Collection: Reference

Watercolour has been described as one of the more fragile sisters of the arts, but although it lacks as a rule the most imposing grandeur of architecture, sculpture, and the large scale works in oil and acrylic, it possesses enduring qualities of its own.

600 of the most commonly encountered Australian wildflowers. The species are described in clear, concise language and beautifully illustrated by three of Australia's leading botanical illustrators

over 4400 entries extracted from 'The Australian' Windsor Richmond and Hawkesbury Advertiser newspaper, of the editions that have survived and been micro filmed, from 1873 to 1883.

This is a history of how Australian women have responded to war - from 1900 and the Boer War, to 1945 and its aftermath. Recording the achievements of our women for all time, it tells of their bravery, self-sacrifice, endurance and devotion.

"A classroom resource for educating school students in the contribution of Australian women during wartime over the past century. Fully illustrated with colorful images from the collections of the Australian War Memorial. This is a concise edition of the 2008 publication."-- Website.