Nov 15, 2024 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Adelaide, Australian, History, Language \ Culture \ Linguistics, Reference, South Australia
ISBN 978-1-923333-42-0
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The Silent Witness To The Events And People Of Birdwood
Blumberg Hill is the fourth in a projected series of seven books focussing on some South Australians – why they came, what they and their descendants did, and why the State is better for their achievements.
Author Richard Maerschel’s aim is to shine a light onto several unknowns, to propose answers to some hard questions, and to correct a few misconceptions.
His subjects are mainly 19th century German-speaking migrants, their relations with Anglo-Saxons and Irish, and rural transport and communications. For this series so far Richard has written over 800 pages with hundreds of references, photos and maps.
Available week of 18th November 2024
Oct 9, 2024 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Education Studies & Teaching, History, Reference, Victoria
ISBN 978-1-923265-13-4
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The Intriguing Meanings Behind the Academic Hat
Have you ever wondered why the academic hat is so peculiar?
How did it become a square hat with a tail? And why is it worn at graduation ceremonies around the world?
This book explores the mystery behind the academic hat so you can begin to recognise its historical roots.
The Hat and Tail delves into mathematics, astronomy, and mythical stories in search of insights. It successfully links these to the reasons for the hat’s eccentricities.
The Hat and Tail will open your eyes to astonishing research that has rarely been explained before. It is a unique book that will equip you with a true understanding of the mystery so many accept but do not understand.
So, if you want to grasp how this hat encompasses all of what the university represents, this will be an exciting read.
Aug 5, 2024 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Business, Reference, Social Sciences \ Politics \ Government, Victoria
ISBN 978-1-923214-04-0
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How the Rich get richer while the Poor stay poor
A philosophical deconstruction of the Australian taxation system and its principles
Our Australian taxation system is an impressive clockwork-like machine with its origins in pre-Victorian times; designed on pre-Victorian principles and with pre-Victorian efficiency. Its workings today, even though falling far short of what is needed in this electronic age, are kept in working order at great expense to the Australian Community.
The author for 34 years was just a worker in Maintenance tasked with keeping everything running as previously. All his pleadings for updating and improving existing plant and functions were met with a glazed silence and just ignored. Instead he made notes of his observations and described in detail the issues causing concern and how a particular function might be made to work more efficiently or, in many cases, retired from service.
This book might easily be taken for a report by a Royal Commission set up for the purpose of looking into and reporting on its inequity, its inefficiency and its complexity. But such Royal Commissions and enquires were held and even examined the issues just mentioned but were unable to formulate the findings and recommendations our author makes in this book.
Jul 26, 2024 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Adelaide, Australian, Education Studies & Teaching, Language \ Culture \ Linguistics, Reference, Social Sciences \ Politics \ Government, South Australia
ISBN 978-1-923265-39-4
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THE WORLD’S YOUNGEST NATION
South Sudan: The World’s Youngest Nation is full of fast facts and cultural information aimed to help South Sudanese people who are living in Australia connect to their homeland’s past and present. This guide highlights the country’s journey, its cultural heritage in a quick yet comprehensive way.
About the Author
David Jock Nhial is a dedicated and compassionate social worker and author with extensive experience in helping individuals and communities. With a strong academic background, including a bachelor’s degree in Humanities, a Master’s Degree in Social Work, and various other qualifications related to child wellbeing and youth work, he is known for his empathy, excellent communication skills, and deep commitment to social justice. His achievements include publishing two children’s books, contributing chapters to notable publications, and being a finalist in the 2012 Pride of Australia Medal in the Fair Go category.
David conducted extensive research, including surveys with South Sudanese youth in Australia, to understand their struggles with cultural identity and adaptation. He found that many young South Sudanese in Australia have limited knowledge about their homeland. The information written here seeks to bridge that gap by providing valuable insights into South Sudan’s culture, history, and the journey to independence.
