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"My name is Rick, and I'm a snake-a-holic." This book is a collection of amazing stories from one of the world's leading herpetologists, Rick Shine, who has spent 50 years conducting research on snakes of many different kinds, in many different places around the world, from his home in Australia, through Asia and Europe, to North America and beyond. There's something special about snakes; they are scarce and secretive and a bite may land you in the cemetery. Something unearthly and mysterious about a creature than can glide across the ground with no obvious means of propulsion. That never blinks its eyes. That can capture, kill and swallow prey items larger than itself. That can dispense death with a few drops of venom. That can slough away its tattered old skin to emerge resplendent and iridescent. A creature that appears magically in front of you when you least expect it, triggering a unique alarm pathway in your brain. The book offers an entertaining and thought-provoking journey through the remarkable diversity of snake lifestyles around the world. It is written from a personal perspective, although the main players are snakes, and with minor roles for a motley assortment of colleagues and students who accompanied the author on his travels. It is packed with first-hand accounts of the excitements of fieldwork in remote areas with dangerous animals and is intended to be accessible to anybody with an interest in the subject.

This unique, entertaining and informative book, which is illustrated with more than 200 stunning images, introduces readers to some 50 species of Australian birds that can be found in habitats ranging from urban backyards to the outback.

A gorgeous new title in the 'Luxe Nature' gift-line series from Reed New Holland, this is a beautiful collection of artworks and inspirational quotes about wildflowers from around the world, encompassing many families, from roses and snowdrops, to poppies and lilies, to meadows alive with daisies, buttercups and myriad other flowers. Wildflowers are everywhere and they have the power to inspire us and capture our imaginations. They are symbols of love, happiness, beauty, remembrance, regeneration and much more besides. The delicate forms of flowers seem to make us reflect on our own frailties and appreciate the beauty not only of the blooms themselves but also of other aspects of life. They have inspired artists and writers for many centuries, even millennia, and this book is intended as a celebration of the relationship between wildflowers and people. Stunning watercolour paintings and other artworks are coupled with quotes about wildflowers, or just about life in general - some very well known and others less famous. So prepare for a journey around the world, exploring many aspects that we love about nature and wildflowers.

Australia is blessed with an abundance of fishes. More than 5,000 species of fish are found Down Under - around 15% of the known species - making Australia one of the best places in the world to see fishes, and lots of them. But where are the best spots to see a diverse range of fishes around Australia? This book is the first guide to fishwatching in Australia. Now fishwatching may be a new term for most people, but just like birdwatching it best describes what divers, snorkellers and naturalists do when they study, observe and document fishes. This book is designed especially for the fishwatcher. It is not a fish identification guide or a dive site guide, instead a sort of blending of the two - a guide to the best spots to observe sea fishes in Australia. Each of the one hundred hot-spots listed is home to a diverse range of fishes, and for each location a sample of typical fish species and families are described. However, most of these hot-spots have been selected because they are also the best place to observe unusual fishes. Throughout the pages of this book the reader will learn about the wonderful fishes of Australia, the best places to see them, how to find them and how t

What is it about old tractors that is so fascinating and entrancing? The sounds and smells of these old relics? The hunt to find the rarest of models? Or simply the memories such machines evoke? 'The Magic of Old Tractors' explores this intriguing world and is essential reading for anyone with a passion for classic tractors. Renowned international expert and self confessed tractorphile Ian M Johnston invites you to become acquainted with the nostalgic world of spanners, grease and exhaust smoke, and to experience the wonderful world of old tractors.

From Turtle Bay on Oahu's famous North Shore to the once royal estate of Vidago Palace Hotel near Portugal's famous port-making Douro Valley region 'Golf Courses and Resorts around the World' is a fascinating guide to the most outstanding golf courses and resorts that are open to the public. Whether it is teeing off at Pinehurst No. 2 in North Carolina, which has hosted more championships than any other course in the United States, or playing a marathon four rounds at Oregon's links golf paradise of Bandon Dunes, you'll find a great variety of unforgettable golfing destinations to explore. Some of the most respected golf writers, golf professionals and course architects in the world have come together to select the worlds' top golf resorts. With a mix of history, course architecture, tips on how to play each course, fine dining and luxury features, as well as other resort activities such as scuba diving and fishing, the reviews combine to provide a comprehensive guide to the world's best luxury golf destinations.

