Andrew P. Street Knihy

Exploring the rich tapestry of Australian music, this book delves into 50 iconic songs, revealing surprising stories and connections behind them. From the influence of Canadian comedians to the impact of housing affordability on rock, Andrew P. Street combines humor and sharp wit to engage readers. His nostalgic and cheeky approach captures the essence of Australia's musical landscape, spanning from rock'n'roll origins to contemporary hip hop. With insightful anecdotes and a lively tone, this work is a must-read for any fan of Aussie music.

Poor people don't drive cars. People have the right to be bigots. I'm a fixer. Team Australia. Shirtfonting. Choppergate. Stop the boats. Coal is good for humanity. No cuts to health. Sir Prince Philip. The flags. It's all the fault of the febrile media. And that whole onion thing. In August 2013, Australia welcomed Tony Abbott as its new prime minister. This promised to be a marriage between responsible government and a nation tired of the endless drama of the Gillard-Rudd years. But then well Andrew P Street details the litany of gaffes, goofs and questionable captain's calls that characterised the subsequent reign of the Abbott government, following the trail from bold promises to questionable realities, unlikely recoveries to inexplicable own goals, Malcolm Turnbull's assurances of support to the day he pushed the Captain off his bike once and for all. And all this comes with a colourful cast of supporting characters and dangerous loons that only a nation unfamiliar with the concept of below- the-line voting could elect. Here is a unique take on a modern politics Australian style. If Game of Thrones was a deeply irreverent book about politics, then the TV series would probably not rate nearly as well. It would, however, look something like this.

Economists advocate regulation and tailored incentives to stimulate improvement activities. Such activities should be adopted if their benefits outweigh their costs. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.