This Australian author, who has spent most of her life in Melbourne, gained recognition for her extensive work with younger readers before transitioning to adult fiction. Her novels for adults, often set in historical contexts such as 1930s Malaya or China and Australia, demonstrate a deep engagement with cultural and historical settings. Drawing inspiration from personal experiences and extended visits to Malaysia, she crafts compelling narratives. Prior to becoming a full-time writer in 1999, she honed her skills as an English and drama teacher and an editor of children's magazines, experiences that inform her rich storytelling.
Featuring her collaborations with Givenchy, and stills from the sets of her most famous Hollywood films, The Little Book of Audrey Hepburn takes the reader on a journey through the actress's career and reveals just how powerfully her image resonates across the globe - even so long after her death.
An evocative, multi-generational tale of a family haunted by the death of a young concubine in 1930s Malaysia.
Featuring insights from top makeup artists, this guide provides essential tricks and techniques for mastering makeup application. Readers will learn how to conceal blemishes, highlight cheekbones, and achieve a smoky eye, empowering them to enhance their beauty skills without needing assistance from friends or family.
An intelligent, thought-provoking and beautifully crafted memoir, describing a gruelling, yet ultimately inspiring 14-year-battle with mental illness, interwoven with childhood memories of growing up in Africa and Pakistan.
This essential fashion guide to the Duchess of Cambridge's style, Kate: How to Dress LIke a Style Icon celebrates her unique, ladylike yet youthful fashion flair, and gives Kate addicts a handbook to achieving her look.
Focusing on the inclusion of young children with special educational needs or disabilities, the text addresses the complexities of early identification and assessment. It encourages practitioners to reflect on the language and values shaping early years policy, promoting inclusion as a fundamental right. By advocating for inclusive cultures, it aims to ensure all children can participate in shared activities. Theoretical insights are complemented by real-life examples from parents and practitioners, making it essential for anyone working with young children.
This book encourages practitioners to recognise their active involvement in leadership and management in relation to their work as team leader or team member, and in their work with parents and other professionals, to ensure appropriate and effective provision for young children.
With 100 clear and simple decluttering tips, this easy guide will help you to tidy your home, mind and life and replace mess and confusion with calm and clarity.
Time-Saving Ideas for Fitting Exercise, Diet, Fashion and Beauty Into Every Day
Will help every woman with a busy, active life find the time to address their exercise, diet, beauty and fashion desires without derailing their schedules.
Eco Tips for Busy People
