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This book examines the way in which Australian institutions have
responded to the influx of migrants of non-Anglo-Saxon origin
during the past thirty years. Until the end of the sixties, the
typical Australian reaction was that these migrants could be, and
were being, assimilated into the mainstream of British-Australian
society and culture. At the end of the sixties, both the
assimilationist philosophy and the claim of successful and
effortless absorption came into question, and migrants of
non-English speaking background began to be defined as problems.
Now, in a third phase, migrants themselves are rejecting the notion
that they are, above all, problems or people with problems. Instead
they are asserting their rights and dignity as legitimate
minorities in an ethnically plural society. The author goes on to
trace in detail the response of the institutions of education,
health, and the trade unions to 'the migrant presence'. 'Well
written, well presented, well documented and challenging.' - C. A.
Price, The National Times 'Well written, sympathetic to the point
of anger and should be included in any course on Australian society
or public policy...an invaluable contribution.'- James Jupp,
Politics Studies in Society is a series edited by Ronald Wild which
sets out to cover the major topics in Australasian sociology. The
books will not be 'readers' but original works - some will cover
new ground and present original research, some will provide an
overview and synthesis of source materials and existing research,
and all will be important reading for students of sociology.
1979 was a year of momentous events. In Britain, it began with the
so-called Winter of Discontent, as rubbish piled high in the
streets and the dead went unburied. Later, guerillas stormed the US
Embassy in Tehran, Margaret Thatcher entered Downing Street, and
Sid Vicious died of a heroin overdose while on trial for stabbing
his girlfriend to death. Elsewhere, murderous dictator Saddam
Hussein rose to power in Iraq, America's Three Mile Island nuclear
plant went into meltdown, and there was an anthrax epidemic in
Russia following an accident at a biological weapons plant. But
it's all swings and roundabouts, because 1979 also saw the first
issue of Viz Comic going on sale. And now, with a rousing brass
fanfare to celebrate its 40th year as the country's most flatulent
magazine, Viz is puffing out its cheeks to release its latest
annual - The Trumpeter's Lips. Within the 226 pages of this
lavishly produced hardback you will find the very best bits from
issues 262-271, including * Cartoons: The Fat Slags, Sid the
Sexist, Mrs Brady Old Lady, Roger Mellie, Eight Ace, Buster Gonad,
Big Vern and many, many more * Informative features: Let's Go
Dogging!, Secrets of the White House Shite House, How Did Henry
VIII Mow His Lawn?, Who's Who at a Car Boot Sale, and A Day in the
Life of a Model Railway Enthusiast * Edge-of-your-seat adventures:
In Search of the Giant Squid of Sumatra, The Crown Jewels Mystery,
Wally Walton's Emergency Scorpion Squad and Wall to Wall Carpet
Warehouse, Ballet Nurse on a Pony, Pip of the Peloton, and Bad Bob
the Randy Wonder Dog * More articles, spoof ads, Readers' Letters
and Top Tips than you could shake a really big stick at Just like
our rubbish and dead were piled up in the streets four decades ago,
Viz - The Trumpeter's Lips will be piled up in shops and internet
retailers this Christmas, guaranteeing a "Winter of This Content"
(as specified above) for everyone.
The "Encyclopedia" is the only resource available that focuses
exclusively on the expanding role of minorities in U.S. politics.
Containing more than 2,000 entries, this two-volume set is divided
into four distinct sections covering African Americans, Asian
Americans, Latinos, and Native Americans. It makes a broad range of
information readily accessible, including historical and
contemporary biographies, descriptions of major events, and
coverage of important legal decisions and organizations.
Experience the powerful words of Hillary Rodham Clinton, who has
spent a lifetime in service to the United States, from young lawyer
fighting for the disadvantaged to Secretary of State and two-time
presidential candidate. Arranged thematically, the hundreds of
selections here have been drawn from her speeches, conferences,
debates, interviews, books, social media posts, and more, and cover
both her personal and professional lives.
Benut ons Inheemse Bome is ongetwyfeld die nuttigste en mees praktiese boek wat oor die onderwerp in Suid-Afrika gepubliseer is.
Hierdie derde en hersiene uitgawe bevat 22 meer boomspesies. Die 163 boomsoorte is alfabeties volgens botaniese naam gerangskik, met meer as 850 volkleur foto’s geïllustreer en volledig bespreek.
Die volgende inligting is vir elke boomsoort ingesluit:
'n Inleidende afdeling oor die kweek van bome deur saad, steggies en stamsteggies.
'n Volledige spesiebeskrywing, kenmerke waaraan die boom uitgeken kan word, blom- en dratye, natuurlike verspreiding en habitat.
