This basic primer covers the nuts and bolts of developing all types of real estate, including multifamily, office, retail, and industrial projects. Thoroughly updated, this new edition includes numero
With the powerful, rhythmic sounds of Aboriginal English and Kokatha language woven through the narrative, Mazin Grace is the inspirational story of a feisty girl who refuses to be told who she is, de
A powerful novel about Australia’s frontier history, the story follows a successful trader and merchant in Sydney in the late 1870s. “Young James” Beckett believes he has put his past behind him, but
Ungaretti’s beautiful biography is a splendid poetic portrait of the spirit of the first half of this century, in Italy and in the whole of Europe. This is the first time anywhere that all of the poet
Both touchingly comical and extremely provocative, this novel deals with ennui in Quebec and the intellectual alienation of a disenchanted hero, Herve Jodoin. Jodoin has come to Saint Joachim to work
This classic play has been translated before, but only into a pallid approximation of the original joual. Scots, however, is an energetic and earthy vernacular with a distinctive sound system equal t
Presenting a rare perspective on contemporary small-town Ireland, this lyrical collection of short stories is rooted in the gay and lesbian culture of the country. It presents a host of fascinating ch
A timeless guide to investing, this reference provides the tools for understanding all aspects of?one’s personal finances. Written for the self-directed investor, it discusses fundamental topics such
Melding exclusive interviews with scrupulous research, this account covers the compelling psychological riddles, inspired investigations, and sensational plot twists of 13 intriguing contemporary homi
An honest appraisal of the systemic and specific failings of 16 years of successive Labor Party governments, this account provides a valuable insight into the changing political landscape in Australia
Peter Ruehl’s humorous columns on life, family, and politics have been one of the Australian Financial Review’s most beloved and prominent features for more than two decades. His irreverent wit and ab
So You Want Media Coverage? is a refreshingly simple, user-friendly guide to getting publicity for your business, organisation, event or cause - whether a school fete, a new-product release or the lau
Inspired by the word ?red,” this?collection of poems written by black British writers?including both established authors and new, exciting poets?explores the subjects and ideas stirred by a single tri
With modesty and conviction, this edition offers a viewpoint seldomly considered: an unusual and exceptionally clear insight into Shakespeare’s philosophy. Appreciating the danger Shakespeare faced in
A consistent best seller since the first edition was published in 1979, selling thousands of copies each year. This is perhaps the most popular Orthodox prayer book published in the English language,
A remarkably simple and yet profoundly deep narrative, this translation is an introduction to the remote world of the 19th-century Altai: a mountainous region of southern Siberia possessing unique flo
The icon of the Mother of God ?Quick to Hear” is widely venerated throughout the Orthodox world; a copy of the icon?brought from Mount Athos to Russia in 1877?survived both a fire and the destruction
Arguing that human beings yearn to be rooted in something greater than themselves and to know enduring joy and peace whatever the circumstances, this classic early-20th-century text examines higher co
Many lovers of literature are familiar, through Dostoyevsky’s works, with the concept of the Russian "Staretz," or spiritual elder, and this biography offers a vivid portrayal of an authentic Staretz,
Beautifully illustrated, this book showcases extraordinary development projects in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. Each is a winner in the Urban Land Institute’s 2011 Awards f
Offering a rich harvest of recent poems, this collection displays the wit, intellectual agility, and arresting beauty for which the author is renowned. This anthology is full of stories that?confront
Showcasing for the first time selections from a notable online anthology, this volume captures New Zealand’s most exciting and memorable poetry in book form. The result is an indispensable guide to th
Securing high-quality, affordable housing near the workplace poses a complex challenge for communities across urban America, and this book offers the best practices to advocate for the development of
Providing unique perspectives drawn from Russian Orthodox sources not easily found in the Western world, this book explores questions regarding the nature of God’s existence and the immortality of the
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
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
The European winters of 2009 and 2010 serve as inspiration for the evocative poems in this collection that anxiously yet joyfully unite the seasons and creatures of the planet. The extremity of those
A dazzling blend of intellectualism and eroticism, this poetry collection employs sumptuous, sensory language to explore a wide range of subjects—including a blood-drinking Tibetan deity, lemons in Ro
A tender work of mourning, this poetry collection?owing to the remembered words of a much-loved husband?recalls the author’s life before marriage and considers a future after her husband’s death. Imag
Samuel Johnson and James Boswell spent the autumn of 1773 touring through the Lowlands and Highlands of Scotland as far west as the islands of Skye, Raasay, Coll, Mull, Inchkenneth and Iona. Both kept
From memories of a childhood in Guyana through an elegiac exploration of the shootings at Virginia Tech University in 2006, this poetry collection journeys from youth to maturing and from continent to
With poems culled from a period of 20 years, this compilation brings together the works of English poet Peter Sansom. Having made the local and familiar his own resonant territory, Sansom explores the
These biographies of fourteen Kingitanga leaders, from Potatau to Te Rata, tell the story of the movement in its first century. Te Kingitanga documents the struggle with colonial authority, the confis
The definitive life story of New Zealand Prime Minister “Kiwi” Keith Holyoake is revealed in this deftly composed exploration of how one man was able to weather complex changes in society to stay in p
For at least two decades, people have been working together virtually, their interactions enabled and mediated by communication technology; based on years of research, this book summarizes what it tak
Blending the personal with the political, these poems explore the deleterious effects of adversity and trauma on a global scale, focusing on such subjects as immigration laws, environmental degradatio
"In this radical anthology, the work of three of Ireland's most important and best-loved contemporary poets is featured. Each has, in a different way, cleared new creative space from which to speak an
Redefining poetry through narrative, this collection of poems explores the interaction between language and plot, and combines technical skill with charged dialogue and characterization.
The Australian population is rapidly getting older, demanding important policy and service decisions. This groundbreaking book is the first to explore a 100-year history of older people in Australia f
