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Buschleben: ein amusanter und zugleich ergreifender Roman, der sich auf Tatsachen beruht. In Jahre 1960, zwei junge Handwerker - ein Metzger und ein Zimmermann - entscheiden sich kurzentschlossen nach Australien auszuwandern. Sie sind auf der Suche nach Abenteuer; wollen ein andere Lebensstil geniessen um der Eintonigkeit ihrer norddeutschen Heimat zu entfliehen. In Bremerhaven gehen sie am Bord der M.S. Aurelia. Nach einer ereignisreichen 6-Woche uberfahrt, landen sie in Perth, West Australien und bedauern sogleich dass sie angekommen sind, ohne Sprachkenntnisse oder Wissen uber ihre neue...

A funny and poignant story of pioneers in the Australian outback, based on true facts. In 1960, two young tradesmen, a carpenter and butcher, leave the monotony of their German home. They travel to Australia in search of adventure and the reader is taken on a fascinating journey through the continent 'down under' of an earlier epoch. The adventurers become familiar with the Aborigine culture; the gangs of men known as 'the kangaroo hunters' and the ludicrous characters they meet in the outback. But disillusionment sets in and one of them returns. Will the other find his place in this...

5 short and humorous stories; also suitable for language students. Harry and the Egg. Mr. Tiddles' Prize. Two of a Different Kind. Uncle Lewis' Revenge. The Short-Legged Flamingo

The girl puts an eye to the keyhole and watches the man she thinks is an alien making love to her mother. Who is to blame for allowing him inside? Gloria Gloria must be punished Punishment is a familiar thing Sally smashes her head, pulls out her eyes and buries her doll in the bin. The story relates the aftermath of domestic abuse; the emotional neglect of cruel and dispassionate parents, and a young girl, convinced that happiness can be restored by making people laugh. Sally hides behind her image of Miss Flummi the clown and becomes a brilliant performer in the vibrant and colourful...