An unvarnished but also affectionate portrait of Yugoslavia in the years before its demise through to the present, seen through the unlikely lens of punk and punk rockers. Part travelogue, part history the book is both, and neither, of those things. A mural and soundtrack of a journey through a time and place which no longer exists. 31 b/w illus.
A quick and easy guide with sixteen inspirational stories
This collection of essays, variously published in Australia, India and London, includes 'satellites' of his major works--such as Sitting In (1992), a landmark memoir in Labour History; Broken Song: TGH Strehlow and Aboriginal Possession (2002), a literary biography on Aboriginal and frontier poetics; and Peacemongers (2014), a pilgrimage book about Rabindranath Tagore and Mahatma Gandhi in the years leading up to the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Other essays are new: 'Brecht's Song', on his working-class mother; 'Dark Star', an expansion of his meeting with Christina Stead on her 80th birthday; 'Loving Roughneck', his critical appreciation of John Berger; and 'On the Edge of the Cliff', on his private meeting with the Dalai Lama in the Blue Mountains. As has been the case with his book-length works, Hill's essays collected here are ground-breaking: freshly, deeply researched, genre-crossing, multi-disciplinary, combining the candidly personal with the philosophical
"Change comes from one of two sources. First, we may be driven to change out of desperation. The second source that drives us to make changes in our lives is inspiration. I hope that is where you find yourself now - about to become sufficiently inspired to make major changes in your life. For over two decades, I have worked in the Personal Development arena, reviewing hundreds of books per year, and I am still astounded by the remarkable power of well spoken words. My own life has been completely transformed because of many of these 'Life Changing Quotes'. To me, the greatest contribution we can make to the life of another is to enable them to feel new hope, sense new emotions, and see new possibilities, and through this collection of inspiring and encouraging words, I trust this will be true for you." Barry the Book.
A curated collection of favorite short stories showcases a diverse range of themes and styles, reflecting the author's personal literary journey. Each tale offers unique insights and emotional depth, inviting readers to explore various human experiences and perspectives. The compilation highlights the beauty of storytelling, making it a delightful read for those who appreciate the art of the short story.
The narrative follows a protagonist who struggles with a history project, viewing the subject as dull and irrelevant. As the character grapples with the assignment, the story explores themes of engagement and discovery, highlighting the challenges of connecting with historical content in a meaningful way.
30 Quick Wins and HR Hacks that led the authors' business to being crowned Best Place to Work (SME) and an Investors in People Platinum employer in 2019.