{"title":"Andrew Tink","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the captivating works of Andrew Tink, a distinguished author who delves deeply into the historical and scientific narratives of Australia. His meticulously researched books provide insightful perspectives on pivotal events and technological achievements that have shaped the nation's history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eAir Disaster Canberra\u003c\/em\u003e, Tink offers a thorough investigation into the tragic air crash that reshaped Australian politics. This compelling account not only reveals the intricate details of the disaster itself but also explores its enduring impact on the country's governance and military relations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith \u003cem\u003eAustralia 1901-2001\u003c\/em\u003e, Tink embarks on a century-long journey through Australia's evolution, highlighting significant milestones and transformative events. This extensive historical exploration presents a comprehensive view of the nation's progress over a century, perfect for readers passionate about Australian history and development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVenturing into the realm of scientific achievement, \u003cem\u003eHoneysuckle Creek\u003c\/em\u003e is Tink's homage to the critical role played by a small Australian tracking station during the Apollo missions. This book not only recounts the incredible scientific accomplishments of the era but also celebrates the human spirit and teamwork that made such achievements possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAndrew Tink's works are essential for anyone interested in understanding the intricate tapestry of Australia's history, government, and scientific achievements. Discover these engaging and informative titles within the History \u0026amp; Military and Science \u0026amp; Nature categories.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"air-disaster-canberra-by-andrew-tink-9781742231631","title":"Air Disaster Canberra","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1940. Wartime Australia. Key members of Menzies' government die in a fiery plane crash. What went wrong and what happened next?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn August 1940, Australia had been at war for almost a year when a Hudson bomber, the A16-97, carrying ten people, including three cabinet ministers, crashed into a ridge near Canberra. In the ghastly inferno that followed the crash, the nation lost its key war leaders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOver the next twelve months, it became clear that the passing of Geoffrey Street, Sir Henry Gullett, and James Fairbairn had destabilised Robert Menzies' wartime government. As a direct but delayed consequence, John Curtin became prime minister in October 1941.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eControversially, \u003cem\u003eAir Disaster Canberra\u003c\/em\u003e also tells the story of whether Air Minister Fairbairn, rather than the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) pilot Bob Hitchcock, had been at the controls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAndrew Tink tells an engrossing and dramatic tale of a little-known aspect of Australia's political history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46848298680556,"sku":"9781742231631","price":118.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8217993482808.jpg?v=1758972379"},{"product_id":"australia-1901-2001-by-andrew-tink-9781742234083","title":"Australia 1901-2001","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAndrew Tink's superb book, \u003ci\u003eAustralia 1901-2001\u003c\/i\u003e, tells the story of Australia in the twentieth century, from Federation to the Sydney 2000 Olympics. A century marked by the trauma of war and the despair of the depression, balanced by extraordinary achievements in sport, science, and the arts. A country underpinned by a political system that worked most of the time and the emergence of a mainly harmonious society. Australians at the start of the century could hardly have imagined the prosperity enjoyed by their diverse countrymen and women one hundred years later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTink's story is driven by people, whether they be prime ministers, soldiers, shopkeepers, singers, footballers, or farmers; a mix of men and women, Australian-born, immigrants, and Aborigines. He brings the decades to life, writing with empathy, humour, and insight to create a narrative that is as entertaining as it is illuminating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46848481984748,"sku":"9781742234083","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8242513482808.jpg?v=1758980897"},{"product_id":"honeysuckle-creek-by-andrew-tink-9781742236087","title":"Honeysuckle Creek","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHoneysuckle Creek\u003c\/i\u003e reveals the pivotal role that the tracking station at Honeysuckle Creek, near Canberra, played in the first moon landing. Andrew Tink gives a gripping account of the role of its director Tom Reid and his colleagues in transmitting some of the most-watched images in human history as Neil Armstrong took his first step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePart biography and part personal history, this book makes a significant contribution to Australia's role in space exploration and reveals a story little known until now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs Christopher Columbus Kraft Jr, the director of flight operations for Apollo 11, acknowledged: \"The name Honeysuckle Creek and the excellence which is implied by that name will always be remembered and recorded in the annals of manned space flight\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'A wonderful and inspirational story, beautifully told. 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