This first-ever collection of stories about Aussie truckers captures the humor, tragedy, and fascinating history of their world. The trucker's job—so vital to everyday life—makes for a diverse treasur
Taking a fresh, bold, and alternative approach to vegan cooking without the substitutes, this cookbook showcases more than 100 fully vegan recipes, many of which have South Asian influences. With a ja
Anh Do's inspirational story about his family's incredible escape from war-torn Vietnam and his childhood in Australia, told especially for children. Giant waves crashed down on our little boat. I was
Following the runaway success of the original edition, this unique book collects the rest of Banksy’s graffiti from the last five years. With more than 100 different locations highlighted and color ph
A unique volume of speeches and occasional pieces written entirely by former Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating?Books of speeches are rarely published as a compendium of work by one person. After
Expressing the passion felt for pets using all 26 letters of the alphabet accompanied by rhymes, colorful illustrations, and informative text, this tribute to cats explores the feline obsession in a f
Touching on family, forgiveness, sport, and making peace with tragedy, this narrative captures the lives of two unlikely friends from very different backgrounds. Dan Snyder was not a sure thing in pro
This book examines what it means to be a professional in human service work, and how to develop excellence in professional practice. The authors explain the dynamics of human service organisations. Th
A landmark history of Australian war journalism, this record examines how wars have been reported over time, how audiences have responded to this coverage, and how journalists cope with the trauma of
After the September 11, 2001 attacks, security became the dominant theme of Australian foreign policy. This book describes how foreign policy has evolved since Federation and how it is made. It explai
Covering the essential tactic and art of striking with a series of blows, this guide illustrates how today's best mixed martial arts fighters have discovered the devastating effect of "punches in bunc
Ricky Thomas, his brother Doug, and his sister Polly spend their summer holidays in the coffee walk surrounding their grandparents’ country home in Dallas, Jamaica. Above the children the leaves of th
From the surprising science behind everyday life to the mysteries on the frontiers of scientific discovery, this quiz book for all ages explores anything and everything in a fun, user-friendly format.
Revealing a side of the famed city that tourists rarely experience, this handbook uncovers a hidden realm of ghosts, apparitions, and paranormal phenomena in San Francisco. The guide delves into the h
The stories of eight diverse social justice movements?including the Alberta College of Social Workers, the Calgary Raging Grannies, Oxfam Canada, and the Youth Project of Halifax?are shared in this un
The life of Aaron Rodgers, quarterback of the Super Bowl XLV champion Green Bay Packers, is a remarkable story of patience, perseverance, and resolve. Relive this journey to greatness—highlighted by l
A completely revised new edition of this classic handbook of native plants found from Newcastle to Nowra. With 1,400 color photographs and its authoritative text, this is a magnificent reference for a
In clothing, Bermuda Shorts are a kind of casual formal wear ? and in this collection of essays, Bermuda Shorts is the perfect metaphor for James J. Patterson’s fundamentally serious but playful liter
Some of the world's most famous cellists as well as up-and-coming talents are the subject of this extraordinary record. Drawing on years of candid photographic documentation at festivals, workshops, c
Spanning from the 1800s to 2005, and featuring exceptional short stories from 28 of Canada's most prominent fiction writers, this unique anthology explores the nature of the human-dog bond through wri
Featuring designs to dress up any bed, this crochet resource features six patterns for stitching bed linens to accent a bedroom or guestroom. Patterns include dimensions for king-, queen-, and full-si
Caillou’s friend Sarah has a magnifying glass. She shows Caillou how it makes everything in the garden look bigger. Caillou becomes a jungle explorer and uses the magnifying glass to make butterflies
Returning to a childhood marred by the Second World War, this revealing ensemble revisits the streets, shore, and woods that belonged to the resort town of Scarborough. In clear, quick-moving colloqui
Designed to both entertain and teach valuable lessons from United States history, this book follows two young detectives as they solve mysteries from the nation's past. Ninth in a popular series, this
How do science, and decisions that scientists make, affect us? What are the universal problems facing modern science? How are these issues dealt with in different societies? This series explores our r
Focused on the daily personal application of spiritual ideas, this text consists of excerpts and aphorisms from a working fourth way group in Oslo, Norway. The content is directed towards both readers
The ultimate hockey insider shares the lowdown on the personalities, the dressing room banter, the chalktalk, and the sweat-stained passion behind eight of the most famous goals that changed ice hocke
Bound in a lavishly illustrated cover that renders it suitable for gift-giving, a treasury of devotional writings, prayers, and spiritual insights draws on the examples of Christian women saints, in a
As a former rock magazine editor, editor of Australian Playboy, creator of Nation Review's cult hero J.J. McRoach, official Australian 'minder' to Dr. Hunter S. Thompson and leader of the Australian M
Beautifully recorded lullabies from around the world are sung in the language of origin along with an illustrated bedtime story?in English, Spanish, and French?about an imaginary journey to unknown la
Ford Madox Ford published 13 volumes of poetry between 1893 and 1936 - crucial transitional years in the evolution of modern poetry. This selection of his verse traces his development from the hauntin
Two foundational texts, enhanced by a third, "The Nature of Buddhist Art," are concerned not only with providing a language for reading the artistic and linguistic symbols for Buddhism, but also show
iSeries Navigator is a favorite tool of operators and administrators—who use it with great success—but many programmers have missed the great programming tools that is provides! This book introduces y
Now with the complete trilogy of The Imitation of Christ, Consolations for My Soul, and Meeting the Master in the Garden, The Crossroad Publishing Company offers William Griffin's compilation of the h
Using Shakespeare's sonnets,?this book?shows how the involuntary expression of language is suffused with cultural intent, how much the rhythms of the past permeate the present?and how many lost friend
From clean-up solutions to storage ideas to inventive cost-cutting strategies, and everything in between, this book will truly help you keep your sanity in the classroom! Use the creative suggestions
A chronicle of the fascinating early years of Horatio Nelson and Emma Lyon. Both determined to rise from obscurity, they set about making their ways through the world with corresponding recklessness a
The explosive and controversial film version of El crimen del Padro Amaro moves the action of the original novel from nineteenth-century Portugal to modern Mexico. Both worlds share a rigid provincial
Examining in great detail six veterans of the sport who have helped bring closed-wheel racing into the homes of millions of fans nationwide, this book features detailed personal profiles and biographi
An in-depth sociological study, this book examines the current state of the black community in America and advances theories for improving its quality of life. Exploring issues that confront black Ame
