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Artful Rainwater Design
Stuart Echols,
Eliza Pennypacker
The go-to resource for creatively designing stormwater systems.
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The Atlas of Climate Change
Kirstin Dow,
Thomas E. Downing
The updated third edition of this of this highly acclaimed atlas on climate change.
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The Atlas of Coasts and Oceans
Don Hinrichsen
Considers the impact of climate change, industrial growth, tourism, pollution and over-fishing as well as the steps being taken towards conservation.
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Australia's Water Resources
John Pigram
This book explores the recent profound reorientation of attitudes and relationships to water in Australia.
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Australian Alps
Deirdre Slattery
A fascinating, illustrated guide introducing the highest mountains, their climate, geology and soils, plants and animals and their human history.
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Australian Garden Rescue
Mary Horsfall
How to rescue your garden if it has been damaged by natural phenomena, pest attacks or prolonged neglect.
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Beyond Drought
Linda Courtenay Botterill,
Melanie Fisher
Challenges the traditional view of drought as a natural disaster, advocating a policy approach based on risk management.
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Blue Urbanism
Timothy Beatley
Exploring issues ranging from urban design and land use, to resource extraction and renewable energy, to educating urbanites about the wonders of marine life.
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Chasing Water
Brian Ritcher
A cohesive and complete story of water scarcity: where it is happening, what is causing it, and how it can be addressed.
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Coral Reefs and Climate Change
Craig Reid,
Justin Marshall,
Dave Logan,
Diana Kleine,
Angela Dean
This second edition has been edited and fully updated to include the latest scientific findings and focuses on coral reefs, the abundance of life within them and the impacts of climate change.
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Desert Lake
Mandy Martin,
John Carty,
Kim Mahood,
Steve Morton
A visual and descriptive portrait of Paruku (Lake Gregory), enriched by Indigenous knowledge and the connecting medium of art.
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Desert Science
Steve Morton,
Libby Robin,
Mike Smith
Investigates how Australians see their desert lands, how this has changed over time and how desert scientists from the rest of the world regard the distinctive desert country in Australia.
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Double Helix Issue 08
Issue eight of Double Helix is diving deep under the sea: get to know our fishy friends, build sandcastles, and uncover the origins of the Moon.
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Dry Times
Mark Stafford Smith,
Julian Cribb
Deserts can teach us new ways to live, manage scarce resources, cope with a harsh climate, isolation and a lack of water and energy.
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Ecohydrology
Derek Eamus,
Tom Hatton,
Peter Cook,
Christine Colvin
Explains the links between vegetation using ecophysiological knowledge, and the movement, availability and location of water in Australian landscapes.
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The Ecological World View
Charles Krebs
Examines how the natural world works and how humans interact with the planet’s natural ecosystems.
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Ecology of Australian Temperate Reefs
Scoresby Shepherd,
Graham Edgar
Describes the ecology of important elements of southern Australian sub-tidal reef flora and fauna, and the underlying ecological principles.
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Flood Country
Emily O'Gorman
Explores the different ways in which floods have been understood and managed in the inland since Australia’s colonisation.
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Gift Vouchers
Are you looking for a book to give as a present, but aren’t sure what to choose?
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The Gold Coast Transformed
Tor Hundloe,
Bridgette McDougall,
Craig Page
Looks at the impacts of environmentally destructive development on the Gold Coast's beaches, wildlife, and terrestrial and marine environments.
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Indicators of Catchment Health
J Walker,
DJ Reuter
Discusses tools that science has so far developed for benchmarking and monitoring the condition of the land and water resources in the catchments.
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Irrigation: Measuring and Monitoring
Efficient irrigation systems measure and monitor water use. This book makes sure water losses are kept to a minimum, while keeping the crop or pasture growing with no moisture stress.
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Irrigation: Scheduling
Learn about planning when and how much water to apply to a crop to achieve crop production or a particular quality.
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Irrigation: System and Pump Selection
This publication covers selecting the irrigation system that is best for your enterprise. It will also help you to select, operate and maintain your pumping equipment.
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Landscape Logic
Allan Curtis,
Anthony Jakeman,
James McKee,
Ted Lefroy
Case studies examine the effectiveness of environmental programs to improve our waterways, soils and natural vegetation.
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Living in a Warmer World
Jim Salinger
Readable, relevant and fascinating, this book examines how our changing climate will affect our everyday lives through access to food, water and even land, and how this will also impact on our health.
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Living Waters
Nick Romanowski
More than a natural history, this book explains the underlying forces that drive ecological change and movement in Australian wetlands.
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Managing Arsenic in the Environment
Ravi Naidu,
Euan Smith,
Gary Owens,
Prosun Bhattacharya,
Peter Nadebaum
An authorative overview of arsenic contamination, its impacts and the latest risk management and remediation strategies.
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Managing Water for Australia
Karen Hussey,
Stephen Dovers
Addresses major challenges in implementing required reforms in Australian water policy and management.
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Melbourne's Water Catchments
James Viggers,
David Lindenmayer,
Haylee Weaver
Charts the unique history of the Melbourne water catchments and water supply.
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Out of the Scientist's Garden
Richard Stirzaker
The garden is the lens through which we can explore how the world can manage water and feed itself.
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Plankton
Iain M Suthers,
David Rissik
A comprehensive introduction to the biology and ecology of plankton.
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Reef Fishes
Michelle Brayshaw
A photographic guide to the most stunning fish of the Great Barrier Reef.
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Responding to Climate Change
Paul Burton
Describes the challenges confronting a rapidly growing coastal region that is vulnerable to climate change.
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Running Out?
Ruth Morgan
An engrossing environmental history that offers a new understanding of the past, this book questions our way of life as we approach an uncertain future in a drying climate.
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Ten Commitments Revisited
David Lindenmayer,
Stephen Dovers,
Steve Morton
A must read follow up to the highly successful Ten Commitments book.
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Ten Commitments
David Lindenmayer,
Stephen Dovers,
Molly Harriss Olson,
Steve Morton
Leading environmental thinkers speak on environmental issues facing Australia.
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Urban Consumption
Peter Newton
Explores the prospect for winding back current levels of household consumption in high income societies.
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Urban Stormwater
Victorian Stormwater Committee
These guidelines have been designed to meet the needs of people involved in the planning, design or management of urban land uses or stormwater drainage systems.
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The Value of Water in a Drying Climate
Tor Hundloe,
Christine Crawford
This timely book establishes a template for all types of resource allocation disputes, whether in Australia or overseas.
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Water Ethics
David Groenfeldt
Introduces the idea that ethics are an intrinsic dimension of any water policy, program, or practice.
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The Water Footprint of Modern Consumer Society
Arjen Hoekstra
Shows how the water footprint concept can be used to quantify and map the water use behind consumption and how it can guide reduction of water use to a sustainable level.
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Water Policy in Australia
Lin Crase
Presents a comprehensive account of the country’s critical water issues and provides expert perspectives from behavioral and institutional economists, engineers, hydrologists, sociologists, and water law specialists.
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Water
Ian Prosser
The latest information from CSIRO, providing a clear picture of the water challenges and prospects facing Australia.
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The Waterbug Book
John Gooderham,
Edward Tsyrlin
Full of practical tips about where to find various animals, and what their presence can tell about their environment.
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Waterwise House and Garden
Allan Windust
Shows how we can contribute to conserving water, our most precious resource, in our home and garden.
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Where River Meets Sea
Lynne Turner,
Dieter Tracey,
Jan Tilden,
William Dennison
Details the health, geography, science, management and ecological functions of these unique coastal waterways.
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