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Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. Age range 3 to 8Count as you walk up Numerical Street.Every page has a numerical treat.Get your pants altered, get your keys cut,Open the book before the shops shut.From the creators of bestselling Alphabetical Sydney comes a walk up busy Numerical Street, past its laundromats, cake shops, panel beaters and hair salons. A fresh look at familiar shops and businesses, the vibrant illustrations and playful verse of Numerical Street celebrate the jostle and chaos of suburban streetscapes. Age range 3 to 8 Count as you walk up Numerical Street. Every page has a numerical treat. Get your pants altered, get your keys cut, Open the book before the shops shut. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. Longlisted, ABIAs 2020, Small Publisher's Children's Book of the YearShortlisted, Australian Book Design Awards 2020, Best Designed Children's Non-Fiction Illustrated BookShortlisted, Adelaide Festival Awards for Literature 2022, Children's Literature AwardAge range 3+Summer is here. Put your school shoes away,The long, lazy days can begin.Mangoes and magpies, municipal pools.Take a deep breath and dive in.The bestselling creators of Alphabetical Sydney and Numerical Street are back with their new picture book, Summer Time a stunning tribute to an Australian summer.'Summer Time, Hilary Bell and Antonia Pesenti's third picture book collaboration, explores ideas of time within the grand nostalgic mythology of Australian summer.The rhyming verse is rich and evocative, making good use of both rhythm and imagery.Pesenti's pleasing collage-style illustrations complement Bell's linguistic portraits; a colour palette both bright and gentle evokes the harsh Australian light and the haze of memory.' -Books + PublishingTeachers' Notes available here LONGLISTED for the 2020 ABIA Small Publisher's Children's Book of the Year Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Have you ever been unsure where an apostrophe should go? Do you know the difference between a regular and an irregular verb? And why should you care?The Briefest English Grammar and Punctuation Guide Ever! clearly and simply explains how language works, and makes understanding punctuation easy. Ruth Colman will help you sort out your verbs from your nouns and your adjectives from your adverbs.This easy-to-use guide will teach you all the basics of using the English language. It's a must-read for all.'Get a copy for yourself. Give a copy to your kids to read. Show it to their teacher! It's a very little book but it's certainly essential reading.' - Julie Browne, Good Reading Magazine'Grab a copy for every teen in your life. Super simple, succinct and logical.' - Allison Tait, Your Kid's Next Read'Having taught English at secondary schools in Australia and southeast Asia, Ruth is well-placed to deliver this friendly guide. It has excellent examples and easy-to-follow rules.' - PS News'This easy-to-use book may be small, but it packs a big punch in grammar and punctuation.' - Heather Zubk, GenWest Books, The West Australian The Briefest English Grammar and Punctuation Guide Ever! is the bestselling book that will teach you all the basics of using the English language. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. Age range 69 years This is a story of Sydney In order of who did what first: The incidents, places and people, All illustrated and versed. Who first pulled a tooth using ether? What started the first pistol fight? When were the first Chinese tea rooms? Where was the first traffic light?Through a series of (unexpected) 'firsts', Hilary Bell and Matthew Martin trace the events, people and places that have shaped their city, however unintentionally. Where else will you find Sydney's first traffic light sharing pages with its first tightrope walk across Middle Harbour? (And just so you know, it was performed by the marvellous funambulist Henri L'Estrange in 1877.) Age range 69 years This is a story of Sydney In order of who did what first: The incidents, places and people, All illustrated and versed. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Interest in bush foods is booming. From Warrigal greens and saltbush to kangaroo and yabbies, more and more growers' markets and local supermarkets are stocking these foods, and restaurants are serving them on their menus.Cooking With the Oldest Foods on Earth winner of the 2020 Gourmand Award for Innovation shows you how to cook with bush foods, where to find them and how to grow them. Organised by ingredient, each chapter includes a brief history, a practical guide, and recipes for you to make in your very own kitchen. Now updated, including new recipes, Cooking With the Oldest Foods on Earth promises to broaden Australians' culinary horizons in every way. 'This book is full of the information about Australian foods that your country refused to teach you. Here's your chance to fully appreciate your homeland.' - Bruce Pascoe'A handy resource that aims to encourage more commonplace use of Australia's delicious and healthy native produce.' - Gardening Australia'This fabulous book gives a detailed rundown of the sort of ingredients we can use in ordinary cooking, with plenty of delicious recipes.' - The Daily Telegraph'John Newton encourages us to delve into the food of our country and bring the tastes home to our kitchens and tables.' - Organic Gardener An updated edition to Cooking with the Oldest Foods on Earth, including brand new bush food recipes from Indigenous chefs. