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Australasian Nature Photography
ANZANG Sixth Collection
South Australian Museum
Showcases the best photographs of animals, plants and landscapes taken in Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and New Guinea.
Oct 2009 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 144pp - Colour photographs
Paperback - 9780643097193 -    $39.95
 


Walks, Tracks and Trails of Victoria
Derrick Stone
More than 150 of the best walks, tracks and trails in Victoria, covering the best the state has to offer.
2009 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 296pp - Colour photographs
Paperback - 9780643095878 -    $44.95
 

Field Guides

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Field Guide to the Frogs of Australia
Michael J Tyler, Frank Knight
A fully illustrated guide to all the known frogs of Australia.
2009 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 200pp - Colour illustrations
PVC cover - 9780643092440 -    $49.95
 


The Complete Field Guide to Stick and Leaf Insects of Australia
Paul D. Brock, Jack W. Hasenpusch
The first book on Australian phasmids for nearly 200 years.
2009 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 216pp - Colour photographs
Paperback - 9780643094185 -    $44.95
 


The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia
Günther Theischinger, John Hawking
A full-colour, comprehensive guide to the dragonflies of Australia.
2006 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 376pp - Colour photographs
Paperback - 9780643090736 -    $49.95
 


The Complete Field Guide to Butterflies of Australia
Michael F Braby
The first complete field guide to all butterfly species on Australia’s mainland and its remote islands.
2004 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 352pp - Colour photographs
Paperback - 9780643090279 -    $44.95
 

Wildlife

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Wildlife of Australia
Louise Egerton, Jiri Lochman
There is nothing to beat the extraordinary wildlife of Australia.
Sep 2009 - Allen & Unwin - 448pp - Colour photographs
Hardback - 9781741149975 -    $60.00
 


Arachnids
Jan Beccaloni
The definitive guide to the world's spiders, ticks and scorpions.
Sep 2009 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 320pp - Colour photographs
Hardback - 9780643096974 -    $69.95
 


Life in the Cape York Rainforest
Robert Heinsohn, Michael Cermak
A guide for a greater understanding of the unique attributes of our Cape York rainforests.
2008 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 104pp - Colour photographs
Paperback - 9780643095014 -    $29.95
 


Spectacular Snakes of Australia
Michael Cermak
A real treat for any snake lover, richly illustrated with exceptional photographs.
2008 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 128pp - Colour photographs
Paperback - 9780643095946 -    $39.95
 


Boom and Bust
Bird Stories for a Dry Country
Libby Robin, Robert Heinsohn, Leo Joseph
Winner of the 2009 Whitley Medal, Boom and Bust explores bird species and their survival in our dry country.
2009 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 312pp
Hardback - 9780643096066 -    $39.95
 


Sharks and Rays of Australia
Peter R Last, John D Stevens
The classic reference, fully illustrated in colour with detailed species descriptions and location maps, now available in a magnificent second edition.
2009 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 656pp - Colour illustrations
Hardback - 9780643094574 -    $120.00
 

Gardening

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Sustainable Gardens
Rob Cross and Roger Spencer
Written for home gardeners, professional horticulturists, landscapers, and all those passionate about cultivated landscapes, this book examines the steps we can take towards harmonising gardening activity with the cycles of nature.
Jan 2009 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 352pp
Paperback - 9780643094222 -    $29.95
 


Fabulous Food from Every Small Garden
Mary Horsfall
A practical guide to growing different types of food at home in even the smallest of spaces.
Aug 2009 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 232pp - Colour illustrations
Paperback - 9780643095977 -    $39.95
 


Good Gardens with Less Water
Kevin Handreck
Presents easy-to-understand advice on how to care for garden soils and grow good quality plants even under the toughest of conditions.
2008 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 176pp - Colour photographs
Paperback - 9780643094703 -    $29.95
 


Grafting and Budding
A Practical Guide for Fruit and Nut Plants and Ornamentals
WJ Lewis, D Alexander
A comprehensive and practical guide on all of the grafting techniques the professional and home gardener is likely to need.
2008 - Landlinks Press - 112pp - Illustrations
Paperback - 9780643093973 -    $29.95
 


