The book is a reflection of the Authors childhood experiences. The Bunyip was reported to have been sighted around the Countryside of NSW but to this date has always evaded capture. No one actually refutes the creatures' existence, but no one has managed to actually capture it on film. The story is one of Social integration, both of the Aboriginal Boy and that of an Irish Immigrant family. The Chinese Man and his daughter add a touch of humour with his struggle to master the English language and his resolve to find a place in a society of scoundrels and Bullies. The book gives hope to the downtrodden and those afflicted with many of societies problems.It is a story of hope and reconciliation.

The book is a reflection of the Authors childhood experiences. The Bunyip was reported to have been sighted around the Countryside of NSW but to this date has always evaded capture. No one actually refutes the creatures' existence, but no one has managed to actually capture it on film. The story is one of Social integration, both of the Aboriginal Boy and that of an Irish Immigrant family. The Chinese Man and his daughter add a touch of humour with his struggle to master the English language and his resolve to find a place in a society of scoundrels and Bullies. The book gives hope to the downtrodden and those afflicted with many of societies problems.It is a story of hope and reconciliation.

Written by anthropologist Diane Johnson, Night Skies of Aboriginal Australia has been in demand since its publication in 1998. It is a record of the stars and planets which pass across night-time.

Medical acronyms and abbreviations offer convenience, but those countless shortcuts can often be confusing. Now a part of the popular Dorland's suite of products, this reference features thousands of terms from across various medical specialties. Its alphabetical arrangement makes for quick reference, and expanded coverage of symbols ensures they are easier to find. Effective communication plays an important role in all medical settings, so turn to this trusted volume for nearly any medical abbreviation you might encounter. - Symbols section makes it easier to locate unusual or seldom-used symbols. - Convenient alphabetical format allows you to find the entry you need more intuitively. - More than 90,000 entries and definitions. - Many new and updated entries including terminology in expanding specialties, such as Nursing; Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapies; Transcription and Coding; Computer and Technical Fields. - New section on abbreviations to avoid, including Joint Commission abbreviations that are not to be used. - Incorporates updates suggested by the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP).

In 1950, teenager Anne flees Wattle Island, desperate to make her own way in the big city. As she begins to establish her new life, though, she is faced with a choice that could destroy all she has worked so hard for. Then when tragedy strikes, establishing the Wattle Island book club is the only thing that offers her solace. Passion. Spirited librarian Grace has been writing bucket lists since she was a child, and is ticking off as many challenges as she can now that life has handed her a hefty dose of perspective. Heading to Wattle Island on one of her adventures, she is determined to uncover a long-held mystery surrounding the town's historic book club, unlocking a buried truth that has been trapped between the dusty pages of secrecy for years. Hope. All too aware of how fragile life is, Anne and Grace must come together to help the residents of Wattle Island find the bravery to move beyond the trauma that tore the book club apart. Budding relationships offer new hope, along with a library project for the town's future - but it will take more than a few lively literary debates to break the silence and heal the past.

This book showcases current research into Indigenous and minority placenames in Australia and internationally. Many of the chapters in this volume originated as papers at a Trends in Toponymy conference hosted by the University of Ballarat in 2007 that featured Australian and international speakers. The chapters in this volume provide insight into the quality of toponymic research that is being undertaken in Australia and in countries such as Canada, Finland, South Africa, New Zealand, and Norway. The research presented here draws on the disciplines of linguistics, geography, history, and anthropology. The book includes meticulous studies of placenames in central NSW and the Upper Hunter region; Gundungurra cave names; western Arnhem Land; Northern Cape York Peninsula and Mount Wheeler in Queensland; saltwater placenames around Mer in the Torres Strait; and the Kaurna in South Australia.

Principles for Riparian Lands Management reviews the science underpinning recommened management practices, and updates the Riparian Land Management Technical Guidelines published in 1999. The chapters are based on the main aspects of riparian land mangement, and summarise Australian Research and Development (R&D) from within and beyond the National Riparian Lands R&D Program, as well as related findings from overseas.