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Terre Napoleón; A History of French Explorations and Projects in Australia, is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and redesigned. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work, and hence their text is clear and readable. This remarkable volume falls within the genres of History General and Eastern Hemisphere History of Oceania (South Seas)

It was during the Sui Dynasty (AD 581-601) that China first introduced tea to Japan, but the gentle art of tea drinking did not fully take root until the Southern Song Dynasty (AD 1127-1279) when a Japanese monk called Eisai returned from the Zhejiang Province, bringing with him the seeds for the first plantations and the principles of the Tea Culture. Eisai's book on the subject, Kissa Y¿j¿ki, began with the sentence 'Tea is the ultimate mental and medical remedy and has the ability to make one's life more full and complete.' Building on another ancient tradition, utamonogatari (poem stories), Amelia Fielden brings us Mint Tea from a Copper Pot & other tanka tales. Coming from 'a nation of tea-drinkers', I do not underestimate the significance of this everyday tradition. A cup of tea is curative, calming, ceremonial. For many of us, it is almost an act of ritual. It can be solitary, meditative, but like a memory, allowed to steep a while, it is made for sharing. It is comfort in a crisis, or while we wait for news. In her tanka tales, Amelia Fielden invites us to partake of these recollections of a long life, well-lived, a life filled with love, loss and longing; whether we are sipping Ceylon tea from porcelain cups in Japan, orange pekoe from the best china in an English country garden, mint tea behind wrought-iron gates and bolted cedar doors in the midst of a Moroccan revolution, or green tea in a temple precinct as we contemplate a dancing black butterfly, we are fully involved in Amelia's experience. Moreover, the eponymous mint tea from a copper pot is the image that permeates the collection and lingers long after it is finished. Mint: sharp, tantalising, refreshing, so exciting to the palate. Copper: the metal that redoubles the richness of a flame's reflection. The poet's mind is a fire bowl for memory, the 'sunset fire' that 'flares above the charcoal mountain rims'. This is a collection to savour and to return to again and again.Claire Everett, Tanka Prose Editor, Haibun Today, Editor, Skylark Tanka Journal

Catering for the 'new' wave of tourists - New Zealanders actually holidaying in New Zealand! Wild coasts, jaw-dropping cliffs and caves, tranquil bays, thermal hotspots, towering alps, primeval forests, lakes and braided rivers, offshore islands...New Zealand's wonders are top of anyone's must-see list. This magnificent touring guide dedicated to natural attractions is structured geographically around itineraries - 22 in the North Island and 25 in the South - each of which takes in several sites within one area, describing their natural beauty and listing a few good short walks or detours that show off the scenery at its best. The itineraries are flexible, allowing the reader to simply follow the book or use it as back-up for more personalised touring plans. The text is supported by route instructions, detailed maps, illustrated panels on notable plants and animals, and stunning images from Andrew Fear.

Detective Ramesh Ryan's career with Sydney's prestigious Organized Crime Unit is on the up, until he loses a court case against the city's most powerful drug dealer. In disgrace, the detective is relocated to the tiny Australian beach town of Barton. It is off-season in Barton-when its few criminals usually take a well-earned rest. But not this year! With the detective's arrival, the town suddenly becomes murder central. Two bodies are discovered in the space of days, both victims of drug overdoses. Then a mysterious foot is found washed up on the beach, and memories are awoken of an unsolved cold case of the teenager who disappeared fifteen years ago. Add to this a blossoming romance, along with a contract taken out on Ryan's life, and it's clear that the detective has jumped out of the Sydney frying pan into the Barton fire. What follows is an action-packed adventure, thrilling at every turn-where truth and lies are almost impossible to separate, and unexpected twists are the order of the day.

