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An instruction manual for change, Urban Beekeeping explores how we can adapturban spaces to create a more sustainable future, both for bees and for ourselves. Urbanbeekeeping has become a booming pastime in cities throughout the world. But whyjust fit bees into our cities, when we could reshape our cities to fit them? This guide from beekeeping expert Cormac Farrell takes readers through the processof creating a thriving urban hive, covering topics including: The various bee species, and how to determine which will thrive in yourspace. Setting up your apiary. Planting to feed your bees. The different types of hive and how best to utilise them. Connecting with your bees and managing the hive. Keen beekeepers, environmentally conscious gardeners and even urban planners willfind a wealth of knowledge on how to create local green spaces where nature canthrive. From community gardens to rooftop apiaries, cities contain vastpotential for sustainable food production. Urban Beekeeping explores how- and why - we should tap into this potential and manage bees for beauty, food, and the local environment. This is more than a manual for beekeepers and gardeners who want to go beyond theirbackyard; it is a guide to changing the whole concept of our cities, to makethem places where we produce quality food locally and create spaces for nativespecies.

Botanists have been the trailblazers in discovering how plants work tobenefit our species, collecting many of the plant-species we find in ourgardens today from all around the world. This informative and beautiful guidepresents the stories and revealsthe secrets of 35 of these botanists, plant collectors and gardening pioneers of thepast and present.This includes Joseph Banks, Asa Gray and Marianne North, highlighting the qualities that brought themsuccess. Every botanist included in TheSecrets of Great Botanists was, or is, passionate about their particular specialty.Whether they were searching for plants in wild places, prescribing herbalmedicines or forming new structures of plant classification, they were drivenby an insatiable desire to learn and discover, so that we, as humans, mightbenefit from improved crops, medicines or gardens.Through the vibrancy of botanical photographs andbeautifully illustrated period botanical watercolours, this book aims to teachreaders about the observations, ideas, secrets and discoveries of these ground-breakingbotanists. Their influence on gardening and the wider world will provide inspiration and practical guidance forbudding gardeners of all levels and inspire readers to try these plants andtips at home.

Mabel loves visiting Miss Plum's café and drawing pictures for the art wall. But one day, Mabel finds the café under renovation by someone new. She misses her favourite café, and she misses Miss Plum's smiles. One day, the café reopens, and Mabel reluctantly visits there with her mother. Will Mabel feel the same joy she felt in the old place?

Gaming-obsessed brothers Max and Liam are back, and they're in for another adventure of CATASTROPHIC proportions. It all goes wrong when a rogue app transforms them from human boys into fleas, and it only gets worse from there. A laugh out loud, fast-paced adventure that will absorb even the most reluctant of readers.

Meet the Humdingles! There's Grandma and Grandad, Mum and Dad, the children and the pets... and they all live under one tiny roof. It's squashy and noisy, but they wouldn't have it any other way in this charming story about minimalism, multi-generational living, and the importance of appreciating what we have.

When Frankies parents separate, it feels like her world has broken apart but what if the pieces can be rearranged into something beautiful? Expressively illustrated and sensitively written, The Mosaic is a story about family separation that provides young readers with not just resilience but hope, showing them the good that can come from change.

Freedom is a pipe dream, according to Olivia Cruikshank. Six years as a transported convict transported has taught her none can be trusted. Until Michael Reeve shows up - a prison guard unlike any other. He acts like Olivia and her future matter. Can Olivia learn to trust before it's too late?

A Viking and a Knight are both convinced that they live on the best side of the book. When each becomes suspicious of the other, their solution is to build walls to keep them safe from the other side. But in their quest to build the better wall, will they fail to see the environmental dangers that threatens both sides of the book?

Set in the 90s, Spirals and Stars is a timeless story of friendship loss and gain, finding your place in the world, and breaking free from expectations. Set on a backdrop of small town life, nerd culture and the big life moments that many young people experience, Spirals and Stars features a diverse cast, a found family, a protagonist on the cusp of self-discovery, and a wealth of 90s era fun.

A dangerous clown. Deadly butterflies. Amonster on a mysterious island. Scavenger dogs in a broken world. A race to> Thirteen short stories from divergingworlds. Stepping Sideways features thirteen short stories fromtalented Australian authors. Some are steampunk, others dystopian, but allcombine to create unique and intriguing stories that will transport you into>

The carpet flies Pepper Masalah and Zamir back in time to find its original owner in Moghul India, who is none other than the ailing Emperor Shah Jahan. Zam is accused of stealing the carpet and thrown in the dungeon. How will Pepper and her new friends rescue him? And how can they return home without the carpet? They are lost in time.

