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 Agroforestry | Top of Page |
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Private Native Forestry AgGuide
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| Managing the Forest on your Farm |
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| A 'how-to' guide on assessing and managing your bush and its products for long-term profit and sustainability. |
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2010 - NSW Industry & Investment - 102pp
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Tree Faller's Manual
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| Techniques for Standard and Complex Tree-Felling Operations |
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ForestWorks
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| Covers risk assessment, theory and techniques for manual tree-felling. |
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2011 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 72pp
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Chainsaw Operator's Manual
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| Chainsaw Safety, Maintenance and Cross-cutting Techniques |
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ForestWorks
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| The ultimate guide to basic chainsaw operating techniques covering safety, maintenance and cross-cutting. |
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2009 - Landlinks Press - 64pp
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| Building Methods & Materials | Top of Page |
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Small-Scale Wind Power Generation
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| A Practical Guide |
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Jamie Bull, Gavin DJ Harper
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| This remarkable book provides a thorough grounding in the technology used to make power from the wind. |
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May 2011 - Crowood Press, UK - 160pp
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Living Architecture
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| Green Roofs and Walls |
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Graeme Hopkins, Christine Goodwin
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| Provides design inspiration and practical advice on using green roofs and living walls. |
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May 2011 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 296pp
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Small Green Roofs
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| Low-Tech Options for Greener Living |
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Nigel Dunnett, Dusty Gedge, John Little, Edmund C Snodgrass
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| The first book to focus on small-scale and domestic green roofs, providing the knowledge and encouragement to make it possible. |
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Jul 2011 - Timber Press USA - 256pp
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Building Your Own Home
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| A Comprehensive Guide for Owner-builders |
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George Wilkie
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| Covers every step in the process: how to select land, advice on design, the roles of consultants and authorities, and preparation of working drawings. |
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2003 - New Holland - 248pp
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Building Your Straw Bale Home
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| From Foundations to the Roof |
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Brian Hodge
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| Step-by-step practical instructions on how to build a straw bale house. |
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2006 - Landlinks Press - 280pp
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Using Natural Finishes
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| Lime and Clay Based Plasters, Renders and Paints |
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Katy Bryce, Adam Weismann
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| An in-depth guide to the selection, mixing and application of lime and clay based plasters, renders, paints and washes. |
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2008 - Green Books, UK - 264pp
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Small-Scale Wind Power Generation
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| A Practical Guide |
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Jamie Bull, Gavin DJ Harper
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| This remarkable book provides a thorough grounding in the technology used to make power from the wind. |
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May 2011 - Crowood Press, UK - 160pp
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| Climate | Top of Page |
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Climate Change
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| Science and Solutions for Australia |
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Helen Cleugh, Mark Stafford Smith, Michael Battaglia, Paul Graham
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| The latest scientific knowledge brought together by CSIRO on a series of climate change topics. |
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Apr 2011 - CSIRO - 168pp
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| Crops & Pastures | Top of Page |
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Improved Grassland Management
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John Frame, AS Laidlow
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| Covers the full scope of modern grassland management, the principles being applicable to all temperate grassland zones.
