{"title":"Barry Penney","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of Barry Penney, a prominent author known for his insightful explorations into the nuances of culture and travel. His works, particularly the popular title \u003cem\u003eAustralia - Culture Smart!\u003c\/em\u003e, offer readers an engaging and practical guide to understanding the intricacies of Australian society. Perfect for both seasoned travellers and curious minds, Barry Penney’s books are rich with local knowledge and cultural wisdom, crafted to enrich your travel experience and broaden your worldly understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBarry Penney has carved a niche in the \u003cstrong\u003eTravel \u0026amp; Adventure\u003c\/strong\u003e category, transforming simple travel tips into comprehensive cultural narratives. Whether you're planning a trip to Australia or simply wish to know more about its vibrant lifestyle, his writings serve as an invaluable resource. Dive into his collection to uncover a world where adventure meets cultural intelligence.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"australia-culture-smart-by-barry-penney-9781857338287","title":"Australia - Culture Smart!","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAustralia - Culture Smart!\u003c\/em\u003e offers an engaging insight into a unique and vast island-continent. Australia stands out with its immense distances, so much so that Perth, the capital of Western Australia, is closer to Singapore than to Sydney. This remarkable land hosts stunning tropical rainforests, massive deserts equalling the size of several European states, and temperate zones that nurture a thriving wine industry, making Australia the world's fourth-largest wine exporter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe country boasts a sixteen-thousand-mile coastline of breathtaking beaches, while its distinctive wildlife highlights Australia's \"down-underness.\" Indigenous Australians have lived on the continent for over fifty thousand years, although European settlement is merely two centuries old. Since the end of the Second World War, Australia has embraced a diverse immigrant population, gradually shedding its British colonial influence to transform from what was once a perceived dull nation into a dynamic one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAustralians have left behind their old settler mentality, once self-described as \"battlers\" lacking sophistication, and have adopted a new national confidence. The accomplishments of Australia's artists, sportspeople, entertainers, scientists, and businesspeople have propelled them onto the global stage. Despite the ethnic diversity, there is a prevalent homogeneity among Australians characterized by a generosity of spirit and a forthrightness that can sometimes be disarming for visitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA sense of fairness and equality is highly valued, as is the ability to not take oneself too seriously. \u003cem\u003eCulture Smart! Australia\u003c\/em\u003e introduces you to a young nation with one of the world's highest standards of living, where people \"work to live\" to enjoy a lifestyle that is envied and cherished around the globe, and one in which Australians take great pride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072130695404,"sku":"9781857338287","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7767163482849.jpg?v=1765079897"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/barry-penney.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}