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 Agroforestry | Top of Page |
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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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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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| Aquaculture | Top of Page |
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Principles of Sustainable Aquaculture
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| Promoting Social, Economic and Environmental Resilience |
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Stuart W Bunting
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| Focused on developing more sustainable aquaculture practices, this book provides an ideal advanced-level textbook. |
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Jan 2013 - Earthscan - 320pp
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| Aquatic & Marine Plants | Top of Page |
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| Biodiversity & Ecology | Top of Page |
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Nature and Farming
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| Sustaining Native Biodiversity in Agricultural Landscapes |
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David Norton, Nick Reid
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| Outlines the key issues in developing and implementing practical approaches to safeguarding native biodiversity in rural areas. |
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2013 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 304pp
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Wetland Habitats
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| A Practical Guide to Restoration and Management |
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Nick Romanowski
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| A practical and easy to use manual for wetland restoration and conservation of diverse animal species. |
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2010 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 216pp
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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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2012 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 168pp
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| Building | Top of Page |
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The Natural Building Companion
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| A Comprehensive Guide to Integrative Design and Construction |
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Jacob Deva Racusin, Ace McArleton
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| A complete guide to natural building philosophy, design and technique. |
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2012 - Chelsea Green Publishing Company, USA - 416pp
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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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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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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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Sustainable House
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Michael Mobbs
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| An updated new edition of the essential guide to help you achieve an environmentally friendly home. |
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2010 - Choice Books - 288pp
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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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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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| Crops & Pastures | Top of Page |
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A Guide to Pasture Species in NSW
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| AgGuide Series |
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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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Precision Agriculture for Grain Production Systems
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Brett Whelan, James Taylor
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| This book explains general Precision Agriculture theory, identifies and describes essential tools and techniques, and includes practical examples from the grains industry. |
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2013 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 208pp
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| Domesticated | Top of Page |
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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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Dec 2012 - Timber Press USA - 184pp
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Hatching and Brooding Your Own Chicks
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| Chickens, Turkeys, Ducks, Geese, Guinea Fowl |
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Gail Damerow
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| An indispensable reference for any poultry raiser, whether you want to hatch three eggs or one hundred. |
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2013 - Storey Publishing, USA - 240pp
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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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2012 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 976pp
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| Education | Top of Page |
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Photography for Field Work
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| Written to provide field officers and land managers with a basic understanding of photography and photographic techniques. |
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2012 - NSW Department of Primary Industries - 58pp
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| Farm Management | 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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Electric Fencing
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| AgGuide Series |
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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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The Global Farms Race
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| Land Grabs, Agricultural Investment, and the Scramble for Food Security |
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Michael Kugelman, Susan L Levenstein
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| As we struggle to feed a global population speeding toward 9 billion, we have entered a new phase of the food crisis. |
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Nov 2012 - Island Press, USA - 272pp
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| Field & Regional Guides | Top of Page |
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Australian Rainforest Fruits
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| A Field Guide |
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Wendy Cooper, William T Cooper
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| Describes and illustrates 504 rainforest plants from eastern Australia, with stunning colour artwork. |
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2013 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 272pp
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Legumes and Herbs of Coastal NSW
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Harry Rose, Carol Rose, Trevor Rose
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| An easy to use reference to the non-grass plants, including legumes, ferns, sedges, rushes and other herbs identified by flower colour. |
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2011 - NSW Industry & Investment - 196pp
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| Food & Beverages | Top of Page |
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Diversifying Food and Diets
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| Using Agricultural Biodiversity to Improve Nutrition and Health |
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Danny Hunter, Teresa Borelli, Federico Mattei, Jessica Fanzo
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| Explores the current state of knowledge on the role of agricultural biodiversity in improving nutrition and food security through improved dietary quality. |
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2013 - Earthscan - 384pp
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The Cheesemaker's Apprentice
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| An Insider's Guide to the Art and Craft of Homemade Artisan Cheese, Taught by the Masters |
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Sasha Davies
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| Learn from a wide range of cheese making professionals and discover delicious artisan recipes. |
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2012 - Quarry Books, USA - 176pp
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The Butcher's Apprentice
