Big John

Big John
Author: Stuart Anthony Mills
Publisher: XinXii
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2023-06-24
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 3989111183

Big John was not your ordinary budgie smuggler. He was a legend in the Australian beach culture, known for his size and comedic antics. This book chronicles the life of Big John and the evolution of the budgie smugglers, a fashion trend that became synonymous with Australian beaches.In this book, we take a lighthearted and comical approach to explore the adventures of Big John and the budgie smugglers. From his birth to his rise to fame, we delve into the culture and the people that shaped his journey ( REALLY SHAPED HIS JOURNEY ). We also explore the impact that Big John and the budgie smugglers had on Australian beach culture and the wider fashion world. Each chapter in this book is filled with hilarious anecdotes, witty dialogues, and memorable characters. From tourists who mistake Big John for his beached whale to a fashion show on the beach, there is never a dull moment in Big John's world.

Budgie Smugglers

Budgie Smugglers
Author: Gary Taaffe
Publisher:
Total Pages: 151
Release: 2012
Genre: Aboriginal Australians
ISBN: 9780987176097

Billy's found a girl but can he keep her? How will Amber feel about a fat rump of rat for dinner, or Billy in a bikini? And how will she react to his daring attempt at a comforting hug? Poor Billy hasn't got a clue. And what is to become of Larry, Curly and Moe after making a meal of a dying man?

The Art of Digital Branding

The Art of Digital Branding
Author: Ian Cocoran
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2010-06-29
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1581158025

Here’s the definitive guide to building a Web presence that will increase revenue, improve customer relations, and enhance brand loyalty. Author Ian Cocoran, a digital brand expert, explains traditional branding and how the same principles can be applied to Web sites, no matter what the industry. Chapters cover the entire range of site content: color schemes and menu formats and the pivotal roles they play; incorporating essentials such as company history, careers, site maps, search engines, and FAQs; choosing one global portal versus country-specific content; encouraging and retaining traffic flow; adding depth to the Web experience with audio, video, and animation; maximizing site functionality for online shopping or software updates; and much more. Step into the digital age with expert help from The Art of Digital Branding. Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.

Advocates and Persuaders

Advocates and Persuaders
Author: Mark J. Sheehan
Publisher: Australian Scholarly Publishing
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2019-03-29
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1925801586

The authors of Advocates and Persuaders aim to demystify the political practice of lobbying. They believe that lobbying has a significant role to play in a healthy democracy, and they examine it closely in the contexts of federal, state and local government. They also shine a spotlight on the involvement of the media, regulators and pollsters in lobbying and include as case studies analyses of lobbying by a diversity of organisations, ranging widely from large corporations to grass roots activists.

The Swimsuit

The Swimsuit
Author: Christine Schmidt
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2013-07-18
Genre: Design
ISBN: 0857851241

The Swimsuit: Fashion from Poolside to Catwalk documents the modern swimsuit's trajectory from men's underwear and circus/performance wear to its unique niche in world fashion. It emphasizes the relationship between fashion, media, celebrity, sport and the cultivation of the modern body. This fascinating book provides an historical, sociological and cultural context in which to view how the swimsuit - and Australia, the country that significantly influenced its modern form - migrated from the cultural and colonial periphery to the centre of international attention. In addition, the book offers new perspectives on national histories of the swimsuit and investigates how traditional European fashion centers have opened up to new markets and modes of living, bringing together influences from around the globe. The Swimsuit is essential reading for students, scholars, and the general reader interested in fashion, popular culture, history, media, sport, and gender studies.

From Christmas to Forever?

From Christmas to Forever?
Author: Marion Lennox
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 135
Release: 2015-12-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1460389778

Melting his frozen heart Heiress Dr. Pollyanna Hargreaves has been wrapped in cotton wool all her life—now she's determined to strike out on her own! But she never expected to get stuck with handsome GP Dr. Hugo Denver for Christmas. He's meant to have left on holiday with his adorable niece already—not to be tempting her at every turn! As they're forced to work together Hugo's icy exterior soon begins to thaw. And it's not long before Polly realizes that she's falling for him…and for little Ruby, too!

