Wildlife warrior, professor of snakes, entertainer, Olympian: John Cann is a truly remarkable Australian. Written in John's engaging and affable voice, The Last Snake Man tells the story of John and his fascinating family, who entertained Australians for nearly a century with their incredible snake shows.
The narrative follows Li Po, who, despite facing a series of unfortunate events—including job loss, a house fire, and an injury—maintains a perspective of gratitude and resilience. This simple yet profound story encourages readers, especially children, to appreciate life’s challenges and view the world with a more optimistic outlook. It highlights the transformative power of perspective in overcoming adversity.
Flechas were a force unique to the conflicts of southern Africa. A flecha could smell the enemy and his weapons and read the bush in ways that no others could. He would sleep with one ear to the ground and the other to the atmosphere and would be awakened by an enemy walking a mile away. This account traces the development of the Flechas, an array of highly effective elite and specialized troops.
During World War II, Portugal played its cards uncommonly and subsequently became a member of NATO. This membership resulted in modernizing its navy and its integration into the Atlantic Alliance.
Originally published by Greenwood Press, 1997.