84 Results: New & Used in Other Books in Loganholme 4129, QLD

'Uluru, Kata Tjuta & Watarrka' - Ayers Rock/The Olgas & Kings Canyon, Northern Territory National Parks Field Guide by Anne Kerle in excellent condition. The blurb:- This guide is your key to the secrets of the most famous National Parks of Australia's Red Centre. It will tell you about the area's pre-history and origins, its geology and landforms, its plants and animals and how they live. It also unlocks the door on its human history, especially of the Aboriginal people whose culture is so mu

'A History of Tasmania' by Henry Reynolds in very good condition. It's a First Edition as per photo 3. The blurb:- This captivating work charts the history of Tasmania from the arrival of European maritime expeditions in the late eighteenth century, through to the modern day. By presenting the perspectives of both Indigenous Tasmanians and British settlers, author Henry Reynolds provides an original and engaging exploration of these fraught first encounters. Utilising key themes to bind his n

Price is for both books, or $30 each:- 'Day Walks - Tasmania' by John Chapman & Monica Chapman and 'Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair and Walls of Jerusalem National Parks' by John Chapman, Monica Chapman and John Siseman. Both are in excellent condition. Blurb for Day Walks:- Tasmania is a mecca for walkers of all ages and all levels of experience. This guide highlights many of the state's diverse landscapes. These range from the numerous apline lakes, waterfalls and unique glaciated peaks inla

'Field Guide to the Kokoda Track' - An Historical Guide to the Lost Battlefields by Bill James in excellent condition. This is the Revised Edition which comes in its original clear plastic protective sleeve together with the Waterproof Trek Map still secured inside the back cover as per photo 10 [it actually folds out again, so double that size, and it is double sided]. The blurb:- The story of Kokoda - the heroic defence of our nation against a powerful foreign invader - is finally gaining it

'40 Great Walks in Australia' - Your Guide to the Best of Australia by Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close in excellent condition. From the Introduction:- This guidebook contains information about forty great walks in Australia. The collection uses traditional track notes, personally surveyed, up-to-date, very detailed maps and elaborate photographic exposition of the landscape, flora and fauna. These combined mediums are designed to clearly convey the conditions encountered as you walk. Walks are g

'Byron Trails' - 50 Walking Adventures in Byron Bay & Beyond by Mairead Cleary in excellent condition. The blurb:- ...the first and only comprehensive guidebook of coastal and hinterland walks accessible from Byron Bay. This simple one-stop guide spans Byron, Tweed, Balina and Nightcap National Park. The book features an easy-to-use 'Choose your trail' table [inside the back cover as per photo 9] that allows you to select your walk based on length, difficulty and type of walk. Most importantl

'National Park Bushwalks Of The Great South East' issued by the Queensland Government Environmental Protection Agency/Queensland Parks And Wildlife Service in excellent condition. It's a First Edition as per photo 3. It includes 25 National Parks and 160 walks covering from Fraser Island, out to the Bunya Mountains, down to Sundown and Girraween, and back along the border to Springbrook and Burleigh Heads. Contents page is shown in photo 4 [can be enlarged to make easier to read]. Generally i

'Exploring Queensland's Parks and Forests' by The Queensland Government Environmental Protection Agency/Queensland Parks And Wildlife Service in excellent condition. It's a First Edition as per photo 3. The blurb:- Explore Queensland's parks and forests with the help of this guide to the best places to bushwalk, camp, picnic or simply enjoy the nature of Queensland. More than 200 national parks, State forests, forest reserves, conservation parks, recreation areas and resource reserves are fea

'Camping Guide to Queensland' - The bestselling colour guide to over 600 campsites by Craig Lewis and Cathy Savage in excellent condition. It's the 4th Edition with touring maps. The blurb:- For campers, caravanners, four-wheel drivers, bushwalkers and anglers. 'Camping Guide to Queensland' is designed in an easy to use format that makes finding that perfect campsite simple. The guide has been broken into different chapters covering the major tourism regions throughout Queensland. In this bo

'Take A Walk' in South-East Queensland [Reprinted with revisions] by John & Lyn Daly in very good condition. The blurb:- Hitting the trails in South-East Queensland will unveil countless natural areas, just waiting to be explored... Whether you're a beginner or experienced bushwalker you'll find your own challenge in this great collection of walks. Take a short stroll to a scenic lookout and immerse yourself in a beautiful sunrise or sunset; leave your worries behind and tackle a pleasant hal

'Brisbane's Best Bush, Bay & City Walks' [Third Edition] - The bestselling colour guide to 35 fantasic walks by Dianne McLay in excellent condition. The blurb:- ...Walks range from leisurely strolls along the riverside to more rugged tracks in the city's bushland - suitable for walkers of all ages and fitness levels... detailed descriptions and maps help you explore Brisbane's urban villages, bushland and wildlife reserves, streets rich with history and art, the shores of Moreton Bay and lush

'Where the Beech Trees Grow' - The Story of Binna Burra by Harry Throssell in very good condition. Looks like it's a First Edition as per photo 3 [and is obviously from before the fire]. The blurb:- Binna Burra is the realization of a dream. In 1929 Arthur Groom stood on the ridge where Binna Burra is today and dreamed of a mountain lodge where people could take restful, healing walks into the majestic rainforest and woodlands of Lamington National Park. Work began on the slab and shingle hut