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2011 - Crowood Press, UK - 288pp
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A Guide to Pasture Species in NSW
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| AgGuide: A Practical Handbook |
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| Includes descriptions and colour photos of useful temperate and tropical legume and grass species. |
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2010 - NSW Industry & Investment - 144pp
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| Equipment & Infrastructure | Top of Page |
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Tools and Machinery for the Smallholder
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| An Essential Guide to Their Use and Maintenance |
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John Bezzant
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| Provides the smallholder with comprehensive, technical and maintenance information. |
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2011 - Crowood Press, UK - 192pp
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Electric Fencing AgGuide
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| A Practical Handbook |
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| Contains 14 chapters including advantages of electric fencing, safety, construction, testing and animal control. |
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2010 - NSW Industry & Investment - 74pp
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| Farm Management & Systems | Top of Page |
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Soil Essentials
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| Managing Your Farm's Primary Asset |
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Roger Hall
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| A practical reference for farmers and land managers covering soil issues commonly encountered at the farm level. |
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2008 - Landlinks Press - 192pp
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Trees for Shelter
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| A Guide to Using Windbreaks on Australian Farms |
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Helen Cleugh
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| A resource to assist with the challenge of integrating trees into farming systems. |
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2003 - RIRDC - 76pp
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Farm Agskills
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| A Practical Guide to Farm Skills |
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| Provides a basic guide to some of the skills and practices of farming and contains step-by-step instructions, diagrams and full-colour pictures. |
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2005 - NSW Department of Primary Industries - 128pp
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Changing Land Management
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| Adoption of New Practices by Rural Landholders |
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David Pannell, Frank Vanclay
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| Key insights for decision-makers as they assist rural communities adapting to changed circumstances. |
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2011 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 208pp
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Adapting Agriculture to Climate Change
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| Preparing Australian Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries for the Future |
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Chris Stokes, Mark Howden
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| A fundamental resource for preparing Australia's primary industries for the challenges and opportunities of climate change. |
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2010 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 296pp
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| Food & Beverages | Top of Page |
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The Country Show Cookbook: Home Cooking
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Agricultural Societies Council
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| Features recipes that have been handed down from generation to generation or are a twist on the traditional. |
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Jun 2011 - New Holland - 256pp
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Build Your Own Wood-Fired Oven
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| From the Earth, Brick or New Materials |
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Alan Watt
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| A treasure trove of guidance and wisdom, advice based on years of practical and personal experience. |
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2011 - Rosenberg Publishing - 112pp
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Make It Safe
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| A Guide to Food Safety |
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CSIRO Food and Nutritional Sciences
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| Provides comprehensive and practical guidance on how to control food safety hazards. |
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2010 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 296pp
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| Fruit, Vegetables & Flowers | Top of Page |
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Fabulous Food from Every Small Garden
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Mary Horsfall
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| A practical guide to growing different types of food at home in even the smallest of spaces. |
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2009 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 232pp
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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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Grafting and Budding
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| A Practical Guide for Fruit and Nut Plants and Ornamentals |
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WJ Lewis, DMcE Alexander
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| A comprehensive and practical guide on all of the grafting techniques the professional and home gardener is likely to need. |
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2008 - Landlinks Press - 112pp
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Organic Fruit Growing
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| Your Complete Guide to Producing Beautiful Fruit All Year Round |
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Anette McFarlane
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| Will show you how to supply your families, friends and neighbours with fruit all year round. |
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2011 - ABC Books - 272pp
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Discovering Vegetables, Herbs and Spices
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| A Comprehensive Guide to the Cultivation, Uses and Health Benefits of over 200 Food-Producing Plants |
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Susanna Lyle
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| An inspiration to people to grow and try new foods, this comprehensive guide to vegetables, herbs and spices explores old favourites as well as many little-known yet exciting food-producing plants.
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2009 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 480pp
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The Complete Book of Potatoes
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| What Every Grower and Gardener Needs to Know |
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Hielke De Jong, Joseph B Sieczka, Walter De Jong
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| The only comprehensive resource for home gardeners and commercial potato growers. |
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2011 - Timber Press USA - 260pp
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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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The Complete Guide to Saving Seeds
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| 322 Vegetables, Herbs, Flowers, Fruits, Trees, and Shrubs |
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Robert Gough, Cheryl Moore-Gough
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| All the information you need to extend the life of your favourite plants to the next generation and beyond. |
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Jul 2011 - Storey Publishing, USA - 320pp
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Vanilla Orchids
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| Natural History and Cultivation |
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Ken Cameron
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| Covers the natural history and cultivation of the world's most popular flavour and fragrance. |
