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Burke and Wills
The Scientific Legacy of the Victorian Exploring Expedition
EB Joyce, DA McCann
Reveals for the first time the true extent and limits of the scientific achievements of the Burke and Wills Expedition.
 
Nov 2011 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 368pp - Colour illustrations
Hardback - 9780643103320 -    $59.95
 



Australasian Nature Photography
ANZANG Eighth Collection
South Australian Museum
Showcases the best photographs of animals, plants and landscapes taken in Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and New Guinea.
 
Oct 2011 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 112pp - Colour photographs
Paperback - 9780643104259 -    $39.95
 



Eat Smart Stay Well
Power Foods That Could Save Your Life
Susanna Lyle
Provides detailed nutritional information and medical benefits on 115 common edible plants.
 
2010 - David Bateman, New Zealand - 312pp - Illustrations
Paperback - 9781869537333 -    $29.95
 



The New Ornamental Garden
Simon Rickard
A practical, fresh look at garden-worthy plants for Australian conditions.
 
2011 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 280pp - Colour photographs
Paperback - 9780643095960 -    $39.95
 



Fabulous Food from Every Small Garden
Mary Horsfall
A practical guide to growing different types of food at home in even the smallest of spaces.
 
2009 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 232pp - Colour illustrations
Paperback - 9780643095977 -    $39.95
 



How to Grow Microgreens
Nature's Own Superfood
Fionna Hill
Provides detailed information – from planting to harvesting – for 25 popular varieties of today's hottest gourmet garnish.
 
2011 - David Bateman, New Zealand - 108pp - Colour photographs
Paperback - 9781869537654 -    $29.95
 



Field Guide to the Frogs of Australia
Michael J Tyler, Frank Knight
This revised and updated guide provides concise accounts of all the known frogs of Australia.
 
Oct 2011 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 200pp - Colour illustrations
Paperback - 9780643103986 -    $49.95
 



Living with Snakes and Other Reptiles
Simon Watharow
Explains how to deal with these much-maligned creatures in a smart and risk-free manner.
 
Sep 2011 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 160pp - Colour photographs
Paperback - 9780643097216 -    $29.95
 



A Guide to the Katydids of Australia
David Rentz
Explores this diverse group of commonly seen insects, comprising about 2000 species in Australia.
 
2010 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 224pp - Colour photographs
Paperback - 9780643095540 -    $49.95
 



Sharks
Michael Bright
An accessible and vivid introduction to these fascinating and often misrepresented animals.
 
Oct 2011 - The Natural History Museum, London - 128pp - Colour illustrations
Paperback - 9780565092894 -    $29.95
 



Sharks and Rays of Australia
Peter R Last, John D Stevens
The classic reference, fully illustrated in colour with detailed species descriptions and location maps, now available in a magnificent second edition.
 
2009 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 656pp - Colour illustrations
Hardback - 9780643094574 -    $120.00
 



A Field Guide to the Mammals of Australia
Peter Menkhorst, Frank Knight
Designed for either outdoor identification or armchair reference, this new edition is the indispensable companion for anyone interested in Australian mammals.
 
2010 - Oxford University Press - 296pp - Illustrations
Paperback - 9780195573954 -    $39.95
 



Poisonous to Pets
Plants Poisonous to Dogs and Cats
Nicole O'Kane
The must-have guide to toxic plants for dog and cat owners.
 
2011 - poisonous2pets - 336pp - Colour photographs
Paperback - 9780980634808 -    $39.95
 



The Complete Guide to Finding the Birds of Australia
Richard Thomas, Sarah Thomas, David Andrew, Alan McBride
A complete guide to locating every resident bird species in Australia.
 
2011 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 480pp - Colour photographs
Paperback - 9780643097858 -    $49.95
 



Australian High Country Owls
Jerry Olsen
Descriptions, anecdotes and conservation issues referring to Australia's major owl species.
 
Nov 2011 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 376pp - Colour photographs
Paperback - 9780643097056 -    $69.95
 



Stray Feathers
Reflections on the Structure, Behaviour and Evolution of Birds
Penny Olsen AM, Leo Joseph
Showcases some of the remarkable adaptations of Australian birds.
 
2011 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 288pp - Illustrations
Paperback - 9780643094932 -    $59.95
 



Capturing the Essence
Techniques for Bird Artists
William T Cooper
A step by step guide to painting birds, by one of Australia's greatest living bird artists.
 
2011 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 128pp
Hardback - 9780643101562 -    $59.95
 



Desert Channels
The Impulse to Conserve
Libby Robin, Chris Dickman, Mandy Martin
Combines art, science and history to explore the distinctive Desert Channels country of south-western Queensland.
 
2010 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 352pp - Colour illustrations
Paperback - 9780643103535 -    $44.95
 



Forest Phoenix
How a Great Forest Recovers After Wildfire
David Lindenmayer, David Blair, Lachlan McBurney, Sam Banks
The moving story of ecological forest recovery in the wet forests of Victoria following February 2009 wildfires.
 
2010 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 128pp - Colour illustrations
Paperback - 9780643100343 -    $39.95
 



Frozen in Time
Prehistoric Life in Antarctica
Jeffrey D Stilwell, John A Long
Presents a comprehensive overview of the fossil record of Antarctica framed within its changing environmental settings.
 
Oct 2011 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 248pp - Colour photographs
Hardback - 9780643096356 -    $69.95
 



Reef and Rainforest
Michael McCoy
A unique photographic portrayal of the plants and animals in one of the world's most biodiverse regions.
 
2010 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 256pp - Colour photographs
Paperback - 9780643096950 -    $59.95
 



The Coming Famine
The Global Food Crisis and What We Can Do to Avoid It
Julian Cribb
A strong and positive call to action to address an impending planetary food crisis.
 
2010 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 264pp - Illustrations
Paperback - 9780643100404 -    $29.95
 



Weeds of the South-East
An Identification Guide for Australia
FJ Richardson, RG Richardson, RCH Shepherd
A fully updated comprehensive identification guide for weeds in the south-east region of Australia.
 
Aug 2011 - RG and FJ Richardson - 546pp - Colour illustrations
Paperback - 9780980388534 -    $79.95
 

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