Washington Plans an Aggressive War
A critical study argues US Vietnam involvement grew from imperialist policy and a powerful national security state. Authors, former planners, contend Congress ceded wartime prerogatives to the presidency, urging legal accountability for ultranationalism and militarism while casting the war as a moral and political error rooted in history.
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The Celtic magic of the seasons review noted
A Burland monograph from Peter Davies in London surveys seasonal Celtic folklore with a scholar’s lens. The author, formerly with the British Museum Ethnology Department, blends folklore study with anthropology, framing folk lore as a meaningful path rather than mere curiosities.
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British Museum
A Job for the Liberals Homosexual Op press and liberation
Dennis Altman reviews the book by Altman and Robertson noting its blend of generalising critique and homosexual perspective. The piece argues law reform alone fails to liberate homosexuals from fear and discrimination and calls for broader social acceptance and targeted protections.
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Aneny and Robertson
Mr Altman
Duncan
Torrens
Paul Goodman
Echoes of History in Youth Books and Folklore
A survey of children and young adult titles exploring medieval wars and legends, Celtic seasonal rites, and modern echoes of old folklore. Notes on Burland’s Man the Microcosm linking rock and folk festivals to ancient ceremonies, with a cautious note on modern practice versus old rites.
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Austria
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Germania
Santa Claus
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Sam
Eliot in paperback introduces T. S. Eliot's poems in new edition
ABER and Faber publish The Waste Land and Other Poems in paperback for 35p UK. The volume gathers The Waste Land Prufrock Preludes Gerontion Ash Wednesday and several lesser poems. It serves as a solid introduction to Eliot the poet, including most of his best work.
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Aber and Faber
T. S. Eliot
Waste Land
J. Alfred Prufrock
Eliot
Australia expands arts funding with 57.4 million boost
Australia moves Liberal era aside with a large arts program. The Commonwealth Literary Fund's expenditure rises from 171000 to 500000, expanding fellowships to 8000 and 25 awards, increasing special project grants to 2000, and creating a 19000 prize for best Australian book. Two $5000 fellowships for writers under 25 and three $2504 prizes target young talent.
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Commonwealth Literary Fund
Writers gain further CSF support and future grants
The CSF raises total funds to 300000 with prizes for best novel or short story collection, poetry collection or play, and best non fiction by under 25 in Australia. The advisory board includes Blainey Hope and Tennant and will award a 10000 best book prize while critics note need to guard against nepotism and academic bias before next year’s fellows.
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Australia
Inland N Guide to Central Australia review
Jeff Carter's A Guide to Central Australia offers maps petrol details inland journey prep driving tips camping and shooting notes. The author is a skilled writer and photographer though photos are uneven appearing as blotches or garish colour watches.
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Central Australia
Sun
Jeff Carter
Melbourne Moomba Book Fair Planned With Awards
An International Book Fair is planned with Moomba events next year in AMP Square from March 3 to 12. The Victorian Fellowship of Australian Writers will present awards for prize winning articles and publications totaling over $8,000. Inquiries go to Riddell Promotions Pty Ltd at 441 St Kilda Road, Melbourne.
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Amp Square
Victoran Fellowship of Australian Writers
Riddell Promotions Pty Ltd
St Kilda Road
Gift books stall to raise funds for children's Christmas gift
The Canberra branch of the Children's Book Council of Australia will sell second hand books at Sunday markets on October 29 to raise money for a Christmas gift book program for children who may not receive presents. Donations of books or money are welcomed. inquiries to secretary Mrs Cleland at 33 Godfrey Street Campbell.
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Children’s Book Council of Australia
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Godfrey Street
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