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Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia Updated Seventh Edition

By: Harold G. Cogger

Price: $159.95

Publisher: Australia, CSIRO Publishing: 2018

Seller ID: 9781486309696

ISBN: 1486309690

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: New

Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia is a complete guide to Australiaâ€™s rich and varied herpetofauna, including frogs, crocodiles, turtles, tortoises, lizards and snakes. For each of the 1218 species there is a description of its appearance, distribution and habits. Each species is accompanied by a distribution map and, in many cases, one of the bookâ€™s more than 1000 colour photographs of living animals. The book also includes 130 simple-to-use dichotomous keys, accompanied by hundreds of explanatory drawings, that in most cases allow a specimen in hand to be identified. In addit...
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Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia Fifth Edition [used book][rare]

By: Harold G. Cogger

Price: $180.00

Publisher: Australia, Reed Books: 1994

Seller ID: 073010088X

ISBN: 073010088X

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good

Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia Fifth Edition. This book is a fully illustrated comprehensive guide to the identification of Australia's rich and varied herpetofauna--over 960 species of frogs, crocodiles, turtles, tortoises, lizards, and snakes. Surpassing the high quality of its four predecessors, this edition appears in a radically different format, and the text has been completely updated and expanded to reflect the findings of new research and changes in nomenclature. First published in 1975, Harold G. Cogger's book quickly became the classic work in its field. Subsequent edition...
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Storey's Guide to Training Horses 2nd Edition

By: Heather Smith Thomas

Price: $29.95

Publisher: USA, Storey Publishing: 2010

Seller ID: A1151

ISBN: 1603425446

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

Safely and successfully train your own horse. Guiding you through all aspects of the training process, Heather Smith Thomas offers expert tips on everything from ground work to galloping. Stressing the importance of understanding equine behaviour, Storey's Guide to Training Horses provides a series of progressive exercises that can easily be adjusted to suit your horse's personality. Whether you're raising an animal for farm work, competition, or show, you'll learn everything you need to develop a well-trained and happy horse.
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Storey's Guide to Raising Horses 2nd Edition

By: Heather Smith Thomas

Price: $29.95

Publisher: USA, Storey Publishing: 2009

Seller ID: A1157

ISBN: 1603424717

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

Raising horses successfully requires good preparation, hard work, and a sincere interest in your animals' well-being. With in-depth information on all aspects of horsekeeping, including grooming, foaling, housing, diet, exercise, and medical care, this comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know to raise healthy and happy horses. Whether you have one horse or are managing a full stable, Storey's Guide to Raising Horses shows you how to provide the care your animals need while reducing veterinary costs and improving your operation's self-sufficiency.
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The Horse Conformation Handbook: How to Judge for Soundness, Athletic Potential, Trainability, Longevity and Heart

By: Heather Smith Thomas

Price: $39.95

Publisher: USA, Storey Publishing: 2005

Seller ID: A1163

ISBN: 1580175589

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

Horses with good conformation move fluidly, experience less wear and tear on joints, and are more apt to stay fit. Explaining how conformation relates to structure and function, Heather Smith Thomas shows you how to identify a horse's desirable attributes and potential faults. You'll learn to train your eye to see past an animal's physical beauty and recognize proper balance, leg angles, and height as you confidently select horses that have superior durability, trainability, and athletic potential.
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Storey's Guide to Raising Beef Cattle 3rd Edition

By: Heather Smith Thomas

Price: $29.95

Publisher: USA, Storey Publishing: 2009

Seller ID: A1161

ISBN: 1603424547

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

Whether you're raising one cow or a herd, this comprehensive guide shows you everything you need to know to successfully manage your beef cattle operation. Heather Smith Thomas stresses the importance of understanding bovine behaviour while covering breed selection, calving, feeding, housing, medical care, and humane slaughter practices. Along with in-depth information on raising grass-fed animals and dealing with toxic pasture plants, you'll also find advice on creating a viable business plan and identifying niche markets for your beef.
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The Illustrated Australasian Bee Manual: And Complete Guide to Modern Bee Culture in the Southern Hemisphere # Classic Reprint Series

By: Isaac Hopkins

Price: $26.95

Publisher: USA, Forgotten Books: 2015

Seller ID: A1081

ISBN: 1332317421

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

Excerpt from The Illustrated Australasian Bee Manual: And Complete Guide to Modern Bee Culture in the Southern Hemisphere So rapid is the present progress of commercial beekeeping, necessarily accompanied by frequent changes and modifications in apiary appliances and methods of management, that much of the practical instructions embodied in technical works on bee-culture published from time to time, soon become antiquated, and out of date. I realised this in the present case when commencing to revise the text matter of the last - in preparation for the new - Edition, and therefore I decided to...
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Exploring Science Rocks and Minerals : Crystals, Erosion, Geology, Fossils

