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Where to Mountain Bike in South East Queensland Fifth Edition

By: Mark Roberts and Gillian Duncan

Price: $29.95

Publisher: Australia, Organised Grime: 2016

Seller ID: 9780646963730

ISBN: 0646963732

Binding: Spiral Bound Soft cover

Condition: New

WHERE TO MOUNTAIN BIKE in SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND, Fifth Edition What is it? A book of detailed topographic maps of recreational trails suitable for riding your mountain bike, very thoroughly covering South East Queensland and a slice of Northern NSW. The book is A4 in size and spiral bound to lie flat in a photocopier. What's new in the Fifth Edition? 454km of legal singletrack, up from 169km in the Fourth Edition. Many important new areas including Promisedland (Bundaberg), Sugar Bag (Caloundra), Cornubia (Logan) and Hinze (Gold Coast). Coverage north to Bundaberg ...
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More Than Honey: The Survival of Bees and the Future of Our World

By: Markus Imhoof and Claus-Peter Lieckfeld

Price: $24.95

Publisher: Canada, Greystone Books: 2015

Seller ID: A1133

ISBN: 1771640995

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

"If 70 percent of all cattle or 30 percent of all chickens were to die annually, states of emergency would be declared everywhere. The death of bees is at least that dramatic and with even more far-reaching consequences." More Than Honey, the book based on the award-winning documentary of the same name, takes us on a global tour of the world of bees, introducing us along the way to "killer bees," Frankenbees, beekeepers, and human pollinators. Markus Imhoof and Claus-Peter Lieckfeld examine both the history and current status of our relationship to and reliance on bees, and expose the human be...
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A Kid's Guide to Keeping Chickens * TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK *

By: Melissa Caughey

Price: $24.95

Publisher: USA, Storey Publishing: 2015

Seller ID: 9781612124186

ISBN: 1612124186

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

Melissa Caughey shares her advice in an engaging way so that kids understand what it means to keep chickens and what kind of housing, food, equipment, and care the chickens will need to thrive. She also includes ideas for lots of creative activities sure to spark enthusiasm and imagination, such as speaking chicken, creating a veggie pinata for the flock, and making a chicken fort in the backyard. She even offers ten egg-centric recipes that kids will love to make and eat, including French toast, egg drop soup, and Mexican egg pizza.
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Exploring Nature Wild Horses: Discover the beauty, speed and power of these graceful creature and their relatives

By: Michael Bright

Price: $23.95

Publisher: UK, Armadillo Books: 2015

Seller ID: 003124

ISBN: 1861474644

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: New

This book shows you the beauty, speed and power of these graceful creatures and their relatives, with 190 exciting pictures. You can investigate the wild world of feral horses such as the mustangs of America, Australian brumbies, the white horses of the Carmargue in France, and many more. Special features focus on particular aspects of equine existence, such as the birth of a foal or the migration of a herd of zebras. Myth boxes introduce folk tales and legends about horses from diverse cultures. There are stunning wildlife photographs, plus illustrations and detailed cross-sections. Horses, z...
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The Complete Field Guide to Butterflies of Australia * OUT OF STOCK - SEE LATEST EDITION ISBN 9781486301003 *

By: Michael F. Braby

Price: $49.95

Publisher: Australia, CSIRO Publishing: 2004

Seller ID: 003634

ISBN: 0643090274

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

This is the first complete field guide to all butterfly species on Australia's mainland and its remote islands. Written by one of Australia's leading lepidopterists, it is stunningly illustrated with colour photographs of each of the 416 currently identified species. There is also a distribution map for each species on the Australian mainland. It covers the five major family groups: Hesperiidae, Paplionidae, Pieridae, Nymphalidae and Lycaenidae, as well as the family Riodinidae, which has but a single species in Australia. The introduction covers adult structure, classification, distribution a...
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The Complete Field Guide to Butterflies of Australia Second Edition

By: Michael F. Braby

Price: $49.95

Publisher: Australia, CSIRO Publishing: 2016

Seller ID: 9781486301003

ISBN: 1486301002

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

A new edition of the bestselling guide to Australian butterflies. As fascinating as they are beautiful, butterflies are a pleasure to watch and an important group of invertebrates to study. This second edition of the award-winning book The Complete Field Guide to Butterflies of Australia is a fully updated guide to all butterfly species on Australia's mainland and remote islands. Written by one of Australia's leading lepidopterists, the book is stunningly illustrated with colour photographs, many of which are new, of each of the 435 currently recognised species. There is also a distribut...
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Field Guide to the Frogs of Australia Revised Edition

