Ancient History

Ancient Egypt is the topic this time. The tomb and death of King Tutankhamun are explored in items 2610 and 2635. Item 2630 looks at the discovery for the tomb of Yuya and Tuya, parents of the Queen of Tiy.

Modern History

Items 2629 and 2634 tell us about the preparation for trench warfare and how the soldiers published news of events in the trench newspapers, The Somme-Times and The Wipers Times.

Attack Now is from the ephemera collection of the Mitchell Library. The Australia Soviet Friendship League presses the Australian Government for a second front to relieve the pressure on the Russian army.
See item 2614.

We get an insight into political background that gave rise to the coup that brought General Augusto Pinochet to power in 1973 in (item 2621) and later attempts to bring him to justice for crimes against humanity ( item 2632).

Item 2628 traces the early life of Mikhail Gorbachev, the man credited with helping end the Cold War.

Yasser Arafat and his legacy are examined in items 2604 and 2608.

Item 2609 looks at the life of Guy Fawkes, the man behind The Gunpowder Plot, the 1605 attempt to blow up the British Houses of Parliament.

Robert Mugabe, President of Zimbabwe, his background and the effect of Operation Murambatsvina or "Clean Out the Trash" are examined. His succession is discussed. See item 2605.

Biology

Item 2613 discusses the planned construction of a "solar tower", by EnviroMission as one of the many renewable energy projects in Australia making "the country the global hotbed of alternative-energy entrepreneurship.

Business Studies

Humour in the workplace is the theme of item 2619 and item 2613 (discussed above) looks at the planned construction of a "solar tower".

Careers

This a new topic for Infocus. Please let us know if you find this useful and would like more. Item 2631 tries to answer the question "When Year Twelves leave, where do they go?" Item 2615 "Does Gender Matter?" discusses the recent view of some science academics that "women are not advancing because of innate ability rather than because of bias or other factors."

Chemistry

Item 2603 examines the future of oil in a time of rising prices, stretched supplies and political turmoil. Item 2620 and 2611 looks at the movement to use biofuels such as ethanol and biodiesel.

Community and Family Studies

"Does Gender Matter?" item 2615 discusses the recent view of some science academics that "women are not advancing because of innate ability rather than because of bias or other factors." Item 2615 is also suitable for Careers. Item 2622 looks at non-resident father's engagement with their children.

Drama

Item 2633 critiques places Hannie Rayson's play Life After George. This item is also suitable for English.

English

This term we feature an article that looks at Reading and Misreading Texts in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. See item descriptions 2616.

Item 2633 critique places Hannie Rayson's play Life After George. This item is also suitable for Drama.

Geography

Item 2625, Megacity, looks at Jakarta, the capitol of Indonesia, as one of the world's fasted growing "megacities".

Legal Studies

Twenty years of the Sex Discrimination Act is the authors opinion on what has happened since the Sex Discrimination Act was passed in 1984. Also suitable for Society and Culture. See item 2627

Item 2624 looks at Homelessness and human rights, 2623 young people and drugs and 2602 disqualified drivers.

Item 2617. The Laws of Globalisation. This articles raises questions about the place and role of law in globalisation with particular reference to the global economy.

Copyright, Australia and the death penalty are covered by items 2612 and 2607.

Society and Culture

Item 2622 looks at non-resident father's engagement with their children.

Twenty years of the Sex Discrimination Act is the authors opinion on what has happened since the Sex Discrimination Act was passed in 1984. Also suitable for Legal Studies See item 2627.

Studies of Religion

Item 2618 looks at varying Christian views, both Catholic and Protestant on genetic intervention.

Textile and Design

Dressed in History: discusses the link between the authenticity and the reproduction and appropriation of former styles. See item 2606.

Contacting Infocus:

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News from the State Library of NSW Exhibitions

Bound for Glory: Exquisite Books of French Pacific Voyages

Open: 23 October 2006 - 25 February 2007

Venue: Picture Gallery, Mitchell Wing

This exhibition focuses on four voyages: Nicolas Baudin (1800-1804); Louis de Freycinet (1817-1820); Louis Duperrey (1822-1825) and Jules Dumont D'Urville (1826-1829).

http://www.atmitchell.com/events/current.cfm

Upcoming events at the State Library of NSW

On the Run: Daring Convict Escapes

Through manuscripts, rare printed books, artworks and relics, this exhibition reveals the varying fortunes of a number of escaped convicts and explores prisoner rebellions and mutinies in the colony.

Bookings are recommended for all events. Phone (02) 9273 1770 or email bookings@slnsw.gov.au