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The best of the best This essential book takes a decade of Best Australian Stories and selects the most outstanding short fiction by the country's finest writers. These stories range widely in style and subject matter: there is drama and comedy, subtlety and extravagance, tales of suspense, love, fantasy, grief and revenge. Together they showcas...
Life in the saddle - from wild brumbies of the high country to trusty stock horses of the outback and from drovers to dressage riders - a collection of heart-warming tales for horse-lovers.
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30 AUSTRALIAN STORIES FOR CHILDREN samples some of the best stories for children that Australia has to offer uaa combination of old favourites and contemporary classics in one collection aimed at upper primary school readers (7 to 11 year olds). This collection has a lively, up-beat tone that will have both children and adults chuckling. Children can read the stories themselves, while teachers and parents will find them excellent for reading aloud. Entertaining black and white illustrations from Gregory Rogers add to the enjoyment of each story. This is a collection to inspire the imaginations of Australian children and reflect what is special about growing up in Australia. 100 AUSTRALIAN POEMS FOR CHILDREN was extremely well received by teachers, librarians, booksellers and parents, and was seen to fill a gap in the market for high-quality anthologies of Australian literature for children. With 30 AUSTRALIAN STORIES FOR CHILDREN, Random House Australia will continue to meet that need.
From pioneer tales to urban myths, folklore expert Graham Seal has gathered some of the best Australian stories from around the country, and this?new edition contains?10 extra stories. Australia has a rich tradition of story telling that reflects?a unique history and experience. Great Australian Stories is the most representative collection available of the stories?Aussies tell about themselves. Graham Seal explains where the stories come from, and why even the outright lies reveal a truth of sorts.
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In-depth, behind-the-scenes profiles of favourite Australian Story features from the last four years, as chosen by the Australian Story team. "I am amazed that people remember the smallest details of the stories that have most touched them and which, in a surprising number of cases, have altered their own attitudes and choices in life." Caroline Jones Australian Story is without doubt one of the best-loved shows on the ABC. A cornerstone of Monday night viewing for 15 years, it has brought into our homes and hearts the very personal accounts of our fellow Australians - people both famous and far from famous. With its unique approach and impeccable research, this iconic show represents storyt...
In the bestselling tradition of 'Australian Stories for the Soul' comes an all-new collection of short, inspirational stories. This treasury is both touching and humours and includes true stories about unexpected blessings, providence, courage, faith, hope, compassion and finding joy in the midst of life's upheavals. Contributors include Barry Chant, Margaret Court, Darlene Zschech, Gordon Moyes and Mal Garvin.
Stories that take us from the Mallee to the back of Bourke and beyond . an indispensable collection about the enduring appeal of the Australian bush.
49 stories ranging over 120 years. Stories reflect life in Australia from the early days of hardship to the recognition of a multicultural society and the new agendas for women's, gay and lesbian, and Aboriginal writing.