Download or read book 100 Things to See in the Kimberley written by and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scott Connell, local tour guide and administrator of the hugely popular @thekimberleyAustralia Instagram profile, shares his in-depth knowledge of the wild Kimberley region. In 100 Things to See in the Kimberley Scott guides readers through his 100 favourite places, telling them how to get there, why they should go and what secrets they'll uncover once they do. The book also includes full colour maps, stunning imagery and knowledge only a life-long local knows.
Download or read book Worrorra written by Mark Clendon and published by University of Adelaide Press. This book was released on 2014-05-12 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Kimberley Arafuran language Worrorra was spoken traditionally on the remote coastline and precipitously beautiful hinterland between the Walcott Inlet and the Prince Regent River. The language described here is that attested by its last full speakers, Patsy Lulpunda, Amy Peters and Daisy Utemorrah. Patsy Lulpunda was a child when Europeans first entered her country in 1912, and Amy Peters and Daisy Utemorrah both grew up on the Kunmunya mission. This comprehensive and detailed grammar provides as well an historical and cultural context for a society now drastically altered. In the 1950s Worrorra people left their traditional land and from the 1970s the number of people speaking Worrorra as their first language declined dramatically. Worrorra is a highly polysynthetic language, characterised by overarching concord and a high degree of morphological fusion. Verbal semantics involve a voicing opposition and an extensive system of evidentiality-marking. Worrorra has elaborate systems of pragmatic reference, a derivational morphology that projects agreement-class concord across most lexical categories and complex predicates that incorporate one verb within another. Nouns are distributed among five genders, the intensional properties of which define dynamic oppositions between men and women on the one hand, and earth and sky on the other. This volume will be of interest to morphologists, syntacticians, semanticists, anthropologists, typologists, and readers interested in Australian language and culture generally.
Download or read book Rhythms of the Kimberley written by Russell Gueho and published by Fremantle Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A natural history of the Kimberley Region, Western Australia. It is intended to remind people about the cyclical nature of the world around us and the importance for us to re-acquaint ourselves with the seasonal indicators that effectively dominate our l
Download or read book A Traveller s Guide written by A. W. Scott and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The remote pristine Kimberley coastline of Western Australia has drawn the attention of many travellers with its magnificent display of diverse landforms. To explain how these spectacular structures have developed in a land now influenced by Australia's biggest tides is the subject of this book. Especially valuable to those travelling by sea and those wanting to know more about the Australian coast, Kimberley Coast explains in simple terms the relationship between geology, land forming processes, geological eras and recent marine conditions.
Download or read book The Kimberley written by Jocelyn Burt and published by UWA Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the earth's wildest regions, the Kimberley covers the vast northwest corner of Australia. It is a world of worn and colorful ranges, spectacular gorges, vast plains, strange trees, lush waterholes and great rivers that flow only for a few months of the year. Many people firmly believe the Kimberley to be the most exciting place in Australia. Indeed, those who know the area intimately may tell you that no other part of the continent can match its beauty and grandeur. Jocelyn Burt's striking photographs, coupled with stories of her travel experiences, evoke the atmosphere of a landscape whose scale and splendor has the power to enchant, humble and inspire those who enter it. The inclusion of lyrical poetry by Neroli Roberts adds a further dimension to the book.
