Vivid Publishing imprint: 167 books

A REELY LONG WALK Sam wasn’t for walking dogs when he could also sleep in, But the yappers persisted with an almighty din, So with the longest fish pole, They got out for their stroll, As Sammy laid back – and then reeled ‘em in. Let it no longer be maligned as the red-headed stepchild of the snoberati,...

Stories from Your Future The complex issue of climate change is one that our race is struggling to address. The solutions are not beyond us in any way. Technological solutions exist, scientific knowledge is plentiful, the world can afford the transition but still significant action eludes us. Rational...

The death of a loved one is a difficult and emotional time for everyone. For most of us, coping with death and planning a funeral is one of the most difficult things we will ever be asked to do. Yet, we are generally unaware of our funeral rights and don’t know how we can have genuine and meaningful...

Like the rocking of a cradle or the chanting of waves, poetry lulls us, allowing us to transcend both time and space. The peace that seeps inside may last for hours, days or even weeks, and each poem’s unique signature lingers in the subconscious forever. As such, these songs from the soul pay homage...

Not to be Rude is a painfully assembled collection of writing by Sarina Rowell from cult humour websites The Scrivener’s Fancy and Imagined Slights. Here, all in one place, for the first and last time, she goes into bat for the unfairly maligned – thirtysomething, Nicole Kidman, fashion models and...

O-M-G, Om-inspired poetry? You heard right! Or maybe you didn’t hear Written while in an altered state, this is as close to ‘divine inspiration’ as you can get without getting ‘Out of This World’ (gee, why does that sound somehow familiar?). Mantras just became a whole lot more useful! Here’s...

The Healing Art of Spirit is a compassionate guide for those seeking solace after the loss of a loved one. When the world as you knew it ends, and everyone around you continues on, how will you find your new normal? Be guided to: – Navigate the darkest days with self-compassion – Reframe loss...

As a young man in Italy’s Southern Calabria, Bruno Vartuli dreamed of starting a new life in a new land. On his arrival in Australia in the 1950s Bruno struggled to understand the language and culture, but with tremendous strength and perseverance he overcame each adversity and achieved amazing results....

Festinger et al in When Prophecy Fails, (1955) shows clearly that beliefs arise ex nihilo. As long as there is sufficient expectation, commitment and logic behind the belief it will prosper. In fact, Festinger showed that disappointed prophecies actually make believers more fervent. These conditions...

Teisha Rose was just twenty-two and on a fast track to corporate success when her life was interrupted by a huge and unexpected hurdle. For the next four years she grieved for her lost dreams, caught in an avalanche of endless hospital ordeals and gruelling rehabilitation. Her devastating physical condition...

A fire in August 1991 at the Coode Island Hazardous Chemicals Storage Facility in inner Melbourne is the inspiration for this roller coaster of political manoeuvrings, corruption and violence—all designed to see the facility relocated to a site which just happens to be home for a critically endangered...

At last! The secret is out about romantic relationships. ‘Emotional Learning’ is what we know but lack words to express. Early learning, as an infant or child, reveals ‘how we are wired’ for intimacy. This book gives practical tips for discovering the script of your unique Emotional Learning,...

All aboard for more strange adventures with Captain G String, aka Storm. Salty seadog, floating ice cream cafe vendor, surfer dude, bouncer, male model and waterfront activist. But if you think Storm is weird, define normal. Paddle behind the scenes with Storm and meet the quirky characters of...

Trouble fitting your personal life into the corporate world? Struggle to balance work with parenting? Yearning for a life outside the office?  Welcome to the world of the flexible professional. 'The Tracksuit Economy' is an inspiring guide to finding a work-life balance that works for you. With challenges...