In mid-2004, David Corlett travelled to meet asylum seekers whom Australia had returned to Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan, and the result is Following Them Home: The Fate of the Returned Asylum Seekers.
Eyewitness to Australian History
This series brings to life significant events of the past through the accounts of people who were there at the time - the eyewitnesses.
See history through the eyes of the everyday Australians who lived it. Each book features interviews, diary and journal entries, newspaper articles and official documents. Hardback 48 pages
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Under A Leaky Roof traces the journey of many Afghan refugees currently living in Australia. Based on interviews with refugees and the people who work with them the book details common experiences of discrimination and persecution which led them to flee their homes, the despair of detention in Australia and the fear and uncertainty when they try to start their new lives in the Australian community.
Growing up Lebanese Muslim in Australia
Nadia Jamal & Taghred Chandab
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A collection of true stories that present a fascinating insight into a culture that remains mysterious to many non-Lebanese Muslims. Extended Description
Asian-Australians have often been written about by outsiders, as outsiders. In this collection, compiled by award-winning author Alice Pung, they tell their own stories with verve, courage and a large dose of humour. These are not predictable tales of food, festivals and traditional dress. Extended Description
A clear and complete introduction to the world of Islam: the history, beliefs, practices and laws of this ancient religion. With particular focus on the contemporary Muslim world, and on Islam in Australia. Extended Description
In the style of the multi-award-winning Papunya School Book of Country and History, this is an extraordinary illustrated history told from the indigenous perspective and created through a series of workshops, extensive research and community consultation.
In words and pictures Yalata and Oak Valley community members, with author Christobel Mattingley, describe what happened in the Maralinga Tjarutja lands of South Australia before the bombs and after.
Australia's Changing Environments
This series explains how Australia's environments have changed from prehistoric times to the present, and the impact various factors have had and are having on Australian habitats and ecosystems. Extended Description
David Lindenmayer argues that Australia does have the knowledge and resources to tackle our environmental problems. In addition, he outlines creative and impressive solutions we can all be a part of. Extended Description
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