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Storey's Guide to Raising Chickens Fourth Edition

By: Gail Damerow

Price: $34.95

Publisher: USA, Storey Publishing: 2018

Seller ID: 9781612129303

ISBN: 1612129307

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

With 372,000 copies in print, this is the most trusted and comprehensive reference on every aspect of chicken care, housing, feeding, and health care. The full-color new edition features the most current practices and a fresh new design. Serious poultry farmers and backyard bird raisers have relied on this best-selling reference for more than 20 years. The fourth edition of Gail Damerow's comprehensive handbook is now completely revised and redesigned, making it more accessible and informative than ever. You'll get the most up-to-date details on shelter, food, health care, eggs, chicks, and me...
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Between the Tides: In Search of Sea Turtles

By: George Hughes

Price: $41.95

Publisher: South Africa, Jacana Media: 2013

Seller ID: 000492

ISBN: 1431405620

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

A passionate account by an ardent conservationist who records his experiences while undertaking fundamental research, this book details how sea turtles are suddenly struggling to survive, largely because of harm that has been done to the planet's oceans and beaches. Much can be learned about the condition of the planet's environment by looking at sea turtles because they have existed for more than 100 million years and travel throughout the world's oceans. Including descriptions of the life cycles of turtles as well as fascinating facts, this book asks what their demise means for the human spe...
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A Photographic Guide to Snakes and Reptiles of Australia

By: Gerry Swan

Price: $19.95

Publisher: Australia, New Holland Publishers: 1995

Seller ID: 000623

ISBN: 1853685852

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

This photographic guide is designed as a companion for the traveller, local or international, who is interested in Australian reptiles. The guide identifies 231 species covering the most commonly seen snakes, turtles, tortoises, geckos, lizards, dragons and skinks of Australia. Each entry is approximately 100 words in length and includes common and scientific names as well as measurements. Each species is accompanied by a colour photograph and a distribution map. A general introduction includes information on the group to which each species belongs with reference to the relevant text within th...
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Snakes of Australia # Reed Concise Guide

By: Gerry Swan

Price: $14.95

Publisher: Australia, New Holland Publishers: 2017

Seller ID: A1305

ISBN: 1921517891

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

Reed Concise Guide Snakes of Australia, it is the ultimate keep-in-your-pocket guide to Australian snakes. It may be diminutive in size but it punches well above its weight in terms of usefulness, being packed with more than 180 images of all the species most likely to be encountered in Australia. For each of the 170 main species accounts there is at least one photograph for identification and a brief written account listing key ID features, range and habitat, food and behaviour. The book covers all of the most common and widespread species likely to be encountered in Australia â€“ from p...
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A Field Guide to Reptiles of New South Wales 2nd Edition

By: Gerry Swan and Glenn Shea and Ross Sadlier

Price: ~~$34.95~~ $19.95

Publisher: Australia, New Holland Publishers: 2004

Seller ID: 9781877069062

ISBN: 187706906X

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

In A Field Guide to Reptiles of New South Wales you will find every gecko, flap-footed lizard, goanna, dragon, skink, snake and turtle known to live throughout the many habitats of New South Wales. This State reptile guide narrows down the field of species identification to a manageable size for any naturalist. The telltale details that make identification possible lie in the descriptions of families, genera and species; which are accompanied by clear line drawings. Where you need to tune out similar species, simple keys are provided. For herpetologists, the location maps, generated from the A...
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A Field Guide to Reptiles of New South Wales 3rd Edition

By: Gerry Swan and Glenn Shea and Ross Sadlier

Price: $34.95

Publisher: Australia, New Holland Publishers: 2017

Seller ID: 9781925546088

ISBN: 192554608X

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

In A Field Guide to Reptiles of New South Wales you will find every gecko, flap-footed lizard, goanna, dragon, skink, snake and turtle known to live throughout the state's many habitats. The guide narrows down the field of species identification to a manageable size for any naturalist. The telltale details that make identification possible lie in the descriptions of families, genera and species; these are accompanied by clear line drawings. Where you need to tune out similar species, simple keys are provided. For herpetologists, the location maps will prove invaluable. This book is a thorough ...
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What Snake is That? Introducing Australian Snakes

