Vietnam Remembered Updated Edition. This book makes the first real assessment of what the Vietnam War meant, on the battlefields and in Australia. When the first Australian troops landed on Vietnamese soil, the significance of the conflict was scarcely realised - but in time it was to affect not only tens of thousands of Australians who served in Vietnam, but an extraordinary cross-section of people at home. Debate about the war continues two decades later - and this book provides the vital answers about how Australia got involved in America's war; what happened to our troops in Vietnam; the w... View More...
A comprehensive pocket-sized guide to the birds of Brisbane. This pocket companion is just the thing for any avid Brisbane bird-watcher. From frogmouths to falcons and crows to cockatoos, this little book contains images, calls and behaviours of every bird you're likely to find in and around Brisbane. 68 pages. View More...
An introduction to the birds that frequent Moreton Bay's estuarine wetlands, and the more common and notable species seen offshore and in surrounding habitats. 68 pages. View More...
Australia has almost 220 species of frogs and new species are still being discovered each year. This comprehensive guide to more than 50 species includes information on introduced frogs and toads and some handy hints on frog-watching. This pocket sized identification guide will enable you to identify frogs, their habitats and calls. View More...
Travel on a journey which weaves a path through the stories of the Scenic Rim's original inhabitants, the first European explorers and settlers to the changing face of the region's industries and towns today. A great introduction to the Scenic Rim's fascinating indigenous, colonial and contemporary history. 68 pages. View More...
The Great Barrier Reef is one of the world's last great wilderness areas. Its unique environment supports an astonishing and almost unequalled biodiversity, from microscopic plankton to whales. The human history of the Reef is no less intriguing. Indigenous Australians have known the Reef for millennia and their Dreaming stories offer tantalising glimpses of a truly ancient world. Europeans first encountered the Reef some 500 years ago, but have only recently begun to understand its almost unimaginable complexity. This book weaves these equally vibrant strands of natural and cultural heritage ... View More...
This pocket-sized guide takes readers through lush rainforests, across high mountain peaks and onto the lowland plains of the Scenic Rim. It includes some of Queensland's best known national parks and reserves. 68 pages. View More...
The high mountains of the Scenic Rim in South-East Queensland has been a refuge for flora and fauna since the last ice age. Many rare and endangered species are found in this region which borders Queensland and Northern New South Wales. A pocket sized guide to the wildlife living in one of Queensland's great natural treasure troves. 68 pages. View More...
This pocket sized companion covers almost 50 species of raptors living in Southern Queensland. This is an invaluable reference for bird watchers around Australia. View More...
The only A7V left in the world surviving from World War 1. Called 'Mephisto' by the German Army. This pocket companion contains everything you need to know about the only surviving A7V Mephisto tank, housed at the Queensland Museum. From technical specifications to service history, it's the next best thing to being in the drivers seat! A comprehensive pocket-sized guide to the German WWI tank, the A7V Mephisto. 68 pages. View More...
A comprehensive pocket-sized guide to the wilderness of Caboolture and its surrounds. This pocket companion holds everything you need to know about the wild areas of Caboolture. The plants, animals and ecosystem of one of Queensland's undiscovered environmental wonders are all contained in this miniature guide. 72 pages. View More...
"A beautiful reminder that fairy tales are at their best when they illuminate the precarious balance between lighthearted childhood and the darkness and danger of adulthood." "School Library Journal"(starred review) Elena Rudina lives in the impoverished Russian countryside, and there is no food. But then a train arrives in the village, a train carrying a cornucopia of food, untold wealth, and a noble family destined to visit the Tsar in Saint Petersburg a family that includes Ekaterina, a girl of Elena s age. When the two girls lives collide, an adventure is set in motion, an escapade that in... View More...
This title features nine beautiful homeware projects in the popular Arts and Crafts style. Each project systematically builds upon skills or techniques learned in the previous chapter. It includes a section on key construction methods and an historical overview of the Arts & Crafts movement. The Arts and Crafts style is one of the most popular and enduring in woodworking. Featuring nine beautiful projects of varying difficulty, Arts & Crafts Furniture Projects will appeal to the beginning as well as to the seasoned woodworker. The book will build readers' skills whilst outfitting their homes w... View More...
The life and times of Australian Bushrangers has long been a fascination for many readers, both in Australia and abroad. Bushranger Tracks is possibly the most comprehensive record of bushranger sites ever published. The fascinating journey into Bushranger history begins at a farm at Boorolite near Mansfield in Victoria where the author came face to face with the Kelly story. About the Author: Greg Powell is a vice president with FMI Capital Advisors, Inc., FMI Corporation's Investment Banking subsidiary. View More...
Ford Falcon XE, Ford Fairmont XE, Fairlane ZK, 1982, 1983, 1984, 6 Cyclinder Service and Repair Manual. Covers Sedans, Wagons, Utilities and Vans with 6 cylinder 3.3Lt to 4.1Lt engines including fuel injection models. View More...
Panel Beating & Car Restoration (11th Edition) is an Australian publication that is authoritative on all aspects of panel beating and vehicle restoration.
Sixty years experience in the panel beating field of the motor industry has enabled Donald Wait to write authoritatively on all aspects of panel beating and vehicle restoration. Featured are the guidelines basic to repairing damaged panels. Such skills are also essential when sectioned repairs to valuable panels are required.
Contents:
PART 1 - Panel Beating & Collision Repair
? Hand Tools & safety
? Bench Tools & Shop Equipment
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Gregory's aftermarket workshop manual for Subaru Liberty (Legacy outside Australia), Outback and Forester models built from 1998 to 2006. NOTE: The Liberty model is referred to as the legacy in the text. Engines covered are: 2.5-litre (2457cc) horizontally opposed SOHC per bank 16-valve 4-cylinder petrol (pre-2006) 2.5-litre (2457cc) horizontally opposed SOHC per bank 16-valve 4-cylinder petrol with variable valve timing (2006) 2.5-litre (2457cc) turbocharged horizontally opposed DOHC per bank 16-valve 4-cylinder petrol with variable valve timing Transmissions described are: 5-speed manual 4-s... View More...