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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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| Architecture & Design | Top of Page |
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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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2011 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 296pp
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Geomaterials under the Microscope
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| A Colour Guide |
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Jeremy P Ingham
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| This is the first comprehensive guide to the petrography of geomaterials. |
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2011 - Manson Publishing, UK - 192pp
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| Biodiversity & Ecology | Top of Page |
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Reef and Rainforest
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Michael McCoy
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| A unique photographic portrayal of the plants and animals in one of the world's most biodiverse regions. |
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2010 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 256pp
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Floodplain Wetland Biota in the Murray-Darling Basin
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| Water and Habitat Requirements |
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Kerrylee Rogers, Timothy J Ralph
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| Addresses the need for an improved understanding of the biota of Australian freshwater wetlands.
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2010 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 360pp
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| Birds | Top of Page |
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Capturing the Essence
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| Techniques for Bird Artists |
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William T Cooper
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| A step by step guide to painting birds, by one of Australia's greatest living bird artists. |
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2011 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 128pp
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Stray Feathers
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| Reflections on the Structure, Behaviour and Evolution of Birds |
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Penny Olsen AM, Leo Joseph
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| Showcases some of the remarkable adaptations of Australian birds. |
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2011 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 288pp
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The Action Plan for Australian Birds 2010
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Stephen Garnett, Judit Szabo, Guy Dutson
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| The most authoritative account yet of the status of Australia's birds.
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Sep 2011 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 456pp
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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 - 376pp
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Boom and Bust
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| Bird Stories for a Dry Country |
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Libby Robin, Robert Heinsohn, Leo Joseph
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| Leading writers draw on ideas in both science and the humanities to tell the stories of birds and people in the world's driest inhabited continent. |
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2009 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 312pp
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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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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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| Education | Top of Page |
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Let's Experiment
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Paul Savage
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| An invaluable resource of 43 hands-on experiments and four classroom demonstrations designed for students aged 8 and upwards. |
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2002 - The Royal Australian Chemical Institute - 120pp
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Forensics, Fossils and Fruitbats
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| A Field Guide to Australian Scientists |
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Stephen Luntz
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| A fascinating collection of more than 70 profiles of Australian scientists from 15 fields of science. |
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2010 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 224pp
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Scientific Writing = Thinking in Words
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David Lindsay
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| Encourages scientists to write confidently and explains the principles that make communicating research easier. |
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2011 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 128pp
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| Field & Regional Guides | Top of Page |
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Plants of Western New South Wales
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GM Cunningham, WE Mulham, PL Milthorpe, JH 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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Mistletoes of Southern Australia
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David M Watson
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| The definitive authority on all 46 species of mistletoe found in southern Australia. |
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2011 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 200pp
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| Fire | Top of Page |
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Forest Phoenix
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| How a Great Forest Recovers After Wildfire |
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David Lindenmayer, David Blair, Lachlan McBurney, Sam Banks
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| The moving story of ecological forest recovery in the wet forests of Victoria following February 2009 wildfires. |
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2010 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 128pp
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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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2011 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 160pp
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Grassfires
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| Fuel, Weather and Fire Behaviour |
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Phil Cheney, Andrew Sullivan
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| The latest information from CSIRO on the behaviour and spread of fires in grasslands. |
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2008 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 160pp
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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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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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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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| Genetics & Evolution | Top of Page |
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Frozen in Time
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| Prehistoric Life in Antarctica |
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Jeffrey D Stilwell, John A Long
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| Presents a comprehensive overview of the fossil record of Antarctica framed within its changing environmental settings. |
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Oct 2011 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 248pp
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Dinosaurs in Australia
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| Mesozoic Life from the Southern Continent |
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Benjamin P Kear, Robert J Hamilton-Bruce
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| A comprehensive overview of the latest research on Australian Mesozoic faunas and floras. |
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2011 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 200pp
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Feathered Dinosaurs
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| The Origin of Birds |
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John Long, Peter Schouten
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| Dramatically brings to life all the known groups of dinosaurs that bore feathers. |
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2008 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 208pp
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| Health & Welfare | Top of Page |
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Medicine of Australian Mammals
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Larry Vogelnest, Rupert Woods
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| Presents the most up-to-date information available on the medical management of all taxa of Australian native mammals. |
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2008 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 704pp
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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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Burke and Wills
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| The Scientific Legacy of the Victorian Exploring Expedition |
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EB Joyce, DA McCann
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| Reveals for the first time the true extent and limits of the scientific achievements of the Burke and Wills Expedition. |
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2011 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 368pp
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Desert Channels
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| The Impulse to Conserve |
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Libby Robin, Chris Dickman, Mandy Martin
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| Combines art, science and history to explore the distinctive Desert Channels country of south-western Queensland. |
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2010 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 352pp
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Pictures of Time Beneath
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| Science, Heritage and the Uses of the Deep Past |
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Kirsty Douglas
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| An original perspective on our understanding of place, time, nation and science. |
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2010 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 224pp
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| Human Health | Top of Page |