By: Gerry Swan and Steve Wilson

Price: $24.99

Publisher: Australia, New Holland Publishers: 2009

Seller ID: 001388

ISBN: 1877069574

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

This book covers all the groups of Australian snakes. Where identification features are of particular interest they are provided, and key pointers offer hints to general diagnostic aspects. People are generally most interested in whether a snake is harmful, or what unusual habits it has, so within each family the genera are grouped together on the basis of how we relate to them, their ecology or other behavioral traits. From Secretive, burrowing blind snakes to the swift, keen-eyed whipsnakes and the lethal taipans, scientific and common names are used and identification features and key ...
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Horse Anatomy for Performance: A Practical Guide to Training, Riding and Horse Care

By: Gillian Higgins

Price: $54.95

Publisher: UK, David and Charles: 2012

Seller ID: A1164

ISBN: 144630096X

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: New

The horse's body can be organised into 11 complex interrelated systems that function efficiently to maintain life. Divided into 11 chapters, this book explains the importance and relevance of each anatomical system. It uses high quality photographs and intricate paintings on live horses with top tips and facts.|Examine the anatomy of a horse from an entirely different perspective. This intriguing and original explanation of the 11 internal body systems of horses shows them painted on the outside to describe everything on the inside. The horse is a highly sophisticated living organism so to ena...
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Posture and Performance: Principles of Training Horses from the Anatomical Perspective

By: Gillian Higgins and Stephanie Martin

Price: $34.95

Publisher: Australia, Exisle Publishing: 2015

Seller ID: 003725

ISBN: 1921966963

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: New

From the author of the hugely successful titles How Your Horse Moves and Horse Anatomy for Performance, comes a completely different training manual, also based on the Horses Inside Out philosophy: Understanding Anatomy Improves Performance and Reduces the Risk of Injury. Divided into three main parts: Principles of Anatomical Riding and Training; Exercises for Horse and Rider; Troubleshooting, the book contains a wealth of practical tips and exercises broken down into easy to follow, well-illustrated steps showing how riders can improve their riding skills and potential. The author suggests...
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Storey's Guide to Raising Poultry Fourth Edition

By: Glenn Drowns

Price: $29.95

Publisher: USA, Storey Publishing: 2012

Seller ID: 9781612120003

ISBN: 1612120008

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

Whether you're running a farm or interested in keeping a few backyard birds, Storey's Guide to Raising Poultry covers everything you need to know to successfully raise your own chickens, turkeys, waterfowl, and more. Stressing humane practices throughout, Glenn Davis provides expert advice on breed selection, housing, feeding, behaviour, breeding, health care, and processing your own meat and eggs. With tips on raising specialty species like doves, ostriches, and peafowl, you'll be inspired to experiment with new breeds and add diversity to your poultry operation. 464 pages.
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The Field Guide to the Birds of Australia 9th Edition

By: Graham Pizzey and Frank Knight and Sarah Pizzey

Price: $44.95

Publisher: Australia, Harper Collins: 2012

Seller ID: A1126

ISBN: 0732291933

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

The definitive and most respected guide to Australian bird identification, this book is a must for both experts and amateurs. First published in 1980, Graham Pizzey's Field Guide to the Birds of Australia combines a depth and breadth of knowledge with beautiful, full-colour illustrations by Frank Knight. Comprehensive and fully updated, this 9th edition of the Guide is more user-friendly than ever before. Species entries have been re-ordered and updated to reflect the new taxonomy, and the book has been expanded to include eighteen new species as well as a new section on vagrant species....
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Wildlife of the Scenic Rim: A Queensland Museum Pocket Wild Guide

By: Gregory Czechura

Price: $11.95

Publisher: Australia, Queensland Museum: 2011

Seller ID: 003434

ISBN: 0987055585

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

The high mountains of the Scenic Rim in South-East Queensland has been a refuge for flora and fauna since the last ice age. Many rare and endangered species are found in this region which borders Queensland and Northern New South Wales. A pocket sized guide to the wildlife living in one of Queensland's great natural treasure troves. 68 pages.
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Frogs of South-East Queensland: A Queensland Museum Pocket Wild Guide