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2011 - Timber Press USA - 212pp
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How to Grow Microgreens
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| Nature's Own Superfood |
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Fionna Hill
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| Provides detailed information – from planting to harvesting – for 25 popular varieties of today's hottest gourmet garnish. |
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2011 - David Bateman, New Zealand - 108pp
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| Ideas & Issues | Top of Page |
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Burke & 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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Going Bush
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| A Tree-changer's Guide to Successful Country Living |
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Edward Mundie
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| Warns you of the pitfalls, and then shows you in clear, practical steps how to turn your dream into reality. |
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2010 - Hyland House - 216pp
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Defending the Social Licence of Farming
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| Issues, Challenges and New Directions for Agriculture |
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Jacqueline Williams, Paul Martin
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| The authors document the definition of and issues associated with the ‘social licence to farm’. |
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2011 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 224pp
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Burning Issues
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| Sustainability and Management of Australia's Southern Forests |
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Mark Adams, Peter Attiwill
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| The role of fire in Australia's ecosystems, and how to manage fire both for safety and for diversity. |
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Jun 2011 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 160pp
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The Coming Famine
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| The Global Food Crisis and What We Can Do to Avoid It |
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Julian Cribb
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| A strong and positive call to action to address an impending planetary food crisis. |
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2010 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 264pp
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Out of the Scientist's Garden
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| A Story of Water and Food |
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Richard Stirzaker
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| The garden is the lens through which we can explore how the world can manage water and feed itself. |
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2010 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 208pp
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| Landcare | Top of Page |
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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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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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The Untrained Environmentalist
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| How an Australian Grazier Brought His Barren Property Back to Life |
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John Fenton
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| The true story of how John Fenton transformed his family's run-down sheep farm into a lush oasis. |
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2010 - Allen & Unwin - 320pp
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Plants of Western New South Wales
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G M Cunningham, W E Mulham, P L Milthorpe, J H Leigh
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| A comprehensive record illustrating and describing the great array of plants in Western New South Wales. |
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Jul 2011 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 766pp
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Seed Collection of Australian Native Plants
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| For Revegetation, Tree Planting and Direct Seeding |
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Murray Ralph
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| Provides information on all aspects of seed collection of native plants from temperate areas of Australia. |
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1999 - Bushland Horticulture - 128pp
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Growing Australian Native Plants from Seed
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| For Revegetation, Tree Planting and Direct Seeding |
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Murray Ralph
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| Outlines methods used to propagate native species from seed for small or large scale revegetation, tree planting or direct seeding projects. |
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2003 - Bushland Horticulture - 156pp
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| Livestock Management | Top of Page |
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Storey's Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds
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Carol Ekarius
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| The definitive guide for farmers, breeders, backyard chicken keepers and unabashed poultry fanatics. |
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2007 - Storey Publishing, USA - 288pp
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Chicken Coops
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| 45 Building Plans for Housing Your Flock |
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Judy Pangman
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| A collection of 45 building plans that is sure to meet the needs of any chicken owner. |
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2006 - Storey Publishing, USA - 166pp
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Running a Small Beef Herd
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Fiona Baker
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| Provides an introduction to beef production for those about to enter the industry as well as an ongoing reference. |
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2008 - Landlinks Press - 176pp
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Small Cattle for Small Farms
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Margo Hayes
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| Covers a broad range of topics including what breeds are available and how to select your stock and care for them. |
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2008 - Landlinks Press - 168pp
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Calf Rearing
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| A Practical Guide |
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John Moran
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| Provides information on growth, nutrition, health and behaviour as well as descriptions of various calf raising systems and facilities. |
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2002 - Landlinks Press - 228pp
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Beef Agskills
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| A Practical Guide to Farm Skills |
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Jennifer Laffan
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| A basic guide to some of the skills and practices of beef production. |
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2005 - NSW Department of Primary Industries - 80pp
- Colour illustrations
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Dairy Agskills
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| A Practical Guide to Farm Skills |
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Michael Ison
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| Provides a basic guide to some of the skills and practices of dairy production. |
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2008 - NSW Department of Primary Industries - 92pp
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Poultry Agskills
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| A Practical Guide to Farm Skills |
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David Brouwer
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| Provides a basic guide to some of the skills and practices of poultry production. |
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2008 - NSW Department of Primary Industries - 76pp
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Pig Agskills
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| A Practical Guide to Farm Skills |
