Australia to Z

Australia to Z

Author: Armin Greder

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Published: 2016-01-04

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 1925268942

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'Australia to Z - an alphabet book, but not one for the young and teaching them their letters. Instead Armin Greder has cast his critical eye on us and our symbols.' Libby Gleeson 'Disquieting and potent - a gloves off" account of Australian nationhood, and how we, as a culture, might appear to those from other cultures. This is a profoundly significant work which will - like Greder's The Island and The City - provoke, disturb and challenge the reader's perception of what it means to be Australian, and what it means to be a global citizen.' Dr Robyn Sheahan-Bright"


The A to Z of Australia

The A to Z of Australia

Author: James C. Docherty

Publisher: Scarecrow Press

Published: 2010-04-01

Total Pages: 554

ISBN-13: 1461671752

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The last continent to be claimed by Europeans, Australia began to be settled by the British in 1788 in the form of a jail for its convicts. While British culture has had the largest influence on the country and its presence can be seen everywhere, the British were not Australia's original populace. The first inhabitants of Australia, the Aborigines, are believed to have migrated from Southeast Asia into northern Australia as early as 60,000 years ago. This distinctive blend of vastly different cultures contributed to the ease with which Australia has become one of the world's most successful immigrant nations. The A to Z of Australia relates the history of this unique and beautiful land, which is home to an amazing range of flora and fauna, a climate that ranges from tropical forests to arid deserts, and the largest single collection of coral reefs and islands in the world. Through a detailed chronology, an introduction, appendixes, a bibliography, and cross-referenced dictionary entries on some of the more significant persons, places, and events; institutions and organizations; and political, economic, social, cultural, and religious facets, author James Docherty provides a much needed single volume reference on Australia, from its most unpromising of beginnings as a British jail to the liberal, tolerant, democracy it is today.


The A to Z of the Discovery and Exploration of Australia

The A to Z of the Discovery and Exploration of Australia

Author: Alan Day

Publisher: Scarecrow Press

Published: 2009-06-19

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13: 081086326X

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This engaging reference examines the history of, the search for, and the discovery of Australia, taking full account of the evidence for and the speculation surrounding possible earlier contacts by the Ancient Egyptians, Arabs, and Chinese seamen. Day brings the expeditions to life, expressing the desires that drove great sea captains deeper into turbulent waters searching for caches of spice, silks, and precious metals. Covers a wide variety of topics, including _ Seamen from eight nations _ The recovery of storm wrecked ships _ Diplomatic treaties _ Priority of discovery disputes _ Military and civil explorers and surveyors _ Topographical features _ Geographical terms and places _ Rivers and river system


Document Z

Document Z

Author: Andrew Croome

Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com

Published: 2010-09

Total Pages: 410

ISBN-13: 1459602986

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A masterful, taut and atmospheric novel of political espionage and intrigue, telling the story of the Petrov defection during the Cold War of the 1950s.


Dreaming of Australia A-Z

Dreaming of Australia A-Z

Author: Jess Racklyeft

Publisher:

Published: 2019-07

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781922081773

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Age Range 3 to 6 A delightful Australian alphabet that travels the country highlighting the expected and unexpected.


Hello Gen Z

Hello Gen Z

Author: Claire Madden

Publisher: Hello Clarity

Published: 2019-12-01

Total Pages: 262

ISBN-13: 0648170411

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Plantastic!

Plantastic!

Author: Catherine Clowes

Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING

Published: 2021-02-01

Total Pages: 67

ISBN-13: 1486313221

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Did you know that there are plants that eat insects? Plants whose seeds spread in poo? Plants that move when you touch them? And plants that grow on other plants? Plantastic! presents 26 of Australia's most unique and incredible native plants. Discover and identify native plants found in your local park, bushland, or even in your very own backyard. With its perfect balance of fun facts, activities, adventurous ideas and gorgeous illustrations, Plantastic! will prove just how fantastic Australia's native plants really are!