Die ekologiese rol en benutting deur soogdiere, voëls en insekte.
Ekonomiese waarde en gebruik deur die mens in tuine, op plase en elders as ’n bron van voedsel, vesel en medikasie.
Eienskappe van die hout en benutting daarvan deur die mens.
Duidelike riglyne oor die ent en kweek van elke boomsoort.
'n Kaart wat die natuurlike verspreiding van elke boomsoort aandui.
Meer as 850 volkleur foto’s wat met sorg uitgesoek is om die teks te komplementeer en te illustreer.
Die boek bevat ’n tabel wat boombenutting deur diere, voëls en insekte saamvat, bronverwysings en ’n indeks van algemene en botaniese name.
Hierdie waardevolle inheemse boomgids behoort die naslaan- en gebruiksbron te wees van elke tuinier, boer, natuurliefhebber, boomkweker, bosbouer en natuurbewaarder – trouens enigeen met ’n liefde en waardering vir bome.
Ook in Engels beskikbaar: Making the Most of Indigenous Trees
An encyclopaedia of mind-bogglingly
random science facts that will lodge in your brain and refuse to leave.
Heard about the poisonous tree in the Amazon rainforest that grows
exploding fruit? Did you know that manatees control their buoyancy with
farts? Or that the first vending machine was invented in ancient Egypt?
In this compendium of obscure facts readers will be treated to baffling
scientific knowledge they would never learn at school. Broken into
chapters including engineering, space, and biology, a team of experts
has scoured the margins to find the silliest and most pointless science
facts that the world has to offer.
Accompanied by hilarious illustrations, kids will meet the ants turned
to zombies by a deadly fungus, discover why astronauts left their poo
on the Moon, and find out about the rainstorm that lasted a million
years (before umbrellas were invented!). They will also learn
completely useless information like that all of the hair on your head
could hold the weight of two elephants.
(SPOILER: the information in this book isn’t really useless. It will
inspire, shock, and amuse the reader–and maybe spark an interest that
will last a lifetime. It just won’t help you with any exams!)
Ripley's Believe It or Not! is guaranteed to amaze and entertain children and adults alike with its unique blend of weird but true stories and jaw-dropping facts gathered from all over the world.
This year... Marvel at the ice caves of Alaska. Find out what very unusual food Icelanders eat at their traditional mid-winter feast. Discover why Lucas the penguin has to wear rubber boots. Hear about the woman who sailed down the Missouri River in a giant hollowed-out pumpkin. And take the 'Funny Bones' test to see whether you can match photographs of skeletons to their animal owners.
No Christmas is complete without Ripley's!
THE TOP 100 GREATEST GAMING CHARACTERS
Explore the coolest records across the most popular consoles,
developers and games through a brand-new list from the ultimate
authority on record breaking.
From Lara Croft to Link and the crew of Mass Effect to the Creepers of
Minecraft, see where the biggest and best characters ranked. Do you
agree and did your favourites make the list?
Plus!
· Get the lowdown on the most popular Roblox games
· Count down the coolest and rarest Fortnite skins
· Check out the most played Mobile Games from Pokémon GO to Brawl Stars
· Discover the origins of games like Batman, Spider-Man and Midnight
Suns in the Comics and Videogames feature
· Trace the history of recording-breaking Sports Games with amazing
facts on gaming versions of F1, American Football, soccer and more
· Learn how Videogame Voice Actors use different skills and
inspirations to bring your favourite characters to life[AB1]
· Have fun and relax with Cosy Gaming – whether professional cleaning,
cute kitties, or idyllic farms are your thing
The Elgar Encyclopedia of Crime and Criminal Justice stands apart
as the most comprehensive global reference title in its field.
Featuring the work of over 250 scholars and practitioners from
around the world, the Encyclopedia presents an accessible and
uniquely far-reaching set of entries on topics associated with
crime and criminal justice. Within this flagship work, the
incredible breadth and depth of the field is captured by a diverse
and international range of contributors. The Encyclopedia is
curated by a team of globally renowned scholars and is ambitious in
its scope – comprising thematic, regional and comparative
coverage. Entries give a concise summary of the accumulated
knowledge on their topic, followed by a list of references to
facilitate further study. Over 300 entries Entries organised
alphabetically for ease of navigation Fully cross-referenced
Entries written by scholars and practitioners from around the world
World class editorial team The Encyclopedia will be available
online ahead of print, followed by a multi-volume print edition.
