The Life and Death of the Australian Backyard, by Anthony Clive Hall
This is a detailed study of the loss of the Australian backyard. Probably a bit too detailed for most readers you can skip over the parts of least interest.
This is a detailed study of the loss of the Australian backyard. Probably a bit too detailed for most readers you can skip over the parts of least interest.
An excellent history of the motion picture industry and the technical developments that made it possible and better.
It’s a good overall history of Australia but not much detail. There are no diagrams illustrating concepts from the text. It does feature great quality images and drawings from the periods being discussed.
This book takes the reader back to the dark period of The Black Death.
A fascinating insight into Australia dating from the 60’s.
Sometimes it’s good to get a different point of view about your country.
If you want lots of detail about how the US fracking companies were formed and run then this book is for you.
After reading about Steve Jobs it was interesting to contrast him with Paul Allen, one of the founders of Microsoft.
This was the first book I read using Aldiko book reader on my Samsung S2. Not a bad way to go, especially at night as no reading light is needed. I think paper pages are easier on the eyes though. There are many free classics available, and having an interest in books that have been … Continue reading The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, by L. Frank Baum
Storm Warning, by Jack Higgins (Book – 1976) An excellent read to take away the boredom of travel. The author keep you interested throughout with dramatically described action scenes. The story is about a group of nuns who board the Barquentine Deutschland to escape Brazil towards the end of World War 2. An excellent point is raised … Continue reading Storm Warning