The only book on the notorious Mohamed Haneef case, by the one journalist who stayed on it from day one. Exclusive interviews with Dr Haneef, Commissioner Keelty, ex-Attorney General Ruddock, and Federal Police leaks. Something unsettling for everyone in the miscarriage that started the Howard government's slide.
Gleeful, gloomy, mischievous and manic, our canine friends often mirror our moods. In this collection of verse Barbara Blackman, best-selling author of Glass after Glass, displays acerbic wit and playful charm to capture the unique place of dogs in our lives and language. Dog lovers may recognise themselves and their companions among the lines
There is much more to the Garden than the living collection on open air display. This beautiful hardcover book provides a fascinating insight into the rich and colourful history of the Garden through intriguing stories and over 200 images from the Garden’s early years to its world-class status today.
This comprehensive history reveals the trailblazers and characters who carved out a lifestylefrom the mountains, living through blizzards, bushfires and landslides.
The first paperback edition of this popular favourite commemorates the 90th birthday of Emily Pankhurst, wife and cook to Clarrie on his cattle droving adventures from the vast Territory stations to railheads in Queensland. A big illustrated book that brings the outback to life in yarns, memories, photos and paintings.
From the author of "Such is Life", this book challenges us with death deceit, the vagaries of marriage and the embarassing brutality of pioneering encounters with Aborigines. With an introduction, envoi and notes by Frances Devlin Glass.
One of Australia's best loved classics, in constant demand for students and general readers. The new Halstead Classics edition is the best paperback edition ever published, and the only one in print. The annotations explain its many treats with learning and humour.
In The Human Condition, Tony explores concepts in human nature like competition, loyalty, trust, and much more. Delving deeply into the many facets of humanity by drawing on examples from history, life and art, it is a comprehensive interpretation of what it is to be human.
Is there life after death? Near death experiences—people coming back from the dead with tales from the other side—have become a worldwide phenomenon. In this book, Rev John Spooner combines expert research, gripping first hand testimony, analysis of scripture and accounts