Australia is world-renowned for its often extraordinary and unique natural environment ? including many of its plants and animals. This beautiful little book highlights an often overlooked, but just a
A critique of the popular view that if managers can understand their colleagues’ personalities, they can manage them more effectively. The authors offer an alternative view—that the purpose of psychol
A fresh and dynamic journey through one of Australia’s most-loved institutions, this intoxicating history explores the pub from its colonial origins along the waterfronts and roadways used by traveler
Drawing from over two decades of journalism and media experience, this practical guide offers easy-to-follow advice on how to deal with the media?both traditional and electronic. With tips from Austra
Climate change is predicted to dislocate millions of people in regions already vulnerable to economic, political and environmental disruption. Already some communities, notably Pacific Islanders, are
Focusing on Australia’s position within the global economy, this thorough reference presents a striking picture of the interaction between politics and economics. Beginning with historical analysis of
Through the fascinating stories of his work with patients and the examination of his own life story as a Holocaust survivor, the author describes the struggles and discoveries in his varied four-decad
Written by Australia’s leading anthropologists, this valuable examination explores the Australian government’s intervention in terms of health, safety, and education of the nation’s remote Aboriginal
Over the last decade, social capital has become a central concern for governments and policy makers. Despite being ill-defined and difficult to measure, numerous claims have been made about its benef
We accept the universal right to live in freedom and without oppression, but are our human rights adequately protected by Australian law? Arguments about the need for a bill of rights in Australia hav
We think of retirement as something to be celebrated, even envied, a time when you are finally free to do your own thing. But what do people do for twenty or thirty years without the structures and re
This long-awaited biography tells the story of a working-class Sydney boy who left Australian shores in the 1940s and went on to an extraordinary and renowned acting career. In England he become a maj
Is Kylie Minogue human? What went wrong with Silverchair's last album? Just how good are The Drones? What drives Eskimo Joe? Where did The Presets emerge from? How did The Veronicas break our domestic
Unveiling a less-than-idealistic side of Sydney, Australia, this enlightening account traces the development of the radical movement from The Rocks, New South Wales, in the 1830s to the inner suburbs
Written by a practicing intensive care clinician, this unique collection shares the experiences of intensive care patients and their families. Demonstrating how ordinary people cope in the face of ter
Brutally honest and inspiring, this narrative tells the story of a well-known writer’s life as an alcoholic and his struggle to become?and stay?sober. Beginning with his first drink at the age of 14,
A biography of a 20th-century Australian historian and an outstanding scholar in the humanities and social science fields, this thorough account highlights the accomplishments of W. K. Hancock. Compel
Bold and thorough, this biography traces the life of one of Australia’s most controversial and legendary journalists, Alan ?The Red Fox” Reid, who covered the nation’s politics from the 1930s to the 1
Presenting?the untold story of thousands of Australian families who welcomed back disabled soldiers after World War I, this?poignant account reveals the true impact of physical injury and shell shock
In 1901 Australia was peopled almost entirely by white people with strong ties to Britain, but a century later could boast one of the most racially and culturally diverse populations in the world. Bot
