Author: Les Hall
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780648570714
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 160
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Book Description
In November 2019, a simply stunning new book, "The Magic of Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve - a celebration of Art and Nature", hit the shelves. Tim Flannery describes the book as "science by stealth" as it takes the reader on a journey of the Reserve through the eyes of the region's finest artists, scientists, naturalists and storytellers. This book depicts the flora, fauna and fungi of the beloved rainforest reserve and describes the fascinating diversity of the natural systems within it.What is truly unique about this beautiful hardcover publication is that it has no photographs. Instead, it is illustrated with 126 original artworks of watercolour, acrylic, oils and carvings. Sixteen renowned artists and eleven scientists have come together to offer their impressions of this diverse living botanical museum. What is even more remarkable is that the artists and scientists have made their contribution in kind: all profits from the book will support projects that benefit the Mary Cairncross Reserve. These projects will be carried out by the Friends of Mary Cairncross Assoc.This book is the brainchild of beloved local scientist and artist in his own right, Dr Les Hall AM. Sadly, Les passed away before the book was completed.Many renowned artists have contributed to the book including Jinibara Elder Noel Blair, Gubbi Gubbi Elder Lyndon Davis, and award-winning artists Jim Cox, Sally Elmer, Peter Hudson, Michael Oberhofer and many more. It also includes several artworks by the editor Dr Les Hall.
Author: Europa Publications
Publisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 9781857431797
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 644
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Book Description
Accurate and reliable biographical information essential to anyone interested in the world of literature TheInternational Who's Who of Authors and Writersoffers invaluable information on the personalities and organizations of the literary world, including many up-and-coming writers as well as established names. With over 8,000 entries, this updated edition features: * Concise biographical information on novelists, authors, playwrights, columnists, journalists, editors, and critics * Biographical details of established writers as well as those who have recently risen to prominence * Entries detailing career, works published, literary awards and prizes, membership, and contact addresses where available * An extensive listing of major international literary awards and prizes, and winners of those prizes * A directory of major literary organizations and literary agents * A listing of members of the American Academy of Arts and Letters
Author: Rana Foroohar
Publisher: Currency
ISBN: 0553447254
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 402
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Is Wall Street bad for Main Street America? "A well-told exploration of why our current economy is leaving too many behind." —The New York Times In looking at the forces that shaped the 2016 presidential election, one thing is clear: much of the population believes that our economic system is rigged to enrich the privileged elites at the expense of hard-working Americans. This is a belief held equally on both sides of political spectrum, and it seems only to be gaining momentum. A key reason, says Financial Times columnist Rana Foroohar, is the fact that Wall Street is no longer supporting Main Street businesses that create the jobs for the middle and working class. She draws on in-depth reporting and interviews at the highest rungs of business and government to show how the “financialization of America”—the phenomenon by which finance and its way of thinking have come to dominate every corner of business—is threatening the American Dream. Now updated with new material explaining how our corrupted financial system propelled Donald Trump to power, Makers and Takers explores the confluence of forces that has led American businesses to favor balance-sheet engineering over the actual kind, greed over growth, and short-term profits over putting people to work. From the cozy relationship between Wall Street and Washington, to a tax code designed to benefit wealthy individuals and corporations, to forty years of bad policy decisions, she shows why so many Americans have lost trust in the system, and why it matters urgently to us all. Through colorful stories of both “Takers,” those stifling job creation while lining their own pockets, and “Makers,” businesses serving the real economy, Foroohar shows how we can reverse these trends for a better path forward.
Author: Roff Martin Smith
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 9781426202292
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 404
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Book Description
A popular series of guidebooks for the modern-day traveler offering information on cities and countries around the world continues, presenting up-to-date backgrounds and descriptions, detailed maps, hundreds of photographs, and much more, including walking and driving tours, visitor information directories, and cultural sidebars.
Author: Ranald McMaster
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780646992907
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 125
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Book Description
'Outback Creative' - the premier self-titled artwork book, was created to preserve the energy and the power of the original members in the collective. The images are accompanied by didactics (little stories), which add another dimension to the works, giving an unsual insight into the thoughts and ideas behind them.
Author: Ron Crittall
Publisher: *Frommers
ISBN: 9780470165362
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 786
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Book Description
Frommer's. The best trips start here. Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. From the Outback to the Great Barrier Reef and everywhere in between, let our expert authors guide you around Down Under. Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not. Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget. Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.
Author: George McDonald
Publisher: MacMillan Publishing Company
ISBN: 9780028614090
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 606
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Book Description
Completely rewritten, this guide proves that one doesn't have to spend a fortune to have the vacation of a lifetime down under. This guide shows readers how to get there without going broke, where to stay, and where to find terrific local dining and pubs. It all comes complete with detailed, accurate maps, a complete sightseeing guide, and recommendations on the best beaches, bush walks, snorkeling and affordable diving. Maps.
Author: Europa Publications
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781857434286
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 844
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An invaluable source of information on the personalities and organizations of the literary world.
Author: João Biehl
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691157391
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 454
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Book Description
A people-centered approach to global health When People Come First critically assesses the expanding field of global health. It brings together an international and interdisciplinary group of scholars to address the medical, social, political, and economic dimensions of the global health enterprise through vivid case studies and bold conceptual work. The book demonstrates the crucial role of ethnography as an empirical lantern in global health, arguing for a more comprehensive, people-centered approach. Topics include the limits of technological quick fixes in disease control, the moral economy of global health science, the unexpected effects of massive treatment rollouts in resource-poor contexts, and how right-to-health activism coalesces with the increased influence of the pharmaceutical industry on health care. The contributors explore the altered landscapes left behind after programs scale up, break down, or move on. We learn that disease is really never just one thing, technology delivery does not equate with care, and biology and technology interact in ways we cannot always predict. The most effective solutions may well be found in people themselves, who consistently exceed the projections of experts and the medical-scientific, political, and humanitarian frameworks in which they are cast. When People Come First sets a new research agenda in global health and social theory and challenges us to rethink the relationships between care, rights, health, and economic futures.
Author: João Biehl
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 1400846803
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 455
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Book Description
A people-centered approach to global health When People Come First critically assesses the expanding field of global health. It brings together an international and interdisciplinary group of scholars to address the medical, social, political, and economic dimensions of the global health enterprise through vivid case studies and bold conceptual work. The book demonstrates the crucial role of ethnography as an empirical lantern in global health, arguing for a more comprehensive, people-centered approach. Topics include the limits of technological quick fixes in disease control, the moral economy of global health science, the unexpected effects of massive treatment rollouts in resource-poor contexts, and how right-to-health activism coalesces with the increased influence of the pharmaceutical industry on health care. The contributors explore the altered landscapes left behind after programs scale up, break down, or move on. We learn that disease is really never just one thing, technology delivery does not equate with care, and biology and technology interact in ways we cannot always predict. The most effective solutions may well be found in people themselves, who consistently exceed the projections of experts and the medical-scientific, political, and humanitarian frameworks in which they are cast. When People Come First sets a new research agenda in global health and social theory and challenges us to rethink the relationships between care, rights, health, and economic futures.
