{"title":"Margaret Cook","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection celebrating the works of \u003cem\u003eMargaret Cook\u003c\/em\u003e, an esteemed author known for her insightful contributions to the History and Military genres. Margaret Cook expertly blends rigorous research with a captivating writing style, bringing historical events and their intricate details to life through her books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmongst her distinguished publications is the notable work, \u003cem\u003eA River with a City Problem\u003c\/em\u003e. This book exemplifies Cook's commitment to exploring complex themes and her ability to paint vivid pictures of historical landscapes and societal challenges. Readers are invited on a journey through time as Cook unravels the intricacies of historical events with clarity and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a history enthusiast or new to the genre, Margaret Cook's books offer a profound educational experience, rich with detail and perspective. We are delighted to present her works in our online bookstore, providing you with insightful historical narratives that will both enlighten and engage.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-river-with-a-city-problem-by-margaret-cook-9780702266065","title":"A River with a City Problem","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'An engrossing account of the complex relationship between a river and the cities that grew up around it.'\u003c\/em\u003e Nick Earls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen floods devastated South East Queensland in 2011, who was to blame? Despite the inherent risk of living on a floodplain, most residents had pinned their hopes on Wivenhoe Dam to protect them, and when it failed to do so, dam operators were blamed for the scale of the catastrophic events that followed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA River with a City Problem\u003c\/em\u003e is a compelling history of floods in the Brisbane River catchment, especially those in 1893, 1974, 2011 and 2022. Extensively researched, it highlights the force of nature, the vagaries of politics and the power of community. With many river cities facing urban development challenges, Cook makes a convincing argument for what must change to prevent further tragedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this updated edition, historian Margaret Cook investigates the 2022 floods to illustrate how no two floods are the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46338490106092,"sku":"9780702266065","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/304633482438.jpg?v=1743732282"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/margaret-cook.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}