A comprehensive overview of the history of greyhound racing in NSW, beginning with the origins of the sport in coursing and tin-hare racing through to the current controversies threatening its existence. This is essential reading for anyone with an interest in “the sport of the people”.
Glebe's history between the 18th and 21st centuries, illustrates its division by the stringent social, economic and religious stratification. Max Stollig writes engagingly about the iconic terrace houses, pubs and churches, coupled with local personalities and political debates.
Nostalgic trip to the days when the Greek Café was the gathering place for every town and suburb. Effy Alexakiss evocative photos are paired with marvellous images from family albums. The cafes and the people behind them, showing décor, milkshakes, sundaes and innovative sweets were combined in a unique and special Australian experience. The ......
Named "a genius if there ever was one", Czech refugee Alex Jelinek created Australias 1957 House of the Year in the city of Canberra. This is the story of the house as a home - how it came to be designed, built, and lived in.
Richly imaginative writers from diverse cultures, from Japan to Italy describe other worlds, star wars, force fields, weird lifeforms and look at our planet from far, far away. Includes a Japanese story of advanced alien visitors, Plato's tale of Atlantis and the science fiction of famous writers such as Lucian and Cicero.
Handle with care explains animal behaviour, how animals talk to each other, and how children and grown ups can safely meet and make friends with all kinds of animals, from the smallest pets to the biggest farm animals. A book for families to share. Ages 7+.
Handle with care explains animal behaviour, how animals talk to each other, and how children and grown ups can safely meet and make friends with all kinds of animals, from the smallest pets to the biggest farm animals. A book for families to share. Ages 7+.
The only book on the notorious Mohamed Haneef case, by the one journalist who stayed on it from day one. Exclusive interviews with Dr Haneef, Commissioner Keelty, ex-Attorney General Ruddock, and Federal Police leaks. Something unsettling for everyone in the miscarriage that started the Howard government's slide.
With Australia on the brink of Kevin Rudds national history curriculum, this book explores the issues confronting us in 2010. Who owns the past? How do politicians use it? How does it shape who we are? An absorbing insight into the power, privelege and pleasures of the past.
