The 48-215's Golden Decade and Legacy With insights from Spencer Martin, Barry Seton and Others
The 48-215: the modest car, designed for a particular moment, that burst the boundaries of its expectations. There is a touch of the miraculous about this story: a modest car that defined a motoring era and a bunch of mates that built a racing car on a shoestring but through hard work, skill and nerve still reached the pinnacle of their sport.
This Whats That? title features Myke Mollards vibrant cinematic drawings of Australian amphibians. And its jampacked with fascinating facts! From precious pobblebonks, terrific turtle frogs and colourful corroboree frogs to conniving cane toads and snouty smooth newts — children will discover why wild nature is our most precious resource.
Gregory Milners new title, The Skill of Flower Arranging, is a clear and comprehensive guide covering all aspects of floral design. Whether readers intend to make floristry their career, are already a professional florist, or simply love to arrange flowers within their home, this book will guide them to create a variety of stunning arrangments.
This new Australian Geographic guide, full of vibrant photography, and accompanied by a concise but fascinating commentary, is an indispensable souvenir for international and Australian visitors to this very special place. Armchair travellers and children will pick it up time and again to whet their appetites and perhaps to plan their own visits.
How a tycoon, a pastoralist and a convict helped shape the exploration of colonial Australia
The Australian outback was revealed partly by formal expeditions, but also by runaway convicts, privately funded explorers, and pastoralists. This is the enthralling tale of three exemplars: Ralph Entwistle, bushranger; John Horrocks, first to explore the parched interior by camel; and Horace Wills, who pushed the frontier back in the far north.
Details 25 walks in this much-loved region, including in Kakadu, Nitmiluk and Litchfield national parks. Distance, grade and estimated duration are detailed, walks are accompanied by accurate full-colour maps and photographs, and history, culture and wildlife add interest. Includes many classic walks as well as some lesser known adventurous tracks.
George The Wombat is the story of an orphaned wombat joey called George who was raised by the keepers at the Australian Reptile Park. This positive and happy book features photos of the adorable George and his keepers at the park. This beautiful story also aims to educate about Australian native animals and the people that care for them.
“Go for a walk,” suggested the psychologist. Four and half years later, Terra became the first female to walk solo and unsupported around Australia, all in aid of suicide prevention. Not only did the 17,200-kilometre walk set a distance record, but Terra became a roadside counsellor, helping thousands of people on their own paths to mental health ......
After an outline of pre-colonial time, this account tells of the early days of the NSW colony and how it has progressed since those beginnings to the current day. The complete development of the state is told, weaving through various areas of focus, along with all the influential people, remarkable pioneers and key events: colonial and Indigenous
