Margaret Simons is een Australische auteur wiens werk zich verdiept in de complexiteit van de media en de toekomstige evolutie ervan. Door haar academisch onderzoek en journalistieke praktijk ontrafelt ze de complexiteit van het medialandschap en de maatschappelijke impact ervan. Haar schrijven kenmerkt zich door scherpe analyses en inzichtelijke commentaren op onderwerpen die de publieke discussie vormgeven. Simons streeft ernaar de dynamiek van communicatie en haar steeds veranderende terrein voor haar lezers te begrijpen en te belichten.
This book focuses on strategies for effectively reaching out to lifestyle and gardening publications. It offers insights into crafting compelling pitches and building relationships with editors to enhance visibility in these niche markets. Readers will learn about the importance of tailored content, understanding publication audiences, and leveraging social media to amplify outreach efforts. Practical tips and case studies provide a roadmap for successfully engaging with lifestyle and gardening media, making it a valuable resource for writers and marketers in these fields.
The biography offers an in-depth look at Senator Penny Wong, highlighting her remarkable journey from Malaysia to becoming a respected Australian political figure. It explores her significant contributions on issues like climate change and same-sex marriage, showcasing her as a thoughtful leader during challenging times. Author Margaret Simons draws on exclusive interviews to reveal Wong's intelligence, charisma, and her unique family history tied to Australia's colonial past and the Asia-Pacific region. This portrait presents Wong as a pivotal voice in modern Australian politics.
La 4e de couv. indique : "...This book is the first to explore the full and surprising extent of the exotic animal trade in nineteenth-century England and its colonies. It combines deep and original scholarly research with a lively style aimed at the non-academic reader. It looks at zoological gardens, travelling menageries, private menageries, circuses and natural history museums, to show exotic animals played a key part in the Imperial project and in the project to ensure that leisure was educational. It shows how this trade was intimately connected with the tides of Empire and how, as Germany rose, one area of competition in which Britain came off worst was the scramble for elephants."
The Ruthless Garden is an astonishingly assured first novel.Set in the Sout Australian Riveralnd this is a rich and often funny account of contemporary small town Australian life. On a cliff-top farm just outside the town of Newera, the enormously overweight and dominating Athena Masters is engaged in a power struggle with her inarticulate and emotionally illiterate lover, Sam.With pathos and humour, the novel explores the history of a doomed relationship and the history of the landscape. The original inhabitants, the Ngawaut Aborigines, saw the lands as a garden but the European settlers saw the land as a wilderness to be tamed.
In the third Quarterly Essay of 2004, Margaret Simons takes a long hard look at Mark Latham, the self-proclaimed "club buster" and the man who would be prime minister. Few doubt Latham's intelligence and ambition, but what will this amount to in government? Simons argues that if Labor is elected, it will not be "business as usual". Rather we can expect a reformist government in the spirit - if not the letter - of Latham's political tutor, Gough Whitlam. It is also likely to be a government that has little time for the totemic issues of the Labor elites.This is an essay that takes the political pulse of the nation - it is clear-eyed, probing, anchored in observation and an original analysis of the political state of play. It ventures into the murky world of Liverpool Council, where Latham made enemies and ran the show. It reserves harsh words for those in the media who have ignored Latham's ideas and community campaigning in favour of rumour-mongering. Above all, it reveals Latham as a conviction politician and an acute thinker, with a prescient understanding of how the urban fringe now drives the politics of the nation."Mark Latham's arrival on the political scene has brought to an end the fictions that have dominated politics for the last ten years." —Margaret Simons, Latham's World
The narrative centers on Rosie, a woman navigating life after divorce at 55, defying societal expectations of invisibility for her age group. Set on Seabrook Island, she explores new relationships, including a charming sailor and an old flame, while grappling with feelings of depression personified as "The Hag." With her loyal Chihuahua, Hades, by her side, Rosie embarks on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Blending humor and warmth, the story highlights resilience and the ability to thrive in middle age.
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Margaret Simons, an award-winning journalist, delves into the complex issues surrounding the Murray-Darling Basin, highlighting the intricate politics of water management, the impact of drought, and the challenges facing food production. Through her exploration, she sheds light on the environmental and social ramifications of these pressing matters, offering a thought-provoking perspective on a critical Australian region.
Tanya Plibersek's journey from a young federal parliament member to a prominent figure in Australian politics is marked by her commitment to social justice and reform. Born to Slovenian migrants, her upbringing shaped her values and political ambitions. Throughout her career, she has advocated for significant issues like violence against women and LGBTQ+ rights. Award-winning journalist Margaret Simons explores Plibersek's influence in various governments and her personal experiences, offering a comprehensive look at her life and motivations.
