace, part fortress, and the secluded estate of the uber-wealthy Claptons, modern-day robber barons who believe business is arithmetic, not morality.

Now Travis finds himself entangled in the ultimate power struggle, generations in the making, as the Claptons challenge the authority of one of the country’s most formidable families. Can he survive the dynastic rivalries to bring some measure of justice to an unjust world?

With echoes of Succession and The Big Short, and a dusting of The Great Gatsby, Full Circle is a thrilling, epic and unforgettable story of intrigue and revenge, love and redemption.

To connect with Chris ...
https://chrishammerauthor.com/
www.facebook.com/HammerNow
https://www.instagram.com/thehammernow/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-hammer
https://chrishammerauthor.com/blog/ 

Mega Focus: Take Back Control. Join the Attention Revolution.

You want to perform at your best, build a successful career and live a deeply satisfying life. All three depend on what you pay attention to. But your brain, your technology and the world around you are working against you ― pulling your focus toward everything except what counts. Mega Focus gives you the ability to take back control of your attention and direct it toward the future you want.

Author Adam Williams, The Attention Architect, has spent his career studying how attention works and advising individuals and organisations how to win it. In Mega Focus, he gives you a science-backed plan for understanding the forces misdirecting your attention and practical tools to focus it on what matters most.

Inside, you’ll learn:

Why attention matters more than talent, intelligence and motivation
How to turn your brain from your greatest obstacle to your greatest ally
What the attention tax costs you every day ― and how to stop paying it
Why your happiness depends on where you focus your attention
Your attention isn't simply about productivity. Your most valuable asset is your attention, and right now, someone else is spending it. Take back control. Get Mega Focus.

Author Adam Williams is The Attention Architect, creator of the Attention Tax Calculator, and author of Mega Focus: Take Back Control.

To conenct with Adam ...
https://www.linkedin.com/in/theattentionarchitect/
https://theattentionarchitect.au/
https://theattentionarchitect.au/attention-tax-calculator 

This collection of Australian short stories from Michael Buxton explores the lives of ordinary people who sought a better life in the suburbs after World War Two, embracing a faith in progress and the promise of an unendingly improving future. It examines their pursuit of a new suburban ideal and the gradual disintegration of the paradise they built.

Misplaced Memories in Moments of Being is a haunting tapestry of linked short stories tracing the rise and unravelling of the suburban dream in the search for a modern paradise. Spanning post-war Melbourne to the dawn of the 21st century, it follows the lives of ordinary people seeking purpose while tossed by random forces as they chase their own ideals – only to find that paradise, once built, begins to crumble from within.
Through childhood freedoms, silent family struggles, wartime impacts and the slow erosion of the belief in progress, this lyrical work captures the quiet epic of the everyday. With memory, nature, and time as its guide, it asks: what do we lose and can we find meaning in our relentless search for better lives?

To connect with Michael ....
https://www.michaelbuxton.com.au/
https://www.instagram.com/michaelbuxton_thetimelywriter/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-buxton-55391129/

Work Fame: Get the Projects, Promotions and Perks You Deserve

You know you’re good at your job. You hit your targets, solve problems and consistently go above and beyond. Yet somehow, when projects and promotions arise, you aren’t the one given the opportunity. In today’s workplace, good work no longer speaks for itself; you need to make your talent visible. Work Fame is the playbook for any professional who is ready to get the credit they deserve.

Being work famous means your reputation opens doors before you even knock. Workplace expert Leanne Hughes shares her three-spotlight framework and shows you how to diagnose exactly where you need to shine a light. Each short, practical chapter shares five-minute actions you can apply right away, as you build momentum and create measurable transformation in just 90 days.

Inside, you’ll discover how to:

turn everyday work interactions into reputation-building moments
talk more about your work and ideas (without the self-promotional cringe factor)
use scripts and templates that you can personalise immediately
build a network of advocates who mention your name when you’re not in the room
create career insurance that protects you through restructures and leadership changes.

This book offers a smarter alternative to personal branding, one that will make you easier to remember and harder to overlook. Work Fame replaces ‘just work hard and hope for the best’ with a deliberate approach to being seen, trusted and chosen. Start making sure your work gets noticed. Get work famous.

To connect to Leanne ....
https://www.youtube.com/leannehughes
https://getworkfame.com/
https://www.leannehughes.com/
https://www.workfa.me/
https://substack.com/@UCNX_y8VYlbyA6YRO_ldNB-Q

Moving is living ...emphasizes that staying physically active and engaged in life is essential for health, independence, and overall well-being.

Getting older isn't the problem.
Slowing down before you're ready is.

The garden. The walking group. Time with family. The next trip you’re looking forward to. These are the things you want to keep enjoying for plenty more years.

Moving Is Living is a warm, practical and inspiring book for people in their 70s, 80s and beyond who want to keep moving, stay independent and continue saying yes to the things that matter.

Tristan White, founder of The Physio Co, has spent more than 20 years helping older Australians stay mobile, safe and confident. His message is encouragingly simple: you do not need to join a gym, become an athlete or follow a complicated exercise plan. You just need to keep moving in ways that support the life you want to live.

Filled with relatable stories and realistic ideas, this straightforward guide will help you discover:

why walking is so powerful for your body, brain and confidence
simple ways to improve your strength and balance
how small amounts of movement can make a meaningful difference
the mindset that can turn a setback into a bounceback
inspiration from people who are continuing to move and live well
Whether you are reading it for yourself or giving it to a parent, grandparent or older friend, Moving Is Living offers the encouragement to take your next small step.

To connect with Tristan ,,,,,
https://www.tristanwhite.com.au/
https://www.thephysioco.com.au/new-book-moving-is-living/
https://www.thephysioco.com.au/

An Australian journalist attends a party in Rome, the Eternal City. The result is at once a celebration and a distillation of what travel can be and still is: an intelligent, hilarious, and sometimes prickly conversation between cultures.

With finesse, Antoni Jach affectionately lampoons everything from the publishing world and the writing life to relationships, his beloved hometown Melbourne, and the often-pompous nature of national pride.

Erudite and amusing, A Midsummer Party is both a revelation, a romp and a penetrating reflection on the intersection of art and our own human foibles.

To connect with Antoni ......
https://transitlounge.com.au/shop/a-midsummer-party/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antoni_Jach