Amazing People of Sydney


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Imagine you had to sail 10,000 miles to an island in the South Pacific Ocean in an old wooden boat. In 1788, that happened to over 1400 English convicts, colonists, captains and men of the Marine Corps. Watched by fearful local Aboriginals, they established a base in a place called New South Wales, Australia. Who were these amazing people? How did they survive and build the great and beautiful city that we now call Sydney? A city tour unlike any other, Amazing People of Sydney brings you in touch with real people who have left us a legacy that we can explore. Travel through time and meet some of the amazing people who helped Sydney develop. Discover how Governor Arthur Phillip and Bennelong, the captured Aborigine, tried to build relations between the communities. Explore the lives of people including Francis Greenway, Mary Reibey and George Howe. All of them arrived in Sydney as convicts and through their tenacious spirit, grew to become some of the most significant figures in the city. Find out about William Tom's discovery of gold, and Captain Thunderbolt's great escape from Cockatoo Island. Be moved by the outstanding work of the tireless humanitarian, Caroline Chisholm, and her work with young women. Discover how Banjo Paterson wrote Waltzing Matilda. These stories, and many others, come alive through BioViews®. What is a BioView®? A BioView® is a short biographical story, similar to an interview. These unique stories provide an easy way of learning about amazing people who made major contributions and changed our world.




Amazing People of Australia - A Short eBook


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Australia has developed to become a model multi-ethnic society. In this collection of life stories from The Amazing People Club, you can gain an insight into how some amazing Australians set the scene and contributed to the country we fondly refer to as Downunder. Embark on a thrilling flight of discovery with Charles Kingsford Smith. His courage, competitive spirit and daring sense of adventure led to him being regarded as one of the highest achievers in the history of aviation. Be inspired by the entrepreneurial talent of James Harrison who invented the refrigerator which has become a necessity in our homes of today. Be captivated by the tumultuous events in the life of Nellie Melba, a self-driven diva who achieved great success and became one of Australia's most celebrated sopranos of all time. Meet these and several other amazing Australians who in their own unique ways, seized opportunities that led to great successes. Each story comes to life through BioViews®. These are short biographical narratives, similar to interviews. They provide an easy way of learning about amazing people who made major contributions and changed our world.




Meet Henry Wellcome - An eStory


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Meet Henry Wellcome. Discover his amazing life story in this unique audio story from The Amazing People Club. He may have saved your life with the medicines he developed and produced. Henry willed his entire fortune to further development and research to The Wellcome Trust, which is one of the largest biomedical charities in the world. Travel with Henry Wellcome from the log cabin in which he was born in Wisconsin on his epic journeys around the world, driven by his thirst for knowledge and insatiable curiosity. Henry Wellcome's story comes to life through BioViews®. These are short biographical narratives, similar to interviews. They provide an easy way of learning about amazing people who made major contributions and changed our world.




Meet Elvis Presley - An eStory


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Meet Elvis Presley, a cultural icon all over the world and one of the most famous singers of the 20th century. You may know and love many of his songs and movies, but how much do you know about his real life? In this unique audio story from The Amazing People Club, gain new insight on the real life of the "The King" and follow him from the two-room shotgun house in Tupelo where he was born to the time he first walked into Sun Records in Memphis, which changed his life. Gain a fascinating insight on Elvis' life and better understand the man behind the legend through BioViews®. A BioView® is a short biographical story, similar to an interview. These unique audio stories provide an easy way of learning about amazing people who made major contributions to our world.




Meet Coco Chanel - An eStory


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Meet Coco Chanel! She was one of the most influential style icons of all time. Everyone knows the Chanel brand, but far fewer know the amazing rags-to-riches story behind it. Take a journey from a poor house in Saumur to a convent to the glitz and glamour of Paris, where Chanel opened her first shop. Be inspired by her amazing story, as it comes alive through BioViews®. A BioView® is a short biographical story, similar to an interview. These unique stories provide an easy way of learning about amazing people who made major contributions to our world.




