The Scholar Explorer

Author: Yvonne Webb
Publisher: Boolarong Press
ISBN: 1925236889
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 256

Book Description
This book is full of little known facts about Australia and Papua New Guinea, through the diaries of this amazing Russian born and German educated scientist. From an evocative tale of a feisty science-driven man who lived among the indigenous people of New Guinea, to his suffering from beriberi and malaria,sending him to Australia and a fanfare from the scientific community, Yvonne Webb presents his multiple passions, achievements and disappointments. A biological research station was built for him in Sydney. A German colleague doublecrossed him. He was instrumental in the British, German and Australian presence in New Guinea. He married a NSW Premier’s daughter. Archival material sheds light on the blackbirding trade and the slaving of people from Arnhem Land and Papua New Guinea by the adjacent Muslim Maharajahs. In Queensland he travelled recording previously unknown facts of indigenous lives. Charles Darwin and Alfred Wallace were his friends. His story is one of a driven man struggling with the politics of the time. He died prematurely of an undiagnosed brain tumour. Yet this giant of a man is generally unknown in Australia.

Brisbane's Best Bush, Bay and City Walks 3/e

Author: Dianne McLay
Publisher: Woodslane Press
ISBN: 9781925403794
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Explore 35 of Brisbanes most picturesque and interesting walks, with walks for all ages and fitness levels. A bestseller in the first and second editions, this fully-updated version includes detailed walk information, full-colour photos and comprehensive maps. Brisbanes subtropical climate and relaxed outdoor lifestyle make it the ideal city to explore on foot. Brisbanes Best Bush, Bay and City Walks helps you explore Brisbanes urban villages, bushland and wildlife reserves, streets rich in history and art, the shores of Moreton Bay and lush riverside parklands. Walks range from leisurely strolls along the riverside to more rugged tracks in the citys bushland areas.

Brisbane's Best Bush, Bay and City Walks

Author: Dianne McLay
Publisher: Woodslane Press
ISBN: 9781921203732
Category : Brisbane (Qld.)
Languages : en
Pages : 175

Book Description
Brisbane has a rich variety of walks suitable for all ages and fitness levels. In Brisbane's Best Bush, Bay & City Walks, Dianne McLay, writer and local resident provides a user-friendly guide to walks which explore interesting locations such as the riverside, chic urban villages, wildlife reserves, streets rich in history and art, the shores of Moreton Bay and wilderness areas on Brisbane's doorstep. This guide combines an increasingly popular form of daily exercise with an exploration of Brisbane's diverse landscapes, history and environment. Some of the walks are suitable for families with young children in prams. The text is complemented by more than 150 full-colour photographs and comprehensive, easy-to- read maps. Brisbane's Best Bush, Bay & City Walks is suitable for local residents who want to explore their city, or visitors wanting to experience the best of Brisbane's walks during their stay.

One Hundred Walks in Tasmania

Author: Tyrone T. Thomas
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781741172584
Category : Hiking
Languages : en
Pages : 386

Book Description
Tyrone Thomas, in association with Andrew Close, has gathered the best Tasmania has to offer in 100 Walks in Tasmania. Organised by region, the book covers walks to suit every level, grading them easy, medium or hard. All of the classics are here, as well as some lesser-known gems, including Wineglass Bay, Dove Lake, Walls of Jerusalem and the Tarn Shelf. Walks are described as circuits or retraces and have been planned so that public transport can be used to complete the circuit. Twelve selected walks, some of the best in the state, are overnight walks and will suit campers. Detailed route directions, track notes and time estimates give you all of the information you need to tackle the walks with confidence. This is the definitive guide to walking in Tasmania. Includes: 168 detailed maps; Comprehensive track notes; Complete index of walks arranged by region, major interest (i.e. beach, waterfall, wilderness etc) and season; Details of Tasmania's landscape and climate; Information on Tasmania's flora and fauna.

