Designing to Heal explores what happens to communities that have suffered disasters, either natural or man-made, and what planners and urban designers can do to give the affected communities the best possible chance of recovery. It examines the relationship that people have with…
A complete guide to locating every resident bird species in Australia.
Australian bustard
by ProQuest (Firm), Ziembicki, Mark
fromAustralian natural history series
A complete overview of the ecology and bahaviour of the bustard and its historical and contemporary significance to Aboriginal and outback communities.
The Australian bustard is Australia's heaviest flying bird. It is an icon of theAustralian outback where it is more commonly known as the bush or plains turkey. Itis also culturally and spiritually significant to Aboriginal people, who prize it as afavourite bush tucker.
A comprehensive guide to the reptiles and amphibians that live in the unique Mallee habitat.
The Victorian Mallee region encompasses the Little Desert, the Big Desert, the Sunset Country and the Hattah-Kulkyne. Each area is unique and with different topography, vegetation and fauna. The region experiences consistently higher temperatures, lower rainfall and contains a g…
"Minerals, Metals and Sustainability examines the exploitation of minerals and mineral products and the implications for sustainability of the consumption of finite mineral resources and the wastes associated with their production and use. It provides a multi-disciplinary approa…
Field guide to the frogs of Australia
by ProQuest (Firm), Knight, Frank, Tyler, Michael J.
This revised and updated guide provides concise accounts of all the known frogs of Australia.
"Pathology of Australian Native Wildlife brings together in one volume all of the available information on the anatomical pathology of Australian native vertebrate wildlife, excluding fish. It provides rapid access to documented information on diseases in Australian wildlife, do…
"Pathology of Australian Native Wildlife brings together in one volume all of the available information on the anatomical pathology of Australian native vertebrate wildlife, excluding fish. It provides rapid access to documented information on diseases in Australian wildlife, do…