Thursday, August 14, 2008

Designing interpretive signs


by Gianna Moscardo, Roy Ballantyne, and Karen Hughes

"This guide provides a series of principles for effective sign design, with instruction based on research, the latest in educational and psychological theory, real-world examples, and practical guidelines. Designing Interpretive Signs includes information about choosing sign location, attracting and keeping visitors’ attention, organizing information so that visitors can easily follow it, and generally improving signs for a range of uses."--BOOK JACKET.

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Tuesday, August 12, 2008

A guide to writing and editing for EPA's strategy and policy writers


"This guide oultines principles for developing text and applying written style, as well as editorial practices specific to the EPA.

The reference sources listed provide more detailed guidance on sentence construction, content development, style, punctuation and spelling." - Preface


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Draft Byfield area management plan 2008


Issued by the Environmental Protection Agency

This draft management plan provides the Queensland Government’s proposed framework for the coordinated management of Byfield National Park, Byfield Conservation Park, Byfield State Forest (areas managed by EPA), Reserve for Departmental and Official Purposes, Stockyard Point, Corio Bay and Beaches adjacent to these lands.

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The mammals of Australia


Edited by Steve Van Dyck and Ronald Strahan
This is an account of every species of native mammal known to have existed in Australia since European settlement. This third edition includes an additional 91 species accounts – including for the first time, all the whales and dolphins that occur in Australian territorial waters – along with more than 200 new photographs.


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Removing asbestos cement


Produced by Construction Forestry Mining Energy Union.

This DVD explains the occupational health, safety and legal requirements for asbestos removal and has been produced in a form suitable for the training of workers involved in asbestos removal


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Our lives on the line


Produced by Construction Forestry Mining Energy Union.

This DVD documents the correct procedures for removing asbestos. It is a vital addition to occupational health and safety induction for asbestos removal contractors. It is also a valuable guide for clients and builders who need to have asbestos removed.


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Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Results Without Authority


by Tom Kendrick

"This book delivers proven techniques for controlling projects and managing diverse teams in wide variety of situations, and bringing those projects to successful closure. The concepts in this book are essential for all project managers, with and without authority, because they offer a productive alternative to "command and control" management techniques." - book cover


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