Brisbane's Best Bush, Bay and City Walks

Author: Dianne McLay
Publisher: Woodslane Press
ISBN: 9781921874871
Category : Brisbane (Qld.)
Languages : en
Pages : 252

Book Description
Explore 35 of Brisbanes most picturesque and interesting walks, with walks for all ages and fitness levels. A bestseller in the first edition, this fully-updated version includes detailed walk information, full-colour photos and comprehensive maps. Brisbanes subtropical climate and relaxed outdoor lifestyle make it the ideal city to explore on foot. Brisbanes Best Bush, Bay and City Walks helps you explore Brisbanes urban villages, bushland and wildlife reserves, streets rich in history and art, the shores of Moreton Bay and lush riverside parklands. Walks range from leisurely strolls along the riverside to more rugged tracks in the citys bushland areas.

The Victorian Naturalist

Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Electronic journals
Languages : en
Pages : 456

Book Description

One Life One Chance

Author: Luke Richmond
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1925384381
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 350

Book Description
Born to nomadic parents and humble beginnings, Luke Richmond grew up running wild and free in the Australian outback. After finishing school, he joined the Australian Army and served his country overseas as a qualified infantry soldier – an experience that sparked in him an unrelenting desire for adventure. But when he leaves the army Luke finds himself broke and adrift in London, caught up in the soulless world of drug and alcohol addiction. When he wakes up in a police cell with no memory of how he got there, he knows he has hit rock bottom, and makes the snap decision to turn his life around. Within days he is in Thailand, training his mind and body at a Muay Thai boxing camp in the jungles of Phuket. In suffering Luke finds his salvation, and he decides to make the most out of life by seeking adventure in remote corners of the world. Since then Luke has climbed the highest mountains on six continents, set a new world record for ocean rowing across the Atlantic, battled -60 degree temperatures in the Antarctic, witnessed death at high altitude, was held captive in the humid jungles of West Papua and has thrown himself from cliffs in the adrenalin-fueled world of BASE jumping. More than an awe-inspiring story of endurance and adventure, One Life One Chance will ultimately remind you that we only have one shot, so don’t waste a second of it.

The Urban Sketcher

Author: Marc Taro Holmes
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440334714
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 146

Book Description
Make the world your studio! Capture the bustle and beauty of life in your town. Experience life as only an artist can! Join the rapidly growing, international movement of artists united by a passion for drawing on location in the cities, towns and villages where they live and travel. Packed with art and advice from Marc Taro Holmes, artist and co-founder of Urbansketchers.org, this self-directed workshop shows you how to draw inspiration from real life and bring that same excitement into your sketchbook. Inside you'll find everything you need to tackle subjects ranging from still lifes and architecture to people and busy street scenes. • 15 step-by-step demonstrations cover techniques for creating expressive drawings using pencil, pen and ink, and watercolor. • Expert tips for achieving a balance of accuracy, spontaneity and speed. • Practical advice for working in the field, choosing subjects, coping with onlookers, capturing people in motion and more. • Daily exercises and creative prompts for everything from improving essential skills to diverse approaches, such as montages, storytelling portraits and one-page graphic novels. Whether you are a habitual doodler or a seasoned artist, The Urban Sketcher will have you out in the world sketching from the very first page. By completing drawings on the spot, in one session, you achieve a fresh impression of not just what you see, but also what it feels like to be there . . . visual life stories as only you can experience them.

The Mayne Inheritance

Author: Rosamond Siemon
Publisher: Univ. of Queensland Press
ISBN: 9780702234224
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 256

Book Description
Opening with a macabre mid-nineteenth century murder, The Mayne Inheritance unfolds like a gothic thriller. Was it the murder victim's money that founded patriarch Patrick Mayne's Queen Street business empire? And were the whispered accusations of murder and genetic madness true? For 150 years scandal and mystery have surrounded the Maynes, a wealthy family who donated the magnificent site on which the University of Queensland now stands.

Vortex Cities to Sustainable Cities

Author: Phil McManus
Publisher: UNSW Press
ISBN: 9780868407012
Category : City planning
Languages : en
Pages : 244

Book Description
This book examines how Australian cities are becoming unsustainable and suggests possibilities for future actions that move us towards sustainability. Chapters on population and demography, air quality, water quality, water availability, transport and biodiversity include many new ideas to make our cities more sustainable.