Collection: Reference

Late 18th and early 19th century Eurocentric perceptions of natural history led to the new colony of NSW's flora and fauna being viewed as deficient and inferior. Using collectors' & naturalists' journals Olsen documents how scientific knowledge evolved

The liveablility of cities in high income societies is directly attributable to the consumption of resources - indirectly via their built environments and directly by their residents. This pattern of development is not sustainable, nor is it equitable

Catalogue of exhibition held at Queensland Art Gallery, 24 November 2000-4 March 2001

This work features 180 of the most iconic and significant paintings and other pieces of art, highlighting the key attributes of the work, what to look for when viewing the work, the artist's inspirations and techniques, biographical information, and more.

The landscapes stretch almost 250 km from north to south. Enormous variety types occur in this Greater Blue Mountains area, such as forests, rainforests, heathlands, wetlands, & grassy woodlands. Officially listed as a world heritage site in November 2000

Volume 1 covers the artistic history of Venice to the sixteenth century; volume 2 explores the period from the seventeenth to the twentieth centuries.

Covers the identification and biology of stinging and venomous sea creatures. Details the effects of each on humans, the appropriate first-aid treatment and medical management of victims, and ways to avoid envenomation.