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. The little-known story of Reg Saunders, the firstIndigenous Australian to become an officer in theArmy, retold in action-packed graphic format.Reg Saunders MBE (192090) not only survived theWorld War II battlefields in the Middle East, NorthAfrica, Greece, Crete and New Guinea, but excelledas a military leader. He was recommended for officertraining and, in 1944, returned to New Guinea as aplatoon commander the first Aboriginal Australianto serve as a commissioned officer. What happenedduring the war to transform a determined youngman from country Victoria into a war hero onewho would go on to serve with distinction in theKorean War, and become a pioneering figure forIndigenous rights?View the Reg Saunders teaching resource on the Reading Australia websiteTeachers Guide also available'Reg Saunders immortalised in comic, An Indigenous War Hero,' featured inThe AgeWinner of the Educational Publishing Awards, Secondary Student Resource - Junior. View the Reg Saunders teaching resource on the Reading Australia website Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. *Shortlisted for the 2020 ABIA Small Publisher's Adult Book of the Year*The Courier-Mail People's Choice Queensland Book of the Year Award Finalist 2020Feeding the Birds at Your Table is designed to provide detailed,comprehensive advice and suggestions for people wishing to feed wild birds inAustralia from their own backyards and balconies.Millions of Australians feed wild birds in their gardens.Yet there is currently little information or advice on offer to tell them howto do this properly. This book provides the first readily available source ofreliable information relevant to Australia. What's more, it is written by anexpert who feeds birds himself.Including profiles on different types of Australian urbanbirds, what to feed them and the types of feeders to use, it also has advice onhow to create a bird-friendly garden. Feedingthe Birds at Your Table offers sensible and practical suggestions sofeeding doesn't only benefit us, but benefits the birds themselves.'At last, a sensible, science-based guide to safely feeding wildbirds in Australia.' - Paul Sullivan, CEO, BirdLife Australia'This practical and detailed guide to feeding Australian birds from backyards or balconies has been written by a behavioural ecologist from Griffith University in Brisbane, who specialises in the way certain species adapt to urbanisation. Included are profiles of different types of Australian birds that are found in urban areas, with information on what is appropriate to feed them without causing harm, the best feeders to use, and advice on how to create a bird-friendly garden.' - Gardening Australia *Shortlisted for the 2020 ABIA Small Publisher's Adult Book of the Year* Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. In 2012, Anne Summers gave two landmark speeches about women in Australia, attracting more than 120,000 visits to her website. Within weeks of their delivery Prime Minister Julia Gillard's own speech about misogyny and sexism went viral and was celebrated around the world. Summers makes the case that Australia, the land of the fair go, still hasn't figured out how to make equality between men and women work. She shows how uncomfortable we are with the idea of women with political and financial power, let alone the reality. Summers dismisses the idea that we should celebrate progress for women as opposed to outright success. She shows what success will look like. In 2012, Anne Summers gave two landmark speeches about women in Australia, attracting more than 120,000 visits to her website. Within weeks of their delivery Prime Minister Julia Gillard's own speech about misogyny and sexism went viral and was celebrated around the world. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Honeysuckle Creek reveals the pivotal role that the tracking station at Honeysuckle Creek, near Canberra, played in the first moon landing. Andrew Tink gives a gripping account of the role of its director Tom Reid and his colleagues in transmitting some of the most-watched images in human history as Neil Armstrong took his first step.Part biography and part personal history, this book makes a significant contribution to Australia's role in space exploration and reveals a story little known until now.As Christopher Columbus Kraft Jr, the director of flight operations for Apollo 11, acknowledged: 'The name Honeysuckle Creek and the excellence which is implied by that name will always be remembered and recorded in the annals of manned space flight'. 'A wonderful and inspirational story, beautifully told. As hard as it is to do this extraordinary yarn justice, Andrew Tink has done it.' - Peter FitzSimons Honeysuckle Creek reveals the pivotal role that the tracking station at Honeysuckle Creek, near Canberra, played in the first moon landing. Andrew Tink gives a gripping account of the role of its director Tom Reid and his colleagues in transmitting some of the most-watched images in human history as Neil Armstrong took his first step. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Level Up Your Essaysis the essential guide to essay writing for university students. Written by the people who mark your essays, it will show you step-by-step how to write high-quality essays that will get you top marks.This book will guide you through all the stages, including your essay plan, developing research strategies, writing with distinction, finishing strongly with editing, and getting your referencing right every time. Bursting with insider tips and tricks on what markers look for, this clear and easy-to-use guide includes:22 worksheets with exercises and checklistsThe secret formula for a good essay (yes, there is a formula!)Practical insights into digital tools to help you with research, writing and referencingGuidelines for getting your academic English right every timeCommon mistakes and missteps and how to fix themStraightforward information for international studentsSuccessful time management strategies so you never hand in an essay lateNo matter what grades you get now, this book will revolutionise your essay writing and get you the marks to prove it.'Whether you're just starting out at university or well into your graduate studies, this book contains incredibly valuable advice that will help you take your writing to the next level.' -Miranda Gronow, BA (Hons), University of Melbourne, DPhil Candidate'More than just a guide to structure and writing style, this book demystifies the essay-writing process, giving insight into what lecturers want to read. I can't recommend it strongly enough.' Dr Catherine J Frieman, Associate Professor, Australian National University Level Up Your Essays is the essential guide to essay writing for university students. Written by the people who mark your essays, it will show you step-by-step how to write high-quality essays that will get you top marks. