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The A to Z of Australia

By: James C. Docherty

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The last continent to be claimed by Europeans, Australia began to be settled by the British in 1788 in the form of a jail for its convicts. While British culture has had the largest influence on the country and its presence can be seen everywhere, the British were not Australia's original populace. The first inhabitants of Australia, the Aborigines, are believed to have migrated from Southeast Asia into northern Australia as early as 60,000 years ago. This distinctive blend of vastly different cultures contributed to the ease with which Australia has become one of the world's most successful immigrant nations. The A to Z of Australia relates the history of this unique and beautiful land, which is home to an amazing range of flora and fauna, a climate that ranges from tropical forests to arid deserts, and the largest single collection of coral reefs and islands in the world. Through a detailed chronology, an introduction, appendixes, a bibliography, and cross-referenced dictionary entries on some of the more significant persons, places, and events; institutions and organizations; and political, economic, social, cultural, and religious facets, author James Docherty provides a much needed single volume reference on Australia, from its most unpromising of beginnings as a British jail to the liberal, tolerant, democracy it is today.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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ISBN 10

0810876345

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9780810876347

Tropics Bound

Elizabeth's Seadogs on the Spanish Main

By: James Seay Dean

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Tropics Bound

Elizabeth's Seadogs on the Spanish Main

By: James Seay Dean

For the first time, and long awaited, we have the view from the gun deck of the wide world that opened to the Elizabethans on the Spanish Main and among the islands of the Caribbean. The tang of salt air stings the story. So does fearsome reality, the diseases and storms that wreaked havoc on sailors and ships alike and, more often than not, ruined the ambitions of many a financier. With the seapower of Imperial Spain still dominant, England’s private adventurers could “singe the beards” of the haughty Spaniards but wherever possible still evaded Iberian naval firepower and the dreaded Inquisition. Tropics Bound, rich in documentary research, reveals in triumph and failure the lives of privateers who deserve to be remembered – of wealth acquired, of health forsaken, and of risks so often surprisingly achieved.’

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341

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The History Press

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0752496689

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9780752496689

MTV England

By: Olivia Edward,Genevieve Cortinovis,James Eggleton,Ashley Hermitage,Youyoung Lee

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MTV England

By: Olivia Edward,Genevieve Cortinovis,James Eggleton,Ashley Hermitage,Youyoung Lee

Get the inside scoop on England, plus Scottish highlights. From the coolest nightclubs in London to surfing off the Cornish coast, MTV England shows you where you want to be, with choices for every budget so you can travel the way you want to. Alternative accommodations. Stay everywhere from a London hostel with a rooftop hot tub to a thatched-roof cottage in the Cotswolds. Cheap eats. Fuel up with curries in London, tapas in Oxford, and fish and chips in Brighton. Great clubs, bars & pubs. Order a pint of real ale by a roaring logfire, dance all night with the local university crowd, or mingle with posh socialites over elegant cocktails. World-class museums & offbeat attractions. From fine art in London to Nessie-hunting at the Loch Ness 2000 exhibition in Scotland—plus the best places to hike, ride a horse, and even surf. Visit us online ar Frommers.com

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706

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John Wiley & Sons

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0764587730

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9780764587733

Further Studies in the History of Construction: the Proceedings of the Third Annual Conference of the Construction History Society

The Proceedings of the Third Annual Conference of the Construction History Society

By: James Campbell,Nicholas Bill,Yiting Pan,Nina Baker,Michael Driver,Michael Heaton,Michael Tutton,Christine Wall,David Yeomans

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Further Studies in the History of Construction: the Proceedings of the Third Annual Conference of the Construction History Society

The Proceedings of the Third Annual Conference of the Construction History Society

By: James Campbell,Nicholas Bill,Yiting Pan,Nina Baker,Michael Driver,Michael Heaton,Michael Tutton,Christine Wall,David Yeomans

This book is the third in the series of volumes which provide the papers of the conferences held at Queens' College, Cambridge by the Construction History Society. Papers cover different aspects of the history of construction, including studies of different building materials, building firms, the development and education of building professionals, the construction of buildings and infrastructure, methods and techniques of construction, and other subjects related to the history and development of buildings.

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494

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Lulu.com

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0992875129

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9780992875121

One Day to Fall in Love

the hilarious escapist romcom to read this summer

By: Molly James

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One Day to Fall in Love

the hilarious escapist romcom to read this summer

By: Molly James

With a novel plot, this fun romcom is a must-read at the beach this summer. Perfect for fans of Paige Toon and Sophie Kinsella' CANDIS Escape to Torquay this summer with Molly James's charming and magical romcom. The clock is ticking, don't let love run out . . . When the love of her life falls for someone else, Rena finds herself desperately scrolling for a solution. That's when an ad for a new dating app pops up: 24 hours to fall in love ❤️ A guaranteed love match by the end of the day or your money back. Fueled by heartbreak and tequila, Rena signs up and prepares for her life to change. What she doesn't know is that she is bound to repeat this day over and over again, until she finds her perfect match. One day they said, but there was no mention of how many times that day would play out . . . Praise for Molly James: 'Joyful, wise and enormously good fun' TASMINA PERRY 'An utterly gorgeous story that had me totally hooked. Without a doubt the best book I've read this year' HOLLY MARTIN 'Skip to the End was a feel-good feast from start to finish. The story felt original, perfectly-paced, and heartfelt. I can't wait to devour more books by Molly James' LISA DICKENSON 'A lovely, heartwarming story about finding your happy ever after - I rooted for Amy from the start and finished with a big smile on my face!' VICTORIA WALTERS

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331

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Quercus

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1529427002

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9781529427004

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The A to Z of Australia

The A to Z of Australia

Tropics Bound

Tropics Bound

MTV England

MTV England

Further Studies in the History of Construction: the Proceedings of the Third Annual Conference of the Construction History Society

Further Studies in the History of Construction: the Proceedings of the Third Annual Conference of the Construction History Society

One Day to Fall in Love

One Day to Fall in Love

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