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 Archaeology | Top of Page |
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Frozen in Time
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| Prehistoric Life in Antarctica |
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Jeffrey D Stilwell, John A Long
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| Presents a comprehensive overview of the fossil record of Antarctica framed within its changing environmental settings. |
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Oct 2011 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 248pp
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| Astronomy | Top of Page |
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2012 Australasian Sky Guide
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Nick Lomb
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| Contains everything you need to know about the southern night sky with monthly star maps, diagrams and details of all the year’s exciting celestial events. |
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2011 - Powerhouse Museum - 112pp
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| Biodiversity & Ecology | Top of Page |
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Reef and Rainforest
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Michael McCoy
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| A unique photographic portrayal of the plants and animals in one of the world's most biodiverse regions. |
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2010 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 256pp
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Wetland Habitats
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| A Practical Guide to Restoration and Management |
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Nick Romanowski
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| A practical and easy to use manual for wetland restoration and conservation of diverse animal species. |
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2010 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 216pp
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Science on Ice
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| Discovering the Secrets of Antarctica |
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Veronika Meduna
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| Follows deep-south scientists who huddle in tents and dive under ice to study ancient mud, fat fish, migrating penguins and fossilised forests. |
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2012 - Auckland University Press - 232pp
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| Birds | Top of Page |
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Australian High Country Owls
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Jerry Olsen
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| Descriptions, anecdotes and conservation issues referring to Australia's major owl species. |
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Nov 2011 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 376pp
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Albatross
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| Their World, Their Ways |
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Tui De Roy, Mark Jones, Julian Fitter
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| A celebration of albatrosses and a call to ensure their future survival. |
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2008 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 232pp
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Birdscaping Australian Gardens
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| A Guide to Native Plants and the Garden Birds They Attract |
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George Adams
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| Take a bird's eye view of your backyard with native plant expert, George Adams as he shows you how to create a sanctuary with year-round avian appeal. |
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2011 - D&G Publishing - 362pp
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Capturing the Essence
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| Techniques for Bird Artists |
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William T Cooper
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| A step by step guide to painting birds, by one of Australia's greatest living bird artists. |
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Feb 2012 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 128pp
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| Climate | Top of Page |
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The Australian Weather Book
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| Understanding Our Climate and How It Affects Us |
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Dick Whitaker, Keith Colls
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| Describes Australia's climate and weather phenomena in a lively and readable way. |
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2012 - New Holland - 152pp
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| Field & Regional Guides | Top of Page |
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Plants of the Victorian High Country
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| A Field Guide for Walkers |
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John Murphy, Bill Dowling
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| This book will allow walkers in Victoria’s High Country with little botanical knowledge to identify plants that they are most likely to encounter. |
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2012 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 152pp
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A Guide to Flowers and Plants of Tasmania
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Launceston Field Naturalists Club
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| An invaluable companion and reference for bushwalkers, tourists and all those interested in the Tasmanian countryside. |
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2008 - New Holland - 176pp
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The Native Plants of Adelaide
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| Returning the Vanishing Natural Heritage of the Adelaide Plains to Your Garden |
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Phil Bagust, Lynda Tout-Smith
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| Aims to bring Adelaide's very beautiful indigenous flora back into the spotlight for nature enthusiasts and home gardeners alike. |
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2010 - Wakefield Press - 144pp
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Legumes and Herbs of Coastal NSW
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Harry Rose, Carol Rose, Trevor Rose
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| An easy to use reference to the non-grass plants, including legumes, ferns, sedges, rushes and other herbs identified by flower colour. |
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2011 - NSW Industry & Investment - 196pp
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| Fish | Top of Page |
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Discovery of Australia's Fishes
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| A History of Australian Ichthyology to 1930 |
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Brian Saunders
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| Traces the discovery of Australia’s fishes from the earliest days of taxonomy to the first part of the 20th century. |
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2012 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 488pp
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Swainston's Fishes of Australia
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| The Complete Illustrated Guide |
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Roger Swainston
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| Roger Swainston's breathtaking artwork provides a fascinating overview of the extraordinary diversity of Australia's marine and freshwater fishes. |
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Nov 2011 - Viking - 836pp
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| Fruit, Vegetables & Flowers | Top of Page |
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Grow Your Own Bushfoods
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Keith Smith, Irene Smith
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| The first ever comprehensive and practical guide to growing and harvesting more than 140 kinds of Australian bushfoods. |
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1999 - New Holland - 140pp
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| Grasses | Top of Page |
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Australian Grasses
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| A Gardener's Guide to Native Grasses, Sedges, Rushes and Grasstrees |
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Nick Romanowski
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| Describes around 200 species of grasses, sedges, rushes, grasstrees and related plants. |
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2011 - Hyland House - 192pp
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| Heritage & History | Top of Page |