The 1960s was a decade like no other ... the culture, the music and the fashions. It also saw a surfing boom that bred innovation in surfboard design, changes in lifestyle, and most importantly, the development of 'surf ' photography. Mal Sutherland, John Pennings, Barrie Sutherland and Bob Weeks were pioneers of the genre - four young guys who blended their love of the beach with a passion for photography. Contrasted with this era when the whole planet goes surfing, in Australia in the sixties, riding a surfboard was the exclusive domain of either the very poor, or the wealthy. Consequently, many of us chose the poverty path, throwing our fate to the winds, rejecting the post-war consumerism and the suburban, Saturday Evening Post dream. We just went surfing, with no thought to tomorrow. Consequently, our cars were old jalopies crammed with bodies and boards, to share the petrol pennies around. Our wardrobe was goodwill - and sparse.Our dreams were of next day's surf, which meant five or six hours of paddling, take-offs, speed trim thrills, and attempting new manoeuvres as they were developed. We made better and better boards as our skill level quickly increased. Hunting for new surf spots was a major part of our culture along Australia's massive coast. This book represents a snapshot into the imagery of the time, a time now known as 'the golden era of surfing'. There were perhaps a dozen committed surfing photographers (total) in the 1960s, so this book represents a significant portion of the 35mm film shot in Australia through this decade, making 'Surfing in the Sixties' an even more valuable record. Surfing in the 1960s was a counterculture all to itself, attracting some flamboyantly colourful characters who collectively, yet unconsciously, changed the face of modern surfing with their far out surfing style and surfboard innovations. Surfing and surfers were very much on the fringe of society, not interested in a conventional job and the mainstream way of life. The 1960s are often glorified and romanticised, yet, without being sentimental, surfing is part of the folklore. Surfers were a personification of everything that the counterculture was pursuing - freedom, exploration, innovation, change and discovery - all in bare feet and boardshorts! With a foreword by surfing legend Bob McTavish, 'Surfing in the Sixties' showcases more than 300 iconic images for a new generation, and for those of us who remember a simpler time on the beach

A Handbook to Australian Seashells will help you to identify most of the shells you find, no matter where you are on the Australian coast. It includes over 375 species of the most common seashells found along our seashores. Each one is illustrated with a beautiful colour photograph showing its colours, patterns, shape and sculpture.

An inspiration to bug-lovers everywhere, this fantastic companion title to Chris Humfrey's Coolest Creepy Crawlies features 24 pages of colouring fun. It covers 15 amazing critters, from the familiar snails, slaters, ants and centipedes to the more eye-opening invertebrates such as rhinoceros beetle, emperor gum moth, Australian tarantula and Monteith's leaf insect. Each species gets a page or a spread, with four to six outlines to colour in, plus colour photos of the author and the animals, fact boxes giving fascinating information, and a QR code which links to bonus content in the form of video footage for each animal. The book is both fun and educational, with the information linking neatly with the school curriculum, while the facts that the author is face-to-face with a quarter of a million school kids per year, and that his shows are available to millions of TV viewers worldwide, will ensure that this book is a popular addition to our natural history list.

For perhaps fifty thousand years the Aboriginal people have lived, and lived well, in Australia. They have developed a unique knowledge of native plants and a deep understanding of the value of many animal products. BUSH FOOD is an exploration of these traditional skills and a compendium of the kinds of foods eaten by Aborigines.

40 Super Powers Card Deck 36 superpowers + 4 growth mindset cards. Each of the 36 superpower cards includes a positive growth mindset language to practice Positive Self-Talk. Suitable for all ages! Each card starts with I am, I can, I will with a focus around Gratitude, Kindness, Courage, Mindfulness positivity to name a few. Super Powers are Strengths that magically come from within. .Shuffle the cards and magically pick one each day, you will find they resonate and serve as a reminder around strengths that often you needed to hear or nurture.

A terrifying true story of a young woman dragged back to Iraq by her parents to live under threat of death from the ancient custom of honour killing.

Thinking of buying or adopting a dog? Where do you start? How do you make sure you get the right pet? 'Beginner's Dog Guide' answers all your questions-from where to find a good breeder, what to expect from your vet, puppy-proofing your home and how to maintain a happy, healthy dog.

Cuddly and curious, furry and ferocious, odd and unique--the amazing animals of Australia are a mixed bunch. They live in all kinds of different habitats--the desert, the sea, in forests, rivers and lakes--and because Australia is an island, many animals live here and nowhere else in the world. Meet them up close in this beautifully presented encyclopedia that is designed especially for young readers. Encyclopedia of Australian Animals combines over 250 gorgeous photographs with informative, easy-to-read text and fun facts about Australia's unusual animals, where they live and what they do. With a list of engaging activities to help young readers expand and consolidate their knowledge, this comprehensive collection will provide hours of educational and entertaining reading.

The extraordinary Martha Needle stands out as one of Australia's worst murderesses of all time. In this book compelling new evidence is examined by highly-regarded author, historian and lawyer Dr Brian Williams. It firmly places Martha Needle in the frame for a string of chilling murders - telling the whole story of this femme fatale's life.

With stunning and unique creatures in abundance - including kangaroos, koalas, cockatoos, and crocodiles - Australia is a paradise for nature lovers. Australian Wildlife in Pictures captures this amazing richness and diversity in 250 remarkable colour images of the country's wild wonders, including inhabitants of deserts, wetlands, rainforests and coral reefs. There's no better introduction to the nature of Australia.

'Grow Your Own Bushfoods' is a comprehensive and practical guide to growing and harvesting more than 140 kinds of Australian bushfoods right in your own backyard.