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Praise for Possum and Wattle - 'It's not often I open a book and just go WOW! This is a must on library shelves.' - Barbara Braxton Oz-teachers 'A glorious visual feast of colour ... highly recommended. - Sydney's Child Magazine

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The perfect book for people who love English, full of Professor Kate Burridge's entertaining pieces on the extraordinary and rich nature of our language. Professor Kate Burridge is at Monash University, Vic.

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An insider's guide for students and teachers on how to debate, ranging from how to deliver speeches confidently in a large room to how to respond to arguments effectively. Written by Lewis Iwu, former world university debating champion and a world championship winning coach with England.

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How anyone can -- and why everyone should -- write poetry to explore, express, transform, and love his or her life

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The perfect introduction to creative writing that will get your imagination flowing.

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Sunday Times bestselling author Cathy Rentzenbrink shows you how to tackle the challenges of memoir writing and put your life on the page.

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In the Writers Digest Big Book of Writing Prompts, youll find hundreds of writing prompts to help you at any stage of the writing process.

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Bestselling author and teacher Natalie Goldberg shares her inspiring personal journey out of a devastating period of writers block and back into a life of growth, creativity, and healing.

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A selection of HSC prescribed texts for the 2009-2012 list and related texts, including a range of types, drawn from prose fiction, drama, poetry, non-fiction, film, cartoons and multi-media. They are examined with a focus on the way composers can manipulate language and stylistic techniques to shape meaning, perceptions and understanding.

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A wide ranging textual study of the notions underpinning the concept of belonging, with emphasis on: defining and identifying conceptual meaning; examining the process of representing and communicating meaning within texts; evaluating textural forms, structure and language; and interpretation of conceptual links between texts.

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Discover 50 of the worlds greatest writers in this inspirational guide to exceptional writing. From Lynley Dodd to Peter Carey, profiles explore acclaimed writers style and work, then 175 writing exercises help you learn from them as you play with perspective, perfect characterisation, and craft opening lines like the greats.

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Language expert Max Cryers new book is an up-to-date guide to some of the most interesting words and phrases in the English language: where they come from, why we say them, what they mean. Bulging with information, it is a useful reference book and the ideal gift for anyone curious about the words and expressions we use.

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The essential reference for producing clear, effective writing. Each style of non-fiction writing is dissected before the authors formula of Pre-write, Free-write, Re-write is applied, enabling writers to dramatically improve the quality of their work. Basic grammar and punctuation, easily confused words and other writing tips are also covered.

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Our individual memories define us. Our tribal memories unite us. Emotional Inheritance works with psychologists, writers and historians to provide a premium interview and life story production service. Now, Finding True Connections clearly and simply sets out how you can undertake this process yourself, without an external interviewer.

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From the most successful mystery writers in the business, an invaluable guide to crafting mysteriesa must-have for every aspiring mystery writer.

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The essential handbook for students, arts professionals and other aspiring writers on contemporary art.

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Explores 'the writing life' of famous women writers. This book features insightful commentary that provides tips and advice on such subjects as dealing with rejection, money matters, and balancing family with the solitary writing process.

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A selection of HSC prescribed texts for the 2009-2012 list and related texts, including a range of types, drawn from prose fiction, drama, poetry, non-fiction, film, cartoons and multi-media. They are examined with a focus on the way composers can manipulate language and stylistic techniques to shape meaning, perceptions and understanding.