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Author : William Dick
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780726000430
Total Pages : 319 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (4 download)
Download or read book A Bunch of Ratbags written by William Dick and published by . This book was released on 1965 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Peter Pinne
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 126 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)
Download or read book A Bunch of Ratbags written by Peter Pinne and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Peter N. Pinne
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780731638970
Total Pages : 73 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (389 download)
Download or read book A Bunch of Ratbags written by Peter N. Pinne and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Pablo Armellino
Publisher : ibidem-Verlag / ibidem Press
ISBN 13 : 3838258738
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (382 download)
Download or read book Ob-scene Spaces in Australian Narrative. An Account of the Socio-topographic Construction of Space in Australian Literature written by Pablo Armellino and published by ibidem-Verlag / ibidem Press. This book was released on 2012-02-27 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ob-scene Spaces in Australian Narrative is an exhaustive survey of Australian literature proposing itself as a journey through time and space. With a careful selection of texts which recount Australian history from the early days of white colonization to the present, this study endeavours to cast light on the process of socio-topographic construction that the settlers imposed upon the continent.As suggested by the title, the textual inquiry conducted in this book is driven by the stimulating ambiguity that lies between physical space and its discursive construction. A selection of canonical and non-canonical texts by authors ranging from Henry Lawson to Christos Tsiolkas aims to reveal the relationship between the space of the city (the scene) and the outback (the ob-scene space beyond the metropolitan area) and its role in the process of spatial construction that, through the last two centuries, has shaped Australia.Pablo Armellino’s distinctive approach to Australian literature makes Ob-scene Spaces in Australian Narrative a very interesting work. Using a carefully selected range of novels, linked together using social and literary theory, it recounts the history of colonization in Australia in a particularly approachable manner. Through the analysis of each text the reader seamlessly learns about the expansion of the frontier, the creation of an ob-scene space beyond it and the use the Discourse makes of this mechanism. These characteristics would appeal to both an academic audience, which would appreciate the detailed text analysis, and a general audience, which would enjoy the historical and thematic aspect of the book.– Professor Carmen Concilio and Professor Pietro Deandrea, Facoltà di Lingue, Università di Torino
Author : Iain McIntyre
Publisher : PM Press
ISBN 13 : 1629634581
Total Pages : 818 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (296 download)
Download or read book Girl Gangs, Biker Boys, and Real Cool Cats written by Iain McIntyre and published by PM Press. This book was released on 2017-12-01 with total page 818 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Girl Gangs, Biker Boys, and Real Cool Cats is the first comprehensive account of how the rise of postwar youth culture was depicted in mass-market pulp fiction. As the young created new styles in music, fashion, and culture, pulp fiction shadowed their every move, hyping and exploiting their behaviour, dress, and language for mass consumption and cheap thrills. From the juvenile delinquent gangs of the early 1950s through the beats and hippies, on to bikers, skinheads, and punks, pulp fiction left no trend untouched. With their lurid covers and wild, action-packed plots, these books reveal as much about society’s deepest desires and fears as they do about the subcultures themselves. Girl Gangs features approximately 400 full-color covers, many of them never reprinted before. With 70 in-depth author interviews, illustrated biographies, and previously unpublished articles from more than 20 popular culture critics and scholars from the US, UK, and Australia, the book goes behind the scenes to look at the authors and publishers, how they worked, where they drew their inspiration and—often overlooked—the actual words they wrote. Books by well-known authors such as Harlan Ellison and Lawrence Block are discussed alongside neglected obscurities and former bestsellers ripe for rediscovery. It is a must read for anyone interested in pulp fiction, lost literary history, retro and subcultural style, and the history of postwar youth culture. Contributors include Nicolas Tredell, Alwyn W. Turner, Mike Stax, Clinton Walker, Bill Osgerby, David Rife, J.F. Norris, Stewart Home, James Cockington, Joe Blevins, Brian Coffey, James Doig, David James Foster, Matthew Asprey Gear, Molly Grattan, Brian Greene, John Harrison, David Kiersh, Austin Matthews, and Robert Baker.
Author : Max Cryer
Publisher : Exisle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1921966017
Total Pages : 434 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (219 download)
Download or read book Curious English Words and Phrases written by Max Cryer and published by Exisle Publishing. This book was released on 2015-03-10 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wondered where terms like 'end of your tether', 'gets my goat' or 'letting ones hair down' come from? Or why we call some people 'geezers', 'sugar daddies' or 'lounge lizards'? Or where the words 'eavesdropping', 'nickname' and 'D-Day' come from? They are just a few of the many words and phrases that language expert Max Cryer examines in this fact-filled and fun new book. Max explains where these curious expressions come from, what they mean and how they are used. Along the way he tells a host of colourful anecdotes and dispels quite a few myths - Did Churchill originate the phrase 'black dog'? And if 'ivory tower' can be found in the Bible, why has its meaning changed so drastically? Curious English Words and Phrases is a treasure trove for lovers of language. Informative, amusing and value for money, this book is 'the real McCoy'. From 'couch potato' to 'Bob's your uncle', you'll find the explanation here!
