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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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Birds of Prey of Australia
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| A Field Guide |
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Stephen Debus
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| An illustrated field guide to diurnal raptors, a bird group that many people find among the most difficult birds to identify. |
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Sep 2012 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 208pp
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Grassfinches in Australia
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Joseph M Forshaw,
Mark Shephard,
Anthony Pridham
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| An up-to-date, fully illustrated monograph on all Australian species of grassfinches. |
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Aug 2012 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 336pp
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| Building | Top of Page |
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The Owner Builder
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Leeza Sipek,
Matthew Sipek,
Hazel Foote
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| An easy-to-understand, step-by-step guide to building your dream home in a financially responsible manner. |
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Oct 2012 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 248pp
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Stone House Construction
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Sarah Gunn
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| A comprehensive study of Australian stone building techniques in a residential context. |
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2012 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 232pp
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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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| 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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Aug 2012 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 152pp
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| Fire | Top of Page |
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Essential Bushfire Safety Tips
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Joan Webster OAM
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| This completely updated edition lists approximately 3000 tips to help you make an effective bushfire plan. |
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Oct 2012 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 184pp
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Living with Fire
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| People, Nature and History in Steels Creek |
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Christine Hansen,
Tom Griffiths
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| This deeply moving book examines how one community rebuilt and redefined itself following the Black Saturday fires. |
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Nov 2012 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 200pp
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| Fruit, Vegetables & Flowers | Top of Page |
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Gardens for All Seasons
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Mary Horsfall
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| Celebrates the role of gardens in our lives and advises on the timing of tasks in the Australian gardening year. |
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Oct 2012 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 336pp
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The Small Food Garden
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| Growing Organic Fruit and Vegetables at Home |
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Diana Anthony
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| Based on organic principles, this practical, well-illustrated guide takes you through all the basics to successfully grow fresh produce. |
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Sep 2012 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 112pp
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Pruning for Flowers and Fruit
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Jane Varkulevicius
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| The best groomed and most productive garden is easy when you know how your plants work and what to prune when. |
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2010 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 224pp
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| Heritage & History | Top of Page |
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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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2011 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 368pp
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| Ideas & Issues | Top of Page |
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The Cochlear Story
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Veronica Bondarew,
Peter Seligman
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| Documents the human story behind the development and success of the cochlear implant. |
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Sep 2012 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 248pp
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| Invertebrates | Top of Page |
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| Leisure & Tourism | Top of Page |
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Walks, Tracks and Trails of New South Wales
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Derrick Stone
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| More than 140 of the best walks, tracks and trails in New South Wales, covering the best the state has to offer.
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Oct 2012 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 280pp
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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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| Livestock Management | Top of Page |
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The Backyard Duck Book
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| For the Love of Ducks |
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Nyiri Murtagh
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| An Australian guide to duck husbandry for hobby farmers, breeders, exhibitors and pet owners. |
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2012 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 168pp
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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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| Beautifully illustrated with colour photographs, this is the first book on Australian bats focusing on their natural history. |
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2012 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 192pp
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Australia's Amazing Kangaroos
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| Their Conservation, Unique Biology and Coexistence with Humans |
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Ken Richardson
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| Provides an authoritative source of information and insight into the world of this intriguing marsupial. |
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Jul 2012 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 240pp
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Gliding Mammals of the World
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Stephen Jackson,
Peter Schouten
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| A synthesis of all that is known about the biology of this diverse and intriguing group of mammals. |
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Aug 2012 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 232pp
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| Mosses & Fungi | Top of Page |
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| Reptiles & Amphibians | Top of Page |
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Australian Lizards
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| A Natural History |
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Steve K Wilson
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| A journey through the remarkable life of lizards and how they survive in a complex world of predators and competitors. |
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Oct 2012 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 208pp
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Field Guide to the Frogs of Queensland
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Eric Vanderduys
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| A comprehensive photographic guide to the 132 species of frogs in Queensland, Australia’s most species-rich state. |
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Nov 2012 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 208pp
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| Sustainability | Top of Page |
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The New Ornamental Garden
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Simon Rickard
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| A practical, fresh look at garden-worthy plants for Australian conditions. |
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2011 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 280pp
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| Wildlife | Top of Page |
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Australasian Nature Photography
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| ANZANG Ninth 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 2012 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 112pp
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