Australia Books

One of our students' (www.kidsnclay.com) parents shared this book with me and I was delighted with its message. It is exactly the same philosophy that we practice here at Kids 'N' Clay and were pleased to see it articulated in such a fun an charming way!

The message is powerful ... about the empowerment and positive emotional development that comes through uninhibited creativity and acknowledgement of the uniqueness of each individual!

This is an utterly charming book - it reminds me of The Orange Splot. The illustrations are clever and vibrant and the story will resonate with anyone who views the world from outside the mainstream. This book deserves to be a classic and I am going to buy more copies to give as gifts.

I finished this book a few days ago, and liked it so much that my husband thought he'd read the first few pages. He found he couldn't put it down, staying up until 3.00 in the morning reading it!

Written by the producer of the movie "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert," it's an insider's look at the challenges and amusing absurdity of trying to get a film made about an off-beat subject (drag queens) set in a remote part of the world (the Australian outback) long before anyone suspected it would be a worldwide smash hit. From Cannes to Broken Hill, the book gives a taste of what life in the movie business is like.

Very fun and entertaining - a great read!

This tale of the creation of the Oscar-winning film is almost as funny as the movie itself. As anyone who's seen Priscilla can tell, making it truly was a labour of love, and what these folks went through to see it come to life makes for one fantastic read, which I won't spoil with all the details. This comes with my highest recommendation!

I loved this book! I am a calligrapher and amateur bookmaker, and found this to be a valuable addition to my library. The pictures and text instructions are clear, and the projects were interesting and fun. Projects included cards, gift boxes, and mobiles, as well as some more advanced craft techniques. The author focuses on easy-to-obtain equipment and materials, making this a good choice for beginners like me. I also found it a good volume for sparking my brain when my creativity flagged.

I had a summer design class and since the class was so condensed, we designed and constructed projects on a daily basis. For my final project, I had to construct a book. I only had 2 days to do it and since I knew I wanted to make my own papers, I needed some direction. I used this wonderful book and not only did it have very clear directions with concise illustrations, the supplies needed were on a very practical level. That means I didn't have to purchase extra supplies I probably would never use again. My book turned out so beautiful, I got an A+! I now make papers as a hobby and I owe it all to this great book.

One of the most comprehensive and descriptive treatises on a complex hunter and gatherer society, which until recently was still pursuing a traditional lifestyle, largely unaffected by European influences. Although scholarly in intent, this work is eminently readable as it takes one deeply into the world of an ancient culture, and most particularly into the fascinating religious life of the Mardu Aborigines of Australia's Western Desert, one of the world's very last frontiers. A truly exquisite ethnography, a must read for those interested in human ingenuity in surviving and thriving in one of the world's most difficult environments. I highly recommend this extraordinary account, for its empathy and deep appreciation of the human condition.

I used the book for an tourism Assignment. I must say it supplied sufficient information form me and it was a choice book to read. Thanks very much it was choice.

An unforgetable searing tale of a refugee from Iraq to Australia. Opens your eyes about Australia.

if you are unaware of how Australia (or America, for that matter) treats its potential immigrants and refugees, read a piece of fiction that exposes the truth. enjoy a beautifully written, lyric story while you're at it.

i stayed up all night reading this book and cried when i finished - cried for the sad ending, cried for all the experiences that mirror the main character's, cried for the inhumanity of the government of a westernized country that was founded both on the destruction of an indigenous people and the shipping off of unwanteds and criminals (hmm, sounds distinctly like another country i know, the one i live in).

memories of a fox, was writen by a man who basically dedicated his whole life to a sport he loved, through his strugles and hard times he managed to emerge the worlds best swimmers. it is a truly inspiring story about the past and present swimmers of australia.

Sensational read!

This is a truly inspirational story of a man who overcame unfortunate circumstances to be the world's greatest swimming coach of his time. He coached 52 world records, 9 Olympic Gold medals - included coaching Dawn Fraser to 3 successive Olympic Gold medals in the 1956, 1960 and 1964 games for the 100 Freestyle.

An absolute must read!

What a beautiful book. I was utterly enraptured by it's poignant simplicity and clarity.
It paints a vivid portrait of a child living in rural Western Australia during WWII. Randolph Stow conjures beautiful images of the Australian landscape and family life. The issues of childhood are dealt with sensitively but they are not trite or overdone.

The style is different but in some ways it put me in mind of the writing of Hemmingway. The writing is so clear and beautiful with no overly flowery language or sentimental passages. A stunning book. I was absolutely enthralled by it.

This is the story of a young boy, Rob, growing up in Western Australia during and after World War II, and his cousin Rick, who returns from fighting the Japanese to discover his experiences have placed a wedge between himself and his family.

I first read this book in high school, as required reading. Unlike most other books we studied, this one made a powerful impression. Years later I still recalled the feelings it evoked, of loss and inability to reach those you loved. Recently I hunted it down and bought my own copy. It was just as I'd remembered it. Stow captured masterfully the atmosphere of growing up in a particular place and time (the book is semi-autobiographical), and especially the interconnections of family that define the boy's world. Set against that is the unbreachable gulf that Rick's wartime experience sets between him and the rest of his family. The book explores the tension between a society in which people were defined as an intersection of overlapping relationships, and a new sense of the individual alone; a tension seen through the eyes of a child trying to be loyal to both.

There's a timelessness to much of the book, just as a child's understanding is timeless. A moving and very human account of growing up.

Of all the economics books I've seen as a college student, this is the best one I've read.

i bought this book for an economics class and it is one of the best textbooks i have ever used. it is easy to read and understand, plus it doesn't get nearly as boring as a lot of other textbooks. it is written for the common person and uses lots of examples to illustrate ideas - this is a great book!

When my 4 years old son was very curious about the story when he saw the title. He wondered why the moose was called "mouse". The story is about the friendship between a moose and a girl. It is very charming. After reading that, you will also know how to make cauliflower horns.

The pictures in this book are really cute and the story is very happy, it makes me smile. The girl and the moose are best friends and they have a secret but I'm not telling what the secret is, you have to read it yourself.

It's hard to believe that a young couple would consider such a move with five little children. Connie writes in such a way that you feel you're on the trip-what an adventure! Can only say that I'm happy to know that this is only the first book in a series of four and am anxiously awaiting the second one which I understand is late 2003 or early 2004.

I found the book to be fascinating and riveting. This book compels you to read the next page just to see what happens next. Love it! I would recommend this book to anyone looking for an interesting read! :-)