Download or read book 101 Animals and Plants of the Kimberley Coast written by Martin Cohen and published by . This book was released on 2021-07 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A short, handy field guide to the animals and plants of the Kimberley coast, Western Australia
Download or read book The Biogeography of the Australian North West Shelf written by Barry Wilson and published by Newnes. This book was released on 2013-06-11 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Biogeography of the Australian North West Shelf provides the first assembly of existing information of the North West Shelf in terms of geological, oceanographic and climatological history and current understanding of such issues as biodiversity, connectivity, larval dispersal and speciation in the sea that determine the distribution patterns of its invertebrate fauna. It is intended as a source of information and ideas on the biota of the shelf and its evolutionary origins and affinities and the environmental drivers of species’ ecology and distribution and ecosystem function. Regulators and industry environmental managers worldwide, but especially on the resource-rich North West Shelf, are faced with having to make decisions without adequate information or understanding of conservation values or the factors that drive ecosystem processes and resilience in the face of increasing anthropogenic and natural change. This book will provide a resource of information and ideas and extensive references to issues of primary concern. It will provide a big-picture narrative, putting the marine biota into a geological, evolutionary, and regional biodiversity context. The first book to cover the major benthic habitats and physical and ecological condition of the North West Shelf of Australia Covers new information on geomorphology and biota of coral reefs and other invertebrate habitats that are key species and functional groups of the North West Shelf Introduces new ideas on biogeographic processes and patterns in tropical seas
Download or read book Islands of Inquiry written by Geoffrey Richard Clark and published by ANU E Press. This book was released on 2008-06-01 with total page 522 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Many of the papers in this volume present new and innovative research into the processes of maritime colonisation, processes that affect archaeological contexts from islands to continents. Others shift focus from process to the archaeology of maritime places from the Bering to the Torres Straits, providing highly detailed discussions of how living by and with the sea is woven into all elements of human life from subsistence to trade and to ritual. Of equal importance are more abstract discussions of islands as natural places refashioned by human occupation, either through the introduction of new organisms or new systems of production and consumption. These transformation stories gain further texture (and variety) through close examinations of some of the more significant consequences of colonisation and migration, particularly the creation of new cultural identities. A final set of papers explores the ways in which the techniques of archaelogical sciences have provided insights into the fauna of the islands and the human history of such places."--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book 100 Things To See In The Kimberley written by Scotty Connell and published by Exploring Eden Media Pty Ltd. This book was released on 2023-05-01 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its updated, second edition, 100 Things To See In The Kimberley, by local guide Scotty Connell, is the culmination of a life spent exploring Australia’s wild and remote northwest. Scotty grew up in the Kimberley and has made it his mission to discover the region via air, land and sea. In that pursuit, Scotty’s led elite Nepalese Gurkhas on Wet Season training missions; he’s hiked into some of the Kimberley’s most remote waterfalls and he’s hosted celebrities looking for unique Aussie experiences. All because he loves showing intrepid visitors why his backyard is the best backyard on earth. Inside, you’ll find 100 (plus a few more) of the best things to see and do across the Kimberley, according to a local. Scotty shares his favourite attractions, campsites and places to eat, so you can cool off in tropical waterholes, enjoy genuine Indigenous cultural experiences and explore incredible natural wonders found nowhere else on earth.
Download or read book Australian Coastal Systems written by Andrew D. Short and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-08-29 with total page 1261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes the entire coast and beaches and barrier systems of Australia. It covers the coastal processes and systems that form and impact Australia's 30.000 km coast, 12.000 beaches and 2750 barrier systems. These processes include geology, geomorphology, climate, waves, tides, currents, sediment supply, as well as coastal ecosystems. The coast is divided into tropical northern and southern temperate provinces, within which are seven divisions, 23 regions and 354 coastal sediment compartments each of which is described in detail in the 34 chapters. Within these systems are the full range of wave through tide-dominated beaches and barriers ranging from cheniers to massive transgressive dune systems together with a range of onshore and longshore sand transport systems. This is an up to date reference for the entire coast, its present condition and likely responses to the impacts of climate change.
Download or read book Coasts written by C. D. Woodroffe and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 640 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Coasts are some of the most rapidly changing places on earth. Understanding the natural adjustments that occur between coastal landforms and the processes that influence them is essential for the better management of coastal resources. Coasts provides a necessary background in geomorphology for those studying coastal systems. It describes the landforms that occur on the coast, their responses to the processes that shape them, and the pattern of evolution that can be determined for different types of coast over thousands of years. Numerous examples from around the world are used to illustrate the variety of environments. Particular attention is paid to coastal morphodynamics, the co-adjustment of process and form, on rocky, reef, sandy, deltaic-estuarine and muddy coasts. This valuable text for advanced undergraduate and graduate students is well illustrated and contains an extensive reference section. It will also be of great interest to environmental scientists, geologists, coastal managers and planners.
