The Boab Tree by Pat Lowe

$29.99 AUD

Category: Plants and Animals

That 'colossus of the bush', the boab tree, has long intrigued visitors to the Kimberley. Where did it come from? How long does it live? With its strong branches and gnarled trunk, the boab is a minor ecosystem, providing shade and shelter for other lives. Native bees and bagmoths, lizards and nesting b irds, cattle and human beings, the boab embraces them all. Some aged boabs bear scars from long-past visitors: Aboriginal engravings, Muslim prayer alcoves, the name of a ship, the trace of an explorers' camp, a desperate message to absent comrades. Pat Lowe is a keen observer of the natural world. In this book she takes us through the science and history of the boab and into a realm of stories about the Kimberley's most beloved tree. ...Show more

The Natural World of the Kimberley

$55.00 AUD

Category: History

The Natural World of the Kimberley is a valuable addition to our knowledge and appreciation of the Kimberley's geology, environment, flora and fauna. This volume is essential reading for those living in or travelling through the Kimberley region The Kimberley's diverse habiitats support an astonishing variety of plants and animals, many of which are found nowhere else on earth. The Kimberley region of Western Australia is one of the world's last great wilderness areas. Covering more than 400,000 km2, it is home to some of the country's natural landmarks such as the Bungle Bungle Range, Geikie Gorge and Horizontal Falls Although the rugged and remote nature of the region offers some protection, they are still at risk from threats such as feral species, fire and climate change      ...Show more

The Barefoot Investor: The Only Money Guide You'll Ever Need Updated 2019 by Scott Pape

$29.99 AUD

Category: Business

** Fully reviewed and updated for the 2018-2019 financial year** This is the only money guide you'll ever need That's a bold claim, given there are already thousands of finance books on the shelves. So what makes this one different? Well, you won't be overwhelmed with a bunch of 'tips' ... or a strict b udget (that you won't follow). You'll get a step-by-step formula: open this account, then do this; call this person, and say this; invest money here, and not there. All with a glass of wine in your hand. This book will show you how to create an entire financial plan that is so simple you can sketch it on the back of a serviette ... and you'll be able to manage your money in 10 minutes a week. You'll also get the skinny on: Saving up a six-figure house deposit in 20 months Doubling your income using the 'Trapeze Strategy' Saving $78,173 on your mortgage and wiping out 7 years of payments Finding a financial advisor who won't rip you off Handing your kids (or grandkids) a $140,000 cheque on their 21st birthday Why you don't need $1 million to retire ... with the 'Donald Bradman Retirement Strategy' Sound too good to be true? It's not. This book is full of stories from everyday Aussies -- single people, young families, empty nesters, retirees -- who have applied the simple steps in this book and achieved amazing, life-changing results. And you're next.     ...Show more

Saltwater Country

$29.99 AUD

Category: Music

The Aboriginal Soccer Tribe: A History of Aboriginal Involvement with the World Game by John Maynard; Gordon Briscoe (Foreword by)

$15.99 AUD

Category: General

A first in sporting literature, "The Aboriginal Soccer Tribe" is the largely untold story of Aboriginal involvement with the world game. The acceptance that Aboriginal players found within the post-World War II migrant communities had a profound impact on their lives. The multicultural environment of Au stralian soccer provided them with a haven from the prejudice and racism of wider Australian society. Interweaving personal stories and extensive research with links to the broader Indigenous world community, this book is a celebration of the extraordinary journey taken by Aboriginal sportsmen and women to forge the way ahead for the present crop of talented soccer players. ...Show more

Freshwater Fishes of the Kimberley A Field Guide

$29.99 AUD

Category: Nature and Science

The Kimberley region in north-western Australia is world renowned for its rugged natural beauty, remoteness, waterfalls, and Aboriginal culture. It is home to a rich array of animals and plants, including a large number found nowhere else on earth. The fish fauna is no exception, among whichare species that are culturally important such as the iconic Barramundi, a prized recreational and commercial species.Exciting  discoveries of new fish species continue in the region and this guide contains information on where the species occur, their evolutionary retationships, biology, conservation status, cultural values, and local language names.This compact volume contains full colour illustrations and information on the inland fish fauna from the Fitzroy River in the south-west to the Ord, Victoria and Fitzmaurice rivers to the east. ...Show more

An-Me Arri-ngun - Traditional Plant Foods of the Kundjeyhmi People of Kakadu National Park: the Food We Eat by Gary Fox; Murray Garde

