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    Growing Wild Mushrooms

    This step-by-step guide introduces the beginning mushroom cultivator to everything he needs to know, from sterile culture procedures to indoor bottle gardens to indoor/outdoor compost gardens. Ten chapters cover equipment, growing media, compost, small...
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    The Grand Array

    The Grand Array is a stunning collection of 18 essays by widely acclaimed poet Pattiann Rogers. Written over a span of 25 years, in these essays Rogers daringly lays out the essential unity of science, spirituality, the arts, and our sensual experience...
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    Whale
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    Whale

    Presents the cultural and natural history of these extraordinary mammals, long persecuted and now celebrated throughout the world. From the tales of Jonah and Brendan the Navigator to Moby Dick and recent discoveries of cetacean songs and culture, Joseph...
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  • The Orvis Guide to Beginning Saltwater Fly Fishing
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    The Orvis Guide to Beginning Saltwater Fly Fishing

    Expert saltwater fly fisherman, Conway Bowman, offers advice and useful techniques for the beginner fisherman in The Orvis Guide to Beginning Saltwater Fly Fishing-ideal for the novice that wants to learn and perfect their skills. Written in conjunction...
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    When Species Meet

    In 2006, about 69 million U.S. households had pets, giving homes to around 73.9 million dogs, 90.5 million cats, and 16.6 million birds, and spending more than 38 billion dollars on companion animals. As never before in history, our pets are truly...
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    Backyard Bird Photography
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    Backyard Bird Photography

    Fans of bird watching will rejoice with Backyard Bird Photography, a guide for learning how to set up your backyard in order to take the best photographs of your local birds. In addition to guiding you through the first steps of setting...
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    The Trapper's Bible
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    The Trapper's Bible

    Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Hunting and Trapping! A collection of tips, tactics, and anecdotes from the finest trappers the United States has ever seen, The Trapper's Bible is an essential reference guide for hunters, trappers, and...
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    Hedgehog
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    Hedgehog

    A natural and cultural history of the hedgehog, an animal that has had a close connection with people since the dawn of civilization. This book explores the symbolism of the animal, from Romans who regarded it as a...
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    A Photographic Guide to the Birds of Southeast Asia
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    A Photographic Guide to the Birds of Southeast Asia

    "A Photographic Guide to the Birds of Southeast Asia" is the first comprehensive photographic guide to the birds of mainland Southeast Asia, the Philippines and Borneo. It covers important bird species found in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia and...
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    Eucalypts of the Sydney Region
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    Eucalypts of the Sydney Region

    Designed to fit into the backpack of bushwalkers, students, botanists, field ecologists, and foresters, Eucalypts of the Sydney Region describes the most common eucalypt species found in the Sydney region (from Newcastle to Nowra and west beyond...
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  • Australia's Meteorite Craters
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    Australia's Meteorite Craters

    On Earth, catastrophic impact of an asteroid or comet with truly global consequences has not happened during our written history, and the threat seems very small. Giant scars on our planet's surface are relics of an impact history stretching back more...
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    Uluru
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    Uluru

    This handy guide is your key to the secrets of the most famous National Parks of Australia's Red Centre. It will tell you about the area's pre-history and origins, its geology and landforms, its plants and animals, including how they live. It also...
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    Dolphin
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    Dolphin

    From Flipper to SeaWorld, dolphins have long captured our hearts. In this book Alan Rauch draws on his years of experience working with and studying dolphins. Dolphins are extremely social and recognised as highly intelligent. For centuries they were...
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    A Photographic Guide to the Birds of Indonesia
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    A Photographic Guide to the Birds of Indonesia

    A Photographic Guide to the Birds of Indonesia is a newly revised edition of the first and best comprehensive photographic guide to the birds of Indonesia. Because of its vast size and geographical location, Indonesia has the world's most diverse...
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  • Building Frog Friendly Gardens
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    Building Frog Friendly Gardens

    When did you last see a frog in your garden? Sadly, for many people. The answer is 'never' or 'many years ago'. Building Frog Friendly Gardens reveals that it does not have to be this way. This simple, practical, step-by-step guide to...
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    A Modern Dog's Life
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    A Modern Dog's Life