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The Garden of Ideas
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| Four Centuries of Australian Style |
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Richard Aitken
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| Tells an inspiring and engaging story of Australian garden design. |
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2010 - The Miegunyah Press - 256pp
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Voyages of Discovery
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| A Visual Celebration of Ten of the Greatest Natural History Expeditions |
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Tony Rice
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| A beautiful illustrated volume which visually documents ten of the greatest natural history expeditions of all time. |
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2010 - Allen & Unwin - 336pp
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Burke and Wills
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| The Scientific Legacy of the Victorian Exploring Expedition |
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EB Joyce, DA McCann
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| Reveals for the first time the true extent and limits of the scientific achievements of the Burke and Wills Expedition. |
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Nov 2011 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 368pp
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Upside Down World
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| Early European Impressions of Australia's Curious Animals |
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Penny Olsen AM
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| Documents how our scientific knowledge evolved, using collectors' and naturalists' journals to enhance these stories. |
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2010 - National Library of Australia - 240pp
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Botanical Painting
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Mariella Baldwin
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| Accessible and beautifully illustrated, this practical book unravels some of the mysteries of the art by showing the steps that go towards producing a stunning painting. |
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2011 - Crowood Press, UK - 144pp
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| Invertebrates | Top of Page |
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Australian Insects
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| A Natural History |
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Bert Brunet
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| Reveals worlds that we often glimpse at but rarely stop to consider. |
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2010 - New Holland - 288pp
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The Butterflies of Australia
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Albert Orr, Roger Kitching
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| A complete guide to Australian butterflies, with hundreds of beautiful illustrations in typical habitats. |
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2010 - Allen & Unwin - 336pp
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The Waterbug Book
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| A Guide to the Freshwater Macroinvertebrates of Temperate Australia |
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John Gooderham, Edward Tsyrlin
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| Full of practical tips about where to find various animals, and what their presence can tell about their environment. |
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2002 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 240pp
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| Landcare | Top of Page |
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Restoring Natural Areas in Australia
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Robin A Buchanan
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| TAFE teacher and author Robin Buchanan returns with her updated book. |
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2009 - NSW Industry & Investment - 264pp
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Coastal Plants
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| A Guide to the Identification and Restoration of Plants of the Perth Region |
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Kingsley Dixon
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| The definitive guide to the common 100 plants of the Perth coastal region, including the key species used in coastal restoration. |
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2011 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 288pp
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Weeds of the South-East
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| An Identification Guide for Australia |
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FJ Richardson, RG Richardson, RCH Shepherd
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| A fully updated comprehensive identification guide for weeds in the south-east region of Australia. |
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2011 - RG and FJ Richardson - 546pp
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Planting for Wildlife
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| A Practical Guide to Restoring Native Woodlands |
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Nicola Munro, David Lindenmayer
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| Provides the latest information on restoring woodlands, with particular emphasis on plantings as habitat for wildlife. |
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2011 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 96pp
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| Leisure & Tourism | Top of Page |
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The Prom
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| Wilsons Promontory National Park, Victoria, Australia |
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Travis Easton
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| Features magnificent photographs of the popular spots all those familiar with the promontory know and love. |
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2011 - Travis Easton Landscape Photography - 80pp
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Walks, Tracks and Trails of Victoria
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Derrick Stone
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| More than 150 of the best walks, tracks and trails in Victoria, covering the best the state has to offer. |
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2009 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 296pp
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| Mammals & Marsupials | Top of Page |
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A Natural History of Australian Bats
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| Working the Night Shift |
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Greg Richards, Les Hall, Steve Parish
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| The first book on Australian bats focusing on their natural history. |
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2012 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 192pp
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A Field Guide to the Mammals of Australia
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Peter Menkhorst, Frank Knight
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| Designed for either outdoor identification or armchair reference, this new edition is the indispensable companion for anyone interested in Australian mammals. |
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2010 - Oxford University Press - 296pp
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Kangaroos
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Terence J Dawson
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| This revised edition provides a clear and accessible account of kangaroos. |
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2012 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 216pp
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| Marine Ecology & Oceanography | Top of Page |
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Dangerous Marine Animals
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Matthias Bergbauer, Manuela Kirschner, Robert F Myers, Geoffrey Waller
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| A comprehensive, fully illustrated guide to dangerous marine animals including molluscs, crustacea, fish, reptiles, mammals and seabirds. |
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2010 - A & C Black - 384pp
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The Sea
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| A Photographic Celebration of the First Wonder of the World |
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Nic Compton
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| This spectacular book showcases some of the most stunning images of our oceans. |
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2011 - A & C Black - 160pp
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| Mosses & Fungi | Top of Page |
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A Field Guide to Australian Fungi
