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Author : Stephen Pincock
Publisher : UNSW Press
ISBN 13 : 1742241050
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (422 download)
Download or read book The Best Australian Science Writing 2011 written by Stephen Pincock and published by UNSW Press. This book was released on 2011 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Ashley Hay
Publisher : NewSouth
ISBN 13 : 1742241883
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (422 download)
Download or read book The Best Australian Science Writing 2014 written by Ashley Hay and published by NewSouth. This book was released on 2014-11-01 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The annual collection celebrating the finest Australian science writing of the year. Why are Sydney’s golden orb weaver spiders getting fatter and fitter? Could sociology explain the recent upsurge in prostate cancer diagnoses? Why were Darwinites craving a good storm during ‘The Angry Summer’? Is it true that tuberculosis has become deadlier over time? And are jellyfish really taking over the world? Now in its fourth year, this popular and acclaimed anthology steps inside the nation’s laboratories and its finest scientific and literary minds. Featuring prominent authors such as Tim Flannery, Jo Chandler, Frank Bowden and Iain McCalman, as well as many new voices, it covers topics as diverse and wondrous as our ‘lumpy’ universe, the creation of dragons and the frontiers of climate science.
Author : Bianca Nogrady
Publisher : NewSouth
ISBN 13 : 1742242235
Total Pages : 331 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (422 download)
Download or read book The Best Australian Science Writing 2015 written by Bianca Nogrady and published by NewSouth. This book was released on 2015-11-01 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The annual collection celebrating the finest Australian science writing of the year. How does dust connect the cosmos with our bed sheets? Why do lobsters do the Mexican Wave backwards? And what makes us feel ‘wetness’ when there’s no such thing as ‘wet’ nerve receptors? Now in its fifth year, The Best Australian Science Writing 2015 draws on the knowledge and insight of Australia’s brightest thinkers in examining the world around us. From our obsession with Mars to the mating habits of fish, this lively collection covers a range of topics and delights in challenging our perceptions of the planet we think we know.
Author : Jessica K. Weir
Publisher : ANU E Press
ISBN 13 : 1921862564
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (218 download)
Download or read book Country, Native Title and Ecology written by Jessica K. Weir and published by ANU E Press. This book was released on 2012-03-01 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Country, native title and ecology all converge in this volume to describe the dynamic intercultural context of land and water management on Indigenous lands. Indigenous people’s relationships with country are discussed from various speaking positions, including identity and knowledge, the homelands debate, water planning, climate change and market environmentalism. The inter-disciplinary chapters range from an ethnographic description of living waters in the Great Sandy Desert, negotiating the eradication of yellow crazy ants in Arnhem Land, and legal analysis of native title rights in emerging carbon markets. A recurrent theme is the contentions over meaning, knowledge, and authority. “Because this volume is scholarly, original and very timely it represents a key resource and reference work for land and sea managers; policy makers; scholars of the interface between post-native title responsibilities, NRM objectives and appropriate heritage protocols; and students based in the social sciences, natural sciences and humanities. It is rare for volumes to have this much cross-academy purchase and for this reason alone – it will have ongoing worth and value as a seminal collection.” – Associate Professor Peter Veth, ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences, The Australian National University. Dr Jessica Weir has published widely on water, native title and governance, and is the author of Murray River Country: An Ecological Dialogue with Traditional Owners (Aboriginal Studies Press, 2009). Jessica’s work was recently included in Stephen Pincock’s Best Australian Science Writing 2011. In 2011 Jessica established the AIATSIS Centre for Land and Water Research, in the Indigenous Country and Governance Research Program at the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies. For more information on Aboriginal History Inc. please visit aboriginalhistory.org.au.
Author : John Pickrell
Publisher : NewSouth
ISBN 13 : 174224176X
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (422 download)
Download or read book Flying Dinosaurs written by John Pickrell and published by NewSouth. This book was released on 2014-06-01 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dinosaurs didn’t die out when an asteroid hit Earth 66 million years ago. Get ready to unthink what you thought you knew and journey into the deep, dark depths of the Jurassic. The discovery of the first feathered dinosaur in China in 1996 sent shockwaves through the palaeontological world. Were the feathers part of a complex mating ritual, or a stepping stone in the evolution of flight? And just how closely related T. rex to a chicken Award-winning journalist John Pickrell reveals how dinosaurs developed flight and became the birds in our backyards. He delves into the latest discoveries in China, the US, Europe and uncovers a thriving black market in fossils and infighting between dinosaur hunters, plus the controversial plan to use a chicken to bring dinosaurs back from the dead.
Author : Jane McCredie
Publisher : NewSouth
ISBN 13 : 1742241654
Total Pages : 309 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (422 download)
Download or read book The Best Australian Science Writing 2013 written by Jane McCredie and published by NewSouth. This book was released on 2013-11-01 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Could the dodo make a comeback? What does science tell us about the sex in Fifty Shades of Grey? Is giving up meat really the greenest option? Can you use tweets to spot a psychopath? Do birds make art? What do the Cold War and climate science have in common? And can a psychologist interpret your farts? The Best Australian Science Writing 2013 brings together great writing about life and the universe, including contributions from poets and psychologists, comedians and climate commentators, neuroscientists and novelists, star-gazers and science journalists. With a foreword by superstar comedian, musician and self-confessed science-nerd, Tim Minchin, this provocative collection is chock-full of intrigue, curiosity and controversy. Read this. Your brain will love you for it.
