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spiral_bound. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!

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Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A nice clean copy, tight uncreased spine, with no markings to text. Very Good.

Trade Paperback. Condition: New. First Edition. New! 'A young woman's journey on remote 1970s aboriginal country.'.

Hardcover. Condition: New. First Edition. 107pp., with color photos throughout. ANear Fine copy, clean interior, tight binding.

No Jacket. 26.0 x 23.0cms 104pp b/w illusts very good paperback with French flaps This book documents the drift from Gough Whitlam land rights and the free love of the 1970s to John Howard's inability to say sorry for the stolen generations (c 2000).

26.0 x 23.0cms 104pp b/w illusts very good+ paperback with French flaps This book documents the drift from Gough Whitlam. land rights and the free love of the 1970s to John Howard's inability to say sorry for the stolen generations (c 2000).

spiral_bound. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!

Hardcover. Condition: New. First Edition. Surfing, film, photography, sex, drugs. A fine copy.

Paperback. , . NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.Author: Julie JansonFormat: Paperback Number of Pages: 320The Crocodile Hotel is the first novel by celebrated Aboriginal playwright Juile Janson. This story strikes deep into Australia's heart. An epic story of a young Aboriginal single mother's awakening of identity and compassion in a remote Northern Territory community in 1976. This land holds a terrible secret of immense proportions, the earth is red with the memory. The old people are living witnesses to the past with all its misery and need for survival. Jane Reynolds is swept up in a year of wonders, as she negotiates her place between the black and white societies. She finds love with two charismatic men and meets traditional Aboriginal elders who change her life forever. Jane fights alongside the Lanniwah for land rights and finds respect and redemption for herself. The great granddaughter of a Darug Hawkesbury river Aboriginal woman, Jane takes a journey to recognise her identity and is drawn into the world of race relations in the face of 1970s prejudice and discrimination. She is a teacher from Sydney, and begins a position on the remote cattle property, Harrison Station, south of Arnhem Land. Jane arrives with her five-year-old son Aaron, but she is unmarried and this is a problem amongst conservative rural folk. There are confrontations with the racist cattle station boss, Hubert Barkley and his wife Edie, but Jane is entangled in their lives. The caravan school has fifty-two traditional Aboriginal children and no one can read or write. Another teacher arrives and Jane is swept up in a love affair with the charismatic Orlando. The relationship crashes as sex and jealousy and other women impact on their love. As time passes Jane is drawn to the handsome David Yaniwuy, a young Aboriginal Teaching Assistant. Harrison Station is a lonely place, and Jane is sustained by her friendship with the Lanniwah children and grows in Aboriginal spiritual awareness through her relationships with Old Lucy and the headman, Old Pelican. The predominant theme is the negotiation of identity and social status for a woman, born between cultures, who wants to overcome her 'double stain, double shame', and claim a legitimate place for herself and establish a sense of belonging. There is grim humour powerful understatement. Jane is sexual, courageous and passionate and she is swept up in a tempestuous story of the Northern Territory that reveals the bloody history of the country and the Lanniwah people's spiritual magic realism in their cultural landscape. This story may challenge the way you think about Australia's history. Paperback.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Between the covers of this captivating publication from Cyclops Press is a story demonstrating the positive power and importance of fire on the Australian landscape told by Cape York Indigenous Elders and Community Leaders. The tradition of managing the land with fire sits in a stark contrast to the widely held view that fire is to be feared, not easily controlled, and is essentially destructive. In a similar vein to The Biggest Estate on Earth by Bill Gammage, Fire challenges long held perceptions and helps us understand traditional land care and management - this time from the Aboriginal perspective. In these pages the Elders explain to us "we need fire because Australia is a fire nation". Author Peter McConchie reminds us of the continual strength and connectedness of Australian Indigenous people to their land and culture. Peter has worked for 17 years within Indigenous communities across Australia photographing and recording the importance and beauty of Aboriginal culture so that it may reach a wider audience to be understood, respected and importantly maintained. Fire and the Story of Burning Country is a response from top end Elders to Victoria's devastating wildfires of Black Saturday in February 2009. Through this book it is hoped that a set mind will change from the dominant belief that fire is a threat, to the realization that fire is an important tool in managing the land and preventing wildfire. Dr Don Hankins, a specialist in fire ecology/pyrogeography, Indigenous land management practices and conservation of Indigenous cultural practices, writes in the book's foreword: Where fire is applied to the landscape it yields a mosaic of positive outcomes from resilience to growth. Where Indigenous fires have been removed from the landscape devastating bushfires are more common, as are there impacts on people and whole communities. Peter's previous books include: Elders. Wisdom from Australian Indigenous Leaders (Cambridge U.P.), Yolngu Mali (Penguin), My Peoples Dreaming (Finch Publishing), Old Growth (Hardie Grant) and Australia Beyond Any Price (Pan Macmillan) Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. WHITEWASH is a true story of breathtaking scope that follows a family's journey across several centuries, from First Peoples genocide and the transatlantic slave trade to flight and freedom in a new land, punctuated by some of the most significant conflicts in human history. It is also the story of race, identity and the whitewashing of Black and Indigenous history. George 'Bernie' Showery was born in Sydney, Australia, in the years prior to Federation. Abandoned by his African-American father when he was just three years old, an eccentric father figure would later introduce him to carefree days at Freshwater Beach. It was here, in the summer of 1914-15, that Duke Kahanamoku would demonstrate his graceful ability to walk on water, with the ocean serving as both a stage and a supreme metaphor for change. Soon after, Bernie Showery would be called away to fight for the British Empire, serving in the Middle East with the legendary Australian Light Horse and the Imperial Camel Corps. Fighting alongside Lawrence of Arabia, he would witness the great cavalry charge at Beersheba, the fall of Damascus, and the manoeuvring behind the British carve-up of Palestine. WHITEWASH follows a familys journey across several centuries, from First Peoples genocide and the transatlantic slave trade to flight and freedom in a new land, punctuated by some of the most significant conflicts in human history. It is also the story of race, identity and the whitewashing of Black and Indigenous history. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

