Collection: Reference

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...

A tribute to Australia's national floral emblem, with historical and botanical information, poems, stories and songs about wattle, and a regional list of species

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