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Bruce Fuhrer
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| A definitive field guide covering more than 500 fungi species with 548 superb colour photographs. |
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2010 - Bloomings Books - 360pp
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| Reptiles & Amphibians | Top of Page |
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Queensland's Threatened Animals
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Lee K Curtis, Andrew J Dennis, Keith R McDonald, Peter M Kyne, Stephen JS Debus
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| A comprehensive and practical guide to Queensland's threatened animals. |
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Feb 2012 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 472pp
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Snakes
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David Gower, Katherine Garrett, Peter Stafford
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| Comprehensive introduction to the biology and natural history of snakes |
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2012 - The Natural History Museum, London - 128pp
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Field Guide to the Frogs of Australia
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Michael J Tyler, Frank Knight
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| This revised and updated guide provides concise accounts of all the known frogs of Australia. |
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Oct 2011 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 200pp
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Tadpoles of South-eastern Australia
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| A Guide with Keys |
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Marion Anstis
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| An indispensable tool for those interested in frogs and frog identification. |
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2007 - New Holland - 272pp
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| Sustainability | Top of Page |
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The Green Gardener
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| Sustainable Gardening in Your Own Backyard |
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Josh Byrne
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| How to contribute to a cleaner, greener world in your own backyard. |
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2006 - Penguin - 144pp
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Australian Planting Design
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Paul Thompson
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| This new edition identifies and explores all aspects of developing better planting designs on any scale. |
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2012 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 272pp
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| Trees & Shrubs | Top of Page |
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From Seeds to Leaves
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| A Complete Guide to Growing Australian Shrubs and Trees from Seeds |
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Doug Stewart, Robin Stewart
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| A comprehensive guide to planting Australian native trees and shrubs on a small or large scale. |
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2008 - Black Inc - 176pp
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| Water | Top of Page |
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Water
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| Science and Solutions for Australia |
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Ian Prosser
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| The latest information from CSIRO, providing a clear picture of the water challenges and prospects facing Australia. |
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Nov 2011 - CSIRO - 192pp |
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| Weeds & Pests | Top of Page |
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Native Plant or Weed?
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| Pick the Difference |
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Ann Loughran
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| An essential field guide for farmers, bush regenerators and all those involved in landcare. |
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2006 - NSW Department of Primary Industries - 68pp
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Native Plant or Weed 2
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| Pick the Difference |
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Ann Loughran
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| Following on from volume one, here are full-colour side-by-side photos of more weeds and native plants that look similar. |
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2007 - NSW Department of Primary Industries - 72pp
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Wetland Weeds
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| Causes, Cures and Compromises |
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Nick Romanowski
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| A comprehensive guide to wetland weeds covering both native and introduced species. |
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2011 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 184pp
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| Wildlife | Top of Page |
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Wildlife of Australia
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Louise Egerton, Jiri Lochman
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| There is nothing to beat the extraordinary wildlife of Australia. |
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2009 - Allen & Unwin - 448pp
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Care of Australian Wildlife
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| For Gardeners, Landholders and Wildlife Carers |
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Erna Walraven
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| An accessible and practical guide outlining the things we can do to make our backyards safer and friendlier to wildlife and how we can look after injured animals. |
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2010 - New Holland - 140pp
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Melbourne's Wildlife
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| A Field Guide to the Fauna of Greater Melbourne |
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Museum Victoria
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| Comprehensive and stunningly photographed field guide to the fauna of greater Melbourne. |
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2006 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 360pp
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Antarctic Wildlife
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| A Visitor's Guide |
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James Lowen
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| A must-have photographic guide for anyone interested in the diverse wildlife found in this remote part of the world. |
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2011 - Princeton University Press - 240pp
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Wombats
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Barbara Triggs
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| Gives a full account of their way of life and the many hazards that wombats face. |
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2009 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 160pp
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A Bush Capital Year
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| A Natural History of the Canberra Region |
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Ian Fraser, Peter Marsack
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| Follows a year in the nature reserves, rural and suburban areas of the ACT. |
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2011 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 232pp
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Rainforest Country
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| An Intimate Portrait of Australia's Tropical Rainforest |
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Stanley Breeden, Kaisa Breeden
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| The authors bring their photographic innovation and vision to Queensland's tropical rainforest. |
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2012 - Fremantle Press - 240pp
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Australasian Nature Photography
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| ANZANG Eighth Collection |
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South Australian Museum
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| Showcases the best photographs of animals, plants and landscapes taken in Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and New Guinea. |
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Oct 2011 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 112pp
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