Editor, publishing manager, and publishing consultant with international experience in book publishing and content development.
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Developed and launched USP Press for the University of the South Pacific (USP), a regional university with twelve member nations across the Pacific region. Housed within the Oceania Centre for Arts, Culture and Pacific Studies on the Suva campus, USP Press was officially launched in June 2012.
Based in Dubai, I managed the book publishing division for Motivate Publishing, one of the region’s leading book and magazine publishers. Motivate’s list of more than 250 titles forms the most comprehensive collection of works published about the Arabian Gulf, in both English and Arabic.
In this role I managed the development of software products, primarily related to literacy testing and strengthening reading skills, including online applications, product extensions and all editorial content. Prior to this, I was the Managing Editor at Scolastic Australia's Education division.
There are more than 20,000 islands in the Pacific; fewer than half of them are inhabited. Some are too small or too barren to sustain human life, others are subject to the vagaries of the tides or without fresh water. But many uninhabited Pacific islands have supported life, and been home to Pacific island cultures and societies only to disappear seemingly in an instant--the so-called Mystery ... read more
Hornok, Judith
Lasse Kolbjørn Anke Hansen
The author builds a theoretical and analytical framework from literature on accountability and responsiveness, I separate between four dimensions of discourses on climate change: the electoral channel, the state actor interactions, non-electoral citizen participation, and finally, the non-domestic interactions. This is supplemented by previous research on small and island states, cultural and ... read more
Milen Marinov, Hilda Waqa-Sakiti
An Illustrated Guide to Dragonflies of Viti Levu, Fiji provides a detailed analysis of these fascinating insects, as well as a wonderful introduction to the techniques of identifying them in their natural state. Including full colour illustrations and maps, this book provides a rich source of information and instruction for anyone interested in the diverse world of Pacific insects.
Albert Wendt
Over the past five decades, Albert Wendt has created a complex and unique fictional world inhabited by one of the richest assortments of characters in our literature. In this, his latest collection of short stories, he continues to explore the nature of love, family, and culture through the lives of people caught between the sometimes violent and destructive realities of modern contemporary li... read more
Richard Lord
CultureShock! Germany dispels the stereotypes and explores the realities of unified Germany, giving readers an insight into its varied people and customs. Find out how a makler can help you locate the right accommodation, be aware of the importance of health insurance and prepare yourself for the short German work week that comes complete with an annual 30 days of holiday. Understand what it i... read more
Orin Hargraves
CultureShock! London is the all-essential guide designed to immerse you in the real London. Full of practical information and settling-in tips, this book will help make your stay in this vibrant city as smooth as possible. Find out how to choose the right accommodation, the most effective way to get around the busy roads, and how you can do your banking efficiently in this fast-paced metropoli... read more
Irene Quah, Tan Beng Luan
HARD TO FIND
Kavita Nandan
A work of fiction that takes place in Fiji, Australia and India, Home After Dark is a personal story set against the backdrop of the first Fijian coup of 1987. As relationships crumble and individuals feel trapped and betrayed, more than a paradise is in turmoil. The novel traces the journey of a young woman's search for home through love, family and country. Her desire is foiled by a marriage... read more
Leslie Nicolas Nasr
The second title in the Living in... series, Living in...Qatar is a must for everybody planning to visit, conduct business or live in this extraordinary city. More than just a travel guide, the book opens windows about the country by outlining its deep-routed heritage and tradition, as well as its cities' modern outcomes. The jewel of the GCC economies is a small country with many unique featu... read more
Leslie Nicolas Nasr
A complete directory and travel guide based around on-the-ground realities, informing the new resident and the business traveller of all aspects of life in Dubai. From the once quiet fishing village known for its pearl trade to the stunning city of today, Dubai proves anything is possible. Dubai has it all: the best in luxury resorts, modern amenities and attractions, a sublime landscape of be... read more
Suzanne Husseini
Divided into five sections depicting breakfast , mezze, lunch , dinner and desert dishes, when Suzanne cooks presents recipes for traditional Arabic foods like falafel , Shawarma and stuffed vine leaves all with a modern twist. An entire chapter of the book is dedicated to mezze, delectable appetizers like meatballs with sour cherry sauce, flaky cheese and spinach filled pastries, and grilled ... read more
Yoshio Kawashima
Dubai 1962 is a unique collection of black and white photographs by Yoshio Kawashima, a Japanese photographer who visited Dubai in 1962. Through these rare and fascinating images, he captures the essence of the emirate in its pre-oil era, providing an insider glimpse into the times gone by. The photos revive the spirit of old Dubai, reconnecting both Emiratis and expatriates to precious memori... read more
Patricia Groves and Jaap Croese
Well-researched, beautifully written, and illustrated with stunning photography, the book is a fascinating and definitive work on the character, role and legacy of these remarkable monuments. Nowhere is the Sultanate of Oman's rich heritage more evident than in its abundant forts and castles, many of which are set against backdrops of great natural splendour. These iconic edifices are a justif... read more
edmund-o-sullivan
A new Gulf is rising - one that will be radically different to the one we know. This book is about the economic, social and political transformation sweeping the 6 Gulf states of the GCC... Now the fastest growing part of the world economy. This absorbing new publication provides a concise but complete description of the Arabian countries benefiting most from the affluence sweeping the Middle ... read more
Tim Nollen
Whether you travel for business, pleasure, or a combination of the two, the ever-popular "Culture Shock!" series belongs in your backpack or briefcase. Get the nuts-and-bolts information you need to survive and thrive wherever you go. "Culture Shock!" country guides are easy-to-read, accurate, and entertaining crash courses in local customs and etiquette. "Culture Shock!" practical guides offe... read more
Jonathan Griffiths
Describes how the culture of Scotland is reflected in its many festivals, including Up-Helly-Aa, the Highland Games, and the Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
Jonathan Griffiths
Describes how the culture of New Zealand is reflected in its many festivals and celebrations, including Waitangi Day, the Aotearoa Festival, and Golden Shears
Paul Huygelen
Equator Crossings – Travelogue Extraordinary is set against a backdrop of nineteenth-century Africa, Zanzibar, Europe and Oman. An upstage American press magnate’s single three-letter-word telegram to his British competitor leads Henry Morton Stanley to 999 gruelling days of exploration in a quest to discover and define the watersheds of Africa’s two gigantic rivers, the Nile and the Congo. Th... read more
Whether you travel for business, pleasure, or a combination of the two, the ever-popular "Culture Shock!" series belongs in your backpack or briefcase. Get the nuts-and-bolts information you need to survive and thrive wherever you go. "Culture Shock!" country guides are easy-to-read, accurate, and entertaining crash courses in local customs and etiquette. "Culture Shock!" practical guides offe... read more
Whether you travel for business, pleasure, or a combination of the two, the ever-popular "Culture Shock!" series belongs in your backpack or briefcase. Get the nuts-and-bolts information you need to survive and thrive wherever you go. "Culture Shock!" country guides are easy-to-read, accurate, and entertaining crash courses in local customs and etiquette. "Culture Shock!" practical guides offe... read more
Ace Alfalla, June 2020
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