Step into the vibrant world of Marji Hill, an Australian artist whose canvases are windows into the soul of Australia - the land Down Under. In this captivating art book Marji showcases a diverse collection of paintings that span from the artist's formative teenage years to her most recent creations. Her artworks are a powerful mirror reflecting the intricate tapestry of Australian society. • the nuanced dynamics of black/white relations • the complexities of identity and culture • Australia’s hidden past as layers of history intertwine with the present, inviting contemplation and reflection. • the allure of gold discoveries echoing the dreams and aspirations of generations past • the essence of the land and sea which capture the breathtaking beauty of Australia’s landscapes Amidst the weighty themes, find moments of joy and light-heartedness as Marji infuses her paintings with a sense of whimsy and playfulness. Each stroke of the brush tells a story so you can immerse yourself in the rich narrative woven throughout these pages. Journey into Marji’s world of art and discover the essence of Australia, painted with passion, depth, and unyielding reverence for the land and its people.
Celebrate your creativity, be inspired by Country, and learn the essential elements of landscape painting with gouache.Want more than just a simple visual response to Country? Absorb layers of meaning encompassing historical, spiritual and cultural elements - all of this impacting artistic vision.Marji Hill delves into the antiquity of Australia's artistic traditions. She takes you on a journey into part of Australia that is imbued with different levels of interpretation. Her chosen place is Queensland's Springbrook National Park part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area.Marji puts Australian landscape painting within the context of Australia's ancient traditions digging deep into Australia's past. She shows how Aboriginal Australians responded to Country artistically and how this can influence an artist's perception of the Australian landscape.Landscape painting is part of the Australian psyche. In this hands-on guide to time-honoured techniques of painting with gouache journey into the Australian countryside. Learn to paint in the Australian open air. This richly informative and beautifully illustrated volume leads you step by step through painting at Springbrook with practical exercises, and special topics to help you to:* paint with the most versatile, daring and expressive of mediums - gouache.* go deep into Australia's past with a snapshot of how Australia's First People responded to Country in art and ceremony* be introduced to the basics of plein air painting and the completion of artworks back in the studio* get an overview of the necessary tool kit for painting outdoors * master the art of painting a compelling outdoor composition using the subtleties of gouache water colour paint to create beautifully expressive subjects and themes.Perfect for all aspiring artists who want to paint in the open air. It's for those who want to understand that art making outdoors in Australia springs not only from a European Impressionist tradition but from Australian antiquity. If you want to be inspired by Country, experience it from a simple visual perspective, as well as appreciate its historical and cultural implications then this book is for you.
Think young! The secret to staying young while growing old is to think young. A must read for all those who do not want to grow old - for being young or old has nothing to do with age. It's a mental thing. Henry Ford says "Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young." In this work of personal development you will learn the need for a big attitude as you advance in years. Positive thinking will help pave the way for your future and you will discover motivational strategies that will help you keep a young mind. As you learn about developing the right mind set you will explore how to have new beginnings, take on fresh challenges, break new boundaries, have new experiences, develop new friendships, have successful relationships and awaken again some of the fearlessness of youth. You don't have to become old, so discover some of the solutions for having an ageless mind.
How Big Is Your Why will help you understand why you are losing time, you'll know how to make small changes in your life to organise your time, and you'll learn how to transform your life and expedite your productivity - to getting your book written, producing more books, and deciding in life what really matters
This series shares some of Australia's great stories, revealing that truth is often more exciting than fiction. Suitable for upper primary to junior secondary. Ages 10+.
Cultural, education enterprises mounted and run by local Aboriginal organisations; CAAMA, Kalkadoon Cultural Group, Tranby College, Nyoongah Community Centre.
Describes the traditional family life of Aboriginal peoples of Australia and the effect of British colonisation on this, particularly with regard to the loss of their land. Considers the cultural revival of the Aboriginal people. Includes timeline of significant events. Suggested level: intermediate, secondary.
For children; Biographical sketches of K. Gilbert, N. White, H. Thomas, Y. Mawuyul, B. Randall; early life, career development, examples of artists work, methods, aims.
For children; Biographical sketches of G. Stow, A. Mullett, H. Sculthorpe, I. Clayton; R. Bostock, K. Colbung; early life, schooling, significant experiences, present situation, occupation.
Many Indigenous children were forcibly taken from their homes and families during the 1900s. This is a sad and shameful part of Australia's history. Here are the stories of six members of the stolen generations, stories of sadness and loss, but also of great courage and creativity.