Author : Drew Ford
Publisher : Dark Horse Comics
ISBN 13 : 1506717268
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (67 download)
Download or read book Steam written by Drew Ford and published by Dark Horse Comics. This book was released on 2020-06-09 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A young boy named Arlo escapes his abusive guardians on Earth, through an intergalactic portal to the steam-powered planet of Pother. While there he discovers that his long-lost father inadvertently helped a powerful corporation from Earth, in their efforts to deplete the planet's resources. In an attempt to set things right, Arlo joins a small group of resisters from Pother, as they work to both remove this dangerous organization from their world, and protect the planet's indigenous beings. Through this epic adventure, Arlo discovers his own self-worth, and perhaps even his life's ultimate destiny.
Author : Eric Partridge
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 9780415259385
Total Pages : 1150 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (593 download)
Download or read book The New Partridge Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English: J-Z written by Eric Partridge and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2006 with total page 1150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Entry includes attestations of the head word's or phrase's usage, usually in the form of a quotation. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).
Author : Carolyn M. Hendriks
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0198843054
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (988 download)
Download or read book Mending Democracy written by Carolyn M. Hendriks and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2020-10-20 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book develops the idea of democratic mending as a way of advancing a more connective and systemic approach to democratic repair.
Author : Liezl Shnookal
Publisher : Australian Self Publishing Group
ISBN 13 : 1923087991
Total Pages : 147 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (23 download)
Download or read book Off Track written by Liezl Shnookal and published by Australian Self Publishing Group. This book was released on 2023-11-01 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a remarkable journey through Australia’s 1970s with Lucy in Off Track. When Lucy finds herself in the back of a panel van with the larrikin Scotchie, her life takes an unexpected turn. From love and beach adventures to protesting the Vietnam War, Lucy’s story captures an era of profound transformation. Based on a true story, Liezl Shnookal’s captivating novel vividly portrays a time when life veered off its intended course and ventured completely OFF TRACK. Liezl Shnookal is an Australian author of two novels – Off Track and Nikki vs Jess, United against the World. Residing on acreage near Naarm/Melbourne, Liezl draws inspiration from her surroundings and experiences to create compelling stories. She also maintains an online presence at bushtelegraphxpress.com where readers can stay connected and explore a diverse range of short stories.
Author : Tom Dalzell
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317372514
Total Pages : 21043 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (173 download)
Download or read book The New Partridge Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English written by Tom Dalzell and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-06-26 with total page 21043 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Booklist Top of the List Reference Source The heir and successor to Eric Partridge's brilliant magnum opus, The Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English, this two-volume New Partridge Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English is the definitive record of post WWII slang. Containing over 60,000 entries, this new edition of the authoritative work on slang details the slang and unconventional English of the English-speaking world since 1945, and through the first decade of the new millennium, with the same thorough, intense, and lively scholarship that characterized Partridge's own work. Unique, exciting and, at times, hilariously shocking, key features include: unprecedented coverage of World English, with equal prominence given to American and British English slang, and entries included from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, India, South Africa, Ireland, and the Caribbean emphasis on post-World War II slang and unconventional English published sources given for each entry, often including an early or significant example of the term’s use in print. hundreds of thousands of citations from popular literature, newspapers, magazines, movies, and songs illustrating usage of the headwords dating information for each headword in the tradition of Partridge, commentary on the term’s origins and meaning New to this edition: A new preface noting slang trends of the last five years Over 1,000 new entries from the US, UK and Australia New terms from the language of social networking Many entries now revised to include new dating, new citations from written sources and new glosses The New Partridge Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English is a spectacular resource infused with humour and learning – it’s rude, it’s delightful, and it’s a prize for anyone with a love of language.
