Glen McNamara’s ground-breaking new book, Dirty Work, has been officially launched during an event at Woolloomooloo in Sydney.

The launch on Tuesday, March 2 at the Woolloomooloo Bay Hotel saw those associated with Glen’s story, which is told in Dirty Work, plus representatives of the book industry, New Holland Publishers and the media on hand as the book was officially launched by former police officer and author, Tim Priest.

Dirty Work is the true story of police corruption and undercover assignments as witnessed by Glen, who was stationed at Sydney’s notorious King’s Cross. Glen joined the NSW Police Force when he was 17 and was sworn in as a constable at 19. A career as a detective beckoned and soon Glen was tracking down the notorious Warren Lanfranchi who was dealing drugs with Neddy Smith, and disgraced cop Roger Rogerson who was making deals in Redfern. There are also startling revelations about the connection between the drug trade and paedophilia.

This is Inner Sydney in the heat of the 1980s and the cash and drugs are flowing freely.

Dirty Work is now available – RRP $29.95.

Filed under: Crime by admin, March 3, 2010
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Make It Moroccan (New Holland), the popular Australian cookbook by Hassan M’Souli, has won the prestigious Best In The World Award in the category of ‘African Cuisine’ at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards in Paris. The most prestigious awards for cooking titles globally, entries were submitted for consideration in this year’s event from 136 countries.

The owner of Manly’s dining hotspot, Out Of Africa – nominated by the Catering Association as a finalist in Sydney’s Best Restaurant Awards for the past 6 consecutive years – M’Souli is also the author of Moroccan Modern (New Holland).

Conveying the compelling allure of Morocco’s fusion of traditional and modern cultures, filled with rich and enlivening experinces to entice the senses, Make It Moroccan features over 100 new and original recipes, brimming with the distinctive sweet, salty and earthy flavours that make this genre of cuisine so popular.

Hassan, currently in Paris for the awards, credits his mother with his love of all food Moroccan, which he says is just as much about a chef’s intuition as it is the traditional recipes and techniques that it is based on. In Make It Moroccan, he divulges some of the secrets that were passed down to him from his mother as well as his own tricks and techniques, finely honed over the years of operating his own restaurant.

This was M’Souli’s first Gourmand Awards nomination.

Filed under: Cooking by admin, February 12, 2010
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To celebrate the release of Cuisine Du Temps,you could spend a very special evening with Jacques Reymond.

Eltham Bookshop and Eltham College of Education will host the event on Monday, February 22.

Cuisine De Temps is a stunning 288 page hardcover book based on Jacques’ French heritage and embracing the tastes of Asia. Jacques Reymond’s philosophy is to take the freshest, simplest ingredients and focus on bringing out their best.

Jacques is a leading figure in Australia’s restaurant industry and has appeared as a guest judge on television’s Masterchef.

Entry to this special event is free and will include delectable delights from the receipes contained in the book. Booking is essential.

When: Monday February 22

Time: 7:00 – 8:30pm

Where: Swipers Gully Restaurant Hospitality Training Centre
25 Eltham-Yarra Clen Rd
Kangaroo Ground 3095

Booking Essential: 03-94398700

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If a child in your life has left you annoyed or frustrated by their reaction to some everyday social situations, this new book by leading etiquette expert, Patsy Rowe, should be top of your shopping list in 2010.

Knowing what to do and when to do it—navigating your way through life’s do’s and don’ts—can be a challenge for anyone, but for today’s 6-10 year olds it can be a minefield. Manners Magic for Children answers all of the key questions on how you can help a child put their best food forward and be both happier and more confident in any social situation.

“Manners are the magic key to opening doors throughout life. Being the smartest kid in the class or the best athlete in the school are achievements to be proud of—but not if the teachers and coaches find you rude and your classmates and their parents dislike you,” says Patsy.

This unique book will show kids:
• How to make a good first impression
• When to say please, thank you, excuse me, I’m sorry and pardon
• How to make good introductions
• How to be a good sport
• How to be a good host when inviting friends over
• How to be a good guest (and be invited again!)
• How to be a whizz at the dinner table (+ tips for tackling tricky foods)
• Telephone manners including mobiles and texting
• Netiquette and safe usage of the internet

Manners Magic for Children is the book that mothers, grandmothers, indulgent aunts and godmothers have been waiting for!

Released: Feb 1, 2010
RRP: $9.95

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Hassan M’Souli will represent Australia in the prestigious Goumand Awards with his latest book, Make it Moroccan.
The book is a finalist in the Best African Cuisine Book category.

Make it Moroccan, which follows the very successful Moroccan Modern, not only features exciting recipes but also provides an insight into the cultural context in which the cuisine developed. Hassan takes you to the markets and streets of his homeland.

Make it Moroccan: RRP $45

Hassan will be in Paris for the Goumand Award presentations on February 11.

Filed under: Cooking by admin, January 20, 2010
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New Holland Publisher’s new book featuring authentic Mexican cuisine has been officially launched at the Melboure restaurant of the same name, Mexicali Rose.

Media, family, freinds and members of the book and restaurant industries were on hand at the Swan Street venue for the December 21 event.

Author, Lori Horton, has gathered together essential Mexican recipes from Guacamole to Cream of Jalapeño Soup, Tortillas to Tex Mex Style Beef Tacos and Burrito Marimba to Veracruz Style Snapper, to produce a beautiful book which makes preparing restaurant quality Mexican food at home easy.

Lori’s parents have operated Mexican restaurant in and around Melbourne for the last 30 years.

Mexicali Rose is available at bookstores and online. RRP $29.95

Filed under: Cooking by admin, December 23, 2009
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The Upper House in New South Wales State Parliament will decide on December 3, whether to launch a Royal Commission into allegations made in Tim Priest’s controversial book, Enemies of the State.

Opposition Liberal MP, Charlie Lynn lodged a Notice of Motion in the parliament’s Upper House on Thursday, November 26, calling for the Royal Commission into Taskforce BAX. The allegations relate to claims in Enemies of the State that the Taskforce did not act on knowledge of drugs dealings which ultimately led to deaths.

The vote will take place at 11am, Thursday December 3.

Filed under: Crime, Politics and activism by admin, December 2, 2009
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Author Tim Priest will be guest of honour at a forum to be held in New South Wales Parilament House, Sydney.

Usually a place for the pollies to vent their hot air, Priest will headline a discussion open to the public in the Jubilee Room on the 24th of November.

The event is timely as just next door in the Legislative Council, issues from Priest’s new book Enemies of the State are being debated.

With Priest’s book questioning decisions made at the Wood Royal Commission, the NSW Opposition is currently pushing for an inquiry. Their calls are being echoed by sections of the media.

This will be the 13th Public Forum and will have the theme “Politics and the Police”.

When: Tuesday, November 24th. 6.30pm – 9:00pm

Where: The Jubilee Room – NSW Parliament House – Macquarie St. Sydney

Website: http://www.fortaustralia.com/

Filed under: Politics and activism by admin, November 19, 2009
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