Collection: Reference

Leaving Portsmouth for New South Wales in 1798 it was a voyage that cost nearly 100 lives. A detailed account of the voyage from the diary of William Noah, a convict, and the fortunes of some of his shipmate survivors whose lives were linked with theirs. The book includes a list of the officers a...

Profiles Disney films of the 1920s, showing how they laid the foundation for later animation techniques and conventions.

Walters is one of Australia's finest portrait painters, having won the Archibald Prize in 1979. He is also a talented abstract artist and a highly gifted, award winning designer.

A global survey of modern warfare, from the first fervid days of the French Revolution of 1789 to the bloody stalemate that ended the Iran-Iraq war in 1988.

Covers topics as diverse as advertising in World War I, the Bolshevik Revolution, the Spanish Civil War, Germany and Occupied Europe in World War II, and Vietnam. A comprehensive yet accessible resource for anyone interested in history or graphic design

By providing examples and historical information, this book will answer the often asked questions about old jewellery - what is it made of, what is the history behind the piece, how old is it, and the most common question - what is it worth?

Dictionary and guide to clocks and watches.

Using the latest mapping techniques, J.A.A. Jones, Chair of the IGU Commission for Water Sustainability, examines water availability, the impact of climate change and the problems created for water management worldwide as well as possible solutions

Role of watercraft in early colonisation; types of watercraft - dugout canoes, bark canoes and rafts; construction methods and uses; water transport; origins and migrations.

Watkins Dictionary series is filled with fascinating explanations for all things magical, from spells and secret rituals to mythical creatures. More than just handy reference, the many definitions and articles here—including pieces on Kabbalah, Tarot, and Gnosticism—provide a great introduction f...

Information on founders and contributors to Australian popular magazines with many illustrations from the magazines showing Australian society and attitudes.

This resource is aimed to assist primary school teachers in commemorating and learning about Australia's century of service. It is also a valuable resource for anyone interested in Australia's participation in World War One.

This resource is aimed to assist secondary school teachers in commemorating and learning about Australia's century of service. It is also a valuable resource for anyone interested in Australia's participation in World War One.