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100 Aussie Things We Know and Love 2nd edition

By Bunny Banyai
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100 Aussie Things We Know and Love 2nd edition by Bunny Banyai offers a delightful exploration of quintessentially Australian icons, quirks, and traditions. From unique wildlife to beloved cultural phenomena, the book is a celebration of the country's diverse heritage and natural beauty. Ideal for both locals and curious readers alike, it provides a colourful snapshot of what makes Australia truly special.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a fascination with the unique and quirky aspects of Australian culture and nature. It delivers an entertaining exploration of Australia's charming and endearing elements, capturing the essence of what makes the country so special. Ideal for anyone with an interest in the wonders of Australia or those seeking to reconnect with the nation's beloved icons.

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100 Aussie Things We Know and Love puts the Australian way of life under a forensic lens, vigorously examining the socio-political underpinnings of the Australian character. Nah, just kidding! We'll just take you on a whistle-stop tour through the country's greatest people, places, animals, food, events and cultural quirks.

Ever wondered why magpies attack, or Chiko rolls were invented, who we have to blame for Ugg boots, and what stuff from New Zealand we can legitimately claim as our own*? Featuring entries on 100 unmistakably Australian things (in no apparent order), from the lovable to the naff, this book is chock-a-block with entertaining and fascinating facts about the things we all know, love or love to hate.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781741177008

Publisher: Hardie Grant Explore

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 January 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: Hardie Grant Explore

Edition: Second Edition, Paperback , Revised

Illustration: Full colour illustrations throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Anna Blandford

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 165.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 413g

Pages: 224

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About the Author

Bunny Banyai is a copywriter who lives with her two daughters, her stepdaughter and a partner more adept than most at ponytails and plaits. Together with her friend, Madeleine Hamilton, they form a dynamic duo, taking all the love and frustration that comes with motherhood and turning it into witty and practical advice for the modern-day parent. Their blog shitonmyhands.tumblr.com has a large online following.   Anna Blandford grew up in Gippsland, Victoria, on a large sheep farm. Her passions growing up were climbing trees, drawing and hanging out with her cats. After years of travel and a few short-lived careers, Anna and her husband, Gareth, created a greeting card and giftware business called Able and Game. Anna’s job now involves trying to create the perfect greeting card, but she prefers to describe it as ‘full-time cat illustration’. Anna and Gareth live in Melbourne with their two small kids, Clyde and Dougie, and their cat, Bubsy.

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