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2026 Guide To The Night Sky Southern Hemisphere
$22.99
2026 Guide To The Night Sky Southern Hemisphere A comprehensive handbook to the planets, stars and constellations visible from the southern hemisphere. 6 pages for each month covering January–December 2026.Diagrams drawn for the latitude of southern Australia, but including events visible from New Zealand and South Africa.Written and illustrated by astronomical experts.Content includes: - Advice on where to start looking- Easy-to-use star maps for each month with descriptions of what to see- Special, detailed charts for positions of planets, minor planets and comets in 2026- Seasonal charts- Details of dark sky sites- Details of objects and events you might see in 2026- Diagrams of notable events visible from Australia, and some for New Zealand and South AfricaAlso available: A month-by-month guide to exploring the skies above Britain and Ireland and A month-by-month guide to exploring the skies above North America.
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An Anthology Of Shells
$27.99
An Anthology Of Shells A beautiful collection featuring informative notes, spectacular photographs, and colourful illustrations of more than 100 types of shellFind out how to identify, where to find, and what to know about the diverse shell species with this gorgeous anthology.Transportable in size and crammed with profiles of different shell species, this beginner's anthology showcases a wide range of shells from around the world that no collection would be complete without. Learn all about the shell shapes, colours, and textures, and get up close with the snails, crabs, and clams that live in them.Featuring photographs of an incredible array of shells and artworks by the artist behind DK's bestselling Anthology series, as well as plenty of intriguing information, this book will be a delight for young shell enthusiasts.
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Chicken Boy
$36.99
A captivating testament to the mutual rewards and delights of keeping chickens, by the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Flower YardMost of us want a dog, or a cat, or a pony when we are young - but for Arthur Parkinson, it was always hens. Growing up in an ex-mining town in Nottinghamshire, the other kids in the playground called him 'Chicken Boy'. The quiet fulfilment of keeping hens became his sanctuary, a tonic for mental and physical health, a connection with his family and the natural world. Illustrated with Arthur's own characterful watercolours and photographs of his 'girls', Chicken Boy is a one-of-a-kind memoir of a life in nature.
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Clouds
$49.99
CloudsA one-of-a-kind illustrated guide to clouds, cloud formations, and the artists who painted them.The mystery of clouds has captivated scientists and artists alike. This unique book shows you how to use the meteorological techniques of nephology to identify these elusive and transmutable shapes. It curates, classifies, and measures every species including those recently discovered considering the height, size, texture, arrangement, modifications, and movement of their many shifting forms. Clouds blends a lively and engaging narrative by one of today's leading meteorologists with an essay on historic cloud art, and includes a wealth of breathtaking cloud studies by some of the greatest artists ever to look skyward.
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Complete Guide To Australian Birds
$45.00
A compact and up-to-date photographic guide to Australia's birds from the author of Birdscaping Australian Gardens.This book is the most up-to-date guide to Australian birds available. Written in everyday language, with crisp, brilliant digital images taken in the wild, this authoritative guide includes-*The first entry and photograph of the previously believed extinct Night Parrot*The recently recognised as a full specie Lesser Sooty Owl*The Thick-billed Grasswren*All seven species of Quail-thrush*The Paperbark Flycatcher*Rare photographs of the male Superb Lyrebird in courtship display*The Bustard in courtship plumage*The male Magnificent Riflebird in its courtship dance*The first photograph of a nesting colony of Australian Swiftlets taken in a deep, dark cave in tropical Queensland... and much more.Beyond a field guide, this book is divided into 27 chapters, with each chapter opening with fascinating background information.The easily accessible information on each bird includes- common and scientific names; size; description; behaviour; preferred habitat; feeding habits; voice; status; and breeding.Distribution maps are arranged next to the photographic illustrations of the bird. A binocular icon indicates 'hot spots' to find particular birds.All wild birds that have been regularly recorded on the Australian mainland, Tasmania and offshore continental islands and oceans, including sub-species where the differences are recognisable in the field, have been included and photographed.Features over 1400 photographs by some of Australia's best wildlife photographers, including Colin Cock, Michael Schmid, Eric Sohn Joo Tan, Duade Patton, John Anderson, Alwyn Simple, Peter Jacobs, Andrew Bell, Tony Ashton, Nolan Caldwell, Chris Wiley, Maureen Goninan, Marlene Lyelle and George Adams to name but a few.Whether you're a beginner just starting to explore the world of avian wonders, or a seasoned 'birdo' with years of field experience, this book promises to be a treasured resource that will be enjoyed by all.
