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Shirley's Story

Shirley's Story


​Shirley Singh was in Fiji with her husband attending a family wedding when she received a 'phone call to return to Australia immediately. The reason? Three of her four children had been murdered. It was 22 April 2003. 
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Winners of Emerging Women Writers initiative

Winners of Emerging Women Writers initiative


Our latest guests for the Football Writers' Festival are the three winners of the Emerging Women Writers program as part of the 2023 Football Writers' Festival. 
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Ten short stories about 'football people'

Ten short stories about 'football people'


The second of our football books released in March is available now. When Mum and Dad See Me Kick from Stuart Thomas comprises ten thoughtfully crafted short stories that demonstrate that the 'beautiful game' is home to the world's biggest community. 
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Vale Manfred Schaefer, cap #198

Vale Manfred Schaefer, cap #198


Another 1974 legend has left us with the passing of Manfred Schaefer, aged 80.

Here is an extract from Andrew Howe's Encyclopedia of Socceroos Centenary Edition 1922 to 2022 on Manfred Schaefer.

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Just what would have happened if a man like Dave Allenson really existed?

Just what would have happened if a man like Dave...


Our latest book answers the question asked by every Socceroo fan since November 29th 1997 when Australia was eliminated by Iran in the final World Cup qualifier….."what if?”
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#EmbraceEquity this IWD

#EmbraceEquity this IWD


#EmbraceEquity this International Women's Day and discover more of our books.
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Football double-header this month!

Football double-header this month!


Join us for the launch of When Mum and Dad See Me Kick by Stuart Thomas and The Yawning Giant by Mark Bowman at Gleebooks, 181a Glebe Point Road, Glebe on Tuesday March 28th, 2023.
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Just Because by Lisa Gallate

We need to talk about grief


"Just Because hits you like a tonne of bricks!" This is a brave, brave book by Lisa Gallate and one that will live long in the memory....."
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We love books!

We love books!


Valentine's Day sale up to 40% off selected books!
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2023 Football Writers' Festival - International line-up

2023 Football Writers' Festival - International line-up


Have you seen the international speaker line-up for the 2023 Football Writers' FestivalIn a word, it's stellar!
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Have you got a spring in your step for the new year?

Have you got a spring in your step for the...


We start off the new year with a spring in our step with so much to look forward to: the Football Writers' Festival, the Women's Football World Cup, and lots and lots of really good books!
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Congratulations Awer Mabil - Young Australian of the Year

Congratulations Awer Mabil - Young Australian of the Year


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Vale Pelé: A champion on and off the pitch

Vale Pelé: A champion on and off the pitch


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Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays!


Heading for a holiday and a well-earned break.
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We need to talk about Christmas gifts

We need to talk about Christmas gifts


Buy your Christmas gift book now to make sure you receive it in time for Christmas 2022.
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Australia's 2022 World Cup goalscorers: Craig Goodwin

Australia's 2022 World Cup goalscorers: Craig Goodwin


The second of our exclusive extracts on Australia's World Cup goalscorers - this time Craig Goodwin.
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Australia's 2022 World Cup goalscorers: Mathew Leckie

Australia's 2022 World Cup goalscorers: Mathew Leckie


An exclusive extract on Mathew Leckie, 2022 World Cup goalscorer, from the Encyclopedia of Socceroos Centenary Edition 1922 to 2022 by Andrew Howe.
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Australia's 2022 World Cup goalscorers: Mitch Duke

Australia's 2022 World Cup goalscorers: Mitch Duke


We profile Mitchell Duke, goalscorer against Tunisia at the 2022 World Cup, with an extract from Andrew Howe's Encyclopedia of Socceroos Centenary Edition.
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Australia - you're spoilt!

Australia - you're spoilt!


The Encyclopedia of Socceroos Centenary Edition 1922 to 2022 by Andrew Howe is a magnificent piece of work - even more so than the first edition four-and-a-half years ago prior to the 2018 World Cup.
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World Cup Reading List

World Cup Reading List


A recommended reading list to keep you occupied during the down times of the 2022 World Cup.
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A 'Mastermind' test for author Andrew Howe

A 'Mastermind' test for author Andrew Howe


We put the author of the 'Encyclopedia of Socceroos', Andrew Howe, to the test with a 'Mastermind'-style quiz.
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The perfect Diwali gift!

The perfect Diwali gift!


This beautiful, bold, colourful food memoir includes 18 recipes personally selected by the Gujral family. It is a migrant story, a business story, and an intergenerational story all in one and is available now from us and all good bookstores.  
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November is World Cup month at Fair Play Publishing!

November is World Cup month at Fair Play Publishing!


40 days to go to the 2022 World Cup, and 40 days until we unleash our World Cup book offerings.
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Seeking Emerging Women Writers

Seeking Emerging Women Writers


Emerging Women Writers initiative as part of the 2023 Football Writers Festival.
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