Books published by publisher A. M. Robertson

An explosive mix of magic, gunpowder and politics, set against a historical backdrop. Simeon Runciman is a firework maker with dangerous ideas; he's a difficult man with a mysterious past. For years he and his son, Casimir, have led an itinerant lifestyle, eking out a living by putting on fireworks displays and selling fireworks at fairs and markets. Casimir has always had the feeling that his father was running away from something, but when Simeon decides to settle down, his past finally catches up with him. Simeon's enemy, the sinister magician, Circastes, reappears in their lives intent on revenge, and Casimir is caught in a web of murder, deceit and magic. Forced to fight for his own survival, Casimir must also confront the harsh truth of who his father is and what he has done, as well as the real nature of the magic that he wields. Natalie Jane Prior has spun the most intriguing and fascinating tale against an historical backdrop that seems as unpredictable and dangerous as Simeon's own explosive mix of magic, gunpowder and politics. She eloquently builds this dark tale to a breathtaking climax. Ages 11+

three boys transported to another planet end up having the adventure of a lifetime, while Clarence and Martha were traveling the universe the evil sharlark invade and take their peace loving people into slavery, with the help of the dijimiflippers, Ducon and the two Zalatone's search for their family and try to evade being caught by finblade. will they rescue the zalatone child who is the last member of Clarence's family. a funny and heart warming adventure of good against evil.

This text explores how the first inhabitants reached Australia over 50,000 years ago. Using archaelogical evidence and aboriginal oral traditions, the book tells the history of these people. It examines the ways in which the Aborigines adapted to and modified their environment, and how their art and culture developed. This revised edition incorporates information on recent archaelogical discoveries. It features a revision of the chapters on Pleistocene rock art and the extinction of the megafauna.