First published in 1994, The Complete Guide to Finding the Birds of Australia was the first ever book of its type in Australia - a complete guide to locating every resident bird species in Australia, plus suplementary information on where to finnd rarities, migratory species and logistical information. This fully revised second edition expands on the best-selling appeal of the first, describing the best-known sites for all of Australia's endemic birds, plus vagrants and regular migrants such as seabirds and shorebirds. It covers all states and territories, and is the first guide to include ... View More...
Covering almost 1,100 species, often with multiple images for important life stages, this field guide represents the most comprehensive collection of the tropical fishes found on Australian reefs, including the Great Barrier Reef, Coral Sea, Ningaloo Reef, Lord Howe Island and Norfolk Island. Many of the species covered are also found widely throughout the Indo- Pacific, from the Red Sea, up to Japan and across to French Polynesia, and travellers will also find this book handy, particularly for popular tropical South Pacific destinations. Authors Rick Stuart-Smith, Graham Edgar, Andrew Green a... View More...
Orbiting the Delphinus star 2380, the great black starship was unlike any seen before. Larger than a small planetoid, the product of a time and place unknown, the drifting starship was a technological marvel. Kier, the Starkahn of Rhada, was the first man to sight the ship and to discover its strange cargo - a silver-eyed alien girl locked in a time capsule, perhaps for centuries. When he freed the girl, the Delphinus star exploded. The starship vanished into space. And a dark, inconceivable danger was unleashed - for Kier of Rhada had triggered a death machine into action. The massive d... View More...
Pelmen the Powershaper was over his head in trouble. Trouble was nothing new to him, but this time it was too much. His beloved Serphimera had left him without a word of farewell. His old rival, the sorceress Mar-Yilot, had vowed to kill him and his friend Dorlyth mod Karis. Ngandib-Mar, seat of the Power Pelmen obeyed, was on the brink of bitter internal war, and Chaomonous was again threatening to invade. Even the formerly peaceful tugoliths were marching into Ngandib-Mar to wreak slaughter and destruction. Now young Rosha mod Dorlyth was trying to get into the High Fortress to confront the ... View More...
Beware the Dragon! The dragon was divided! Its two heads, Vicia and Heinox, were fighting for control of its massive body. For centuries, it had sat quietly at Dragonsgate, content with its tribute of slaves for food. Now it took to the air, burning villages at random throughout the Three Lands to vent its rage and confusion. With Dragonsgate open for the passage of armies, war and chaos beset all the Lands. It was all the fault of Pelmen the player, who had confused the heads to gain escape for himself and the Princess Bronwynn. Pelmen the player, Pelmen the powershaper--now Pelmen the Prophe... View More...
A new power is stirring... The Imperial House of Chaomonous was awake again. For a thousand years, while the two-headed dragon barred magic from the Golden Kingdom, the castle had slept. But now the dragon is dead, and the castle has awoken... The throne has been usurped by Queen Ligne, while the rightful heir, Princess Bronwynn, has been locked in the dungeons. And now - to make matters worse - brutal slaver Admon Faye has invaded its lower depths. The realm of Lamath is in great tumult. But where is the powershaper, the wizard of ancient magic who could understand its warnings? Only P... View More...
Great old school games in cool retro packaging. Belt out a tune on a recorder, impress your friends with your amazing juggling or play dominoes with the entire family. Each kit comes complete with all components and instruction booklets. For ages 5+ View More...
This is Les Norton at his worst and Robert G. Barrett at his best - as a columnist, feature writer and short-story teller. In this collection, as well as more great Les Norton stories, Robert G. Barrett offers his views on getting published, getting famous, getting the dole, and getting a date. About the Author: Robert G. Barrett was raised in Sydney's Bondi where he worked mainly as a butcher. After 30 years he moved to Terrigal on the Central Coast of New South Wales. Robert appeared in a number of films and TV commercials but preferred to concentrate on his writing career. He died 20 ... View More...
The Greek Myths is the definitive and comprehensive edition of Robert Graves' classic imaginative and poetic retelling of the Greek myths. 'Icarus disobeyed his father's instructions and began soaring towards the sun, rejoiced by the lift of his great sweeping wings. Presently, when Daedalus looked over his shoulder, he could no longer see Icarus; but scattered feathers floated on the waves below...' Including many of the greatest stories ever told - the labours of Hercules, the voyage of the Argonauts, Theseus and the minotaur, Midas and his golden touch, the Trojan War and Odysseus' journey ... View More...
You won't believe your eyes! Graphic artist Robert Ausbourne presents more than 300 optical illusions of all varieties, from classic turn-of-the-century trickery to colorful contemporary illustrations from Ausbourne and other talented artists. Feast your eyes on impossible objects, ambiguous figures, anamorphic illusions, and a range of designs that fool your sense of perception. View More...
