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  • Brisbane & Queensland Australiaby Holly Smith

    Hunter Publishing 2009; US$ 7.99

    Following are a few paragraphs from this inspiring and astonishingly detailed guide. The author, a native Australian, covers everything you might want to know about Queensland - guaranteed! The places to stay in every part of Queensland, from budget to luxury, rentals to B&Bs, the restaurants, from fast food to the highest quality, the beachwalks and bushwalks, the wildlife and how to see it, exploring the country by air, on water, by bike, and every other way. The immense state of Queensland nearly takes up Australia's entire northeastern quadrant, stretching from halfway up the rough-chiseled east coast all the way to the middle of the Gulf of Carpentaria. With a landmass of 1,727,200 sq km, it's the second-largest state after Western... more...

  • Narratives of Nation in the South Pacificby Ton Otto; Nicholas Thomas

    Routledge 1997; US$ 39.98

    A collection of essays which focuses upon local perceptions of the state, efforts to ground nationhood in tradition, the character of national narratives and recent transformations of the Pacific nationalism. Case studies are included from Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Samoa and the Cook Islands. more...

  • Footprints Along the Cape York Sandbeachesby Nonie Sharp

    Aboriginal Studies Press 1992; US$ 22.00

    Nonie Sharp documents the history of the seafaring Aboriginal people of Northern Cape York Peninsula and the Kaurareg people of the Prince of Wales group of islands. more...

  • Reaching Backby Judy Thompson

    Aboriginal Studies Press 1989; US$ 17.50

    Taking us back to Yarrabah Mission, two generations of Aboriginal people relive the days in Queensland under the Act. They recall dormitory and school life, marriage and work at the mission, the struggle for survival during the Depression years and the loss of their language and culture. more...

  • Stars of Tagaiby Nonie Sharp

    Aboriginal Studies Press 1993; US$ 26.50

    Stars of Tagai is about life among the blue-water people of the Torres Strait Islands ? the title is drawn from the myth of Tagai which belongs to all Torres Strait Islanders. The book explores the changing life of these sea people, their creation and re-creation of identity, and their unique sea culture rich in meaning and custom. Covering the period from the mid-nineteenth century until today, this is the first book to examine the social issues involved in the Mabo case, and to give a picture of life of the Meriam people of the Murray Island.</p more...

  • Islands and Empiresby Ernest S. Dodge

    University of Minnesota Press 1972; US$ 25.00

    Islands and Empires was first published in 1976. Minnesota Archive Editions uses digital technology to make long-unavailable books once again accessible, and are published unaltered from the original University of Minnesota Press editions. This is the first one-volume account of the massive impact of Western civilization on the Pacific Islands and the Far East, principally China and Japan. The effects on the two areas were very different since, in the case of the islands, contact was with peoples who were still in the Stone Age, while in the Far East Westerners came up against sophisticated civilizations more ancient and mature than their own. Because of these differences, the book is divided into two sections, the first dealing with the Pacific... more...

  • In the South Seasby Robert Louis Stevenson

    The Floating Press 1908; US$ 3.99

    In the South Seas is a collection of Robert Louis Stevenson's articles and essays on his travels in the Pacific. In his words: "For nearly ten years my health had been declining; and for some while before I set forth upon my voyage, I believed I was come to the afterpiece of life, and had only the nurse and undertaker to expect. It was suggested that I should try the South Seas; and I was not unwilling to visit like a ghost, and be carried like a bale... more...

  • Hide and Seek Brisbaneby Explore Australia

    Hardie Grant Books 2010; US$ 14.95

    Following the success of Hide & Seek Melbourne and Hide & Seek Sydney comes the third guidebook in this series. Hide & Seek Brisbane is a funky and compact guide to the city’s hidden treasures. From restaurants and shops to bars and outdoor activities, the book features 40 secret and intriguing places that you won’t find in any regular travel guide. And none of these places will burn a hole in your wallet. Written by a team of in-the-know Brisbanites, each of the 40 selected places features over a double-page spread with a review, images and a handy locator map. Blank pages at the back of the book allow readers to record their own secret Brisbane discoveries as they explore this wonderful city. more...

  • Holiday in Queenslandby Explore Australia

    Hardie Grant Books 2010; US$ 29.95

    Following the completely revised and updated edition of Explore Australia 2010, comes Explore Australia’s new range of state guides. Holiday in New South Wales is now available in a smaller format with a practical flexi-bind cover. Each guide covers the capital city, holiday regions, an A–Z listing of all major towns and a complete road atlas. As well as including everythingthat readers love about Explore Australia, this Holiday guide now features a brand-new food and accommodation directory with detailed reviews on selectedrestaurants, cafes, hotels, motels and serviced apartments. Colourful and packed with information, each Holiday guide provides you with everything you need to get the most out of your holiday. more...

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