Growing Up Asian in Australia by Alice Pung (ed)
$29.95 AUD
Category: Australiana | Series: Growing Up
Asian-Australians have often been written about by outsiders, as outsiders. In this collection, compiled by award-winning author Alice Pung, they tell their own stories with verve, courage and a large dose of humour. These are not predictable tales of food, festivals and traditional dress. The food is h ...Show more
Beating About the Bush by Len Beadell
$22.99 AUD
Category: Australiana
Len Beadell's classic account of the building of the famous Gunbarrel Highway across Central Australia in which he recounts in his own colourful style the outstanding events of its construction.
The Wonder of Little Things by Vince Copley, Lea McInerney
$27.99 AUD
Category: Australiana
A First Nations Elder shares his extraordinary story of finding kindness in the midst of prejudice, and joy in living life to the full 'A powerful tale that tells a different story of our country' Bruce Pascoe'A great Australian book about a great Australian' Paul Kennedy'Told with heart' Ali Cobby Ecke ...Show more
The Bush - Travels in the Heart of Australia by Don Watson
$45.00 AUD
Category: Australiana | Reading Level: very good
Most Australians live in cities and cling to the coastal fringe, yet our sense of what an Australian is - or should be - is drawn from the vast and varied inland called the bush. But what do we mean by 'the bush', and how has it shaped us? Starting with his forebears' battle to drive back nature and eke ...Show more
Aboriginal Place Names by Reed A W
$20.99 AUD
Category: Australiana | Series: Aboriginal library
A comprehensive collection of Aboriginal names from all over Australia, and their derivations. Thousands of place names are listed, each followed by the state it is found in and its meaning. There is also a dictionary that gives the Aboriginal translations for common English words.
The Voice to Parliament Handbook: All the Detail You Need by Thomas Mayo, Kerry O'Brien
$16.99 AUD
Category: Australiana
The Voice to Parliament Handbook is an easy-to-follow guide for the millions of Australians who have expressed support for the Uluru Statement from the Heart, but want to better understand what a Voice to Parliament actually means. 'We invite you to walk with us in a movement of the Australian people f ...Show more
Noorn: An old story retold by Kim Scott, Ryan Brown, Wirlomin Noongar Language and Stories Project
$24.99 AUD
Category: Australiana | Series: Wirlomin Noongar Language and Stories Project Ser.
This story comes from the wise and ancient language of the First People of the Western Australian south coast. Noorn is a story of alliances between humans and other living creatures, in this case a snake. It tells of how protective relationships can be nurtured by care and respect. (Series: Wirlomin No ...Show more
Ngaawily Nop: An old story retold by Kim Scott, Joyce Cockles, Roma Winmar, Wirlomin Noongar Language and Stories Project
$24.99 AUD
Category: Australiana | Series: Wirlomin Noongar Language and Stories Project Ser.
This story comes from the wise and ancient language of the First People of the Western Australian south coast. A boy goes looking for his uncle. He discovers family and home at the ocean's edge, and finds himself as well. Ngaawily Nop is a story of country and family and belonging. (Series: Wirlomin Noo ...Show more