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Jayce Morgan
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| Want to know more about pig husbandry, health care, breeding programs and raising piglets? |
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2010 - NSW Industry & Investment - 116pp
- Colour photographs
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Sheep Agskills
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| A Practical Guide to Farm Skills |
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Jennifer Laffan
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| A guide to the basics of handling and caring for sheep. |
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2005 - NSW Department of Primary Industries - 64pp
- Colour photographs
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Alpaca Agskills
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| A Practical Guide to Farm Skills |
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| Contains step-by-step instructions, diagrams and full-colour pictures for their care, management and breeding. |
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2011 - NSW Industry & Investment - 74pp
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Goat Agskills
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| A Practical Guide to Farm Skills |
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| A complete, 'how-to' guide to the basics of goat farming. |
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2006 - NSW Department of Primary Industries - 80pp
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Bee Agskills
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| A Practical Guide to Farm Skills |
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Jennifer Laffan
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| Provides a basic guide to some of the skills and practices of bee production. |
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2007 - NSW Department of Primary Industries - 114pp
- Colour illustrations
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Sheep Farming for Meat and Wool
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Jane Court, Sue Hides, John Webb-Ware
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| Covers all aspects of sheep farming for meat and wool production throughout temperate Australia. |
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2010 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 336pp
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Sheep Health, Husbandry and Disease
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| A Photographic Guide |
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Agnes Winter, Clare Phythian
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| Covers all aspects of sheep health, husbandry and disease throughout the annual breeding cycle. |
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Jun 2011 - Crowood Press, UK - 208pp
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The Bee Book
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Ann Cliff
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| Anyone interested in growing food, who wants to find out what a beehive or two will give them will find this book an indispensible introduction to keeping bees. |
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2010 - Hyland House - 144pp
- Colour illustrations
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Poisonous to Pets
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| Plants Poisonous to Dogs and Cats |
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Nicole O'Kane
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| The must-have guide to toxic plants for dog and cat owners. |
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2011 - poisonous2pets - 336pp
- Colour photographs
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Horse Sense
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| The Guide to Horse Care in Australia and New Zealand |
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Peter Huntington, Jane Myers, Elizabeth Owens
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| Provides an in-depth guide to horse care under conditions unique to Australia and New Zealand. |
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2004 - Landlinks Press - 352pp
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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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Good Gardens with Less Water
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Kevin Handreck
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| Presents easy-to-understand advice on how to care for garden soils and grow good quality plants even under the toughest of conditions. |
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2008 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 176pp
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Creating Your Eco-Friendly Garden
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Mary Horsfall
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| How to develop an environmentally friendly garden for little cost. |
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2008 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 168pp
- Colour photographs
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Sustainable Gardens
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Rob Cross, Roger Spencer
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| A handbook showing how to design, construct and maintain gardens to minimise their environmental impact. |
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2009 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 352pp
- Colour illustrations
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Creating an Australian Garden
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Angus Stewart
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| A gloriously illustrated guide to planning the design and choosing the right plants to make a rich and sumptuous garden featuring Australian natives from the ABC Australian garden guru. |
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2010 - Allen & Unwin - 256pp
- Colour illustrations
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| Techniques | Top of Page |
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The Mulch Book
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| A Handy A-Z Guide to Using Mulch in Your Garden |
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Mary Horsfall
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| Learn how the mulch does all the hard work, leaving more time for you to relax and enjoy your garden. |
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2011 - New Holland - 128pp
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What's Wrong With My Plant? (And How Do I Fix It?)
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| A Visual Guide to Easy Diagnosis and Organic Remedies |
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David Deardorff, Kathryn Wadsworth
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| Provides an easy system for visually diagnosing any problem, and matching it to the right cure. |
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2010 - Timber Press USA - 452pp
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| Weed & Pest Management | Top of Page |
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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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Diseases of Fruit Crops in Australia
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Denis Persley, Susan House, Tony Cooke
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| Comprehensive coverage of important diseases affecting the broad range of fruit crops grown in Australia. |
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2009 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 288pp
- Colour illustrations
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Diseases of Vegetable Crops in Australia
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Denis Persley, Tony Cooke, Susan House
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| Provides a diagnostic guide and a key reference for diseases affecting vegetable crops in Australia. |
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2010 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 304pp
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| Wildlife | Top of Page |
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Living with Snakes and Other Reptiles
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Simon Watharow
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| Explains how to deal with these much-maligned creatures in a smart and risk-free manner. |
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2011 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 160pp
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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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2011 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 384pp
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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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2011 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 112pp
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