This aviation/travel journal is an account of the author's experiences in 59 years of travelling the globe. His half-Scottish roots may have something to do with his yearning for a desire to visit a number of cold-weather countries that many of us might stay away from, but might like to read about! There are some tropical visits and temperate ones too, but the latest tally has been 21 landings or take-offs within the Arctic Circle, and photos included in the book show Greenland, Iceland, Faroes, Svalbard (sometimes called Spitzbergen), The Falklands and Antarctica amongst others, but there are some in warmer temperature zones! Over those years of travel 124 separate trips have been made involving over 450 different flights. In the early years, many were propeller aircraft and then later jet transport but over that period 64 different types have been flown, and each is supported in the book by brief technical notes and a photo. The author's work in airline operations and then later in the travel agency sector allowed him the opportunity to extensively travel the world and see these sights. Later in retirement, the travel bug has continued. Interspersed into the timeline of the book is the author's autobiography of his time spent in the three countries he has lived in during his working life.

Tickets to the Fall of Icarus charts the flight of two flamboyant characters, Icarus and Audrey, as they navigate their way through the maelstrom of modern life amidst natural disasters, pandemics, online dating and even a little self-sabotage.In artfully executed narrative poetry, Gering deploys his inimitable style and humour to bring characters into dynamic life on the page. There are few readers who won't see glimmers or shards of themselves in Audrey and Icarus.These vignettes are surprising, bittersweet and strangely insightful as they coalesce in a collection that is a challenging but joyful exploration of what it means to be alive and incisively engaged in the 21st century.ReviewsFull of literary references, puns and wit, this collection is a waterfall of mordant humour, note-perfect and a mirror to our post-pandemic selves. Read it in a rush or savour the sly satire - or just gorge on the whimsy and poetic spell-making. You'll want to rush into the Australian bush to stash vodka and Lion Stout and make your own bottle sculpture by the road. And, of course, fall in love.- Anna Kerdijk Nicholson, author of Possession and Everyday Epic¿Gering achieves artistic flair through deft control of language and shots of Kafkaesque absurdism. This collection might be an invitation to dive deep into the blind-spot of the Johari window, that psychological tool to better understand our relationships and some frightening aspects of ourselves. But, hey, ultimately it's the landing that kills you, not the fall itself. So, through Gering's poignant yet bitingly honest storytelling, let's enjoy the flight! - Daniel Ionita, author of Pentimento

1532 reist der holländische Maler Maarten van Heemskerck (1498-1574) von Haarlem nach Rom. Mit dem Zeichenstift in der Hand entdeckt er Antike und Renaissance. Seine faszinierenden Zeichnungen führen uns durch das Rom des 16. Jahrhunderts. Eine Reise in virtuosen Bildern durch die Zeit.Kolosseum - Forum Romanum - Kapitolsplatz: Er war überall. Als einer der ersten nordalpinen Künstler unternahm Maarten van Heemskerck eine reine Künstlerreise nach Italien. Seine Skizzen zeigen bewunderte antike Bau- und Bildwerke, aber auch die zeitgenössische Kunst Raffaels und Michelangelos. Der prächtige Band lädt ein, Van Heemskercks Zeichenpraxis, die römische Topographie und die sozialen Netzwerke des 16. Jahrhunderts sowie die spannende Restaurierungsgeschichte seines römischen Skizzenbuchs kennen zu lernen.

Forever Purrfect Journal is the complete notebook for cat owners. With space to record your feline's details, medications, vaccinations, milestones and photos.It's a must for all the important "cat stuff " about your cat.

An (un)settling road trip through the centre of Australia to discover how settler colonisation has altered the landscape and the lives of people who call this strip of country their home.

The Champions - a quirky family of Mum, Dad, twelve-year-old Brett, his whimsical younger brother Shane, and their spirited dog, Rover - relocate to Australia in search of sunnier skies. Deciding on an authentic outback camping experience to economize, they venture far from civilization, setting up camp amidst Australia's untamed wilderness. Soon, they find themselves hilariously ill-equipped to handle Australia's unpredictable weather, wild creatures, and other unexpected challenges. But the most pressing question remains: In the midst of all the chaos, can they navigate the antics and dynamics of their own family bonds? Dive into this rollicking adventure where nature meets nurture, Australian style!

