Collection: Reference

Describes various issues in mythology and prehistoric and ancient history, from the Garden of Eden to the effects of meteor impacts, including tombs, writing systems, and the fall of civilizations, and suggests explanations.

Provides a testament to the skill of the ancient architects and engineers who created lasting memorials - some for practical ends, others for prestige and propaganda - that have continued to impress and inspire down the ages.

The Queen's Baton Relay travelled to each competing country, across all 5 oceans and to all 7 continents visiting the 70 nations of the Commonwealth. A new light on the baton was lit each time it reached a new nation..

Intended as a guide for health and community workers in New South Wales, but written in a way that makes it useful and accessible to the general public.

This booklet provides legal advice and information for women and girls who have recently been sexually assaulted. It explains what sexual assault means, consent and harassment, how to obtain medical help and counselling after a sexual assault, reporting to the police and alternatives, forensic ex...

Covers the full range of classical and contemporary writers and texts that influenced Shakespeare's work. Entries for major sources feature surveys of their place in his time, sample excerpts, discussion of their relationship to the plays and poems.

"Shaping a nation : a geology of Australia is the story of Australia's geological evolution as seen through the lens of human impacts, illustrating both the challenges and opportunities presented by Australia's rich geological heritage" -- Dustjacket blurb.

Covers 323 species of sharks, rays and chimaerids, including species descriptions, full-colour illustrations, line illustrations and distribution maps. Presents the major changes to the systematics of some groups, such as the dogfishes and skates....