Books

Aspects' prides itself on having Perth's best selection of gardening books, from Australian native flora through to garden design and propagation. Our selection also includes a wide range of books on travel, art and design, natural and cultural history, cooking, and Australian and children’s literature.
Respect Respect

Respect

RespectAunty Fay Muir and Sue Lawson, illustrated by Lisa Kennedy Our Way is old. Older than the ...

RespectAunty Fay Muir and Sue Lawson, illustrated by Lisa Kennedy Our Way is old. Older than the red earth. Older than flickering stars. Our way is respect. A tender, thoughtful story reminding us to respect others and respect ourselves. Part of the Our Place series which welcomes children to culture. 'Dream team Aunty Fay Muir and Sue Lawson, who previously brought us the excellent Nganga: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander words and phrases, have collaborated with artist Lisa Kennedy to ...

$27.95

Walks in Nature: Australia

Walks in Nature: Australia

Walks in Nature: Australia 2nd editionEasy Escapes into Unspoiled Landscapes Complete with Foodie...

Walks in Nature: Australia 2nd editionEasy Escapes into Unspoiled Landscapes Complete with Foodie StopAnna Carlile Grab your walking shoes and hat, and make a beeline for the bush trails that crisscross and surround your city. 'Walks in Nature: Australia' is a celebration of being outdoors. From coastal cliffs and crescents of sand, to iconic bush landscapes and wild offshore islands, this book offers more than 100 walking trails around the country, all within an easy distance of your capital...

$32.95

Small Garden Design Small Garden Design

Small Garden Design

Small Garden DesignPaul Bangay How to make the most of your small garden, from one of Australia's...

Small Garden DesignPaul Bangay How to make the most of your small garden, from one of Australia's most high-profile landscape designers. Paul Bangay is renowned for the expansive and elegant gardens with classical lines and symmetrical plantings that he has created in Australia and all over the world. Yet gardens on this grand scale are not accessible to everyone. With more of us living in apartments, townhouses and terraces, our gardens are now being squeezed into small spaces such as balcon...

$59.95

The Bush Birds The Bush Birds

The Bush Birds

The Bush Birds, written and illustrated by Bridget Farmer, consists of twelve riddles for readers...

The Bush Birds, written and illustrated by Bridget Farmer, consists of twelve riddles for readers to guess which Australian native bird, commonly found in open forests or woodlands, is being depicted. Lift the hidden flap on each double page to find out the answer. These birds are maybe a bit less well known than the twelve birds in Bridget's first book, 'Kookaburra Kookaburra'. But she hope that by interacting with the riddles and illustrations readers will soon familiarise themselves with t...

$31.95

Growing Eremophila

Growing Eremophila

Growing EremophilaRussell Wait, with Christine Huf, Cathy Powers and Jenny West Eremophila is a g...

Growing EremophilaRussell Wait, with Christine Huf, Cathy Powers and Jenny West Eremophila is a genus of Australian plants with more than 300 species. Many are stunningly beautiful but have not readily been available to gardeners until recently. This book is a comprehensive guide to the current Eremophila in cultivation. Russell Wait has travelled extensively throughout Australia observing Eremophila in their natural habitat. He has applied his knowledge to the cultivation of eremophila in ga...

$99.95

Rottnest: Its Tragedy and Its Glory

Rottnest: Its Tragedy and Its Glory

Rottnest: Its Tragedy and Its GloryEdward Jack Watson Ned Watson's stories of life on Rottnest at...

Rottnest: Its Tragedy and Its GloryEdward Jack Watson Ned Watson's stories of life on Rottnest at the closing of the decades of the 19th century make fascinating reading. He was there during some of the island's tragic and colourful periods. No one alive could write with such authority or such understanding of the human suffering and triumphs of this period. The ghost stories and lighter side of island life are also entertainingly recorded. This well-illustrated book will be read again and ag...

$27.50

Gum: The Story of Eucalyptus

Gum: The Story of Eucalyptus

Gum:The story of eucalypts and their championsAshley Hay No matter where you look in Australia, y...

Gum:The story of eucalypts and their championsAshley Hay No matter where you look in Australia, you’re more than likely to see a eucalyptus tree. Scrawny or majestic, smooth as pearl or rough as guts, they have defined a continent for millennia, and shaped the possibilities and imaginations of those who live among them.  Australia’s First Nations have long knowledge of the characters and abilities of the eucalypts. And as part of the disruption wrought by colonial Australia, botanists battled...

$32.95

The Story of Australia: For the Young

The Story of Australia: For the Young

The Story of Australia: For the Young (And the Curious)Don Watson A modern classic - Don Watson's...

The Story of Australia: For the Young (And the Curious)Don Watson A modern classic - Don Watson's history of Australia for children of the twenty-first century History told so well it gives us a better idea of who we are - and who we are likely to become. Don Watson's 'The Story of Australia' is a modern history of our nation that integrates new understandings about Indigenous Australia and looks to the future, asking- where will we go from here? In clear, succinct language that both children...

$39.95

Western Australia Mountain Bike Guide Book

Western Australia Mountain Bike Guide Book

Western Australia Mountain Bike Guide BookThird EditionTravis and Jane Deane With over 50 locatio...

Western Australia Mountain Bike Guide BookThird EditionTravis and Jane Deane With over 50 locations, this is the updated source of information on where to ride around the state. Travis and Jane have assembled a lot of information not found elsewhere. Some features of the guide book include: Tourist itinerary State highlights State map Favourite tyres by discipline Star rating Mobile phone coverage by carrier Nearest bike shops and weekend hours

$29.95

Habitat Habitat

Habitat

Habitat: A practical guide to creating a wildlife-friendly Australian gardenAB Bishop An inspirat...

Habitat: A practical guide to creating a wildlife-friendly Australian gardenAB Bishop An inspirational and practical how-to guide for people keen to attract fauna into their garden: for their own enjoyment and as a contribution to the health and sustainability of the environment. In a world where suburban nature is declining and diversity is shrinking, 'Habitat' is a practical guide for those of us who want to encourage insects, reptiles, frogs, birds and animals into our garden. Not only for...

$45.00

Girt: The Unauthorised History of Australia

Girt: The Unauthorised History of Australia

Girt: The Unauthorised History of AustraliaDavid Hunt Girt. No word could better capture the esse...

Girt: The Unauthorised History of AustraliaDavid Hunt Girt. No word could better capture the essence of Australia. In this hilarious history, David Hunt reveals the truth of Australia's past, from megafauna to Macquarie - the cock-ups and curiosities, the forgotten eccentrics and Eureka moments that have made us who we are. 'Girt' introduces forgotten heroes like Mary McLoghlin, transported for the crime of 'felony of sock', and Trim the cat, who beat a French monkey to become the first anima...

$36.95

Marcia Langton: Welcome to Country 2nd edition Marcia Langton: Welcome to Country 2nd edition

Marcia Langton: Welcome to Country 2nd edition

Marcia Langton: Welcome to Country 2nd editionFully Revised and Expanded, A Travel Guide to Indig...

Marcia Langton: Welcome to Country 2nd editionFully Revised and Expanded, A Travel Guide to Indigenous AustraliaMarcia Langton The second edition of this landmark travel guide, written by one of this country's most highly respected First Nations voices. 'Marcia Langton: Welcome to Country 2nd edition' is the essential follow-up to Australia’s landmark travel guide to Indigenous Australia, Welcome to Country. In this extensively updated edition, Marcia Langton offers a full range of Indigenous...

$55.00