Explore Australia
Explore Australia

Author: Janine Scott

Publisher:

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13: 9781741174908

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'Are we there yet?' That's usually the question bored kids ask during an Aussie road trip, their parents having done all of the research and planning for their holiday. But now there's finally a travel guide for kids covering destinations and activities all around country. Packed with fun facts, beguiling history and tips on what to see and do, this colourful travel guide is organised into state chapters highlighting the top attractions in each capital city and a range of holiday regions. Did you know Sydney's first zoo was situated on Billy Goat Swamp, that 200 crocodiles have an inner-city Darwin address or where to stand for the ideal selfie spot at Uluru? There are also sections on weird place names, how to read maps and Aussie road signs. Now the kids can help out with planning the family's next holiday.

Stories in Midwifery - epub
Stories in Midwifery - epub

Author: Christine Catling

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2021-02-01

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 0729588912

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Stories in Midwifery 2nd edition presents an insightful collection of personal stories as told by a range of women, midwives, students, health professionals and family members. This unique resource offers midwifery students and practicing midwives an extraordinary perspective on a range of topics related to birthing and midwifery, including continuity of care, perinatal mental health, complex pregnancies, homebirth, and assisted reproductive techniques, among others. Available as a print or eBook this valuable resource builds empathy and understanding, and provides examples of innovative approaches to woman-centred care with a focus on reflection, inquiry and action. The teaching and learning strategies assist in developing skills, attitudes and mindfulness for working in partnership with women in various settings including the home, community, hospitals, clinics and birth centres. Most importantly, Stories in Midwifery provides a much-needed consumer voice for women, their families, and their midwives. • Including 18 chapters, each presenting a variety of stories from women, midwives, and families around a range of topics related to birthing and midwifery. • 24 video stories embedded in the eBook present personal accounts from a range of lived experiences. • Reflection, inquiry and action provide the framework for the teaching and learning strategies for each story, aimed at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. • Weblinks, references and readings are included for further reading and research. • Transcripts of all interviews are included in the back of the book • An eBook included in all print purchases

Australian Books in Print 1998
Australian Books in Print 1998

Author: Bowker

Publisher: Bowker-Saur

Published: 1998-04

Total Pages: 888

ISBN-13: 9781864520156

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"...excellent coverage...essential to worldwide bibliographic coverage."--AMERICAN REFERENCE BOOKS ANNUAL. This comprehensive reference provides current finding & ordering information on more than 75,000 in-print books published in or about Australia, or written by Australian authors, organized by title, author, & keyword. You'll also find brief profiles of more than 7,000 publishers & distributors whose titles are represented, as well as information on trade associations, local agents of overseas publishers, literary awards, & more. From D.W. Thorpe.

Legendary Tales of the Australian Aborigines
Legendary Tales of the Australian Aborigines

Author: David Unaipon

Publisher: Melbourne University

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780522852462

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Collection of traditional Aboriginal stories from South Australia, written David Uniapon, an early Aboriginal activist, scientist, writer and preacher, who appears on the Australian $50 note. The stories originally appeared in 'Myths and Legends of the Australian Aboriginals', but were attributed to W. Ramsay Smith, FRS, anthropologist and Chief Medical Officer of South Australia. For this edition the stories have been re-edited, with the cooperation of Uniapon's descendants, and for the first time appear as the work of their true author. The editors contribute a substantial introduction that gives the historical and cultural context of Uniapon's work, and the story of this publication. Includes photos, glossary and bibliography. Muecke is Professor of Cultural Studies in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Technology, Sydney. Previous works include 'Reading the Country' and 'Paperbark: A collection of Black Australian writing'. Shoemaker is Dean of Arts at the Australian National University. Previous works include 'Black Words, White Page' and 'Mudrooroo: A critical study'.

The Silk Express
The Silk Express

Author: Nick Richardson

Publisher:

Published: 2015-02-01

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780992522810

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For years Ted McDonald was the highest paid cricketer in the world, yet on his tragic death in 1937, his wife and two young boys were left with just 300 pounds.McDonald's mania for gambling and 'freak bets' saw him exiled from Tasmania as a teenager, but his cricketing prowess was a saver and he formed with Jack Gregory, Australia's first truly-great express opening partnership.At the height of his fame and ballooning Ashes success, McDonald walked out on Australian cricket into a headlining professional career in England which triggered championship glory for Lancashire and saw him, at 39, shock and skittle the young recordbreaker Don Bradman.This is a truly compelling story of one of cricket's most mysterious heroes.