23.0 x 15.0cms 460pp b/w illusts very good paperback & cover George Bernard 'Bernie' Showery 's father was an African-American and John Boyd Steel his step-father called for the White Australian Policy. He fought with the Australian Light Horse and the camel Corps witnessing the cavalry charge at Beersheba the fall of Damascus and the carve-up of Plestine.

Paperback. Condition: New. First Edition. New!

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. In 1971 Stephen Cooney left school when he was 14 years old to pursue his love of surfing fulltime, eventually joining Albe Falzon for the filming of the seminal surf film Morning of The Earth. Stephen had just turned 15 when they travelled to Bali and became the first known person to surf Uluwatu in Bali. The film went on to win a Gold Record for its soundtrack and is included in the NFSA list of the top 100 Australian films ever made.Stephen's account of his childhood and youthful adventures is in turn both funny and poignant as he reveals some of his family's tragedies and struggles. It takes courage to review your life and challenge the family folklore and stories you had long thought to be true. In doing so, Stephen was rewarded by reconnecting with his eldest brother who he had believed dead for over 50 years. In the mid-1960s, John, or Rita as she was to become known, had identified as transgender and was one of the first in Australia to undergo full gender reassignment. Rita went on to win a Mo Award in London with well-known personality Carlotta, and worked at Les Girls in Kings Cross as well as having her own dance troupe. All three acts of Stephen Cooney's early life will entertain and enlighten you with tales of Australian surf culture in the 1960s and 70s. Unearthed serves as a valuable companion piece to other works celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Morning of the Earth. Stephens account of his childhood and youthful adventures is in turn both funny and poignant as he reveals some of his familys tragedies and struggles. It takes courage to review your life and challenge the family folklore and stories you had long thought to be true. I Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: New. First Edition. When Australian surfer Nat Young won the World Championship at Ocean Beach, San Diego, in 1966, his home break near Sydney would momentarily become the centre of the surfing universe as board design adapted to a more 'radical' style of surfing. Ten-year-old Stephen Cooney and his older brother Butch were friends of the Young brothers and would become deeply involved in the shortboard evolution. By the age of 14, Stephen had left school to pursue his love of surfing fulltime, eventually joining Albe Falzon for the filming of the seminal surf film Morning of The Earth. He was only 15-years-old when he became the first known person to surf Uluwatu in Bali. Stephen's account of his childhood and life as a grom is in turn both funny and poignant, as he reveals some of his family's tragedies and struggles. The stories of filming MOTE and those early days at Tracks will surely one day make it to the silver screen. All three acts of Stephen Cooney's early life will entertain and enlighten you, and serve as a companion piece to other works celebrating the 50th anniversary of the seminal surf film Morning of the Earth. ". growing up on the Northern Beaches of Sydney, Australia, and experiencing the exciting days of shortboard development, then being swept up in the creative approach to surf filmmaking that became the perennial movie Morning of The Earth, and finally, working on a ground-breaking surfing commentary known as Tracks magazine: these were three distinct eras in which I was the grommet ." 224 pages.

Softcover. First Thus. pp. 96. Square 12mo. Near fine.

Trade Paperback. Condition: New. New!

Soft Cover. Condition: Fine. First Edition. xxiv,460pp, timeline, bw & col ills. Pictorial card. Family story and biography of an African-American who shared Freshwater Beach with Duke Kahanamoku; fought with the Australian Light Horse and the Camel Corps in WWI and witnessed the manouvering of the British to carve up Palestine. Size: 8vo.

paperback. Condition: Good.

