Australia & Oceania 98

When Cyclone Tracy flattened Darwin on Christmas Day 1974, it was the worst natural disaster Australians had ever experienced. Stationed in the city with the Women's Royal Australian Naval Service, ……続きを見る

Embark on a thrilling adventure Propelled by the collapse of an intense love affair, eighteen-year-old Bruce Lowery sets off from his home in the Dandenong Ranges in Victoria for a yearlong adventu……続きを見る

Creating a Nation That Is Fair for Us All Cindy Mathers has experienced firsthand the impact of our traumatised, fragmented, and broken systems on First Nations people, and indeed us all. She has be……続きを見る

Dive into the captivating world of Australian politics with 'The True Story of Anthony Albanese.' Uncover the untold journey of resilience, leadership, and love that propels Australia's Prime Minist……続きを見る

… sollte von einer bewußt langsam wachsenden Zahl deutscher Neusiedler – Vertretern möglichst verschiedener Berufsgruppen – zunächst noch ausschließlich Tauschhandel getrieben werden, damit die Insu……続きを見る

In the rugged Australian bush, young Ned Kelly forges an unlikely friendship with a young Aboriginal man, a bond that seems destined to be a guiding light. However, as he navigates the challenges of……続きを見る

This volume maps the phenomenon of medievalism in Aotearoa, initially as an import by the early white settler society, and as a form of nation building that would reinforce Britishness and ancestral……続きを見る

The rich artistic traditions of Indigenous peoples in Australasia, encompassing the Aboriginal art of Australia and Maori art of New Zealand, represent a profound connection to land, culture, and sp……続きを見る

Sir Joseph Banks (1743–1820) was a British botanist and one of the most influential scientific patrons of the eighteenth century. After inheriting a fortune on the death of his father in 1761, Banks……続きを見る

This is the story of a remarkable pioneer, a Baptist missionary who established churches, and influenced communities, along the Great Southern Railway in Western Australia from 1898-1929. William Ke……続きを見る

“This tour de force . . . is an absolute must for anyone interested in the true story of one of World War II’s most interestingーand most overlookedーbattles.” ーCol. Walter Boyne, USAF (Ret.), auth……続きを見る

It's 1987. Madonna is top of the charts. 'The Lost Boys' opens in cinemas. Fingerless gloves are in. It's also the year that I ran away from home and was sent to live with my expat father and Chines……続きを見る

Cyclone Tracy demolished Darwin, capital of the Northern Territory when it struck during the night of Christmas Eve and Christmas Morning, 1974. Over almost ten hours the small, intense, but slow-mo……続きを見る

The greatest engineering problem facing Australia - the tyranny of distance - had a solution: the electric telegraph, and its champion was the sheep-farming colony of South Australia. In two years, ……続きを見る

The gripping account of Australia in the Korean War and how 3RAR battalion held back an entire Chinese army division to prevent Seoul being overrun. 'In the only war in which Australian soldiers eve……続きを見る

During WWII and the years immediately following, several men were seen by the Australian Security Service as the most dangerous men in the Commonwealth. This history book uncovers the facts to invit……続きを見る

In the wake of devastation and poverty left by the Agricultural Revolution, young newlyweds Emma and Benjamin Bowden emigrate to the free colony of South Australia and the promise of a hopeful futur……続きを見る

For 100 years, the astounding story of Anzac horsemen, cameleers, aviators, rough riders, medics, vets, light and armoured cars hasn’t been told. Until now. Championed by Australia’s Lieutenant Gene……続きを見る

The story is set in the city of Melbourne in the latter half of the 19th century, when it was growing rapidly, due to the gold flowing from Ballarat and Bendigo in mid-Victoria. It concerns Dr James……続きを見る

Where everything is black and white and nothing is - a haunting true story of death and survival in a remote outback community 続きを見る

“Lobster is served three ways in this fascinating book: by fisherman, scientist and the crustaceans themselves. . . . Corson, who worked aboard commercial lobster boats for two years, weaves togethe……続きを見る

The arrival of Europeans in Aotearoa brought about an inevitable clash between the laws and values of Maori societies and those of the newcomers.Like a subduction zone between two tectonic plates, e……続きを見る

Terence O' Brien was a born diplomat – urbane, clever, adaptable and hardworking, with a talent for strategy and negotiation.Although born in England, he was a loyal and dedicated New Zealander and ……続きを見る

Winner: IP Picks 2011 Best Creative Non-Fiction. A sweeping account of Irish and Scottish families, The Rag Boiler’s Daughter portrays one woman’s resolve to provide her children with a brighter fut……続きを見る

An exquisitely detailed portrayal of settlement Australia in the 1800s, Black McIntosh to Gold spans a century as it traces a family’s migration from a fishing village in the far north of Scotland t……続きを見る

This groundbreaking book delves into the lived experiences and collective wisdom of Indigenous communities impacted by colonialism. Through collaborations with non-Indigenous colleagues, this book s……続きを見る

"Travel with a pen", these days, is a metaphor for travelling with a laptop. I went to Tasmania for two weeks, intending just to keep a diary of my experiences. I was going there to graduate from my……続きを見る

After Richard Shaw published his acclaimed memoir The Forgotten Coast in 2021, he made contact with Pakeha with long settler histories who were coming to grips with the truth of their respective fam……続きを見る

In 1770 H.M. Bark Endeavour arrived in New Holland, Australia, the 'Continent of Smoke'. On board were Lieutenant James Cook, gentleman naturalist Joseph Banks, natural history artist Sydney Parkins……続きを見る

'This account . . . is breathtaking in its scope and riveting in its research' - Sydney Morning Herald The gripping story of a small force of Australian Special Forces commandos that launched relent……続きを見る