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. All you need to know about the night skyThis popular guide by astronomer and author Dr Nick Lomb provides stargazers with everything they need to know about the southern night sky. It contains the latest information on the solar system, historical features, monthly sky maps, details of the year's exciting celestial events, and viewing tips for city dwellers. Wherever you are in Australia or New Zealand, easy calculations allow you to estimate local rise and set times for the Sun, Moon and planets. The 2024 Australasian Sky Guide also includes a feature by Uncle Ghillar Michael Anderson on the stars and Euahlayi Law.2024 HIGHLIGHTSVenus near Saturn in March Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower in MayOccultation of Saturn in June Mars near Jupiter in AugustSupermoon in September and October Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) in OctoberGeminid meteor shower in December 'When does the Sun set tonight? Which constellations will I see after dark? Are any planets visible? If these are questions that come to mind when you think about the night sky, this is definitely the guidebook for you. Compact and easy to use, you can carry it with you whenever you're out and about under the stars.' - Professor Fred Watson AM, Australia's first Astronomer-at-large. All you need to know about the night sky. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. 'In the gloom of the forest floor, fallen branches are sheathed with fungal stripes of yellow and purple. But beneath the colourful surface, the fallen litter is alive with the clandestine workings of fungi.'What can we learn from the lives of fungi? Underground Lovers brings us to our knees, magnifier in hand, to find out.Fungi offer a way to imagine life differently. In Underground Lovers Alison Pouliot reaches down to earth, and deeper, to dwell with fungal allies and aliens, discover how fungi hold forests together, and why humans are deeply entwined with these unruly renegades of the subterrain. Told through first-hand stories - from the Australian desert to Iceland's glaciers to America's Cascade Mountains - Alison Pouliot shares encounters with glowing ghost fungi and unearths the enigma of the lobster mushroom. Melding science and personal reflection, she explores the fungi that appear after fire, how fungi and climate change interact, the role of fungi in our ecosystems, and much more.'Underground Lovers is a joy to read.' - Sophie Cunningham, author of City of Trees'Sensual and scientific. Dazzling and boundary breaking. Underground Lovers will make you see the world anew.' - Long Litt Woon, author of The Way Through the Woods'The world of fungi is our world even if we don't know it and can't see most of it - strange, dazzling, spooky, unpredictable, friendly, deadly, sly. And Alison is the perfect guide. She surprises and informs, delights and warns; makes you wish you could walk with her and her passionate companions. That's OK. In this book you do.' - Paul Kelly, songwriter'An evocative, accessible and important book about one of the most vital, yet hugely ignored, kingdoms on our planet fungi. After reading this you cannot help but see the world in a different light and should approach mushrooms and truffles with new relish.' - Charles Massy, author of Call of the Reed Warbler'Anyone who has joined Alison in a forest, anywhere in the world, will know her incredible ability to magnify those microscopic organisms that hold our natural world together, to connect every element of human life - physical, emotional or social - to the function of our natural landscapes. Underground Lovers is like a walk in the forest, pungent and complex, filled with curiosity and wonder, and leaving you with a sense that there is so much more to uncover.' - Millie Ross, horticulturist and presenter, ABCTV Gardening Australia'This subterranean journey introduces the quirks of behaviour that allow fungi to spread through soils, support living plants, and recycle the debris of nature. Alison is an accomplished storyteller.' - Nicholas P. Money, mycologist and science writer'The underground teaches us a different language and Alison Pouliot is the perfect translator.' - Toby Kiers, Professor, VU Amsterdam'Underground Lovers takes storytelling about fungi to a captivating new level. A well-researched page turner.' - Anders Dahlberg, Professor, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences'Underground Lovers is a global travel guide to the magnificent realm of fungi. It is beautifully written, with eyes wide open to the intricate wonder of it all what a story!' - Bob Brown'I was entertained and enthralled reading this book and I promise I have never read a book from cover to cover on fungi before. I didn't think it was my jam, but it turns out.well, it turns out it should be everyone's jam. Fungi is literally the glue that keeps us together.' - Chris Gordon, Readings'Pouliot Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. The ultimate guide to the night sky.This popular guide by astronomer and author Dr Nick Lomb provides stargazers with the perfect companion to the southern night sky. Opening with an essay by Ki Tahu woman Victoria Campbell on the cultural significance of the heliacal rising of Matariki in winter, this book features monthly sky maps, with details of the movement of the planets, stars and constellations. It also offers the latest information on the solar system and its history, as well as tips for optimal viewing. The 2026 Australasian Sky Guide is a must-have handbook to the year's most exciting celestial events.2026 HIGHLIGHTSTotal eclipse of the Moon in MarchMercury, Mars and Saturn bunch in AprilEta Aquariid meteor shower in MayVenus near Jupiter in JuneOccultation of Jupiter in NovemberSupermoon on Christmas Eve The ultimate guide to the night sky. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. Age range 3 to 8Alphabetical Sydney turns ten!This is our Sydney, the brightest and best of it,North to the south to the east and the west of it.Bats and cicadas, lawn bowls and the zoo,This is our town. Let us share it with you.This bestselling playful and vibrantly illustrated picture book celebrates Sydney in all its diversity - from A to Z.'This instant classic should be on the bookshelf of every Sydney child.' - Delia Falconer Alphabetical Sydney turns ten! Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Children around Australia are taking charge. Come and join the revolution!From the coast of Western Australia to Sydney's suburbs, young people are discovering nature in their neighbourhoods and setting up nesting boxes for birds, cleaning up waterways, planting to attract bees and koalas, and building insect hotels. They're learning about amazing native species and finding ways to protect them.The Bee Squad inspires you to take part in these exciting adventures and projects that support threatened species by doing things like:learning how to put together a nature sleuth toolkitplanting to attract pollinatorsusing the tally sheet to record flora and fauna sightingsfollowing the tips to ace your wildlife photography.The best part is, you don't need to live near a national park or protected area to get involved you can make a difference from your balcony, backyard, local park or school.'Here is a book that equips young people with solid advice, knowledge and fun activities to become champions of biodiversity and helpers to Mother Nature! At a time when climate anxiety is high and children can feel helpless, Friedlander leans into action and encouragement in a book that will send kids out into the wilderness with fresh perspective and appreciation for this world of ours.' Danielle Binks, award-winning author'The Bee Squad is a must-have addition to your library of life. Everything you need to know to build a friendship, a relationship and the ultimate lifelong love affair with nature and all its beauty, and participants sharing the world with you and around you wherever you are.' Costa Georgiadis'Sustainable Schools NSW encourages a comprehensive approach to sustainability, integrating it into campus life, curriculum and school culture, which is what The Bee Squad is able to do. The Bee Squad offers diverse opportunities for teachers, students and families to nurture nature and connect with Country, to 'bala ga lili', fostering a love for nature. I encourage all to join The Bee Squad to become Earthcarers, creating a B & B highway across Australia. By utilising Education for Sustainability principles, The Bee Squad promotes systems thinking and future-focused learning, empowering participants to become citizen scientists. A heartfelt thanks to Judy for advancing environmental education across Australia!' Sue Martin, Environmental Education NSW & Sustainable Schools NSW'The joy of this book is that its wonders are so accessible. It will teach you to discover the magic of nature in your backyard. And the more you know, the more you will want to know, and life will never be boring again.' Rachel Ward, actress, director, screenwriter and regenerative farmer'The Atlas of Living Australia specialises in open biodiversity data, of which a large component is from citizen science. The Bee Squad citizen science chapter is a fantastic introduction to junior scientists about citizen science and the different kinds of citizen science projects and data collection tools available. It's inspiring to read about what discoveries have already been made by students and how citizen science has enabled observations in nature to have real world impact.' Dr Andre Zerger, Director, Atlas of Living Australia'This is a handbook for of every young nature enthusiast as it so very practical.It is a goldmine for teachers and parents, with plenty of illustrations, web resources for delving further and excellent teacher's notes (which are useful for any keen reader).' Mia Macrossan, StoryLinks'This is one of the most inspirational children's Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Acclaimed historians Nick Dyrenfurth and Frank Bongiorno tell the story of the Australian Labor Party's rich history of more than 130 years and examine its central role in modern Australia.The Australian Labor Party is one of the oldest labour parties in the world and the first to form a government. From the prime ministerships of Watson and Fisher to the tragedies of Hughes and Scullin, through the 1940s legends Curtin and Chifley to governments of Whitlam, Hawke, Keating, Rudd and Gillard, A Little History of the Australian Labor Party recounts times of triumph and failure, as well as resilience.This updated edition examines Labor's recent performance in state and territory politics and takes the national story up to the Albanese government.'Informative and insightful, the authors shrewdly marshal the key events, policies and personalities in Labor's long and lively history to tell the compelling story of the party that has shaped Australia more than any other. I enjoyed it immensely.' Troy Bramston'The history of Australia's Labor Party is the story of how ordinary men and women dreamed, organised, argued and raged to form a political movement that has weathered wars, depressions, financial crises, bitter splits, rivalries and betrayals, and yet forged great alliances to shape this country into a good and safe place to live. The story of Labor is the story of a nation that was not born on a distant battlefield, but in the homes and workplaces, pubs and halls where people gathered to make the world better. This enthralling, questing book is not just great Labor history, it is great Australian history.' Janet McCalman'What this updated study so expertly condenses is the amazing story of a unique political beast the ALP. Above all, it's a ripping yarn with a gallery of heroes, larrikins, rats and hard-working true believers.' Steven Carroll, Sydney Morning Herald / The Age A little book about the big history of one of Australia's most important institutions Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. As I set out from the city's southern end, the sandstone walls beneath the Central railway line still held the day's heat . The moon rose from the invisible harbour into a sky of such a deep royal blue it was almost hard to believe in. The street smelled of low tide. For all its beauty, the city could return in an instant to pulp. And that thought was strangely cheering.Sydney has always been the sexiest and brashest of our cities, but perhaps the most misunderstood. In this new edition of Sydney, Delia Falconer conjures up its