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1 y separately published work icon Indigenous Australia For Kids Larissa Behrendt , Richmond : John Wiley and Sons , 2021 24008175 2021 multi chapter work criticism children's

'A comprehensive, relevant, and accessible look at all aspects of Indigenous Australian history and culture.

'Indigenous Australia For Kids For Dummies is here to enlighten you about the history, struggles and triumphs of the diverse peoples that make up Australia's Indigenous communities. Did you know that Australia is home to the world's oldest culture? Experience 60,000 years of history and culture, plus, get right up-to-the-minute, with amazing facts about Indigenous sports and entertainment figures and info on what matters to Indigenous peoples today.

'This interactive book has loads of features that will engage and excite readers aged 10-15 years old - and their teachers and parents! Featuring profiles of celebrated Indigenous people like Cathy Freeman and Albert Namatjira, as well as fun research projects and hands-on activities that bring Indigenous Australia to life. Ever wanted to connect with your local Indigenous communities? This book will give you ideas about how you can connect with First Nations peoples and other interactive ways to extend your learning out of the book.

  • Discover the rich culture, long history and special values of the world's oldest race
  • Learn about Indigenous art, song, dance, literature and contributions to contemporary Australia
  • Impress friends and family with your knowledge of Australian colonisation and Indigenous rights
  • Figure out what's going on in the lives of Indigenous Australians today - and bust the most common myths

'This book is perfect for young readers who want to appreciate and understand the diverse, proud, and fascinating peoples that make up Australia's Indigenous communities.'  (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Jim's Book : The Surprising Story of Jim Penman | Australia's Backyard Millionaire Catherine Moolenschot , Milton : John Wiley and Sons , 2019 18071031 2019 single work biography 'We all know Jim’s. Maybe you just passed a Jim’s Mowing trailer on the road; or maybe there’s a Jim’s Cleaning van parked across the street each Tuesday morning; or maybe your best mate is laughing all the way to the bank after quitting the city and starting his new Jim’s Fencing franchise, but do you know the real story behind the Jim’s Group and its founder, Jim Penman?

'Brutally efficient, socially awkward, and a tireless perfectionist, Jim is as complex and fascinating as the Jim’s Group. This book is a warts-and-all look at his colourful life that delves deep into how he ignored conventional thinking to turn a few mowing rounds into a corporate juggernaut built on always putting the customer first. Jim’s unique approach revolutionised Australia’s business landscape, providing thousands of people the opportunity to create and grow their own businesses.

'Most Australians know very little about the man who created one of the nation’s most famous companies. For all of his success, Jim is remarkably unassuming and approachable. In this authorised biography, author Catherine Moolenschot sat down with Jim and over one hundred people who know him — from franchisees and franchisors, to family, friends, and adversaries — to get up close and personal with the surprising story of one of Australia’s biggest brands and the man who made it all happen.

'Jim’s Book tells the fascinating story of the man and the business that bears his name. Equal parts biography, history and philosophy, this book takes readers on a journey through one man’s remarkable life.' (Publication summary)
 
1 1 y separately published work icon Leading on the Edge : Extraordinary Stories and Leadership Insights from The World's Most Extreme Workplace Rachel Robertson , Milton : John Wiley and Sons , 2013 6728487 2013 single work autobiography

Rachael Robertson shares the lessons she learned as leader of a year-long expedition to Antarctica.
1 2 y separately published work icon Indigenous Australia for Dummies Larissa Behrendt , Milton - Toowong area : John Wiley and Sons , 2012 Z1869035 2012 single work non-fiction

Indigenous Australia for Dummies is intended to provide a wide scope of knowledge, contemporary and historical, concerning Australian Indigenous people.
1 1 y separately published work icon John Ilhan : A Crazy Life Stephen Dabkowski , Annie Reid , Karen McCreadie , Richmond : John Wiley and Sons , 2009 Z1637217 2009 single work biography

'John Ilhan: A Crazy Life tells the fascinating story of John Ilhan - a working-class immigrant who overcame incredible odds to become one of the richest men in Australia. Founder of phenomenally successful mobile telephone company Crazy John's, Ilhan tragically passed away in 2007 at the age of forty-two.

'As told through the eyes of his family, friends and colleagues, this poignant biography reveals new insights into the man behind Crazy John's, the wife and four children he left behind and his David and Goliath battle with Telstra.

'Ilhan's inspirational journey shows how self-belief, passion and a never-say-die attitude can see you achieve your dreams.' (From the publisher's website.)
1 1 y separately published work icon Medusa 3000 David Maher , Milton : John Wiley and Sons , 2008 Z1717683 2008 single work novel young adult myth/legend

'Medusa 3000 has been written and illustrated by David Maher, developing a story based on the mythological Medusa. Modern day teenage characters playing virtual reality games result in ancient and contemporary worlds being brought together in a visually stunning and action-packed tale.'  (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Those About to Die Dan Ashlin , Milton : John Wiley and Sons , 2007 Z1863188 2007 single work novel young adult 'Those About to Die is another historically accurate story from Dan Ashlin, set in Imperial Rome. A parade of ancient Rome's most colourful personalities, famous and not so famous, storm through the pages of this book, all told through the eyes and ears of a likeable character called Nosey. The attention to historical detail blended with a 'ripping yarn' make this a novel that motivated readers, particularly boys, will enjoy.' (Publisher's blurb)
1 1 y separately published work icon Ella's Gift Casey Lever , Milton : John Wiley and Sons , 2007 Z1666714 2007 single work novel young adult 'Ella's Gift follows the story of Ella, a young girl with an unusual and powerful gift: psychometry or the ability to "see" events or memories from the past simply by holding an object associated with those events. As Ella is drawn into the mystery of a Samoan youth's death, the novel also explores issues of multiculturalism and the Samoan culture. Source: www.johnwiley.com.au (Sighted 03/02/2010).
5 21 y separately published work icon My People : A Kath Walker Collection Kath Walker , Milton : John Wiley and Sons , 2007 Z1325109 1970 selected work poetry essay