By: Michael J. Tyler and Frank Knight

Price: $49.95

Publisher: Australia, CSIRO Publishing: 2011

Seller ID: A1250

ISBN: 0643103988

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

Field Guide to the Frogs of Australia by Michael J. Tyler and Frank Knight. Throughout much of the world, frog populations are declining and some species are disappearing totally. In Australia, several species have become extinct in the past 25 years. This revised and updated guide provides concise accounts of all the known frogs of Australia. There are 230 species within the five native frog families:Hylidae, Limnodynastidae, Microhylidae, Myobatrachidae and Ranidae. Also included are the introduced Cane Toad and nine stowaway species that have arrived in Australia. The text for ea...
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Wildlife of Greater Brisbane 2nd Edition: A Queensland Museum Discovery Guide

By: Michelle Ryan

Price: $32.95

Publisher: Australia, Queensland Museum: 2007

Seller ID: 003417

ISBN: 0977594319

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

Residents of the Greater Brisbane Region are privileged to live in one of the richest natural environments in Australia. From high mountain rainforest to the barest cityscape, the region is home to an astonishing variety of wild creatures, large and small, seen and unseen. Worms, snails, spiders, insects, fish, frogs, lizards, snakes, birds and mammals, many of them rare or endangered, survive alongside the region's 2.8 million human inhabitants, sharing their homes, backyards, parks and bushland. Whether biting ants, brilliantly coloured birds, or tiny marsupial mice, the native animals are...
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An Introduction to Keeping and Breeding Australian Reptiles

By: Mike Swan and Damian Goodall

Price: ~~$39.95~~ $24.95

Publisher: Australia, Mike Swan Publishing: 2010

Seller ID: 9780980366723

ISBN: 0980366720

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

An Introduction to Keeping and Breeding Australian Reptiles is the perfect all-round introductory guide for newcomers to the reptile keeping hobby. It covers a huge range of basic reptile species, which makes it much more convenient than buying individual beginners guides to each species of basic reptile. It includes a skill level rating for each species, distribution maps, suggested enclosure sizes, egg incubation times, heating techniques and temperatures, lighting, cager furnishings and much more. Published by Mike Swan Publishing, it is produced with the same quality as the first two tit...
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Training Your Chihuahua

By: Mira Leibstein

Price: $19.95

Publisher: USA, Barron's: 2011

Seller ID: 004326

ISBN: 0764146866

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

Books in this series speak exclusively to the task of dog training and tell you what you need to know about the distinctive traits of individual breeds. You'll find information on virtually every aspect of training, starting with house training and socialization, then progressing to basic obedience skills, walking your dog on a leash, using verbal cues and hand signals, and much more. Humane methods for solving special behavior problems such as begging, jumping on visitors, nipping, and barking are also covered. Filled with instructive color photos. Training Your Chihuahua: Here is pra...
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What Bird is That? The Classic Guide to the Birds of Australia: Revised Field 2nd Edition

By: Neville Cayley

Price: $29.95

Publisher: Australia, HarperCollins: 1991

Seller ID: A1393

ISBN: 0207160678

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

Neville Cayley's What Bird is that? is Australia's most popular bird-identification guide. This comprehensive and authoritative field guide, now in its second edition, has been fully revised and updated by prominent ornithologist Terence Lindsey, who has added more than 30 new species and included additional information on identification and breeding. Each bird is illustrated in full colour.
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Coral Wonderland: The Best Dive Sites of the Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea

By: Nigel Marsh

Price: $34.95

Publisher: Australia, New Holland: 2016

Seller ID: A1205

ISBN: 1921517808

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

The Great Barrier Reef is the largest reef system in the world. Stretching over 2300km along the Queensland coast it would take several lifetimes to explore every one of its 3000 reefs. To assist divers looking for the best of the Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea Reefs this guide book lists the most iconic dive sites and dive destinations in this coral wonderland. This wonderful guide book details over 170 of the best dive sites on the Great Barrier Reef and beyond to the remote Coral Sea Reefs. Information is provided on marine life, depths, terrain, diving conditions, best time to vi...
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Muck Diving: A Diver's Guide to the Wonderful World of Critters

By: Nigel Marsh

Price: $29.95

Publisher: Australia, New Holland: 2017

Seller ID: A1227

ISBN: 1921517816

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

Twenty years ago divers venturing away from a coral reef or shipwreck to explore sand would have been considered slightly strange or lost. But in recent years, diving on 'muck' has opened up a whole new world â€“ the realm of weird and wonderful critters. Muck diving today is a global phenomenon, with divers travelling around the world to marvel at exotica such as mimic octopus, flamboyant cuttlefish, mantis shrimps, Bobbit worms, stargazers, frogfish, snake eels, demon ghouls and blue-ringed octopus. While muck diving can be enjoyed in any country that has sandy and silty environmen...
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Conures: A Guide to Caring for your Conure (Parakeet)