Step into the vibrant world of Marji Hill, an Australian artist whose canvases are windows into the soul of Australia - the land Down Under. In this captivating art book Marji showcases a diverse collection of paintings that span from the artist's formative teenage years to her most recent creations. Her artworks are a powerful mirror reflecting the intricate tapestry of Australian society. • the nuanced dynamics of black/white relations • the complexities of identity and culture • Australia’s hidden past as layers of history intertwine with the present, inviting contemplation and reflection. • the allure of gold discoveries echoing the dreams and aspirations of generations past • the essence of the land and sea which capture the breathtaking beauty of Australia’s landscapes Amidst the weighty themes, find moments of joy and light-heartedness as Marji infuses her paintings with a sense of whimsy and playfulness. Each stroke of the brush tells a story so you can immerse yourself in the rich narrative woven throughout these pages. Journey into Marji’s world of art and discover the essence of Australia, painted with passion, depth, and unyielding reverence for the land and its people.
Bryana is a little girl taking a long train ride to Liberty City for the annual Fall Festival and a long-awaited reunion with her friend Rabbit, who is...well, a rabbit. Through her letters to Bryana, Rabbit introduces the reader to the overconfident Dragon (who she believes is just a lizard); vain and mean Bonnie Fox; her social diva of a mother; scatterbrained Razzle, the otter; Ricket, the small rat, whose endless desire to fly results in a rocket ride that makes sausages rain down from the sky; and many other characters that make adjusting to life in a new town challenging for a small rabbit. As Rabbit makes friends, she discovers the meaning of community, and learns that diversity is pretty awesome.
This book was done as a playful look at the way humans would be viewed by another race. The Sneila are a friendly and intelligent group of beings from a distant galaxy. They were stranded here, due to technical difficulties on their spacecraft. Fortunately the Sneila were found by a nice human family. Grandma Rainie has always been a believer and they are her proof that aliens do exist. The Johnson family learns as much from the aliens, as the aliens learn from them. The Sneila were on a low-budget tour,so they want to see what they can of Earth. The goal is to return to their own planet, not to conquer this world . The Johnsons and Sneila have wonderful adventures. The Sneila and their pets have found a unexpected vacation destination.
In this book, the story of Aboriginal land rights, then and now, is told. Read about traditional Aboriginal concepts of land and caring for land, and how European settlers overtook the land, using it for their own purposes and changing it forever. Learn about the land wars that occurred, the years on the reserves and missions and the struggle of Aboriginal people to reclaim their lands. -- Back cover.
A systematic and comprehensive introduction to the study of nonlinear dynamical systems, in both discrete and continuous time, for nonmathematical students and researchers working in applied fields. An understanding of linear systems and the classical theory of stability are essential although basic reviews of the relevant material are provided. Further chapters are devoted to the stability of invariant sets, bifurcation theory, chaotic dynamics and the transition to chaos. In the final two chapters the authors approach the subject from a measure-theoretical point of view and compare results to those given for the geometrical or topological approach of the first eight chapters. Includes about one hundred exercises. A Windows-compatible software programme called DMC, provided free of charge through a website dedicated to the book, allows readers to perform numerical and graphical analysis of dynamical systems. Also available on the website are computer exercises and solutions to selected book exercises. See www.cambridge.org/economics/resources
Scratch is a fun, free, beginner-friendly programming environment where you connect blocks of code to build programs. While most famously used to introduce kids to programming, Scratch can make computer science approachable for people of any age. Rather than type countless lines of code in a cryptic programming language, why not use colorful command blocks and cartoon sprites to create powerful scripts? In Learn to Program with Scratch, author Majed Marji uses Scratch to explain the concepts essential to solving real-world programming problems. The labeled, color-coded blocks plainly show each logical step in a given script, and with a single click, you can even test any part of your script to check your logic. You'll learn how to: –Harness the power of repeat loops and recursion –Use if/else statements and logical operators to make decisions –Store data in variables and lists to use later in your program –Read, store, and manipulate user input –Implement key computer science algorithms like a linear search and bubble sort Hands-on projects will challenge you to create an Ohm's law simulator, draw intricate patterns, program sprites to mimic line-following robots, create arcade-style games, and more! Each chapter is packed with detailed explanations, annotated illustrations, guided examples, lots of color, and plenty of exercises to help the lessons stick. Learn to Program with Scratch is the perfect place to start your computer science journey, painlessly. Uses Scratch 2
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