'Visions of a Rainforest' - A Year in Australia's Tropical Rainforest with text by Stanley Breeden, illustrations by William T Cooper and a foreword by Sir David Attenborough in very good condition. It's a First Edition hardback as per photo 3. The blurb:- ...is a year long journey of discovery by one of Australia's most respected natural historians. Deep in the forest, surrounded by age old trees, Stanley Breeden walks out of his house to see butterflies and brilliantly coloured beetles flyin

'Mangroves to Mountains' - A Field Guide to the Native Plants of South-East Queensland [Revised Edition] by Glenn Leiper, Jan Glazebrook, Denis Cox & Kerry Rathie / Logan River Branch, Society for Growing Australian Plants [QLD Region] Inc in excellent condition. It comes in it's original clear plastic protective sleeve with a bookmark. The blurb:- South-East Queensland, with its geological and climatic variations, contains almost a third of Australia's plant species. From windswept dunes and

This is the new edition of 'Wildlife Of Greater Brisbane', a Queensland Museum Wild Guide in very good condition. An essential reference for any locals interested in the natural world imho. The blurb:- Residents of the Greater Brisbane Region are privileged to live in one of the richest natural environments in Australia. From high mountain rainforest to the barest cityscape, the region is home to an astonishing variety of wild creatures, large and small, seen and unseen. Worms, snails, spider

The Queensland Museum's 'Wild Places of Greater Brisbane' by Stephen Poole & others in very good condition. It's a First Edition as per photo 3. The blurb:- The Greater Brisbane Region encompasses some of the most diverse and beautiful natural environments in Australia - beaches, wetlands, forests and mountains. This full colour guide invites readers to explore and discover for themselves more than 30 of the region's outstanding "wild places" selected from national parks, state forests and co

The Queensland Museum's 'Wild Guide to Moreton Bay' - Wildlife and Habitats of a Beautiful Australan Coast - Noosa to The Tweed by Peter Davie and a host of others in very good condition. It's a First Edition as per photo 3 and a wonderful addition to the library of any locals [and others] interested in the natural/coastal world and the animals which inhabit it,imho. The blurb:- Moreton Bay in south-east Queensland is one of Australia's most outstanding natural areas. It is a place of great be

'100 Magic Mile of the Great Barrier Reef' The Whitsunday Islands' [Seventh Edition] by David Colfelt with illustrations by Carolyn Colfelt in very good condition. The blurb:- This is the 7th edition of a book referred to as 'the Bible' in the Whitsundays... The book provides exhaustive, reliable detail about every nook and cranny of the Whitsundays, including the many splendid anchorages in Australia's finest cruising grounds. But it is more than a cruising guide. '100 Magic Mile' covers the

'Tropical Seashores of Australia' by Damon Ramsey in excellent condition. This is an Ecosystem Guide which is written and used for field biology programs, tour guides, ecotourists and interested locals...or anyone else interested in the natural world. As it says on the back, it's "The book to have in hand when beachcombing in the tropics". The blurb:- This guide covers the tropical coast of Australia, from the islands of the Great Barries Reef, to the Kimberley coast. The book begins with an o

Price is for both [not interested in separating, sorry]:- 'A Field Guide To Australian Wildflowers' Volumes One and Two by Magaret Hodgson & Roland Paine in very good condition. These are from the Rigby Field Guide Series which also includes guides for Australian Trees and Australian Birds. These are lovely little hardbacks with the flowers and shrubs painted in a stylised form to simplify identification and aid in quick recognition of specimens seen or collected in the field. The blurb:- Sim

Simon & Schuster's 'Guide to Butterflies & Moths' in very good condition. Looks like a First English language edition First Imprint hardback as per photo 2. [Originally published in Italian under the title Farfalle by Arnoldo Mondadori Editore S.p.A. Milan] The blurb:- An easy-to-use field guide to identifying 300 of the world's species. Includes information on development, habits, variability, environment, geographical distribution, and much more. With 380 illustrations in full colour. Three

'The Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Butterfly World in Colour' - Over 2000 species reproduced life size by Paul Smart FRES in good condition. Appears to be a First Edition. The blurb:- This unique and wonderful contribution to zoological literature can justly be described as one of the finest books on butterflies produced this century. It is a work of the highest scientific order, written and compiled by a leading authority and Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society of London. The book wi

'1000 Butterflies' - An illustrated guide to the world's most beautiful butterflies by Adrian Hoskins F.R.E.S. in very good condition. It's a First Edition First Imprint hardback as per photo 9. The blurb:- This wonderfully illustrated book is essentially a photographic guide to the diverse butterfly families of the world. It covers 1000 species from every corner of the globe, encompassing all key families and including the likes of monarchs, birdwings, swordtails, morphos and glasswings. With

'A Guide to Crickets of Australia' by David Rentz and You Ning Su in excellent [almost new] condition. The blurb:- Cricket song is a sound of the Australian bush. Even in cities, the rasping calls signify Australia's remarkable cricket biodiversity. Crickets are notable for a variety of reasons. When their population booms, some of these species become agricultural pests and destroy crop pastures. Some introduced species are of biosecurity concern. Other crickets are important food sources for