Paperback. Condition: Fine. First Edition. With illustrations, maps, portraits, genealogical tables, a fine copy. WHITEWASH is a true story of breathtaking scope that follows a family's journey across several centuries, from First Peoples genocide and the transatlantic slave trade to flight and freedom in a new land, punctuated by some of the most significant conflicts in human history. It is also the story of race, identity and the whitewashing of Black and Indigenous history. George 'Bernie' Showery was born in Sydney, Australia, in the years prior to Federation. Abandoned by his African-American father when he was just three years old, an eccentric father figure would later introduce him to carefree days at Freshwater Beach. It was here, in the summer of 1914-15, that Duke Kahanamoku would demonstrate his graceful ability to walk on water, with the ocean serving as both a stage and a supreme metaphor for change. Soon after, Bernie Showery would be called away to fight for the British Empire, serving in the Middle East with the legendary Australian Light Horse and the Imperial Camel Corps. Fighting alongside Lawrence of Arabia, he would witness the great cavalry charge at Beersheba, the fall of Damascus, and the manoeuvring behind the British carve-up of Palestine.; 235 x 150mm; xxxvi, 460 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. In these pages the Elders explain to us "we need fire because Australia is a fire nation". Author Peter McConchie reminds us of the continual strength and connectedness of Australian Indigenous people to their land and culture.

Hardcover. Condition: New. First Edition. New! Waterproof by John Ogden is an important new work featuring the work of Australia's leading surf photographers from the first known photograph of the Australian surf zone, through to 20th century boom in surfing and the contemporary scene. Featured photographers include Richard Daintree, Frank Hurley, Harold Cazneaux, Jack Eden, Bob weeks, John Witzig, Peter Crawford, Ted Grambeau, Joli, Bill Morris, Sean Davey, Tim McKenna, Trent Mitchell, Russell Ord, 'Rich' Richards, Stuart Gibson, Fran Miller, Leroy Bellet, Ray Collins and dozens more. It includes a Foreword by two-time World Champion surfer Tom Carroll (256pp).

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. This book is mesmerising. One of the stunning things about this book is how the narration by Big Bill reveals his Dreaming and how it is real, alive and explains life. The Dreaming contains lessons about the creation of the world around us and explanations of its morality. The Hon. Linda Burney MP Sarah George has been entrusted and guided by Big Bill as he unlocks the gates to a secret country. Now, you too can see anew the landscape and the spirituality that hangs subtly like a mist, aware of the ageless philosophy that he lived by. This book will enable many to witness the path of his ancestors, the songlines travelled by the spirit beings, ever so strongly and with a rightful first nations narrative. Rhoda Roberts AO "I'm just talking on this tape, making my story. Later on, in ten or twenty years time, you might read this story. If you pick up this book and read this story, think about it. It's important all this work. It's all got meaning." Bill Neidjie OAM This book is mesmerising.One of the stunning things about this book is how the narration by Big Bill reveals his Dreaming and how it is real, alive and explains life. The Dreaming contains lessons about the creation of the world around us and explanations of its morality.The Hon. Linda Burney MP Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. New! Still in publisher's shrinkwrap.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. WHITEWASH is a true story of breathtaking scope that follows a family's journey across several centuries, from First Peoples genocide and the transatlantic slave trade to flight and freedom in a new land, punctuated by some of the most significant conflicts in human history. It is also the story of race, identity and the whitewashing of Black and Indigenous history. George 'Bernie' Showery was born in Sydney, Australia, in the years prior to Federation. Abandoned by his African-American father when he was just three years old, an eccentric father figure would later introduce him to carefree days at Freshwater Beach. It was here, in the summer of 1914-15, that Duke Kahanamoku would demonstrate his graceful ability to walk on water, with the ocean serving as both a stage and a supreme metaphor for change. Soon after, Bernie Showery would be called away to fight for the British Empire, serving in the Middle East with the legendary Australian Light Horse and the Imperial Camel Corps. Fighting alongside Lawrence of Arabia, he would witness the great cavalry charge at Beersheba, the fall of Damascus, and the manoeuvring behind the British carve-up of Palestine. WHITEWASH follows a familys journey across several centuries, from First Peoples genocide and the transatlantic slave trade to flight and freedom in a new land, punctuated by some of the most significant conflicts in human history. It is also the story of race, identity and the whitewashing of Black and Indigenous history. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Soft Cover. Condition: Fine. First Edition. 103 pages. Book appears to have hardly been read and is in Fine condition throughout.

Soft Cover. Condition: F. First Edition. 8vo. original printed paper wraps; pp. 320. A fine copy. Flatsigned by author to title page; 'Julie Janson April 2015'. Signed by Author.

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 24.0 x 30.0cms (landscape) b/w duotone & colour illusts very good hardback & dustwrapper This book has 3 sections: the first people the saltwater people; the broken bays (from Manly through to Palm Beach); bohemians & blue bloods (writers artists photographers filmmakers musicians architects surf culture etc).

24.0 x 30.0cms (landscape) b/w duotone & colour illusts very good+ hardback & dustwrapper This book has 3 sections: the first people the saltwater people; the broken bays (from Manly through to Palm Beach); bohemians & blue bloods (writers artists photographers filmmakers musicians architects surf culture etc).