An outstanding travel guide to an area in the Pacific. I used this guide for my vacation to Guam. Everything was as the book says. Outstanding!

As the author of Tonga-Samoa Handbook, I've used James A. Bier's map of the Samoas many times to check dubious place name spellings or to verify geographical information. The detailed index makes finding places a breeze and the drawing is amazingly clear. I recommend this map highly.

I came across this book in the crime section of my library and, havingnever heard of the case before - since the events occured long beforemy birth- I was soon captivated. What attracted me to the book was that it was not written as a dry historical piece. Rather what makes it fascinating is how the writers (Paul Wilson co-wrote with Don Treble and Robyn Lincoln) include imagined conversations, to try to fill in the dots, where only the criminals themselves would have known the truth. These conversations appealed to the playwright in me. Jean Lee was the last woman hanged in my country, but not the last person, since at least one other man has been hanged, to my knowledge since. Jean's accomplices' Robert Clayton and Norman Andrews were also hanged at the same time Jean was. The writers make the claim that the hangings occured out of expedience for the resident state government, when doubts still remained concerning the case. It was never clear what part Jean Lee played in the murder, and the police interrogation procedures of the accused three was later found to be highly questionable. The writers also believe that an example was made of Jean, because of her sex and working-class origins, as a warning to other women of conservative post-war Melbourne of the consequences of deviating from the socially approved path of feminity. This latter claim is one I have a bit of trouble with, because to my mind, the writers have made it clear Jean intended to swindle Pop Kent, the murder victim. The fact the he was killed as a result of being robbed does not diminish her responsibilty for her actions. The book is meticulously researched, and includes photographs of all the people involved. I particularly liked seeing the gallows where the hangings took place and the "punishment" hood which features on the cover, creating a medieval and creepy image.

An excellent true story of the visionary John Flynn, pioneer of the Flying Doctors of the Australia Outback. A man who had ideas far ahead of his time he would not give up and had a faith that served him well. John Flynn made many friends while he convinced them to volunteer to help him achieve his goal of serving the entire outback. His vision was to somehow connect everyone to each other and to serve them with medical help closer than 10 days or more travel. How he achieved this seemingly impossible task makes a fascinating story.

i was pleased to read this book it does do wonders knowing that our younger generation will get to know all about how australian rock n roll started and how hard just one man fought to keep the dream alive he pathed the way for all future aussie artists to not only be acknowledged in australia but to venture overseas and he put australia on the map in the music world and this book definately stands out as one of my favorites it should go down as a book of history for any intrested persons i do have a lot of information on johnny o'keefe and would be pleased to share it with you john was a friend of my familys...

If you saw any of the Sydney during the Olympics, you are sure to find this account of its early years a fascinating revelation. Based on the life of Lieutenant Governor Joseph Foveaux, demonised in Robert Hughes' The Fatal Shore, this book reveals the links and patronage networks which held the British empire together. I liked the way the author in each chapter flung the reader into a physical description of the place where the action happens. And I even found myself caring about Foveaux's successes and setbacks. This is a warm, elegantly written and compelling new departure in Australian historical writing.

Journalism Theory & Practice is a very useful students and several of my students in communication studies make good use of it! Tge book also provides an excellent basis for seminar on current journalism in a global context. Recommended reading.

During our 1987 voyage to the South Pacific aboard SV Nimbus, our family had the pleasure of joining up with the Copeland family and Bagheera. Our wonderful family times together are brought back to life through the pages of "Just Cruising".

Liza's work is an inspiration to all and accurately portrays the cruising life. The book is an informative guide for couples and families. "Just Cruising" shows how you can harness the wind and, with planning and caution, can safely cruise to remote and exotic lands. It includes wonderful descriptions of destinations, sights and cultures. Two informative 'how-to' sections complete the book.

During our return voyage to the South Pacific in 1999, we were shocked when we were asked "Are you the Nimbus family as shown in the book "Just Cruising"? From French Polynesnia throughout our voyage to New Zealand, we were routinely approached by young and old, eager to discuss the joy of "Just Cruising"! The book is still in date and used by many as a useful overview to read before making landfall. In conclusion, "Just Cruising" is a must read whether cruising the Med, Caribbean or South Pacific!

Good work Liza!

David Seller SV Nimbus

I just received this book, and I think it is funny and the illustrations are cute! The author covers many different topics that are interesting and should be helpful. I really am enjoying reading through it and skipping around the different sections learning new things. My friends and I are having a blast!

This novel tells the untold story of the Australian aborigines. Who are the people who lived in Australia before the British came? What could be a more appropriate time than during the Olympics being held in Sydney? Learn what the "dreamtime" is. See Australia from the viewpoint of a native person.