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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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| Architecture | Top of Page |
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Warm House Cool House
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| Inspirational Designs for Low-Energy Housing |
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Nick Hollo
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| Provides valuable advice to help keep our homes cool in summer and warm in winter with little or no cooling and heating by appliances. |
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2011 -
Choice Books - 272pp
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Making Your Home Sustainable
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| A Guide to Retrofitting |
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Derek F Wrigley
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| Sustainable ideas, using natural energies, to improve existing houses in a cool-temperate climate. |
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2012 -
Scribe Publications - 144pp
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Land Use Intensification
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| Effects on Agriculture, Biodiversity and Ecological Processes |
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David Lindenmayer,
Saul Cunningham,
Andrew Young
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| Can science suggest new approaches to reducing the conflict between productive land use and biodiversity conservation? |
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Jul 2012 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 168pp
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Reducing the Impacts of Development on Wildlife
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James Gleeson,
Deborah Gleeson
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| Practical measures to reduce the impacts of development on terrestrial wildlife, promoting ecologically sustainable development. |
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2012 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 248pp
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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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2012 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 208pp
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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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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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May 2012 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 232pp
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Termites and Borers
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| A Home-Owner's Guide to their Detection, Prevention and Control |
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Philip Hadlington,
Ion Staunton
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| A consumer-oriented and compact handbook written in plain English for a general audience. |
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2006 -
UNSW Press - 80pp
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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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| Domesticated | Top of Page |
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Plants Poisonous to Horses
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| An Australian Field Guide |
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Mellisa Offord
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| A field guide for horse owners to help them prevent plant poisoning in their horses. |
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2006 -
RIRDC - 121pp
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Keeping Bees in Towns and Cities
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Luke Dixon
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| Features everything an urbanite needs to know to start keeping bees. |
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2012 -
Timber Press USA - 184pp
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Storey's Guide to Raising Poultry
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| Chickens, Turkeys, Ducks, Geese, Guineas, Gamebirds |
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Glenn Drowns
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| The only book you need to naturally and humanely raise a wide range of poultry, from chickens and turkeys to waterfowl and game birds. |
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2012 -
Storey Publishing, USA - 464pp
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Working Sheep Dogs
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| A Practical Guide to Breeding, Training and Handling |
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Tully Williams
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| Reveals little known methods for training and handling sheep dogs in the most effortless manner. |
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2007 -
Landlinks Press - 280pp
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| Ecology & Management | Top of Page |
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Australia's Poisonous Plants, Fungi and Cyanobacteria
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| A Guide to Species of Medical and Veterinary Importance |
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Ross McKenzie
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| A full-colour, comprehensive guide to the major poisonous plants in Australia affecting both livestock and humans. |
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Jun 2012 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 976pp
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| Energy | 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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2011 -
Crowood Press, UK - 160pp
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Clean Energy, Climate and Carbon
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Peter J Cook
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| Outlines the global challenge of decreasing greenhouse gas emissions. |
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2012 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 232pp
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| Farm Management | Top of Page |
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Managing for Healthy Soils
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| Explores the secrets of soil, our most basic agricultural resource. |
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2012 -
NSW Department of Primary Industries - 190pp
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Fencing
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| AgGuide Series |
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| Contains 12 chapters and over 120 diagrams covering building a fence. |
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2009 -
NSW Industry & Investment - 102pp
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Property Planning
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| AgGuide Series |
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| Property planning is a key part of caring for your land. |
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Jun 2012 -
NSW Department of Primary Industries - 146pp
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| Field & Regional Guides | Top of Page |
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Grasses of Temperate Australia
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| A Field Guide |
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CA Lamp,
SJ Forbes,
JW Cade
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| Includes notes on habitat, distribution, use, control as a weed, and toxicity. |
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2001 -
Bloomings Books - 332pp
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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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| New edition lists over 2000 tips to help you make an effective bushfire plan. |
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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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2012 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 200pp
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| Food & Beverages | Top of Page |
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The Pickled Pantry
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| From Apples to Zucchini, 150 Recipes for Pickles, Relishes, Chutneys & More |
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Andrea Chesman
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| Contemporary recipes for pickling everything from apples to zucchini. |
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2012 -
Storey Publishing, USA - 304pp
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The Cook's Bible of Ingredients
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Margaret Brooker
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| An invaluable reference source for anyone who loves to cook or who just loves food. |
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Jun 2012 -
New Holland - 272pp
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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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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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2012 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 112pp
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The Fruit Gardener's Bible
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| A Complete Guide to Growing Fruits and Nuts in the Home Garden |
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Leonard Perry,
Lewis Hill
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| Shows backyard gardeners how to successfully grow organic fruit at home. |
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2011 -
Storey Publishing, USA - 320pp
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What's Wrong With My Vegetable Garden?
