Lucky Ticket by Joey Bui

$29.99 AUD

Category: Short Stories | Reading Level: 1 Fiction

Fortunes rise and fall. One day you have a lucky ticket and get a dinner so good and you eat so much that you think you'll never need to eat again. You get busy making plans and then the hunger comes looking for you. I'm just an old man selling lucky tickets, but my theory is that we all get our turn in the end. I've had my turn at fortune. It was some years ago, maybe 2002, because I remember that was when Sài Gòn was less red and bright with fried chicken signs everywhere. A highly original collection of stories by a talented young writer. In the comic-tragic eponymous story, 'Lucky Ticket', the narrator, a genial, disabled old man, whose spirit is far from crushed, sells lottery tickets on a street corner in bustling Saigon. In 'Mekong Love', two young people in a restrictive society try to find a way to consummate their relationship--in an extraordinary tropical landscape. In 'Abu Dhabi Gently', a story of dreams and disappointment, of camaraderie and disillusionment, a migrant worker leaves Vietnam to earn money in the UAE in order to be able to marry his fiancée. 'White Washed' depicts a strained friendship between two students in Melbourne, the Vietnamese narrator and a white girl. What does it mean to be Asian? What does it mean to be white? And what makes up identity? In Lucky Ticket, Joey Bui introduces a diverse range of characters, all with distinctive voices, and makes us think differently about identity, mixed-race relationships, difficulties between family generations, war and dislocation. ...Show more

Seriously...You Have to Laugh: Great Yarns and Tall Tales from the Sporting Fields, Dressing Rooms and Commentary Boxes of Australia by Peter FitzSimons

$29.99 AUD

Category: Short Stories

Putting his unique spin on our sporting life, Peter FitzSimons celebrates the tall tales and true, the outrageous yarns and the knockabout humor from the footy fields, cricket grounds, dressing rooms, bars and commentary boxes of Australia. From the clever sledges behind the bales and the goalposts to t he quick wit of lounge room commentators and the ever so slightly exaggerated tales of holes in one and other great sporting feats, comes this collection of wicked tales, killer quotes and puffed up stories of sporting prowess that it will make you chuckle, roll your eyes and say, "Seriously... you have to laugh" ...Show more

Short Stories in Brazilian Portuguese for Beginners - Read for Pleasure at Your Level, Expand Your Vocabulary and Learn Brazilian Portuguese the Fun Way! by Olly Richards

$22.99 AUD

Category: Short Stories | Series: Foreign Language Graded Ser.

"Olly's top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology about how to learn effectively. I love his work - and you will too " - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers Short Stories in Braz ilian Portuguese for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, a feeling of progress and most importantly - enjoyment Mapped to A1-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories are designed to give you a sense of achievement and a feeling of progress when reading. What does this book give you? - Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making reading fun, while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary -Controlled language at your level, including the 1000 most frequent words, to help you progress confidently -Authentic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability -Pleasure It's much easier to learn a new language when you're having fun, and research shows that if you're enjoying reading in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard ' 'I don't understand ' -Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including A glossary for bolded words in each text Full plot summary A bilingual word list Comprehension questions after each chapter. As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed or frustrated. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in Brazilian Portuguese for Beginners will make learning Brazilian Portuguese easy and enjoyable ...Show more

Short Stories in Danish for Beginners - Read for Pleasure at Your Level, Expand Your Vocabulary and Learn Danish the Fun Way! by Olly Richards

$22.99 AUD

Category: Short Stories | Series: Foreign Language Graded Ser.

"Olly's top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology about how to learn effectively. I love his work - and you will too " - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers Short Stories in Dani sh for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to low-intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, a feeling of progress and most importantly - enjoyment Mapped to A1-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories are designed to give you a sense of achievement and a feeling of progress when reading. What does this book give you? - Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making reading fun, while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary -Controlled language at your level, including the 1000 most frequent words, to help you progress confidently -Authentic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability -Pleasure It's much easier to learn a new language when you're having fun, and research shows that if you're enjoying reading in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard ' 'I don't understand ' -Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including A glossary for bolded words in each text Full plot summary A bilingual word list Comprehension questions after each chapter. As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed or frustrated. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in Danish for Beginners will make learning Danish easy and enjoyable. ...Show more

Short Stories in German for Beginners by Olly Richards

$22.99 AUD

Category: Short Stories | Series: Foreign Language Graded Reader Ser.

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners. "I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers Short Stories in German for Beginners has been written especially for stud ents from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both entertain you, and give you a feeling of progress when reading. What does this book give you? · Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making reading fun, while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary · Controlled language at your level, including the 1000 most frequent words, to help you progress confidently · Authentic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability · Pleasure! It's much easier to learn a new language when you're having fun, and research shows that if you're enjoying reading in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!' · Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including · A glossary for bolded words in each text · A bilingual word list · Full plot summary · Comprehension questions after each chapter. As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed or frustrated. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in German for Beginners will make learning French easy and enjoyable. ...Show more

Short Stories in Italian for Intermediate Learners - Read for Pleasure at Your Level, Expand Your Vocabulary and Learn Italian the Fun Way! by Olly Richards

$22.99 AUD

Category: Short Stories | Series: Foreign Language Graded Reader Ser.

