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Thousands of Australians have visited New Zealand on business or holiday trips, but Frank Clune was the first to write a full-length book describing Australia's sister Dominion from one end to the other. With the zest and experience of a world traveller, Frank Clune visited every province and all the principal cities, boroughs, and tourist resorts, to collect material for his forty-fourth book. He describes vividly with his usual careful observation and lively, easy-to-read style, what he saw, what he did, and what he learnt on his wanderings in the "miniature continent", which he believes to be unlike any other land on earth. With black and white photographs. -
Evans was one of the party under Scott to explore the Antarctic in what became known as the Terra Nova expedition of 1911. After wintering in the Cape Evans hut, the party began to prepare for the main journey in August and September. Evans was given command of the Motor Party, which was to leave first, taking four men and two tracked motor sledges south onto the Barrier with supplies for the main expedition, which would follow with dogs and ponies. When these broke down a few days later, the men of the party hauled the sledges. By December 10, the party consisted of three groups of four men each and Evans' group began to fall behind - two of the groups were relatively rested, but his group had been hauling sledges since November 1 covering a distance of 600 miles. This led to bad feeling between Evans and Scott, and the Evans team consisting of Evans, Lashly and Crean were ordered by Scott to return north. On the return journey Evans suffered snowblindness and scury so debilitating that on February 13, he ordered Lashly and Crean, who were pulling him on a sledge, to abandon him. A few days later, Crean left Lashly and Evans and walked 35 miles to Hut Point. Two men and a dog team set out when the weather cleared and brought Evans, almost dead, and Lashly back to base. Evans was taken on board the Terra Nova and nursed back to health. He eventually returned to England and worked to raise funds for the relief of the expedition. He dedicated this book to Lashly and Crean. https://cosmiccauldronbooks.com.au/p/scotts-command-lashlys-antarctic-diaries-commander-r-ellis-editor/ -
The true story of the man who pioneered the Flying Doctors and Bush Hospitals of Australia in the early 1900's. Ever the dreamer, Flynn did not rest until his dream of saving lives in the bush was realised through a revolutionary new system of using light aeroplanes as ambulances to help overcome the problems of distance in the huge Australian Outback. With black and white photographs. -
Soaring crime rates have made forensic science an increasingly important factor in crime detection. In this comprehensive study, Brian Lane looks at the different techniques of forensic science and demonstrates how they are used by means of real-life case studies. Most books on forensic science tend to fall into two main categories: either they are textbooks for the scientifically educated and trained, or they are popular compilations for anecdotes and stories, seasoned with scientific information from the textbooks. This encyclopedia demystifies some of the minor miracles that are occurring in scientific detection today and places them in an historical context. Drawn from many sources and the expert knowledge of numerous consultants, the book provides a wealth of information on subjects from Acid to Voice prints. A companion book with for interested criminologists and fans of detective fiction - from arsenic to voice prints via bloodstains, carbon dating, facial reconstruction, DNA profiling and much more. Illustrated in black and white. -
A fascinating insight into the life and times of the men and women immortalised in the literature of King Arthur and the Round Table. The authors present a detailed picture of the culture, weapons and places associated with Britain's most famous king, ranging from the true sixth century origins to the romances and chronicles of the Middle Ages. Featuring original illustrations researched by the authors and painted by Richard Hook, new colour photographs of the most famous sites, and numerous black and white illustrations including archaeological reconstructions. Included is a rare list of the original names of the 250 of Arthur's warriors, an examination of the 12 great battles fought against the Saxon invaders in the sixth century, and descriptions of the legendary and sometimes magical weapons attributed to the Celtic king and his men. A special feature, unique to this reassessment of Arthurian history and legend, is the inclusion of six new stories by the authors. Through this feature, familiar Arthurian adventures are retold in their true sixth century cultural context. Cover art by Richard Hook. -
It would be easy to think of Mrs. Beeton, with her massive compendium of recipes and remedies for literally every household problem as an elderly, wise woman. Yet she was only 29 when she died. She began by writing a recipe column for a magazine published by her husband, Samuel. There were a few recipe books at the time, but none that a young lady setting forth on matrimony could refer to for solutions to the day-to-day problems of running a household. In 1859 the Beetons launched a series of 48-page monthly supplements to The Englishwoman's Domestic Magazine; the 24 instalments were published in one volume as the now-famous Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management in October 1861, which sold 60,000 copies in the first year. Of the 1,112 pages, over 900 contained recipes. The remainder provided advice on fashion, child care, animal husbandry, poisons, the management of servants, science, religion, first aid and the importance in the use of local and seasonal produce. This biography of Mrs Beeton and her husband Samuel was written by her great-niece, Nancy Spain. A very fascinating read. -
Tanya grew up in the eighties - while other teenagers were partying and rocking, doing their best to lose their virginity, she was told she could be anything she wanted to be, armed with the power of God and dangerous in the eyes of Satan and praying for revival in the church that would become Hillsong - Australia's most ambitious, entrepreneurial and influential religious corporation. A multi-million dollar, tax-free enterprise. Tanya's story opens up the world of Christian fundamentalism in this powerful, personal and by turns humorous and tragic exploration of an all-singing, all-swaying and allegedly 'open' mega-church. Tanya is no longer a member of Hillsong. -
Sharon Osbourne’s life has always been tumultuous, full of both heartbreak and passion. When she completed her bestselling first book Sharon Osbourne Extreme she had hoped to find some peace and stability after her roller-coaster years. It was not to be. In her brand new memoir she reveals what really happened next - from famous celebrity feuds, to her eventful experiences on The X Factor, to her turbulent relationship with her father and the tragic impact of his death, Sharon remains as frank and insightful as ever. Never afraid to admit her own problems, she is brutally honest about her weight issues and plastic surgery. She also describes movingly how her husband’s unconditional love finally brought her true happiness, even amid all the chaos of her life. And - she tells it like it is with no self pity or victim mentality. Illustrated with colour photographs. -
Georgette 'Googie' Withers (1917 - 2011) had a lengthy career in theatre, film, and television during World War II and post-war years. She was a longtime resident of Australia with her husband, actor and producer John McCallum, with whom she often appeared. During the 1930s, Googie was constantly in demand in lead roles in minor films and supporting roles in more prestigious productions. She was given a star part in Pink String and Sealing Wax and more lead roles in major films followed. She met her husband John McCallum just after the end of World War II while on location for a film. They fell in love and got married. A Fleet Street journalist sent them a telegram saying: 'I give it six months'. Three children and three decades later later...Googie toured Australia in the stage play Simon and Laura. When McCallum was offered the position running J.C. Williamson theatres, they moved to Australia to stay in 1959. During the 1970s, she was offered the role of the governor in the long-running drama series Prisoner, a role she declined. She held the Order of Australia, presented in 1980, and was named a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2001.
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