By: Jack Challoner and Rodney Walshaw

Price: $23.95

Publisher: UK, Armadillo Books: 2015

Seller ID: 003125

ISBN: 1861474652

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: New

This title comes with 19 easy-to-do experiments and 400 exciting pictures. It is an exploration of gems, crystals, fossils and stones for the young geologist. It features exciting experiments that you can do at home explain the science of the Earth - cook up some edible toffee rocks, pan for 'gold', and make a fossil imprint. It features 400 specialist photographs and detailed illustrations of rocks, minerals and the land they have shaped. It includes expert tips on starting your very own rock collection. Every second of every day, deep inside the Earth vast rocks, precious metals and beautifu...
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Jackie French's Chook Book Second Edition

By: Jackie French

Price: $21.95

Publisher: Australia, Aird Books: 2012

Seller ID: 9780947214593

ISBN: 0947214593

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

Deals with chickens. This title features many mouth-watering chicken-and-egg recipes. It includes sections on poultry keeping and management that are illustrated with almost 100 full-colour photographs. Use this book, and you will love chickens too: love to keep them, scratching about in your own backyard; love to eat them, prepared from one of Jackie's many mouth-watering chicken-and-egg recipes. This completely revised edition's sections on poultry keeping and management have been greatly expanded, and are now illustrated with almost 100 full-colour photographs. It is bigger, better and alwa...
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Chihuahuas For Dummies 2nd Edition - Chihuahua

By: Jacqueline O'Neil

Price: $23.95

Publisher: UK, John Wiley & Sons: 2007

Seller ID: 003044

ISBN: 0470229675

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

Are you crazy about Chihuahuas? Chihuahuas For Dummies, 2nd Edition, is fully updated to show you how to find the one you'll love most and make him or her part of your family. This one-stop guide gives you all the information you need to raise and care for your plucky little pooch. You'll find expert advice on everything from feeding and healthcare to housebreaking, grooming, training, and more. Plus, you'll learn the ins and outs of selecting the right vet, handling emergencies, and even entering your little darling in a dog show. You'll find out about the ups and downs of living with a pet,...
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Helm Dictionary of Scientific Bird Names

By: James A. Jobling

Price: $99.95

Publisher: UK, Christopher Helm: 2009

Seller ID: A1012

ISBN: 1408125013

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: New

Many scientific bird names describe a bird's habits, habitat, distribution or plumage, while other birds are named after their discoverers or in honour of prominent ornithologists. This extraordinary work of reference lists the genus and species name for almost every species of bird in the world as well as information about its meaning and derivation. In the case of eponyms brief biographical details are provided for each of the personalities commemorated in the scientific names. This fascinating book is an outstanding information resource which will both educate and inform, and may even help ...
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Bees of Australia : A Photographic Exploration

By: James Dorey

Price: $49.95

Publisher: Australia, CSIRO Publishing: 2018

Seller ID: 9781486308491

ISBN: 148630849X

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

Discover the beauty and diversity of Australia's native bees. Bees are the darlings of the insect world. It is a great joy to see these tenacious insects hard at work, peacefully buzzing from flower to flower on warm and sunny days. Many people recognise the worth of bees, as well as that they face many threats. But very few know about the diversity and importance of our native bee species. There are an estimated 2000 to 3000 bee species in Australia, yet we know very little about the vast majority of these and there are many that are yet to be described. Bees of Australia introduces some of...
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Chick Days : Raising Chickens from Hatchlings to Laying Hens

By: Jenna Woginrich

Price: $24.95

Publisher: USA, Storey Publishing: 2011

Seller ID: 9781603425841

ISBN: 1603425845

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

If you who want to raise chickens but don't know where to begin, Chick Days offers a warm and spirited introduction to these quirky backyard birds. Jenna Woginrich chronicles the life journey of three chickens (Amelia, Honey, and Tilda) from fluffy, newly hatched bundles to grown hens laying eggs of their own. As you watch these chickens grow, you'll learn everything you need to know about chicken behaviour, feeding, housing, and health care. This playfully informative guide will inspire you to confidently raise your own feathered flock.
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Storey's Guide to Raising Dairy Goats 4th Edition

