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ISSN 1443-0568 | no. 39 | June 1999


New publications

New publications

Profiles: Australian women scientists

Profiles: Australian Women Scientists

In their own words, 16 Australian women scientists tell the stories of their lives, their work and the secrets of their success. Until now, their world-famous achievements have not been widely known in their own country. In this remarkable book all talk candidly about their careers, describing not just the obstacles that many encountered but also their aspirations and influences.

Passion, curiosity and the quest for knowledge characterise the experiences of every one of these women. From microbiology to the revolutionary vanadium redox battery to the greenhouse effect, the work of these eminent scientists in some way touches the lives of all Australians.

This book is based on interviews from the National Library of Australia’s Eminent Women in Science Oral History Project. The transcripts were selected and edited by Dr Ragbir Bathal and the book is published by the National Library.

ISBN 0 642 10701 7, pb, RRP $24.95


Little Book of Birds

Little Book of Birds

The National Library adds to its publication and gift range with the superbly illustrated Little Book of Birds. Poems by well-known Australian poets including Judith Wright, James McAuley, John Shaw Neilson and Tom Shapcott are complemented by beautiful images of birds from the Library’s extensive Pictorial Collection.

This little book will captivate readers of all ages—a delightful and inexpensive gift.

ISBN 0 642 10707 6, B6, pb, colour illus., RRP $12.95

 

Both publications are available from Sales & Distribution, National Library of Australia, CANBERRA ACT 2600. Tel. (02) 6262 1646 or 1800 800 100; email: nlasales@nla.gov.au; fax (02) 6273 1084

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Please address any comments and enquiries to The Editor, Gateways: lkirwan@nla.gov.au

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