    Written with clarity and humour, A Modern Dog's Life offers a new approach to owning and training a dog, drawing on the latest research on dog behaviour and the author's expertise as a vet and animal behaviourist to explain why dogs behave they way they...
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    Leopard
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    Leopard

    The leopard is the ultimate cat. It makes the lion and the tiger appear overblown and all the other members of the cat family look puny. Whereas lions hunt in the open and then share their kill, the leopard is solitary, stealthy and selfish. This cat...
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    Aquaponic Gardening
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    Aquaponic Gardening

    Aquaponics is a revolutionary system for growing plants by fertilizing them with the waste water from fish in a sustainable closed system. A combination of aquaculture and hydroponics, aquaponic gardening is an amazingly productive way to grow organic...
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    The Malay Archipelago

    Alfred Russel Wallace deserves equal billing with Charles Darwin for his independently drawn but parallel conclusions on the theory of evolution. Darwin himself called Wallace 'generous and noble' and referred favourably to his work in later editions of...
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    Flying Foxes, Fruit and Blossom Bats of Australia

    Flying Foxes is an illustrated guide dedicated to Australia's thriteen species of Megachiroptera. These 'mega' bats do not comply with standard bat stereotypes: while they are nocturnal, they live in forests rather than caves, they navigate by sight...
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    A Field Guide to the Fungi of Australia
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    A Field Guide to the Fungi of Australia

    Australia is world-renowned for its often extraordinary and unique natural environment including many of its plants and animals. This beautiful little book highlights an often overlooked, but just as remarkable, aspect of our natural world: Australia's...
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    Beneath the Surface
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    Beneath the Surface

    Caves are exciting places to visit, whether you are a tourist, a sporting caver or a scientist in one of the many disciplines which use caves as natural laboratories. This book comprehensively reviews what we presently know about Australia's caves...
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    Flowerpaedia
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    Flowerpaedia

    Flowerpaedia is an A–Z reference guide of over 1000 flowers, researched and compiled by botanical explorer Cheralyn Darcey. This comprehensive dictionary includes each flower’s correct botanical name for easy and exact identification. You will delight...
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    Into the Orchid House
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    Into the Orchid House

    High on the hills of the Atherton Tablelands in far north Queensland stands a glasshouse built by orchid expert Bruce Gray. Whether from the cloud forests of South America, the Himalayan Mountains of India, the mangroves of the Philippines, the rocky...
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    The Shark Deck
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    The Shark Deck

    Get ready to sink your teeth into this deck of 50 shark cards! Dive into the deep blue with The Shark Deck, featuring fascinating facts and figures on 50 shark species. From iconic sharks like the great white, tiger and hammerhead, to the lesser-known...
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    Compact Field Guide to Australian Birds
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    Compact Field Guide to Australian Birds

    Written and illustrated by one of Australia's most respected birding experts, Michael Morcombe, this has been an essential reference for every birdwatcher and field naturalist for several decades. The most comprehensive compact field guide on Australian...
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    Travelling with Pets on Australia's East Coast
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    Travelling with Pets on Australia's East Coast

    Get your paws on the latest edition of Travelling with Pets on Australia’s East Coast. Travelling with your beloved dog, cat, bird or horse? Independently researched and collated, the newly updated sixth edition of this popular guide explores the best...
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  • Cattitude
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    Cattitude

    Sometimes words just aren't enough but now you can turn to this deck of 24 feisty felines to help you out, whether you need a boost of kitty confidence, want to send a message or are simply after your daily LOLs. If you really want to tell someone to...
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    Deck of Mushrooms
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    Deck of Mushrooms

    Fungi are eternally mysterious and truly unique. The Deck of Mushrooms is your essential introduction to some of the world's most interesting fungi. From the delicious Shiitake and the deadly Death Cap, to mushrooms of the magical variety and...
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    Buzz
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    Buzz

    Buzz captures bees in all of their moods, from serious (every bee has a job to do) to quirky (they communicate using the waggle dance). Bees are fun to watch and a delight to listen to. They’re endlessly fascinating and very photogenic. The lives of...
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    Lost Companions
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    Lost Companions

    Our society is still learning how to dignify the relationship between a pet and their human with proper mourning rituals. We have only recently allowed the conversation of how to grieve for our non-human family members to come front and centre. In...
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  • Melbourne for Dogs
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    Melbourne for Dogs