By: Nikki Moustaki

Price: $16.95

Publisher: USA, Bowtie Press: 2006

Seller ID: A1165

ISBN: 1931993939

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

The adorable conure, named for its conically shaped tail, is one of the worldâ€™s favorite parrots and the subject of this Complete Care Made Easy pet guide that presents new and experienced bird keepers with insight into every aspect of selecting, caring for, and maintaining well-behaved happy pet birds. Bird specialist and trainer Nikki Moustaki has written an ideal introductory pet guide about the boisterous conure, with chapters on the characteristics of the conure, the varied behaviors of these small macaw-like parrots in the wild, selection of a healthy, typical pet bird, housi...
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Happy Hens : All you need to know to keep your chooks healthy and content

By: Organic Gardener Magazine

Price: $34.95

Publisher: Australia, ABC Books: 2015

Seller ID: 9780733334498

ISBN: 0733334490

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

All you need to know to keep your chooks healthy and content from the popular ABC Organic Gardener magazine. Whatever size your backyard, you can keep hens and collect fresh eggs every day! Featuring the best of Organic Gardener magazine's expert advice, Happy Hens is packed with everything you need to know about caring for your chooks, whether you are just starting out or already have a flock. You will discover: - What to look for when buying chickens so you start with healthy, happy layers. - A handy guide to the best backyard breeds available in Australia - How to choose the right bird for ...
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Backyard Chickens Beyond the Basics : Lessons for Expanding Your Flock, Understanding Chicken Behavior, Keeping a Rooster, Adjusting for the Seasons, Staying Healthy, and More!

By: Pam Freeman

Price: $27.95

Publisher: USA, Voyageur Press: 2017

Seller ID: 9780760352007

ISBN: 0760352003

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

A must-have for every backyard chicken keeper, Backyard Chickens Beyond the Basics goes beyond introductory lessons and explores the realities of raising a flock for eggs - and entertainment, of course! From odd eggs and molting to feeding and preparing for the seasons, this book covers the subjects beginner books don't adequately address and re-examines common knowledge that may not actually hold true. It's a resource to turn to time and again for expert advice to make sure your birds are happy, healthy, and productive. Author Pam Freeman, an editor and ""Ask the Expert"" columnist at Backyar...
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The Reptiles of Brisbane: A Queensland Museum Pocket Wild Guide * Temporarily Out of Stock *

By: Patrick Couper and Andrew Amey

Price: $11.95

Publisher: Australia, Queensland Museum: 2012

Seller ID: 003432

ISBN: 0987268112

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

Reptiles live in an amazing variety of habitats in and around Brisbane, including the city centre! This book introduces the reader to some of Brisbane's most surprising and distinctive residents. Turtles, Geckos, Legless Lizards, Skinks, Goannas, Dragons, Blind Snakes, Pythons, Back-fanged and Solid-toothed Snakes, Front-fanged Snakes, Invaders. 68 pages.
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Snakes of South-East Queensland: A Queensland Museum Pocket Wild Guide

By: Patrick Couper and Andrew Peter Amey

Price: $11.95

Publisher: Australia, Queensland Museum: 2007

Seller ID: 003427

ISBN: 0977594351

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

South-east Queensland is home to 56 species of snakes. Snakes are an integral part of our wildlife - they have colonised all terrestrial habitats and they even swim in our coastal waters. It is hoped that this 'pocket' Wild Guide will help to enhance our understanding of snakes and their habits and that more people will come to view them as a rich part of the Australian fauna, deserving admiration and respect. Includes line drawings and color photographs. This pocket companion is invaluable for identification and education on the most common snakes found in Southeast Queensland. Filled with i...
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A Field Guide To Insects in Australia Fourth Edition * TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK *

By: Paul Zborowski and Ross Storey

Price: $39.95

Publisher: Australia, New Holland: 2017

Seller ID: 9781925546071

ISBN: 1925546071

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

This Fourth Edition has more than 300 colour photographs that show the insects in their natural habitat, and the line drawings clearly illustrate subtle differences where identification is tricky. Whether you're an amateur insect enthusiast, a student or an entomologist, this updated and revised third edition of A Field Guide to Insects in Australia will help you to identify insects from all the major insect groups. With more photographs and up to date information, it will enable you to differentiate between a dragonfly and a damselfly or a cricket and a grasshopper. You'll find cockroaches...
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Storey's Guide to Raising Sheep 4th Edition

By: Paula Simmons and Carol Ekarius

Price: $29.95

Publisher: USA, Storey Publishing: 2009

Seller ID: A1158

ISBN: 1603424598

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

Whether you're about to acquire your first sheep or are interested in diversifying your operation with rare breeds, Storey's Guide to Raising Sheep covers everything small-scale sheep farmers need to know to keep their animals healthy and productive. Drawing from years of hands-on experience, Paula Simmons and Carol Ekarius provide expert advice on breed selection, lambing, feeding, housing, pasture maintenance, and medical care. You'll also find tips on profitably marketing your meat and fibre products, as well as information on obtaining organic certifications.
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