In 1944 a battle in the art world was knocking World War II off front pages. Angry and disappointed contestant, Mary Edwards, launched a Supreme Court attack on famous innovator, William Dobell, and the judges who gave him the Archibald Prize—world’s richest portrait prize.
Gleeful, gloomy, mischievous and manic, our canine friends often mirror our moods. In this collection of verse Barbara Blackman, best-selling author of Glass after Glass, displays acerbic wit and playful charm to capture the unique place of dogs in our lives and language. Dog lovers may recognise themselves and their companions among the lines
This book reveals a fresh perspective on a fascinating and remarkable artist whose reputation deserves complete re-evaluation. Accused of fascism, totalitarianism and eugenics, Meere has been dismissed by critics as unimaginative and dull.
Asian ways of thinking and advice and guidance on doing business in China, espousing a common sense approach and the benefits of Confucian philosophy in international finance and corporate governance. Analysis of Chinas role in the world economy and how to take advantage of emerging economies.
Tony Grey, historian, businessman and traveller, finds seven places around the world that have opened gates into spritual realms and looks at their religious and historical differences.
The Foundation Years of the Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts
Sydney’s “oasis in the wilderness”, the Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts was founded in 1833 to share scientific knowledge to the workingmen of Sydney’s European settlement. Emulating the mechanics’ movement in Britain, the founders hoped to change the individual and society. Dr Scanlon’s book shows the school during its formative years within the ......
Aylward and Ashton say Australia has 10 great wineries—“beacons in a bleak landscape”. They wanted to write “Twelve Apostles”, but only ten came up to standard.
Oblivious to the “wine glut”, these ten battle to keep pace with demand. Each wine tells a story, creates memorable connections between producer and consumers. Worldwide, they’re ranked ......
One of Australia's best loved classics, in constant demand for students and general readers. The new Halstead Classics edition is the best paperback edition ever published, and the only one in print. The annotations explain its many treats with learning and humour.
Reclining in the shade of a rotunda, or being serenaded from a bandstand, everyone has fond memories of sunny days in parks and pavilions. Criss-crossing the country, from Albany to Toogoolawah, travellers can find little gems that adorn the land. Bandstands, pavillions and rotundas stand testimony to the optimism and civic mindedness of our ......
