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Lifestyle & History
The CSIRO and Baker IDI Diabetes Recipe Book
Eat well, stay active and take control with 100 delicious recipes for every occasion.
The CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet: Complete Recipe Collection
More than 400 delicious recipes for a healthy eating plan for life.
The CSIRO Women's Health & Nutrition Guide
Offers research-based advice from the CSIRO on the role of lifelong healthy eating.
Darwin's Fossils
Discoveries that Shaped the Theory of Evolution Explore Darwin's pioneering work on fossils in this richly illustrated book.
Southern Surveyor
Stories from Onboard Australia's Ocean Research Vessel True stories of adventure and discovery onboard the Marine National Facility's research vessel Southern Surveyor.
Reinvention of Australasian Biogeography
Reform, Revolt and Rebellion The story of the evolution of biogeographical practice in Australasia.
Australian Bird Names
Origins and Meanings An entertaining account of the stories behind the names of Australian birds.
A Water Story
Learning from the Past, Planning for the Future A comprehensive and engaging account of water use in Australia, from Ancient Australia to today.
Wildlife & Zoology
Penguins
Their World, Their Ways An engaging journey into the world of penguins, pairing science with breathtaking photographs.
How Birds Behave
Interpreting What They Do and Why This engaging book delves into the private lives of wild birds to reveal why they behave as they do.
Bird Minds
Cognition and Behaviour of Australian Native Birds Provides an exciting new perspective on the behaviour of Australia's native avifauna.
Australasian Eagles and Eagle-like Birds
An illustrated record of sea-eagles, harpy eagles, booted eagles and eagle-like hawks in Australasia.
The Red Kangaroo in Central Australia
An Early Account by A. E. Newsome A unique insight into one of Australia’s most iconic land mammals.
The Inside Out of Flies
Get 'under the bonnet' and discover the engineering miracles embodied in flies.
Miniature Lives
Identifying Insects in Your Home and Garden An easy-to-use identification guide to Australian insects in your home and garden.
A Guide to Mosquitoes of Australia
Provides a comprehensive, user-friendly guide to the mosquitoes of Australia and key strategies for managing them.
Field Guide to the Frogs of Australia
Covers the 248 native and 10 non-native frog and toad species found in Australia.
Plankton
A Guide to Their Ecology and Monitoring for Water Quality A fully updated introduction to the biology, ecology and identification of plankton.
The Biology of Squat Lobsters
Brings together current thinking on this diverse group of marine decapod crustaceans.
Australian Echinoderms
Biology, Ecology and Evolution A comprehensive, illustrated resource for the identification, evolution and ecology of echinoderms.
Australian Bryozoa Volume 1
Biology, Ecology and Natural History The first of two volumes describing Australia's 1200 known species of bryozoans.
Australian Longhorn Beetles (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) Volume 1
Introduction and Subfamily Lamiinae An introduction to the Australian Cerambycidae, including biology, phylogeny and morphology of adult and larvae.
Australia's Dangerous Snakes
Identification, Biology and Envenoming The biology, natural history and venom properties of venomous marine and terrestrial snakes.
The Action Plan for Australian Lizards and Snakes 2017
Comprehensive conservation status assessments of 986 species of Australian lizards and snakes.
The Action Plan for Australian Birds 2020
An overview of the 2020 status of all Australian birds, and the actions needed for conservation.
Saving the Tasmanian Devil
Recovery through Science-based Management Documents the campaign for the conservation and long-term recovery of the Tasmanian devil.
Medicine of Australian Mammals
Presents the most up-to-date information available on the medical management of all taxa of Australian native mammals.
Radiology of Australian Mammals
How to interpret radiographs of native mammals in order to make informed decisions on diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
Environment & Ecology
Oceans
Science and Solutions for Australia The latest scientific knowledge from CSIRO and other agencies to describe what we know about our oceans.
Big Pacific
An Incredible Journey of Exploration and Revelation A captivating exploration of the world's biggest ocean and its inhabitants.
Grassfires
Fuel, Weather and Fire Behaviour Information from CSIRO on the behaviour and spread of fires in grasslands.