Creating Your Eco-Friendly Garden
Mary Horsfall
How to develop an environmentally friendly garden for little cost.
2008 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 168pp - Colour photographs
Paperback - 9780643094949 -    $29.95
 



Discovering Vegetables, Herbs and Spices
Susanna Lyle
A comprehensive guide to the cultivation, uses and health benefits of over 200 food-producing plants.
2009 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 480pp
Hardback - 9780643095564 -    $79.95
 
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Discovering Fruit and Nuts
Susanna Lyle
A comprehensive guide to the cultivation, uses and health benefits of over 300 food producing plants.
2006 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 480pp
Hardback - 9780643093218 -    $79.95
 

CSIRO Guides

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The CSIRO Home Energy Saving Handbook
Dr John Wright, Dr Peter Osman, Peta Ashworth
Shows us exactly what we can all do as individuals to cut our energy use without cutting back on our lifestyles.
Sep 2009 - Pan Macmillan Australia - 240pp
Paperback - 9781405039611 -    $30.00
 


The CSIRO Wellbeing Plan for Kids
CSIRO
A complete guide to helping your children on the road to a lifetime of good health.
Sep 2009 - Penguin - 288pp
Paperback - 9780143008743 -    $34.95
 


The CSIRO Healthy Heart Program
Manny Noakes, Peter Clifton
Your comprehensive guide to the CSIRO's CLIP (Complete Lifestyle Program) eating and exercise plan.
2008 - Penguin - 288pp
Paperback - 9780143009047 -    $34.95
 


The CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet Book 2
Dr Manny Noakes, Dr Peter Clifton
Companion volume to the phenomenally successful The CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet.
2006 - Penguin - 240pp - Colour photographs
Paperback - 9780143005001 -    $34.95
 


The CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet
Manny Noakes, Peter Clifton
Developed by CSIRO, the Total Wellbeing Diet is a long-term eating plan that will make you feel good and might even prolong your life.
2005 - Penguin - 220pp - Colour photographs
Paperback - 9780143004141 -    $34.95
 

Manage Your Property

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Essential Bushfire Safety Tips
Joan Webster
Lists over 2000 tips to help you make an effective bushfire plan.
2008 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 124pp
Small Paperback - 9780643095359 -    $29.95
 


Chainsaw Operator's Manual
Chainsaw Safety, Maintenance and Cross-cutting Techniques
ForestWorks
The ultimate guide to basic chainsaw operating techniques covering safety, maintenance and cross-cutting.
Oct 2009 - Landlinks Press - 64pp - Colour photographs
Paperback - 9780643097414 -    $24.95
 


Planting Wetlands and Dams
A Practical Guide to Wetland Design, Construction and Propagation
Nick Romanowski
A step-by-step, plain language guide to the creation of conditions in which wetland plants will thrive.
2009 - Landlinks Press - 168pp - Colour illustrations
Paperback - 9780643096363 -    $59.95
 


Horse Sense
The Guide to Horse Care in Australia and New Zealand
Peter Huntington, Jane Myers, Elizabeth Owens
A comprehensive guide to horse care in Australia and New Zealand.
2004 - Landlinks Press - 352pp - Colour photographs
Paperback - 9780643065987 -    $69.95
 

Our Environment

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Ten Commitments
Reshaping the Lucky Country's Environment
David Lindenmayer, Stephen Dovers, Molly Harriss Olson, Steve Morton
Leading environmental thinkers speak on environmental issues facing Australia.
2008 - CSIRO PUBLISHING - 264pp
Paperback - 9780643095854 -    $29.95
 


Climate Change
What can you do about it
Paul Holper and Simon Torok
We can all make a difference in lessening the severity and impact of climate change.
2008 - CSIRO PUBLISHING / Pan Macmillan Australia - 216pp
Paperback - 9781405038782 -    $29.95
 
 

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