This book is a practical guide to the Aboriginal languages of New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory, showcasing their history, connections, and current status. Part A explores how dialects and languages are related, and shares the latest information on each language, along with tools and resources for revitalisation. It covers 14 language groups, plus chapters on contact languages, sign languages, and kinship terms, as well as appendices on placenames and the work of N. B. Tindale. Part B features a word list for each language, an overview of pronunciation and sound systems, and information on where the words came from.