Michael Costello is an award-winning playwright and screenwriter for television and film. His plays have been produced across Australia and New Zealand. His award-winning play Royal Affair was described as "rich, intelligent and seductive, (Michael Costello) writes with sagacity and wit." Costello was commissioned to write an original episode for the Close Ups series for ABC and has received funding for a feature film. He is currently working on a new play and has two novels in progress.
Set in the Queensland bush, this narrative follows the life and experiences of Harold Effermere. The book offers a vivid portrayal of the Australian landscape and the challenges faced by its inhabitants in the late 19th century. As an unchanged reprint of the original 1897 edition, it retains the historical context and storytelling style of its time, providing readers with a glimpse into the culture and environment of early Queensland.
The Sensory Evaluation of Dairy Products, Second Edition is for all who seek a book entirely devoted to sensory evaluation of dairy products and modern applications of the science. It is an excellent scientific reference for training in dairy product evaluation and is a practical guide to the preparation of samples for sensory evaluation. The book contains updates of the original text of the well-received first edition, as well as brand new material. This unique book is designed for professionals involved in many aspects of dairy production, including academic teaching and research, processing, quality assurance, product development and marketing. It is an invaluable tool for those who compete in the annual Collegiate Dairy Product Evaluation Contest.