By: Jerry Bellanger and Sara Thomson Bredesen

Price: $29.95

Publisher: USA, Storey Publishing: 2010

Seller ID: A1162

ISBN: 1603425802

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

A great choice for the small or backyard farmer, dairy goats require a smaller investment than cows and produce milk that makes delicious yogurt and cheese. This comprehensive guide covers everything from selecting an appropriate breed to marketing your own products, while providing expert information on milking, grooming, housing, feeding, routine medical care, making cheese, and more. You'll have everything you need to you need to know to successfully raise your own dairy goats.
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The Horse Behaviour Problem Solver : Your Questions Answered about How Horses Think, Learn, and React

By: Jessica Jahiel

Price: $29.95

Publisher: USA, Storey Publishing: 2004

Seller ID: 9781580175241

ISBN: 1580175244

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

What can be done with a horse that's hard to bridle, won't stand for a new farrier, or kicks while being ridden? Why would a sweet horse suddenly turn mean? How can an owner calm a horse that becomes a nervous wreck at shows? What should be done if a gelding attacks a mare? In "The Horse Behavior Problem Solver, " equine behavior expert Jessica Jahiel offers proven solutions to these and other common horse behavior problems.This comprehensive handbook uses a friendly question-and-answer format. Each question includes a detailed real-life case study. The author identifies the source of the trou...
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War Horses: Hoof Prints in Time - Amazing True Stories of heroic Australian Walers and New Zealand Horses 1914-1918

By: Jill Mather

Price: $29.95

Publisher: Australia, Boolarong Press: 2016

Seller ID: 003961

ISBN: 1925236862

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

This remarkable but true collection has been gleaned from a large variety of World War I sources. It records the role animals played in environments which were completely alien to them. For all animals that served us so well, only a handful left their mark in history. This book not only commemorates the role our Australian and New Zealand horses played in a war which saw eight million animals perish in the bloodiest of battles, but preserves this collection of stories to be re-told almost one hundred years later. Here the author presents the deeds of the unknown, along side the well-known Wal...
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Forgotten Heroes: The Australian Waler Horse

By: Jill Mather

Price: $29.95

Publisher: Australia, Boolarong Press: 2016

Seller ID: 003962

ISBN: 1925236854

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

The story of the famous Australian Waler horses is one that records with pride the remarkable journey this original stock horse made from a domestic animal to a war horse without equal. The Boer War and World War I saw thousands shipped overseas and only the advent of mechanization in 1940 saw the horse decline from military use. This book does not only sing its praises, but tracks its worldwide reputation as a horse without equal. You will read about the logistics and answers to questions such as the huge problems associated with the horse lines where hundreds of horses were picketed row aft...
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Gallipolli's War Horses: From the Dardanelles to Damascus

By: Jill Mather

Price: $29.95

Publisher: Australia, Boolarong Press: 2016

Seller ID: 003963

ISBN: 1925236846

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

This book records the amazing contribution made by the thousands of animals that landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula, Mesopotamia and Egypt in World War One. This is a book you won't be able to put down. You will not only gain a great compassion for these brave horses, but also feel the need to help preserve and protect the less than 1% of the descendants that exist in Australia today.
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Native Plants of Northern Australia

By: John Brock

Price: $44.95

Publisher: Australia, New Holland Publishers: 2005

Seller ID: A1311

ISBN: 1877069248

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

This book will prove a valuable reference for native plant enthusiasts, botany students and naturalists. Native Plants of Northern Australia presents a comprehensive coverage of the trees and shrubs of the region - 450 species are described, with 700 colour photographs and 26 line drawings. Each species is individually presented with photos, extensive descriptive information and distribution maps. Aboriginal plant usage is also recorded, including food, craft and medicinal uses. This book will prove a valuable reference for native plant enthusiasts, botany students and naturalists. Covers a...
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The Practical Encyclopedia of Rocks and Minerals

By: John Farndon

Price: $44.95

Publisher: UK, Anness Publishing: 2015

Seller ID: A1340

ISBN: 1844776700

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: New

This is the ultimate photographic guide to the world of rocks and minerals. A comprehensive introduction explains the formation and classification of the many types of rock and mineral. Expertly written text describes the impact of factors such as time, weather and water erosion on external character. In the second part of the book specimens are grouped according to their chemical composition and characteristics, and all entries include quick-reference identification checklists to aid recognition. Featuring over 800 photographs and artworks, this is a one-stop reference, visual encyclopedia an...
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Category: Animals & Nature