Anthony Sharwood Livres

At the start of the hellish, fiery Australian summer of 2019/20, Walkley Award-winning journalist and suburban dad Anthony Sharwood set off on a journey. Abandoning his post on a busy news website to clear his mind, he solo-trekked the Australian Alps Walking Track, Australia's most gruelling and breathtakingly beautiful mainland hiking trail, which traverses the entirety of the legendary High Country from Gippsland in Victoria to the outskirts of Canberra.The journey started in a blizzard and ended in a blaze. Along the way, this lifelong lover of the mountains came to realise that nothing would ever be the same - either for him or for the imperilled Australian Alps, a landscape as fragile and sensitive to the changing climate as the Great Barrier Reef.

Celebrating the vibrant language of Australian sports, this book highlights the beloved clichés and phrases that enrich commentary and fan conversations. It explores colorful expressions like 'injury cloud' and 'selection headache,' showcasing how these terms reflect the passion and culture surrounding Aussie sports. With an engaging approach, it offers fans a deeper appreciation for the unique vernacular that brings excitement and personality to the game.

The book delves into the life of Tadeusz Kosciuszko, a pivotal figure in the fight for freedom whose legacy spans two centuries. Renowned as a freedom fighter and an ally of Thomas Jefferson, Kosciuszko's contributions to liberty are celebrated on Australia's highest peak. Bestselling author Anthony Sharwood explores the enduring relevance of Kosciuszko's ideals and why his story resonates powerfully in contemporary times, presenting him as a hero for today's world.