Recently Published Books

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	*EXPLORE THE FLINDERS RANGES (OUT OF PRINT AT PRESENT)* Barker, Susan and McCaskill, Murray (Eds) RGSSA Adelaide 2005 A 'must have' for all travellers and admirers of the Flinders Ranges. Recommended by tourist authorities; ideal for tourism studies and school projects. A comprehensive guide that explains the cultural and natural histories of the region as you experience them in your travels. Fascinating geological history with diverse plants and animals that are easily seen and explained. Discover also the evidence of the long history of the Aborigines in art and stories as well as the short history of Europeans and colonisation as shown in many landscapes. Features About the Flinders Ranges - a series of articles on various Flinders Ranges. 'Discovery Boxes' - to highlight shorter items:- Four town walks, twelve bush walks and twenty highs and byways. Gazetteer - gives descriptions of most places you will come across in your travels. Reference and special interests - describes things to do. Includes extensive list of plants, animals as well as geological diagrams. Front Cover - B Stoecker - Wilpena Pound and distant Elder Range Members Retail
	*EXPLORING THE BAROSSA* Sue Barker and Brian Ward RGSSA Adelaide 2005 A companion to "Discover the Barossa". The perfect guide for those who want to get to know the Barossa better by driving, walking or cycling. Explore some of the more remote and picturesque places and discover the less well known cultural affairs and natural history in the area. Visit the wineries and take advantage of gourmet eateries or enjoy a picnic. Features Byways' - encourage you to drive and cycle in the valleys and over the hills. 'Town Walks' - for the horizontally inclined. 'Bush and Country Walks' - for those who want to enjoy the views, experience the bush and explore the countryside. Reference and Special Interests - describes things to do. Includes full list of plants, animals and geological diagrams. A must for school projects and roaming the Valley. Members $14.50 Retail $17.50
	*DISCOVER THE BAROSSA* Sue Barker, Les Heathcote and Brian Ward RGSSA 2003 A companion to 'Exploring the Barossa'. Ideal for for school projects and tourism studies. An exciting and comprehensive guide of 80 pages. Colourful and easy to read with many maps and illustrations. Features 23 'Discoveries' providing detailed information of the cultural and natural features. Discoveries' of significant places. Cemeteries - the trials and tribulations of the early settlers. Botanical names of native plants. Members $13.50 Retail $16.50
	*WALKING THE FLINDERS RANGES* Bonython, C Warren RGSSA Adelaide 2000. A reprint of the 1971 classic of walking from Crystal Brook to Mt. Hopeless. Features stimulating, meticulous personal account well furnished with expert knowledge of the botany and geology of the area. A 'must have' for those who seek to discover the pleasures of walking in the Flinders. An enjoyable companion piece and a pleasurable experience as you walk with the author. 206 pages, well illustrated with excellent colour photographs, maps and diagrams Front Cover - Views of the Aroona Valley from Hayward Bluff with Ken Peake-Jones. Members $13.50 Retail $16.50
	*THE GREAT FILLING OF LAKE EYRE IN 1974* C Warren Bonython and A Stewart Fraser (Eds) Lake Eyre is one of the natural wonders of the Australian landscape. Features Documenting the transformation of the lake as it floods is one of major scientific interest. Written by acknowledged experts it provides a major contribution to the scientific literature and designed to be of great interest to the general reader. A good reference for the floods in 2009 -2010. Additional information about Lake Eyre can be found in the Lake Eyre South Monograph Series (below) Members $10.00 Retail $13.50
	*DISCOVER KANGAROO ISLAND* Barker Susan and McCaskill Murray (eds) RGSSA Adelaide 1999. Discover Kangaroo Island through us. Tour this amazing island off the southern Australian coast as did the members of the Oprah Winfrey Show in December 2010. This unique publication is available at the Kangaroo Island's Visitors' Centre and through it you can experience the island's special features.. Features Many maps and illustrations. Details about the island's principal icons. Reference and special interests - provides a list of other useful references to learn more about the island and to help plan your itinerary. Front Cover - Cape du Couedic lighthouse. Members $13.50 Retail $16.50
	WALKING ON EYRE Terry Krieg 2002 An absorbing account of the first walk around the shores of Lake Eyre by Europeans - the author and Warren Bonython in the winter of 1982. A challenging 500km hike in a waterless, inhospitable desert. Members $25.00 Retail $25.00
	LAKE EYRE SOUTH MONOGRAPH SERIES Vols. 1 - 7 A series of detailed scientific studies of Lake Eyre South, presenting information on the geographical, natural and human history of this unique region. *Vol 1 - Mammals and Reptiles* Read JL and Owens HM 209 p, colour illustrations Part 1: Introduction to the biological survey. Part 2:Mammals of the Lake Eyre South region. Part 3: Reptiles and Amphibians.
	Vol 2 - Vegetation Badman FJ and Brock BJ 238 p, colour illustrations Part 1: Vegetation Part 2: Reconnaissance Survey of Cryptograms. Vol 3 - Birds Read JL and Badman FJ 82 p, colour illustrations of 187 bird species covered in 30 years study.
	Vol 5 - The Story behind the Landscape Krieg GW, Alley NF , Pledge NS , Sibenaler XP, Dobrzinski I, Andstrong D 100 p, colour illustrations Part 1: The Geology and Landscape. Part 2: The Plants, Animals and Environments. Part 3:The Great Artesian Basin. Vol 6 - Archaeology of the Lake Eyre South Region Hughes P, Hiscock P and Mitchell S 72p, colour illustrations, map Part 1, The Archaeology of the Lake Eyre South Area, Part 2, Archaeological Excavations at Olympic Dam, South Australia, Vol 7 - Pastoral History Gee P 131 p, colour illustrations Story of dashed hopes, desperation and hardship in the face of a hostile environment and the misguided, opportunistic government policies. A fascinating history. Vols 1, 2, 3, 5 & 7 Members $17.50 Retail $18.50 Vol 6 Members $13.50 Retail $15.00
	HENRY NIXON'S MAP Your chance to purchase a limited edition map relating to the geography of South Australia. It shows the terrain over which the Europeans had their first encounters with the Aboriginal people and the effect of thousands of years of indigenous management of what has become the Adelaide Plains. This map won a Gold Medal at the SA & NT Printing Industries and Craftsmanship Awards for the Best Limited Edition Art Reproduction. Members $40.00 Retail $45.00
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