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| The Expert's Guide to Selecting, Preparing & Cooking a World of Meat, Taught by the Masters |
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Aliza Green, Steve Legato
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| The masters teach you all the old-world, classic meat-cutting skills you need to prepare fresh cuts at home. |
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2012 - Quarry Books, USA - 176pp
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The Brewer's Apprentice
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| An Insider's Guide to the Art and Craft of Beer Brewing, Taught by the Masters |
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Greg Koch, Matt Allyn
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| Pay homage to your favorite hobby—craft brewing beer, ciders, and meads—alongside the legends, innovators, and rising stars of the beer world! |
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2011 - Quarry Books, USA - 192pp
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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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| 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 Australian Vegetable Garden
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Clive Blazey
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| Features practical information and expert advice on cultivation as well as the best vegetables to grow for taste, ornamental value and self sufficiency. |
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2012 - New Holland - 128pp
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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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| Horticulture | Top of Page |
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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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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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2012 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 248pp
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| Landcare | Top of Page |
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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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From Seeds to Leaves
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| A Complete Guide to Growing Australian Shrubs and Trees from Seeds |
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Doug Stewart, Robin Stewart
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| A comprehensive guide to planting Australian native trees and shrubs on a small or large scale. |
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2008 - Black Inc - 176pp
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| Livestock Management | Top of Page |
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Animal Husbandry Regained
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| The Place of Farm Animals in Sustainable Agriculture |
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John Webster
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| Identifies and explains the causes and contributors to current problems in animal husbandry. |
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Jan 2013 - Earthscan - 264pp
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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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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 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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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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Get Your Goat
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| How to Keep Happy, Healthy Goats in Your Backyard, Wherever You Live |
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Brent Zimmerman
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| A comprehensive, engaging way to answer all your questions about keeping goats. |
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2011 - Quarry Books, USA - 160pp
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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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| Native | Top of Page |
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Australian Native Plants
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| The Kings Park Experience |
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Mark Webb
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| All about Western Australian plants, based on decades of research, experimentation and application at Kings Park and Botanic Garden. |
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2013 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 152pp
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500 Plants
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| Great Australian Favourites for Your Garden |
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Angus Stewart
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| 500 tried and tested native plants from one of Australia's favourite gardening authorities. |
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Nov 2012 - Allen & Unwin - 304pp
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| Reptiles & Amphibians | Top of Page |
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Field Guide to the Frogs of Queensland
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Eric Vanderduys
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| A 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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| 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 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 |
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Hardback - 9781742370835 - $49.99
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Paperback - 9781743310236 - $35.00
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A Biodynamic Manual
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| Practical Instructions for Farmers and Gardeners |
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Pierre Masson
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| A invaluable guide for all biodynamic growers to have to hand daily.
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2011 - Floris Books - 224pp
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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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2012 - Island Press, USA - 240pp
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| Techniques & Design | 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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Let's Propagate!
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| A Plant Propagation Manual for Australia |
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Angus Stewart
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| An indispensable guide to propagation for the home gardener and the nursery professional, from first principles to the latest techniques. |
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2012 - Allen & Unwin - 288pp
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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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Pest-repellent Plants
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| Organic Solutions to Garden and Household Pests |
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Penny Woodward
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| Along with an A-Z of pest-repellent plants, this edition includes many other organic solutions. |
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2012 - Hyland House - 160pp
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| Viticulture | 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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Nov 2012 - UNSW Press - 304pp
- Colour illustrations
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Wine Grapes
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| A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavours |
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Jancis Robinson, Julia Harding, Jose Vouillamoz
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| An indispensable book for every wine lover, from the world's greatest wine experts. |
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2012 - Allen Lane, UK - 1400pp
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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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2012 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 280pp
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| Weeds, Pests & Diseases | Top of Page |
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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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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
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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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