Autobiography/Bio/Non-Fiction

//Autobiography/Bio/Non-Fiction
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  • On Boxing day, 1803, young English convict William Buckley escaped from custody at Sorrento. Victoria.  He survived in the harsh wilds of the Australian bush for an incredible thirty-two years, adopted and assisted by local indigenous tribes.  He rejoined civilisation in 1835 becoming an important guide and interpreter between the white settlers and the indigenous people. Yet as the Aborigines were engulfed by the flood of white man, Buckley found himself in a no-man's land, mistrusted by his former friends and the white society who misunderstood them.  Buckley's reputation has suffered to this day.  Here is a real Robinson Crusoe, a survivor; the story of the Southern Victoria tribes, who became Buckley's loyal family and the story of the European intruders imposing their harsh will on an ancient continent and people.  His story is the origin of the Australian saying, "You've got two chances - Buckley's and none," meaning very little hope at all.
  • A study of the Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education. In the 60s the Martin Committee recommended the diversification of higher education in Australia through the development of colleges offering sub-degree courses with a strong vocational and technological emphasis. This led to the creation of colleges of advanced education. (CAEs). Using methods drawn from the sociology and anthropology of complex organisations, this study examines the relationship between the internal structure of the Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education and the structure of the environment in which it is located. It attempts to balance ethnographic detail with general social theory in the context of an analysis of the development of the Institute. The findings of the study  extend to the character, function  and role dilemmas of CAEs in general and of regional colleges in particular and show that the value of their contributio is clear.
  • Graphic recollections of the Royal Australian Navy in action ion the European theatre, the Mediterranean theatre, the Indian ocean, the Pacific and after…
  • One of the fascinations of old buildings is to speculate on their past. Who built them? And why? Who lived in them and what were they like? This book features 29 historic and interesting buildings and each one is investigated with just these questions to produce a colourful cross-section of Brisbane’s past. Featured: The Deanery; Wolston Homestead; Story Bridge, Oakwal, Newstead House and more.
  • Brimming Billabongs: Written as the collaborative life history of an actual Uwadja man, ‘Marmel’. In all fairness, it must be stated that Marmel was entirely a fictional construct, although it is possible he was based on a real person from Harney's time living with the indigenous people.  The Shady Tree: The tale of the final eighteen months of Harney's life, lovingly put together by Douglas Lockwood from his friend's last manuscripts. Both books reflect Bill Harney's affection and respect for the people of Australia.  
  • In 1962, Epstein was the restless manager of the record department of his father's Liverpool store. By 1967, the architect of the biggest music phenomenon in history was dead at the age of 32. This is an in-depth look at the private man and the public legend - the suave, well-spoken pop tycoon who lived through his role as an impresario but whose flamboyant lifestyle marked a clandestine life of homosexuality. Ejected from the Army during national service, Epstein was a frustrated actor and bookshop salesman before finally returning to his father's furniture shop. At lunchtime, on November 9 1961, he drifted into a rock 'n' roll cellar, the Cavern, saw the Beatles and was transfixed.  He quickly became their manager and was determined to make them world stars. To millions, it seemed the Beatles were an overnight sensation but behind the scenes was constant frustration and endless rejections from record companies. Once he secured their recognition, he went on to build a show business empire, managing Cilla Black, Gerry and the Pacemakers, Billy J. Kramer and many others. But Epstein's relationships with his acts was never smooth; as the Beatles ran into problems during their 1966 US tour, Epstein was under siege - millions of pounds were lost through poor exploitation of their merchandising interests and Epstein was pilloried for his business ineptitude. At the same time his homosexuality added to the pressure, causing him to resort to a cocktail of pills - uppers and downers, causing his mood to swing from elation to despair, affecting his work. Yet he never lost the respect and affection  of the entertainment world. He died on August 27 1967 from 'an incautious overdose' of drugs. The verdict was accidental death - yet the circumstances still remain mysterious. Without Epstein, the Beatles would never have succeeded as they did. Their story and music is immortal - yet the life and death of their mentor is at once a celebration of his conviction and a story of sad isolation. A must for any Beatle fan. Illustrated with black and white photographs.
  • First published in 1870, this 15th edition of Dr. Brewer's dictionary  has been revised and updated whilst retaining as much of the original Brewer' flavour' as possible. The editor admits to a little rewording and of course, updating of dates and figures where necessary. There's metaphors and sayings, special days and their origins, popes and royal lines...plenty here for the trivia buff or potential TV quiz kid.
  • The first edition of Dr. Ebenezer Cobham Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable was published in 1870. Subsequent editions of the original volume have been made throughout the times since, the 15th being published in 1995, to take account of new research and new words entering the language. The linguistic developments of the 20th century, however, have been so rapid and voluminous that a wholly  20th century edition was needed. This was first published in 1991 and, taking its cue from Dr. Brewer's wide-ranging and informed approach, set out to record the language that defines the contemporary age, reflecting all aspects of  20th century life  and culture in over 8000 entries, ranging from Abominable Snowman to Zoo Daddy.
  • An informative A-Z guide to every aspect of the silver screen, which takes in biographies of film stars and directors, accounts of films from all parts of the world, articles on the history of cinema and explanations of technical terms and film makers' jargon. It explores the myths and legends of cinema, giving insights into famous successes, disasters and scandals.   With a foreword by Richard Attenborough.