Reviewed by Donald Lawie The term “sniper” is usually misapplied in the popular press by using it to describe any person who fires at his victim from concealment. Modern Snipers by Leigh Neville sets the record straight with his detailed account of snipers in today’s world. Neville describes a modern sniper’s training, weapons and methods,
Reviewed by Jill Neil Perry has a firm commitment to fresh, local food, and innovative methods. His philosophy is seasonal eating, a balanced diet, eyes wide open to international influences and the opportunities for creative food. His approach is direct, and this latest book Neil Perry’s Good Cooking reflects his style. It offers a good
Reviewed by Ian Lipke This is nine out of ten material for me. It is a book written by Kimberley Welman and Victoria Reihana, two women who know exactly what they are doing and how to do it. The book records the struggles of the two women, the necessity for such a book, and the
Reviewed by Brian Morgan One could simply describe Last of the Giants as the story of a group of young musicians, who, on a tidal wave of alcohol and drugs, reached the top of the recording scene in the world of the late 1980’s only to break up when the world was at their feet.
Reviewed by Ian Lipke Deng Thiak Adut is a remarkable man. His biography lays it all out before us as though, by committing it to paper, he will finds a means of coping with his elder brother’s death. It is a complex story that unfolds at several levels. Deng was six years old when he
Reviewed by Ian Lipke When I picked up a copy of Old Scores and read the story of former detective Frank Swann I did not have to be told that the story was set in the early 1980s. I just had to keep reminding myself that this story belongs to Western Australia, not my home
Reviewed by Ian Lipke A really good collection of short stories is a rarity these days. It takes a whole host of skills to do the job properly – the selection of just the right word, the sentence that encapsulates exactly what the writer wanted to say, the discipline that never eases because parameters have
Reviewed by Eve McCormack Anna Gare’s personality shines through in this book – friendly, relaxed and with a fun sense of humour. She understands that the everyday cook has a lot of other things to juggle besides providing themselves and their families with nourishing, healthy, easy to prepare meals. Indeed, the cover sums up her