AUSTRALIA TODAY : A Joyous Celebration of Who We Are
Title
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AUSTRALIA TODAY : A Joyous Celebration of Who We Are
Personal Author
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Gibson, Joel, author
Physical Description
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278 pages : chiefly color illustrations,color photographs ; 26 cm.
ISBN
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9781741665765
General Note
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Book donated by Pro Chancellor, Tan Sri Dr. Salleh Mohd Nor
Abstract
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Australia Today takes a broad sweeping view of the nation in a way that highlights our vibrant and stylish culture and unique way of life. The content is organised state-by-state and provides: a snapshot of each state and territory (history, industries, stats and facts); physical icons (ie, the Kimberley and Monkey Mia for WA; Coober Pedy opal mines for SA; Uluru for the NT; the Three Sisters for NSW); regional wildlife (crocodiles and funnelweb spiders to platypi and quokkas); cultural icons (the Opera House; the MCG; the Stockmans Hall of Fame, the big banana); style-file (houses, interior design, gardens; fashion, designers, iconic shops; food, wine, restaurants, cafes, markets); sport (AFL for Vic, league for NSW/QLD); art and culture (iconic artists; dance, music, opera and theatre; movies; books; arts/writers festivals); personalities (TV, media, sport, film); notable areas and towns (Margaret River, Ballarat, Broken Hill, Alice Springs); and regional variations in expressions and slang.
Subject Term
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Travel
Geographic Term
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Australia -- Description and travel
Australia -- Civilization
Added Author
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Maley, Jacqueline,
Library | Item Barcode | Call Number | Material Type | Item Category 1 |
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PSZ JB | 33000000007031 | DU102 G53 2007 | Open Access Book | Gift Book |