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Martyn Robinson , Bruce Thomson

Australia is a land of many unique animals, some of which are active only during the cooler evening and night-time and so are rarely seen. These are the after dark animals so widespread yet so little noticed by humans, whether in our backyards, …

Simon Torok , Paul Holper

Flying through time and flying in cars. Living underwater and living forever. Robot servants. 3D printed food. Wouldn’t it be amazing if science fiction became science fact? We’re living in a rapidly changing world. Hardly a week …

W J Lewis , D McE Alexander

Grafting and Budding is a comprehensive and clearly written, practical guide to all of the grafting and budding techniques any professional or home gardener is likely to need. The book begins with a brief history of the subject, …

David Rentz

This third volume in the series will assist with identification and study of this important genus. Specialised collecting techniques, and the rearing of immature specimens, have yielded many more species than would otherwise have been recorded …

Hermes E. Escalona , Adam Slipinski

The Australian Beetles series represents a comprehensive treatment of the beetles of Australia, a relatively under-studied fauna that includes many unusual and unique evolutionary lineages found nowhere else on Earth. Volume …

Rae Walker , Wendy Mason

Climate Change Adaptation for Health and Social Services addresses concerns from the health and community services sector, including local government, about how to respond to climate change and its impacts on communities. What …

Beverley McWilliams , Julian Teh

Tap, tap, CRACK! Three stripy chicks hatch … After patiently incubating his mate's eggs, Cassowary Dad must raise the chicks alone. Cassowary Dad nurtures, teaches and protects his chicks. But looking after three chicks is …

Mark Shephard OAM

Point-of-care testing (POCT) refers to pathology testing performed in a clinical setting at the time of patient consultation, generating a rapid test result that enables informed and timely clinical action to be taken on patient care. It …

Craig Cormick

Ned Kelly was hanged at the Old Melbourne Gaol on 11 November 1880, and his body buried in the graveyard there. Many stories emerged about his skull being separated and used as a paperweight or trophy, and it was finally put on display …

Heidi Cooper Smith

What kind of animals lay eggs? Where do they lay them, and how do they look after them? Meet some of Australia's incredible egg-laying animals. Starting at the sea, Hatch takes us on a journey inland and underground, to the …

John Mosig , Ric Fallu

This is a practical guide for people in the aquaculture industry and for those about to enter it. Australian Fish Farmer covers current as well as potential aquaculture industries and provides practical skills that will allow people …

John Mosig

This edition includes a chapter on water quality plus the latest findings in yabby farming. It provides a grounding in the basic principles of aquaculture and reflects the considerable advances in aquaculture technology over the last few …

Sam Lloyd , Samantha Metcalfe

Fire is a natural part of the Australian bush. This is a story about that relationship – fire that breathes life back into nature. Alight shares the story of Australian native plants and animals during a planned fire. Discover …

One glance at this magazine and you won’t believe your eyes! This issue is packed with tricks, illusions and brain-bending questions. Illusions aren’t just for humans – we look at natural illusions designed for animals. And we get philosophical …

This issue, we’re building big! Find out how to make a solar motor that doesn’t use electricity, and for a tasty treat, experiment with gingerbread construction. Humans aren’t the only builders on our planet. Check out some amazing …

There’s nothing quite like having your very own pet! In this issue we explore the deep bond between humans and animals. Robotic pets are becoming more realistic, and we explore some of the newest models. On a serious note, find out about …

WJ Rankin

Minerals, Metals and Sustainability examines the exploitation of minerals and mineral products and the implications for sustainability of the consumption of finite mineral resources and the wastes associated with their production …

Geoff Beale , John Read

Guidelines for Evaluating Water in Pit Slope Stability is a comprehensive account of the hydrogeological procedures that should be followed when performing open pit slope stability design studies. Created as an outcome of the Large …

Brian H Kay , Richard C Russell

In 1998, the Southern Saltmarsh Mosquito Aedes camptorhynchus (‘Campto’) was accidentally transported from Australia to Hawke’s Bay in New Zealand, from where it dispersed to another 10 localities mainly on the North Island. …

Discover the science behind how animals get their stripes. Then, get hands-on and blow a cubic bubble. If you need to relax after that, dive deep into the world of animal dreams. And join Double Helix reader and budding artist Tasman …