This collection of Eric Rolls' poems is drawn from two previous volumes, TSheaf Tosser' and TThe Green Mosaic', and other poems published over more than forty years. One of the TA&R Modern Poets' series.
Paperback edition of the trilogy 'Of Flesh, Fish and Fowl', 'Of Grape, Grain and Gethsemane' and 'Of Fruit, Vegetables, Herbs and Spices' first published separately in 1997. The author describes experiences of growing, preparing and eating food in various places around the world. Includes an index. His other publications include 'Sheaf Tosser, 'Citizens' and 'The River'. He became a Member of the Order of Australia for services to literature and environmental awareness in 1992.
Consumers have certain expectations when they enter a place of business, may it be to purchase a car, a pair of shoes, or anything in between. Of course, great service, friendliness, product knowledge, low prices and honesty are a must. Customers demand customer satisfaction. Period. However, are they prepared to treat sales consultants the same way they are expected to be dealt with? With the same kind of respect, dignity and politeness? The reality might come as a bit of a surprise to you... This book has been written from a car salesperson’s perspective, entirely based on true stories and experiences. It deals with the reality of car sales, and highlights how things are on the 'other side'. A must-read for any sales professional, an eye-opener for every consumer!
The stock market crash of 2008 was the ultimate "Failure to Proceed" and caused panic and anxiety. With real life stories and experiences, and a wry sense of humor, Eric Ball offers a unique perspective on the financial crises and provides insights, concepts and strategies to both survive and thrive in an uncertain world. You will gain knowledge of: Developing a long term perspective in a short term minded world. Stories that demystify complex financial concepts and topics. How to develop peace of mind about your finances and start taking concrete steps to make positive changes. Gain from the perspective of people who have faced financial crisis in the past and how they addressed the challenges. Ideas for setting financial goals and practical steps to implement them. Strategies to coordinate your investment and retirement plans. Practical steps to manage, reduce and eliminate debt. Practical ideas for both the beginner and the seasoned investor. How to handle a financial "Failure to Proceed" and get back on the road to economic stability.
A Sporting Nation will appeal equally to the serious sports enthusiast and mainstream reader. Its main text comprises excerpts from the Library's oral history recordings, with additional features by Olympian Marlene Mathews, and Eric Rolls and Marion Halligan.Twenty-six richly illustrated features present a broad and popular sweep through the nation's sporting culture, opening with a recollection of the 1956 Melbourne Olympics and a survey of the Sydney 2000 Games by Marlene Mathews.
Thirty years ago, a bomb landed in the field of Australian consciousness of itself and its land in the form of Eric Rolls' A Million Wild Acres. Now reprinted in a commemorative 30th anniversary edition for a new generation of readers against the backdrop of renewed and urgent concern about climate change.
A modern presentation of multiphase flow, from basic principles to state-of-the-art research. Explains dispersed fluid dynamics for bubbles, drops, or solid particles, incorporating detailed theory, experiments, simulations, and models while considering applications and recent cutting-edge advances. The book demonstrates the importance of multiphase flow in engineering and natural systems, considering particle size distributions, shapes and trajectories as well as deformation of fluid particles and multiphase flow numerical methods. The scope of the book also includes coupling physics between particles and turbulence through dispersion and modulation, and specific phenomena such as gravitational settling and collisions for solid particles, drops and bubbles. Featuring over eighty homework problems for each of the primary chapters, including theory-based and engineering application questions. The comprehensive coverage will give the reader a solid grounding for multiphase flow research and design, applicable to current and future engineering. This is an ideal resource for graduate students, researchers and professionals.
Covering the essential techniques of mixing, kneading, shaping, and baking bread, and accompanied by an inspirational bread gallery withover 100 recipes, Bread is the perfect guide for both novice and experienced bakers. Featuring step-by-step sequences and easy-to-follow text that take the mystery out of baking bread, this is a complete illustrated guide to the key ingredients and equipment used in the art of breadmaking from around the world.
Collection presenting historical descriptions of and reflections on the Australian landscape from the period 1642-1910. Attempts to challenge the negative depiction of Australia as a harsh, tyrannous terrain for farmers and early settlers and focuses on the land's beauty and potential. Features the observations of Abel Tasman, Captain Cook, Matthew Flinders, Leichhardt, Eliza Brown and others. Commentaries are interspersed with notes by the editor. Includes colour and black-and-white reproductions of artwork, bibliography and index. Rolls is a historian and Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities. He was made a member of the Order of Australia for services to literature and environmental awareness and has received the Captain Cook Award, the Age Book of the Year and the Landcare Media Award.
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