“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 ......
Elvis, Australia’s crankiest crocodile, was scaring people in Darwin so he was sent to the Australian Reptile Park and has become its most famous resident. With photos of Elvis, this book tells the story of his life at the park and some of his naughty antics. The book also educates about Australian native animals and the people that care for them
Where to Ride is an instructional map book written specifically for Melbourne mountain bikers. Where to Ride caters for riders of every mountain bike ability and fitness level, offering a variety of rides all within two hours of Melbourne.
The book is supplemented with gorgeous photos of forests, trails and vistas to inform and inspire you.
The Where to Ride Brisbane Cycling Map not only contains all the information a cyclist would want, but its physical format is optimised for cyclists. Printed on water and tear resistant synthetic paper, the Where to Ride map folds down to a convenient size that’s small enough to fit into a cycling jersey pocket.
In Atlas of a Threatened Planet, award-winning book and graphic designer Esther Gonstalla digs into these questions and
many more through her attractive and easy-to-understand infographics.
The Australian mainland is surrounded by over 8,000 islands, islets and rock stacks. These offers unique habitats for animals and plants, which has driven the evolution of thousands of species that occur nowhere else on Earth. Exploring the islands, via outstandingcontributions from key conservationists and 360 beautiful images.
Orphaned koala joey Elsa was raised by Koala expert Hayley when her mother was too sick to look after her. This positive and happy book features photos of beautiful Elsa and follows her growing up and then eventually having her own joey. This adorable story also aims to educate kids about Australian native animals and the people that care for them.
In 1997 sixty-two containers fell off the cargo ship Tokio Express after it was hit by a rogue wave off the coast of Cornwall, including one container filled with nearly five million pieces of Lego, much of it sea themed. In the months that followed, beachcombers started to find Lego washed up on beaches across the south west coast. Among the ......