My Old Man’S a Busman

My Old Man’S a Busman
Author: Peter Gilbert
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 245
Release: 2014-05-15
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 1496978692

Whilst there are enough celebrity connections and anecdotes not to be out of place in an A list autobiography, the real hook of this book is that the author isnt remotely famous. The endearing appeal is that it is the viewpoint of the everyman, but one who has had enough light brushes with celebrity that he has some great tales to tell. These stories, anecdotes and musings are seamlessly woven into what for many of us will be a memory jogging, laughter inducing remembrance of some of the major, as well as quainter, stranger and more trivial moments of pop culture over the last few decades. If you love pop music and pop culture, feared the Daleks, the Child Catcher from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and mourn the demise of Pez, Cresta, conkers as a rite of passage, jokes on lolly sticks, Top of the Pops and pink vinyl limited edition LPs, then you will surely enjoy this. Please beware! This book may waste days (if not weeks) of your life as almost every paragraph will have you frantically typing into your search engine and getting lost, on what may turn out to be an endless Internet Safari. This book contains some adult humour. Best Wishes and Good Luck with your writing Ben Elton

The Summer Series Boxed Set 1-3

The Summer Series Boxed Set 1-3
Author: CJ Duggan
Publisher: CJ Duggan
Total Pages: 1152
Release: 2014-11-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Contains THREE full length Summer Series Novels. (New Adult) THE BOYS OF SUMMER After first shift disasters, rude wealthy tourists, and a taunting ex boyfriend, Tess is convinced nothing good can come from working her summer away. However, Tess finds unlikely allies in a group of locals dubbed ‘The Onslow Boys’, who are old enough to drive cars, drink beer, and not worry about curfews. Tess’s summer of working expands her world with a series of first times with new friends, forbidden love, and heartbreaking chaos. All with the one boy she has never been able to forget. It will be a summer she will always remember. AN ENDLESS SUMMER With the new threat of putting the Onslow up for sale, Amy reluctantly turns to a local tradesman for help: Sean Murphy, the very same Onslow boy who saved her life all those years ago. With his help and that of some old friends, the task is clear: spend the summer building the hotel back up to its former glory or lose it for good. In an endless summer, Amy soon realises that sometimes in order to save your future, you have to face your past, even if it’s in the form of a smug, gorgeous Onslow boy. THAT ONE SUMMER Now the countdown begins to reach the others at Point Shank before the party is over and the new year has begun. Alone in a car with only the infuriating Chris Henderson, Tammy can’t help but feel this is a disastrous start to what could have been a great adventure. But when the awkward road trip takes an unexpected turn, Tammy soon discovers that the way her traitorous heart feels about Chris is the biggest disaster of all. Fogged up windows, moonlight swimming, bad karaoke and unearthed secrets; after this one summer nothing will ever be the same again. Warning: sexual references, and occasional coarse language.

Our King Charles III

Our King Charles III
Author: Robert Jobson
Publisher: Kings Road Publishing
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2023
Genre: Great Britain
ISBN: 1789467055

THE DEFINITIVE BIOGRAPHY OF KING CHARLES III, BY SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR ROBERT JOBSON, PUBLISHED ON THE EVE OF THE CORONATION 'To Charles, being monarch has nothing to do with power - he believes his role is to lead. It is up to others whether they choose to follow.' When Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II died in September 2022, it sent shockwaves around the world. The longest reigning and oldest monarch, at ninety-six years of age, she had just publicly celebrated her Platinum Jubilee in June 2022. The Queen's death meant the passing of the Crown to her son, HRH Charles, Prince of Wales, her controversial, earnest, and outspoken heir, who had long lived in the shadow of her mystique. King Charles III's own life has been marred by scandal and myth, but who is the real man behind the Crown? In this revelatory book, renowned royal correspondent and author Robert Jobson examines the life of our new King, and his passions, purpose, and motivations. On the eve of his landmark coronation, Our King considers the life of the man and the monarch, reflecting on how his values and beliefs will shape him as he takes on this monumental role.

Follow the leaders

Follow the leaders
Author: Francis Keany
Publisher: Editia
Total Pages: 159
Release: 2016-04-28
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1942189419

For most Australians, Federal election campaigns are 33 days of TV ads, the occasional radio or TV news story, or wondering why a friend has posted a newspaper story on Facebook, all leading up to the cake stall on election day. For the journalists, photographers and camera crew who make up the travelling media packs following both leaders, the campaign is not so much a festival of democracy as a test of endurance. From wading through salmon guts in Tasmania to the never-ending search for mobile phone coverage, in Follow the leaders, radio reporter Francis Keany documents first-hand what it's like to follow the political leaders of Australia for five weeks straight on the straitened budgets facing modern media outlets. He outlines the fatigue and stress leading up to election day in 2013, following both Tony Abbott and Kevin Rudd on their high-vis tour of the nation. It is also an insight into the pressures of modern-day journalism as the media environment goes through extensive change. Follow the leaders is more than reportage. It is a love story – of Francis and his beloved Tess and of the other journalistic couples separated and reunited throughout the campaign, but most of all, of journalists and their desire to seek the truth, even when a sausage sizzle beckons.