55 Results: New & Used in Nonfiction Books in Loganholme 4129, QLD

'Bird Therapy' by Joe Harkness in excellent condition. The blurb :- When Joe Harkness suffered a breakdown in 2013, he tried all the things his doctor recommended: Medication helped, counselling was enlightening, and mindfulness grounded him. But nothing came close to nature, particularly birds. How had he never noticed such beauty before? Soon, every avian encounter took him one step closer to accepting who he is. In this groundbreaking book filled with practical advice, Joe explains the tra

'New Zealand Birds in Focus' - A Photographic Index by [the late] Geoff Moon with an Introduction by Ronald Lockley in very good condition. It's a First Edition hardback as per photo 2. The blurb:- Geoff Moon is recognised as one of the world's outstanding photographers of bird life. This superb collection of more than 350 photographs of New Zealand birds is his personal selection. While the book largely comprises his own work, this is complemented by contributions from a number of other fine

'Visions of Wildness' by Peter Slater, Raoul Slater & Sally Elmer in very good condition. This is a First Edition First Imprint large format hardback as per photo 3. The blurb:- Wilderness is fast disappearing or has disappeared altogether as the high tide of the human-induced effect on the environment washes over the continent, reaching into even the most isolated gorges and distant deserts. But while there are many wild creatures and plants that sadly are adversely affected, there are myriad

One for both bird lovers and photographers - 'Masterpieces of Australian Bird Photography' by Peter Slater in very good condition. This is a First Edition. The blurb:- The perfect bird photograph is a combination of many things: infinite patience, precise timing, mastery of technique, and that innate sense of artistry which alone can transform a simple portrait study into a work of memorable beauty. The harmony and excellence of such a photograph is in no small way a result of the photographer

'Sharing a Dream' by Glen Threlfo in good condition despite being an ex-library book, and it is signed. This is a collection of beautiful bird [and a few other flora and fauna] photographs taken in and around the Tweed Valley in the north-east corner of New South Wales and Gibraltar National Park by Glen Threlfo...one time photographer and guide at O'Reilly's Mountain Resort in the Lamington National Park. There's no photographic instruction or details. Just an intimate look at some often rar

A signed copy of 'Wild About You - Friends with Feathers' - Tales of Wildlife Rescue by Peta Boyce and Lyn Ellison in very good/excellent condition. This is a superbly illustrated, First Edition hardback as per photo 4, and is signed by Lyn Ellison as per photo 3. The blurb :- A collection of paintings and short stories about Australain native birds; sometimes humerous, sometimes poignant, by wildlife artists Peta Boyce and Lyn Ellison. These delightful individuals were given a helping hand an

'Where Song Began' - Australian birds and how they changed the world by Tim Low in excellent condition. The blurb:- Australia is known as the land of marsupials, but its birds are even more extraordinary. Compared with those elsewhere, they're more likely to be intelligent, aggressive, loud, long-lived, ecologically powerful, and to live in complex societies. And unlike the mammals, some have spread around the globe: more than half the world's birds - including all its songbirds and parrots, m

'Attracting Birds to Your Garden in Australia' by John Dengate [of ABC Radio and Burke's Backyard fame] in very good condition. The blurb:- A practical and informative guide to attracting birds to your garden and encouraging them to take up residence. More than 400 full-colour photographs, a wealth of valuable information and sound advice on:- - Planning and planting your garden for birds - Attracting birds to feed in your garden - Creating a pond and garden wetland - Providing natural and ar

'Birdscaping Australian Gardens' - Using Native Plants to Attract Birds to Your Garden [Revised Edition] by George Adams in excellent condition. The blurb:- Discover how to identify the most common garden birds, and how to choose, grow and maintain the native plants that will attract them to your backyard. From acacias to eucalypts, and from honeyeaters to kookaburras, this essential guide will help tranform any garden across Australia into an avian paradise. Featuring plant and bird directo

'The Complete Guide to Finding the Birds of Australia' by Richard Thomas and Sarah Thomas in excellent condition. The blurb:- The essential up-to-date handbook for all bird watchers visiting or living in Australia. This guide includes the very latest information for locating all of Australia's resident birds and regular migrants. [Bear in mind the publishing date!] Over 180 of the best bird watching sites found in Australia are described, many with clear and easy-to-follow maps. All the mainl

'Where to Find Birds in Australia' by John Bransbury in very good condition. From the Preface:- This book is essentially a guide for travellers, and it should enable you to find your way to many of the best bird watching sites in Australia. Though not a book of indentification, it is portable enough to be used in the field in conjunction with a field guide to Australian birds. The format is quite straightforward; each state or territory has its own chapter, and each chapter is divided into se

'Brigalow Birds' - Birds of Myall Park Botanic Garden and Surrounding Region from the Brigalow Birds Educational Project in very good condition. Seems to be a First Edition and it is spiral bound so sits nice and flat whilst in use. It's a bird identification guide that, as per the Intro - As the guide includes only birds of this region, it is a simpler and less ambiguous identification tool than any of the complete national guides. The choice is narrowed down for you, and you are not confront

