Veliger (conch larva) from the Great Barrier Reef. From the lab on a boat.

How does someone get a promotion by relying solely on luck? No brains, no talent, no charm. Just luck. Find out in a true story in Fun & Quirky Classics. Available on Amazon: amazon.com.au/Fun-Quirky-Cla…

I quote this when people start saying. "There are two kinds of people in this world..."𝙳𝚊𝚒𝚕𝚢 𝚁𝚘𝚋𝚋𝚒𝚗𝚜 Tom Robbins' novels are the most fun you can have reading a book! #quoteoftheday

Love can be defined as a wish that others be happy; compassion is the wish that they be free from suffering. If you cultivate love and compassion within yourself, it will ensure happiness, good health and peace of mind.

The Scholar has an intriguing plot, red herrings galore, and a hot detective. What more could you want? Crime/mystery isn’t my favourite genre but I really enjoyed this one. 4 ½ stars. Dervla McTiernan #thescholar #crimereads

We are all here on this planet, as tourists, as it were. None of us can live here forever. The longest we might live is a hundred years. So while we are here we should try to have a good heart and to make something positive and useful of our lives.

The 100-year-old man who climbed out the window and disappeared is original, laugh out loud funny and shows that you can have adventures at any age. Read it! 5 stars #funnybooks Jonas Jonasson

I'm reading the Book of Hope by Jane Goodall, and, guess what, it has made me feel hopeful. Jane is a legend. Dr. Jane Goodall & the Jane Goodall Institute #JaneGoodall Here's my fave quote so far.

Books to make you laugh! Fun & Quirky Classics: Short Stories by Oscar Wilde, Mark Twain and More – funny, witty stories by master storytellers books2read.com/u/3nX9G9 Guards! Guards! - Terry Pratchett at his best The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy – comedy gold #douglasadams

By working together and supporting inclusive rights-based climate action for people and the planet, we can realize a better, more sustainable future for all.

Mesoamerica's #5GreatForests are home to 7.5% of the planet’s biodiversity. Today at #COP27, @UEenCentroAmerica announced a major scaling up of its investments to protect the 5 Forests & their wildlife & support the Indigenous peoples who risk their lives as frontline defenders.

What an amazing book! Ruth shares her story about how she helped young men with AIDS in the 80s and 90s. I’m so glad that a person like Ruth exists in this world. Reading this book gave me hope for humanity. 5 stars. ruthcokerburks #mustread

This is a powerful movie about the article that sparked the #metoo movement. Everyone should see this film. And Ashley Judd is an absolute legend. ashley judd

There's adventure, revenge, pirates and of course true love in The Princess Bride. It's very similar to the 80s movie as author William Goldman also wrote the screenplay. This is my kind of fantasy book with great characters, humour and lots of silliness. 41/2 stars.

'Heart to Heart', a new book by His Holiness the Dalai Lama & Patrick McDonnell inspires kindness & compassion for our planet. Let's take action to protect it. Available now: bit.ly/3DaOV8L #hearttoheart"

I offer my condolences to those families who have lost loved ones and pray for all those affected by the devastating earthquakes that have struck Turkey and Syria. bit.ly/3Y5Uuh8

Looking for a Christmas present? 'Classic Short Stories by Trailblazing Women' is a great gift for people who love to read! Available from Mostly Books, Mitcham and Amazon. Find out more here: amazon.com.au/Classic-Short-…

To celebrate International Women's Day tomorrow here are the Top 5 Books by Women link.medium.com/OffSo0bxLHb

“Just because you have the emotional range of a teaspoon doesn’t mean we all have,” said Hermione. J. K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Check out the 10 Funniest Book Quotes: medium.com/@bilbiesrule/1…