Through his book, South Sudan – The World’s Youngest Nation, David aims to inspire young readers to embrace their cultural heritage and understand the importance of unity and diversity. This work seeks to educate young readers about the Republic of South Sudan, which became an independent nation after separating from Sudan. David hopes to empower the next generation of South Sudanese youth, particularly those living in the diaspora, by helping them understand their cultural heritage, the history of their nation, and the significance of its independence.
Jul 25, 2024 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Beauty, Grooming & Style, Manual \ Training Material, Miscellaneous, Reference, Self-help \ Personal Development
ISBN 978-1-923214-97-2
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How to do anything with style
Discover the secrets to living life with elegance and charm in Tea with the Dutchess!
Have you ever dreamed of mastering the art of sophistication and glamour?
Does a life of style tickle your fancy?
Are you ready to ignite your inner princess?
Get prepared to unleash your inner royalty as you delve into this enchanting world. From charming tea parties, to spellbinding candlelit soirées the Dutchess will unveil the secrets to captivate your guests with grace, the intricacies of hosting parties, transforming your humble abode into your own palace and indulging in a life of opulence —all while keeping your feet humbly on the ground but ensuring your crown never loses its shine!
About the Author
Kate Gawi is an accredited interior designer, who alongside her husband operates Architeria Architects and Interior Designers in Melbourne, Australia.
Kate has designed the interior for some of the most opulent and luxurious homes in Australia. She has studied art history and interior design and there is nothing dearer to her than creating beautiful homes and an equivalent lifestyle.
When Kate is not designing, decorating, or entertaining she will be found in her tea house, sipping on an Earl Grey while reading historical novels. Kate’s family has rarely witnessed a birthday without the pomp and circumstance, many times with themes resembling a bygone era.
Her European upbringing made her appreciate art and architecture and as a natural storyteller and a self-proclaimed lifestyle connoisseur Kate’s first book had to be about creating beautiful environments and how do it in style.
Jul 18, 2024 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Health & Wellbeing, Psychology \ Mental Health, Reference, Self-help \ Personal Development, Western Australia
ISBN 978-1-923214-22-4
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Changing the direction of your life to be resilient.
Everyone has challenges in their life, this is part of a normal life. Resilience is the ability to experience
these challenges and keep living a good life. It is not having a perfect life, it is more not getting derailed by the challenges and stuck in them.
Resilience is often marketed as a bunch of strategies like mindfulness, self-care, gratitude, and ‘boom’ you are resilient. These approaches generally don’t work. That is because they don’t address the problems in your life and they don’t give you a reason to do the work. They don’t answer questions like: Why should I engage in healthy relationships or mindfulness? Why should I forgive someone? Why am I so angry? A self-care walk is lovely to do, but you have to understand why you are going on the walk and do something about that.
This book will help you to understand your challenging experiences, and why some have impacted you and others have not. You will see why you set poor boundaries, give up on things too easily, or have conflict in relationships. It will also help you to develop better coping skills – embracing both your emotions and your practical side to work though challenges. Most importantly, this book will help you to redefine your worth. When you understand your value, you will work to change what is not working in your life.
Once you make different choices, you will experience a turning point. This is when you turn away from the current path you are on and start to travel on a more helpful one. These turning points aren’t always large changes, but they are enough to help you to live a resilient life. I hope through reading this book you experience your own turning points, and that you get to live the life you want. Life can throw some big challenges, but if you know how to manage them you can be resilient.
About the Author
Dr Mandie Shean has completed a Bachelor of Education (primary), Bachelor of Arts with First Class
Honours (Psychology), and combined Masters/PhD in community psychology (Resilience in adolescence)
at Edith Cowan University.
She is a registered teacher and psychologist. She has worked as a primary teacher for 20 years, a school psychologist in government schools, and a lecturer in the School of Education at Edith Cowan University (ECU). She is currently working in a K-12 school as the College Psychologist and holds an adjunct position at ECU.
Mandie’s research and practice is focused on increasing family, student, and teacher wellbeing. She believes in developing healthy community that support individuals to the be the best version of themselves