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Cronin's Key Guide To Australian Mammals
$34.99
An authoritative and indispensable guide to Australia's fascinating monotremes, marsupials and placental mammals.
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Dingo
$34.99
Australia's dingoes are increasingly under threat of extinction after two centuries of mythmaking, bounties and poisoning. This is the real story of the dingo.
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Ecology Matters
$54.99
Ecology Matters is a collection of 30 enlightening essays written by Australia's preeminent ecologists. The book explores the importance of nature and its impact on our world. Topics range from crayfish and climate change, to seed banks and seagrass restoration, floods and fire ecology, ants and Antarctic mosses, whales, waterways and wallabies, and frogs, feral cats and fungi.
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Growing Up Wombat
$34.99
Growing Up WombatJosh Neille and his family care for animals doing it tough – orphaned joeys, emus on the mend, and wombats battling. They open their hearts and their home to them all.As much as they give the animals, though, they get so much more back. Josh’s young daughter, Ashlee, has grown up in a house full of critters that need and offer love, care, and kindness. Every moment of joy and heartbreak brings another lesson in how to live a big-hearted life.Josh fights for Australian wildlife to live their best lives – and they’ve given him a pretty great one in return, too. Through being open to the light and the dark of this work, he’s opened himself up to joy and wisdom. Now he’s sharing that with you. Onya!
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Human Nature
$36.99
A captivating exploration of climate change that uses nine different emotions to better understand the science, history, and future of our evolving planet.Scientist Kate Marvel has seen the world end before, sometimes several times a day. In the computer models she uses to study climate change, it's easy to simulate rising temperatures, catastrophic outcomes, and bleak futures. But climate change isn't just happening in those models. It's happening here, to the only good planet in the universe. It's happening to us. And she has feelings about that.Human Nature is a deeply felt inquiry into our rapidly changing Earth. In each chapter, Marvel uses a different emotion to explore the science and stories behind climate change. As expected, there is anger, fear, and grief - but also wonder, hope, and love. With her singular voice, Marvel takes us on a soaring journey, one filled with mythology, physics, witchcraft, bad movies, volcanoes, Roman emperors, sequoia groves, and the many small miracles of nature we usually take for granted.Hopeful, heartbreaking, and surprisingly funny, Human Nature is a vital, wondrous exploration of how it feels to live in a changing world.'This is the best climate book I've ever read. It's magnificent - both planetary and personal, saturated with electric metaphors, incisive vignettes, legitimately funny jokes, and an unflappable, knowing love for Earth, our home.'-Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, New York Times bestselling author of What If We Get It Right? and co-founder of Urban Ocean Lab'This is the book we've been waiting for. Both brilliant and hard-won, Marvel's Human Nature gives us ways not only to think about our planet in crisis but also to honour the powerful connection we have to this place we call home. Deeply personal and scientifically wise, this book will serve as a guide and an anchor for years to come.'-Ada Lim n, 24th US Poet Laureate and author of Startlement- new and selected poems'The brilliant gift of Human Nature is that not only does it educate, delight, and inspire, but it allows us to finally feel a multitude of responses to climate change - what many books fail to recognise, and yet what humans actually do. This is essential reading from one of the kindest and most whip-smart guides for understanding our planet. Kate Marvel's writing is very much a marvel - I'm left astonished and so grateful this book finally exists for my family, my students, and our broken and beautiful world.'-Aimee Nezhukumatathil, New York Times bestselling author of World of Wonders and Bite by Bite
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Muster Dogs
$45.00
Muster Dogs See our favourite muster dogs grow from playful pups into determined, loyal workers, in this heartwarming illustrated companion book to the hit ABC TV series. Dogs, puppies and more dogs! Since Muster Dogs first hit our screens in 2022, it has captured the hearts of people worldwide. The gorgeous hard-working puppies and their dedicated breeders, educators and trainers not only charmed us, they taught us about the drive and capacity needed to work this land and feed our population. But what really resonated with fans was the loyalty, connection and mutual dependence between dog and handler. The intuition and drive of the muster dog, whether kelpie or collie, is truly something to behold. In this book, captured in vivid colour are the characters - both canine and human - and moments of drama that have made the show, as well as the tough but glorious locations around Australia that they call home. With more than 200 photos of these pups at work and play - creating mischief and demonstrating mateship - this is a tribute to the uncomplaining, reliable and often unsung heroes of our land.
