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One of a series, this book introduces children to the world of Australian animals and the varied habitats they call home: from backyard to beach, from damp rain forest to dry outback. ... Read more

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One of a series, this book introduces children to the world of Australian animals and the varied habitats they call home: from backyard to beach, from damp rain forest to dry outback. ... Read more

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One of a series, this book introduces children to the world of Australian animals and the varied habitats they call home: from backyard to beach, from damp rain forest to dry outback. ... Read more

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Guide to the poisonous animals of Australia. ... Read more

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compact field guide packed with info and pics
Covering the frogs of the entire comtinent, this book is surpisingly compact (great for taking in the field) yet packs in the information and photographs! I found it extremely helpful in the field as there are often several photographs of each species- which helps in identification of species often variable in appearance throughout their range.Great book, containing all the usual field guide info and more! ... Read more

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Ages 5 to 9 years. This book examines the Outback habitat and the adaptations that its resident wildlife have made over time to live in this harsh environment, and outlines the variety of plants and animals found in Australian Outback Food Chains. ... Read more

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For many Australians, there are two great passions: sport and ‘taking the piss’. This book is about national identity – and especially about Australia’s image as a sporting country. Whether reverent or not, any successful national image has to reflect something about the reality of the country. But it is also influenced by the reasons that people have for encouraging particular images – and by the conflicts between differing views of national identity, and of sport.

Buffeted by these elements, both the extent of Australian sports madness and the level of stirring have varied considerably over time. While many refer to long-lasting factors, such as the amount of sunshine, this book argues that the ebb and flow of sporting images are strongly linked to current views of national identity. Starting from Archer’s win in the first Melbourne Cup in 1861, it traces the importance of trade unions in the formation of Australian Rules, the success of a small rural town in holding one of the world’s foremost running races, and the win-from-behind of a fat arsed wombat knocking off the official mascots of Sydney 2000.

This book was based on a special issue of  Soccer and Society.

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Despite the disproportionate success numbers of Indigenous Australian participants in Australia sports, there is little significant media or academic analysis of Indigenous people in sport, particularly in popular and scholarly writings within the critical frame of Indigenous Australian Studies. This book provides a much needed critique which deconstructs 'mainstream' understandings. This book was published as a special issue of "Sport in Society". ... Read more

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Over the past 30 years Australia has experienced ongoing economic and social change. During this time many Australians might have felt liberated by the freer economic and social environment. At the same time, though, many more Australians have felt their lives becoming more precarious and come to see themselves in danger of social exclusion.

Weighing up Australian Values explains why so many Australians feel a greater sense of risk and suggests some positive new directions in social policy designed to anticipate and help people address risk. The book does not identify 'risk' as a negative; instead it argues that converting risk into opportunity requires a co-ordinated policy response.

In his book Howe rejects the emphasis being placed on personal responsibility and morality in much of contemporary social policy discourse. He argues that society needs to give more attention to anticipating risks as they emerge for people across the life course, and governments should be developing policy responses that will enable people to convert risk into opportunity.

Weighing up Australian Values emphasizes the importance of 'time sovereignty'--that is the capacity of people to bank time so that they can vary their work commitments in the light of caring responsibilities, their need for further education and training or because they may at certain periods be carrying more community leadership responsibility. It is a book of big ideas such as the need for 'learning accounts', as well as new institutional arrangements that help people to manage difficult transitions in life. ... Read more

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Accounting for Tastes is the most systematic and substantial study of Australian cultural tastes, preferences and activities ever published. While based on the findings of a survey, the book also includes transcripts from interviews where respondents talk freely about what governs their tastes and preferences in home furnishings, music, books, sports, television programs, and art. It is a book that makes a substantial contribution to the empirical and policy-oriented social inquiry into questions of cultural practices and preferences. ... Read more

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Aussie True Blue
Australia and Australians are truely unique to the world.They see thingsdifferently, express them differently and seem as laid back as theiraccent.This book lets you share in the Australian lifestyle and throughimages produced with Tony Bennet's words you can see, touch and taste theAustralian lifestyle.Everyone should experience a little of the Land DownUnder and if you can't afford the plane ticket this book is the next bestthing.Sit back in a comfortable chair, take the phone off your hook andget lost in Australia.Share a few hours with the regular Aussie andrelax. ... Read more

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An excellent social analysis of Australian sporting culture
Stoddart identified sociological issues facing Australian sport back in the early 1980's, and his prophecies have been seen to come true.This book provides an excellent analyses of issues plaguing major and minorAustralian sports, including how issues such as class, gender, the mediaand corporate sponsorship have contributed to post-modern Australiansporting culture.Very easy to read, making it an excellent book foranyone interested in Australian sports sociology, and especially academics. Highly recommended. ... Read more

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This study describes the forces and pressures that encouraged or impeded Australians' enjoyment of sand and surf, from early enjoyment of bathing, through nearly a century of repressive restrictions, to freedom won in the face of drawn-out opposition. These provocative arguments will stimulate debate on the concept of national identity appropriate for a new Australian century and promote a deeper understanding of an aspect of life in Australia that is cherished by many who live there. ... Read more