Australia

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"Everything, it seems, is interesting to Bill Bryson. The marvel is that he can make it all interesting to us. Three billion year old fossilized organisms off the western coast; a giant lobster on the side of a highway; empty, forbidding spaces... In a... (read more)

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This new reference is a collection of words that are associated in different ways with South Australia--those in the book's title represent both the oldest and the newest cultures in the state.... (read more)

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The forty years following the establishment of the Australian Commonwealth in 1901 was a time of great change: institutions were fashioned to meet the needs of a nation; markets were extended; industries were enlarged; and Australians pursued plans for... (read more)

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One women's journey from a childhood in Australia's outback to adulthood as a successful American career woman. The Road From Coorain is about Everywoman, for it is about childhood loneliness, anguished parent-child relationships, dawning sensibility... (read more)

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New Zealand is both one of the most unique and most pristine landscapes on Earth. Its otherworldly qualities have made it the location for many films in recent years, most notably perhaps, The Lord of the Rings. In this collection, photographer Warren... (read more)

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This is a remarkable work which captures the reader's imagination as only few books do. From a description of the counting system of Iqwaye people of Papua New Guinea, the author develops a deeper and broader interpretation of the Iqwaye kinship system... (read more)

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Provides a brief outline of Sydney, its geographical position and its history.... (read more)

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When Troost followed his wife to a small island nation he expected Bali Hai. Instead he found an isolated, polluted, boiling hot hellhole. His wonderful tale is both hilarious and thrilling. This original adventure offers enjoyment and also allows... (read more)

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Discover New Zealand Glimpse Mitre Peak through the mist on majestic Milford Sound Hold your nose and dip your toes in a Rotorua thermal pool Shelter from windy Wellington with the arts crowd in a low-lit lounge bar Enjoy a hangi - but stop short of... (read more)

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Fodor’s. For Choice Travel Experiences. Fodor’s helps you unleash the possibilities of travel by providing the insightful tools you need to experience the trips you want. Although you’re at the helm, Fodor’s offers the assurance... (read more)

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Part adventure story, part philosophical essay, this extraordinary book takes Bruce Chatwin into the heart of Australia on a search for the source and meaning of man's restless nature.... (read more)

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This bestselling guide to the Land Down Under gives visitors an insiders peak into the golden beaches, baked red deserts, and glamorous cities that make up this country known for both its ancient, indigenous history and its young, vibrant culture.... (read more)