Every year the Insects challenge the Animals from all over Earth to a game of footy. Every year the Insects are trampled and left in a mess. This riotous, hilarious book and its exuberant illustrations tell the tale of the year in which the Insects gave the Animals their comeuppance - the elephant is brought crashing down, but by who?
How one man telegraphed Australia to the modern world
In 1855 Charles Todd had a bold dream to build a telegraph line across Australia to connect it to the world. By 1870, Singapore had joined the global network: now for Australia. Todd and his men succesfully erected thousands of telegraph poles - one every 80 metres - across land that was relentlessly inhospitable and largely unknown to them.
The complete guide to caring for your canine friend
This expert and user-friendly book supports owners in truly being their dogs’ best friend. Dr Claire, a practicing Australian vet, advises on: the life stages of your dog; all aspects of caring for your furry friend, including pet insurance, vaccinations, diet and general health; behaviour and training; common canine diseases; and so much more.
A book for men who wish to transform their image and enhance their self-confidence. Professional image consultant Paul Giles, in accessible prose and with illustrative anecdotes, gives practical advice and tools for making the most of every man’s sense of pride and masculine identity.
From January 1919 two waves of Spanish Flu swept across Australia. This book tells the story of the 15,000+ Australians who died, the many more who were incapacitated, and medical and health specialists who, by literally putting their lives on the line, saved countless more and gave Australia a template for what was to come a century later in 2020
The rollercoaster careers of the brothers Gibb – Barry, Robin, Maurice and younger brother Andy – is perhaps the greatest saga in Australian music history. This is the story of the brothers’ incredible careers and of the Gibb ‘curse’ – an all-too-human look at the yin and yang of fame. This edition is a re-issue of the 2015 original release.
A 300 page music business book through the eyes and experiences of six key industry figures: Michael Gudinski, John Woodruff, Glenn Wheatley, John Watson, Denis Handlin and Shane Simpson.The book demonstrates how each of these businessmen have changed the Australian music industry and, at the same time, adapted to technological and industry ......
Lyra wants to get out and explore, but her father has turned into a Phone Zombie, spending all his time lying on the couch working, talking, texting, watching sports. She persuades him to go for a walk with her in the bush where Dad is gradually converted into a Nature Zombie! This delightful story tempts children to follow in Lyras footsteps.
This heartwarming and vibrantly illustrated story is a love letter from a child, written almost entirely in idioms, to someone who means the world to them. The English language is rich in idioms, and it can be difficult for children to grasp the concept. This book is an engaging and memorable way for children to learn all about idioms .
