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        Literature & Literary Studies
        November 2001

        Les Murray

        by Steven Matthews, John Thieme

        Les Murray is amongst the most gifted poets writing today, his multi-faceted talents have received high praise both in his native Australia and beyond. But he has also proved a controversial figure, whose poetry strays across the boundaries of political and cultural debate. The only full critical study of Murray's work available, Steven Matthews provides a complete picture of his career to date, from its early parables of national emergence to the working man's epic encounter with the major events of the twentieth century, Fredy Neptune. Provides detailed readings of key poems, as well as literary and cultural contexts for the rapid shifts in style and subject matter Murray has made from collection to collection. Gives an overview of Murray's place within Australian literature and national thought. ;

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        Technology, Engineering & Agriculture
        September 2018

        A History of Pesticides

        by Graham A Matthews

        In this fascinating book, Graham Matthews takes the reader through the history of the development and use of chemicals for control of pests, weeds, and vectors of disease. Prior to 1900 only a few chemicals had been employed as pesticides but in the early 1940s, as the Second World War raged, the insecticide DDT and the herbicide 2-4-D were developed. These changed everything. Since then, farmers have been using a growing list of insecticides, herbicides and fungicides to protect their crops. Their use has undoubtedly led to significant gains in agricultural production and reduction in disease transmission, but also to major problems: health concerns for both users of pesticides and the general public, the emergence of resistance in pest populations, and environmental problems. The book examines the development of legislation designed to control and restrict the use of pesticides, the emergence of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and the use of biological control agents as part of policy to protect the environment and encourage the sustainable use of pesticides. Finally, the use of new technologies in pest control are discussed including the use of genetic modification, targeted pesticide application and use of drones, alongside basic requirements for IPM such as crop rotations, close seasons and adoption of plant varieties with resistance to pests and diseases.

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        1, 2, 3 HEMBUS

        by Mimi Salleh

        Wana has the most joy playing along with winds and rainbows. One day, a flock of birds tweeting about a fire spreading in the near jungle and they are trying to help ceasing the flames. Wana has self-doubt : ‘Am I able to help?’ She meets Dry Leaf and Old Tree. Their wisdoms have changed Wana’s views on her own potential and self-confidence. Dry Leaf and Old Tree believe that they still benefit the world even though they are physically decaying, cracking and shredding. Wana uses her power to blow heavy clouds over the area and control the fire from spreading to a village nearby. At the end, the fire ceased. Wana is happy that she could help out for the benefit of many! Good values: - Size does not matter in doing good deeds. - Lend a hand to those in need with the resources that we have. - Everyone has the ability to be the best they can be.

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        Literature & Literary Studies
        February 2023

        Difficult pasts

        by Mimi Ensley

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        XIU YANG - Der chinesische Harmoniekompass

        Kultiviere den Geist, trainiere den Körper und liebe dich selbst

        by Kuo-Deemer, Mimi

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        March 2002

        Kopf hoch!

        Neue Ratschläge vom Knuddeltherapeuten

        by Noland, Jane; Noland, Mimi

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        July 2022

        Abolitionismus

        Ein Reader

        by Daniel Loick, Vanessa E. Thompson

        »Abolitionismus« bezeichnet sowohl einen theoretischen Ansatz als auch eine politische und soziale Bewegung, die sich für die Überwindung staatlicher Gewaltinstitutionen wie Gefängnis und Polizei einsetzt. In der Tradition des Kampfes gegen die Versklavung Schwarzer Menschen betonen Abolitionist:innen die rassistische Geschichte staatlicher Gewaltapparate und ihre Komplizenschaft mit Formen kapitalistischer Ausbeutung und patriarchaler Unterdrückung. Dieser Band macht erstmals die wichtigsten Stimmen dieser internationalen Diskussion in deutscher Sprache zugänglich. Mit Texten u. a. von Angela Davis, Michel Foucault, Mumia Abu-Jamal, Ruth Wilson Gilmore, Amna Akbar, Joy James, Klaus Günther, Assa Traoré, Geoffroy de Lagasnerie, Mimi E. Kim, Sarah Lamble, Robyn Maynard und Alex Vitale.

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        September 2022

        John Lennon

        Little People, Big Dreams. Deutsche Ausgabe | Kinderbuch ab 4 Jahre

        by María Isabel Sánchez Vegara, Octavia Bromell, Silke Kleemann

        Der kleine John wuchs bei seiner Tante Mimi auf. Manchmal kam seine Mutter vorbei, zeigte ihm, wie man Banjo spielt – und sie kaufte ihm seine erste Gitarre. Mit ein paar Jungs aus der Schule gründete er eine Band. Irgendwann stieß ein Typ namens Paul zu ihnen, und sie nannten sich nun »The Beatles«. Sie machten großartige Musik, und die meisten Songtexte schrieb John: über die Liebe und die Sehnsucht nach einem anderen Leben, nach Frieden und Gleichheit ... Little People, Big Dreams erzählt von den beeindruckenden Lebensgeschichten großer Menschen: Jede dieser Persönlichkeiten, ob Philosophin, Forscherin oder Sportler, hat Unvorstellbares erreicht. Dabei begann alles, als sie noch klein waren: mit großen Träumen.

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