The Aussie Fact Book
Registered by Jenny-G of Croydon, Victoria Australia on 4/6/2010
This book is in a Controlled Release!
2 journalers for this copy...
Book purchased today from the (temporary) book-sale stand outside Coles at Croydon Centro shopping centre, 5-15 Kent Avenue, for sending overseas. Wish I'd thought to carry a little book like this the times I've visited the USA.
From back cover:
"A handy collection of facts, figures and stand-out features about Australia. This book presents concise, reader-friendly information about a wide range of topics that will give you an excellent overview about all aspects of Australian life, culture, environment, economics and more.
Loren McDougall has compiled a fascinating guide to what makes up Australia in the twenty-first century, without forgetting the beginnings of this sun-burnt land.
Featuring statistics on each state and territory, you are sure to learn something new with every page as you delve into the many catagories covered - history, geography, nature, science, religion, media, politics, health, education, law, immigration, tourism, transport, sport as well as holidays and events."
From back cover:
"A handy collection of facts, figures and stand-out features about Australia. This book presents concise, reader-friendly information about a wide range of topics that will give you an excellent overview about all aspects of Australian life, culture, environment, economics and more.
Loren McDougall has compiled a fascinating guide to what makes up Australia in the twenty-first century, without forgetting the beginnings of this sun-burnt land.
Featuring statistics on each state and territory, you are sure to learn something new with every page as you delve into the many catagories covered - history, geography, nature, science, religion, media, politics, health, education, law, immigration, tourism, transport, sport as well as holidays and events."
Book has been neatly covered to protect it on its journey, with a special sticker on the front.
Journal Entry 3 by Jenny-G at United States, Lifetime Release Challenge -- Controlled Releases on Monday, May 3, 2010
Released 13 yrs ago (5/3/2010 UTC) at United States, Lifetime Release Challenge -- Controlled Releases
CONTROLLED RELEASE NOTES:
CONTROLLED RELEASE NOTES:
Another book against part one (USA) of my 'Lifetime Release Challenge' for reading and re-release. And no, there will not be a test.
Posted sea mail today, Monday, May 3 2010.
Another book against part one (USA) of my 'Lifetime Release Challenge' for reading and re-release. And no, there will not be a test.
Posted sea mail today, Monday, May 3 2010.
I got the lovely surprise package today, with the BookCrossing magnet and four books - many, many thanks!
This looks like a great little Australia-basics book, and while I'm glad to hear that there *won't* be a test, I may learn something anyway {grin}.
My favorite parts included the Aussie-slang and pronunciation lists, and (of course!) the section on nature and wildlife. The "Dangerous animals" table is especially exciting, although I was glad to see that the authors pointed out that many more people perish in auto accidents every year than by all the "dangerous animals" put together - a little perspective is a good thing...
This looks like a great little Australia-basics book, and while I'm glad to hear that there *won't* be a test, I may learn something anyway {grin}.
My favorite parts included the Aussie-slang and pronunciation lists, and (of course!) the section on nature and wildlife. The "Dangerous animals" table is especially exciting, although I was glad to see that the authors pointed out that many more people perish in auto accidents every year than by all the "dangerous animals" put together - a little perspective is a good thing...
Journal Entry 5 by GoryDetails at Home Depot - DW Highway Near Pheasant Lane Mall in Nashua, New Hampshire USA on Friday, May 21, 2010
Released 14 yrs ago (3/21/2010 UTC) at Home Depot - DW Highway Near Pheasant Lane Mall in Nashua, New Hampshire USA
WILD RELEASE NOTES:
WILD RELEASE NOTES:
I left this book inside one of the grills (aka a "barbie") in front of Home Depot at about 3:30 or so; hope the finder enjoys it! [It was one of the smaller grills at the left end of the display.]
I left this book inside one of the grills (aka a "barbie") in front of Home Depot at about 3:30 or so; hope the finder enjoys it! [It was one of the smaller grills at the left end of the display.]