Collection: Reference

Taiwan reveals it secret beauty, its fauna and flora intertwined with its unique architecture. Home of the traditional and the modern, the gorgeous island is also the home of a very dynamic artistic scene.

Written by Air Commodore (Dr) Mark Lax, this was first published in 2020. Covering the period 1972 to 1996, Dr Lax takes the reader through the RAAF's post-Vietnam era and what would be a decade of relative peace globally. The challenges to be faced by the RAAF would be driven by constant pressur...

In less than a generation the city of Sydney has been transformed in almost every conceivable way. Its economic base has shifted to new growth sectors; its population has swollen and become vastly more diverse; and housing choices have expanded.

More than a portrayal of the tropic islands and game parks - reflects the zest of the Tanzanian people, who they are, what they do and where they live. Villages and natural features rarely photographed before.

Discusses the changes in the position of women artists from the 17th century, when they were restricted in their choice of subject matter and medium and achieved little recognition, to the present day art world. Surveys each artists life, work...

Guides through the diverse world of tea - from the exotic and historical to the the more contemporary - celebrating this drink that may well compete with wine in years to come.

The people of the Nepean Valley have experienced scandals, tragedies, crooks and controversies throughout its history since 1788. This book captures 72 of those events, from political scandals, economic downturns, corruption, crime and natural disasters, through facts, dates, timelines and photog...