Gerry Burke: 11 books
Pest Takes a Chance
… and Other Humorous Stories from the Paddy Pest Chronicles
Language: English
Release Date: June 3, 2011
Gerry Burke writes short stories and commentary on subjects relating to politics, entertainment, sport, and travel. In this collection of humorous adult tales, Paddy Pest and the authors other notorious characters really come to life. Paddy Pest: As a crime fighter, the indefatigable Paddy Pest bumbles...
From Beer to Paternity!
One Man's Journey Through Life as We Know It.
Language: English
Release Date: May 7, 2009
Most people dont have retentive memories, so verbalizing your opinions can sometimes be an historical nightmare: especially when beer is involved. That is why I have recorded the preceding pages for posterity. It is a bit of a guy thing but I am sure that women will love it.
In all modesty,...
Paddy’S People
Tales of Life, Love, Laughter, and Smelly Horses
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2013
Paddy Pest, the ubiquitous Aussie gumshoe, is immersed in a world full of beautiful women, conniving conspirators, and covert agents. Never without his Beretta or fold-up boomerang, Paddy is always prepareda good thing, since he is about to take a ride on the wild side with his entourage of female...
Pest on the Run
More Humorous Short Stories from the Paddy Pest Chronicles
Language: English
Release Date: August 23, 2012
Paddy Pest is a hero to himself and others. Youd better believe it. The man has been fighting crime all his life and although he does have his shortcomings, he does try hard. Bless his heart, he really tries. And now, someone has put out a contract on him. Is there no justice?
Luckily for Paddy,...
Down-Under Shorts
Stories to Read While They're Fumigating Your Pants
Language: English
Release Date: March 4, 2010
As the song says: I come from a land Down-Under. However, my short stories and opinion pieces are truly international and you are sure to be enthralled as I plunder the possibilities, probabilities and potential of all things relating to politics, entertainment, sport and travel; all the issues that...
The Snoodle Contract
A Provocative Power Play of Political Perfidy
Language: English
Release Date: January 26, 2016
President Gus Snoodle has obviously rubbed someone the wrong way. Despite the fact that there have been no escalating wars, no sizzling scandals, and no bad reviews of his performance on Dancing with the Stars, his poll numbers are plunging, there is a contract out on him, and his conspirators will...
The Hero of Hucklebuck Drive
Death and Depravity in the World's Most Livable City!
Language: English
Release Date: March 6, 2015
Heroes come in all shapes and sizes, and Paddy Pest is equally comfortable being described as a garrulous gumshoe, a shameful shamus or a lecherous lounge lizard. When the Melbourne community is rocked by the news of abduction and murder, Paddy can smell the prospect of a retainer in the wind. With...
The Lady on the Train
More Humorous Paddy Pest Yarns for Children over Thirty
Language: English
Release Date: February 29, 2012
Ask anyone who knows him: Paddy Pest is a real character.
Paddy is an Australian crime fighter with a dubious Irish background, an overwhelming abundance of confidence, and a handful of bad habits. His enthusiasm for finding trouble is only exceeded by his incompetence.
Fortunately,...
by Gerry Burke
Language: English
Release Date: January 25, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: January 25, 2017
THEY COME IN PEACE, OR SO THEY SAY.
Planet Schmoo is so far into outer space it is the last stop before heaven. When a cataclysmic seismic intervention decimates their world, the Schmooans look for refuge on Earth and a continuation of the lifestyle to which they are accustomed.
Homeland...
Be Dead and Be Damned
Murder with Malice in Melbourne
Language: English
Release Date: November 27, 2017
Crime:
Murder with Malice
The murder of a controversial figure in a public place creates nervous tension at police headquarters. Chief Inspector Dave Klingendorf and his offsider from the Homicide Squad, the enigmatic Rachel Lyons, fight to keep the case alive while others try to bury...
Competence in Social Work Practice
A Practical Guide for Students and Professionals Second Edition
Language: English
Release Date: July 15, 2007
Since the publication of the first edition of this classic text, the major reforms in social work education resulted in the National Occupational Standards Framework (NOSF), which requires all social workers to demonstrate competence in a number of key areas.
This practical text book covers...