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Warumungu the language spoken in and around Tennant Creek has lent its name (in other spellings) to a suburb of Canberra and a battleship.

This is a struggle against all odds – a story of heroes, densely populated with strong characters, both for and against the Imparja’s existence and its survival. Wendy Bell tells the story with all its twists, reversals and passions.

A Guide to the Dreaming Tracks and Sites of Alice Springs

An addition to the Angkitja products (diary, calendar and greeting cards), the A4 Angkitja Journal maintains the same high production values and rich content of its sister publications, and showcases the culture and art of Central Australia.

An addition to the Angkitja products (diary, calendar and greeting cards), the A4 Angkitja Journal maintains the same high production values and rich content of its sister publications, and showcases the culture and art of Central Australia.

An addition to the Angkitja products (diary, calendar and greeting cards), the A4 Angkitja Journal maintains the same high production values and rich content of its sister publications, and showcases the culture and art of Central Australia.

An addition to the Angkitja products (diary, calendar and greeting cards), the A4 Angkitja Journal maintains the same high production values and rich content of its sister publications, and showcases the culture and art of Central Australia.

• Honour roll of all Aboriginal people from Central Australia who have served in the armed services • Eight testimonies from Central Australian ex-servicemen • World War II in pictures • Vietnam campaign in pictures.

• four full-colour maps that show the main languages and dialects spoken in different parts of Central Australia and how they relate to each other. • a list of Aboriginal communities and their locations • commonly used in alternative community names • a guide to the pronunciation of each language name • the number of speakers of each language and a guide to which languages are in daily use.

Alyawarr language, is spoken every day by 1500 people in Central Australia. Most speakers live North – East of Alice Springs, spreading over the QLD border. Alyawarr -speaking communities include Awerrethel (Canteen Creek), Alepeyewenh (Hatches Creek), Epenarra, Ilperrelhelam (Lake Nash) and Mt Isa.

This 442-page dictionary records the language of the Alyawarr people and includes over 5500 entries with: example sentences in Alyawarr and English; an English to Alyawarr Word Finder; an introduction to Alyawarr sounds, pronunciation, spelling and grammar; tables of pronouns and word endings; an index of scientific names for birds, frogs, snakes and lizards, insects, mammals and plants; and an explanation of the Alyawarr kinship system.

In their own words accompanied by English translations the Anmatyerr women of Laramba (Napperby) near Alice Springs describe their traditions of plant use. This lavish book provides fascinating insights into the relationship between Aboriginal women and their country and its numerous species of plants and flora. Includes full-colour photographs of the plants; details of silk paintings of plants by the Laramba women; two alphabetical listings of plant names: Anmatyerr

The first step-by-step explanation of the system of relationships that link land, language, family and Dreamings in an Aboriginal culture! This reliable guidebook by an Arrernte elder and a university professor will help everyone develop a deeper understanding. Includes online pronunciation.

Arrernte cultural scenes for children aged 3+ to colour in Arrernte descriptions.

Stories from Elsey Station Told by Amy Dirngayg, Betty Lardy, Jackeroo Lirrawi, Jessie Roberts, Lulu Jilimbirrnga, Mary Nurniyn, Rita Morgan, Sheila Conway, Splinter Harris and compiled by Francesca Merlan.

I look back with my spirit and see the land before man Billy Benn Perrurle

This is the story of Moses Tjalkabota, an Aranda man and the first Aboriginal pastor of Central Australia. It is based on Moses' autobiography, and written by Peter Latz who grew up with Moses, speaks Aranda, and provides the context to help build greater love and understanding.

This is the most comprehensive survey ever published of desert plant uses. Pitjantjatjara, Warlpiri, Arrernte, Pintupi and many other Central Australian Aboriginal peoples have shared their knowledge with lifelong Centralian Peter Latz to produce this lively and accessible book.

The Central & Eastern Anmatyerr to English dictionary is ideal for both beginners and advanced speakers of Anmatyerr, for translators, and for anyone interested in learning more about Aboriginal languages and culture.

Delusions of Grandeur is a sweeping portrait of an Aboriginal family’s battle for survival during the Depression years in New South Wales. This is a true story told with warmth and humour. ‘... a moving intensely written family saga.’ Weekend Australian