Author : Sonya Hartnett
Publisher : Black Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1921870818
Total Pages : 362 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (218 download)
Download or read book The Best Australian Stories 2012 written by Sonya Hartnett and published by Black Inc.. This book was released on 2012-11-05 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These stories are breath-takers, the ones which render nothing more important than discovering what happens next. -Sonya Hartnett The Best Australian Stories 2012 is the country's premier annual collection of short fiction. This year sees Sonya Hartnett select thirty-two remarkable stories that roam widely in subject and style, but share "a delicate complexity and a vibrant cleverness." A travelling scout for a modern-day freak show meets a girl with a strange and wonderful gift. A winning lottery ticket tests the bonds of three mismatched siblings. A beast of burden offers an alternative account of Australian settlement. There is dark humour, stealthy and unsettling, and moments of terror, whimsy, romance and surprise. What unites them is a steadfast commitment to the storyteller's art - the art of making the reader want to turn the page. 'Almost all the stories curated by Hartnett were new to me and reading them was a treat ... As with the poems, this outstanding collection confirms the robust health of the Australian short story.' -the Australian 'You'd be hard to please if you found nothing in this collection to make you want to linger and relish what you'd discovered.' -Sydney Morning Herald Sonya Hartnett is the internationally acclaimed author of several novels. In 2003, her adult novel, Of a Boy, won the Age Book of the Year and was shortlisted for the Miles Franklin Award.
Author : Craig Cormick
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN 13 : 1486309836
Total Pages : 251 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (863 download)
Download or read book The Science of Communicating Science written by Craig Cormick and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2019-11-01 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you wishing you knew how to better communicate science, without having to read several hundred academic papers and books on the topic? Luckily Dr Craig Cormick has done this for you! This highly readable and entertaining book distils best practice research on science communication into accessible chapters, supported by case studies and examples. With practical advice on everything from messages and metaphors to metrics and ethics, you will learn what the public think about science and why, and how to shape scientific research into a story that will influence beliefs, behaviours and policies.
Author : Mohsin Hamid
Publisher : Anchor Canada
ISBN 13 : 0307373355
Total Pages : 155 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (73 download)
Download or read book The Reluctant Fundamentalist written by Mohsin Hamid and published by Anchor Canada. This book was released on 2009-06-05 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of the award-winning Moth Smoke comes a perspective on love, prejudice, and the war on terror that has never been seen in North American literature. At a café table in Lahore, a bearded Pakistani man converses with a suspicious, and possibly armed, American stranger. As dusk deepens to night, he begins the tale that has brought them to this fateful meeting. . . Changez is living an immigrant’s dream of America. At the top of his class at Princeton, he is snapped up by Underwood Samson, an elite firm that specializes in the “valuation” of companies ripe for acquisition. He thrives on the energy of New York and the intensity of his work, and his infatuation with regal Erica promises entrée into Manhattan society at the same exalted level once occupied by his own family back in Lahore. For a time, it seems as though nothing will stand in the way of Changez’s meteoric rise to personal and professional success. But in the wake of September 11, he finds his position in his adopted city suddenly overturned, and his budding relationship with Erica eclipsed by the reawakened ghosts of her past. And Changez’s own identity is in seismic shift as well, unearthing allegiances more fundamental than money, power, and perhaps even love. Elegant and compelling, Mohsin Hamid’s second novel is a devastating exploration of our divided and yet ultimately indivisible world. “Excuse me, sir, but may I be of assistance? Ah, I see I have alarmed you. Do not be frightened by my beard: I am a lover of America. I noticed that you were looking for something; more than looking, in fact you seemed to be on a mission, and since I am both a native of this city and a speaker of your language, I thought I might offer you my services as a bridge.” —from The Reluctant Fundamentalist
Author : Richard Dawkins
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199216819
Total Pages : 439 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (992 download)
Download or read book The Oxford Book of Modern Science Writing written by Richard Dawkins and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 439 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Selected and introduced by Richard Dawkins, The Oxford Book of Modern Science Writing is a celebration of the finest writing by scientists for a wider audience - revealing that many of the best scientists have displayed as much imagination and skill with the pen as they have in the laboratory.This is a rich and vibrant collection that captures the poetry and excitement of communicating scientific understanding and scientific effort from 1900 to the present day. Professor Dawkins has included writing from a diverse range of scientists, some of whom need no introduction, and some of whoseworks have become modern classics, while others may be less familiar - but all convey the passion of great scientists writing about their science.
