The biography of T. G. H. Strehlow and Aboriginal possession.‘A group of men… chanting with the enthusiasm that made them forget age & weakness & becoming young again in spirit…the rising and falling of the chant melody, like the breathing that gives us life – what an unforgettable scene!’Thus wrote T. G.H. Strehlow in 1935, as he began his life work, Songs of Central Australia, acclaimed as one of the great books of world literature. Prize-winning...

From the beginning the beautiful promontory of Queenscliff played a unique role in colonial history. Its local legend of William Buckley, 'the wild white man', who lived with the Wathaurong people for 32 years, is a seminal story of first contact between Aborigines and Europeans. White settlement in Queenscliff was essential to the navigation of the treacherous heads of Port Phillip Bay. In 1838 the first pilots operated in whale boats from Queenscliff, and by the time gold was discovered ...

Fundamentals of Critical CareA Textbook for Nursing and Healthcare StudentsIn Fundamentals of Critical Care, a team of clinicians and health educators deliver an accessible, timely, and evidence-based introduction to the role of nurses and healthcare practitioners in critical care. The book explores fundamental concepts in critical care and their implications for practice. Each chapter outlines essential knowledge necessary to understand key concep...

The fifth edition of this essential text provides a comprehensive overview of working in intensive care. Written for critical care nurses practising at Level 3, it is fully updated to ensure the evidence base is up to date and the content reflects contemporary best practice.Intensive Care Nursing covers patient-focused issues of bedside nursing; the technical knowledge necessary to care safely for ICU patients; the more common and specialised disease processes and treatmen...

Most podcasters are expert in lots of things other than audio. Creative warriors like yourself are on the front line churning out stories and other great content week after week, helping to build what's become a serious industry.But podcasts are about audio, after all, and not understanding the basics has its consequences. Too many shows are difficult to listen to and understand what's going on. Others simply need a bit of polishing so they can hang with the big-time productions fr...

Four experts with the National Preparedness Leadership Initiative at Harvard University provide the essential—and now newly updated—guide to becoming a more effective crisis leader while equipping yourself with the tools for everyday transformative leadershipToday, every leader must be ready to lead through a crisis. In You’re It, the faculty from the National Preparedness Leadership Initiative at Harvard University draws on their expansive field research ...

Whether you use the latest DAW software or an analog console, having a well-grounded knowledge of recording systems will help you become a more effective engineer. The basics never change—signal flow, mic technique, recording procedures, and good ears are crucial for getting great recordings. Recording Audio is designed to introduce new engineers to the recording process, providing plenty of hands-on suggestions and help along the way.Topics discussed include:Tracking, mixing, & masteringM...

Finally, the story of America's regional theme parks. Everybody knows pretty much everything about Disneyland—how it got started, how the Imagineers do their thing, and so on. But nobody ever talks about the parks that most of us across the country enjoy far more often. Regional theme parks, different from amusement parks, owe their existence to the magical land Walt built in Anaheim. There were a few false starts, but in 1961 Angus Wynne opened Six Flags Over Texas, triggering a tidal wav...

A brilliantly funny exploration of the Sunshine State from the man who knows it best: Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times-bestselling author Dave Barry. We never know what will happen next in Florida. We know only that, any minute now, something will. Every few months, Dave Barry gets a call from some media person wanting to know, "What the hell is wrong with Florida?" Somehow, the state's acquired an image as a subtropical festival of stupid, and as a loyal Floridian, Dave begs to di...

As you follow the simple day-by-day program designed by Drs. Arnold and Barry Fox, you will learn to tap into the secrets of miracle making that are in your control.You will:Overcome life’s obstacles by changing your self-talkMake sound health a daily miracle as you deal with stress, depression, heart disease, and cancerLearn to dispel the gloom and doom of depression for a positive mental attitudePut your faith to work for you so that yo...

Bridging the gap between traditional nursing education and the dynamic needs of contemporary healthcare systemsThrough practical strategies, case studies, and theoretical insights, Transformative Nursing Education focuses on the core principles of transformative education and reshapes the way nursing education is approached in the 21st century. The book emphasises the need for nurses to develop not only technical proficiency but also a practical and well-r...

The Advanced Practitioner in Acute, Emergency and Critical CareDedicated text for trainee and newly-qualified Advanced Practitioners specialising in acute, emergency and critical careAligned with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) regulatory body requirements, this formative text is the first of its kind, covering a variety of key topics for advanced practitioners working in acute, eme...