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners.   "I love Olly's work - and you will too " - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers   Short Stories in Italian for Intermediate Learners has bee n written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment Mapped to B1-Approaching B2 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both entertain you, and give you a feeling of progress when reading.   What does this book give you?   - Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making reading fun, while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary- Controlled language at your level, including the 1000 most frequent words, to help you progress confidently- Authentic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability- Pleasure It's much easier to learn a new language when you're having fun, and research shows that if you're enjoying reading in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard ' 'I don't understand '- Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way   Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including   - A glossary for bolded words in each text- A bilingual word list- Full plot summary- Comprehension questions after each chapter. As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoyingreading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed or frustrated. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in Italian for Intermediate Learners uses reading as the perfect tool to not only delight in learning Italian, but to start your journey towards fluency. ...Show more

The Outback by Boolarong Press

$19.99 AUD

Category: Short Stories

This collection of short stories about the Outback is the result of the inaugural writing competition for the Outback Writers Festival held in Winton on 21, 22, 23 June 2016.

The Outback: Anthology of Short Stories: Volume 2 by Boolarong Press

$24.99 AUD

Category: Short Stories

Anthology of short stories about the Outback

Great Australian Old-Timers by Sandy Thorne

$29.99 AUD

Category: Short Stories

In Old-Timers jillaroo cum opal miner cum bush humourist, Sandy Thorne, has assembled 20 vital snapshots of Australian life that tantalise with their energy, originality and genuine pioneering spirit. Meet Jenny Marshall, contract musterer, ex-amateur jockey, known as 'F...kin' Jenny' after her favourit e word which she roars frequently in her booming gravel voice, anywhere, in front of anyone - her huge ten-gallon black Stetson hiding the massive scar where she had a 'f...kin' huge f...kin' tumour' cut out years ago. Meet Ron Canlin who suddenly began sculpting the sandstone walls of his opal mine. Ten years later, every drive and tunnel in Ron's claim is full of wonderful sculptures - the eighth wonder of the world. Meet Peter Venables with flowing white beard puffing his pipe like a character from the pioneering 1800's whose teams of Clydesdales plough, sow and harvest the crops they eat. Peter is a breeder, breaker, Master Farrier, saddler and ex-jockey with a stupendous knowledge of every type of horse, harness and saddle. Thorne treats us to tales from pioneer fishermen, wharf labourers, coalminers, cockies, stockmen, spies, prisoners of war, politicians, battlers ...Show more

Great Australian Short Stories by Five Mile Press Staff (Illustrator)

$3.99 AUD

Category: Short Stories

Great Australian Working Dog Stories by Angela Goode

$32.95 AUD

Category: Short Stories | Series: GREAT AUSTRALIAN STORIES

Uncomplaining, tough and loyal, they are the only workers that never go on strike or hit the grog. Working dogs deserve every bit of praise they get! With infectious enthusiasm, they leap on to the back of the ag bike to start the day's work. You'll get no argument from people on the land that these tai l-wagging companions are the greatest of the nation's workers. In this classic collection of more than 300 original stories, these cheerful workaholics are celebrated in tales of heroism, extraordinary intuition and intelligence. On this journey around the nation's farms, this band of canine characters shows they can be pretty funny, too.During long days spent together in paddocks and yards, working dogs are our soul-mates with a sympathetic ear when times are hard. Their stamina and courage to get the job done in desert heat or mountain cold. ...Show more

The Best Australian Stories 2016 by Charlotte Wood

$29.99 AUD

Category: Short Stories

In The Best Australian Stories 2016, Charlotte Wood, author of The Natural Way of Things (winner of the 2016 Stella Prize, and the 2016 Indie Book of the Year), presents twenty pieces of outstanding short fiction. Featuring the work of exciting new voices alongside stories by established favourites, thi s is a collection of great diversity. If it has a unifying thread, writes Wood, it might be her own preoccupation with 'the trio of ghosts, monsters and visitations'. Some emerge from the natural world, others from the inner lives of characters contemplating death and its aftermath. Other stories still are playful, experimental or poetic, and celebrate the colours of the human experience. Together they form an anthology of unusual power and resonance, which will surprise and delight in equal measure. PADDY O'REILLY * TEGAN BENNETT DAYLIGHT * GREGORY DAY * ELIZABETH HARROWER * ELLEN VAN NEERVEN * NASRIN MAHOUTCHI * JACK LATIMORE * BRIAN CASTRO * GEORGIA BLAIN * JULIE KOH * TREVOR SHEARSTON * FIONA McFARLANE * JENNIFER DOWN * ELIZABETH TAN * MICHAEL McGIRR * KATE RYAN * JAMES BRADLEY * MICHELLE WRIGHT * DAVID BROOKS * ABIGAIL ULMAN ...Show more