Emma is a lovely book. It combines the story of an immigrant Italian woman's life with traditional Italian recipes. Emma's story is typical of many women who emigrated from Italy to both the United States and Australia. She and her mother join her father in Australia after many years; she later marries another Italian immigrant who is interned by the Australian government during the war. In the first part of the book Michal Bosworth mainly just tells Emma's story, while in the second, she and Emma engage in lengthy discussions about food. This is an ideal gift for mothers or people just interested in food and/immigration.

This book is excellent. It describes the life of an italian immigrant woman in Australia. Emma and her parents arrive in Australia before WW2, like many other migrants. During the war she falls in love with, and then pregnant to, Peter, another Italian, who is interned by the Australian government. Most of the book describes her life with Peter, their children, their other relatives. It is a moving account which chimes with many immigrants' experiences. Later editions of the book also contain recipes by Emma and the author, Michal Bosworth. This book makes a great present for anyone interested in Italian culture, food, memory, autobiography, families or immigration.

Rich with exciting historical details, The Emperor's Silent Army: Terracotta Warriors of Ancient China by Jane O'Connor offers a well-researched book that tantalizes the reader with tales of a poisoned King, a camouflaged dead body, and a booby-trapped tomb. The targeted audience of ages 9-12 will thrill with the adventure while simultaneously profiting from their newfound knowledge of China's first Emperor, Qin Shihuang, and his war and burial customs. Heavily strewn with color photographs, computer images, maps, drawings, and charts, the book easily captures interest and successfully holds attention with its succinct wording and short chapters that directly complement the images.
Jane O'Connor's career spanning roles as editor-at-large, president of mass market children's books at Penguin, and prolific author is crowned by her most recent gem, The Emperor's Silent Army: Terracotta Warriors of Ancient China. Realizing that no children's books had thoroughly documented the world wonder discovered in China, O'Connor successfully fills the void. This book is a must for any library!
The only negative aspect is that the book fails to be part of a larger history series since once the book is read, the reader will want to read more. The detailed bibliography and author's note provide a scope for further reading on the Terracotta Warriors, but readers will long to learn the same concise and tantalizing information on other subjects as well! Hopefully, Jane O'Connor will follow with more books to engage children and adults since The Emperor's Silent Army: Terracotta Warriors of Ancient China masterfully explores its subject.

I wrote this book with statistician Glen Hudson in 1993. It was reprinted in 1995 and again in 1999. The Third Ediiton can still be found in bookstores or contact publisher Gary Allen, 9 Cooper Street Smithfield, Australia. Best wishes to all League fans

Alan Whiticker

Simply one of the best accounts of Australian contemporary politics, especially the 1980s. Thorough, complete, and highly readable. At over 600 pages its a long stretch, but the adventure is worth it. It puts into a single volume one of Australia's great political periods.

Great fun and captures the Aussie spirit

An outstanding read! Clearly written, I devoured this book in three nights, have since re-read it twice and constantly refer to it for reference.

I also bought the book as a gift for the CEO of an Internet Security startup firm. Interestingly, he left it on a plane by mistake and promptly bought a new copy so as not to go without!

Golis outlines the key elements for structuring the V.C. business plan, which takes a bit of effort to get straight but is well worth incorporating his elements in a formal Business Plan.

As a reality check for other buyers, I used this book as a constant reference source in building a submission for Stage 1&2 V.C. raising (which has now successfully been accepted and is in the 'heads of agreement stage' for $500,000 in funds placement).

The book does not present company management issues. Its focus is on the Entrepreneur and Venture Capital raising issues.

This is the only book needed when travelling around Europe.

With this book, art historian Bernard Smith established the model for all future considerations of the reception of the South Pacific by Europeans, as manifested in artistic impressions and interpretations of the early explorers and settlers of the region. In a way, you could say that Smith's ideas establish the discourse of 'postcolonialism' long before such a word was used. Essential reading for anyone interested in Pacific studies.

Dr. Kalokerinos, a medical GP working in the Australian outback with the Aborigines, discovered that vitamin C prevents sudden infant deaths (SIDS) brought on by malnutrition and by the introduction of immunization shots. Infants near death were revived by vitamin C injections, and the 50% death rate (hence the title) in the region dropped to near zero during his 8-year practice. Deaths rose to former levels after he was drummed out by the Australian health authorities.

Dr. K found his clinical observations and conclusions ridiculed & ignored by the authorities, and still suffers hostility, persecution and shunning by the medical establishment.

His work is deservedly praised by other medical heretics including Pauling, Klenner, Cathcart and others who challenge the myths that shots are health-giving and that vitamin C is good only for preventing scurvy.

A great book by a great doctor, it should be read by every caring current or future parent. Pediatricians and MDs in general too.