The Coast of Australia

Andrew D Short & Colin D Woodroffe

"The Coasts of Australia provides the first comprehensive overview of the coastal systems that operate around the Australian coast, including beaches, dunes, estuaries, deltas, rocky coast and coral reefs. It provides insight into the operation of these systems and their distribution around the coast, including a representative range of examples. It also examines the impact of humans on the coast through a number of case studies. This book is fully illustrated with colour diagrams and numerous photographs. Written by two of Australias leading coastal scientists, Andrew Short and Colin Woodroffe, The Coasts of Australia is essential reading for anyone interested in learning more about this massive, largely undeveloped and highly variable coastline."--Provided by publisher.
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Field Guide to the Frogs of Australia

Michael J. Tyler and Frank Knight

Throughout much of the world, frog populations are declining and some species are disappearing totally. In Australia, several species have become extinct in the past 25 years.

This fully illustrated guide to all the known frogs of Australia provides concise accounts of 227 species within the five main frog families: Hylidae, Limnodynastidae, Microhylidae, Myobatrachidae and Ranidae. it also includes the introduced Cane Toad and provides notes on other 'stowaway' species that have arrived in Australia.

The text for each species includes details of size, status, distribution, habitat, behaviour and advertisement call. Each species is accompanied by a map of Australia showing its known distribution, and a full-colour painted illustration. Closely related frogs are shown in identical poses so that comparisions can be made readily. The introductory section of the book covers frog biology and habitats and includes notes on families and genera -- book cover

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Australian Bats

Sue Churchill

2nd edition

An identification guide to all 75 known species of Australian bats. Species are illustrated with colour photographs, and each species account includes a detailed description of the bat, measurements, a distribution map and notes on where they live, what they eat, and how they find food and reproduce.

Australian bats also provides general information on these fascinating animals: their evolution, why they hang upside down, roosting and reproduction, echolocation, and how to catch, survey and care for bats, including health hazards for carers. An identification key to the bat families is included, with important features illustrated by line drawings and photographs, as well as illustrated keys to all species -- book cover.
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Back to Basics

Geoff Wescott

This book shows how a series of specific, identifiable initiatives by governments could make an enormous difference to the health of Australia's environment. This is not an argument for individuals and community groups to pull back, but an argument that quantum improvements can be made by building on this community base.

Geaff Wescott is a teacher and researcher in environmental studies at Deakin University. He has published over 100 articles on environmental issues and served on many community and government boards at all levels of government. - book cover
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