The year is 1890, and stream tin has been sensationally discovered in southern Stewart Island of New Zealand. Elizabeth - young, gentile, sheltered, and fresh off the boat from Scotland - has arrived in remote and rugged Port Pegasus to meet George, her betrothed, who is running the only miner's hotel there. But it is a chance meeting with miner who ends up capturing her heart, convincing her that her future is far different from what her family back home had in mind. Playing out alongside is the professional struggle between Professor James Black of Otago University, whose fervour to find the tin-lode caused the whole crazy tin rush in the first place, and his nemesis, staunch government geologist Alexander Mackay, who becomes hell bent on bringing everyone to their senses. As the rush implodes, the end is climatic for all concerned. A well-researched story of historical fiction which accurately records New Zealand's only tin rush, The Tin Cry takes its name from the scientific term describing the noise a bar of tin makes when it is continually bent back and forth until it eventually breaks.

Not goodbye, Auntie. Just 'til next time.A little girl is missing. Homicide Detective Sergeant Liz Moorland has seen this before. Another child, eighteen years ago. Same colour hair and eyes. Same sweet smile. The same park. They never found her.Liz has a connection to both disappearances and is convinced they are linked. But if she's to find this child then she has to keep her head. And with the chance of being removed from the most important case of her life, Liz can't make a mistake.All signs point to a serial kidnapper but when the abductor calls, he'll only deal with Liz. Is this a cruel coincidence or a well-laid trap, planned for decades?Haunted by the last words of her niece, Liz makes a promise to both girls.She'll do whatever it takes to bring them home. Even if it means risking her career. And her life.

In this sequel to Ride the Wind, we return to the outback of Western Australia and the unexpected reappearance of the wicked fairy, Alba. Once again, she will attempt to destroy the sisters, their horses, and the magic kingdom itself. Like the original story, this is a tale based on Aboriginal mythology. It combines elements of magical fantasy with factual details regarding the beliefs and culture of Australia's indigenous people and their use and protection of the natural flora and fauna of their beautiful land. The storyline raises issues concerning the historic mistreatment of Aboriginal people during the British Empire's colonial years. However, readers will find this an absorbing and uplifting novel, as they follow their favourite characters on a journey of discovery. The sisters are maturing into exceptional young women/riders, and Enzo is no longer a mere puppy and shows his true nature as he plays his part in family life. The Shaman and the fairies will be called upon to defeat Alba's evil schemes, but will their endeavours be triumphant this time? New, powerful magic will be required, and success or failure will hang in the balance.

Arthur Penhaligon er bare en almindelig dreng, der lider af astma. Men så møder han den skumle Hr. Mandag og får en mystisk nøgle af ham. Pludselig er han inddraget i et mægtigt spil, som rækker ud over hans egen verden.Forfulgt af mænd med hundeansigter og bowlerhatte må Arthur søge ind i et kæmpemæssigt, mystisk hus, som er dukket op i byen, og som kun han kan se.Syv dage, syv nøgler, syv dyder, syv synder – træd ind i en verden, der overgår al fantasi."Hr. Mandag" er første del af Garth Nix’ store fantasy-epos "Rigets Nøgler" og udkom første gang i 2007. På dansk er tidligere udgivet den prisbelønnede Abhorsen-trilogi.Garth Nix (f. 1963) er en australsk ungdomsforfatter. Efter en kort karriere i australsk politik, tog han på en lang rejse i Europa. Da han kom tilbage besluttede han sig for at forfølge sin drøm om at leve af litteratur og har siden arbejdet både i forlagsbranchen og som populær fantasyforfatter. Udover en lang række bøger har han også skrevet scenarier til rollespilsfænomener, blandt andet Dungeons & Dragons.