After their home in Sendirian City burns to cinders, Eden Fittell gets a job to support her family. But the city is being stalked by the freakish Izrod, who is kidnapping people off the street. When Eden starts work at the government's Archives, will she be safe? And what if they can't stop Izrod? Will his crimes spell the end of Sendirian City?

Our lives are measured by the places we hold dear, the people we love and the paths we have trodden. So, who better to tell our stories than the shoes we wear? Through the endearing perspective of a beloved pair of working boots, this picture book narrates the life of a cattle farmer and his love of the Australian bush.

You should always be prepared for when a dragon tourist lands in your backyard. Your visitor will need to meet the family, learn table manners and go sightseeing. While this hilarious book is full of silliness, it also explores language barriers. The heartwarming ending leaves readers with a beautiful message of embracing differences.

This book explores common algebra mistakes and how to avoid them.In this quirky maths breaking (but not really) counting book readers can engage with all the different ways you can go WRONG in adding like terms. Maths teachers will recognise the concept in helping children add with they are introduced to algebra and patterns. Written in a way that you can interact with the reader.

When Charlie's grandmother is murdered, she is plunged into the world of the Temporal Sinistrum. An organisation of time travellers tasked with maintaining the historical timeline. Her grandmother used to be a star agent, and Charlie must solve the mystery in an adventure that takes her from 1966 Australia to a post-apocalyptic Los Angeles.

Melody watches a man build a makeshift home under the bridge, on the opposite riverbank. What will Melody think of her new neighbour?This is a story of compassion and empathy for the homeless and marginalized in society. With over 100,000 people homeless in Australia, this book explores the realities of homelessness and the kindness of a child.

Cows are one of the most common farm animals on earth, but what many people dont realise is that they are also gentle creatures with a uniquely inquisitive nature. Moo is a collection of quotes from famous cow-admirers including Charles Dickens, Mary Quant and more, paired with charming photographs that celebrate the humble cow.

Celebrating Australias Magnificent Wildlife is a celebration of Daryl Dicksons beautiful work and passion for conservation. The stunning animals around Dickson have informed her work for over 40 years. From black-winged stilts to brushtail possums, see the variety and colour of Australian wildlife contained in one large-format, gorgeous book.

Deepen your understanding of the human-cat relationship with this fresh, fun and informed look at the reasons why we love our four-legged friends. Featuring current academic research alongside adorable images and quotes, this compendium covers themes including affection, calming, exercise, friendship and play. Perfect for curious cat owners!

In a barren world that has forgotten about nature, Ivy ekes a living from the rubble of the past, while Skyler lives above the clouds in a haven of technology. But when Ivy makes a shocking discovery, the two girls are thrown together by the fallout. As their lives unravel and society fractures, can they uncover the key to building a new world?

Deepen your understanding of the human-dog relationship with this fresh, fun and informed look at the reasons why we love our four-legged friends. Featuring current academic research alongside adorable images and quotes, this compendium covers themes including affection, calming, exercise and play. A fascinating insight into man's best friend.

I read in the Bible, so it must be true, God can see everything that I do. But, what would this look like? And how far does Gods care reach? Join the wild, hilarious and crazy ride of a young boy who dares to imagine the incredible scope of Gods love and care.

Through the eyes of a child, we are taken on a journey, as she watches her mother disappear through depression and tries to understand her mothers' transformation from what she once was, to where she is now, and how to help get her back and find her happiness again. With the strength of love, encouragement and never giving up hope, she can help her mother rise above her unseen pain.

Sid is an octopus who is desperate to solve the mystery of his vanishing socks. After staging a stake out to catch the thieves, Sid discovers the stolen socks are ruined and he must learn to love the odd socks that remain. A colorful mystery with counting and matching fun and an underlying message about the importance of embracing change.

This story draws attention to the importance of biodiversity on the reef and illustrates the special roles and relationships animals have under the sea. Told through the eyes of Roger the wrasse, a small and brightly coloured reef fish who is in charge of a cleaning station on the reef. Roger's bright colours are almost like a neon sign advertising his 'cleaning services' to other sea creatures on the reef.

Monet, a French artist, is fascinated by light. He paints at all times of the day, in all seasons, and in all kinds of weather. He chases the light as it frolics through the fields, dances in the treetops, and skips across the water. Eventually the light comes to rest in Monets beautiful waterlily pond.

In Superheroes for a Day,three autistic friends transform their unique abilities into superpowers tosave their school from endless maths. This engaging story normalizes theexperiences of Autistic kids in an entertaining and accessible way, making themthe heroes and offering a fresh perspective on neurodiversity.

Walters world grows increasingly hazy as he distracts himself with his devices while waiting for some important news. Will it make a difference to Walter if the news is good or bad? The Dragonfly in the Haze focuses on our increasing disconnection with the physical world and how this disconnect is impacting our sense of meaning and vitality.