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A Companion to Australian Art is a thorough introduction to the art produced in Australia from the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788 to the early 21st century. Beginning with the colonial art made by Australia’s first European settlers, this volume presents a collection of clear and accessible essays by established art historians and emerging scholars alike. Engaging, clearly-written chapters provide fresh insights into the principal Australian art movements, considered from a variety of chronological, regional and thematic perspectives. The text seeks to provide a balanced account of historical events to help readers discover the art of Australia on their own terms and draw their own con...
Designed specifically for business students, James' Business Law, 7th Edition provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of business law. Tailored to accommodate the initial encounter with legal principles for business students, this textbook offers a clear and accessible pathway into the realm of law. Unlike traditional texts from leading legal publishers, Business Law, 7th Edition prioritizes a practical approach, emphasizing real-world applications over doctrinal intricacies. By demystifying complex legal concepts and presenting them within a business-oriented framework, this textbook equips students with the necessary foundation to navigate the legal landscape with confidence.
The first comprehensive volume of original essays on Australian screen culture in the twenty-first century. A Companion to Australian Cinema is an anthology of original essays by new and established authors on the contemporary state and future directions of a well-established national cinema. A timely intervention that challenges and expands the idea of cinema, this book brings into sharp focus those facets of Australian cinema that have endured, evolved and emerged in the twenty-first century. The essays address six thematically-organized propositions – that Australian cinema is an Indigenous screen culture, an international cinema, a minor transnational imaginary, an enduring auteur-genr...
The first edition of Australian Taxation is written with accounting students in mind. The text is concise and to the point, is easy to digest and is applied rather than legalistic. It aims to demystify legal jargon and legal technicality without sacrificing essential core legal knowledge and meaning. Importantly, it provides the requisite foundation for business students who intend to later undertake the professional programs of either CPA Australia or CA ANZ. Academics and students get the best of both print and digital with our unique offering, which allows for more opportunities for self-study and flexible learning. The E-Text format is ideal for blended learning and features a range of instructional media content designed to provide students with an interactive and engaging learning experience.
Infused with our authors’ personal experiences teaching, Literacy in Australia, 3rd Edition is delivered as a full colour printed textbook with an interactive eBook code included. This enables students to master concepts and succeed in assessment by taking the roadblocks out of self-study, with features designed to get the most out of learning such as animations, interactivities, concept check questions and videos. With a prioritised focus on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures featured throughout the text, pre-service teachers will be well-equipped with the knowledge of what kinds of activities they can include in and out of the classroom for an enriching learning experience for their students.
The Wiley Handbook of Home Education is a comprehensive collection of the latest scholarship in all aspects of home education in the United States and abroad. Presents the latest findings on academic achievement of home-schooled children, issues of socialization, and legal argumentation about home-schooling and government regulation A truly global perspective on home education, this handbook includes the disparate work of scholars outside of the U.S. Typically understudied topics are addressed, such as the emotional lives of home educating mothers and the impact of home education on young adults Writing is accessible to students, scholars, educators, and anyone interested in home schooling issues
WHATS IN IT FOR ME? Information technology lives all around us-in how we communicate, how we do business, how we shop, and how we learn. Smart phones, iPods, PDAs, and wireless devices dominate our lives, and yet it's all too easy for students to take information technology for granted. Rainer and Turban's Introduction to Information Systems, 2nd edition helps make Information Technology come alive in the classroom. This text takes students where IT lives-in today's businesses and in our daily lives while helping students understand how valuable information technology is to their future careers. The new edition provides concise and accessible coverage of core IT topics while connecting these...
This practical and effective 'how-to' guide helps auditors and CPAs apply and comply with authoritative auditing standards. It explains the standards and their requirements fully, using technical terminology only when necessary.
Mental Health Care: An Introduction for Health Professionals in Australia, 2nd edition is the ideal resource for students who will be future health professionals working in allied health and medical environments in Australia. Set firmly within a wellness framework the text is also useful for health professionals, already working in a health-related field, who need information to support them to effectively assist people who experience mental health problems. Drawing on the multidisciplinary expertise of Australia's pre-eminent academics and clinicians, the text offers a user-friendly, jargon-free blend of theory and practice that will enable students to think carefully about the issues involved in mental health care and empower them to develop strategies for working effectively with people across the lifespan and from diverse cultures. Building on the success of the first edition, Mental Health Care: An Introduction for Health Professionals, 2nd edition has been bolstered with an increased focus on coverage of child and adolescent mental health issues.
The one indispensable guide to IFRS compliance Wiley IFRS 2008 is the comprehensive source for guidance in applying IFRS to complex, real-world fact situations, and is equally valuable for preparers, auditors, and users of financial reports. To facilitate the reader's understanding, the book includes both examples created to explain particular IFRS requirements and selections from actual published financial statements, which have been copiously provided throughout, illustrating all key concepts. Barry J. Epstein (Chicago, IL) is a partner with Russell Novak & Company, LLP, where he specializes in technical and litigation consultation on U.S. and international accounting and auditing matters and corporate governance. Eva K. Jermakowicz, PhD, CPA (Nashville, TN) is a university professor and a leading consultant to international organizations and businesses. She is a frequent speaker at international venues and has 25 years of teaching experience.