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| 100% Organic Solutions for All Your Vegetables, from Artichokes to Zucchini |
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David Deardorff,
Kathryn Wadsworth
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| Teaches you how to keep your vegetables healthy so they're less susceptible to attack. |
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2011 -
Timber Press USA - 252pp
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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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The Organic Backyard Vineyard
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| A Step-by-Step Guide to Growing Your Own Grapes |
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Tom Powers
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| Features everything a wine lover needs to build and care for a backyard vineyard. |
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2012 -
Timber Press USA - 176pp
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| Grasses | Top of Page |
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Grasses of Coastal NSW
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Harry Rose,
Carol Rose
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| An easy to use reference to the grasses of NSW, including the methods of identifying species. |
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2012 -
NSW Department of Primary Industries - 184pp
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| Health & Welfare | Top of Page |
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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
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| Heritage & History | Top of Page |
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First Vintage
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| Wine in Colonial New South Wales |
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Julie McIntyre
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| This beautifully illustrated and sumptuously produced book explores the forgotten history of the early Australian wine industry. |
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2012 -
UNSW Press - 304pp
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| Horticulture | Top of Page |
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The Grapevine
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| From the Science to the Practice of Growing Vines for Wine |
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Patrick Iland,
Peter Dry,
Tony Proffitt,
Steve Tyerman
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| Explores the links between the scientific principles and the practice of viticulture. |
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2011 -
Patrick Iland Wine Promotions - 320pp
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| Infrastructure | Top of Page |
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Farm Water
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| AgGuide Series |
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| For anyone who wants the best from their water supplies in a rural area. |
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2012 -
NSW Department of Primary Industries - 140pp
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| Invertebrates | Top of Page |
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Life in a Gall
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| The Biology and Ecology of Insects that Live in Plant Galls |
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Rosalind Blanche
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| Introduces the Australian native insects that induce galls on plants and the plant species that host them. |
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Jun 2012 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 80pp
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A Guide to Australia's Spiny Freshwater Crayfish
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Robert B McCormack
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| Covers all 52 species of Euastacus Crayfish found in Australia, the largest of the 10 genera of Australian freshwater crayfish. |
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Jul 2012 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 248pp
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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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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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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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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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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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| Landscape Architecture | Top of Page |
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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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| Livestock Management | Top of Page |
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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
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Keeping Your Own Free-range Pigs
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| A Beginner's Guide to Raising Porkers, Baconers and Backfatters |
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Jen Owens
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| This book will guide you in feeding and housing your pigs in a caring and cost-effective way. |
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2011 -
Hyland House - 144pp
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Getting Started in Free Range Poultry
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| AgGuide Series |
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| Includes both meat and egg production, breeds, rearing, health, housing and nutrition. |
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2010 -
NSW Industry & Investment - 176pp
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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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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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Storey’s Guide to Raising Chickens
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| Care, Feeding, Facilities |
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Gail Damerow
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| This thoroughly revised third edition has all the information you need to successfully keep chickens. |
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2010 -
Storey Publishing, USA - 448pp
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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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Jun 2012 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 168pp
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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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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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The Backyard Goat
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| An Introductory Guide to Keeping Productive Pet Goats |
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Sue Weaver
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| Makes it easy to enjoy the benefits of owning goats, with no experience necessary. |
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2011 -
Storey Publishing, USA - 224pp