Author : Lev Grossman
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0452298016
Total Pages : 433 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (522 download)
Download or read book The Magician King written by Lev Grossman and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-05-29 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lev Grossman’s new novel THE BRIGHT SWORD will be on sale July 2024 Return to Fillory in the riveting sequel to the New York Times bestseller and literary phenomenon, The Magicians, now an original series on SYFY, from the author of the #1 bestselling The Magician’s Land. Quentin Coldwater should be happy. He escaped a miserable Brooklyn childhood, matriculated at a secret college for magic, and graduated to discover that Fillory—a fictional utopia—was actually real. But even as a Fillorian king, Quentin finds little peace. His old restlessness returns, and he longs for the thrills a heroic quest can bring. Accompanied by his oldest friend, Julia, Quentin sets off—only to somehow wind up back in the real world and not in Fillory, as they’d hoped. As the pair struggle to find their way back to their lost kingdom, Quentin is forced to rely on Julia’s illicitly learned sorcery as they face a sinister threat in a world very far from the beloved fantasy novels of their youth.
Author : Martin W Angler
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1317369823
Total Pages : 362 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (173 download)
Download or read book Science Journalism written by Martin W Angler and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2017-06-14 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Science Journalism: An Introduction gives wide-ranging guidance on producing journalistic content about different areas of scientific research. It provides a step-by-step guide to mastering the practical skills necessary for covering scientific stories and explaining the business behind the industry. Martin W. Angler, an experienced science and technology journalist, covers the main stages involved in getting an article written and published; from choosing an idea, structuring your pitch, researching and interviewing, to writing effectively for magazines, newspapers and online publications. There are chapters dedicated to investigative reporting, handling scientific data and explaining scientific practice and research findings to a non-specialist audience. Coverage in the chapters is supported by reading lists, review questions and practical exercises. The book also includes extensive interviews with established science journalists, scholars and scientists that provide tips on building a career in science journalism, address what makes a good reporter and discuss the current issues they face professionally. The book concludes by laying out the numerous available routes into science journalism, such as relevant writing programs, fellowships, awards and successful online science magazines. For students of journalism and professional journalists at all levels, this book offers an invaluable overview of contemporary science journalism with an emphasis on professional journalistic practice and success in the digital age.
Author : John Pickrell
Publisher : Australian Geographic
ISBN 13 : 9781925694932
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (949 download)
Download or read book Wildlife of Australia written by John Pickrell and published by Australian Geographic. This book was released on 2018-10-05 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For first-time visitors here, Australia's wildlife - from the platypus and the thorny devil to the cassowary and the koala - seems almost indescribably exotic. This is not only true for its plants and animals but also for its landscapes and environments. The unusual fauna, unusual environments, unusual climate, and the vast size of Australia - ......
Author : Rob Gerrand
Publisher : Black (Aus)
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 644 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Download or read book The Best Australian Science Fiction Writing written by Rob Gerrand and published by Black (Aus). This book was released on 2004 with total page 644 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No Marketing Blurb
Author : David Lindsay
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN 13 : 1486311482
Total Pages : 181 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (863 download)
Download or read book Scientific Writing = Thinking in Words written by David Lindsay and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2020-05-01 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Telling people about research is just as important as doing it. But many competent researchers are wary of scientific writing, despite its importance for sharpening scientific thinking, advancing their career, obtaining funding for their work and growing the prestige of their institution. This second edition of David Lindsay’s popular book Scientific Writing = Thinking in Words presents a way of thinking about writing that builds on the way good scientists think about research. The simple principles in this book will help you to clarify the objectives of your work and present your results with impact. Fully updated throughout, with practical examples of good and bad writing, an expanded chapter on writing for non-scientists and a new chapter on writing grant applications, this book makes communicating research easier and encourages researchers to write confidently. It is an ideal reference for researchers preparing journal articles, posters, conference presentations, reviews and popular articles; for students preparing theses; and for researchers whose first language is not English.
Author : Elise Hancock
Publisher : JHU Press
ISBN 13 : 9780801873294
Total Pages : 186 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (732 download)
Download or read book Ideas Into Words written by Elise Hancock and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2003-06-17 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the latest breakthroughs in medical research and information technologies to new discoveries about the diversity of life on earth, science is becoming both more specialized and more relevant. Consequently, the need for writers who can clarify these breakthroughs and discoveries for the general public has become acute. In Ideas into Words, Elise Hancock, a professional writer and editor with thirty years of experience, provides both novice and seasoned science writers with the practical advice and canny insights they need to take their craft to the next level. Rich with real-life examples and anecdotes, this book covers the essentials of science writing: finding story ideas, learning the science, opening and shaping a piece, polishing drafts, overcoming blocks, and conducting interviews with scientists and other experts who may not be accustomed to making their ideas understandable to lay readers. Hancock's wisdom will prove useful to anyone pursuing nonfiction writing as a career. She devotes an entire chapter to habits and attitudes that writers should cultivate, another to structure, and a third to the art of revision. Some of her advice is surprising (she cautions against s
Author : Margaret Drabble
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN 13 : 9780156006194
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (61 download)
Download or read book The Millstone written by Margaret Drabble and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 1966 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Rosamund Stacey finds herself pregnant after her only sexual encounter. Despite her fierce independence and academic brilliance, Rosamund is naive and unworldly, and the choices before her are terrifying."--Back cover
