Port Moresby Mixed Doubles

Author : Michael Challinger
Publisher : University of Papua New Guinea Press
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2011-10
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9980945524

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Port Moresby Mixed Doubles by Michael Challinger Pdf

Much has changed in Papua New Guinea in the years following Independence, but much as remained the same. White expatriates still form a rich, privileged but impermanent minority. Few of them have a long-term commitment to the country. The local inhabitants are often relegated to roles as domestic servants, subordinates at work, or as partners in brief sexual flings. Among the expatriates themselves, relations are complicated by boredom, jealousy and self-importance. These highly readable stories range from the tragic to the ribald. They reflect expatriate life in urban PNG and illustrate some of its major preoccupations: insecurity, money, drink, sex. Originally published in 1992, this edition includes a new preface by the author.

Author : George Fetherling
Publisher : Dundurn
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2008-12-15
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781770703612

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Running Away to Sea by George Fetherling Pdf

At a turning point in his life, George Fetherling embarked on an adventure to sail round the world on one of the last of the tramp freighters. The four-month voyage carried him 30,000 nautical miles from Europe via the Panama Canal to the South Pacific and back by way of Singapore, Indonesia, the Indian Ocean, and Suez. Written with dash, colour, and droll humour, Fetherling’s narrative is peopled by a rich cast of characters, from the Foreign Legionnaires of French Polynesia to the raskol gangs of Papua New Guinea. The author captures the reality of life aboard a working cargo ship – the boredom, the seclusion, the differences of nationality and culture that isolation and cramped quarters seem to exaggerate. But the routine of loneliness or tranquility is punctuated by moments of near-panic – shipboard fires, furniture-smashing storms, even a brush with pirates in the Straits of Malacca.

Author : Michael Challinger
Publisher : Hybrid Publishers
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2021-03-01
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 9781925736557

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Mostly Guilty by Michael Challinger Pdf

A book for the general reader rather than lawyers, this often tongue-in-cheek account of Michael Challinger's interactions with the criminals he defends gives a first-hand account of the quirky nature of human beings. Mostly Guilty deals with the workings of the lowest level of the Australian legal system. It's about the down-to-earth cases that happen daily in Magistrates' Courts. It does so through the experiences and anecdotes of a low-flying criminal barrister. While the cases are from Victoria, the book makes reference to other states and has relevance and interest Australia-wide. The style is light, punchy and informal, with lots of direct speech and many funny yarns. Some of the book is tongue-in-cheek (and even politically incorrect) but it also makes serious points throughout. It's entertaining as well as informative. The chapters are short, and generally deal with specific offences (shop theft, for example) or areas of law (bail). Others recount particular cases in an ironic or colourful way. Most cases are of low to medium criminality so the light-hearted tone is not inappropriate. Most legal memoirs are by big-shot advocates or retired judges. Mostly Guilty is different, and doesn't take itself too seriously.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 772 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Australian literature
ISBN : IND:30000046690495

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Australian Book Review by Anonim Pdf

Author : Ann Turner
Publisher : Historical Dictionaries of Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105110384448

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Historical Dictionary of Papua New Guinea by Ann Turner Pdf

Turner, who has taught history at both the University of Melbourne and the University of Papua New Guinea, provides a basic starting point for those researching both the history and modern culture and life of Papua New Guinea. This dictionary offers brief alphabetical entries on topics including the arts such as "Lapita pottery," international policies, such as relations with Australia, political personalities including Mekere Morauta (economist and politician), languages (there are three official languages and 750 local dialects), and economic and social topics like agriculture and whaling. The 60 page bibliography displays a selection of resources organized topically, including history, culture, and economy. c. Book News Inc.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 852 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Oceania
ISBN : UCAL:$B566585

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Pacific Islands Monthly by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1382 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Australia
ISBN : UCBK:C060291174

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Australian National Bibliography by Anonim Pdf

Author : Lyn Jacobs
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Asia
ISBN : PSU:000043135639

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A Bibliography of Australian Literary Responses to 'Asia' by Lyn Jacobs Pdf

Author : United States. Department of State
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 870 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Diplomatic and consular service, American
ISBN : OSU:32435066730052

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Department of State News Letter by United States. Department of State Pdf

Author : United States. Department of State
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Diplomatic and consular service, American
ISBN : MINN:30000011073842

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Newsletter by United States. Department of State Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 876 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Diplomatic and consular service, American
ISBN : STANFORD:36105009856373

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Newsletter by Anonim Pdf

Author : Oxford Business Group
Publisher : Oxford Business Group
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2016-09-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781910068649

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The Report: Papua New Guinea 2016 by Oxford Business Group Pdf

In terms of investment, Papua New Guinea’s geographic location, geopolitical importance and abundance of commodities, as well as the success of the PNG Liquefied Natural Gas project, have helped it become a favoured destination for Chinese and Japanese ventures, with expectations of further foreign direct investment (FDI) going forward, particularly in the primary sector. However, PNG remains a challenging place for international participants, and while high-level, strategically important projects are likely to proceed smoothly, smaller, more entrepreneurial ventures may face difficulty. To improve this reputation the country is trying to boost transparency and efficiency in business transactions, though new initiatives under way could see it adopt more protectionist policies, thereby going against the tenets of liberal economics it has traditionally embraced.

Author : Bowker
Publisher : Bowker-Saur
Page : 888 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1998-04
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1864520159

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Australian Books in Print 1998 by Bowker Pdf

"...excellent coverage...essential to worldwide bibliographic coverage."--AMERICAN REFERENCE BOOKS ANNUAL. This comprehensive reference provides current finding & ordering information on more than 75,000 in-print books published in or about Australia, or written by Australian authors, organized by title, author, & keyword. You'll also find brief profiles of more than 7,000 publishers & distributors whose titles are represented, as well as information on trade associations, local agents of overseas publishers, literary awards, & more. From D.W. Thorpe.

Author : David Keith Holdsworth
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea)
ISBN : 085179470X

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Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea by David Keith Holdsworth Pdf

Author : Viveka Velupillai
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing Company
Page : 599 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2015-04-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9789027268846

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Pidgins, Creoles and Mixed Languages by Viveka Velupillai Pdf

This lucid and theory-neutral introduction to the study of pidgins, creoles and mixed languages covers both theoretical and empirical issues pertinent to the field of contact linguistics. Part I presents the theoretical background, with chapters devoted to the definition of terms, the sociohistorical settings, theories on the genesis of pidgins and creoles, as well as discussions on language variation and the sociology of language. Part II empirically tests assumptions made about the linguistic characteristics of pidgins and creoles by systematically comparing them with other natural languages in all linguistic domains. This is the first introduction that consistently applies the findings of the Atlas of Pidgin and Creole Language Structures and systematically includes extended pidgins and mixed languages in the discussion of each linguistic feature. The book is designed for students of courses with a focus on pidgins, creoles and mixed languages, as well as typologically oriented courses on contact linguistics.