100 Australian BirdsGeorgia Angus, foreword by Professor Tim Flannery A beautifully illustrated and jargon-free guide for the new generations of Australian birdwatchers. 100 Australian Birds is a beginner s guide to the world of birdwatching. From the outside, this strange hobby of birdwatching appears to consist of sizeable camera lenses, khaki pants that are pulled…
Rob Sainsbury Rob Sainsbury has had a keen interest in Western Australian flora since the early 1980 s. This book is the fourth in a series of field guides on Western Australian flora written over a number of years. This book focuses on a selection of Western Australian plants from the plant family Myrtaceae or…
A Jewel in the Crown of a Global Biodiversity HotspotEdited by Hans Lambers with cover illustration by Philippa Nikulinsky. South-western Australia is a region of exquisite landscapes and unique plants, animals and fungi. It was recognised in the 2000s as one of the world s biodiversity hotspots, based on its highly diverse, endemic and threatened…
A Joy Forever: The Story of Kings Park and Botanic GardenDr Dorothy Erickson A Joy Forever , written by Western Australian historian Dr Dorothy Erickson, details the history of Kings Park. From its early establishment to becoming the most visited tourist destination in Western Australia, an internationally-respected research facility and the State s symbol of…
Australia s WestRichard Woldendorp Now in its third edition, Australia s West is Richard Woldendorp s most impressive and sought after hardcover photographic book. Breathtaking and varied, the new edition reflects recent changes in Western Australia s natural and built environments and showcases the beauty and drama of the state s vast landscapes. About the…
Australian Forest Woods: Characteristics, Uses and IdentificationMorris Lake A comprehensive guide to 130 of the most significant Australian forest trees and their wood. The introductory sections introduce the reader to the uniqueness and usefulness of forest trees. The book examines the forest tree species and their wood with photographs, botanical descriptions and a summary of…
Banksia Woodlands: A Restoration Guide for the Swan Coastal PlainJason C. Stevens, Deanna P. Rokich, Vernon J. Newton, Russell L. Barrett and Kingsley W. Dixon (editors) Banksia woodlands represent an important part of the rich fabric of Southwest Australia’s biodiversity. Their close proximity to the sprawling Perth Metropolitan Region has seen losses of 60% of…
Jeremy Boot This book features 28 beautifully reproduced paintings carefully chosen from a selection of recent works representing a broad range of our most familiar and iconic bird varieties. Gold Medal winner in the 2011 Printing Industry Awards
Alton WalleyIllustrated by Sandy Fordham, Rosalie Okely and Richard Walley Chunyart had dreamed of this day since he was a little boy. He was finally old enough to go hunting with his dad. A young Nyoongar boy called Chunyart is taking his first journey towards becoming a man. He has much to learn from his…
Colour Guide to Spring Wildflowers of Western Australia: Part 1 – Kalbarri and the GoldfieldsEddy Wajon This book is the first guide to Western Australian wildflowers which groups the flowers by colour rather than by family, genus or area. Each plant is described in very simple, clear, non-technical terms. This book is designed for those…
Colour Guide to Spring Wildflowers of Western Australia: Part 2 – Perth and the SouthwestEddy Wajon This book is the first guide to Western Australian wildflowers which groups the flowers by colour rather than by family, genus or area. Each plant is described in very simple, clear, non-technical terms. This book is designed for those…
Colour Guide to Spring Wildflowers of Western Australia: Part 3 – Esperance and the WheatbeltEddy Wajon The third in a series of guides to Western Australian wildflowers which groups the flowers by colour rather than by family or genus. Each plant is described in very simple, clear, non-technical terms. This book is designed for those…
Colour Guide to Spring Wildflowers of Western Australia: Part 4 – Exmouth and the PilbaraEddy Wajon This book is the fourth in a series of guides to Western Australian wildflowers that groups the flowers by colour rather than family or genus. Wildflowers of the same colour are grouped together and each plant is described in…
Simon Nevill In Western Australia, one of the richest flora regions of the world, botanists to date have identified over 10,000 vascular plants. It is understandable that a visitor to this huge state would find the quantity and variation of wildflowers simply overwhelming. This small publication attempts to illustrate some of the more easily identifiable…
Cooking with the Oldest Foods on Earth: Australian Native Foods Recipes and SourcesJohn Newton WINNER of the 2020 Gourmand Award for Innovation Native produce business is booming and it s about to enter a new phase — Australian native ingredients are beginning to turn up in growers markets and even local supermarkets. From Warrigal greens…
Country: Future Fire, Future FarmingBruce Pascoe and William Leonard Gammage, edited by Margo Neale What do you need to know to prosper as a people for at least 65,000 years? The First Knowledges series provides a deeper understanding of the expertise and ingenuity of Indigenous Australians. For millennia, Indigenous Australians harvested this continent in ways…