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Collie Public Library

Locality: Collie, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9734 9042

Address: Wittenoom St 6225 Collie, WA, Australia

Website: https://www.collie.wa.gov.au/community/library

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25.01.2022 Shore Leave By David Whish-Wilson New to Action/Intrigue When an American navy ship docks in Fremantle it brings a wave of trouble. Frank Swann is back in another edgy and disturbing crime thriller that's far too close to the truth for comfortable reading.... It is Fremantle in 1989 and Frank is at home, suffering from an undiagnosed and debilitating illness. When Frank is called in to investigate an incident at a local brothel, it soon appears there is a link between the death of two women and the arrival of the US nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Carl Vinson in the port city. Shore Leave is the fourth book in the Frank Swann series. It also features Lee Southern, the main character from True West. https://collie.on.worldcat.org/discovery

23.01.2022 Before the Storm by Di Morrissey New to General Fiction After being double-crossed by a devious colleague, career woman Ellie Conlan quits her job on principle. With no idea what to do next, she retreats to Storm Harbour, an idyllic Victorian beach town.... Ellie's grandfather runs The Storm Harbour Chronicle, the trusted local newspaper. As Ellie is drawn into a story about a development which could split the coastal community - and involves her with the influential O'Neill family - an event she has long suppressed threatens to overwhelm her. Dark clouds gather as rumours fly and tensions mount. And when a violent storm breaks and rages, Ellie will finally have to confront her past. https://collie.on.worldcat.org/discovery

22.01.2022 Doom Creek By Alan Carter New to Action/Intrigue Sergeant Nick Chester has dodged the Geordie gangsters he once feared and is out of hiding and looking forward to the quiet life. But gold fever is creating ill feeling between prospectors, and a new threat lurks in the form of trigger-happy Americans preparing for doomsday by building a bolthole in the valley. ... As tensions simmer, Nick finds himself up against an evil that knows no borders and no depths. https://collie.on.worldcat.org/discovery

16.01.2022 Skinformation: A clean science guide to beautiful skin by Terry Vinson New to Health Matters SkInformation is a must-have handbook for the skin-savvy woman who wants to cut through the hype and choose the best for her skin.... Cosmetics companies will tell you anything to convince you to buy their latest skincare lines. Millions of women fall for these marketing campaigns designed to look like science - potentially to the detriment of their skin (not to mention bank accounts!). Cosmetic chemist and educator Terri Vinson exposes the misinformation and 'white noise' about miracle products and ingredients, debunks current skin 'mythology' and empowers you to make your own smart skin choices. If you have an interest in skin health and want to understand the science behind the cosmetics you purchase, this book will take you to the next level of understanding and make you a truly informed consumer. SkInformation is written in an easy to digest manner so you don't need to be a science graduate to understand it.From sunscreen and mineral formulas to skin-friendly nutrition and lifestyle tips, SkInformation covers everything you need to know about your skin. You'll also find special sections on the skin issues that matter most to you. Terri Vinson covers acne, skin aging, enlarged pores and many other concerns, teaching you the scientific explanations of these phenomena and explaining which skincare products really work - and why they work. Use this new knowledge to amp up your skincare regime and cut out the products that don't serve you. Familiarise yourself with the basic science of skin, including how essential skincare products work Become an empowered reader of labels to avoid harmful ingredients and marketing hype Improve your skin and guard against aging with diet and lifestyle tips from a cosmetic chemist Discover the skincare routine that will work best for your unique skin challenges For ladies (and gents) who love to learn, this book goes beyond the average beauty and skincare advice guide, diving into skin conditions and concerns in a way that anyone can appreciate and enjoy! https://collie.on.worldcat.org/discovery

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10.01.2022 Flying the Nest by Rachael Johns New to General Fiction The first time Ashling Wood realises her marriage is on the rocks is when her husband, Adrian, suggests they try nest parenting. Heartbroken, Ash suddenly finds herself living a double life - one week with her children, the next cohabiting with her happily single sister-in-law. Her friends think the modern custody solution is an exciting opportunity for her to spread her wings, but all Ash wants is her family back togeth...er. An offer to renovate a seaside cottage seems like the perfect distraction for Ash while waiting for Adrian to come to his senses. She's determined to fix her marriage as well as the cottage, but life gets even more complicated when she meets local fisherman Dan Emerson. Soon, each home-stay becomes more dysfunctional, while for the other week Ash enjoys the peaceful life of the beachside community. The more time Ash spends in Ragged Point, the more she questions what she really wants. Is a sea-change the fresh start she needs to move on? When tragedy calls Ash back to the city, she's torn between the needs of her family and her future. Can her family life fit in with a permanent move to the beach or could Ash's new-found independence attract Adrian back to the nest? https://collie.on.worldcat.org/discovery

09.01.2022 We've had some cancellations, so there's still places left in tomorrow's Christmas Cracker Craft! Completely FREE and suitable for children 5+. Book via the link below! https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/christmas-bonbon-craft-tick

08.01.2022 A Time for Mercy (Jake Brigance #3) By John Grisham New to Action/Intrigue (also available in Large Print & Audiobook) Brigance returned in 2013’s Sycamore Row, in which he once again found himself embroiled in a deeply divisive trial.... Now, in A Time for Mercy, Jake is the court-appointed lawyer for Drew Gamble, a young man accused of murdering a local deputy. Many in Clanton want a swift trial and the death penalty, but Brigance sees it another way. Once he learns the details of the case, he realizes he has to do everything he can to save Drewwho is sixteen. Jake’s commitment to the truth puts his career and the safety of his family at risk. Filled with all the courtroom machinations, small-town intrigues, and plot twists that have become the hallmarks of the master of the legal thriller, A Time for Mercy emphatically confirms John Grisham's reputation as America's favorite storyteller. There is a time to kill, a time for justice, and A TIME FOR MERCY. https://collie.on.worldcat.org/discovery

07.01.2022 Battle of Brothers: The Friendship and the Feuds of William & Harry By Robert Lacey New to Biography... The world has watched Prince William and Prince Harry since they were born. Raised by Princess Diana to be the closest of brothers, how have the boy princes grown into very different, now distanced men? From royal insider, biographer and historian Robert Lacey, this book reveals the untold details of William and Harry’s closeness and estrangement, asking what happens when two sons are raised for vastly different futures one burdened with the responsibility of one day becoming king, the other with the knowledge that he will always remain spare. How have William and Harry both agreed and diverged in their views of what a modern royal owes to their country? Were the seeds of damage sowed by Prince Charles and Princess Diana as their marriage unraveled for all the world to see? In the previous generation, how have Prince Charles and Prince Andrew’s own relations strained under the Crown? What role has Queen Elizabeth II played in marshalling her feuding heirs? What parts have Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle played in helping their husbands to choose their differing paths? And what is the real, unvarnished story behind Harry and Meghan’s dramatic departure? In the most intimate vision yet of life behind closed doors, with its highs, lows and discretions all laid out, this is a journey into royal life as never offered before. https://collie.on.worldcat.org/discovery

06.01.2022 Every Little Piece of My Heart By Non Pratt New to Young Adult When Sophie receives a parcel from her best friend, Freya, she expects it to contain the reason why Freya left town so suddenly, without goodbyes and without explanation. Instead, she finds a letter addressed to Win, a girl Freya barely knew - or did she? As more letters arrive for more people on the periphery of Freya's life, Sophie and Win begin to piece together who Freya was and why she left. Sometimes it's no...t about who's gone, but about who they leave behind https://collie.on.worldcat.org/discovery