With poems,?stories, extracts from novels, essays, speeches, and cricket journalism, this account is a multifaceted portrait of the significance of cricket to the Caribbean and the attraction of Carib
The latest in the series,?this fourth volume showcases poetry from three very disparate voices: Harry Jones, Erin Scudder, and Chris Tse. Harry Jones’s flair for lyric is palpable in his accomplished
Incorporating diary entries and reflections, this personal account of one mother's struggles during the first 12 months of her son's life to get him to eat openly confronts the social challenges mothe
In a small town in Belgium near the French border on the morning of Saint Woelfred’s festival, dead fish lie on the ground, scattered everywhere, as if blown in by the wind. The quarries that were onc
Utilizing the techniques developed by renowned local historian W. G. Hoskins in his landmark study published 50 years ago, Local History in England, this book demonstrates how local history has evolve
Moondyne Joe was colonial Australia’s ultimate escape artist; his daring and repeated breakouts from prison drove the country’s Governor to build the infamous outlaw a special cell. When Moondyne Joe
Of interest to readers following Australian affairs and students of the effects of the global economic downturn on national economies, this small volume documents the real world costs of the financial
In this first major survey of Australian con artists, the history of?offers that are?too good to be true?and the people?who succeeded in making many believe otherwise?is explored. This entertaining an
A wonderfully witty and entertaining retelling of a little-known yet very important period of Australia’s history, this is a fictionalized account of acclaimed Australian writer Elizabeth Stead’s expe
A book-length elegy that is both grief-fugue and exploration of family psychodrama, this poetry compilation explores the poet’s feelings of loss associated with his brother’s mysterious death. A narra
Both intimate and detached, this poetry compilation delves into the politics and aesthetics of desire?sacred and profane, frantic and serene, refined and grubby. Reflecting upon the comedy of human ne
Using a surrealist’s palette of imagery, Ellie Evans’ debut poetry collection takes readers on journeys to a postapocalyptic world and a skewed 18th-century Venice, among other strange destinations. T
In Freedom, Equality and Justice in Islam, M H Kamali presents the reader with an analysis of the three concepts of freedom, equality and justice from an Islamic point of view and their manifestations
A practicable and better alternative to chemical-dependent and environmentally unsustainable cultivation practices, organic gardening prevents soil damage and results in more nutritious food as well a
It wasn't enough for Melba to become one of the greats of the Golden Age of Grand Opera. She wanted to he the greatest. Her glorious voice took her to the top; her ruthless determination to overthrow
Amid the excitement and disorder of the gold rush, Melbourne's middle class created the University of Melbourne - known to many generations as 'The Shop' - to serve the interests of its sons. The foun
In this groundbreaking book, Benezet Bujo, a leading voice in African Christian theology, offers an informed critique of Western ethics and lays the theoretical groundwork for a new African ethic. B
Drawing from the wisdom of major writers and theologians, preeminent theologian Mark A. McIntosh investigates the themes central to Christian discernment, including practice and theory, the Trinity, a
Published to coincide with the celebration of this beloved poet’s centenary, this volume contains all the poems and illustrations previously published in Mervyn Peake's much-loved Book of Nonsense in
Well-loved authors and books appear suddenly; hair-raising anecdotes and football matches become occasions for elegiac comedy; and music and domestic ritual raise ghosts. This emotionally intense poet
