Free? - Stories about Human Rights
Free? - Stories about Human Rights
What does it mean to be free? Top authors donate their talen...

Human Rights And The Uses Of History : Expanded Second Edition
Human Rights And The Uses Of History : Expanded Second ...
What are the origins of human rights? This question, rarely ...

Human Rights And The Uses Of History : Expanded Second Edition
Human Rights And The Uses Of History : Expanded Second ...
What are the origins of human rights? This question, rarely ...

The International Law of Human Rights
The International Law of Human Rights
The International Law of Human Rights examines the fundament...

The Global Struggle for Human Rights
The Global Struggle for Human Rights
THE GLOBAL STRUGGLE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS combines uniquely stron...

Contemporary Perspectives on Human Rights Law in Australia
Contemporary Perspectives on Human Rights Law in Austra...
Contemporary Perspectives on Human Rights Law in Australia p...

Shaping Rights in the ECHR: The Role of the European Court of Human Rights in Determining the Scope of Human Rights
Shaping Rights in the ECHR: The Role of the European Co...
Shaping Rights in the ECHR: The Role of the European Court o...

International Law of Human Rights
International Law of Human Rights
Adam McBeth; Justine Nolan; and Simon Rice; OAMCov...

International Human Rights Law
International Human Rights Law
Written by leading experts in the field; this compelling tex...

International Human Rights
International Human Rights
International Human Rights is the definitive work on the sub...

National Implementation: the Cutting Edge of International Human Rights Law: The Cutting Edge of International Human Rights Law
National Implementation: the Cutting Edge of Internatio...
National Implementation: the Cutting Edge of International H...

Human Rights and Social Work - Towards Rights-Based Practice
Human Rights and Social Work - Towards Rights-Based Pra...
Now in its third edition, Human Rights and Social Work explo...

International Human Rights Law - Cases, Materials, Commentary
International Human Rights Law - Cases, Materials, Comm...
The leading textbook on international human rights law is no...

Philosophy of Human Rights
Philosophy of Human Rights
This collection of essays presents classical; modern; wester...

Free? - Stories About Human Rights

Jumping to Heaven - Stories about refugee children

Neary plunged her hand into the bag and pulled out two long elastic chains. ‘It’s a Cambodian game,’ she said. ‘It’s called Jumping to the Heavens. You must jump very high. But don’t worry. If you have trouble, I’ll jump and save you.’ The stories in Jumping to Heaven are based on the true experiences of refugee children who have migrated to Australia. Their stories are sad, scary, though...

Sophie's World - 2 Delightful Stories

With two first stories about Sophie, this adorable new paperback picture book is great value, and will appeal to all fans of the squeaky giraffe toy. Sophie’s World features charming illustrations, and is designed to be read aloud to babies and toddlers. They’re perfect for bedtime, and as the book is a lightweight paperback, it’s also great for carrying in a bag when you’re out and about.Insi...

Fun with Sophie - 2 Delightful Stories

With two first stories about Sophie, this charming new paperback picture book is great value, and will delight all fans of the squeaky giraffe toy.Fun with Sophie features charming illustrations, and is designed to be read aloud to babies and toddlers. They’re perfect for bedtime, and as the book is a lightweight paperback, it’s also great for carrying in a bag when you’re out and about.Inside ...

Save Wisely, Spend Happily - Real Stories About Money and How to Thrive From Trusted Advisors

As a CPA, you know that understanding personal finances can seem like an overwhelming task to your clients. Yet it doesn’t have to be especially if they have the guidance of a trusted advisor. Published in honor of the AICPA’s 125th Anniversary and edited by best-selling financial author and CPA Sharon Lechter, this collection of CPAs’ advice gives your clients the information and tools the...

Social Work with Indigenous Communities - A human rights approach

In Social Work with Indigenous Communities – A human rights approach, Linda Briskman, social worker, academic and author of the acclaimed book The Black Grapevine – Aboriginal Activism and the Stolen Generations, throws down the gauntlet to practitioners and students of social work, challenging them to pursue a better, more informed way of meeting the unique needs of this community.The realisati...

Our Australian Girl - The Letty Stories

For the first time, read all four Letty stories in one beautiful hardback edition. It’s 1841 . . . Letty’s older sister Lavina is leaving England for Australia by ship. But Letty ends up stuck on board too, much to her sister’s dismay. Can Letty cope with the long sea voyage, as well as building a new life for herself in a strange far-off land? Journey with Letty across all four exc...

The Best Film I Never Made - And Other Stories about a Life in the Arts

This entertaining collection of pieces from the acclaimed director of Breaker Morant, Driving Miss Daisy and Mao’s Last Dancer features memoirs, brief lives and revealing accounts of the film world. Alongside unsung heroes from behind the camera and producers of dubious repute are Madeleine St John and Clive James, Margaret Olley and Jeffrey Smart, as well as a particularly seductive 1963 EH Hol...

