In 1800, while the coast of Australia had finally been charted, the vast interior of the continent, and routes across its deserts and mountains from north to south and east to west lay all undiscovered. By 1874, its lands had been all but won. Derek Parkers new and exciting book gathers together the stories...
Engagingly illustrated, this is full of hundreds of outdoor and camping activities you can enjoy as a family when camping, visiting a park…or even just in your backyard! Everything you need to know including what to pack, equipment, campfire recipes, games and outdoor skills. Everything from geocaching, science experiments to filming a documentary.
After an outline of pre-colonial time, this account tells of the early days of the NSW colony and how it has progressed since those beginnings to the current day. The complete development of the state is told, weaving through various areas of focus, along with all the influential people, remarkable pioneers and key events: colonial and Indigenous
Creating Services that Celebrate Life and Mourn Death
Suitable for qualified celebrants or church leaders, celebrants-in-training, or those who are thinking about entering the vocation of funeral service, this handbook covers different aspects of a service, beginning at the time of initial contact and the first meeting with the bereaved, right through to the service itself.
A fun Australian-themed phoneme story that teaches young readers about the vowel sound A and where they can find it in different words. Beautifully illustrated, the rich colours and vibrant use of multi-media enhance the magical experience. The book is about the journey of Rainbow Bird from the rainforests of Tasmania to their counterparts in NSW.
The complete guide to caring for your canine friend
This expert and user-friendly book supports owners in truly being their dogs’ best friend. Dr Claire, a practicing Australian vet, advises on: the life stages of your dog; all aspects of caring for your furry friend, including pet insurance, vaccinations, diet and general health; behaviour and training; common canine diseases; and so much more.
The art and science of gut health and fermentation: Quark, kimchi, yoghurt, kefir, kombucha, and more
More than ever, we need to understand the relationship between our gut, our health and our food. This book focuses on fermented foods in particular, how fermentation works and the key role these foods play your diet. It includes recipes to get you started. Eat a little every day, change your microbiome, improve your gut health and change your ......
A New Appraisal of William Bligh and the Rum Rebellion
This fascinating account of early Australia focuses on Governor William Bligh (famous as the captain of "Mutiny On the Bounty" fame). The Rum Rebellion has, for generations, been told to school children as one of the better stories of Australian history - how Bligh was a tyrant deposed by...