'The Great Australian Birdfinder' by Michael Morcombe in very good condition. Michael Morcombe has selected some of his finest bird photographs, taken over a period of twenty years, and combined them with several years of research and painting to produce this, his largest and most authoritative volume on Australian birdlife. It represents the culmination of his skills as an internationally acclaimed wildlife photographer and talented bird painter. Includes 43 paintings and over 400 colour phot

Simpson & Day's 'Field Guide To The Birds of Australia' - The most comprehensive one volume book of identification [Sixth Edition] in good condition. This edition is one of those with the [green] plastic covers [as per photo 3] beneath the dust cover to make it that little bit more water resistant and hardy for carrying it around. This beautifully illustrated, comprehensive yet easy to use book is pretty much the standard field guide and reference for identifying characteristics of all Austral

'The Graham Pizzey & Frank Knight Field Guide to the Birds of Australia' - The definitive work on bird identification - over 2500 new colour illustrations in very good condition. The blurb:- ...is the most up-to-date, comprehensive and stunningly illustrated handbook for birdlovers in Australia, featuring:- . essential information on 778 species of birds . 250 full colour plates. specially painted for this book, with more than 2500 individual portraits . field marks highlighted in the text and

'Birds of Australia' - A Summary of Information by JD Macdonald with contribution by DL Serventy and illustrated by Peter Slater in very good condition. From the flap:- ...there is a growing need for their conservation. Protective measures are only effective when based on correct identification and knowing where birds live and how they live. The purpose of this book is to provide means of identifciation and to summarise the main facts known about them. This book is a scientific appreciation o

'Complete Book Of Australian Birds' [Second Edition, First Revise 1988] - consultant editors Dr Richard Schodde, BSc [Hons], PhD, CFAOU & Dr Sonia C Tidemann, DipT, MSc, PhD [First Edition consultant editor H.J. Frith, DSc (Agr), FAA, FTS] by Reader's Digest in very good condition. The blurb:- New Edition - Completely Revised and Updated. . All of Australia's birds comprehensively described - including 15 new species - plus verified migrants, escaped captives and rare visitors . 604 pages; 745

'Every Australian Bird Illustrated' edited by Peter Wade in good condition. From the front flap:- Beautifully illustrated large format hardback with 563 colour photographs and 131 superb paintings covering every known species of Australian bird chosen from the finest work by 87 photographers and 6 artists. Each family of birds is covered by a complete section of the book. This contains a general text describing the family, action illustrations of each species, and fully descriptive captions.

'The Heritage of Australian Birds' - The indigenous bird familes of the Australian region with text by Glenn Holmes and illustrations by Robert Edden in excellent condition. This is a large format/coffee table style hardback. The blurb :- ...provides a concise account of the most interesting and characteristic features of each of the 22 families of birds that are indigenous to the Australian region. A selection of species representing every family is illustrated with more than 40 fine colour p

'Foliage Birds' - Australian Birds and Their Favoured Plants by George Martin Adams in good condition. This is a large format/coffee table style hardback. From the blurb :- A major aspect of this book is the relationship between birds and their favoured native plants and George Adams provides a wealth of information on which plants to use in landscaping in order to attract birds. ...This book has been written to help suburban dwellers become more aware of the creatures that share their suburb

'The Ultimate Guide to Horse Breeds' - An illustrated encyclopedia with over 600 photographs by Andrea Fitzpatrick in excellent condition. The blurb:- ...describes the origins and nature of the horse, and provides valuable guidance on all aspects of horse ownership and care - including choosing the right breed, stable management, grooming, feeding and keeping your animal healthy. It explains training, tack and riding skills, and gives advice on showing and transportation. Together with the com

'The Encyclopedia of the Horse' - The Definitive Visual Guide by Elwyn Hartley Edwards in very good condition. The blurb:- In this superb expanded volume, equestrian expert Elwyn Hartley Edwards traces the evolution of the horse, covering every major breed of horse and pony as well as the contribution the horse has made to civilization - in the wild, at work, at war, and in sport and recreation. Chronicling the history of the horse, 'The Encyclopedia of the Horse' encompasses the early domesti

'The Balanced Horse' - The Aids by Feel, Not Force by Sylvia Loch with Foreword by Carl Hester MBE in excellent condition. It's a First Edition hardback as per photo 3. The blurb:- Inspired by the time-honoured traditions of the Classical World, Sylvia's desire to protect the horse is reflected in her training methods, which concentrate on a balanced seat and quiet aidng. She abhors the use of force and gadgetry in the schooling of horses and believes that classical riding is the best way forw

'Rider & Horse Back to Back' - Establishing a Mobile, Stable Core in the Saddle by Susanne von Dietze with Isabelle von Neumann-Cosel in very good condition. It's a First English Edition First Imprint hardback as per photo 3. The blurb:- Don't let your back come between you and your horse. Susanne von Dietze, author of the bestselling book and DVD Balance and Movement, explains how to dynamically stabilize your back so you can ride with "feel" and in tune with riding's demands on your body, a