Efter sit stormomsuste eventyr på Grænsehavet vil Arthur bare gerne hjem. Men nogen eller noget har overtaget hans plads derhjemme, og han er tvunget til at blive i Huset.Og det bliver værre endnu. Arthur bliver indkaldt til Arkitektens Strålende Hær til intet mindre end 100 års militærtjeneste under sin fjende, Ridder Torsdags kommando. Sådan er Husets Lov, og han kan ikke slippe …Syv dage, syv nøgler, syv dyder, syv synder – træd ind i en verden, der overgår al fantasi."Ridder Torsdag" udkom første gang i 2008 og er fjerde del af syv i serien Rigets Nøgler. Af forfatteren til den prisbelønnede Abhorsen-trilogi. “Ridder Torsdag er én af årets bedste og sjoveste fantasy-bøger” – DR, Troldspejlet.Garth Nix (f. 1963) er en australsk ungdomsforfatter. Efter en kort karriere i australsk politik, tog han på en lang rejse i Europa. Da han kom tilbage besluttede han sig for at forfølge sin drøm om at leve af litteratur og har siden arbejdet både i forlagsbranchen og som populær fantasyforfatter. Udover en lang række bøger har han også skrevet scenarier til rollespilsfænomener, blandt andet Dungeons & Dragons.

På den femte dag blev drømmene stjålet ...Mens Arthur har kæmpet i Ridder Torsdags hær, har nogen været på spil i hans egen verden. Gennem De Syv Urskiver erfarer Arthur, at hans mor, hans veninde Blad og en masse andre mennesker er forsvundet. Helt forsvundet. Ikke længere på Jorden. Er endnu en af de forræderiske Værger på spil? Eller er det i virkeligheden en anden? For mens Arthur holder råd, dukker et sendebud fra Lady Fredag op - med tilbud om fred ...Syv dage, syv nøgler, syv dyder, syv synder - træd ind i en verden, der overgår al fantasi."Lady Fredag" udkom første gang i 2009 og er femte del af syv i serien om "Rigets Nøgler". Af forfatteren til den prisbelønnede Abhorsen-trilogi. Garth Nix (f. 1963) er en australsk ungdomsforfatter. Efter en kort karriere i australsk politik, tog han på en lang rejse i Europa. Da han kom tilbage besluttede han sig for at forfølge sin drøm om at leve af litteratur og har siden arbejdet både i forlagsbranchen og som populær fantasyforfatter. Udover en lang række bøger har han også skrevet scenarier til rollespilsfænomener, blandt andet Dungeons & Dragons.

På den sjette dag skælvede himlen ...Lady Fredag er udslettet, fem dele af Testamentet er forenet, og fem af de syv magiske nøgler er i Arthurs, Den Retmæssige Arvings, besiddelse. Alligevel er faren større end nogensinde. Høje Lørdag er den ældste Beboer i Huset og den mægtigste troldmand i Overhuset med knap tre tusind troldmænd under sig. Og hun lader af ukendte grunde til at være i gang med at ødelægge selve Huset og dermed hele skabelsen ...Syv dage, syv nøgler, syv dyder, syv synder - træd ind i en verden der overgår al fantasi."Høje Lørdag" udkom første gang i 2009 og er sjette del af syv i serien "Rigets Nøgler". Af forfatteren til den prisbelønnede Abhorsen-trilogi. Garth Nix (f. 1963) er en australsk ungdomsforfatter. Efter en kort karriere i australsk politik, tog han på en lang rejse i Europa. Da han kom tilbage besluttede han sig for at forfølge sin drøm om at leve af litteratur og har siden arbejdet både i forlagsbranchen og som populær fantasyforfatter. Udover en lang række bøger har han også skrevet scenarier til rollespilsfænomener, blandt andet Dungeons & Dragons.

På den tredje dag steg den hvide kæmpe op… Da Arthur vågner på hospitalet onsdag morgen, finder han en invitation under sin pude til “en særlig frokost med 17 retter”. Den er fra Lady Onsdag, en af de syv Forrædere. Hvad vil hun Arthur? Hans mistanke er vakt, men da en enorm bølge med ét slår ind gennem stuen, er det bare om at hænge på. Snart er han på et vildt hav-eventyr blandt pirater, troldmænd og talende rotter.Syv dage, syv nøgler, syv dyder, syv synder – træd ind i en verden, der overgår al fantasi."Druknede Onsdag" udkom første gang i 2007 og er tredje del af syv i serien Rigets Nøgler. Af forfatteren til den prisbelønnede Abhorsen-trilogi. Garth Nix (f. 1963) er en australsk ungdomsforfatter. Efter en kort karriere i australsk politik, tog han på en lang rejse i Europa. Da han kom tilbage besluttede han sig for at forfølge sin drøm om at leve af litteratur og har siden arbejdet både i forlagsbranchen og som populær fantasyforfatter. Udover en lang række bøger har han også skrevet scenarier til rollespilsfænomener, blandt andet Dungeons & Dragons.