Author : Graham Fulbright
Publisher : Troubador Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1784620203
Total Pages : 578 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (846 download)
Download or read book The Man With A Charmed Life written by Graham Fulbright and published by Troubador Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2014-10-28 with total page 578 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The rules of the game are changing, and the winner takes all... Two superpowers must ponder their next move over Europe’s ballistic-missile chessboard in the face of the worst threat to world peace since the Cuban missile crisis. This threat is brandished by the maverick statesman holding sway over the Elysée Palace – Henri Fouquet. France’s new Napoleon stands prepared to imperil the entire northern hemisphere with his grand designs for a new world order by changing the rules of the game to nuclear poker. Englishman Henry Wright is unwittingly drawn into this incendiary setting after signing up with a US intelligence-gathering agency. Bewitched by Alexy Geary, the agency’s persuasive Senior Vice-President, whilst also suspicious of her motives and mistrustful of the enigmatic organisation behind her, man-in-the-middle Henry is soon entangled in a web of violence and intrigue. Alexy Geary’s challenge is to defuse the situation before the Soviet Union seizes upon French brinkmanship as a pretext for sparking off World War III – or the Pentagon unleashes its ‘Star Wars’ laser technology. With the stakes this high, all that stands in the way of mutual assured destruction is Henry Wright, an unassuming interpreter caught up in an epic predicament... The Man with A Charmed Life is a gripping political thriller, set in the pre-Gorbachev Cold War era, featuring flawed, flesh-and-blood mortals, far removed from the carbon-copy heroes and villains that already populate the literary world.
Author : Melina Marchetta
Publisher : Candlewick Press
ISBN 13 : 0763654582
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (636 download)
Download or read book The Piper's Son written by Melina Marchetta and published by Candlewick Press. This book was released on 2011-04-26 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The award-winning author of Finnikin of the Rock and Jellicoe Road pens a raw, compelling novel about a family’s hard-won healing on the other side of trauma. (Age 14 and up) Award-winning author Melina Marchetta reopens the story of the group of friends from her acclaimed novel Saving Francesca - but five years have passed, and now it’s Thomas Mackee who needs saving. After his favorite uncle was blown to bits on his way to work in a foreign city, Tom watched his family implode. He quit school and turned his back on his music and everyone that mattered, including the girl he can’t forget. Shooting for oblivion, he’s hit rock bottom, forced to live with his single, pregnant aunt, work at the Union pub with his former friends, and reckon with his grieving, alcoholic father. Tom’s in no shape to mend what’s broken. But what if no one else is either? An unflinching look at family, forgiveness, and the fierce inner workings of love and friendship, The Piper’s Son redefines what it means to go home again.
Author : Matthew Evanoff
Publisher : Matthew Evanoff
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 341 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Download or read book English Idioms written by Matthew Evanoff and published by Matthew Evanoff. This book was released on 2020-10-20 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learning English idioms can be difficult for ESL speakers. This book will help simplify some of the common words and expressions native English speakers use. Use it as a reference, or read it as a learning exercise, and you will improve your English in no time at all!
Author : John Ayto
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 019954378X
Total Pages : 419 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (995 download)
Download or read book Oxford Dictionary of English Idioms written by John Ayto and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2010-07-08 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers entries for over six thousand idioms, including seven hundred new to this edition, and provides background information, additional cross-references, and national variants.
Author : Peter Fensham
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351580485
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (515 download)
Download or read book Alienation From Schooling (1986) written by Peter Fensham and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-01-17 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1986, this book presents three full case studies of secondary school communities in Australia: one city school in a working-class area, one community school serving a wide, more rural area, and a school with an academic tradition in the suburbs of a large city. The material is drawn together to discuss and describe the issues revealed by the studies: these include discipline, boredom, staff-student relations, and the relevance of school work to the outside world. The book includes interviews with both students and teachers, recording the reactions of students to the way they are being taught, and their views on whether it is worth working hard at school when there is no certainly of a job at the end of it. The philosophy of the teachers emerges in the interviews, as do their views on the prospect of changing students’ attitudes from those acquired at home, and on the need for vocational rather than academic courses. What also comes out in the interviews is their realistic attitudes to their students’ future job prospects, and their views on alternative courses which could prepare the pupils for life rather than for a specific job. The book also includes an account of how the case studies were undertaken and reported. The methodological chapters set out some of the dilemmas and the possibilities in the study of such complex human situations.
Author : Melinda Jewell
Publisher : Peter Lang
ISBN 13 : 9783034304177
Total Pages : 418 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (41 download)
Download or read book The Representation of Dance in Australian Novels written by Melinda Jewell and published by Peter Lang. This book was released on 2011 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an analysis of the textual representation of dance in the Australian novel since the late 1890s. It examines how the act of dance is variously portrayed, how the word 'dance' is used metaphorically to convey actual or imagined movement, and how dance is written in a novelistic form. The author employs a wide range of theoretical approaches including postcolonial studies, theories concerned with class, gender, metaphor and dance and, in particular, Jung's concept of the shadow and theories concerned with vision. Through these variegated approaches, the study critiques the common view that dance is an expression of joie de vivre, liberation, transcendence, order and beauty. This text also probes issues concerned with the enactment of dance in Australia and abroad, and contributes to an understanding of how dance is 'translated' into literature. It makes an important contribution because the study of dance in Australian literature has been minimal, and this despite the reality that dance is prolific in Australian novels.
