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A HISTORY OF ORTHOPAEDICS IN AUSTRALIA
The history of orthopaedics in Australia is richly interwoven with the dedication of its surgeons. Their stories are closely intertwined with determination, innovation, politics, controversy and once, sadly, many years ago, multiple murders by a disgruntled patient.
Orthopaedic surgeons are characterised by a passion for their profession and generosity in passing on their skills to new generations of trainee surgeons throughout Australia. Many also give willingly of their time and skills in developing countries where they have been known to operate with intermittent power, few tools and basic facilities while staying in ‘no-star’ accommodation.... -
ALL HANDS ON DECK
They said the restoration of this forgotten hulk was an impossible task, that it was a project with ‘magnificent scope for failure’. It took 22 years to prove them wrong.
Why were more than 300 people and over 140 corporations prepared to spend 22 years and millions of dollars in time, equipment and donations to bring her back to life?... -
AUSTRALIAN FILM & TELEVISION COMPANION
The essential guide to 4,000 Australian films & TV productions....
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BEYOND NEANDERTHAL
A jigsaw of fiction too close to the truth for the world’s comfort, set against the backdrop of the world financial crisis. A story of greed, gold, science, love and the secrets of the Ancients....
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DIARY OF A DECADE
In 1997, 1,300 Commonwealth Bank people transitioned to EDS in the then largest financial services outsourcing agreement ever signed. By the very nature of any multi-million dollar deal, some big personalities were involved and, by all accounts, the first ten years saw both tense and humorous moments....
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EAT TO CHEAT AGEING
What you eat is the key to living longer and healthier to help your body meet the challenges of later age, prevent premature ageing and stave off dementia, diabetes and more. Food choices maximise body and brain function, how well every cell, every tissue, every muscle repairs, functions and renews itself....