Hvem vil våge over de levende, når de døde vågner …?Sabriel er datter af åndemaneren Abhorsen. Lige siden hun var et lille barn, har hun boet uden for muren til Det Gamle Rige – langt fra den ukontrollerede frie magis kraft og væk fra de døde, som ikke vil forblive døde. Men nu er hendes far forsvundet, og Sabriel bliver kaldt tilbage for at finde ham. Sabriel forlader den sikre verden, hun har kaldt hjem, og begiver sig ud på en faretruende færd – for intet er som det ser ud i Det Gamle Rige.Sabriel udkom første gang i 2004 og er første del af Abhorsen-triologien. Garth Nix (f. 1963) er en australsk ungdomsforfatter. Efter en kort karriere i australsk politik, tog han på en lang rejse i Europa. Da han kom tilbage besluttede han sig for at forfølge sin drøm om at leve af litteratur og har siden arbejdet både i forlagsbranchen og som populær fantasyforfatter. Udover en lang række bøger har han også skrevet scenarier til rollespilsfænomener, blandt andet Dungeons & Dragons.

På den syvende dag var der stilhed …Arthur har med nød og næppe fravristet Høje Lørdag Den Sjette Nøgle, men er styrtet fra De Mageløse Haver og er nu på vej mod den visse død længere nede. I Husets øvrige dele stiger Intet ukontrolleret opad og truer med at opsluge alt.Arthur har kun én mulighed. Han må sætte sin lid til den magi, der allerede har forvandlet hans krop gennemgribende, og satse den sidste rest af menneskelighed, han har tilbage …Syv dage, syv nøgler, syv dyder, syv synder – træd ind i en verden, der overgår al fantasi."Fyrst Søndag" udkom første gang i 2010 og er syvende og sidste del i serien "Rigets Nøgler". Af forfatteren til den prisbelønnede Abhorsen-trilogi.“Det er en sand gyser, et stort og kæmpemæssigt værk på over 2000 sider, hvis kompleksitet og ubønhørlige logik er udnyttet til det yderste. Simpelthen et fantastisk værk, som det er vanskeligt at sammenligne med noget andet i fantasyuniverset”.- Weekendavisen“Her er ikke tale om gammeldags, langsom fantasy, men om en historie med 120 kilometer i timen og fyrværkeri ud af ørerne. Det er muligvis svært at forestille sig, men det er grumt underholdende at overvære.”- Fortaellingen.dk“Garth Nix forløser sit værk på fornemste vis … Denne fantasyserie er stadig både original og spændende.”- LektørudtalelseGarth Nix (f. 1963) er en australsk ungdomsforfatter. Efter en kort karriere i australsk politik, tog han på en lang rejse i Europa. Da han kom tilbage besluttede han sig for at forfølge sin drøm om at leve af litteratur og har siden arbejdet både i forlagsbranchen og som populær fantasyforfatter. Udover en lang række bøger har han også skrevet scenarier til rollespilsfænomener, blandt andet Dungeons & Dragons.

