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Beneath the Pale Blue Burqa
On September 11, 2001, the World changed forever when ruthless Al-Qaeda terrorists launched an aerial attack on the United States of America. Oblivious to the world’s terror, Kay and Kerry Danes sat half a world away, secure in an Embassy after a terrifying 11-month hostage ordeal in communist Laos. As fear gripped the globe, Kerry an Australian Special Forces soldier, comforted his wife Kay, as they struggled to come to terms with their hellish ordeal of torture, mock executions and the helplessness of leaving behind 58 political prisoners of a long forgotten war. The couple’s hopes focused only on seeing their children again. In the years after regaining their freedom and working to re...
Nightmare in Laos
After her husband was kidnapped by the Communist Laos government, Kay Danes was taken away and wrongly charged with gem smuggling. She was forced to endure 10 months of outrageous injustice and corruption while she tried to fight her case from behind the filth and squalor of one of Laos' secret gulags for foreign prisoners. Following an infuriating game of diplomatic cat and mouse, Kay and her husband were released. But the sorrow and pain Kay witnessed will stay with her forever.
The Consul
As head of Australia's consular service, Ian Kemish played a central role in the nation's response to some of the most dramatic events of the early twenty-first century, including the September 11 attacks and the Bali bombings. He led the small band of Australian consuls as they confronted the new challenges of global jihadism, supporting families who lost loved ones, and negotiated the release of Australians unjustly detained abroad. In The Consul, Kemish offers a unique and personal perspective on Australia's foreign affairs challenges of the last two decades, from hostage diplomacy to natural disasters and evacuations from war zones. This timely and engaging book also asks us to consider how world events have changed the way we travel now and in the future.
Standing Ground
This is the true story of Kay and Kerry Danes, a couple working in Laos in their own security business when they are arrested and thrown into a Laos prison. Accused of stealing gems from a business they did security work for, the Laos government arrested them and 6 months later charged them for the crime and sentenced them to seven years. One month after their arrest it was proven to the Thailand Embassy that the Danes had not stolen the gems but still the Lao government continued to hold the couple and insisted that they were still guilty of the crime. Daily torture was inflicted on the couple to sign a confession of guilt on the crime but they maintained their innocence until they were pardoned 10 months later.
Families Behind Bars
In 2000, Kay and Kerry Danes endured wrongful imprisonment and torture Trapped in a hellhole prison, waiting for the Australian government to secure their freedom, Kay witnessed the untold suffering of prisoners, many detained years without trial, trips, most with little to no contact with family. Kay promised that-it she survived that horrific ordeal-she would raise awareness of those injustices. Several US Congressional forums later, and an impressive international speaking portfolio, Kay has become one of Australiaÿs leading humanitarians. Book jacket.
The Suspect
On a clear autumn morning in 2004 Rachel O’Reilly, a 30 year-old mother-of-two, was brutally battered to death in her home. It was a merciless killing that stunned the small, trusting community where she lived, and devastated her close-knit family. In the days that followed the discovery of her body, it was thought that Rachel was the victim of a bungled robbery attempt. It soon emerged, however, that police investigating the case believed Rachel had known her killer and that her murder had been carefully planned months in advance. The spotlight immediately fell upon Rachel’s husband, Joe O’Reilly, who admitted in a number of extraordinary press interviews that he was a prime suspect in his wife’s slaying. The 32-year-old advertising executive vehemently denied any involvement. It was a crime that captured the imagination of the public, who watched as the illusion of the idyllic suburban life the couple shared together began to shatter.
The Last Executioner
Chavoret Jaruboon was responsible for pulling the trigger on 55 prison inmates before syringes replaced rifles. His story is a remarkable one, spanning an exciting and adventurous time in South East Asian history. From Elvis impersonator to executioner, from a boy who soiled himself because he was afraid of the headmaster to a father who frowns on spanking his children, Chavoret recounts his remarkable life story with wit and candour.
How to Work in Denmark: Updated Edition
Denmark's business culture is known for its "flat hierarchy". This means fewer layers of people to keep an eye on you, which can be refreshing, but it means there are also fewer people around to help if you’re confused or overwhelmed. "How to Work in Denmark" is a guide to working in Denmark for newcomers to the country and recent graduates of Danish universities. It reveals how to write your CV to apply for a job in Denmark, how to prepare for a Danish job interview, and which job benefits you can expect from a Danish company. The book includes tips on Danish business etiquette, such as how to handle a meeting, what to wear to work, and how to handle business gifts in Denmark. You'll also learn how to socialize with your Danish colleagues, how to make sure your spouse gets settled in properly in Denmark and (if you don't have a spouse) whether or not it's a good idea to date one of your co-workers in Denmark. In addition, the book explains what a Danish boss expects from an employee and how to advance your career in Denmark. There are positive aspects to working in Denmark and negative aspects to working in Denmark. This book looks at both sides of Denmark's working culture.
Miss Bangkok
A revealing memoir from a Thai go-go dancer, living in Thailand's vice city: Bangkok. Bua speaks of the loneliness and desperation that results from working in the loveless sex industry, finally dispelling misconceptions held by many, and divulging secrets, tricks of her trade and everything else that goes on behind closed doors. An honest and authentic depiction of the life of one of Patpong's bar girls.
Countries at the Crossroads
Travel to criminal underworld of eighteenth-century London in this start to a trilogy that Entertainment Weekly" calls "a rollicking historical adventure." The year is 1763. Gideon Seymour, thief and gentleman, is hiding from the villainous Tar Man. Suddenly the sky peels away like fabric, and from the gaping hole fall two curious-looking children. Peter Schock and Kate Dyer have fallen straight from the twenty-first century, thanks to a faulty experiment with an antigravity machine. Before Gideon and the children have a chance to gather their wits, the Tar Man takes off with the machine--and Peter and Kate's only chance of getting home. Soon Gideon, Peter, and Kate are swept into a journey through the dangerous underworld of eighteenth-century London, traveling the routes of notorious highwaymen and even entering King George's palace. And along they way they form a bond that, they hope, will stand strong in the face of unfathomable treachery. Filled with adventure, intrigue, and plenty of twists and turns, this start to a trilogy is written by a history scholar and wordsmith who makes the extraordinary believable, and will keep you on the edge of your seat.
