No comments about Old New Zealand: A tale of the good old times: And a history of the war in the North against the chief Heke, in the year 1845, told by an old chief of the Ngapuhi tribe, Also Maori traditions.

2 comments about Frommer's Australia 2006 (Frommer's Complete).

1. On my previous trip to Australia in 2001, I used the Let's Go travel guide. It was okay, but after the excellent book I had for Hawaii, I thought I would try for something better. Frommer's isn't it. This book has no more information than the website and is probably not as up to date. Hours and prices were consistently wrong--by more than allowable for a yearly update. Attraction ratings were unhelpful. That is, they did not include the sort of information that helped me decide what I wanted to see. For example, a museum in Adelaide is supposedly known for it's extensive collection of Aborigine artifacts and was highly rated based on that. However, the items are presented with minimal context, so that the collection is not the tremendous learning experience it ought to be; it's more like an art show. Another example: The botanical garden in Melbourne is like a park, with few flowers; the one in Brisbane is organized like a zoo, divided into geographic regions, and with lots of flowers. The distinction wasn't made in the book.
   
   Australia is a huge area to cover, but this book tries to please too many audiences and ends up satisfying none, I would think. By including dining and lodging choices from 5 star to 2 star, it can only offer 3 or 4 choices in each category. A huge failing was not identifying where the best areas to stay are, based on what you want to do. For example, if you will be taking lots of bus tours, you want to stay at a hotel where the buses will pick you up. If you are renting a car, you will want to stay somewhere with free or inexpensive parking and from which you can easily go into or out of town. It would have been far more helpful to list good/reliable Aussie chains/organizations of hotels/motels/b&bs than to list individual establishments.
   
   I didn't even like the way the book was organized. The attractions are why I travel--things to see and do. They were listed after lodging and food and given just as skimpy treatment.
   I would have done better to stick with my OLD Let's Go book from 2000.



2. This book is clear to the point and truly helpful. It tells you what you need to know without becoming some sort of treatise like Lonely Planet. Just be careful when they safe a certain hotel in Alice Springs is only a short stroll from the heart of town. If you don't have a car and it's hot enough in Alice Springs even in the winter, and you are out of shape, this is not a short stroll.

1 comments about Hippocrene Dictionary and Phrase Book Australian (Hippocrene Dictionary and Phrasebook Series).

1. I think this book would fit neatly in your pocket or purse, and then you could whip it out in need to consult it against a confusing local slang.
   
   Very dry reading though, very little explanation as to why some of the slang or stine is the way it is.

No comments about AUSTRALIA TWICE TRAVERSED - KINDLE EDITION [ENG].

No comments about The Australian Bed and Breakfast Book 2007.

No comments about A Narrative Of A Visit To The Australian Colonies.

No comments about Marine Plants of Australia.

1 comments about Lonely Planet Sydney Condensed.

1. I just returned from a whirlwind trip to Sydney -- only one week, and I wouldn't have seen half the things I did without this guide! It's small and portable, with a nearly indestructible cover. More importantly, it hits the highlights with some detail and gives little interesting things to see and do, not just the standard touristy stuff. Great maps and helpful phone numbers and even business hours for some places...I will definitely get a similar guide for future trips.

3 comments about Living & Working in Australia: Everything You Need to Know for Building a New Life.

1. I truly enjoyed reading this book as I was able to learn the most essential aspects of living and working in Australia. This book features great advice on how to prepare yourself for the big move "Down Under", and what to expect from this new country. It also gives you a reality check on life in Australia as a new immigrant with all the challenges one must face. I really enjoyed the detailed list of "Aussie Real Estate Jargon" as I will need to refer to it when I will be looking for an apartment in Sydney. There are so many useful and practical information and advice in this book such as tips on how to find a job. This book has given me the confidence to move to Sydney as I feel prepareed and armed with the right information needed to make a good start Down Under. I have also read others books on "Living and Working in Australia", and this book is the best so far as it has the highest quality of content compared to the other ones.



2. I truly enjoyed reading this book as I was able to learn the most essential aspects of living and working in Australia. This book features great advice on how to prepare yourself for the big move "Down Under", and what to expect from this new country. It also gives you a reality check on life in Australia as a new immigrant with all the challenges one must face. I really enjoyed the detailed list of "Aussie Real Estate Jargon" as I will need to refer to it when I will be looking for an apartment in Sydney. There are so many useful and practical information and advice in this book such as tips on how to find a job. This book has given me the confidence to move to Sydney as I feel prepareed and armed with the right information needed to make a good start Down Under. I have also read others books on "Living and Working in Australia", and this book is the best so far as it has the highest quality of content compared to the other ones.



3. I came across this book almost by accident and I was surprised by how easy to read and useful it is.
   The prices and costs may not be up to date but these can be determined by surfing the net. Well worth the price and the effort.
   Like I said, a must - read for anyone headed to Australia for over 3 weeks.

   Bear in mind however that this version has not been updated for a few years.

No comments about Between the Tides: A Fascinating Journey Among the Kamoro of New Guinea.