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The thrilling followup novel in the new unputdownable crime thriller series from Best Selling Author Diane Capri!"Clever premise, unusual story, great new characters. Couldn't put it down. Don't hesitate - you want this book!!" Amazon Reviewer, 5 starsA desperate mother implores Michael Flint to do what she can't: save her son's life.Flint wants to help, and using his unique resources, uncovers a long-buried secret.Six years ago, Josh Hallman piloted a plane that crashed into an alpine lake and plunged too deep into the icy water for rescue. All three men aboard were presumed dead.But Hallman's body was never found.Could he still be alive?In a race against time to save a child's life, the best heir hunter in the business is determined to find the boy's father before it's too late.Until Flint learns he isn't the only one searching.Just because he can find Hallman, does that mean he should?What readers are saying about Trace Evidence: "What a terrific story! I love side-by-side stories since it is so fascinating when they finally coincide in a dynamic conclusion." Amazon Reviewer, 5 stars"What a great fast-paced story which has the reader looking forward to the next line, paragraph and page as it's an outstanding page turner!" Amazon Reviewer, 5 stars"Great new heir hunter! Flint is back!!! Heir hunter extraordinaire, Michael Flint, is back with his newest case!" Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars"I was enthralled with this book because of the genealogist theme. I dabble in genealogy, and have hit my fair share of brick walls. Michael Flint is a great character, fully developed personality, with knowledge and fearlessness to pursue wrong-doing and try to make it right, not necessarily within the law. I couldn't put down either of the books in this series and am hopeful for more." Amazon Reviewer, 5 stars"I started reading Ms Capri's Jack Reacher spin-offs. I've read them all. Moving on to her other works. Great reads. Can't wait for the next in the Michael Flint series." Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars"I like the fast pace and not having to wade through a description of the mosaic tile walls in the lobby of some building. A tenacious character with a set of values and a conscience. A very good read. Couldn't put it down!" Amazon Reviewer, 5 stars"Tense and captivating page turner. I really enjoyed the Heir Hunter series and am hoping for more real soon. Michael Flint is a true adventure hero every bit as good as Indiana Jones with a dose of Jack Reacher thrown in for good measure. He's highly principled, while somewhat flawed, but very loyal with a vulnerable side he'd rather keep hidden. Please Diane Capri......more, more, more!" Amazon Reviewer, 5 stars"This second book was every bit as riveting as I'd hoped for. It kept me on the edge of my seat, and I could hardly put it down. I can't wait for the third book in this series!!" Amazon Reviewer, 5 starsAward winning New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author DIANE CAPRI Does It Again in the Michael Flint, Heir Hunter Thrillers

Only special wild creatures live in the snow.Many are white, and hidden from sight.But have you heard a rumour about a Snow Bomino?Snow Bomino is a heart-warming starlit adventure about a lovable misunderstood monster who lives in a snow covered forest, struggling to make friends....until he happens upon a little white arctic Fox. A perfect story to emphasize the importance of friendship, sharing, understanding and kindness, and how helping each other can change everything for the better.A wonderful new winter's tale beautifully written with breathtaking illustrations. A budding classic in a magical night time setting that children will engage with from start to finish and will want to read again and again.

Læs om Arktis og Antarktis, de to områder, der ligger henholdsvis højest mod nord og længst mod syd på jordkloden. Der er isbjørne, pingviner og kæmpe hajer, men kun få mennesker lever her.Jordens iskolde poler, naturen, dyrene og menneskene:En eventyrlig rejse gennem jordens koldeste og mest barske egne på Arktis og Antarktis, som huser mange dyr og byder på mange overraskelser. Læs fx om kloge spækhuggere, lynhurtige pingviner og 400 år gamle hajer.Grundlæggende og overskuelig fagbog for videbegærlige børn. Kombinationen af flotte fotos og fine illustrationer giver mulighed for i detaljer at udforske dyrene og deres omgivelser. Bogen indeholder fire hovedkapitler samt en ordliste og stikordsregister:HVAD ER ARKTIS OG ANTARKTIS?LIVET I ARKTISLIVET I ANTARKTISDE ISKOLDE POLER OG OSFlot og indbydende fagbog om to helt særlige landområder. Der er et fint fordelt fokus på de to poler og der er flotte billeder og illustrationer af de særlige kendetegn for stederne, især isbjergene og de dyrenes leveforhold. Anbefales varmt, især til PLC´er, men er relevant for alle biblioteker.Lektørudtalelsen

Children can join our brave adventurer, Toogle Turtle, as he takes flight and travels the world in search of new friends, first stop... Australia! Both children and parents alike will enjoy the journey alongside our intrepid globe-trotter, capturing the imagination of the young reader with the use of rhyming words, fun facts, beautiful illustrations and even sing-along songs to help capture the personality of each native friend we meet!