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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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  • The Power of Trees
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    The Power of Trees

    Intimate in size yet quietly breathtaking in scope, this graceful gift book will forever change how you think, and how you feel, about trees. In poetically sparse scientific observations, renowned conservation biologist Gretchen Daily narrates the...
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    Possums

    Possums are familiar to many Australians, often taking up residence in our gardens and homes. It is the Common Brushtail Possum, the most abundant and widespread species, which most people know, but this is the first book devoted to describing the...
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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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  • Flying Dinosaurs
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    Flying Dinosaurs

    Dinosaurs didn't die out when an asteroid hit Earth 66 million years ago. Get ready to unthink what you thought you knew and journey into the deep, dark depths of the Jurassic.The discovery of the first feathered dinosaur in China in 1996 sent shockwaves...
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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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  • 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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    Vitamin N
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    Vitamin N

    From the bestselling authority on connecting children with nature, a one-of-a-kind guide chock-full of practical ideas, advice, and inspiration for creating a nature-rich life - for kids and grown-ups.In his groundbreaking international bestseller Last...
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    Tree Families
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    Tree Families

    Be inspired by nature and play the card game suited for all. Team up the component parts of a tree – from the leaf, flower and fruit plus the tree itself to form a tree family! Discover eleven of the most beautiful flowering, fruiting trees with Ryuto...
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    Ocean Playing Cards
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    Ocean Playing Cards

    Make a splash at your next card game by swapping your standard card deck with the most spectacular animals from the world’s oceans set of playing cards. 52 CARD DECK – The interesting Ocean cards follow the same style as a standard card deck with 52...
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    Cloud Spotter
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    Cloud Spotter

    Pause for a moment and look up at the skies. There is ever-changing beauty to behold in the cloudscape. Learn the difference between common cloud types (do you know your cirrostratus from your cumulonimbus?) and find out which is most likely to herald...
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    Forage
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    Forage

    Forage is a beautifully illustrated celebration of edible plants that can be found throughout the world. Anybody can enjoy the increasingly popular back-to-nature activity of foraging. In some countries these plants are now forgotten as food, but in...
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    Tree Vision
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    Tree Vision

    Tree Vision is the ultimate card set to help you learn all about trees, their leaves, seeds, flowers and so much more! Do you suffer from tree blindness? Learn to read the leaves using these flashcards and you’ll have the differences between tree...
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    Around the World in 80 Plants
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    Around the World in 80 Plants

    An inspirational and beautifully illustrated book that tells the stories of 80 plants from around the globe. In his follow-up to the bestselling Around the World in 80 Trees, Jonathan Drori takes another trip across the globe, bringing to life the...
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  • Secret Network of Nature
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    Secret Network of Nature

    An exploration of the invisible connections sustaining the entire natural world from the bestselling author of The Hidden Life of Trees ...
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    The Wheel of the Year
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    The Wheel of the Year

    Rediscover nature’s cycles through the Wheel of the Year: a celebration of eight key moments within the turning seasons – from solstices to equinoxes and those midpoints in-between. The Wheel of the Year allows its celebrants a moment to pause and still...
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    Match a Track
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    Match a Track

    Show off your best animal-tracking skills in this brilliant matching game. The task is to match 25 tracks to their animal owners. Has an elephant just crossed your path or was it an echidna? Can you track down a coyote, make out the trail of a peacock...
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    Wisdom from the Hidden Life of Trees
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    Wisdom from the Hidden Life of Trees

    A beautifully illustrated collection of insights from the international bestseller The Hidden Life of Trees. A perfect book for anyone who wants to forever remember the wisdom of the forest. This gorgeous compendium distills the essence of the beloved...
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Nature and the natural world: general interest