Oceania Books

The artist/photographer's breakthrough collection of color portrait photographs. Destined to be a 21st-century photography classic. Limited Edition of 1000 signed copies. A brilliant production by Chris Pichler: Oversize-volume format. Cloth boards with titles on cover and spine, as issued. Photographs by Chan Chao. Preface by Jeffrey Hoone. Afterword by Amitav Ghosh. In pictorial DJ with titles on the cover and spine, as issued. Presents the artist/photographer's uncanny, arresting and moving portraits in color of the Burmese people who are dedicated to the Resistance against the lawless Burmese government. "Chan Chao returned to Burma with the intention of rediscovering and reconnecting with the culture and people he had left years before. Twice denied a visa by the Burmese government, Chao eventually made his way to the Thai-Burmese border, where students had established several camps to launch guerrilla attacks against the military regime that controlled Burma, with the goal of restoring democracy to the country. Chao's portraits are remarkable for the sense of calm and tenderness that he draws out of each of his subjects. Each portrait is made from an intimate distance, generously placing each subject in the center of the frame surrounded by the soft focus of the lush jungle beyond. In many of his portraits the subjects hold simple objects: a sickle, a saw, a large piece of fruit, a live chicken. These simple objects provide an elegant solution to the problem of portraiture where individuals are often unsure of what to do with their hands, and in that uncertainty convey stiff and formal poses. But the objects are also disarming because they signal the activities of a simple agrarian life, not one of armed resistance. This contradiction plays heavily into the power that each image conveys, because each person that Chao photographs displays a remarkable range of honesty and emotion that seems to long for a return to the simple pleasures of family, work, and relaxation" (Jeffrey Hoone). The prestigious art critic of The New Yorker Magazine considered Chan Chao's contribution to the 2002 Whitney Biennial, the most prestigious contemporary American art exhibition of its kind, to be one of just two truly worthwhile reasons for seeing the Biennial at all: "Chan Chao's pictures remind me why I like art. Addressing his subjects with scrupulous formality, he extends his medium to see and say what there is to be seen and said" (Peter Schjeldahl). © 2006, ModernRare.com

Although the hikes in this book were numerous, I did quite a few and all were breathtaking. Bushwalking in Australia is an excellent guide to hiking all over the continent and seeing every type of terrain that this diverse place has to offer. This book made my time is Australia so much more valuable and was worth every penny. It even has instructions on how to take trains and buses to trailheads. One of the best hiking books I have ever used.

I just finished "Caitlin's Country" and I REALLY liked it! It was nicely paced and kept me wanting to know what was next so I couldn't put it down! What a pleasant surprise from a new author! Although as an adult, I could have used more detail, I think it's very well paced for a teen or young adult reader. I'd think it would be especially appealling to teenage girls who have recently been forced to move or to live with a different parent. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this book to any teen.

As a side benefit, some of the English/Australian terminology explained in it helped me as a Texan to understand some of the terminology used in the "Harry Potter" books that I've read. Quite an unexpected benefit!

The Call Of The Osprey by Norman Jorgensen is a picturebook about the challenging and rewarding task of restoring an old, broken sea boat. A young man befriends and forms a bond with a grizzled old captain, as together they work hard, and the young man learns the importance of carrying on a meaningful legacy. Illustrated by Brian Harrison-Lever, The Call Of The Osprey is an especial delight to share with young readers who are fascinated with ships and the sea.

This specialized coverage may find a place primarily in collections strong in Australian writing, but any such collection will find the Cambridge Companion To Australian Literature to be an invaluable compendium blending Australian poetry, fiction, biography, and drama from the last two centuries. Contributors analyze classics, trends, and significant historical and literary influences, providing an important survey of Australian writings. Essential college-level reading for any serious and dedicated course in Australian literature.

This tome is exhaustive in the diseases it covers and the way it covers them. Kiple provides epidemiological patterns, history and geography, and skeletal manifestations on each of the conditions he and the board of editors describes. What the book lacks in pictures and diagrams, it makes up for in length and completeness of description. A helpful bibliography is provided. This book is well worth the price!

This book is classic good company on a lonely evening; this is the real mccoy of survival story-telling

A wonderful book for anyone travelling in NZ and wanting a range of prices for their accommodation. Most stays have a map on how the find the B&B and lots of photos. Easy to use keys to the different types of lodging available.

".... The purpose of the book is to deal with the chemical and physical properties of cements and concretes and their relation to the practical problems that arise in manufacture and use.

As shch it is addressed NOT ONLY TO THE CHEMIST AND THOSE CONCERNED WITH THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF SILICATE MATERIALS, but also to those interested in the use of concrete in building and civil engineering construction......"
[from the book of the preface by F. M. L.]

This comprehensive and beautifully illustrated guidebook is an ideal reference book to some of the best bushwalks found throughout Australia. Over 180 walks ranging from easy family walks to challenging distance walks are featured in the 'coffee table' size publication.

Classic Walks of Australia gives a detailed description of the walking conditions to be found in each state and highlights travel arrangements, climatic variations and notable geological and historical features in the region. Each walk is illustrated with a coloured map and listed with a summary of attractions, distance, time, fitness ratings, topographic maps required and contact details for further information (including campsites and equipment).

Walks vary to include those in desert landscapes, rainforests, alpine areas, tropics, coastal paths, mountainous regions and offshore islands; the variety is stunning and provides a wonderful cross section to the varied Australian landscape.

Classic Walks of Australia is a very beautiful and motivating gift for any bushwalk enthusiast from anywhere in the world.