Meet Maria Montessori - An eStory


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Meet Maria Montessori! Many people do not know that she was actually the first female doctor in Italy. She believed education was essential in the achievement of peace and went on to develop a revolutionary teaching method. It grew into a movement that she helped to spread all over the world. Be amazed by her fascinating story, as it comes to life through BioViews®. A BioView® is a short biographical story, similar to an interview. These unique audio stories provide an easy way of learning about amazing people who made major contributions to our world and can help you achieve your ambitions in your journey through life.




Betoota's Australia 2020


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From the heart of the Western Queensland Channel Country, Australia's oldest and favourite newspaper details our country's very rocky start to a millennium that was supposed to be one of great optimism and innovation. 2020 was meant to be our year of healing. A time to tend to the wounds of a country torn asunder by a decade of divisive political and media debates. A lack of confidence in the international sporting arena. A 24-hour news cycle that has destroyed the pub test. We thought all of the uncertainty was behind us. The federal election delivered us Scotty from Marketing. The Quiet Australian spoke up. Gay marriage? Yep. Climate change? Let's wait and see what happens. Smudge and Warner had served their time and, together as a nation, it was time to rebuild. But fate had other plans, starting with the worst bushfires in human memory. While large swathes of the country burned, our politicians were either on holidays or giving their mates grants to build indoor pools in blue-ribbon seats. Surely, it couldn't get worse. 'ken oath it could. Mother nature arrived as COVID-19, and told us all to go to our rooms. This is a specially formatted fixed-layout ebook that retains the look and feel of the print book.




Meet Isambard Kingdom Brunel - An eStory


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Meet, and be inspired by, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the great British genius of civil engineering, as he tells his own incredible story. As a young boy, Brunel was taught by his father, the eminent engineer Marc Isambard Brunel. Brunel worked with his father on the famous Thames Tunnel, the first tunnel underneath a navigable river. Isambard went on to become a great innovator in civil engineering, creating many famous 'firsts' including the incredible Clifton Suspension Bridge and the SS Great Britain. He was also the great mind behind the Great Western Railway. Isambard Kingdom Brunel's story comes to life through BioViews®, which are short biographical narratives, similar to interviews. These inspirational stories from The Amazing People Club provide a new way of learning about amazing people who made major contributions and changed our world.




Introduction to Australia


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Introduction to Australia is a brief overview of the island nation and its people, economy, history, and geography. Australia is a country located in the southern hemisphere, bordered by the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. It is considered to be the world's smallest continent, and the sixth-largest country by land area. The population of Australia is approximately 25 million, and the majority of the population lives in coastal cities and towns such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth. Australia has a strong economy and is known for its natural resources, including coal, iron ore, and natural gas, which play a major role in its economy. Australia is also a leading exporter of agricultural products such as wheat, wool, and beef. The country has a diverse culture, influenced by its Indigenous Australian heritage, as well as European and Asian immigrants. The official language is English, and the currency is the Australian dollar. The country's democratic government is led by a Prime Minister, with a Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs Ministry responsible for promoting and preserving diversity within the country. Overall, Australia is a unique and diverse country that is known for its natural beauty, friendly people, and strong economy. It is a popular destination for tourists and students who are interested in exploring a new culture and learning more about the country's rich history and geography. With its stunning coastlines, unique wildlife, and a variety of landscapes, Australia is a country that offers something for everyone.




Meet Charles Darwin - An eStory


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Meet Charles Darwin, responsible for the theory of natural selection and author of On Origin of the Species. Darwin is arguably one of the most influential characters in world history, in that he redefined so many pre-conceived ideas. He was far ahead of his time. His amazing life comes alive through BioViews. You can follow the young Darwin from his early years, when his mother died, to his medical studies where his curiosity in natural order and development sent him off on explorations that would ultimately change the way the world is regarded. A BioView® is a short biographical story, similar to an interview. These unique audio stories provide an easy way of learning about amazing people who made major contributions to our world.