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2010-05-28 11:55:51

Events for Alan 'The Red Fox' Reid

Alan The Red Fox Reid, by Ross Fitzgerald and Stephen Holt is to be launched by the Hon Bob Carr at The Annandale Galleries, Sydney
WHEN: 18:00, Tuesday, June 8, 2010
FOR AN INVITATION PLEASE EMAIL: publishing@unswpress.com.au
Other events include:
Toxteth Hotel, Glebe - June 4 at 18:00
Gleebooks, Glebe - June 16 at 18:00
The Sydney Institute - June 9


2010-05-28 11:54:38

Review of Zombie Myths of Australian Military History

"...this is a robust line-up in the grand tradition of Australian iconoclasm and a riveting read." From the review of Zombie Myths of Australian Military History (edited by Craig Stockings) in The Australian (April 24, 2010)


2010-05-28 11:48:25

Review of What's Wrong With Anzac?


"This is an important book that should be read by as wide a range of historians as possible."
From the review of What's Wrong With Anzac? in The Australian Book Review (May, 2010)


2010-05-28 11:41:17

Events for Radical Sydney


Radical Sydney, by Terry Irving and Rowan Cahill will be launched at:
Launch (by Lee Rhiannon): Gleebooks, 49 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe, Sydney. Sunday, June 20, 2010 at 16:00. Bookings - 02 9660 2333
Launch (by Arthur Rorris): UniShop, Wollongong University campus. Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 12:00. Phone - 02 4221 8058
Launch: New International Bookshop, Melbourne, Wednesday, June 16, 2010


2010-05-28 11:27:08

Launch of HMAS Bataan, 1952

HMAS Bataan, 1952 by Anthony Cooper will be launched at The Avid Reader Bookstore in Brisbane on June 3, 2010 Please see www.avidreader.com for further details.


2010-05-28 11:22:08

Review - Diggers and Greeks

"The book is an eye-opener and reveals how wartime propaganda helped create myths about Anglo-Greek co-operation." From the review of Diggers and Greeks (Maria Hill) in The Courier Mail (March 20, 2010).


2010-05-28 10:46:01

Review - My Name is Ross

"Anyway, shout Ross Fitzgerald's name from the steps of the Town Hall. He has come to free us, to free us all." From the Charles Watersteet review of My Name is Ross (Ross Fitzgerald) in The Sun Herald (February 21, 2010)


2010-05-28 10:45:34

Review - In Search of Hobart

"This is the kind of book that everyone travelling to Hobart and Tasmania should read..." From the review of In Search of Hobart (Peter Timms) in The Sydney Morning Herald (January 23, 2010)


2010-05-28 10:30:10

Review - Symbols of Australia

"As well as unearthing the fascinating roots of our associations with symbols, Symbols of Australia highlights the mindset of a nation determined to forge its own identity." From the review of Symbols of Australia (Melissa Harper and Richard White) in The Sun Herald (Feb 21, 2010)


2010-05-24 14:14:56

Event for A Modern Dog's Life

Paul McGreevy, author of a Modern Dog's Life, will speak at a literary luncheon as part of the Noosa Longweekend festival. Date June 21. For futher information please see www.noosalongweekend.com


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2009-02-13 11:55:57

Events for "History's Children"

History's Children: History Wars in the Classroom by Anna Clark

Monday March 16 2009, 4.30pm Author talk at the Shrine of Remembrance, Melbourne

Tuesday March 24 2009, 5.30 for 6pm Author talk at the Sydney Institute, 41 Phillip Street Sydney. RSVP: 02 9252 3366

Tuesday March 18 2008, 6.30pm - Launch at Readings, 309 Lygon St, Carlton, 3053.

Thursday March 6 2008, 7pm - In conversation with Anna Clark, Ilana Snyder and Jane Caro at gleebooks, 49 Glebe Point Road, Glebe 2037.


2009-02-05 13:35:28

Evolution in the Antipodes Launch

Evolution in the Antipodes: Charles Darwin and Australia by Tom Frame will be launched by Robyn Williams (ABC, The Science Show) at the Charles Darwin Symposium, National Museum of Australia, Canberra on Thursday 26 February 2009 at 1pm.



2009-01-30 12:49:48

Libby Trickett and Jeff Huegill to launch Swimming Australia: One Hundred Years

Join Libby Trickett and Jeff Huegill at the launch and book-signing of Swimming Australia: One Hundred Years Dymocks Sydney, George Street, 12.30pm, Thursday Jan 22.



2009-01-23 13:37:51

Events for Blind Conscience

Blind Conscience by Margot O'Neill.


Tuesday February 3, 5.30 for 6pm: Author talk at the Sydney Institute, 41 Phillip Street Sydney. RSVP: 02 9252 3366


Sunday November 23, 1.30-4pm: Eltham Bookshop will host "Blind Conscience - The Untold Stories" author talk, Q&A and book signing session at Gathering Space, 4 Henry Street, Eltham.


Thursday November 20: Book launch by Julian Burnside, QC and Kate Durham, with opening remarks by Kate Legge, at Readings Carlton, 309 Lygon Street, Carlton, at 6 for 6.30pm. RSVP: marketing@unswpress.com.au


Tuesday November 18: The Hon Tanya Plibersek will launch Margot O'Neill's new book, with opening remarks by Tony Jones, at Gleebooks, 49 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe, at 6 for 6.30pm. RSVP: 9660 2333 or books@gleebooks.com.au



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