Laurene: 9 books

Laurene Kelly’s first young adult novel introduces us to fourteen-year-old Julie, who is struggling with a terrible home life, but could never imagine the horror that is about to destroy her family forever. She dreams of a new life, away from her abusive father, but when her mother doesn’t arrive...

Many Christians today feel uncomfortable inviting others to church - and the Church's declining numbers are proof. What do I say? What will they think? Where do I start? Invitational Ministry takes the awkwardness and guesswork out of inviting others by equipping church members to talk...

Meet Romeo, or Rome, as he likes to be known, one of the main characters of ‘Chasing Happy’. Not featured all the way through the book, he plays a big part in the main protagonist [Kieran’s] life and story. ‘Rome in a Day’ re-tells the story of the two meeting, but his version of events....

Have you ever had to choose between a relationship and something you’ve dreamed about your whole life?That is the dilemma twenty-three-year-old Kieran Taylor unexpectedly finds herself in, and she’s not entirely sure how she got there. Deep down she knows that her violent and controlling...

SANDY is a professional pianist who is doing his best to recover after the loss of his entire family amidst mysterious circumstances. As he muddles through his days, his mind aches. He contemplates joining his family. He drinks Jack Daniels with the hope it will numb the pain. But then suddenly at...

Slowly but surely, protagonist Julie is putting her life back together after the tragedy that destroyed her family. Her passion for surfing has become a key part in her recovery, as have the friends she’s made in her new town. But with the advent of the summer holidays, Julie is torn between enjoying...

De-Signing Design: Cartographies of Theory and Practice throws new light on the terrain between theory and practice in transdisciplinary discourses of design and art. The editors, Elizabeth Grierson, Harriet Edquist, and Hélène Frichot, bring together diverse approaches to design theory, practice,...

Julie’s youthful concerns are swept aside by a tragedy that splits her family. She and her brother Toby must begin a new life in Sydney, a city that is sometimes exciting, often overwhelming, and always different to the home she knew. This is the sequel to acclaimed I Started Crying Monday.

The Ultimate Handbook Guide to Pizhou : (China) is your second passport to everything interesting and relevant. It provides you with up-to-date advice on what to see and what hidden discoveries await you.