This original account of the impact of growing economic inequality upon the poorest segments of Australian society lets those most harshly affected by poverty reveal their fears, hopes and dilemmas. It is largely based on the author's conversations with hundreds of individuals living in three areas commonly described as "disadvantaged" in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.

This original account of the impact of growing economic inequality upon the poorest segments of Australian society lets those most harshly affected by poverty reveal their fears, hopes and dilemmas. It is largely based on the author's conversations with hundreds of individuals living in three areas commonly described as "disadvantaged" in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.

The Food of Campanile skillfully blends sophistication and simplicity, making the recipes not only mouthwatering but entirely approachable for the home cook.

A Sampling of Recipes:
- Cold Steamed Mussels with Marjoram Pesto
- Baked Radicchio with Gorgonzola and Red Pears
- Farro and Mushroom Soup
- Torn Pasta with Lobster, Fava Beans, and Currant Tomatoes
- Saffron Risotto with Clams, Spanish Sausage, and Borlotti Beans
- Kale with Crisp Garlic
- Grilled Prime Rib Steak with Red Wine Sauce
- Crisp Flattened Chicken with Wilted Parsley
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A history of Australia that covers: discovery by European; navigators who claimed the land as their own; the First Fleet, convict settlements and the gold rushes; the birth-pangs of a federated nation, and the experiences of Australians in the world's wars