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Great book of stunning trivia items. In like-new condition. Makes for a great little gift. (15x12cm, 96 pages) "Somehow you have struggled through life without knowing that the Eiffel Tower is 15cm taller in summer than in winter, that women manage an average of 5,000 more words than men each day and that toast really is more likely to land butter-side down. But don't worry - help is at hand in the form of this book which is jam-packed with odd, useless, but truly amazing pieces of information"

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'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

A Beautiful game Book - Hardcover - Football throught the eyes of the worlds greatest players - Written by Tom Watt and introduction by David Beckham - In very good condition

Brand new - pick up from Indooroopilly or post for $8 The Australian Intermediate Mathematics Olympiad (AIMO) is the third stage and culmination of the Mathematics Challenge for Young Australians (MCYA). It is a four-hour exam based on Gauss and Noether stages of the Maths Enrichment program. The problems are designed for students in year 10, but are valuable practice for very good students in year 9 and for excellent students in years 7 and 8. It also provides a challenge for students who hav

Cash if collecting from Sherwood in Brisbane. Bank transfer or PayPal if posted. Will post at buyer’s expense. This first U.S. edition hardcover, with dust jacket, (published in 1996) is in excellent condition. In “Before the Dawn”, Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams offers an intimate account of his childhood in working-class Belfast and the turbulent years of social activism that followed.

Published by the BBC. Have you ever wondered what the Doctor is actually talking about? Are you burning to find out what the Blinovitch Limitation Effect is? Or what regeneration really is? In this book, the Doctor takes you through all those tricky Time Lord words and phrases to teach you everything you need to know for travelling through time and space in the TARDIS with him.

'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

Australian Dreaming 40,000 Years of Aboriginal History authored by Jennifer Isaacs. An excellent book that integrates the art, culture and ethos of the indigenous cultures of Australia with the relevant dreamtime stories, illustrations and photographs. ASIN : 1741102588 Publisher : New Holland Pub Pty Ltd (January 1, 2006) Language : English Hardcover : 304 pages At Hamilton: Call