The ultimate music fan's bible packed with insight into the world of rock 'n' roll. Off the Record brings together the best interviews and articles from Australia's music street press, about bands on the cusp of greatness to megastars at the height of their powers—all imbued with a cool street-press indie sensibility. Many pieces come from Time Off, a magazine established in 1979 and the first free music/entertainment weekly in Australia. Far from regurgitating industry marketing ...

The Greenhill cricket team’s new kid, Dane Faulkner, is angry, Aboriginal, doesn’t wear a helmet, and cherishes an old bat dubbed ‘Concentrate’ due to the scrawled message on its spine. He’s also a phenom. Michael Duffy wants to figure out what makes the strange, gifted newcomer tick, but has his own problems – a blinkered father, an overprotective big sister, and impaired vision that is threatening his baggy green dream.When a bigoted, bullying opponent is trumped using the Concen...

Change your tools for storytelling, change your routine, learn a new form, engage with parts of the wider industry you have never had to previously. See what happens and report back. This was the challenge taken up by contributors to The N00bz: New adventures in literature, a joint project between if:book Australia and digital first publisher Editia.The book is a collection of writing about writing that documents pure curiosity and the quest to continually improve amidst r...

This volume offers a rich tapestry of insights from the realms of literature, art, and science, reflecting the intellectual spirit of its time. It compiles essays, articles, and creative works that showcase the achievements and explorations of diverse fields. From poetic musings to scientific advancements, the collection provides a panoramic view of the cultural and intellectual pursuits shaping the world.Readers are treated to an eclectic mix of topics, ranging from philosophical reflecti...

In "Lectures on Dramatic Art and Literature," August Wilhelm von Schlegel offers an incisive exploration of the principles underlying drama and literature, encapsulating the essence of the Romantic movement that characterized early 19th-century Germany. Schlegel's lectures stand as a culmination of his profound understanding of classical and contemporary dramaturgy, integrating a critical analysis of notable playwrights such as Shakespeare and Goethe while advocating for the emotional dept...

In "Latin Literature," J. W. Mackail masterfully surveys the evolution of Latin literary traditions from their origins to the age of the Renaissance. Written in a richly scholarly yet accessible style, the text delves into pivotal works and key figures, illustrating how language, culture, and politics shaped literary expression. Mackail's meticulous analysis captures the dynamic interplay between literature and historical context, highlighting pivotal movements such as epic poetry, drama, ...

Humorous Masterpieces from American Literature by Edward T. Mason is a curated anthology of comedic and satirical works from prominent American writers, showcasing the wit and humor that have been a defining characteristic of American literature. The collection features a wide range of humorous pieces, from short stories to essays and excerpts, demonstrating the diverse approaches to humor employed by American authors from the 19th and early 20th centuries.The anthology includes works by n...

How to Fail in Literature is a speech that was given by Andrew Lang at the South Kensington Museum. It discusses becoming a writer and getting published.

Lonely Planet Across Asia on the Cheap is a reprint of the very first Lonely Planet guide, originally published in 1973. It gives anyone interested in travel a unique insight into how Lonely Planet began and an idea of what it was like to travel overland from Europe to Asia, 40 years ago.Inside Lonely Planet Across Asia on the CheapIntroduction to the Lonely Planet storyLatest eBooks Discove...

The melancholy, brilliance, passionate lyricism, and torment of Edgar Allen Poe are all well represented in this collection. Here, in one volume, are his masterpieces of mystery, terror, humor, and adventure, including stories such as The Tell-Tale Heart, The Cask of Amontillado, The Black Cat, The Masque of the Red Death, The Murders in the Rue Morgue, and The Pit and the Pendulum, to name just a few, that defined American romanticism ...

From his rooms in Baker Street, Sherlock Holmes grapples with forces of deceit, intrigue, and evil in Victorian London.The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes inspired The Map of Chaos by New York Times bestselling author Félix J. Palma. As a gift to readers, this ebook edition includes an excerpt from The Map of Chaos.

The celebrated and classic narrative poem by Edgar Allan Poe.Featuring an extended excerpt from Mrs. Poe by Lynn Cullen.