tantanoola (7 Ergebnisse)

207pp. Paperback. "'One of my Buddhism for dummies books says there are three fires to be avoided at all costs - desire, anger and delusion. I think my greatest desire - and delusion - is to see a meaning in the events that have taken place in my life. There have been three occasions I can think of when I felt the siren call of Meaning, when I was convinced that things had happened as they were meant to - and each time I got it wrong.' In solitude, in a hotel in China, a man writes to a close friend, trying to identify themes in his life and relationships, revealed in the memory of sometimes funny, sometimes traumatic incidents and episodes. Intermittently he also writes of his present days in China, of the shifting persona he has adopted in order to lead a 'floating life' between worlds and identities." (Publisher's description).

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. Tantanoola, The Author, 2013. Quarto, 115 pages with numerous colour illustrations and a few distribution maps. Colour-pictorial papered boards lightly rubbed; an excellent copy.

Octavo, paperback,96 pp.,colour photographs. Acacias, or wattles as they are commonly known are the most widely distributed plant growing on the Australian continent, with some 1,063 known species to date. This practical guide explores the possibilities of growing some of the temperate and arid Acacias as a food source and for conservation. It covers seed collection, propagation, Aboriginal language names, food and nutiritional value and much more.

Quarto, laminated boards,112 pp.,colour photographs. Casuarinaceae is one of many tree families that occur in Australia. The author endeavours to cover many aspects of this interesting tree family, including its evolution, botanical history, conservation, decorative wood uses, distribution and much more. While the book does not cover all known species of the Casuarinaceae, it looks at those species better known, or those of interest.

third edition),Octavo, paperback,84 pp.,photographs, map. An interesting cryptozoological tale of a 'tiger' shot in the Mount Gambier region of South Australia in 1895, which turned out to be an Arabian Wolf.

Quarto, laminated boards,115 pp.,colour photographs. It is highly unlikely that any other edible Australian native plant has created as much interest as the Native peach/Quandong, Santalum acuminatum. This plant is now embedded in Australian folklore and holds nostalgic memories for many people. This fully illustrated book follows its journey through prehistoric times, ancient Aboriginal history, botany, Australian land exploration, early settlers, arts and craft through farming the species and its uses as a popular cooking ingredient in modern Australia.

651Over 700 species from 63 families and 240 genera are described. From One Small Seed is a comprehensive guide to Australian native plants and their seeds. Over 700 species from 63 families and 240 genera are described with their identifying features of flowers, fruits and seeds illustrated. Each species description is accompanied by a distribution map and information about pollinators, seed dispersal, seed collection, propagation, ecology and Aboriginal names and uses. Species information is supported by introductory chapters on our changing landscapes and related topics. Lavishly illustrated with photos from the field, From One Small Seed is the ideal companion for anyone engaged in the restoration of ecosystems and landscapes in southern and central Australia as well as for plant enthusiasts and people travelling this great wide land. Neville Bonney is a pioneer in the promotion of Australian native plants and has spent a lifetime educating people about the importance and conservation value of what he describes as our National Estate.