R Ferrett. Every state of Australia contains evidence of past volcanic upheavel. This book explains what happened all those years ago. 160pp.

The natural history of Australia's desert regions can now be easily understood due to the excellent work of Penny Van Oosterzee, a freelance science writer and Master of Environmental Studies who has combined with internationally renown nature photographer, Reg Morrison to produce this stunning nature book. It traces the geological history of central Australia along the World's oldest river, the Finke. The associated ecosystems of central Australia detailed in this book explode the myth of the 'dead heart'.

Frogs, lizards, birds, termites, wildflowers, spinifex, trees, bats and spiders are just a few of the subjects covered. A photograph of a barking spider will scare most readers as it appears to jump out of the page. This book is highly recommended as a reference for all travellers into any part of central Australia. Because of its easily understood text and graphic photographs it must also be recommended as a reference book for any library. Soft cover. 175 pages. Fully indexed.

A story told through the eyes of people who have lived through numerous droughts over more than 200 years of European settlement.

Everyone knows about cane toads, rabbits and fire ants, but few have heard of the hundreds of invaders now infiltrating the country, such as giant seaworms, brown widow spiders and green crabs. A must for anyone who considers themselves a friend of the environment.

Ian Wilson. The Kimberley was the cultural hub of the Ice Age world. Today it holds the largest collection of Ice Age art giving us clues to the origins of other cultures right across the world.

Tim Low. Winners and Losers in wild Australia. 390 pages.

William J. Lines. For more than 60 years a small group of dedicated people have been fighting to defend Australia's unique wildlife. 406pp

John Mulvaney and Johan Kamminga. The discoveries and often controversial interpretations of six decades of archaeological research. 480pp.

Human use and natural history of Australian granites. 132pp.