This is the personal story of Cory Taylor who died from a melanoma-related cancer in July 2016. This book was short-listed for the Stella Prize in 2017. She looks back over her life with a focus on family and relationships.

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Author, Anne Katz, discusses the effects of illness and disability on sexuality. Includes chapters on 'Sexuality and women with cancer' and 'Sexuality and cancer in both men and women'.

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Cover of 2000 UK edition of Strong Women Strong Bones

This is the 2000 UK edition of this book, by Miriam Nelson, which provides research findings and an exercise program for building bone using resistance exercises.

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Cover of Pink Running, showing Deborah De Williams and her dog running along an Australian country road.

Journalist Megan Norris follows Deborah De Williams' 18,026 kilometre fund raising run around Australia.

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Cover of Love your sister

Connie and her brother Samuel Johnson tell the story of Connie's multiple cancer diagnoses, and how they supported each other.

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Cover of the book Conquering cancer. Shows sunset over water and three birds flying above the sun.

Don't be misled by the title. This book is not about 'curing' cancer, but is a mental training manual to develop your motivation to live. It provides tips on staying positive, resourceful and motivated throughout your cancer treatment, and developing the mental and emotional strength you will need to get through. Author Jeffrey Hodge is

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Author Gwendoline Smith is a Clinical Psychologist from Auckland who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009. In this book she provides support and information on the physical, emotional and psychological experiences of breast cancer. Includes diagnosis, treatment, who to tell and how, lesbian relationships, children, mental health issues and the benefits of humour in

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Cover image of 'Taking care of yourself and your family

This book has been compiled primarily for use by people in rural and remote areas. It aims to provide an additional resource for prevention, early detection, intervention, self-help, and education in relation to some common mental health issues and mental disorders. [Introduction, ]

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Cover image of the book 'Today I will...''

This little book provides inspiring affirmations and  creative activities for every day.

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