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1 .A Bone of Fact [hardback]
Walsh, David
Sydney, A Pan Macmillan Australia 2014.
Summary: David Walsh - the creator of The Museum of Old and New Art (Mona) in Hobart - is both a giant and an enigma in the Australian art world. A millionaire who made his wealth gambling, he has turned a wild vision into a unique and bizarre reality, he is in turns controversial, mysterious and idolised.
http://catalogue.frankston.vic.gov.au/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/OPAC/BIBENQ?QRY=IRN%2822365760%29&QRYTEXT=SDI%20Alert

2 .Travelling To Infinity The True Story Behind The Theory Of Everything [paperback]
Hawking, Jane
Film/TV tie-in ed.
Richmond, UK Alma Books 2014.
Summary: In this compelling memoir Jane Hawking relates the inside story of an extraordinary marriage. As Stephen's academic renown soared, his body was collapsing under motor neurone disease, and Jane's candid account of trying to balance his 24-hour care with the needs of their growing family will be inspirational to anyone dealing with family illness.
http://catalogue.frankston.vic.gov.au/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/OPAC/BIBENQ?QRY=IRN%2822620747%29&QRYTEXT=SDI%20Alert

3 .Yes Please [paperback]
Poehler, Amy
Sydney, A Pan Macmillan Australia 2014.
Summary: Goodreads Choice Awards 2014 - Winner. Yes Please is Amy's first book. Part intimate memoir, part stand-up routine, part comedy exorcism - this collection of essays drawn from real life is juicy, funny, biting, brilliant and wise. It riffs on everything from sex, love, friendship, plastic surgery to parenthood and does so with style and sass.
http://catalogue.frankston.vic.gov.au/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/OPAC/BIBENQ?QRY=IRN%2822620771%29&QRYTEXT=SDI%20Alert

4 .The Remarkable Mr Morrison [paperback]
Collins, Merv
Melbourne, A Melbourne Books 2014.
Summary: This extremely well researched and written book delves into the life and musicality of James Morrison, one of Australia's most internationally acclaimed musicians. It follows his development from a child who cried each day in primary school to a confident performing maestro.
http://catalogue.frankston.vic.gov.au/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/OPAC/BIBENQ?QRY=IRN%2822620772%29&QRYTEXT=SDI%20Alert

5 .Ambition and Desire: The Dangerous Life of Josephine Bonaparte [hardback]
Williams, Kate
New York, US Baker & Taylor 2014.
Summary: From CNNs official royal historian, a highly praised young author with a doctorate from Oxford University, comes the extraordinary rags-to-riches story of the woman who conquered Napoleons heartand with it, an empire.Their love was legendary, their ambition flagrant and unashamed.
http://catalogue.frankston.vic.gov.au/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/OPAC/BIBENQ?QRY=IRN%2822620773%29&QRYTEXT=SDI%20Alert