This exhaustive analysis of Historically Black Colleges and
Universities (HBCUs) throughout history discusses the institutions
and the major events, individuals, and organizations that have
contributed to their existence. The oldest HBCU, Cheyney University
of Pennsylvania, was founded in 1837 by Quaker philanthropist
Richard Humphreys as the Institute for Colored Youth. By 1902, at
least 85 such schools had been established and, in subsequent
years, the total grew to 105. Today approximately 16 percent of
America's black college students are enrolled in HBCUs.
Historically Black Colleges and Universities: An Encyclopedia
brings the stories of these schools together in a comprehensive
volume that explores the origin and history of each Historically
Black College and University in the United States. Major founders
and contributors to HBCUs, including whites, free blacks, churches,
and states, are discussed and distinguished alumni are profiled.
Specific examples of the impact of HBCUs and their alumni on
American culture and the social and political history of the United
States are also examined. In addition to looking at the HBCUs
themselves, the book analyzes historical events and legislation of
the past 174 years that impacted the founding, funding, and growth
of these history-making schools. A complete timeline of events
extending from the founding of the first HBCU in 1837 through the
21st century Photographs of HBCUs and key figures in their
histories over a 150-year period Presidential executive orders and
transcripts of major legislation that have impacted HBCUs An
exhaustive list of over 1,000 prominent alumni of HBCUs and short,
professional biographies of each Biographical information on major
figures and organizations that have supported HBCUs A bibliography,
including online resources and DVDs
Supermarket wines now win Gold Medals in International Challenge.
Best Wines in the Supermarkets, identifies these superior wines,
often at bargain prices. It also has its own secure website
extension, in which to search and sort more wines. This is
unquestionably the best source of wine drinking through the year.
Now with its own secure website for searching and sorting- at
www.bestwinesinthesupermarket.uk. The book provides plenty of
interesting knowledge and for each wine, tasting and style notes,
for readers to use in finding what they enjoy. Now that
supermarkets deliver Internet wine orders, you need a guide through
the amazingly, wonderful, wide range they offer. The perfect wine
guide for you to find the wines you enjoy at the price that suits
the budget of the occasion. The huge buying power of the
supermarkets - and the fact that they employ the finest wine
tasters - means that they can buy the very best of every type of
wine. The trick is knowing which is the best of their best. * For
Best Wines in the Supermarkets, Ned Halley tastes, and rates 2000
wines. * His rating system includes, uniquely, a factor for VALUE.
* He recommends only wines of character in each category. * Every
year, Ned works with the supermarkets to identify their best wines
for you. * Excellent, insightful, reviews reveal award winning own
label wines taste wonderful. * Handy, pocket size is ideal to tuck
in a pocket or bag and use while browsing the shelves. * Helps you
navigate the bottles in supermarkets and sift between the regions
and grapes. * Discover 26 wines that are rated a perfect 10 and 137
wines rated at high 9s. * What Wine Words Mean is a wonderfully
simple, down-to-earth guide to wine terms * Ideal
stocking-filler-gift that will constantly throughout the year. *
Supermarkets own the wine markets. Ned Halley's help to find the
best of their best
Get the most out of your computer with our quick and easy 6-page
laminated guide focusing on configuration and management of your
system for you, with guidance for setting up and securing other
users that may use your computer. Joan Lambert, author of multiple
books on the Microsoft Office Suite, creator of many Lynda.com
videos and an experienced corporate trainer used her experience and
knowledge to cover the most relevant functions for users at
different levels. Suggested uses: Workplace -- easy access at a
moments notice to find a function you need to use; Company Training
-- reduce help-desk calls and keep productivity flowing for a team
or for your entire company; Family & Shared -- admin and set up
secure family accounts to keep things separated while controlling
time spent on the computer; Students/Teachers/Parents -- help with
the learning curve in a classroom or at home; College Students --
make sure you are set-up, secure and using features that can make
your life easier.
Ultimate quick reference guide for any earthling's questions about
our solar system, whether a student, lover of all things space, or
stargazing and night sky enthusiasts. Beautifully designed with
images from NASA and expertly written by science author, consultant
and professor John Roch, PhD who includes more facts per page than
any book or website. This 6 page laminated guide will last a
lifetime so you will always know what the surface temperature of
Mercury is, how many known satellites Neptune has, what the Kuiper
Belt is, or what other dwarf planets there are besides Pluto?
6-page laminated guide includes: Solar System Breakdown Essential
Terms Space Missions Listed for Each Object & Planet Below Sun
Mercury Venus Earth Moon Mars Asteroid Belt Ceres Jupiter Saturn
Uranus Neptune Kuiper Belt Pluto Haumea Makemake Eris More Solar
System Facts
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