Australia - Culture Smart!: the essential guide to customs & culture (Paperback)

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“Culture Smart! has come to the rescue of hapless travellers, Sunday Times Travel -…the perfect introduction to the weird, wonderful and downright odd quirks and customs of various countries, Global Travel -…full of fascinating, as well as common sense, tips to help you avoid embarrassing faux pas, Observer -…as useful as they are entertaining, Easy Jet Magazine -…offer glimpses into the psyche of a faraway world, New York Times.”

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A Commonwealth of Thieves: The Improbable Birth of Australia (Paperback)

From Publishers Weekly
Keneally (Schindler’s List) offers a novelistic chronicle of the founding of the colony now known as Australia, focusing on the first five years, 1788 to 1793, when the initial flotillas of boats carrying convicts, their military guard and administrators arrived in New South Wales. At the book’s center is the relationship between Arthur Phillip, the pragmatic first governor, and Woolawarre Bennelong, the Aborigine who eventually served as a liaison between the (more…)

Colors of Australia (Colors of the World) (Paperback)

From School Library JournalGr 2-5–Twelve double-page spreads cover a few specifics about these countries in a typeface and vocabulary best suited to middle school students, but without enough information for that audience. Both books are organized by colors that represent various aspects of the countries. The illustrations, watercolors in broad strokes, are pretty enough but not very informative. Germany begins with an introduction and outline map that shows its location in the world (more…)

The Australia Stories (Hardcover)

From Publishers Weekly
Pierce uses a family’s intriguing history to produce a thoughtful, evocative portrait of Australia in this compelling first novel consisting of a collection of semi-autobiographical interlocking short stories. The narrator is a young American named Sam Browne, who returns to Australia, his mother’s homeland, where he spent a year of his youth. His mysterious grandmother died alone in the Blue Mountains; years later, Sam’s mother is to repeat her own mother’s h (more…)

The Rough Guide to Australia 8 (Rough Guide Travel Guides) (Paperback)

The Rough Guide to Australia, now in its eighth edition, is your indispensable guide to one of the most unforgettable countries on earth. The guide opens with the full- colour introduction bursting with ”what not to miss”, from travelling the magnificent great ocean road to catching the Manly ferry across Sydney harbour. The main chapters of the guide, arranged by region, provide detailed coverage of all the attractions from glamorous Sydney to the rugged grandeur of the Red Centre. (more…)

National Geographic Traveler: Australia (3rd Edition) (Paperback)

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“The pictures are, well, National Geographic quality: panoramic vistas, slice-of-life-situations, interesting wildlife.” ?Arizona Republic “It’s like reading and looking at a really in-depth National Geographic essay.” ?Seattle Times

A jewel of the Southern Hemisphere, Australia offers visitors a fascinating blend of gorgeous beaches, dramatic Outback vistas, unique animal and plant life, and glittering cosmopolitan cities. In National Geographic Traveler: Australia (more…)

Australia For Dummies (Dummies Travel) (Paperback)

From the Outback to the Great Barrier Reef to glorious, sophisticated cities like Sydney, this guide helps you find the Australian adventures and attractions that are right for you, whether you’d like to cuddle a koala, explore a shipwreck, swim with whale sharks, or climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It gives you the scoop on: The mysterious Uluru (Ayers Rock) in Red Center that has awed people for thousands of years Where to spot all kinds of wildlife, including kangaro (more…)

Fodor’s Australia 2009 (Fodor’s Gold Guides) (Paperback)

Fodor’s. For Choice Travel Experiences.Fodor’s helps you unleash the possibilities of travel by providing the insightful tools you need to experience the trips you want. While you’re at the helm, Fodor’s offers the assurance of our expertise, the guarantee of selectivity, and the choice details that truly define a destination. It’s like having a friend in Australia!•Updated annually, Fodor’s Australia 2009 provides the most accurate and up-to-date information available i (more…)

Big Rain Coming (Hardcover)

From Publishers Weekly
This well-crafted picture book from an Australian team brings the dry and dusty reaches of the outback straight to American readers. On Sunday, Old Stephen, a white-bearded Aborigine, predicts rain, but it takes all week to arrive. With each day that passes, anticipation builds like the dark clouds on the horizon and everyone struggles to keep cool. On Monday, “The night was so warm Rosie’s kids dragged their beds outside to maybe feel some breeze while they s (more…)

Australia the People (Lands, Peoples, and Cultures) (Paperback)

This work is intended for children aged 9-14 years. How do people survive in Australia’s outback? “Australia the People” takes children on a journey through the country’s Aboriginal heritage, European colonisation and modern life. Spectacular colour photographs introduce children to the lifestyles of Australia’s multicultural society. Topics include: the history, lifestyles, and celebrations of Australia’s Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders; the arrival of European convicts an (more…)