Bruce Elder is a journalist, writer, and commentator with a specialization in travel and popular culture. His expertise extends to film, television, and popular music. He has written extensively about Australia, demonstrating a particular passion for its history. Currently, he directs the detailed travel internet site, Walkabout.
"1014 Things to Do and See in Australia" is an engaging guide that showcases the continent's diverse beauty, from stunning beaches to vast deserts. Authored by Bruce Elder, who has spent 20 years exploring Australia, it offers insights into its rich history and culture through captivating words and images.
Focusing on the historical context of Aboriginal massacres, this influential work compiles extensive research from various sources, including books and journals, to document these tragic events. It aims to raise awareness about the scale and impact of the violence faced by Aboriginal communities, making it a significant contribution to Australian non-fiction literature. Through its thorough examination, it sheds light on a dark chapter of history that has often been overlooked.
A user-friendly and simple introduction to programming in Java 2, the language which powers the Internet, this guide teaches the core skills necessary to produce coherent, maintainable code to enhance web sites and build interactive pages. It graphics, communications, GUI design (Swing) and object orientation and threads.
Travel guides are crammed with useful information, tips and recommendations. Each colourful guide highlights the top tourist attractions and many other places of interest.
Part of an international series embracing exotic travel destinations, this volume explores all aspects of Australia, its people and wildlife. Introductory text establishes historical perspective and offers a portrait of the place, government, economy, and its natural riches.
This is part of a series of national profiles, in which images combine with text to reveal each country in its many aspects, and to celebrate its natural and cultural riches. This title covers Australia.