sandstone, humidity and jacarandas, its fireworks, glitz and magic. But she discards lazy stereotypes to reveal a complex city: beautiful, violent, half-wild, and at times deeply spiritual.Beginning with her childhood in a decaying '70s Sydney, caught between a faded Art Deco age and mega development, Falconer intertwines her own stories with the wellsprings of the city's history and its literary past. Melancholic, moving and funny, Sydney is intensely atmospheric and seductive.In a new afterward, Falconer ponders the city's twenty-first century transformations might it have become a softer, nicer place? Will it be able to withstand the real presence of climate change?'Falconer writes beautifully and evocatively in what is a long love letter to her home town, as she delves deep into its essence.' - The Age'Delia Falconer's Sydney.is like its harbour, brimful with tones, vivid with contemplation.' - Australian Book Review'This is a brilliant book. If I were to recommend a book about Sydney to anyone, it would be this one.' - Louis Nowra, The Australian'Falconer's Sydney depicts a city of beauty and violence, of pain and redemption. Whatever your relationship with Sydney, put aside your entrenched preconceptions and explore this book. It may not change your opinion of Australia's largest city, but I'm certain this book will give you a new perspective on our first city' - The Canberra Times Sydney has always been the sexiest and brashest of our cities, but perhaps the most misunderstood. In this new edition of Sydney , Delia Falconer conjures up its sandstone, humidity and jacarandas, its fireworks, glitz and magic. But she discards lazy stereotypes to reveal a complex city: beautiful, violent, half-wild, and at times deeply spiritual. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. 'Beauty is good, but coin is better. You can't eat artistic integrity. It tastes like sawdust.'This gonzo guide is a lesson in the practicalities of writing: how to be productive, professional and maybe one day even pay the rent. Topics covered include 'How to slay writer's block', 'What the hell is workflow?', 'How to write 10,000 words in a day' and 'The best apps for writers'.How to Be a Writer is a kick-arse writing guide with a tough-love approach, written for the internet generation. John Birmingham is lauded as a prolific writer working across multiple genres. Here he shares his secrets. And some hard-core, real-world practical advice. And a few excellent descriptions of explosions. 'Beauty is good, but coin is better. You can't eat artistic integrity. It tastes like sawdust.' Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Australian politics is changing.The two-party system is disappearing, and the balance of power is shifting. While these changes might feel fragile, we may just be on the precipice of a transformative era for democracy in Australia.At the 2022 federal election, Australia voted - not just for change in individual seats - but a realignment of the way in which our political system works.This book is about how that happened.It's also about what we have to do next to ensure these changes are bedded down so that we can move towards being a progressive, open, economically stable and egalitarian nation. A nation so many of us desire.Voices of us tells the inspiring story of the transformation of Australian democracy.'Save the world, save our democracy: this book shows how maybe we can do both.' - Jonathan Green'Tim Dunlop puts the rise of the Community Independents in its historical place not a flash in the plan, neither the beginning nor the end of a process, but a crucial step in our democracy. This is an important and easy read for anyone wishing to understand more about how we can reclaim and reshape our politics.' - Tim Hollo'Tim Dunlop provides a compelling examination of the long-term trends that led to the wave of independents being elected in the 2022 election. Rather than just treat the election in isolation, Voices of us shows how we got here, what it means, and crucially, highlights the powerful forces in politics and the media that will continue to try to reverse the tide.' - Greg Jericho'The rise of the "Voices Of" movement has shaken the two-party system in Australia to its foundations, laying the basis for a fundamental realignment in the near future. But most of us know little about the history of the movement or about the theory of politics behind it. Tim Dunlop provides us with both an inside account of the way the movement developed, and an insightful analysis of the challenge it poses to Australia's political class.' - John Quiggin'A thoughtful, provocative and historically informed analysis of the rise of the independents in the 2022 federal election. Tim Dunlop charts how we arrived at this moment, the institutional failures (and some strengths) in media, political parties and in our sense of citizenship, and the possible ways forward from here, including reconceived democratic forms. This will be an influential book.' - Margaret Simons'Was the independents' success in May 2022 a one-off, Scott Morrison being so on the nose that he generated his nemesis? Tim Dunlop, in this latest study, makes a compelling case in terms of, historically speaking, the long tail of the phenomenon.' - Sydney Morning Herald/The Age Australian politics is changing. Voices of us looks towards the future with hope and ideas. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Age range 10+Why do stars twinkle? What's the best way to start spotting constellations and comets? Is there life beyond Earth? What's the chance of a catastrophic collision with a killer asteroid?He's covered the big space questions for adults, now Australia's very own Astronomer-at-Large, Fred Watson, embarks on a grand tour of the Universe especially for children. From stargazing to telescopes, space travel to black holes, killer comets to aliens, Fred covers every question kids might ask about space and then some.With incredible illustrations by Fred himself, and a mix of mind-boggling facts, Spacewarp is a fascinating book that kids will love and parents and friends will undoubtedly learn a thing or two as well!Teachers' notes available here'Astronomy was the rst science, so why not start here?' Dr. Karl, award-winning author and science communicator'The peerless Astronomer-at-Large, Professor Fred Watson, gives a denitive but always accessible guide on the cosmos from viewing our local celestial neighbours with binoculars (and what those numbers on the side actually mean!) to all the information you need on rocketry, planets, and dodging comets. Fred makes sense of the Universe in a fun and engaging way with helpful images that explain the lifecycle of stars to the darker nature of galaxies, and of course the search for alien life! Whether you are a newcomer to the eld of astronomy or a seasoned professional, Spacewarp will provide something new as only the encyclopaedic knowledge of Fred Watson can.' Professor Alan Duffy , Director, Space Technology and Industry Institute'The perfect book for young space enthusiasts with a thirst for real scientic knowledge. Hilarious cartoons, fast facts and quiz questions, my kids and I loved every minute of it.' Professor Catherine Heymans, Astronomer Royal for Scotland'Fred is a star and this is a book about stars and so much more. There is the sun and the moon and asteroids, meteorites and comets. What are they made of and what do we really know about them? Here is a wealth of information, amazing facts and additional more complex information for those who want it. From how to make your own star wheel to what was the Big Bang, Fred gives us the world of contemporary astronomy. And for those who like numbers he tells us that there are 7500 pieces of space junk and the distance in a light year is nine and a half trillion kilometres. The night sky will be even more brilliant after reading this book.' Libby Gleeson, award-winning author'A wonderful guide to unleash the curiosity of any young adult about our universe. From the night sky to the darkest secrets of the universe, our own Astronomer-at-Large generously reveals the pathway to understanding.' Dr. Megan Clark AC, Chair of the Advisory Board of the Australian Space Why do stars twinkle? What's the best way to start spotting constellations and comets? Is there life beyond Earth? What's the chance of a catastrophic collision with a killer asteroid? Fred Watson's covered the big space questions for adults, now Australia's Astronomer-at-Large embarks on a grand tour of the Universe especially for children. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Demography is far more important than destiny.By tracing connections between a population's past and present, demographers can foresee its future. The true wonder of demography, though, is not its ability to predict the future but to shape it. With energy and passion, demographer Liz Allen sets out the potential paths to make Australia better.Bold, fearless and revealing, The Future of Us does more than help you find your inner statistician. Looking beyond births, deaths and marriages, Allen takes apart inequality, migration, tax and home ownership. She also dissects how the word 'population' became so charged, daring to ask what Australia might look like in 20 years if we had zero immigration.The Future of Usgives demography a makeover and sets out future possibilities for a better us . just like a Choose Your Own Adventure, but for the nation.'Liz Allen's romp around Australia's demography is highly readable, and makes a compelling case for the benefits of immigration and the need for a comprehensive population policy.' - Michelle Grattan'Put on that superpower cape. Liz Allen's heartfelt study of how Australians live, die and migrate takes you from now to tomorrow and makes a plea for rethinking how we talk about migration and a renewed Australia. Forget the hate and hyperbole and replace it with hope.' - Jenna Price Demography is far more important than destiny. By tracing connections between a population's past and present, demographers can foresee its future. The true wonder of demography, though, is not its ability to predict the future but to shape it. With energy and passion, demographer Liz Allen sets out the potential paths to make Australia better. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Dye, Dave (illustrateur). Paperback. This graphic book brings to life the struggles of daily life on the goldfields and the powerful events of the Eureka stockade.The extraordinary story of Eureka is one that Australians have revisited since it happened in 1854. Why did British Army Red Coats fire on a group of miners hidden behind a crude wooden stockade? Why did soldiers from two famous British regiments attack a group of gold miners early one Sunday morning? What made the miners and their families protest and put their lives in danger?This book brings alive life on the Victorian goldfields. It tells us about power, settlement and the growth of the colony. It tells us about rights, and what matters.The central character in this book is a boy called Bernie. Bernie lived with his parents on the goldfields and played a key role in events leading up to the battle at the Eureka Stockade, despite his age. He sees the murder of the miner that sparked armed protest. His family were camped close by and were key witnesses. We see the growing unrest and the fighting through his eyes.The reader is challenged to investigate - like a detective, you must sift through different accounts and reach your own understanding. People on both sides of the conflict believed that their actions were correct and justifiable. Readers will see actual letters from the governor, complaints from angry miners, as well as diaries and newspaper articles. This is not a book you can read while watching television. It's so gripping you won't want to.Study guide available here Thisgraphic book brings to life the struggles of daily life on the goldfields andthe powerful events of the Eureka stockade. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. 