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Examines the legal, political, and philosophical arguments for and against capital punishment, and explores how the use and abolishment of capital punishment has evolved worldwide throughout the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.

"Little Kylie grew up with her parents and her younger sister, Dannii, in Melbourne, Australia. She loved singing, dancing and spinning around in her room, but she felt shy in front of other people. Her confidence and courage grew as she watched her sister perform, so she auditioned for a role in a TV show... and she got it! From there, she moved on to a role in Australian soap Neighbours. Kylie quickly became one of the series' most-loved characters and known to audiences all over the world. But Kylie never forgot her childhood love for music, and when she got the chance to record her own songs, she went for it. Today, she is one of the most-loved artists ever; a pop chameleon who has dazzled her fans for decades. Her songs have been mega hits in countries across the world. And her songs, new and old, continue to wow people and get them dancing. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the iconic pop princess' life"--Amazon.

"Little Steve loved animals, and his childhood was spent amongst Australia's wildlife. As a young boy, his parents started a wildlife refuge and Steve and his sisters helped care for many injured animals. When he was nine, Steve captured his first crocodile, in order to take it to a national park so it could have a safe, happy life. He fell in love with protecting crocodiles and as an adult became known as the crocodile hunter! Steve shared his love of wildlife and his passion for protecting it through television programmes, and soon rose to international fame. Steve used his celebrity status to educate the world on the importance of conservation"--Provided by publisher.

Follows the first year of a case study at Geelong Grammar School in Australia that is introducing positive learning into the classroom.

"Often acknowledged as being one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood, Chris Hemsworth has starred in many popular movies, perhaps most notably as the superhero Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But the Australian actor has done more than just act. He's also involved in a charity that helps children and has even developed an app! This volume tells the story of Hemsworth's rise to fame, from his years learning to act to becoming one of the world's best-known celebrities!"--Provided by publisher.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Miles Franklin.

"Using Photicular(r) technology that's like a 3-D movie on the page, OUTBACK whisks you to the vast, remote world of wild Australia, where heat waves dance forever and animals, isolated by the vagaries of continental drift, are unlike those found anywhere else on Earth. Each moving image delivers a rich, immersive visual experience--and the result is breathtaking. The kangaroo hops. A wombat waddles. The frilled lizard races on two legs across the desert floor. A peacock spider dances and shows off its vibrant colors. Experience it for yourself!"--Amazon.com.

"[An] illustrated exploration of a unique Australian animal: the laughing kookaburra. Follow along as the Kookaburra finds food for her young and goes searching for a nest with her mate"--Provided by publisher.

Stamp and James are on the road again and they've brought their new friend Ace along. Stamps happy to have a new friend, but no-one has taught Ace any manners! Its up to James and Stamp to show her how to behave if only she would listen! When Daisy Ado the Cockatoo flies into the Fourby, James decides to return her to her owner. But whats that smoky smell on the wind? Theres a bushfire coming to the town of Jasper, and the local vet has his hands full. Will James, Stamp and Ace be able to save all the town pets in Jasper?.

Eleven-year-old Peijing and her family are adapting to their new life in Australia, but when cracks in her family life start to appear, she must find a way to cope with the uncertainties of her own little world and figure out where she fits in.