    In Melbourne For Dogs, local author and dog owner Julie Mundy provides the ultimate list of Melbourne’s best dog-friendly beaches, parks and walks. Featuring over 700 off-lead parks and 50 beaches, along with a comprehensive suburb-by-suburb index...
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    Dark Emu
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    Dark Emu

    Dark Emu: Aboriginal Australia and the Birth of Agriculture
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    Cats Who Changed the World
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    Cats Who Changed the World

    50 stories of cats that have altered history, inspired art and literature, reunited lost lovers, saved lives, or just ruined everything. The cat-tastic companion to Dogs Who Changed the World. 50 awe-inspiring stories of cats who have altered history,...
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    Dogs Who Changed the World
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    Dogs Who Changed the World

    50 stories of dogs that have altered history, inspired art and literature, reunited lost lovers, saved lives, or just ruined everything. Fifty awe-inspiring stories of dogs that have altered history, inspired art and literature, reunited lost lovers,...
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    Little Book of Dogs
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    Little Book of Dogs

    Live. Laugh. Bark. What could be better than the presence of a fuzzy and faithful four-legged friend? From their loyalty and devotion to their endearing capacity to face life, work and exercise with endless enthusiasm, dogs have been our steadfast...
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    Little Book of Cats
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    Little Book of Cats

    Time spent with cats is never wasted. Comforting, cuddly, cute... What could be better than the presence of a fabulous feline fur-ball? As well as being totally adorable, cats are fiercely independent, curious and mischievous - and they make wonderful,...
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  • Birds of Australia
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    Birds of Australia

    Behavioural insights, action photography and your questions answered. The Australian Green Guides have been created for wildlife enthusiasts of all ages. The most commonly asked questions are answered with particular emphasis on fascinating behavioural...
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  • Match a Pair of Birds
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    Match a Pair of Birds

    Match the male and female pairs of 25 species of bird from around the world in this beautifully illustrated memory game. To play, simply place the cards face down and see if you can remember where the matching bird is located. Collect more pairs than...
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    Bug Bingo
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    Bug Bingo

    This beautifully illustrated bingo game features 64 species of bugs from around the world. Identify all kinds of insects - from the giant hawker dragonfly to the kissing bug and the orchid bee to the sacred scarab - mark them off on your card and bingo!...
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    Bird Bingo
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    Bird Bingo

    This beautifully illustrated bingo game features 64 species of birds from around the world.  Spot all kinds of birds - from the robin to the puffin and the kookaburra to the splendid fairywren - mark them off on your card and bingo! Bird Bingo brings a...
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    Orchid
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    Orchid

    Approximately eight percent of all the Earth's flowering species are orchids. Known for their beautiful flowers, delicate forms, and sweet fragrances, orchids are unlike any other flower. Orchids have been contemplated by philosophers, celebrated by...
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    Easy Peasy Doggy Squeezy
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    Easy Peasy Doggy Squeezy

    Hundreds of your biggest dog-training questions answered by the UK's no.1 dog trainer.  What should I expect when I adopt a rescue dog? How can I stop my dog from barking at strangers? How do I teach an older dog, new tricks? Steve Mann knows dogs. His...
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    Animalium
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    Animalium

    Wander the galleries - open 365 days a year - and discover a collection of curated exhibits on every page, accompanied by informative text. Each chapter features a different branch of the tree of life, from the simple sponge to the enormous elephant...
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    Bang!! 2
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    Bang!! 2

    The story of the Universe from the moment time and space came into existence at the Big Bang. This third edition has a new chapter, all-new photography and has been revised and updated to reflect a decade of new discoveries. In 2004 a rock star, a TV...
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    Kew - The Witch's Garden
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    Kew - The Witch's Garden

    Illustrated with pages from herbals held within the archives of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, along with botanical illustrations and archival images depicting magic and mayhem, The Witch's Garden beautifully evokes the bewitching nature of mysterious...
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    Gem Magic
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    Gem Magic

    Introducing the inherent properties of dazzling selection of gems, gemologist Raymond Walters describes how each stone is formed and its key properties, what beliefs have been associated with them through history and around the world, and both their...
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Nature and the natural world: general interest