Volcanoes & Earthquakes
A fully illustrated and engaging introduction to earthquakes, volcanoes and plate tectonics.
Ten Commitments Revisited
Securing Australia's Future Environment A must read follow up to the highly successful Ten Commitments book.
Rocky Outcrops in Australia
Ecology, Conservation and Management Discover the incredible biodiversity on rocky outcrops and the importance of conserving these crucial landscape features.
Effective Ecological Monitoring
This fully revised second edition illustrates key aspects of effective monitoring.
Australian Island Arks
Conservation, Management and Opportunities Explore the ecology, conservation challenges and restoration approaches of Australia's islands.
The Great Barrier Reef
Biology, Environment and Management Describes the animals, plants and other organisms of the reef, and the biological, chemical and physical processes that influence them.
Australia's Megafires
Biodiversity Impacts and Lessons from 2019-2020 Explores the impacts of the Black Summer bushfires on biodiversity, and the lessons to be learnt.
Fire Effects on Soil Properties
Research on the effects of fire on the physical, biological and chemical properties of soil.
Global Application of Prescribed Fire
How prescribed fire is used around the world, exploring new techniques and local knowledge.
Invasive Species & Pest Management
Insects of Stored Grain
A Pocket Reference Information on major insect and arachnid pests found in stored grain.
Guide to Introduced Pest Animals of Australia
A practical guide for the identification of introduced pest animals and management information.
Managing Australia's Pest Animals
A Guide to Strategic Planning and Effective Management The first clear and comprehensive guide to best practice pest management in Australia.
Australia's War Against Rabbits
The Story of Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease Provides up-to-date information on the use of biological control agents to manage wild rabbit populations.
Cats in Australia
Companion and Killer A discussion of the impact of cats, their relationship with people, and their management.
Community-based Control of Invasive Species
Explains institutional frameworks and different approaches to voluntary citizen stewardship.
Biology and Management of Bactrocera and Related Fruit Flies
A rapid introduction to fruit flies belonging to the genera Bactrocera, Zeugodacus and Dacus.
Biological Control of Weeds in Australia
Detailed information on over 90 weed species that have been targeted for biological control.
Biological Control
Global Impacts, Challenges and Future Directions of Pest Management The key challenges, successes and failures of global biological control, and future directions.
Biology and Management of the German Cockroach
Comprehensive reference on the biology, behaviour and management of German cockroaches.
Agriculture
Bee Agskills
A Practical Guide to Farm Skills Provides a basic guide to some of the skills and practices of bee production.
Working Sheep Dogs
A Practical Guide to Breeding, Training and Handling Reveals little known methods for training and handling sheep dogs in the most effortless manner.
Calf Rearing
A Practical Guide Provides information on growth, nutrition, health and behaviour as well as descriptions of various calf raising systems and facilities.
Rearing Young Stock on Tropical Dairy Farms in Asia
Shows small holder dairy farmers in Asia how to attain optimal growth in young stock.
Farming Meat Goats
Breeding, Production and Marketing Comprehensive and practical information on all aspects of the goat meat industry.
Principles of Cattle Production
Provides an introductory level text for all interested in beef and dairy cattle production systems.
GM Crops and the Global Divide
Explores global attitudes to GM crops and unravels the reasons behind negative sentiments.
Ecoagriculture for a Sustainable Food Future
Explores the ecological history of food production systems in Australia.
Animal Nutrition
From Theory to Practice The science behind the nutrition and feeding of the major domesticated animal species.
Soil Health, Soil Biology, Soilborne Diseases and Sustainable Agriculture
A Guide Helps growers make the transition to an ecologically based form of agriculture by providing holistic solutions to soilborne diseases.
Healthy Soils for Healthy Vines
Soil Management for Productive Vineyards A practical guide to managing and improving soil health for best vineyard performance.
Essentials of Soil Science
Soil Formation, Functions, Use and Classification (World Reference Base, WRB) A comprehensive introduction to soil science for all those looking to understand soils, their functions and their importance.