$32.99 AUD

Category: Nature and Bushfood

A landmark book to be released July 2018 is theculmination of decades of work describingthe bush tucker and bush medicine of the WorldHeritage-listed Kakadu National Park, one ofAustralian's best known tourist destinations.The authors and Kundjeyhmi people have workedclosely to photograph and describe 1 49 plantspecies: from the toffee-like gum of river wattle tosweet an-badju yams sought by singing children.Each plant's description includes: Kundjeyhmi,scientific and English common names; plant uses;plant preparation; and its cultural significance. Theinformation is presented in simple, easy-to-readlanguage, accompanied by over 500 spectacularphotographs.Over 60,000 years, the Kundjeyhmi people ofKakadu have gained an intimate knowledge ofthe area's plant foods. An-me Arri-ngun: TheFood We Eat will fascinate all those interestedin Aboriginal life and culture, bush tucker, bushmedicine, and Australian flora. ...Show more

Cocky's Joy by Michael Farrell

$24.00 AUD

Category: Poetry

Michael Farrell has a reputation as the most adventurous and experimental of contemporary Australian poets, since he continually pushes the boundaries of what our poetry can do. Cocky's Joy is likely to be his breakthrough collection, the one which wins him a wider audience, and part of the reason for t his lies in the use it makes of Australian history and popular culture. Farrell was born and raised in rural NSW and as its title suggests, many of the poems in this collection are rooted in the bush, which they present as a surreal wonderland, connected to the world in magical and often hilarious ways. There are love poems too, and gay riffs on such figures as the cowboy, the waiter and the 'romantic woman'. Farrell's experimentalism doesn't prevent him from offering really moving tributes, to parents and lovers, and scenes remembered from the past. In fact, it is precisely his eye for metaphor and the strange combination, for punning and word play, that gives his poetry its humour and energy. "Catherine/ designed pages for ads where tiny buffalo/ roamed a celery patch, leaving health warnings/ on the stalks. Why not just use ants? objected/ Heathcliff." ...Show more

Swamp Poems: Walking the Wetlands of the Swan Coastal Plain by Nandi Chinna

$24.99 AUD

Category: Poetry

Chinna uncovers the lost places that exist beneath the townscape of Perth. For the last four years the poet has walked the wetlands of the Swan Coastal Plain - and she has walked the paths and streets where the wetlands once were. Chinna writes with great poignancy and beauty of our inability to return, and the ways in which we can use the dual practice of writing and walking to reclaim what we have lost. Her poems speak with urgency about wetlands that are under threat from development today. ...Show more

Cattlemen in Pearls - Celebrating Women in Agriculture by Ian and Anne Galloway (Concept by)

$45.00 AUD

Category: General

Cattlemen in Pearls introduces us to 28 remarkable Australian women, spanning three generations, whose love for the land and livestock is ingrained in their genetic profile. These powerful, surprising and moving mini-biographies recount tales of gritty determination, direst tragedy and glorious courage. We are given rare insight into how and what it's like to start a cattle business from scratch; to run a successful stud enterprise; to manage a vast cattle station; to head a pastoral industry group and corporation.The tough physical and emotional terrain of the bush, and strong family ties, play a role in each of these diverse, down-to-earth and sometimes heartbreaking stories. There are droughts, floods, emergencies, times of despair and loss, as well as hilarious antics, joyous gatherings and extraordinary stories of success. For each of these thoroughly capable, warm-hearted women there is simply no other lifestyle choice. Cattlemen in Pearls is a compelling tribute to women in agriculture, specifically Australia's beef industry. ...Show more

An Igloo on the Moon - Exploring Architecture by David Jenkins; Adrian Buckley (Illustrator)

$22.99 AUD

Category: Nature and Science

- A fun and engaging introduction to the basic principles of engineering and architecture - Encourages environmental awareness - Aimed at the next generation of architects "An excellent resource for educating and inspiring young minds on the subjects of architecture, engineering, and the built environme nt" - Architect's Toy Box Aimed at young, enquiring minds, An Igloo on the Moon explores how and why we build. Beginning with the igloo, whose origins are lost in time, and culminating in the latest 3D-printing technology for lunar habitation, the book weaves together themes and ideas to create an unfolding visual story. Illustrated with a sequence of extraordinary collages, specially created by artist Adrian Buckley, the book ranges through history and across continents. Underlying the narrative is an awareness of environmental issues and the need to reconnect with sustainable patterns of building. It is a book to engage the next generation of architects - and their parents and teachers. The title has won the DAM Architectural Book Award 2015 and was exhibited in Frankfurt. Thank you for your beautiful book it reminds us what architecture is about Renzo Piano ...Show more

Field Guide to Australian Birds 2E by Michael Morcombe

$49.99 AUD

Category: Nature and Science

Written and illustrated by bird expert, Michael Morcombe, this is the most comprehensive field guide to Australian birds published. Simple, clear design links text and paintings; unique system of organisation of information; includes breeding section; maps define variances in ranges and subspecies.