The narrative offers a rare glimpse into the struggles of a courageous group of Aboriginal women and men defending their lands against three military expeditions. Drawing from original unpublished diaries and correspondence, along with Aboriginal memories, it highlights their resilience and determination in the face of adversity, revealing a significant yet often overlooked chapter in history.
In an increasingly time-poor and complex parenting environment, mums and dads are finding it harder than ever to get the straightforward information they need to raise happy healthy children. Healthcare expert Jan Roberts has more than 40 years of experience behind her. In Healthy Parents, Healthy Toddlers, she offers invaluable advice in simple, every-day language. Using clear segments, Jan outlines all the 'stuff you need to know', starting with your preparation for a natural unmedicated birth, through the breastfeeding period, and on to the early years with your toddler. Once you are clear on 'what you need to know', the 'things you need to do' section offers advice on diet and supplements, exercise routines, your mental and emotional state and your lifestyle and environment, all of which apply to whether you're pregnant, breastfeeding or raising your family.
The book explores the profound consequences of British settlement on Australia's Indigenous population, drawing from both Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal perspectives. It provides a nuanced examination of the historical events and cultural shifts that occurred, highlighting the experiences and voices of the Aboriginal people alongside those of settlers. Through this dual lens, it sheds light on the lasting effects of colonization and the ongoing struggles faced by Indigenous communities.
Dr Celia Bedell is young, beautiful, successful - the first female surgeon at St Clement's Hospital. Her world is shattered one evening when, returning from a gruelling day, she is kidnapped, taken to a remote location, and forced to operate on a mysterious patient with gunshot wounds.