By: Gregory Czechura

Price: $11.95

Publisher: Australia, Queensland Museum: 2008

Seller ID: 003423

ISBN: 0977594386

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

Australia has almost 220 species of frogs and new species are still being discovered each year. This comprehensive guide to more than 50 species includes information on introduced frogs and toads and some handy hints on frog-watching. This pocket sized identification guide will enable you to identify frogs, their habitats and calls.
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Birds of Brisbane: A Queensland Museum Pocket Wild Guide

By: Gregory Czechura

Price: $11.95

Publisher: Australia, Queensland Museum: 2008

Seller ID: 003428

ISBN: 0977594378

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

A comprehensive pocket-sized guide to the birds of Brisbane. This pocket companion is just the thing for any avid Brisbane bird-watcher. From frogmouths to falcons and crows to cockatoos, this little book contains images, calls and behaviours of every bird you're likely to find in and around Brisbane. 68 pages.
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Birds of Moreton Bay: A Queensland Museum Pocket Wild Guide * TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK *

By: Gregory Czechura

Price: $11.95

Publisher: Australia, Queensland Museum: 2012

Seller ID: 9780987268129

ISBN: 0987268120

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

An introduction to the birds that frequent Moreton Bay's estuarine wetlands, and the more common and notable species seen offshore and in surrounding habitats. 68 pages.
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The Great Barrier Reef: A Queensland Museum Discovery Guide * TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK *

By: Gregory Czechura

Price: $59.95

Publisher: Australia, Queensland Museum: 2013

Seller ID: 003416

ISBN: 0980569281

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: New

The Great Barrier Reef is one of the world's last great wilderness areas. Its unique environment supports an astonishing and almost unequalled biodiversity, from microscopic plankton to whales. The human history of the Reef is no less intriguing. Indigenous Australians have known the Reef for millennia and their Dreaming stories offer tantalising glimpses of a truly ancient world. Europeans first encountered the Reef some 500 years ago, but have only recently begun to understand its almost unimaginable complexity. This book weaves these equally vibrant strands of natural and cultural heritage ...
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Wild Guide to the Scenic Rim: A Queensland Museum Pocket Wild Guide

By: Gregory Czechura

Price: $11.95

Publisher: Australia, Queensland Museum: 2010

Seller ID: 003435

ISBN: 0980753368

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

This pocket-sized guide takes readers through lush rainforests, across high mountain peaks and onto the lowland plains of the Scenic Rim. It includes some of Queensland's best known national parks and reserves. 68 pages.
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Raptors of Southern Queensland: A Queensland Museum Pocket Wild Guide

By: Gregory Czechura and Chris Field

Price: $11.95

Publisher: Australia, Queensland Museum: 2007

Seller ID: 003429

ISBN: 0977594343

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

This pocket sized companion covers almost 50 species of raptors living in Southern Queensland. This is an invaluable reference for bird watchers around Australia.
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Caboolture and District: A Queensland Museum Pocket Wild Guide

By: Gregory Czechura and Nigel Weston

Price: $11.95

Publisher: Australia, Queensland Museum: 2008

Seller ID: 003444

ISBN: 097759436X

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

A comprehensive pocket-sized guide to the wilderness of Caboolture and its surrounds. This pocket companion holds everything you need to know about the wild areas of Caboolture. The plants, animals and ecosystem of one of Queensland's undiscovered environmental wonders are all contained in this miniature guide. 72 pages.
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The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia

By: Gunther Theischinger and John Hawking

Price: $49.95

Publisher: Australia, CSIRO Publishing: 2006

Seller ID: 003635

ISBN: 0643090738

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

Dragonflies and damselflies are conspicuous insects - many are large and brightly coloured. Here for the first time is a comprehensive guide to the Australian dragonfly fauna. The book includes identification keys not only for adults but also for their larvae, commonly known as 'mud eyes' and often used as bait for freshwater fish. With stunning full-colour images and distribution maps, the book covers all 30 families, 110 genera and 324 species found in Australia. Dragonflies are valuable indicators of environmental well-being. A detailed knowledge of the dragonfly fauna and its changes is th...
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Category: Animals & Nature