'This is a book about Australian food, not the foods that European Australians cooked from ingredients they brought with them, but the flora and fauna that nourished the Aboriginal peoples for over 50,000 years. It is because European Australians have hardly touched these foods for over 200 years that I am writing it.'We celebrate cultural and culinary diversity, yet shun foods that grew here before white settlers arrived. We love 'superfoods' from exotic locations, yet reject those that grow here. We say we revere sustainable local produce, yet ignore Australian native plants and animals that are better for the land than those European ones.In this, the most important of his books, John Newton boils down these paradoxes by arguing that if you are what you eat, we need to eat different foods: foods that will help to reconcile us with the land and its first inhabitants.But the tide is turning. European Australians are beginning to accept and relish the flavours of Australia, everything from kangaroo to quandongs, from fresh muntries to the latest addition, magpie goose.With recipes from chefs such as Peter Gilmore, Maggie Beer and Rene Redzepi's sous chef Beau Clugston, The Oldest Foods on Earth will convince you that this is one food revolution that really matters. 'This is a book about Australian food, not the foods that European Australians cooked from ingredients they brought with them, but the flora and fauna that nourished the Aboriginal peoples for over 50,000 years.It is because European Australians have hardly touched these foods for over 200 years that I am writing it.' Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. 'Australian governments find it easy to go to war. Their leaders seem to be able to withdraw with a calm conscience, answerable neither to God nor humanity.'Australia lost 600 men in the Boer War, a three-year conflict fought in the heart of Africa that had ostensibly nothing to do with Australia. Coinciding with Federation, the war kickstarted Australia's commitment to fighting in Britain's wars overseas, and forged a national identity around it. By 1902, when the Boer War ended, a mythology about our colonial soldiers had already been crafted, and a dangerous precedent established.This is Henry Reynolds at his searing best, as he shows how the Boer War left a dark and dangerous legacy, demonstrating how those beliefs have propelled us into too many unnecessary wars without ever counting the cost. 'Australian governments find it easy to go to war. Their leaders seem to be able to withdraw with a calm conscience, answerable neither to God nor humanity.' Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. No props. No music. No costumes. Just you, your words and a mic-you've got two minutes to make the crowd scream your name.Miles Merrill, spoken word artistand founder of Australian Poetry Slam, and award-winning teacher Narcisa Nozica will take you from novice to spoken word superstar in no time. Twenty years after Merrill introduced poetry slamsto Australia, there's a national competition with a live audience of 20 000 people, and it's taught in schools across the country. It's been nothing short of a revolution! With tips from stars of the Australian poetry slam scene, including bestselling author Maxine Beneba Clarke,Slam Your Poetryprovides step-by-step instructions and exercises that will inspire you to: 1. Write a poem that pops 2. Rehearse like a winner 3. Wow your audience 4. Beat stage fright 5. Run a winning competition for your school or community group Part how-to guide, part masterclass, part manifesto, this book will help teachers, students and wannabe spoken word artistsof all ages slam like a pro. Noprops. No music. No costumes. Just you, your words and a mic-you've got twominutes to make the crowd scream your name. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. 'We are at war with them,' wrote a Tasmanian settler in 1831. 'What we call their crime is what in a white man we should call patriotism.'Australia is dotted with memorials to soldiers who fought in wars overseas. So why are there no official memorials or commemorations of the wars that were fought on Australian soil between First Nations people and white colonists? Why is it more controversial to talk about the frontier wars now than it was one hundred years ago? In this updated edition of Forgotten War, winner of the 2014 Victorian Premier's Award for non-fiction, influential historian Henry Reynolds makes it clear that there can be no reconciliation without acknowledging the wars fought on our own soil.'Impressive . In terse, uncompromising sentences, Reynolds lays out a new road map towards true reconciliation.' - Raymond Evans, The Age'A brilliant light shone into a dark forgetfulness: ground-breaking, authoritative, compelling.' - Kate Grenville'Forgotten War invites us to recognise and applaud the courage and tenacity of those Aborigines who defended their lands against impossible odds and to recognise the cost to them and to their descendants.' - Franklin Richards'Forgotten War is a work of passion by one of Australia's greatest living historians, a scholar who has helped to redefine the relationships between white and black Australians . His measured prose and scholarly authority should be heeded.' - Peter Stanley, Sydney Morning Herald'Henry Reynolds' Forgotten War calls for the principle of 'lest we forget' to include all Australians who died in defending their country, including Indigenous people. Timely historical analysis of newly collated and discovered evidence shows that the coming of European settlers to Aboriginal territories was firmly defined as a frontier war . Reynolds makes a compelling and measured case that we should officially honour and acknowledge the tens of thousands of people who died in our frontier wars.' - Judges' Report, The Victorian Premier's Literary Awards Influential historian Henry Reynolds returns with this new edition of Forgotten War, which questions the conspicuous absence of the frontier wars from our official military history and public memory. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. In Australia 38 000 people are reported missing each year and in the US it's over 600 000. In the UK someone is reported missing every 90 seconds. Many of these cases are never resolved.Blending long-form journalism with true crime and philosophy,The Missing Among Ustakes us from the Australian bush to the battlefields of Northern France and the perilous space of a refugee camp to explore the stories of the missing. Erin Stewart speaks to parents of missing children, former cult members, detectives and investigators, advocates working on the crisis of missing refugees, a child of the Stolen Generations and many more to trace the mysterious world of missing persons.Examining famous cases like that of Madeleine McCann to those who are lesser known yet equally loved and mourned, this unique book forces us to see the complex story behind each missing person and those they leave behind.'The Missing Among Uswill wrench your heart while it stretches your mind. Erin Stewart has undertaken a large inquiry, encompassing personal investigation, historical events, true crime, untold and untellable mysteries, while never losing sight of the emotional distress at the core of every missing person's story. This is a rare book from a gifted writer: intelligent yet poignant, enlightening yet deeply disturbing.' - Malcolm Knox'The Missing Among Us is illuminating, profound and wise. Stewart is a distinct new voice and her inquiry into the gaps and absences so many of us try to gloss over is intelligent, gentle and brave.' - Anna Krien'A deeply moving and insightful exploration of the concept of "missingness". Erin Stewart brings compassion and informed understanding to these hugely diverse stories of personal loss, resilience and advocacy.' - Siobhn McHugh'Nothing goes unnoticed in this beautifully written and thought-provoking exploration that will enlighten and enthral.' - Loren O'Keeffe, founder of the Missing Persons Advocacy Network'The Missing Among Usis instantly enthralling. Erin Stewart profiles a number of missing persons cases, deftly and confidently straddling the line between reportage and personal response. Balancing the interviewees' stories with her own thoughtful responses, Stewart paints a picture of the research process that feels inclusive of the reader, detailing her interviews with her subjects in a way that feels immediate and intimate.a fulfilling, easy read.'- Books+Publishing In Australia 38 000 people are reported missing each year and in the US it's over 600 000. In the UK someone is reported missing every 90 seconds. Many of these cases are never resolved. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. In the baking heat of February 1973, wearing a purple nylon bodyshirt and an expression of confidence that belied his nerves, Ned Manning faced down a classroom full of kids in Tenterfield in remote NSW. It was the start of many years of teaching, by turns exhilarating, nerve-fraying and inspiring. Packed with stories of students both bored and enthusiastic, lesson plans, staff rooms and drama as studied for the HSC and lived every day, the book roams from high schools in dusty country towns to the edgy Newtown School of Performing Arts in Sydney's inner-city and a crucible of creativity at EORA Aboriginal College. Through the challenges he inevitably faces, Mr Manning finds the common thread of possibility and hope that runs through his profession. A funny and disarmingly honest memoir of a full life of teaching, Playground Duty has the power to rekindle a spark of glee and optimism about teachers, kids and even schools. In the baking heat of February 1973, wearing a purple nylon bodyshirt and an expression of confidence that belied his nerves, Ned Manning faced down a classroom full of kids in Tenterfield in remote NSW Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Shortlisted for the 2020 NSW Premier's Literary Awards Douglas Stewart Prize for Non-fictionWinner of the 2019 John Mulvaney Book Prize by the Australian Archaeological Association. Mark & Evette Moran Nib People's Choice Prize 2019Shortlisted for the Adelaide Festival Awards for Literature 2020Shortlisted for the Mark and Evette Moran NIB Literary Award 2019Shortlisted for the Queensland Literary Awards 2019: NonfictionAustralian Book Review's Books of the Year 2019(read more here)Going boldly forth as a pioneer in the fledgling fieldof space archaeology, Dr Alice Gorman (aka Dr Space Junk) turns the commonperception of archaeology as an exploration of the ancient on its head. Hercaptivating inquiry into the most modern and daring of technologies spanningsome 60 years - a mere speck in cosmic terms - takes the reader on a journeywhich captures the relics of space forays and uncovers the cultural value ofdetritus all too readily dismissed as junk.In this book, she takes a physical journey through thesolar system and beyond, and a conceptual journey into human interactions withspace. Her tools are artefacts, historical explorations, the occasionalcocktail recipe, and the archaeologist's eye applied not only to the past, butthe present and future as well.Erudite and playful, DrSpace Junk reveals that space is not as empty as we might think. And that bylooking up and studying space artefacts, we learn an awful lot about our ownculture on earth. She makes us realise that objects from the past - thematerial culture produced by the Space Age and beyond - are so significant tous now because they remind us of what we might want to hold onto into thefuture. 'As charming as it is expert, as gripping as it is surprising, Dr Space Junk vs The Universe deftly threads together the cosmic and the personal, the stupendousness of space with the lived experience of human beings down here.' - Adam Roberts, author of Gradisil Shortlisted for the 2020NSW Premier's Literary Awards Douglas Stewart Prize for Non-fiction Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Writers, musicians, filmmakers, gamers, lawyers and academics talk about why copyright matters to them or doesn't.We expect to be able to log on and read, watch or listen to anything, anywhere, anytime. Then copy it, share it, quote it, sample it, remix it.Does this leave writers, designers, filmmakers, musicians, photographers, artists, and software and game developers with any rights at all? Have we forgotten how to pay for content? Are big corporations and copyright lawyers the only ones making money? Or are we looking in the wrong direction as illegal downloading becomes the biggest industry of all and copyright violation a way of life?In this provocative book John Birmingham, Linda Jaivin, Marc Fennell, Clem Bastow, Lindy Morrison, Imogen Banks, Dan Hunter, Angela Bowne and others fire up the copyright debate like never before. Writers, musicians, filmmakers, gamers, lawyers and academics talk about why copyright matters to them or doesn't. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.