The swashbuckling West Australian entrepreneur Andrew ''Twiggy'' Forrest took on mining giants BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto at their own game - and won. In this unauthorised biography, Andrew Burrell traces Twiggy's business triumphs and disasters to reveal the complicated man behind the myth. Why do his mining ventures attract so much controversy? And what do his philanthropic schemes tell us about him and his plans for the future? It takes extraordinary force of will, combined with boundless energy and cunning, to create enterprises on such a mammoth scale. With the value of iron ore now integral to the health of the federal budget, Twiggy's business affects all Australians. This entertaining book gives a unique insight into one of the most powerful men in Australia today.

Twiggy: The High-Stakes Life of Andrew Forrest

Biographies & Memoirs

Burrell, Andrew

Professionals & Academics

ReadHowYouWant

Language play occurs when people manipulate language in some way, often for fun and always for impact. Alliteration, unexpected vocabulary, phrases that deliberately provoke thought each have impact and appear in all types of writing, whether factual, literary or persuasive. Language play is evident throughout life too: from simple word repetition in the early years, to the rhymes of primary school poetry and the mischievous metaphors in adult journalism. Yet the importance of such play for children's developing literacy rarely has the attention it deserves. This book places it center-stage. Using examples from real-life settings, and from the writing of children's authors and children themselves, Language Play and Children's Literacyexplores the nature of language and what it does. The authors explore language play from the past and from overseas, and look at the changes in language play brought about by digital and multi-modal environments. They show how language play may be used for different purposes, in early childhood, in children's literature and poetry, in children's narrative and non-narrative writing, and in the use of grammar and punctuation. The book ends with an invaluable A to Z resource bank of readily usable activities that may quickly be adapted for use in schools and homes. Language Play and Children's Literacycelebrates the contribution of language play to children's understanding and enjoyment of how language can be used playfully, and sometimes provocatively, throughout their lives.

Language Play and Children's Literacy

Politics & Social Sciences

Beard, Roger

Social Sciences

UCL IOE Press

Throughout the primary years, children acquire knowledge, and form values and attitudes faster and more readily than at any other time in their lives. So providing positive early experiences is crucial. The Right from the Start project acknowledges children's well-being as paramount, and each contributor to this handbook shares it ideals. Here, teachers, therapists and children talk about topics as diverse as dealing with conflict, learning to focus, creative projects and self-discovery through drama and storytelling. This book is full of ideas, strategies and activities all taken from successful primary practice, that will help children develop intellectually, socially, emotionally and spiritually, while making school a secure and safe environment. Topics include:; educating the while person - children's needs and rights; emotional literacy - how it can transform schools; the National Well-being Programme for staff in education; the joys of play; partnerships with parents and the wider community; developing a sense of wonder and excitement; creating positive relationships and building self-belief and understanding; enhancing learning - good nutrition, learning through song and movement. Each chapter is illustrated with direct and honest case studies and includes a helpful guide to resources and further reading. The book also includes advice on appropriate children's books, materials for teachers, useful contacts, and a summary of the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child. A valuable source of inspiration for all those involved in the teaching of young children.

Promoting Children's Well-being in the Primary Years (Right from the Start)

Education & Teaching

Woodhouse, Sarah

Riley, Jeni

Schools & Teaching

UNKNO

Andrew Burrell has been a journalist for twenty years, covering business and politics in Australia, South-East Asia and China. He worked for the Australian Financial Review in Melbourne, Sydney and Perth before being posted as a correspondent to Jakarta and Shanghai. Andrew is currently a senior business journalist for the Australian in Perth, where he has covered the WA mining boom since 2006. He won the business prize at the West Australian media awards in 2006 and 2009.

Leaders & Notable People

Black Inc.

The swashbuckling West Australian entrepreneur Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest took on mining giants BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto at their own game - and won. In this unauthorised biography, Andrew Burrell traces Twiggy's business triumphs and disasters to reveal the complicated man behind the myth. Why do his mining ventures attract so much controversy? And what do his philanthropic schemes tell us about him and his plans for the future?
It takes extraordinary force of will, combined with boundless energy and cunning, to create enterprises on such a mammoth scale. With the value of iron ore now integral to the health of the federal budget, Twiggy's business affects all Australians.
This entertaining book gives a unique insight into one of the most powerful men in Australia today.

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