An essential guide to safe and responsible four-wheel driving. This second edition has been revised to include updated vehicle terminology, technology and recovery techniques. It explains the essential skills of four-wheel driving for every type of on- and off-road terrain, how to approach challenging situations, and what to do if things go wrong.

Presents the most comprehensive review of the status of Australia's avifauna yet attempted. The accounts in this plan have been authored by more than 300 of the most knowledgeable bird experts in Australia, and feature more detail than earlier plans. The volume also includes accounts of over 60 taxa that are no longer considered threatened.

The first of two volumes describing Australia's 1200 known species of bryozoans.

When Olivia and Hamish see a smoky haze coming from their local park, they're ready to spring into action! But it's not a fire - it's a nest of Australian stingless bees that needs their help. Time to give the Bee Detectives a buzz!

There are an estimated 2000 to 3000 bee species in Australia, yet we know very little about the vast majority of these and there are many that are yet to be described. Bees of Australia introduces some of these incredible bees. The combination of photography and contributions allows anyone to become enthralled by Australia's bees.

The ultimate guide to basic chainsaw operating techniques covering safety, maintenance and cross-cutting.

Provides a fascinating and at times amusing insight into the real world uses of chemicals. This sixth edition of Chemistry in the Marketplace provides fresh explanations, fascinating facts and funny anecdotes about the serious science in the products we buy and the resources we use. It might even save you some money.

The second edition of this award-winning book is a fully updated guide to all butterfly species on Australia's mainland and remote islands. Written by one of Australia's leading lepidopterists, the book is stunningly illustrated with colour photographs of each of the 435 currently recognised species. There is also a distribution map and flight chart for each species on the Australian mainland.