Zeigt Titel in Australien, Neuseeland & Ozeanien

The west coast of Tasmania has always held true to a distinct identity that endures to this day. It is based on geography and a history of isolation from the rest of the island. The mountain ranges running down the west of Tasmania are a natural barrier to the more populated eastern regions of the island and flourished through exporting lumber and valuable minerals. Despite this, no roads existed to the east coast until 1932.

An enthralling journey, showcasing Watson's trademark literary gift and sardonic wit, through the Australian landscape and character. While most Australians live in cities clinging to the coastal fringe, our sense of what an Australian is, or should be, is drawn from the vast and varied inland called the bush. But what do we mean by 'the bush', and how has it shaped us?

Leo Kennedy is the great-grandson of Sergeant Michael Kennedy, slain by Ned Kelly at Stringybark Creek. Raised in the shadow of his great-grandfather’s murder, Leo witnessed the deep psychological wounds inflicted on successive generations of his family – and the families of other victims...

A rich, complex and engaging account of Cook's voyages across the Pacific, from actor and raconteur Sam Neill. Captain James Cook first set sail to the Pacific in 1768, just over 250 years ago. These vast waters, one third of the earth's surface, were uncharted but not unknown. A rich diversity...

From master storyteller Witi Ihimaera, a spellbinding and provocative retelling of traditional Maori myths for the twenty-first century. In this milestone volume, Ihimaera traces the history of the Maori people through their creation myths. He follows Tawhaki up the vines into the firmament...

We Should Be So Lucky, the first book to be released under the Prospect Editions imprint, delves into the secrets behind Australia's remarkable success and why its relative prosperity and good living is not just luck. Australia is often referred to as the 'Lucky Country' where good fortune has delivered people greater wealth, longer lives and better healthcare. But as Andrew argues, the country's relative prosperity and longevity is not just luck – it stems from a unique blend of political, social and economic institutions and values.

In 1963 – a year of agitation for civil rights worldwide – the Yolŋu of northeast Arnhem Land created the Yirrkala Bark Petitions: Näku Dhäruk. ‘The land grew a tongue’ and the land-rights movement was born. Näku Dhäruk is the story of a founding document in Australian democracy and the trailblazers who made it. It is also a pulsating picture of the ancient and enduring culture of Australia’s first peoples. And it is a masterful, groundbreaking history.

Brilliantly reconstructed from contemporary narratives, The Last Outlaws is both a gripping work of historical true crime and a richly revealing examination of our nation at its birth. The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith meets Killing for Country. In the winter of 1900, Wiradjuri man Jimmy Governor...

From the earliest days of European settlement in New Zealand, Maori have struggled to hold on to their land. Tensions began early, arising from disputed land sales. When open conflict between Maori and Imperial forces broke out in the 1840s and 1860s, the struggles only intensified. For both...

There’s plenty of nostalgia right now for the Australia of the past, but what was it really like? In The Land Before Avocado, Richard Glover takes a journey to an almost unrecognisable Australia. It’s a vivid portrait of a quite peculiar land: a place that is scary and weird, dangerous and incomprehensible, and now and then surprisingly appealing. It’s the Australia of his childhood. The Australia of the late '60s and early '70s. Let’s break the news now: they didn’t have avocado.

On the afternoon of 8 April 1802, in the remote southern ocean, two explorers had a remarkable chance encounter. Englishman Matthew Flinders and Frenchman Nicolas Baudin had been sent by their governments on the same quest: to explore the uncharted coast of the great south land and find out whether the west and east coasts, four thousand kilometres apart, were part of the same island. And so began the race to compile the definitive map of Australia.

Desvela el mayor misterio arqueológico del Pacífico y comprende cómo una civilización aislada erigió colosos de piedra. Si buscas un escape educativo y fascinante para tu trayecto diario, esta inmersión histórica te transportará directo a las costas de Rapa Nui. Acompaña a los...

絶海の孤島に残された巨大なモアイ像は、単なる神秘的な遺物ではなく、環境変動や社会の激動という過酷な試練を生き抜いた人々の壮大な歴史ドラマそのものです。知的な刺激を求める通勤時間や夜の静かなリラックス...

古代マオリの壮大な航海から西洋文明との激しい交錯、そして現代の多文化社会へと至る、太平洋の結節点として紡がれた歴史を解き明かす、知的好奇心を刺激する物語です。毎日の通勤時間やリラックスしたい休日に、...

Plongez dans l'histoire archéologique des statues de Rapa Nui pour décrypter les secrets d'une civilisation insulaire. Lors de vos trajets quotidiens, laissez-vous transporter par cette exploration captivante qui retrace l'épopée d'une société polynésienne face aux défis extrêmes de son...

Écoutez ce documentaire historique saisissant où des cultures millénaires affrontent la violente machine coloniale. Ce choc dramatique a façonné une terre de contrastes extrêmes. Comprenez enfin la genèse complexe et les fractures profondes d'un continent fascinant. Parfait pour enrichir...

Erlebe in diesem packenden Geschichts-Hörbuch, wie meisterhafte Seefahrer den riesigen Pazifik ohne Kompass bezwangen. Perfekt für den täglichen Arbeitsweg oder entspannte Abende, entführt dich diese abenteuerliche Erzählung in die grenzenlose Weite des Ozeans. Tauche tief in eine epische...

Plongez dans une épopée historique fascinante et découvrez comment les premiers marins du Pacifique ont dompté l'océan. Parfait pour enrichir vos trajets quotidiens, ce récit immersif retrace avec une grande rigueur scientifique l'évolution des techniques nautiques face à l'immensité de...

Plongez dans l'histoire épique d'Aotearoa, un choc culturel entre navigateurs autochtones et explorateurs européens. Ce voyage temporel révèle comment l'isolement géographique a transformé un archipel lointain en un fascinant laboratoire politique et humain. Idéal pour enrichir votre...

Erlebe im historischen Sachbuch den epischen Konflikt zwischen uralter indigener Kultur und europäischer Kolonialmacht. Diese nachdenklich stimmende und bildgewaltige Erzählung ist ideal, um beim täglichen Pendeln oder auf Reisen tief in die bewegte Historie des fünften Kontinents...