Collection: Reference

This guide to Antarctica includes over 1000 entries covering climate, geology, natural history, exploration science, tourism and conservation. Captures the landscape, wildlife and atmosphere of Antarctica as well as the fascinating detail of its history and science.

A collection of photographs documents the effect of global warming on the southern polar contient, in a volume that includes contributions by Will Steger, David De Rothschild, and Stephen Schneider

Includes poetry, letters, stories, excerpts from novels and drama, philosophical writings, even profound jokes

The full background of silver production and the nature of silver is discussed in this book. The focus is mainly on the makers and their techniques, the type of decoration used, and the wide range of objects which have been fashioned in silver over the years.

The most comprehensive and detailed overview of all Doulton ceramic wares - 1870 to the present, Stoneware, Faience, Flambe, Series Wares

This annually updated book provides a comprehensive and informative price guide to the antiques market. It tells the reader how to value objects and explains why some antiques are worth more than others.

This annually updated book provides a comprehensive and informative price guide to the antiques market. It tells the reader how to value objects and explains why some antiques are worth more than others.

While Australian Special Forces units have only existed since the Second World War, the Australian soldier has often been attributed with qualities which suits him well to unconventional warfare.

A beautifully produced, lavishly illustrated commemorative volume drawing on the Memorial's unique collection of Gallipoli-related objects, photographs, artworks, diaries, letters, maps and personal memorabilia.

A series of 14 songs written by Ted Egan and by others to build up a musical picture and story of the Anzacs of World War I. The text is illustrated with numerous black-and-white contemporary photographs, maps, facsimiles of documents, music and black-and-white sketches. Photographic front cover,...

A touching and historical tribute to the enduring spirit of the Anzac soldiers, featuring Australia's last three remaining soldiers to serve at Gallipoli: Alec Campbell, Roy Longmore and Walter Parker.

Vic Richardson died in 1968. His diary came to light when a descendant brought it to school to help in study of the first World War. The teacher, Tony Bell, recognised the value of the material and prepared it for publication.

Spans ten millennia from earliest prehistory to the Arab conquest, combines scientific discovery and literary and religious tradition to produce a deeper understanding of human culture. The settings of three of the world's major religions are examined.

This is the first book-length study of the archaeology of Australia's deserts. The book explores the settlement of Australia's deserts, the formation of distinctive desert societies, and the origins and development of the hunter-gatherer societies

Immerse yourself in Australia's architectural history through this book that examines the works of the leading exponents of each architectural style, from Georgian to the International Style. Each architect has been selected as representative of their era, offering a comprehensive overview of the...