Karen Fox Knihy

The first detailed history of imperial and national honours in Australia, Honouring a Nation tells the story of the honours system's transformation from instrument of imperial unity to national institution. From the extension of British honours to colonial Australasia in the nineteenth century, through to Tony Abbott's revival of knighthoods in the twenty-first, this book explains how the system has worked, traces the arguments of its supporters and critics, and looks both at those who received awards and those who declined them. Honouring a Nation brings to life a long history of debate over honours, including wrangles over State rights, gender imbalances in honours lists, and the emergence and hardening of the Labor/Liberal divide over British awards, illuminating issues that are still part of Australian life--and of the honours system--today. The history of the honours system is equally the history of the nation, revealing who Australians were, what they have become, what they value, and the things that have unified and divided them.

Focusing on media representations, this comprehensive study examines the portrayals of prominent Indigenous women from Australia and New Zealand, such as Goolagong, Te Kanawa, Oodgeroo Noonuccal, and Dame Whina Cooper. It explores how these figures have been depicted in various media, shedding light on cultural narratives and societal perceptions surrounding Indigenous identities. The book aims to highlight the impact of these portrayals on public understanding and the importance of representation in media.

Karen Fox's poetry reflects a journey of emotional expression cultivated over thirty years. Beginning as a therapeutic outlet, her work encapsulates a spectrum of feelings—hope, fear, anger, and joy—transformed into vivid imagery through her verses.

The story follows the Sullivan sisters, who are lacking in beauty, charm, and grace, as they encounter a magical rock formation that grants wishes. This whimsical twist leads to unexpected transformations, bringing humor and enchantment to their lives. The narrative explores themes of self-discovery and the pursuit of acceptance, all while delivering a lighthearted and amusing journey for the sisters as they navigate their newfound changes.

Exploring themes of love and destiny, the story revolves around Nic and his reincarnated wife as they navigate the complexities of their second chance at romance. As they encounter the challenges of rekindling their relationship, the narrative delves into the emotional struggles and the question of whether true love can transcend time and circumstances. Their journey is filled with both hope and uncertainty, making readers ponder the depths of connection and the possibility of rediscovery.

Ariel is experiencing intense baby fever and believes Rand is the perfect solution to her longing for a child. Their relationship takes a turn as they navigate the complexities of desire, commitment, and the realities of parenthood. As Ariel and Rand explore their feelings and future together, they confront both their individual aspirations and the challenges of building a family. This story delves into themes of love, partnership, and the transformative journey of becoming parents.

A skilled tracker is drawn into a perilous quest when she agrees to help a man from a technologically primitive planet find his missing daughter. The journey becomes fraught with challenges, including spaceship damage, confrontations with privateers, and an unwanted reunion with a past acquaintance. As Raven navigates these dangers, she unexpectedly finds herself attracted to Beckett's simpler perspective on life, complicating her mission further. The stakes rise as they face threats that could endanger them all.

As an officer of the Alliance, Sha'Nara has been trained to destroy the psychics who seek galactic domination. But on a mission to protect the Director-General's daughter, she is captured by Tristan, to whom she is instantly attracted. Far from being the monster she had been prepared for, Sha'Nara finds a man whose dreams she admires.