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Running a Small Flock of Sheep
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David G Hinton
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| Provides information on how to successfully manage a small flock of sheep. |
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2006 -
Landlinks Press - 192pp
- Illustrations
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Lambs for the Freezer
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| A Guide to Small-Scale Production |
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Sue Kendrick
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| Guides you through the whole process of breeding, rearing and ultimately filling your freezer with home produced lamb. |
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2011 -
Crowood Press, UK - 128pp
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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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| Mammals & Marsupials | Top of Page |
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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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| Planning & Design | Top of Page |
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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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| Production | Top of Page |
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Mastering Artisan Cheesemaking
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| The Ultimate Guide for Home-Scale and Market Producers |
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Gianaclis Caldwell,
Ricki Carroll
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| The book every cheesemaker will want as their reference. |
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2012 -
Chelsea Green Publishing Company, USA - 368pp
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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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| 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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2012 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 208pp
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| Soils | Top of Page |
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Australian Soils and Landscapes
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| An Illustrated Compendium |
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Neil McKenzie,
David Jacquier,
Ray Isbell,
Katharine Brown
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| A unique compendium of the most important and widespread soils of Australia and their associated landscapes. |
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2004 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 432pp
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| Sustainability | Top of Page |
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Creating Rain Gardens
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| Capturing the Rain for Your Own Water-Efficient Garden |
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Cleo Woelfle-Erskine,
Apryl Uncapher
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| Covers everything a gardener needs to create a beautiful rainwater garden at home. |
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2012 -
Timber Press USA - 208pp
- Illustrations
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Outside the Magic Square
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| A Handbook for Food Security |
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Lolo Houbein
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| Considers issues of food security and offers solutions at the street, neighbourhood and global levels. |
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2012 -
Wakefield Press - 408pp
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Free-Range Chicken Gardens
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| How to Create a Beautiful, Chicken-Friendly Yard |
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Jessi Bloom,
Kate Baldwin
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| For anyone who wants a fabulous garden where colourful chickens happily roam. |
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2012 -
Timber Press USA - 224pp
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Sustainable Food
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Michael Mobbs
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| Help reduce the carbon emissions associated with growing, processing, transporting, selling and disposing food. |
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2012 -
Choice Books - 248pp
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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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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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Resilience Practice
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| Engaging the Sources of Our Sustainability |
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Brian Walker,
David Salt
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| Applies resilience thinking to real-world situations and explores how systems can be managed to promote and sustain resilience. |
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Aug 2012 -
Island Press, USA - 240pp
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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
- Illustrations
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| Techniques & Design | Top of Page |
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The Weed Book
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| Identifying and Removing Weeds and Introduced Species from Your Garden |
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Mark A Wolff
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| Learn how to easily identify and understand some of our more common garden weeds. |
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2011 -
New Holland - 208pp
- Colour photographs
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| Water | Top of Page |
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Flood Country
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| An Environmental History of the Murray-Darling Basin |
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Emily O'Gorman
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| Explores the different ways in which floods have been understood and managed in the inland since Australia’s colonisation. |
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Aug 2012 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 280pp
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Controlling Invertebrate Pests in Agriculture
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Jessica Page,
Paul Horne
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| Provides a detailed examination of the application of pesticides and how they may be integrated into more holistic approaches. |
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2012 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 128pp
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Biological Control of Weeds in Australia
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Mic Julien,
Rachel McFadyen,
Jim Cullen
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| Detailed information on over 90 weed species that have been targeted for biological control. |
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2012 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 648pp
- Colour photographs
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