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 Architecture | Top of Page |
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Ecopolis
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| Architecture and Cities for a Changing Climate |
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Paul F Downton
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| A book about cities, ecology and climate change written by one of Australia’s leading advocates and pioneers of sustainable architecture. |
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2009 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 628pp
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| Biodiversity & Ecology | Top of Page |
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The Ecological World View
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Charles Krebs
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| Examines how the natural world works and how humans interact with the planet’s natural ecosystems. |
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2008 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 592pp
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| Birds | Top of Page |
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Parrots of the World
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Joseph M Forshaw,
Frank Knight
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| A stunningly illustrated, easy-to-use field guide to all 356 species and well-differentiated subspecies of parrots. |
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2010 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 336pp
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Invisible Connections
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| Why Migrating Shorebirds Need the Yellow Sea |
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Phil Battley,
Brian McCaffery,
Danny Rogers,
Jae-Sang Hong,
Nial Moores,
Ju Yung-Ki,
Jan Lewis,
Theunis Piersma,
Jan van de Kam
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| Shorebird migration is one of nature's most spectacular phenomena, creating surprising links between countries, habitats and people. |
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2010 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 160pp
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| Building | Top of Page |
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| Chemistry | 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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| Climate | Top of Page |
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Managing Climate Change
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| Papers from the Greenhouse 2009 Conference |
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Imogen Jubb,
Paul Holper,
Wenju Cai
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| Provides an important snapshot of the issues presented at the Greenhouse 2009 conference. |
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2010 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 296pp
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| Ecology & Management | Top of Page |
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Temperate and Boreal Rainforests of the World
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| Ecology and Conservation |
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Dominick A DellaSala
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| Brings together leading scientists from around the world to describe the ecology and conservation of these lesser-known rainforests. |
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2010 -
Island Press, USA - 336pp
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| Environmental Management | Top of Page |
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Contested Country
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| Local and Regional Natural Resources Management in Australia |
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Marcus B Lane,
Cathy Robinson,
Bruce Taylor
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| Leading researchers critically review Australia's environmental management over the past decade. |
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2009 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 264pp
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| Farm Management | Top of Page |
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Financial Management for Agribusiness
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WJ Obst,
R Graham,
G Christie
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| Presents a practical approach to financial decision making for all those involved in agribusiness. |
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2007 -
Landlinks Press - 360pp
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| Fish | Top of Page |
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Field Guide to Australian Sharks and Rays
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RK Daley,
JD Stevens,
PR Last,
GK Yearsley
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| A user-friendly guide including full colour illustrations, distribution maps and descriptions. |
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2002 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 88pp
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Sharks and Rays of Borneo
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Peter R Last,
William T White,
Janine N Caira,
Dharmadi ,
Fahmi ,
Kirsten Jensen,
Annie P K Lim,
B Mabel Manjaji-Matsumoto,
Gavin J P Naylor,
John J Pogonoski,
John D Stevens,
Gordon K Yearsley
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| The first comprehensive reference on the sharks and rays of Borneo. |
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2010 -
CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research - 304pp
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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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| 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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| Ideas & Issues | Top of Page |
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Open Science
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| Sharing Knowledge in the Global Century |
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Julian Cribb,
Tjempaka Sari
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| Practical advice on how to communicate science effectively with different audiences. |
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2010 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 232pp
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| Invertebrates | Top of Page |
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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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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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Arachnids
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Jan Beccaloni
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| The definitive guide to the world's spiders, ticks and scorpions. |
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2009 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 320pp
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Dust Mites
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Matthew J Colloff
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| A landmark reference work for those with an involvement or interest in house dust mite research. |
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2009 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 600pp
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| Landcare | Top of Page |
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Managing and Conserving Grassy Woodlands
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S McIntyre,
JG McIvor,
KM Heard
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| Describes principles that will enable landholders to maintain or increase productivity without compromising ecological sustainability. |
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2004 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 264pp
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| Leisure & Tourism | Top of Page |
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| Livestock Management | Top of Page |
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| Mammals & Marsupials | Top of Page |
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Introduced Mammals of the World
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| Their History, Distribution and Influence |
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John L Long
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| A comprehensive account of over 300 mammal species introduced by humans with extensive details on the fate and impact of these introductions. |
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2003 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 612pp
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| Natural Resources | Top of Page |
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Towards Forest Sustainability
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David Lindenmayer,
Jerry Franklin
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| A collection of practical essays by some of the world’s leading forest ecologists and managers. |
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2003 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 244pp
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Integrated Mission-directed Research
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| Experiences from Environmental and Natural Resource Management |
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Wendy Proctor
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| Provides methods, case studies and lessons on the integration of different fields of scientific research. |
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2010 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 220pp
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| Pathology | Top of Page |
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Diseases and Pathogens of Eucalypts
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PJ Keane,
GA Kile,
FD Podger,
BN Brown
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| A comprehensive review of our current knowledge of the health and diseases of eucalypts. |
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2000 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 576pp
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| Physiology & Chemistry | Top of Page |
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Plant Structure
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| A Colour Guide |
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James D Mauseth,
Bryan G Bowes
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| A concise, fundamental guide to understanding plant structure containing superb colour photographs and drawings. |
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2008 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 288pp
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| Planning & Design | Top of Page |
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Transitions
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| Pathways Towards Sustainable Urban Development in Australia |
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Peter W Newton
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| An in-depth introduction to important social and political issues around the future of city planning for the next generation. |
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2008 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 712pp
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| Reptiles & Amphibians | Top of Page |
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Spectacular Snakes of Australia
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Michael Cermak
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| A real treat for any snake lover, richly illustrated with exceptional photographs. |
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2008 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 128pp
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Frogs and Toads
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Chris Mattison
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| Comprehensive guide to the 49 recognised families of frogs and toads. |
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2011 -
The Natural History Museum, London - 192pp
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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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| Sustainability | Top of Page |
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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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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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Agroforestry for Natural Resource Management
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Ian Nuberg,
Brendan George,
Rowan Reid
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| Illustrates the principles underlying the integration of trees into landscapes for environmental and productive purposes. |
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2009 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 360pp
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| Water | Top of Page |
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Managing Water for Australia
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| The Social and Institutional Challenges |
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Karen Hussey,
Stephen Dovers
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| Addresses major challenges in implementing required reforms in Australian water policy and management. |
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2007 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 176pp
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| Weeds, Pests & Diseases | Top of Page |
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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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| Wildlife | Top of Page |
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Australasian Nature Photography
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| ANZANG Seventh 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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2010 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 104pp
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Wildlife of the Box-Ironbark Country
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Chris Tzaros
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| A comprehensive guide to the mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians that live in this unique habitat. |
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2005 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 256pp
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Dingo
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Brad Purcell
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| A fresh perspective and enlightened view about dingoes and dingo management. |
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2010 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 176pp
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