Woodslane Press: 55 books

Jessica Mackay has one dream - to be a pilot. Jessica lives on her family farm at Narromine, New South Wales, in the 1920s - the best place for a would-be pilot. Her father developed a passion for flying in Egypt during World War I, and Narromine lies close to the heart of Australia's budding aviation...

Australian Management Essentials is the most comprehensive book about management available. This invaluable reference covers all topics essential to senior managers, front-line managers and supervisors. Hundreds of step-by-step solutions are presented in a uniquely accessible structure, along with...

The Keeper of the Astral Plane has vanished, allowing Slegna's Unbalanced minions to wreak havoc throughout the realms of Chimera. Oletha, the Supreme Being and ruler of the Balanced Realms, has set her faithful against them. Oletha's chosen ones move through a series of arduous tasks to fulfill...

Today, more than two million Australians are over 70 years of age; by the year 2050 seniors are likely to make up almost 30 percent of the population. The implications of this are not just political; they are very personal. At some stage in life, most of us will help an elderly friend, parent, partner,...

This warm and lively biography provides insight not just into the life of Alf Pollard, but also into Australian life from the 1920s right through to the 1990s. Born almost 100 years ago in Melbourne, Alf Pollard spent most of his childhood on Norfolk Island where his family leased a banana plantation....

"Racing the Boys tells the incredible story of Granny McDonald, the first female to train a Melbourne cup winner, and her rise to the top of the horse-racing world. Feisty New Zealander, Hedwick Maher, has always been called ‘Granny’ – even as a child. Short, plump, bossy and old before...

Every time someone calls a business they have chosen that organisation as a possible supplier of something they want. Each incoming call is not just a possible customer, but a probable customer. They are a hot opportunity that has come knocking at the door, and are the most likely buyers any business...

The 7 most expensive words in any organisation are...'We have always done it that way.' Running a business is tough in the best of times but when things do go well, it's easy to be complacent. Few business owners and leaders are complacent today, however. After decades of growth and prosperity,...

Over the two centuries since his appointment, commentators have been as surprised at the choice of Arthur Phillip as some were at the time (the First Lord of the Admiralty, to mention only the most distinguished critic). But was it really so surprising? What did the Home Office and the Admiralty expect...

Own your case! Lawyers are there to run a divorce case but handing the lot to them to sort out is unhelpful and costly and, in various ways, not in either party's best interests. This practical, clear, and up-to-date ebook describes each step of the divorce process, with all the jargon and terms...

The Big Book of Boys Names brings over 40,000 of the most commonly used boys' names in the English-speaking world together in one handy volume. Each name has a brief explanation of origin, with the most popular names having an expanded historical entry. Also includes an introductory chapter on the naming of babies and why it can be so important to pick a suitable name for a child.

We are part of the first generation in human history that could spend more time caring for our elderly parents than we did caring for our children. Today, more than two million Australians are over 70 years of age; by the year 2050 seniors are likely to make up almost 30 percent of the population. As...

This is a story of supreme courage and stark terror, and of two men's bid to commit the perfect murder: that of Adolf Hitler. Count Claus von Stauffenberg (Military Officer and War Hero, recently played by Tom Cruise in the movie Valkyrie) and Rear Admiral Wilhelm Canaris (Head of WWII German Intelligence)...