Bondi Stories is a literary journal publishing diverse genres, including poetry, fiction, reflective and scholarly essays, memoirs, review essays and interviews; covering the history, culture and people of Bondi Beach, Australia.

Stories from the Bondi Lifeguards introduces us to some of the best known characters from the hit television show and takes a closer look at their lives, childhoods, their motivation for becoming lifeguards and their best stories and rescue moments. From hooligans on the beach, to the public literally out of its depths, this book provides an insight into one of the most popular shows aired on screens around the world.

Currently starring in CBS's hit series Dr Chris: Pet Vet in the US and delighting audiences in Australia as the host of I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!, Chris Brown is a man of many talents but one thing will always stay constant in his life; his love of animals. For this son of a country vet, animals have been a part of Dr Chris Brown's life for as long as he can remember - so it's not surprising that he has followed in his father's veterinary footsteps. But Chris's life has one twist his dad never had to deal with ... a TV camera crew following him around to capture the day-to-day life of an urban vet. Tales from a Bondi Vet is based on the hit Australian television show Bondi Vet, which has become enormously popular around the world and made Dr Chris Australia's best loved vet. It tells his story along with the funny, strange and sometimes heartbreaking tales of his patients and their owners. From the moment a trembling Rottweiler called Zenna is brought into his clinic we follow the progress of Chris's many patients as he treats anything from poisoning, snake bite, near-drowning and trauma to cosmetic surgery, and love gone wrong. On call twenty-four hours a day, anything can happen ... and often does

Set in 1932 against the magical backdrop of Bondi Beach, in the year the Sydney Harbour Bridge opens, the days of Phar Lap and Charles Kingsford Smith, Keiran a boy from Bondi hopes to help his family survive the depression. Hurtling towards the beach one morning in the famous Bondi 'Rattler, Keiran is inspired to become a paper boy on the Bondi trams. No Sooner does his dream begin to take shape than it is threatened by Saxon, the chief paper boy. Tensions build as their rivalry grows and culminates in a dramatic climax with unexpected results. Can dreams really come true? Keiran's quest is to find out. (1 act, 4 male, 2 female).

In the land of sand castles, they're the kings. A million and a half of us watch them on TV every week as they save lives and win Logies. And all they're doing is their job - and what a job it is! This is the inside story of Bondi Rescue's lifeguards, that casual bunch of easy-going water-boys who look after Australia's most famous piece of sand and surf - who've somehow become famous as a result. As you'll find out between these pages, there's quite a bit more to the Bondi Rescue boy - and crew - than meets the eye . . . or the TV camera. Be a part of their incredible journey and discover the effect this has had on their lives. 'If you're ever lucky enough to paddle way out the back with the guys on the rescue boards, that's when the stories begin to flow. Not only are these men true Australian heroes, they can weave a great yarn too.' - Andrew G

The Bondi to Manly Walk is the definitive guide to Sydney's stunning coastline. A spectacular 80-kilometre track - Sydney's best multi-day walk - connects the iconic beaches of Bondi and Manly, and will have you winding through secluded bays, protected bushland and the glittering harbour city along the way. A must-have for visitors, the guidebook will equally surprise and delight the most familiar Sydneysiders, combining fascinating local and natural histories with clear instructions. Covering every bay, beach and headland between Bondi and Manly, day walkers can also choose from 12 highlighted short walks, including: ? Bronte to Bondi ? The Rocks and Sydney Harbour Bridge ? Hermitage Foreshore Walk near Rose Bay ? South Head at Watsons Bay ? The Spit to Manly Walk ? Manly's North Head Easy-to-use, The Bondi to Manly Walk contains track notes and maps for casual day walkers and multi-day hikers. With accommodation and detailed itineraries for those wanting the challenge of inn-to-inn style hiking, as well as notes for families and dog walkers, it truly has something for everyone. 'Tara doesn't just talk the talk - she walks one of the world's most beautiful walks.' - Adam Spencer 'If you've ever - or never - experienced the astonishing Sydney coastline, you need this book. Tara Wells has captured everything you need to know to immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Sydney's coastal trails, whether it's for a quick dip into the sparkling waters that grace its shores or the full monty, walking 80 km from Bondi to Manly. From its rich history, to what to carry, where to dine and sleep or how not to get lost, she's covered it all, with passion and flair. I love this book, and so will you.' - Di Westaway OAM, founder of Wild Women On Top