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Eat Smart Stay Well
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| Power Foods That Could Save Your Life |
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Susanna Lyle
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| Provides detailed nutritional information and medical benefits on 115 common edible plants. |
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2010 - David Bateman, New Zealand - 312pp
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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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| Invertebrates | Top of Page |
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A Guide to the Katydids of Australia
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David Rentz
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| Explores this diverse group of commonly seen insects, comprising about 2000 species in Australia. |
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2010 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 224pp
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A Guide to the Beetles of Australia
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George Hangay, Paul Zborowski
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| A well-illustrated guide that provides a fascinating introduction to this huge and diverse group of insects. |
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2010 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 248pp
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The Waterbug Book
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| A Guide to the Freshwater Macroinvertebrates of Temperate Australia |
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John Gooderham, Edward Tsyrlin
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| Full of practical tips about where to find various animals, and what their presence can tell about their environment. |
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2002 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 240pp
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| Land Use & Planning | Top of Page |
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Urban Consumption
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Peter Newton
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| Explores the prospect for winding back current levels of household consumption in high income societies. |
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2011 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 304pp
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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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Demographic Change in Australia's Rural Landscapes
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| Implications for Society and the Environment |
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Gary W Luck, Digby Race, Rosemary Black
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| Examines broad and local-scale patterns of demographic change in rural landscapes. |
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2011 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 404pp
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| Landcare | 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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Sep 2011 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 184pp
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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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Aug 2011 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 96pp
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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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| Leisure & Tourism | Top of Page |
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Walks, Tracks and Trails of Victoria
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Derrick Stone
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| More than 150 of the best walks, tracks and trails in Victoria, covering the best the state has to offer. |
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2009 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 296pp
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| Livestock Management | Top of Page |
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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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| Marine Ecology & Oceanography | Top of Page |
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Australian Saltmarsh Ecology
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Neil Saintilan
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| The first comprehensive review of the ecology and management of Australian saltmarshes. |
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2009 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 248pp
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The Great Barrier Reef
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| Biology, Environment and Management |
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Pat Hutchings, Mike Kingsford, Ove Hoegh-Guldberg
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| A beautifully illustrated overview of the biological and physical attributes of the Great Barrier Reef. |
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2008 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 392pp
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Sharks
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Michael Bright
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| An accessible and vivid introduction to these fascinating and often misrepresented animals. |
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Oct 2011 - The Natural History Museum, London - 128pp
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Sharks and Rays of Australia
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Peter R Last, John D Stevens
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| The classic reference, fully illustrated in colour with detailed species descriptions and location maps, now available in a magnificent second edition. |
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2009 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 656pp
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The Biology of Squat Lobsters
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Gary C B Poore, Shane T Ahyong, Joanne Taylor
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| Brings together current thinking on this diverse group of marine decapod crustaceans. |
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2011 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 384pp
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| Mining & Resource Management | Top of Page |
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Minerals, Metals and Sustainability
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| Meeting Future Material Needs |
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W.J. Rankin
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| Examines the role of minerals in modern society and the implications of sustainable development for the minerals industry. |
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Sep 2011 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 440pp
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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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Soil Chemical Methods - Australasia
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George E Rayment, David J Lyons
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| Describes over 200 laboratory and field chemical tests relevant to Australasia and beyond. |
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2010 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 520pp
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Regolith Science
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Keith Scott, Colin Pain
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| A comprehensive reference on regolith geoscience for geology, geography and soil science graduates. |
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2009 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 472pp
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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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Resilience and Transformation
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| Preparing Australia for Uncertain Futures |
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Steven Cork
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| Explores what factors contribute to Australia's resilience, what trends are apparent, and what actions are required to better prepare us. |
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2010 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 216pp
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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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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
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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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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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| Wildlife | Top of Page |
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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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Oct 2011 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 112pp
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A Bush Capital Year
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| A Natural History of the Canberra Region |
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Ian Fraser, Peter Marsack
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| Follows a year in the nature reserves, rural and suburban areas of the ACT. |
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2011 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 232pp
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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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Sep 2011 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 160pp
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Reptiles of the NSW Murray Catchment
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| A Guide to Their Identification, Ecology and Conservation |
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Damian Michael, David Lindenmayer
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| An easy to use field guide for identifying the 80 reptile species currently known to occur in the Murray catchment area of New South Wales. |
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2010 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 248pp
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Field Guide to the Frogs of Australia
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Michael J Tyler, Frank Knight
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| This revised and updated guide provides concise accounts of all the known frogs of Australia. |
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Oct 2011 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 200pp
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What Makes a Good Farm for Wildlife?
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David B Lindenmayer
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| Brings together extensive scientific learning on what makes a good farm for biodiversity. |
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2011 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 176pp
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