Reader's Digest - Australia the Beautiful

• Experience all of Australia's dramatic contrasts: from ancient
• misty forests to canyons that conceal secrets from the age of dinosaurs; from pristine lakes to majestic peaks; and from sophisticated cities to some of the world's greatest wilderness areas.

A romantic action-adventure epic set in Australia prior to World War II that centers on an English aristocrat (Nicole Kidman) who inherits a large ranch. When English cattle barons plot to take her land, she reluctantly joins forces with a rough-hewn cattle drover (Hugh Jackman) to protect her ranch. Together they experience four life-altering years, a love affair and the bombing of Darwin during World War II.

• Audio: English, French & Spanish: 5.1 Dolby Surround
• Language: Dubbed & Subtitled: English, French & Spanish
• Aspect Ratio: Widescreen: 2.35:1

Watching the early reels of ! Australia, there's certainly no doubt who's in charge: this could only be a film by Baz Luhrmann, that wacky purveyor of all things over-the-top. In this old-fashioned, 165-minute hymn to his native continent, Luhrmann travels back to the late 1930s/early '40s, for a scenario that would not have been out of place at MGM in that era. Straightlaced Lady Sarah Ashley (Nicole Kidman) journeys Down Under and is put under the protection of--crikey--a rugged cattle driver known only as the Drover (Hugh Jackman). When the two are forced to team up (along with a motley crew of misfits) to take a herd of cattle through the hostile landscape, their way is challenged by the dastardly plans of the local beef baron (Bryan Brown) and his elaborately evil lieutenant (David Wenham). At some point you realize that this film's main commodity is not cattle, but corn: Luhrmann piles on the melodrama and the old-school climaxes with his usual frantic glee. Employing "When You Wish Upon a St! ar" and the Japanese air force to make his case is not beyond ! Luhrmann , and he reaches big here. Those with a taste for un-ironic silliness might just go for this stuff, but even fans of the Baz will have their patience tested by the broad comedy and the absence of discernable chemistry between Kidman and Jackman. Australia does manage to skewer the culture's prejudices against the Aboriginal people, but in this context such a victory comes across as rather tinny. --Robert Horton

Stills from Australia (Click for larger image)

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Frommer's Australia is packed with all the facts, tips, and descriptions you need to have perfect vacation:

• Completely updated every year, Frommer?s Australia features gorgeous full-color photos of the Outback vistas, curious wildlife, and white-sand beaches that await you.
• Our authors have lived in and written about Australia for years, so they?re able to provide valuable insights and advice. They?ll steer you away from the touristy and the inauthentic and show you the real heart of the land Down Under. Let them take you to exciting! cities, Aboriginal homesteads, Barossa Valley vineyards, and ! natural wonders, from the Wet Tropics Rainforest to Uluru to the Great Barrier Reef. You?ll travel Australia like a pro using their candid advice and in-depth knowledge of the culture.
• Also included are accurate regional and town maps, up-to-date advice on finding the best package deals, a free color fold-out map, and an online directory that makes trip-planning a snap!

Experience The Best of Australia
Make the most of your trip abroad â€" Lonely Planet’s full color Discover guides highlight the best a country has to offer while still providing an authentic and memorable experience.

Full Color Throughout
Full of color images and maps â€" makes planning as inspiring as the journey itself
Color-coded navigation

Easy-To-Use Structure
Easy-to-use tools include: color-coded chapters, color thumb tabs, dynamic color spreads on major highlights and
Easy-to-read planning sections throughout

HighlightsSpecial front-of-book chapter on the top 25 can’t-miss experiences
Features the must-see attractions and unbeatable experiences
Focuses on key cities and regions

Itineraries
Country-wide itineraries take you step by step though the country â€" broken out by interest, theme and length of trip
Region-specific itineraries help you plan more deeply for the regions you are most interested in

Local Experts
Major attractions include insights from local experts on what not to miss
A romantic action-adventure epic set in Australia prior to World War II that centers on an English aristocrat (Nicole Kidman) who inherits a large ranch. When English cattle barons plot to take her land, she reluctantly joins forces with a rough-hewn cattle drover (Hugh Jackman) to protect her ranch. Together they experience four life-altering years, a love affair and the bombing of Darwin during World War II.Watching the early reels of Australia, there's certainly no doubt who's in charge: this could only! be a fi lm by Baz Luhrmann, that wacky purveyor of all things over-the-top. In this old-fashioned, 165-minute hymn to his native continent, Luhrmann travels back to the late 1930s/early '40s, for a scenario that would not have been out of place at MGM in that era. Straightlaced Lady Sarah Ashley (Nicole Kidman) journeys Down Under and is put under the protection of--crikey--a rugged cattle driver known only as the Drover (Hugh Jackman). When the two are forced to team up (along with a motley crew of misfits) to take a herd of cattle through the hostile landscape, their way is challenged by the dastardly plans of the local beef baron (Bryan Brown) and his elaborately evil lieutenant (David Wenham). At some point you realize that this film's main commodity is not cattle, but corn: Luhrmann piles on the melodrama and the old-school climaxes with his usual frantic glee. Employing "When You Wish Upon a Star" and the Japanese air force to make his case is not beyond Luhrmann, and he reach! es big here. Those with a taste for un-ironic silliness might just go for this stuff, but even fans of the Baz will have their patience tested by the broad comedy and the absence of discernable chemistry between Kidman and Jackman. Australia does manage to skewer the culture's prejudices against the Aboriginal people, but in this context such a victory comes across as rather tinny. --Robert Horton

