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Transcription of Oral History Interview: Rosemary Smith
Rosemary smith has lived a rich life in the Town of Cambridge. She recalls stories including her Dad being the Senior Air Raid Warden in the area and the air raid shelter they had in their backyard, being involved in the Hockey Club and City Beach Surf Club, working in the bank, and being amazed when the houses stretched as far as Karrinyup!
Driven: A pioneer for women in motorsport – an autobiography
The inspirational story of the female motorsport pioneer who broke through the gender barrier to compete in and win some of the most iconic rallies in the world.
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Gypsy Heart
“A moving story of passion and choices” set in early twentieth-century Cornwall (Holly Kinsella, bestselling author of Uptown Girl). The year is 1902, and for Katherine Johnson, life is going nowhere. Residing in a cottage on the coast of Cornwall with her aunt and uncle, she has spent her whole life trapped in drawing rooms and dinner parties. That is, until her twentieth birthday. First her aunt and uncle present her with a beautiful jewelry box, but do not explain its significance. Then she meets a stranger on the Cornish beach, and her life will never be the same again. Katherine falls in love with the gypsy Kane, and marries him in secret—her family does not accept him. As Katherine finally learns the truth behind her jewelry box, she realizes her life and Kane’s are more closely intertwined than they could ever have imagined—but, forbidden to see him, she may not be able to reconcile her family and her love . . .
Swimming with Cobras
Swimming with Cobras is a memoir about a journey to find a foothold in a foreign land grappling with its own identity, offering rare and important insight into a corner of South Africa's past. Rosemary Smiths life as an activist in the Eastern Cape began when she moved from England with her South African born husband in the mid-1960s. They made their home in Grahamstown where they raised four children. As a member of the Black Sash she participated in events spanning three decades in an intensely politicised and oppressed province. Through her involvement she made the transition to full integration in a country that at first struck her as alien and strange.
Woody Gets Dunked
Parents really do know best ... even if they're lizards!----Woody is a young lizard that enjoys snacking on all the tasty bugs he finds in the rain gutters attached to the house. Even though his father warns him that the gutters aren't safe, Woody doesn't listen.----One day, Woody gets caught in a sudden rainstorm. He is washed down the drainpipe and plops into a bucket of water. After Woody Gets Dunked, Miss Hunny, the cat, jumps onto the potting table to dry her fur. Her sudden leap knocks a rake off the tabletop and it falls into the bucket holding the little lizard. Woody is able to climb onto the rake and escape the water, saving himself from disaster.----Woody's cousin, Lizzie, his father, and his friends are all happy to see Woody safe and sound. Miss Hunny is hailed as a hero, as Woody learns an important lesson. Woody Gets Dunked is a charming tale for children who may need a small reminder about the importance of safety.
Three Wishes for Maddy
Maddy Wilson's father left a big hole in her life when he passed away. The twelve-year-old and her mom struggle to make a new life without him, but both are having a tough time. Three Wishes for Maddy is her very special story. Just as the school year ends, Maddy's mom is offered a job as librarian for the next term. She wants the job very much, even though it means leaving Maddy in her Grandy's care for the summer. Maddy's grandmother is very sweet, but seems to have eyes in the back of her head, so Maddy imagines a very long and boring summer. It doesn't turn out that way! Grandy has thought up all kinds of fun ways to keep them busy. On one of their jaunts, Maddy finds a treasure in a small glass bottle. After she gets the bottle home, she discovers a bigger treasure ...a genie lives inside! Harjime the Genie gives Maddy three wishes. Although she tries to make a serious wish list, Maddy ends up using two of her wishes for other things. What will Maddy wish for with her third wish? What would you wish for? Novelist and children's author Rosemary Smith says, I always want a happy ending. She lives in Louisiana, the land of magnolia blossoms, fresh seafood and warm winters.
Lizzie Goes to Tea
What happens when the neighborhood lizard crashes a tea party? In the fun new children's book Lizzie Goes to Tea, Lizzie Lizard sees all the colorful decorations going up for a backyard tea party at the house where her family lives. She wants to attend so badly, but her mother says it's rude to go to a party without an invitation. Lizzie sees the pretty hats, the food, and all the bows and ribbons, and decides to attend anyway. Things go well until she snaps up a pesky fly buzzing around a slice of cake. The girls at the party like the little green guest, but some mothers get upset. Lizzie comes home to face her mother's frown. When the lizards overhear the party hostess saying she will have...
Bereavement Packet
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Children of the Dome
Collected to help parents deal with their grief over losing a child, this book includes stories written by parents who have been through this devastating experience.
