Few readers of Robert Burns poetry appreciate the rigors of the farming life to which he was brought up. Farming in Ayrshire, Scotland in the late 18th century involved an arduous & demanding routine. The domestic architecture, the equipment, the animals, the techniques, the whole way of life, are all present in the most detailed & intimate way in Burns poetry. Reading Gavin Sprott s account of all this, with its precise detail & its careful pointing to the reflection of the farming life in the poetry, we are given a new awareness of the context & meaning of what Burns wrote. The book is beautifully illustrated with drawings, photographs, & examples of Burns writing in his own hand.

Robert Burns: Farmer

Gavin Sprott

Biographies & Memoirs

National Museum of Australia Press

Providing an opportunity for Torres Strait Islander people—and the broader public—to view a selection of rich and vibrant cultural material from the Haddon Collection, this museum exhibition companion paints a striking portrait of Torres Strait Islander beliefs, languages, and practices.

Past Time: Torres Strait Islander Materials from the Haddon Collection

Arts & Photography

Philip, Jude

History & Criticism

Examining the rich and distinct vocabulary that some say reflects Aussies' dry wit and wisdom, this guide to Australian English explores the origins and meanings of common Australian words, with definitions provided by the Australian National Dictionary Centre and cartoons by David Pope.

Aussie English for Beginners

Humor & Entertainment

Pope, David

Humor

Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the passing of the Commonwealth Franchise Act 190—which gave Australian women the right to vote—this collection of the best of Judy Horacek's cartoons is challenging, hilarious, tragic, and thoughtful, all while painting a vivid picture of where women are today.

I Am Woman Hear Me Draw: Cartoons from the Pen of Judy Horacek

Comics & Graphic Novels

Horacek, Judy

Comic Strips

<p><div>Exploring the batik used by Aboriginal women to create patterned fabrics in the desert community of Ernabella, this guide celebrates the internationally renowned art form, presenting the women's stories through the stunning collection of Winifred Hilliard.</div></p>

Ernabella Batiks in the Hilliard Collection of the National Museum of Australia (National Museum of Australia Collection)

Kaus, David

<p>Examining the continent's extreme, unpredictable, and variable weather conditions, this interdisciplinary weather report draws together perspectives from the social sciences, the humanities, and science and engineering to present a deeper understanding of the relationship between climate and culture in Australia.</p>

A Change in the Weather: Climate and Culture in Australia

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Based on an exhibition at the National Museum of Australia, this compelling volume tells the story of four Victorian women—Lee Darroch, Treahna Hamm, Vicki Couzens, and Debra Couzens—who in 1999 decided to revive the 1800s cloak-making tradition of their people, who incised possum-skin cloaks with intricate designs representing clan identity and the natural world.

Wrapped in a Possum Skin Cloak: The Tooloyn Koortakay Collection in the National Museum of Australia

Reynolds, Amanda Jane

<p><div>When Nat is asked to help out on a paddle steamer, he gets to live his dream--and even get paid for it! But he also has a secret that could risk not only his own life but the lives of the entire crew.</div></p>

River Boy (Making Tracks)

Children's Books

Hill, Anthony

Action & Adventure

Billy's having a really bad day: he has no family, no friends, no fun—and now he has to save his four-legged friend, Dusty, from certain death! Will the strangers by the side of the road be able to help him before it's too late?

One Perfect Day (Making Tracks)

French, Jackie

Ray's Olympics (Making Tracks)

Gleeson, Libby

Growing Up & Facts of Life

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