Stills from Australia (Click for larger image)

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Ass Up In Australia-
Julieta continues her outback adventures with tour guide Mitch. This time she’s with him while he mans the outpost. And while he mans her! But the two hot and heavy lovers have a surprise in store as unexpected guests make themselves comfortable at the outpost…and comfortable with each other!

Erotic author, Julieta Hyde, gives her readers a true glimpse into her worldly past and how she came to be the woman she is.
Julieta doesn’t pull any punches as she describes the lustful rendezvous’ she has with men (and some women) across the globe as she samples a little bit of what e! ach country has to offer.

Read The True Travels Of An American Slut as Julieta’s libido leads her from country to country, leaving lovers in her wake.

Enjoy all the True Travels Of An American Slut:
Jamaican Me Horny
Tahitian Threesome
Taking It In The Outback(side)
Ass Up In Australia
Polyamorous Polynesia
The True Travels Collection

And the Shadow Passions stories:
Love's Dark Seed
Love Of The Cursed
Dance With Me
Another Night's Kill
Into The Deep
Exquisite Terror

Also look for the PULP SMUT anthologies:
Dorm Room Sex Stories, Volumes One and Two
Campus Co-Ed ex Stories, Volume One
Spring Break Sex Stories, Volume One

Also, the Belinda Silverthorne NecRomance Novellas;
Dead Love
Dead Love Seduced
Dead Love Rising
Dead Love's Escape
Power Of Dead Love (collection)
Bound By Dead Love


Ass Up In Au! stralia-
Julieta continues her outback adventures with tour! guide M itch. This time she’s with him while he mans the outpost. And while he mans her! But the two hot and heavy lovers have a surprise in store as unexpected guests make themselves comfortable at the outpost…and comfortable with each other!

Erotic author, Julieta Hyde, gives her readers a true glimpse into her worldly past and how she came to be the woman she is.
Julieta doesn’t pull any punches as she describes the lustful rendezvous’ she has with men (and some women) across the globe as she samples a little bit of what each country has to offer.

Read The True Travels Of An American Slut as Julieta’s libido leads her from country to country, leaving lovers in her wake.

Enjoy all the True Travels Of An American Slut:
Jamaican Me Horny
Tahitian Threesome
Taking It In The Outback(side)
Ass Up In Australia
Polyamorous Polynesia
The True Travels Collection

And the Shadow Passions stories:
Love's Dark Seed
Love Of The! Cursed
Dance With Me
Another Night's Kill
Into The Deep
Exquisite Terror

Also look for the PULP SMUT anthologies:
Dorm Room Sex Stories, Volumes One and Two
Campus Co-Ed ex Stories, Volume One
Spring Break Sex Stories, Volume One

Also, the Belinda Silverthorne NecRomance Novellas;
Dead Love
Dead Love Seduced
Dead Love Rising
Dead Love's Escape
Power Of Dead Love (collection)
Bound By Dead Love


Frommer's Australia is packed with all the facts, tips, and descriptions you need to have perfect vacation:

• Completely updated every year, Frommer?s Australia features gorgeous full-color photos of the Outback vistas, curious wildlife, and white-sand beaches that await you.
• Our authors have lived in and written about Australia for years, so they?re able to provide valuable insights and advice. They?ll steer you away from the touristy and the inauthentic and show you the real heart of the land Down Under. L! et them take you to exciting cities, Aboriginal homesteads, Ba! rossa Va lley vineyards, and natural wonders, from the Wet Tropics Rainforest to Uluru to the Great Barrier Reef. You?ll travel Australia like a pro using their candid advice and in-depth knowledge of the culture.
• Also included are accurate regional and town maps, up-to-date advice on finding the best package deals, a free color fold-out map, and an online directory that makes trip-planning a snap!

Frommer's Australia is packed with all the facts, tips, and descriptions you need to have perfect vacation:

• Completely updated every year, Frommer?s Australia features gorgeous full-color photos of the Outback vistas, curious wildlife, and white-sand beaches that await you.
• Our authors have lived in and written about Australia for years, so they?re able to provide valuable insights and advice. They?ll steer you away from the touristy and the inauthentic and show you the real heart of the land Down Under. Let them take you to exciting cities, Aboriginal homes! teads, Barossa Valley vineyards, and natural wonders, from the Wet Tropics Rainforest to Uluru to the Great Barrier Reef. You?ll travel Australia like a pro using their candid advice and in-depth knowledge of the culture.
• Also included are accurate regional and town maps, up-to-date advice on finding the best package deals, a free color fold-out map, and an online directory that makes trip-planning a snap!

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