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Mind of the Nation

Universities in Australian Life

By: Michael Wesley

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Mind of the Nation

Universities in Australian Life

By: Michael Wesley

In this thought-provoking and timely examination, academic and writer Michael Wesley asks what Australians really think and how they feel about our universities, and where to next? In 1964, Donald Horne wrote in his classic The Lucky Country that 'in a sense – Australia does not have a mind. Intellectual life exists but . . . has no established relation to practical life.' For Horne, Australia's universities were marginalised; they were places where 'clever men nurse the wounds of public indifference'. Since then, there has been a vast increase in university attendance, but Australians today have mixed feelings about them – a strange blend of antagonism, aspiration and apathy. In this eloquent and original book, Michael Wesley investigates the forces shaping Australia's universities and their relationship to Australian society. Are universities too commercial? Do they provide value? Are they inclusive? Are they underfunded? What do we want from these institutions, especially post-Covid? Unless a new national vision for higher education is found, Australia's universities could be set for decline. This is a groundbreaking examination of universities in Australian life – and, more than that, of the 'mind of the nation'.

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210

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La Trobe University Press

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1743823118

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9781743823118

Barren Grounds

By: B. Michael Radburn

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Barren Grounds

By: B. Michael Radburn

The calling card of the killer known as 'The Jeweller' is as elegant as it is gruesome: a pair of ring fingers, separated from their owners, encircled by a band of wire, and delivered directly to Senior Detective Joe Capello. When the Jeweller taunts Joe and his team into meeting him in the diseased grounds of Barren Park, the consequences of that evening will have permanent repercussions for everyone involved. And for Joe, it gets personal Two years later, Joe is off the force, but no less obsessed with the Jeweller and his horrific crimes. When a new parcel arrives at his home, Joe is invited back onto the task force and given the opportunity to redeem himself. But vindication relies on Joe finally capturing The Jeweller and now he has to decide if he's willing to do what it takes – whatever it takes – to finally bring this case to a close.

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354

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Pantera Press

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192570064X

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9781925700640

My Windows 10 Computer for Seniors

By: Michael Miller

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My Windows 10 Computer for Seniors

By: Michael Miller

My Microsoft® Windows® 10 Computer for Seniors is an easy, full-color tutorial on the latest operating system from Microsoft. Veteran author Michael Miller is known for his ability to explain complex topics to everyday readers. Michael wrote this book from the 50+ point of view, using step-by-step instructions and large, full-color photos to cover all the most popular tasks. Miller will help you learn to: • Get started with Windows 10, whether you’re experienced with computers or not • Configure Windows 10 to work better for those with vision and physical challenges • Explore the web with Microsoft’s Edge browser and Google Search • Find, install, and use the best new Windows apps • Reliably connect to the Internet, both at home and away • Find online bargains, shop safely, and avoid online scams • Make and receive video and voice calls with Skype • Stay connected with friends and family on Facebook and Pinterest • Capture, touch up, organize, and share your pictures • Read eBooks on your PC—even enlarge text for greater comfort • Send and receive email with Windows 10’s Email app • Keep track of all your files, and back them up safely • Discover great new music with Spotify and Pandora • Fix common PC and Internet problems • Search your computer and the Internet—and send and receive text messages—with the Cortana virtual assistant

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720

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Que Publishing

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0134856392

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9780134856391

A History of Regional Commercial Television in Australia

By: Michael Thurlow

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A History of Regional Commercial Television in Australia

By: Michael Thurlow

This book is the first history of commercial television in regional Australia, where diverse communities are spread across vast distances and multiple time zones. The first station, GLV Latrobe Valley, began broadcasting in December 1961. By the late 1970s, there were 35 independent commercial stations throughout regional Australia, from Cairns in the far north-east to Bunbury in the far south-west. Based on fine-grained archival research and extensive interviews, the book examines the key political, regulatory, economic, technological, industrial, and social developments which have shaped the industry over the past 60 years. Regional television is often dismissed as a mere extension of – or footnote to – the development of Australia’s three metropolitan commercial television networks. Michael Thurlow’s study reveals an industry which, at its peak, was at the economic and social heart of regional communities, employing thousands of people and providing vital programming for viewers in provincial cities and small towns across Australia.

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511

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Springer Nature

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3031109449

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9783031109447

Freeing Peter

By: Andrew Greste,Juris Greste,Lois Greste,Michael Greste,Peter Greste

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Freeing Peter

By: Andrew Greste,Juris Greste,Lois Greste,Michael Greste,Peter Greste

Freeing Peter tells the extraordinary true story of how an ordinary Australian family took on the Egyptian government to get Peter Greste out of prison. When Peter Greste was arrested in Egypt, his family were shocked but not panicked. Peter had been a foreign correspondent for two decades in numerous dangerous countries, and been detained before. He was only in Egypt on temporary assignment – how much trouble could he be in? A lot, it quickly became clear. Peter was put into solitary confinement, then charged with threatening national security. No evidence was ever produced, but after a sham trial he was given a seven-year sentence. Peter’s family, meanwhile, were working to free him. Rather than wait on official channels, the Grestes were soon running an international media campaign, and for the 400 days Peter spent in prison his plight was seldom out of the headlines. The process was by no means plain sailing, nor was there always agreement, but the Grestes were galvanised rather than paralysed by the crisis. Here each writes frankly and movingly about how they pulled together as a family, and the times they didn’t. About the daily uncertainty, the paucity of information, the strain of decision-making, the emotional visits to the prison, the incomprehensible Egyptian legal system, and the overwhelming support from every level of Australian society. Peter superbly depicts the effects of incarceration on his state of mind, and his battle not to construct a mental prison within the physical one. Freeing Peter is an inspirational story about fortitude, resilience, and a highly functional family whose unity proved to be the saving of them. ‘An extraordinary degree of resilience and strength is revealed in the intelligent voices of the family members . . . Freeing Peter powerfully conveys how differently individuals react to extreme circumstance, and how a strong family held together.’ Kate Ryan, Australian Book Review ‘This is a powerful book for myriad reasons and a timely reminder of how precious the freedom of speech, a strong press and the love of family truly are.’ Weekend Gold Coast Bulletin

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300

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Penguin Group Australia

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1760142417

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9781760142414

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Mind of the Nation

Mind of the Nation

Barren Grounds

Barren Grounds

My Windows 10 Computer for Seniors

My Windows 10 Computer for Seniors

A History of Regional Commercial Television in Australia

A History of Regional Commercial Television in Australia

Freeing Peter

Freeing Peter

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