Under the Southern Sky

Under the Southern Sky
Author: Kristy Woodson Harvey
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 464
Release: 2023-01-24
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1668012111

This instant New York Times bestseller—that’s “perfect for fans of beach reads, P.S. I Love You, and anything by authors Jennifer Weiner and Elin Hilderbrand” (Country Living)— follows two childhood friends who discover that love and family can be found in unconventional ways. Recently separated Amelia Saxton, a dedicated journalist, never expected that uncovering the biggest story of her career would become deeply personal. But when she discovers that a cluster of embryos belonging to her childhood friend Parker and his late wife Greer have been deemed “abandoned,” she’s put in the unenviable position of telling Parker—and dredging up old wounds in the process. Parker has been unable to move forward since the loss of his beloved wife three years ago. He has all but forgotten about the frozen embryos, but once Amelia reveals her discovery, he knows that if he ever wants to get a part of Greer back, he’ll need to accept his fate as a single father and find a surrogate. Each dealing with their own private griefs, Parker and Amelia slowly begin to find solace in one another as they navigate an uncertain future against the backdrop of the pristine waters of their childhood home, Cape Carolina. The journey of self-discovery leads them to a life-changing lesson: family is always closer than you think. “Deliciously plotted, intricately constructed, gorgeously written, and brimming with hope, Under the Southern Sky will steal your heart and make you think about first loves, second chances, and the unforeseeable twists of fate that guide us all” (Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author).

Dancing Under the Southern Skies

Dancing Under the Southern Skies
Author: Valerie Lawson
Publisher: Arden
Total Pages: 376
Release: 2020-03-19
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781925588743

A history of Ballet in Australia by a leading Arts writer. The author explores the influence of renowned touring troupes like Les Ballet Russes and international stars including Anna Pavlova and Margot Fonteyn, and describes the emergence of characteristically Australian and also Indigenous dance forms in a vivid narrative. Richly illustrated.

Under Southern Skies

Under Southern Skies
Author: Anne McCullagh Rennie
Publisher: Penguin Group Australia
Total Pages: 349
Release: 2012-02-22
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1742534848

Cate Perry's future couldn't look brighter. She's learning about life on the land, and has just completed her first solo flight over the vast Northern Territory cattle station she calls home. And she's falling in love – with handsome, gentle Alf. Then a tragic freak accident changes Cate's life forever. Grief and shame drive her to Tamworth, where she meets the talented Nat and quickly stumbles into a singing career. But fame beings to take its toll, and just when Cate least expects it, Alf steps back into her life. Will Alf and Cate face up to their feelings, or forever live with the consequences? Lyrical, passionate and heartwarming, Under Southern Skies is the uplifting story of a young woman determined to make a life for herself in the sweeping Australian outback. From the dusty cattle stations of the Northern Territory to the vibrant Tamworth music scene, this lively, engaging novel perfectly captures the spirit of the land. Praise for Anne McCullagh Rennie's Books 'Pacy, spirited and moving.' Australian Women's Weekly 'The Australian Outback has provided inspiration for some of the most outstanding and memorable pieces of Australian literature – and to that list can be added Anne McCullagh Rennie's story Reach for the Dream.' New Idea

Cultural Dance in Australia

Cultural Dance in Australia
Author: Jeanette Mollenhauer
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 287
Release: 2022-11-28
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 9811959005

This book draws on theories of aesthetics, post-colonialism, multiculturalism and transnationalism to explore salient aspects of perpetuating traditional dance customs in diaspora. It is the first book to present a broad-ranging analysis of cultural dance in Australia. Topics include adaptation of dance customs within a post-migration context, multicultural festivals, prominent performers, historiographies and archives, and the relative positionings of cultural and Western theatrical dance genres. The book offers a decolonized appraisal of dance in Australia, critiquing past and present praxes and offering suggestions for the future. Overall, it underscores the highly variegated nature of the Australian dance landscape and advocates for greater recognition of amateur community dance practices. Cultural Dance in Australia makes a substantial contribution to the catalogue of work about immigrants and cultural dance styles that continue to be preserved in Australia. This book will be of interest to scholars of dance, performance studies, migration studies and transnationalism.

Harold Holt

Harold Holt
Author: Ross Walker
Publisher: La Trobe University Press
Total Pages: 359
Release: 2022-08-30
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1743822553

A revelatory biography of Harold Holt, the prime minister who helped create modern Australia Harold Holt was a pivotal prime minister in Australian history. Ambitious, modern and telegenic, he helped bring his party and nation into the late twentieth century, following the Menzies years. Nowhere was Holt's legacy more significant than in the 1967 referendum, and in helping to end the White Australia policy. At the same time, as the Vietnam War raged, Holt dramatically increased Australian troops, telling President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1966 that Australia was 'all the way with LBJ'. In this evocative, intimate and deeply researched biography, Ross Walker captures the worlds in which Holt moved and the people who were close to him. He reveals a popular, gentle, yet at times self-destructive man, whose tendency to always go one step further would have fatal consequences. This is a strikingly original portrait of Australia's seventeenth prime minister. 'A beautifully told story of a fascinating Australian life and a tragic prime ministership – not only in its bizarre end, but in the entanglement of an amiable, easygoing man in poisonous political rivalry, and a brutal and contentious war in Vietnam.' —Frank Bongiorno

SOUTHERN SKIES

SOUTHERN SKIES
Author: S.J. SASS
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 415
Release: 2018-12-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0359289282

As the leader of The Seven of Power, Casey knew the only way to defeat the darkness her friends and her were destined to overthrow, was to follow what their Guardians had imparted, the magical book Norman had given her, and most importantly to stay together. Yet, as she had learned back on Earth, things never go according to plan. Now separated, Casey and her friends find themselves in a strange new world full of danger, beauty and magic. They will discover new friends and foes in the unlikeliest of places, meet their true parents and step into rolls they never dreamt were possible as they search for the answers to impossible questions and learn of their true natures and the destinies they were born to fulfill. Will they find the answers they seek before those who wish to destroy them end the game forever?

The Texan Star

The Texan Star
Author: Joseph A. Altsheler
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 390
Release: 2020-04-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 3846049239

Reprint of the original, first published in 1913.

Farthest North

Farthest North
Author: Fridtjof Nansen
Publisher:
Total Pages: 510
Release: 1898
Genre: "Fram" Expedition
ISBN:

Patsy Carroll Under Southern Skies

Patsy Carroll Under Southern Skies
Author: Josephine Chase
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2023-10-30
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Josephine Chase's novel, 'Patsy Carroll Under Southern Skies', is a captivating exploration of love, loss, and resilience set against the backdrop of the American South in the early 20th century. The book's lyrical prose and vivid descriptions transport the reader to a time where societal norms clash with personal desires, resulting in a poignant and thought-provoking narrative. Chase's attention to detail and well-developed characters make this a compelling read for fans of historical fiction. The novel seamlessly weaves together themes of family, identity, and redemption, adding depth and complexity to the story. Overall, 'Patsy Carroll Under Southern Skies' is a beautifully crafted work that shines a light on the struggles and triumphs of individuals navigating a changing world. Josephine Chase's background in Southern literature and her passion for storytelling shine through in this must-read novel for anyone interested in the complexities of human relationships and the power of the written word.