With Calvin and Hobbes appeal, a boy and his "pet" dragon take the school hamster home, to hilarious results! Warren is a seven-year-old boy. Dragon is part stuffed animal, part fierce dragon, and part best friend--depending on what you believe most. And Chewy is the class hamster. So when it's Warren's turn to take Chewy home for the weekend, Warren isn't so sure it's the best idea. Do dragons and hamsters mix? Not so well, it turns out, especially when Warren and Dragon are more interested in making cool stuff with their new friends than taking care of a rodent--until Chewy disappears. Oh no!

This is the graphic, authentic and often humorous autobiography of a young man's journey into Melbourne's underworld and nightclub scene in the recent past. 'The Hammer' was a feared enforcer capable of inflicting indescribable pain on anyone that stood in has way. Supreme violence and a manipulative calculating streak were tools of the trade. This story gives the reader a rare insight into addiction, the dark art of violence and ego involved in the world of a drug dealer, debt collector and stand over man in Melbourne's underworld scene. An embracing family background and unwavering ability to believe he was destined for redemption allowed 'The Hammer' to claw his way back from the darkness and use his hard-earned experience to assist men to break the cycle of addiction and crime and re-discover their own power and spirit. Nice work mate! Proud of you and glad to call you my friend. - Trevor Hendy AM

Warren is a seven-year-old boy. Dragon is part stuffed animal, part fierce dragon, and part best friend--depending on what you believe most. And Chewy is the class hamster. So when it's Warren's turn to take Chewy home for the weekend, Warren isn't s

Weekends are the perfect time to treat yourself to some delicious food and in this new book chef Matt Williamson provides recipes ideal for any occasion – whether it is a lazy breakfast in bed, a healthy brunch, a leisurely roast dinner or a quick Sunday supper. The book includes chapters on Breakfast, Brunch, Long Lunches, Roasts, Barbecue, Picnics, Easy Dinner Parties and Bakes. The recipes range from brunch classics such as French toasts and Omelette Arnold Bennett to tasty long lunches like mussels in a saffron and fennel broth or Persian-style stuffed shoulder of lamb. There are lots of ideas for dining outdoors – from jerk skewers or Mexican corn cooked on the barbecue to noodle salads and black pudding Scotch eggs for the perfect picnic. There are recipes for three-course dinners, perfect for a supper party with friends, and tasty baking ideas such as ham, cheese and olive loaf, filled thumbprint biscuits and ice-cream sandwiches. With 100 approachable and easy-to-follow recipes packed with flavour and drawing on culinary inspiration from around the globe, The Lazy Weekend Cookbook is the perfect way to discover new delicious and indulgent meals.

For the host faced with a houseful of weekend guests, the authors offer the perfect cookbook. Organized by season, Weekend! features 150 imaginative recipes specially designed to fit the pace of weekend entertaining. Each recipe is accompanied by a list of "things to do ahead", and tips on saving time and effort.

Are you tired of your partner’s manipulation and games? Have you realized he is not the person you thought he was when you first met? Does he have a Jekyll and Hyde personality, sweet one minute and scares you the next? Are you tired of the push pull dynamic and his empty promises of change? Has your husband or boyfriend cheated on you, insulted you for no reason, or repeatedly betrays your trust? Does he gaslight you and make you feel crazy? Do you catch him in lies? Does he treat you disrespectfully without considering your feelings? Does he take no accountability for his own actions, yet enforce a different set of rules for you? Has your self esteem plummeted and is your self worth and self confidence at an all time low? Do your well meaning friends all try to warn you about the jerk you live with? Do they tell you to get divorced, or never to marry him? Do you feel emotionally addicted to him, but logically know he is bad for you and harmful for your mental health? If you live with someone who has narcissistic personality disorder, borderline personality disorder, bipolar, anxiety, depression, PTSD, or trauma, you may realize the relationship is harder than you thought. Maybe he’s even suggested he has autism or Aspergers, but doesn’t try to improve his communication with you and isn’t considerate of your feelings. He may show major signs of any of these disorders, yet he refuses to go to therapy or counseling. He will not seek help to change. He doesn’t seem to care about your happiness. You can’t help but wonder if it’s time to leave. Ready to leave your partner, but feel financially and emotionally trapped? Want to move out, but afraid to do it on your own? Get guidance from someone who’s done it. This step by step book will help you prepare your escape. This book is for you if you have limited resources, aren’t sure where to turn, and it’s important that your plans stay secret. You are not alone. In this book, you’ll learn how to: - Find the hidden resources available. - Mentally prepare to leave. - Plan and take action. - Start moving your stuff out. - Behave when leaving. - Conceal your plans. It's not too late. Read this book. Start your new life now. Are you a social worker, mental health counselor, therapist, medical professional, or church leadership who needs to help someone? Or does a friend you care about need to leave their toxic partner? Let her know she is loved and supported by buying this book for her.

NAMED A "BEST BOOK" BY TRAVEL & LEISURE Like its predecessor, Weekend Getaways in Louisiana and Mississippi, Mary Fonseca's new, updated version presents the same wide choices for excursions that are designed for a two-to-three day stay. Covering cities large and small from Houma to Ruston, from Natchitoches to Lake Charles and in between, it includes Cajun music festivals, historic state capitals, antebellum plantations, swamp tours, outdoor adventures, and much more. Specific entries for lodgings, restaurants, and attractions list addresses, phone numbers, shopping, guide services, major annual events, and traveling instructions. Selected maps also help guide the way to overnight and three-day vacations in one of the Deep South's most interesting states. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Mary Fonseca is a freelance writer who frequently speaks to various clubs, organizations, and travel groups. She has written several cover stories for Louisiana Life, including seven pieces of a series entitled "Say 'Yes' to Louisiana," which won first-place honors from the Press Club of New Orleans. Additionally, her writing and features have appeared in Americana, Nation's Business, Traveler, Vista USA, Mississippi, and other leading publications.