'Oodgeroo's writing is often a provocative and passionate plea for justice. My People is a collection of poetry and prose and a reminder of Oodgeroo's contribution to indigenous culture and the journey to reconciliation.' (Source: Reading Australia website)
1 y separately published work icon The Great Gherkin Conservation Quest Dan Ashlin , Milton : John Wiley and Sons , 2006 Z1863179 2006 single work children's fiction children's 'In this third novella, the Questers travel into the future at the entreaty of Gorki (Phoebe's future great-great grandchild) who arrives from the year 2150. Their quest is to save the Earth from the dismal future that awaits humanity if The Company, which controls everyone's life, cannot be stopped. The theme is strongly that of conservation and 'stepping lightly on the earth' today if such a future is to be avoided. Serious though the subject matter may be, it is presented with the Questers' trademark ingenuity and sense of fun as they confront the very unfriendly world of 2150.' (Publisher's blurb)
1 1 y separately published work icon Dead in the Water Peter Stanley , Milton : John Wiley and Sons , 2006 Z1806018 2006 single work novel young adult crime
1 3 y separately published work icon Bad Blood Casey Lever , Milton : John Wiley and Sons , 2006 Z1415867 2006 single work novel mystery young adult

'The novel has been written as a dual narrative telling the story from the point of view of both fifteen year Will today and Ruby, an Indigenous servant girl, in the 1940's. Events play themselves out as past and present collide. Explored themes are family and belonging, secrets, identity and the 'Stolen Generation'.'

Source: http://au.wiley.com (Cited 24/05/2012)
1 3 y separately published work icon Switched On : Conversations With Influential Women in the Australian Media Catherine Hanger (interviewer), Milton : John Wiley and Sons , 2006 Z1285298 2006 selected work interview
1 y separately published work icon Millions of Mummies Pamela Rushby , Milton : John Wiley and Sons , 2006 7692178 2006 single work novel young adult

Sequel to Walking in the Fields of the Blessed. When 15-year-old Katty goes to Egypt for the summer to work on an archaeological project involving animal mummies preserved by the ancient Egyptians, she thinks the biggest problem she will face is adjusting to her new step-family. At their oasis site, the interests of the archaeological team and modern-day tomb robbers soon collide as Katty, her mum and her step-sister Alice find themselves facing a danger they hadn’t bargained for. Can Bastet, the cat goddess and protector of women and children, rescue them from entombment with millions of mummies?

Source: author's website (sighted 11/08/2014)
1 1 y separately published work icon Merewenna Dan Ashlin , Milton : John Wiley and Sons , 2005 Z1863185 2005 single work novel young adult fantasy 'Set in Medieval England, when survival of the fittest was the name of the game, a young girl, Merewenna attempts to defy the social order of the day and find work by disguising herself as a boy. The exploits and hardships that face Merewenna provide an excellent vehicle for interesting information about these very difficult times and the limitations it placed on females.' (Publisher's blurb)
1 y separately published work icon Hero's Nomad Dan Ashlin , Milton : John Wiley and Sons , 2005 Z1863182 2005 single work children's fiction children's fantasy 'Damon has moved from the country to the city with his family. His class at his new high school sees the teaching of Society and Environment and English together, with his teacher educating them about Sparta and the Greeks. In these classes, Damon hears voices in his head and is able to answer some of the questions put to the class by the teacher, from his new knowledge. When the voice becomes a lost Spartan boy searching for peace, Damon must take action.' (Publisher's blurb)
1 1 y separately published work icon The Great Gherkin Explorer Quest Dan Ashlin , Milton : John Wiley and Sons , 2005 Z1863175 2005 single work children's fiction children's 'In this sequel to The Great Gherkin Geography Quest, the characters are engaged in another quest - this time in a race against time to save their teacher, Miss Take, who has been kidnapped. The puzzles the students must solve have them travelling through time to retrieve clues at the scene of some of the great land and sea explorations.' (From publisher's blurb)
1 1 y separately published work icon Dead Wrong Peter Stanley , Milton : John Wiley and Sons , 2005 Z1808726 2005 single work children's fiction children's detective mystery
1 2 y separately published work icon The Road to Dharamsala : My Unexpected Life Maureen Fallon , Milton : John Wiley and Sons , 2005 Z1231195 2005 single work autobiography
1 3 y separately published work icon Airmail : Three Women : Letters from Five Continents Kate Fitzpatrick , Milton : John Wiley and Sons , 2005 Z1224324 2005 single work autobiography 'This collection of letters between the celebrated actress Kate Fitzpatrick, her artist mother and her designer sister over forty years opens a window onto the lives of three fascinating creative women... Through letters and stories we watch Kate's life develop and gain insights into why choices were made and turns were taken. In her wry commentary she fills in the gaps, sets the scene, spills secrets, interprets family shorthand and tells wonderful stories.' From back cover of Airmail (2005).
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