Launch of The Anzac Book

The Anzac Book, 3rd Edition, edited by The Australian War Memorial, is to be launched by Les Carlyon at The Australian War Memorial in Canberra.
WHEN: 10:15, Friday, March 26, 2010
WHERE: The Australian War Memorial

Events - Diggers and Greeks

Dr Maria Hill will be launching her new book - Diggers & Greeks - at the following locations: The Anzac War Memorial - Sydney - April 6 (18:30) - to be launched by Bob Carr. The Shrine of Remembrance - Melbourne - May 21 (14:00) - to be launched by Lindsay Tanner. The Australian War Memorial - Canberra - May 27 (10:30)

Maria will also be In Conversation with: Helen Vatsikopolous (Gleebooks - April 14) David Hill (Sydney Museum - May 16 - 16:30)

Please see www.mariahill.com.au for further info and to rsvp.

Author Event for The Charismatic Personality

The Charismatic Personality, by Dr Len Oakes
WHEN: 18:30, Wednesday, March 24, 2010
WHERE: Readings Carlton - 309 Lygon Street, Carlton VIC 3053. Free, but bookings essential on (03 9347 6633.

Talk regarding Sydney Harbour: A History

Ian Hoskins, author of Sydney Harbour: A History, will be giving a talk at the Berkelouw Bookstore in Mona Vale.

When: Thursday, March 25, 2010 (18:30 to 20:30) Where: Berkelouw Bookstore, Mona Vale (12/14 Park Street Mona Vale, Phone: 02 9979 2112)

Law Handbooks now published by Thomson Reuters

Thomson Reuters (Professional) Australia now publish The Law Handbook, The Environmental Law Handbook, and The Family Law Handbook. For enquiries visit the website; thomsonreuters.com.au or contact Customer Service at LTA.Service@thomsonreuters.com or on 1300 304 195

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1. DIGGERS AND GREEKS: THE AUSTRALIAN CAMPAIGN IN GREECE AND CRETE
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2. THE DEADLY DINNER PARTY AND OTHER MEDICAL DETECTIVE STORIES
   Jonathan A. Edlow , PB
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3. PALM ISLAND: THROUGH A LONG LENS
   Joanne Watson , PB
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4. THE LITTLE RED YELLOW BLACK BOOK: AN INTRODUCTION TO INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIA
   Bruce Pascoe , AIATSIS , PB
   Aboriginal Studies Press $14.95
   
5. WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?
   Wendy James , PB
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6. COSI
   Louis Nowra , PB
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7. MY NAME IS ROSS: AN ALCOHOLIC'S JOURNEY
   Ross Fitzgerald , PB
   New South $34.95
   
8. FAIR SKIN BLACK FELLA
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9. THE RUGMAKER OF MAZAR-E-SHARIF
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10. THE WOMEN BEHIND THE ROSES: AN INTRODUCTION TO ALISTER CLARK'S WOMEN ROSE-NAMESAKES 1915-1952
    Tilley Govanstone , Andrew Govanstone , HB
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