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Australian discussion of asylum seekers is polarised by slogans of 'Stop the Boats' and 'Bring them here'. Both sides have good arguments and blind spots. Surveying a wide range of evidence, new insights are presented.

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A pioneering study of early trade and beach communities in the Pacific Islands and first published in 1977, this book provides historians with an ambitious survey of early European-Polynesian contact, an analysis of how early trade developed along with the beachcomber community, and a detailed reconstruction of development of the early Pacific port towns.

Few Pacific history books have stood the test of time as well as They Came for Sandalwood, but Dorothy Shineberg's book, first published in 1967, has never been bettered. This fascinating account of the sandalwood trade describes the first regular contact between Europeans and the Melanesians of New Caledonia, the Loyalty Islands, and the New Hebrides (now Vanuatu).

Offering a broad overview of what is being done in conflict-affected countries to advance women's participation in peace processes, peace building, and decision-making, this record examines the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on "Women, Peace, and Security" and presents evidence-based case studies from East Timor, Fiji, and Sri Lanka. As it explores ways to protect women and girls from violence, it suggests ke...

When Rose's 18-year relationship ends in the most shocking and unexpected way, she emerges from the breakup to the realization that she was being emotionally manipulated and controlled. While trying to pick up the pieces of her shattered life, she meets a charming and elusive new man. He offers hope and possibilities for the future, but, as Rose is drawn further into the labyrinth that is Gary's life, she starts to wonder if he is the man she ...

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While there have been many memoirs and diaries of former prisoners of war held by the Japanese during World War II, this is the first book to analyze the major works of fiction regarding the prisoner-of-war experience. Covering such seminal works as Pierre Boulle's "The Bridge on the River Kwai, "Nevil Shute's "A Town Like Alice, " J. G. Ballard's "Empire of the Sun, " and John Doyle's Australian television drama "Changi, " the study also draw...

In 1820 Mary Jones is wrongly convicted of a crime committed by her best friend, Maria, and she is transported from England to the alien environment of colonial Australia. She is unexpectedly reunited with her old friend, Maria, who has adopted a new identity to avenge her past.

The role of equity in modern Australian commercial markets is examined alongside the expanded range of interests classified as property. New developments and future direction in the potential pitfalls of trading in assets and the ingenious contributions that equity has made to Australian commerce are also addressed.