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Abandoned Gwalia, Western Australia, and other abandoned towns Abandoned Gwalia, Western Australia, and other abandoned towns

Abandoned Gwalia, Western Australia, and other ...

Abandoned Gwalia, Western Australia, and other abandoned townsErin Jordan Red dirt, intense heat,...

Abandoned Gwalia, Western Australia, and other abandoned townsErin Jordan Red dirt, intense heat, and hordes of flies; the Australian Outback is one of the harshest environments in the world. But this did not stop early settlers from attempting to make a living in the desert in the search for gold and the chance at a better life. Now the mining boom has created specialised camps with fly-in, fly-out workers, leaving once-booming settlements to disappear off the map forever. In this beautifull...

$24.95

A Guide to Native Orchids of South Western Australia A Guide to Native Orchids of South Western Australia

A Guide to Native Orchids of South Western Aust...

A Guide to Native Orchids of South Western AustraliaThird edition - revised and expandedBob Lidde...

A Guide to Native Orchids of South Western AustraliaThird edition - revised and expandedBob Liddelow Bob Liddelow has spent many years in the field each season, seeking different orchids. Blind "bush bashing" of likely spots rarely produces exciting finds, but given a lead by someone, the chances are greatly enhanced. This is an orchid guide with a difference. Instead of covering all species with total distribution areas, this book treats a very representative collection of orchids in great d...

$49.95

Kings Park Bushland Wildflowers Booklet

Kings Park Bushland Wildflowers Booklet

Kings Park Bushland WildflowersDjena koorliny Whadjuk boodja / Walking through Whadjuk countryKin...

Kings Park Bushland WildflowersDjena koorliny Whadjuk boodja / Walking through Whadjuk countryKings Park Volunteer Guides A handy, lightweight, botanical field guide to accompany your walk in Kings Park. The Kings Park bushland is an extensive remnant of the natural vegetation of the Perth area. The bushland occupies almost 270 hectares and contains around 350 native plant species, including many representatives of Western Australia's rich wildflower diversity. This booklet contains images of...

$6.95

Book - Complete Orchids of WA (2 Vol) Book - Complete Orchids of WA (2 Vol)

Book - Complete Orchids of WA (2 Vol)

The Complete Orchids of Western Australia Two volume set Andrew Brown This is new version of the...

The Complete Orchids of Western Australia Two volume set Andrew Brown This is new version of the 2022 book set with updated text, 70 improved photos and two recently named species added. Written by one of Western Australia's most distinguished orchid authorities, and featuring over 1500 colour photographs, this comprehensive two volume set is a culmination of all that has been learned in the 212 years since Robert Brown formally described the first Western Australian orchid species in 1810. ...

$95.00

Reconciliation Memoirs with Fred Chaney

Reconciliation Memoirs with Fred Chaney

Reconciliation Memoirs with Fred Chaney in conversation with Victoria Laurie The Hon Fred Chaney ...

Reconciliation Memoirs with Fred Chaney in conversation with Victoria Laurie The Hon Fred Chaney AO’s commitment to social justice, and his belief in the equal value of all people, has driven a long and passionate career in advancing the reconciliation movement in Australia. The 2022 launch of the 'Reconciliation Memoirs with Fred Chaney' captures his handover notes from sixty years in the Reconciliation movement. Written by Victoria Laurie.

$19.95

Nyoongar Boodja: Koomba Bardip Kooratan

Nyoongar Boodja: Koomba Bardip Kooratan

Nyoongar Boodja: Koomba Bardip KooratanNyoongar Land: Long Story ShortFrancesca Robertson, Noel N...

Nyoongar Boodja: Koomba Bardip KooratanNyoongar Land: Long Story ShortFrancesca Robertson, Noel Nannup, Glen Stasiuk and Stephen Hopper A history of ancient Nyoongar land and people. An illustrated history of Nyoongar people and land from the Dreamtime to approximately 7,000 years ago. This work collates Nyoongar stories with geology and climate history.

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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

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

Sandalwood: The story of Western Australias Santalum spicatum

Sandalwood: The story of Western Australias San...

Sandalwood: The story of Western Australia's Santalum spicatumPamela Statham-Drew Sandalwood, gen...

Sandalwood: The story of Western Australia's Santalum spicatumPamela Statham-Drew Sandalwood, genus Santalum, is one of the most exotic and unforgettable woods in the world. It is a yellowish timber with an elusive fragrance that is a combination of floral, spicy and earthy aromas. The oil has been used as a perfume for centuries and is used now as a base by many iconic perfumes, such as Lanvin's Arpege and YSL's Yvresse. Cosmetic demand, however, pales in comparison with spiritual needs. Man...

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Dawn till Dusk: In the Stirling and Porongurup Ranges

Dawn till Dusk: In the Stirling and Porongurup ...

Dawn till Dusk: In the Stirling and Porongurup RangesRob Olver and Stuart Olver 'Dawn till Dusk' ...

Dawn till Dusk: In the Stirling and Porongurup RangesRob Olver and Stuart Olver 'Dawn till Dusk' is both a practical guide to, and a visual celebration of, the Stirling and Porongurup ranges of south-western Australia. This is the second edition of the bestselling book first published in 1998. With over one hundred stunning photographs, detailed maps, and information on social and natural history, flora and fauna, bushwalks and climbs, special attractions and facilities, it will delight touri...

$32.95

Our Strangely Normal Home Our Strangely Normal Home

Our Strangely Normal Home

Our Strangely Normal HouseFleur Schell This book is based on an artwork titled ‘Floorplan’ by Wes...

Our Strangely Normal HouseFleur Schell This book is based on an artwork titled ‘Floorplan’ by Western Australian ceramic artist, Fleur Schell. The inspiration behind ‘Floorplan’ was a collection of Fleur’s grandmothers old suitcases looking for a new home. Slowly over a year Fleur transformed twelve suitcases into a series of dioramas representing every room of her home. The result was a single wall mounted artwork. Each suitcase divulges the everyday, standard goings on in her families far f...

$65.00

A Field Guide to the Flora of the Tarin Rock Reserves

A Field Guide to the Flora of the Tarin Rock Re...

A Field Guide to the Flora of the Tarin Rock ReservesJolanda Keeble A guide to the flora of Tarin...

A Field Guide to the Flora of the Tarin Rock ReservesJolanda Keeble A guide to the flora of Tarin Rock Nature Reserve and Tarin Rock Water Reserve, located between Dumbleyung and Lake Grace, Western Australia, including information on fauna and fungi observed in the reserves. About the author:Born in the Netherlands, Jolanda has lived in Western Australia since 2004. Her career focused on environmental management, mainly of human-altered landscapes, but her passion lies with observing and doc...

$60.00