Collection: Reference

This is a complete guide to Australia's rich and varied herpetofauna, including frogs, crocodiles, turtles, tortoises, lizards and snakes. Each species has a description of its appearance, distribution, habits, and distribution map.

Researching in German Civil and Church Records answers the question 'How can I obtain a birth or marriage certificate from Germany for an immigrant ancestor?' What the new researcher may not realise is that in Germany the system of registration of births, marriages and deaths by civil authorities...

A detailed introductory guide to those wishing to explore their Caledonian roots ...

Straightforward, plain language guide to something that will affect every one of us: the procedures that accompany death.

"What should you conisder when writing a will? Who can you appoint as an enduring guardian? How do you arrange a funeral? So often, the first time we find out about wills, estates and funerals is when we are dealing with the death of a loved one. This easy-to-read guide provides practical informa...

This title introduces the major themes and practices of art in Asia over the years 1900-2000. Beginning with a broad overview of the nature of art in Asia in the 20th century, it is followed by a cross-region study divided into four parts