Children and death in classic nursery rhymes

Everydayness is an inherently subjective experience. In considering the concept of everdayness in children’s literature, the reflexivity involved must be acknowledged. Literature often written for or about children is done so by adult authors with assumptions and biases stemming from personal experiences and cultural ideals. 

Commemorating the life of an extraordinary Yorke Peninsula flier, Captain Harry Butler

Captain Harry Butler was an aviation pioneer said to be almost as famous as the premier in the years after World War One – wowing the people of Adelaide with spins, dives and loop-the-loops in his famous “Red Devil” Bristol monoplane. 

Australia for UNHCR launches refugee cookbook

Australia for UNHCR has launched a new online cookbook showcasing treasured recipes by current and former refugees to raise money for the UN Refugee Agency, ahead of World Refugee Day (Thursday 20 June 2024).

Flavours of Hope includes recipes and stories from ten remarkable individuals, including those who have found safety in Australia and others living as refugees overseas.

“Although our contributors have survived extremely difficult experiences, they have not lost the urge to share what they have with others – in this case, their stories, their culture and their food,” Australia for UNHCR CEO, Trudi Mitchell, said.

“I encourage everyone to download the free book via our website to experience these amazing recipes and help support the cause.”

The release of the cookbook coincides with World Refugee Day, an annual celebration of the talent, contribution and resilience of refugees in our community.

Australia for UNHCR Ambassador and founder of Boost Juice, Janine Allis, is making a donation every time someone downloads the book.

These funds will go towards UNHCR’s life-saving work helping people flee conflict, disaster and persecution around the world.

Fatima Yousufi and her mother Khadija. ©Australia for UNHCR/Sally Hulse.

Cooks featured in Flavours of Hope include former AFLW player and Australia for UNHCR Ambassador Akec Makur Chuot, Melbourne restaurant owner Hamed Allahyari, and Captain of the Afghan women’s football team, Fatima Yousufi.

“Afghan food has a very special taste. The flavours are so unique and whenever those smells hit my nose, it takes me straight back to my childhood,” Fatima Yousufi said.

“Eating Afghan food in Australia has allowed me to feel much more alive and connected.”

The free cookbook can be downloaded via: unrefugees.org.au/cookbook

CDU EXPERT: It’s getting hot in here – we need to learn to live with it

Charles Darwin University heat stress expert Dr Sarah Carter. Dr Carter is a member of the Heat and Health Research Incubator group, and has been part of the team implementing the Australian Open heat stress scales.

Dr. Carter is an expert on:

• The impact of heatwaves on the human body, following recent heatwaves in Delhi and Athens.
• How to manage and adapt to heat stress.
• Internal and external factors contributing to heat stress.

"Heatwaves provide significant stress to our systems by way of cardiovascular, renal, and gastrointestinal stress.

The Art of Suffering - Cycling Photography Book Published by Laurence King Publishing

 

On 13th June, Laurence King Publishing will publish The Art of Suffering: Capturing the Brutal Beauty of Road Cycling, by world-class pro-cycling photographer Kristof Ramon (Kramon). The visually stunning photography book offers an intimate look into the world of professional road cycling through the eyes of Kramon, who captures moments of intense determination, and the raw emotion that defines the sport. With a foreword by Belgian superstar racer Wout van Aert, and texts and insight by award-winning author Matt Rendell, readers are given an insider's view on the resilience and pain endurance demanded by the sport.

Enchanting Singapore: a new travel guide from David Bowden

Enchanting Singapore, one of several books in Southeast Asia’s bestselling travel pictorial series, has just been updated and republished for its fourth edition. This 80-page, hardcover book has numerous photographs of Singapore’s main tourist attractions and sites to make it the perfect gift or souvenir of this Asian island nation. First published in 2012 by John Beaufoy (UK), it has been fully updated with the latest information, statistics and attractions by Asian-based writer, David Bowden.

Should we worry about Global Warming - and what can we do?

#globalwarming 

Global warming is the increase in the average temperature of the Earth. Many people believe that this is only a myth and that it isn’t really happening. However, we can barely see or feel any change such as in the temperature because there is only a very minor difference. An increase in average temperature of around 1.5 degrees Celsius is all it takes for global warming to occur. By analysing   glacier sizes over time, amount of carbon dioxide in ice sheets, coral reefs and tree rings, scientists can find out a lot about the history of Earth’s climate and what it was like compared to today to get an idea of where Earth is heading towards in the future.