Download or read book The Kimberley written by Debbie Gallagher and published by Heinemann Educational Books. This book was released on 1997 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the geography, wildlife, and people, including more than thirty distinct groups of Aborigines, of the Kimberley region of Western Australia.
Download or read book 100 Things to See on Australia s Coral Coast written by Exploring Eden Books and published by . This book was released on 2021-10-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 100 Things To See On Australia's Coral Coast is the only guide to the astonishing coastline north of Perth all the way to Exmouth, with a detailed chapter on Karijini National Park. This indispensable book is created for travellers who aren't tourists with a focus on the local favourites, natural wonders, and out-of-the-way delights. Along the way, explore the best things to see, from stunning wildflower meadows to walk-off-the-beach coral reefs. Swim with whale sharks and manta rays or find and eat local produce while getting insider knowledge into the best places to stay, eat, sleep and shop along the way. Discover this desert-meets-sea destination like a local whether you're camping, glamping, touring or holidaying this underrated part of Western Australia. // Chapters cover the Indian Ocean Drive, Wildflower Country, Geraldton and Surrounds, Kalbarri and Surrounds, Shark Bay, Carnarvon, Cape Range and Karijini National Park.
Download or read book Dugong written by and published by UNEP/Earthprint. This book was released on 2002 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The dugong (Dugong dugon) is the only herbivorous mammal that is strictly marine. It has a range spanning some 37 countries, including tropical and subtropical coastal and island waters. This plan presents a global overview of the status of the dugong and its management throughout its range. It contains information on dugong distribution and abundance, threatening processes, legislation, and existing and suggested research and management initiatives for the countries and territories in the dugong’s known range. It is hoped that the comparative information provided will enable individual countries to develop their own, more detailed, conservation plans.
Download or read book Wild Discovery Guides written by Len Zell and published by . This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Kimberley Coast is one of the largest wilderness areas in the world. The 168 pages and 300 briliiant images with 6 superb maps in this book allow your journey through this coast to be much more enjoyable and better informed.
Download or read book The Complete Guide to Finding the Mammals of Australia written by David Andrew and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2015-12-01 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Australia has a rich and unique array of animals, including the largest diversity of marsupials on earth. The recent growth in ecotourism has increased the popularity of mammal-spotting, particularly whale and dolphin-watching, but also spotting of perennial tourist favourites such as koalas and kangaroos. Birdwatchers have for many years known of sites where special or difficult-to-see species may be reliably located. However, despite their comparative abundance and spectacular diversity, many of Australia's unique mammals remain under-appreciated because there has been little available information on where to see them – until now. For the first time ever, The Complete Guide to Finding the Mammals of Australia advises interested amateurs and professionals where to locate many of Australia's mammals. The book describes Australia's best mammal-watching sites state-by-state. It also includes a complete, annotated taxonomic list with hints on finding each species (or why it won't be easy to see); sections on travel and logistics in Australia; and appendices with hints on finding and photographing mammals. This book will be of interest to anyone wanting to observe or photograph Australian mammals in the wild, mammal enthusiasts, biological field workers and volunteers, tourists and ecotourists.
Download or read book The Kimberley written by Victoria Laurie and published by UWA Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a highly biodiverse part of Australia, the Kimberley conveys the excitement of discovering a new species, the resurgence of life in once fire-ravaged places, and the effect of humans on the landscape. This is the Kimberley at its most beautiful, from teeming bird life to elusive desert animals; from cascading waterfalls and tangled vine thickets to wide savannah plains. The book offers world-class photography, information on up-to-date scientific discoveries, and an in-depth understanding of the balance between flora, fauna, land, and sea. Featuring over 200 stunning images in full color, The Kimberley is well-written, accessible, and engaging.