The Texas barbecue is a way of life, it's a process of hot-smoking meat cooked low and slow to the point where the meat falls off the bone seamlessly after being marinated in a sweet tomato-like sauce - aka the Texan BBQ Sauce - or dry-rubbed with secret mixtures of dry seasonings, giving it flavors that you won't ever forget. In this beautifully illustrated book, Robert 'Texas' Murphy will share with you 80 authentic Texas-style barbecue recipes, some of which have been handed down from his cattle-ranching ancestors. These tasty recipes will include sticky, luscious ribs, juicy steaks, ten... View More...
The book is aimed at both the novice and experienced beekeeper in Australia and explains in detail the steps required to manage colonies of bees. Supported by over 350 photographs and drawings, each action to be performed is explained in detail with photographs showing the steps as well as the final result. Many potential beekeepers are unclear about the equipment they need to buy and how to obtain their first colony of bees. The first chapters in the book explain in detail the equipment needed as well as equipment that may be useful later on as their confidence and experience grows. The chapt... View More...
The 4WD Glovebox Guide 2/e is the easy to follow essential reference book packed with driving and recovery techniques that all four-wheel drivers need to know. The guide has comprehensive information on 4WD systems, suspension, wheels and tyres as well as specific driving techniques for different terrain. Each chapter even has a checklist to help you pack properly and ensure your trip is a safe one. About the Author: Robert Pepper is a freelance motoring journalist, author, photographer and driver trainer based in Melbourne, specialising in offroad vehicles and navigation. His first ... View More...
In this second edition of the bestselling 4WD Handbook, four-wheel drive expert and author Robert Pepper provides an in-depth explanation of how 4WDs work. He shares practical techniques for hill-driving, sand-driving, water crossings, as well as driving in mud, snow and sand. In this revised second edition, Pepper includes techniques, photographs and technology from the very latest vehicles. This second edition also includes new chapters regarding off-road towing, choosing a vehicle and driving unfamiliar vehicles. This guide also provides comprehensive explanations of how to get yourse... View More...
Explore 20 of the best 4WD day and weekend destinations around Melbourne. This completely revised and expanded 3rd edition features twenty of the best 4WD treks within a few short hours drive of Melbourne Youll discover some of the best 4WD destinations with this easy to follow route noted guide. Route directions read in forward and reverse as well as featuring both GPS Lat/Long and UTM Grid References. Treks include: Mt Disappointment, Wallan to Strath Creek, Powelltown to Gembrook, Bunyip State National Park and Donnellys Creek. About the Author: Robert Pepper is a freelance motori... View More...
From a spider's viewpoint, the Greater Brisbane Region is an ideal place to live. This pocket companion is perfect for identifying and learning about the various types of spider inhabiting Brisbane, in homes, gardens and bushland. Contains images, behaviours and guides for identifying the bodies and webs of spiders such as the Grey Huntsman and the Russian Tent Spider. View More...
In preparing for the Information Age, you must change the rules on how you manage your money. You can no longer blindly accept the idea that your job is secure, that your hard work will be rewarded, your house is an asset and your largest investment and buying mutual funds is safe. The Information Age will require you to have more information to do well and succeed. This follow-up to the smash bestseller Rich Dad, Poor Dad was written for those individuals who recognize the need for new education. They have recognized that the economic movement from the Industrial Age into the Information ... View More...
One man's path to discovery and the breakthrough that saved thousands of lives. From the slums and religious indoctrination of northern England to front-line research institutions worldwide, stem cell pioneer Robert Tindle's relentless curiosity led him to a remarkable career in fields as disparate as evolutionary biology and immunotherapy for cancer. From years of field work on the Galapagos Islands to pioneering breakthroughs in biomedical research in Australia and the United Kingdom, this book, conveys the excitement of scientific discovery and chronicles how his own discoveries were used t... View More...
The final psychological thriller in the Javier Falcon quartet, that includes The Hidden Assassins and The Blind Man of Seville. A spectacular car crash in the sweltering Seville summer accidentally brings to light a suitcase filled with millions in cash - and the prospect of a serious mafia presence on Inspector Jefe Javier Falcon's beat. As a turf war erupts, Falcon finds himself and those closest to him personally targeted by the lethal forces suddenly unleashed. In the face of attack, Falcon decides to retaliate with a ruthlessness that surprises him as much as his adversaries. But it wil... View More...
Essential oils are powerful, safe, and toxin-free tools for healing the body, mind, and spirit that have been around for centuries. Now, offering specific, easy-to-follow recipes to prevent illness, reduce stress, enhance physical and mental health, boost energy, and even revitalize appearance, The Essential Guide to Essential Oils gives readers all the information they need to tap into this healing art and take charge of their health, including- - An extensive A-to-Z list of common conditions and their essential oils remedies - The basic principles of using essential oils, as well as the hist... View More...
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