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Planting For Native Birds, Bees And Butterflies
$34.99
An essential, eye-opening (and beautiful) guide to the simple, sustainable ways we can invite more native birds, bees and butterflies into our gardens and outdoor spaces.
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Shark
$49.99
Shark A marvelously illustrated look at the life of the shark No two species of shark have the same life history, yet these magnificent creatures share many things in common. This one-of-a-kind narrative biography brings together a wide array of species from habitats around the globe, examining the biology, ecology, and behavior of sharks as well as their cultural role in human history. Written by two experienced shark educators, scientists, and conservationists, Shark: The Illustrated Biography blends engaging profiles of selected species with captivating illustrations to offer an unparalleled exploration of the life and times of the shark.
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Slater Field Guide To Australian Birds
$39.99
The most updated bird ID book on the market. Beginners and experienced birdwatchers turn to this guide to identify the birds they see in their backyards and on bushwalking or birdwatching expeditions. Designed to slip easily into a pocket, back- pack or glove box.     This is a new and updated version of the very popular Slater Field Guide to Australian Birds and includes 64 new or extensively revised colour plates, incorporating all the new birds observed in Australia, including Tasmania and islands and territories since 1986.     Also included is a re-organisation of the guide into broad habitats - seabirds, shore birds, inland water birds and bush birds; updated common and scientific names, revised maps, and a new visual index to aid beginners in finding the most appropriate pages in the guide.     A must for serious naturalists in Australia, be they beginners or experts.
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Slow Looking: The Art Of Nature
$85.00
Dr Olivia Meehan is an art historian and object-based teaching specialist. She received her MPhil and PhD in the History of Art from the University of Cambridge. Her graduate research focused on the circulation of cultural material and ideas in early modern Europe and Japan. She has also trained at the V&A Museum, London (International Initiatives) in Creating Innovative Learning Programmes. Since graduating she has worked in museums and galleries in Australia and abroad, and as a lecturer in the History of Art at the University of Cambridge, Australian National University and University of Melbourne. She also regularly contributes to The World of Interiors and TOAST Magazine, London.CONTRIBUTING WRITERSAlice Vincent is a internationally-published writer, broadcaster and multi-platform storyteller. Her books include Hark: How Women Listen, and the bestselling Why Women Grow: Stories of Soil, Sisterhood and Survival and Rootbound, Rewilding a Life, which were longlisted for the Wainwright Prize. She is a columnist for The Guardian and The New Statesman, and also writes for Vogue, The Financial Times, The Sunday Times and The Observer.Dr Lizzie Marx is the Curator of Dutch and Flemish Art at the National Gallery of Ireland in Dublin. Marx received her doctorate from the University of Cambridge with the thesis 'Visualising, Perceiving and Interpreting Smell in Seventeenth-Century Dutch Art'. She has worked on exhibition projects in the UK, Ireland and the Netherlands, including Fleeting - Scents in Colour (2021) at the Mauritshuis, The Hague, and Vermeer Visits (2024) and Turning Heads: Rubens, Rembrandt and Vermeer (2024) at the National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin. Dr Miya Tokumitsu is an art historian who has written extensively about the cultural values that work holds in the 21st century. A former Fulbright scholar, she holds a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania and is a contributing editor at The Public Domain Review. She is the author of Do What You Love: And Other Lies About Success & Happiness (Regan Arts, 2015).Harriet Baker is a writer and critic. Her work has appeared in the London Review of Books, Paris Review, The New Statesman, the Financial Times, TLS and Apollo. She is the author of Rural Hours (Allen Lane, 2024), which won Young Writer of the Year Award in 2025.
