The Banksias
Author : Celia Rosser
Publisher :
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 14,59 MB
Release : 1981
Category : Banksia
ISBN :
Little Book of Banksias
Author :
Publisher : National Library Australia
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 17,69 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Art
ISBN : 0642277737
Book Description
The banksia is quintessentially Australian. Known and loved for its brush-like flowers and sweet honey nectar, the plant embodies both the beauty and harshness of the Australian landscape. Little Books of Banksias features poems and extracts by some of Australia¿s greatest poets, including Dorothy Hewett, Archie Weller and Douglas Stewart. The artists represented in the publication include Marian Ellis Rowan, Marrianne Collinson Campell, Adam Forster and Ebenezer Edward Gostelow.
The Old Country
Author : George Seddon
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 42,64 MB
Release : 2005-10-04
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780521843102
Book Description
We are a nation of gardeners, and we take pleasure in tending our backyards. But this pleasure sits uneasily with our knowledge that the places where most of us live are running out of water. We suspect that our lawns and many of our plants from the damp climates of northern European gardens are too demanding of scarce supplies, but can't imagine our streets and gardens without them. The Old Country opens our eyes, and minds, to other possibilities. It does so by telling us stories about our natural landscape. George Seddon believes that the better we understand the delicacy and beauty of our natural environment, the more 'at home' we will feel as Australians. This passionate, wise and witty book, enriched with breathtakingly beautiful illustrations, suggests that the answers to our water problems lie here, at home.
The Banksia Book
Author : Alex S. George
Publisher : Mitchell Beazley
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 45,92 MB
Release : 1987
Category : Gardening
ISBN :
Book Description
The Banksia Atlas
Author : Anne Taylor
Publisher : Australian Government Publishing Service
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 41,56 MB
Release : 1988
Category : Science
ISBN :
Book Description
Austral English
Author : Edward Ellis Morris
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 956 pages
File Size : 26,88 MB
Release : 2019-11-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
Book Description
Discover the fascinating linguistic tapestry of Australasia with 'Austral English' by Edward Ellis Morris. This comprehensive dictionary takes you on a journey through the unique words, phrases, and usages that define the region. Uncover the origins of these distinctive linguistic expressions, from the incorporation of Aboriginal-Australian and Maori words to the emergence of scientific terminology born in Australasia. With meticulous classification, insightful quotations, and authoritative sources, 'Austral English' is a valuable resource for language enthusiasts and scholars alike.
Plant Life of Southwestern Australia
Author : Philip K. Groom
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 31,39 MB
Release : 2015-05-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 3110370190
Book Description
Southwestern Australia is unique as it contains the world’s most nutrient-impoverished soils, experiences a prolonged-summer period and the vegetation is extremely fire-prone. It is also world-renowned for its relative high level of flora biodiversity. This book focuses on the diverse range of morphological and physiological adaptations evolved by the flora to survive in the harsh Mediterranean-type climate.
Gardeners' Chronicle
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 556 pages
File Size : 23,78 MB
Release : 1913
Category : Gardening
ISBN :
Book Description
The Gardeners' Chronicle
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 550 pages
File Size : 17,32 MB
Release : 1913
Category : Horticulture
ISBN :
Book Description
Fire in the Forest
Author : Peter A. Thomas
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 49,98 MB
Release : 2010-09-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 1139788876
Book Description
How destructive or beneficial are forest fires to wildlife? Should we be trying to reduce or increase the amount of fire in forests? How are forest fires controlled, and why does this sometimes fail? What effect will climate change have? These and many other questions are answered in this richly illustrated book, written in non-technical language. The journey starts in the long geological history of fire leading up to our present love-hate relationship with it. Exploring the physics of how a single flame burns, the journey continues through how whole forests burn and the anatomy of firestorms. The positive and negative ecological effects of fires are explored, from plants and wildlife to whole landscapes. The journey ends with how fires are controlled, and a look to the future. This book will be of interest to ecologists, biogeographers and anyone with an interest in forest fires and the role they play.
