{"title":"Margo Neale","description":"\u003cp\u003eMargo Neale is a celebrated author and academic, renowned for her insightful contributions to the understanding and preservation of Indigenous Australian knowledge and culture. Her works beautifully bridge the gap between traditional Aboriginal wisdom and contemporary society, making them essential reads for anyone interested in exploring the rich tapestry of Australia's First Nations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn her compelling book, \u003cem\u003eFeminine Power\u003c\/em\u003e, Neale delves into the crucial roles played by women in Indigenous communities, highlighting their influence and contributions throughout history. Her narrative not only educates but also inspires, providing a deeper appreciation of the feminine role in cultural traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eFirst Knowledges Songlines\u003c\/em\u003e series is another testament to Neale's dedication to education and cultural preservation. Through this series, she introduces readers to the significance of 'songlines'—the paths that narrate the journeys of ancestral spirits and connect geographical and cultural spaces across Australia. These books are an invaluable resource for educators and anyone keen to deepen their understanding of Aboriginal traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor younger audiences, \u003cem\u003eSonglines: First Knowledges for younger readers\u003c\/em\u003e simplifies these complex concepts, making them accessible without losing their essence. It’s an engaging way to introduce children to the profound teachings of Indigenous Australians, fostering respect and appreciation from an early age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNeale's books are categorised under Arts \u0026amp; Culture, Education \u0026amp; Reference, and Children's Books, reflecting their broad appeal and enlightening content. Whether you're an academic, educator, parent, or simply a curious reader, Margo Neale's collection promises to enrich your knowledge and perspective on Indigenous Australian heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"first-knowledges-songlines-by-margo-neale-9781760761189","title":"First Knowledges Songlines","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLet this series begin the discussion.\u003c\/i\u003e - Bruce Pascoe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAn act of intellectual reconciliation.\u003c\/i\u003e - Lynette Russell\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSonglines are an archive for powerful knowledges that ensured Australia's many Indigenous cultures flourished for over 60,000 years. Much more than a navigational path in the cartographic sense, these vast and robust stores of information are encoded through song, story, dance, art and ceremony, rather than simply recorded in writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWeaving deeply personal storytelling with extensive research on mnemonics, \u003ci\u003eSonglines: The Power and Promise\u003c\/i\u003e offers unique insights into Indigenous traditional knowledges, how they apply today and how they could help all peoples thrive into the future. This book invites readers to understand a remarkable way for storing knowledge in memory by adapting song, art, and most importantly, Country, into their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the series:\u003c\/b\u003e Each book is a collaboration between Indigenous and non-Indigenous writers and editors; the series is edited by Margo Neale, senior Indigenous curator at the National Museum of Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eForthcoming titles include:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eDesign\u003c\/i\u003e by Alison Page \u0026amp; Paul Memmott (2021); \u003ci\u003eCountry\u003c\/i\u003e by Bill Gammage \u0026amp; Bruce Pascoe (2021); Medicine \u0026amp; Plants (2022); Astronomy (2022); Law (2023).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cem\u003eEbook available through all major etailers\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46833002905836,"sku":"9781760761189","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24998833482814.jpg?v=1758423959"},{"product_id":"songlines-first-knowledges-for-younger-readers-by-margo-neale-9781760763480","title":"Songlines: First Knowledges for younger readers","description":"\u003cp\u003eHow do you find your way around, get your food and drink, connect with your friends and family? How do you know the right and safe way to do things, or how to make things? Before the white people came to the continent, all Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples knew how to do all these things - and much, much more. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMargo Ngawa Neale and Lynne Kelly invite you on a journey through the oldest, biggest library of knowledge on Earth. This knowledge isn't held in books: you will find it in Songlines of the land, sea and sky.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLearn about history, art, song, science and more in this engaging and inviting introduction to Indigenous traditional knowledges, how they apply today and how they can help all people thrive into the future.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46996133216492,"sku":"9781760763480","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5c798e867e71fba0434cd42eb454f66a.jpg?v=1763156682"},{"product_id":"feminine-power-by-margo-neale-9781921953514","title":"Feminine Power","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDivine women in many guises have featured in every world faith from deep history until the present day, inspiring people and cultures across the world. In a cross-cultural and global approach, this book discusses Eve alongside Inanna, Radha, and Aphrodite in the context of sex and desire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the chapter on evil, witches and Hecate are compared with other deities, like Lamatu and the Cihuateotl, as well as monstrous women such as Taraka, Medusa, Rangda, and Lilith. Ideas of justice and defence are explored in the figures of Athena, Sekhmet, and Kali. The final chapter on compassion and salvation uncovers links between Isis, Mary, Tara, and Guanyin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe publication concludes with a discussion of contemporary feminism and modern interpretations of goddesses. Until the mid-twentieth century, the disciplines of theology, archaeology, and history were heavily dominated by male academics, resulting in the under-representation of women's experience and fewer studies on female divinity. 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