What exactly do the words Yothu Yindi mean?

Is there just one language called "Aboriginal"?

What are some authentic local words I could use for a name?

There is an astonishing richness and variety in the many languages of Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This book gives a snapshot of a diverse selection from these languages - some of them still alive and developing vigorously, others already lost to the past.

For the first time in one popular volume it is possible to explore the ranges of our own linguistic heritage. Brief background notes sketch the history and culture behind the words, and a full index gives instant access to all the details.

"This book is a White step in the Black direction… Thank you Macquarie" - Ernie Dingo.

"This book receives my blessing because it resurrects languages from that long epoch of Australia's ancientness" - Burnum Burnum.

"Macquarie are to be commended for this brilliant production" - Noel Pearson.

"As Aboriginal elder of Jagera country… I am privileged to endorse this book" - Neville Bonner.

"I hope our children will, through books like this, come together" - Justine Saunders.

"It is with great pleasure that I endorse this book" - Mandawuy Yunupingu.