Plants & Algae
Food Plants of the World
Identification, Culinary Uses and Nutritional Value A comprehensive photographic guide to over 400 food, beverage, spice and flavour plants.
Flora of Australia Supplementary Series 02
Register of Type Specimens of Mosses in Australian Herbaria A compendium of Australian moss species for which some Type (or putative Type) material is held in Australian herbaria.
Flora of Australia Volume 56A
Lichens 4 Covers some of the most spectacular and ecologically significant Australian lichens.
Flora of Australia Volume 51
Mosses 1 Describes and illustrates more than 1000 species of Australian mosses.
Flora of Australia Volume 37
Asteraceae 1 This volume presents an introduction to the family Asteraceae in Australia, including a synoptic classification and keys.
Algae of Australia: Nemaliales
Documents the 3 families, 20 genera and 55 species of Australian Nemaliales.
Algae of Australia: Marine Benthic Algae of Lord Howe Island and the Southern Great Barrier Reef
2. Brown Algae Documents the 7 orders, 12 families, 38 genera and 92 species of benthic brown algae found on Lord Howe Island and the southern Great Barrier Reef.
Algae of Australia: Marine Benthic Algae of North-western Australia 1
Green and Brown Algae An account of the marine green and brown algae of north-western Australia, covering 68 genera and 171 species.
The Flowering of Australia's Rainforests
Pollination Ecology and Plant Evolution An introduction to pollination ecology in Australian rainforests, especially subtropical rainforests.
Phytochemistry of Australia's Tropical Rainforest
Medicinal Potential of Ancient Plants An essential reference for those interested in the medicinal and botanical potential of rainforests.
Science in Society
Global Megatrends
Seven Patterns of Change Shaping Our Future A creative, entertaining and interesting treatise on the future of the world.
Securing Australia's Future
Harnessing Interdisciplinary Research for Innovation and Prosperity Key themes from ACOLA's research into Australia's strengths, education and productivity.
The Australian Dream
Housing Experiences of Older Australians Pioneering research into how housing tenure affects the life quality of older Australians.
Social Science and Sustainability
A discussion of social science and sustainability concepts, frameworks and methodologies.
Presenting Science Concisely
Learn how to craft clear, credible presentations and tell memorable stories about your research.
Enhancing Science Impact
Bridging Research, Policy and Practice for Sustainability Provides principles and frameworks for integrating science into policy and governance.
Building an Innovation Hotspot
Approaches and Policies to Stimulating New Industry Covers how to stimulate innovation and build new industries, and the role of future technologies.
Australia's Role in Feeding the World
The Future of Australian Agriculture Could Australia, in particular northern Australia, really become the 'food bowl' of Asia?
Sustaining Global Food Security
The Nexus of Science and Policy Assesses how economics, policy and plant and agricultural science affect global food security.
Built Environment & Resources
Future Park
Imagining Tomorrow's Urban Parks Invites readers to consider the future of parks in our cities and to find ways of making parks that are inclusive, accessible and resilient urban places.
The Future of the Fringe
The Crisis in Peri-Urban Planning Explores the history, policy and practice surrounding peri-urban areas, as well as their value.
Australia's Metropolitan Imperative
An Agenda for Governance Reform Makes a case for establishing metropolitan governance in Australia.
Environmental Offsets
Discusses the strengths and weaknesses of the different forms of environmental offsets.
Understanding Soils in Urban Environments
Explains how urban soils develop, change and erode, and their impacts on urban development.
Geologically Storing Carbon
Learning from the Otway Project Experience A detailed account of the CO2CRC Otway Project, Australia's first demonstration of the deep geological storage or geosequestration of carbon dioxide.
Guidelines for Mine Waste Dump and Stockpile Design
A guide to the investigation, design, operation and monitoring of mine waste rock dumps and stockpiles.
Guidelines for Open Pit Slope Design in Weak Rocks
Provides guidance to practitioners involved in the design and implementation of open pit slopes.
Surface Subsidence Engineering
Theory and Practice A comprehensive reference covering the major issues associated with surface subsidence.
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