Lois Foster – författare

This volume is the result of the Association for Canadian Studies in Australia and New Zealand (ACSANZ) 1995 conference held at La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia. A special feature of the conference, though not its exclusive focus, was trade relations. But as with all ACSANZ conferences, the papers were wide-ranging and contributors were not limited to a single theme. This publication is a refereed collection from more than sixty papers that were presented and range from discussions of immigration policy in Canada and Australia to architectural practices in British Columbia; from Canadian influences on Australia''s economic development to issues of identity politics in each nation''s literature. In addition, the collection represents major research in the areas of globalization, migration, pluralism, and ethnic relations, with a strongly, though not exclusively, comparative orientation. This work is a co-publication with the International Council for Canadian Studies.

In the dead of night, a spaceship soars over the hills surrounding Bath. It is forced to crash-land on Earth and Jai, the alien, and his Grampy emerge to find a strange new world as they are greeted by a group of inquisitive local children. They embark on extraordinary adventures, discovering the wonders of Earth and the magic of friendship.In 2024, St John’s Foundation turned 850 years old. To celebrate their milestone anniversary, the charity embarked on a special project that harnessed the creative minds of 192 primary pupils from seven local schools in Bath and North East Somerset.The children featured within these pages are now published authors, and it is their hard work, imagination, and enthusiasm that have brought this magical story to life. Through this project, we aim to highlight the incredible power of reading and literature. We hope that each child involved will forever cherish the memory of writing this book, inspiring them to continue exploring the world through words.‘The project has had a profound impact on these children's lives, sparking their enthusiasm for writing. It will resonate with them for years to come.’ Georgia Clark, Teacher at St Mary’s Age Range 8 - 10                       FULL COLOUR ILLUSTRATIONS THROUGHOUT