Human Rights and Social Work - Towards Rights-Based Practice

Now in its third edition, Human Rights and Social Work explores how the principles of human rights inform contemporary social work practice. Jim Ife considers the implications of social work’s traditional Enlightenment heritage and the possibilities of ‘post-Enlightenment’ practice in a way that is accessible, direct and engaging. The world has changed significantly since the publication of the...

OUTBACK GOVERNESSES (True Stories)

Outback Governesses is collection of eye-opening stories about fourteen governesses who drop in, Mary Poppins-like, to educate children in Australia’s remotest rural areas and in return receive a bush education of their own. Outback Governesses is collection of eye-opening stories about fourteen governesses who drop in, Mary Poppins-like, to educate children in Australia’s remotest rural areas ...

Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Power of Gratitude - 101 Stories About How Being Thankful Can Change Your Life

The power of gratitude can change your life! In this collection of 101 inspiring stories, people just like you share how they turned their lives around by seeing the silver linings, counting their blessings, and changing their perspective. Get inspired to become a thankful person! Scientific research has proven that being thankful improves your health, your cognitive function and your relationship...

Too Scared To Cry - And other true stories from the nation's favourite foster carer

A heartbreaking and inspiring collection of true fostering stories perfect for fans of Cathy Glass and Rosie Lewis. Contains previously published stories Too Scared To Cry, The Girl No One Wanted and A Family For Christmas – brought together in this heartwarming and inspiring collection for the first time. *****Maggie Hartley is one of the UK’s most prolific foster mothers. This inspiring collec...

The International Law of Human Rights

The International Law of Human Rights examines the fundamentals of human rights law from the advent of the United Nations Charter through to the challenging contemporary issues facing the human rights regime. The second edition introduces the intricacies of human rights law and provides up-to-date coverage of human rights issues while exploring emerging areas of human rights law. Expert author com...

Dad's Expecting Too - Expectant fathers, expectant mothers, new dads and new moms share advice, tips and stories about a...

Dad’s Expecting Too is a witty, wise, and considerate guide for expectant fathers on everything they need to know as they prepare for the new member of the family.Harlan Cohen, New York Times bestselling author presents the best advice from dads and mums on how to make the pregnancy a joyous time, while minimizing the discomforts. Each entry contains a tip, stories and quotes from real expectant ...

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Inspiration for Teachers - 101 Stories About How You Make a Difference

Teachers inspire students every day, and this new collection provides some much-needed inspiration for these dedicated educators. With great stories about teaching from teachers and stories of thanks from students, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Inspiration for Teachers makes for a great teacher gift all year round! Teachers will love the book’s heartfelt, inspiring, and humorous stories from inside ...

International Human Rights Law - Cases, Materials, Commentary

The leading textbook on international human rights law is now better than ever. The content has been fully updated and now provides more detailed coverage of substantive human rights, along with new sections on the war on terror and on the progressive realization of economic and social rights, making this the most comprehensive book in the field. It has a new, more student-friendly text design and...

Dancing Bears - True Stories about Longing for the Old Days

A brilliant, funny and heartbreaking account of people in formerly Communist countries who are nostalgic for how they used to live. For hundreds of years, Bulgarian Gypsies trained bears to dance, welcoming them into their families and taking them on the road to perform. In the early 2000s, after the fall of Communism, they were forced to release the bears into a wildlife refuge. But, even today,...

Philosophy of Human Rights

This collection of essays presents classical; modern; western; and non-western perspectives on questions of human rights. Issues of universalism and relativism; minority cultures and group rights; ethnic cleansing and humanitarian intervention; women's rights; homosexual rights; and the environment are all discussed. Supporting documents are also included. While focusing on contemporary issues;...

What Every Property Investor Needs to Know about Finance Tax and the Law

It has been a year of madness like no other.America elected a President like no other.Cardinal Pell is returning home in an effort to restore his memory.Newspapers are under threat.Human rights are constantly under threat.And truth fi nds it diffi cult to get a guernsey in this digital age.The AFL is attempting to show moral leadership that Canberra has beenincapable of providing for quite a few y...

International Law of Human Rights

Adam McBeth; Justine Nolan; and Simon Rice; OAMCovers the concept; theories and implementation structures for protecting human rightsClear explanation of the basics and institutional structures of human rights logical structure that his helpful for students to get their bearings and is accessible to newcomers to human rights but also demandingCovers the breadth of international human rig...

Contemporary Perspectives on Human Rights Law in Australia

Contemporary Perspectives on Human Rights Law in Australia provides a comprehensive, accessible and scholarly examination of many of the key human rights issues facing Australia today. Written for human rights and legal scholars, legal practitioners and those readers who wish to increase their understanding of the field, this book provides a timely and intriguing discussion on the law and policy r...

The Global Struggle for Human Rights

THE GLOBAL STRUGGLE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS combines uniquely strong coverage of human rights in relation to gender equity; feminist perspectives; and sexual orientation with the theme of a universal perspective on human rights that is sensitive to cultural differences and diversity among and within nations. The book is also comprehensive and accessible in its discussion of human rights law and the quest...