Products

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.

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.

A cultural and scientific history of the Moon and our relationship with itThe Moon has been an object of fascination for religions, cultures, and societies the world over since the dawn of humanity.The Moon is a beautifully illustrated account of our lunar neighbour in all its guises- a guiding light in the night sky, the driver of oceanic tides and natural cycles, the subject of exhaustive scientific study, and an enduring influence in literature, art, and popular culture.Exploring theories for the Moon's origins around 4.5 billion years ago, the book charts its influence on the calendar systems and mythologies of early societies, and its role in the invention of the telescope and the science-fiction genre. It tells the incredible story of the Cold War space race and the first Moon landings. Specially commissioned illustrations capture the Moon's phases and motions in vivid detail, while stunning photography and artefacts bring the rich history of lunar observation and exploration to life.The last chapter of the book features extensive coverage of NASA's Artemis mission to return astronauts to the lunar landscape in 2026, paving the way for future missions to Mars. The book also includes a guide to observing the Moon, complete with annotated maps and profiles of key physical features such as Tycho Crater and the Sea of Tranquility.Straddling science, culture, and history across the world, The Moon is a captivating and richly informative celebration.

<p>I love a sunburnt country from endless sandy beaches to towering eucalypt forests, the land down under is like nowhere else ... and home to some of the world's great wine estates. And wherever good wine is made, you're likely to find a dog scouting the winery or vineyard. </p><p>This sixth edition of Wine Dogs Australia features over 150 wineries with captivating portraits of their loyal pooches. Meet the canine celebrities of the Australian wine industry, including the Porepunkah horse whisperer, the Hunter Valley cavador who's mad for mud and the four-legged Tassie wedding crasher who loves a party. </p><p>Wine Dogs Australia 6 is a photographic journal created all for the love of dogs and wine.</p><p>&#x27;Wine Dogs is the perfect antidote for those who are at risk of taking wine too seriously which is most of us.&#x27; Huon Hooke, The Sydney Morning Herald </p><p>&#x27;It's a delightful book, simple but ingenious in concept and content.&#x27; Mike Jaensch, WineState Magazine</p>