DECEMBER 2015 Old Timers: Stories about the good old days David Darcy Author-photographer David Darcy presents a stunning collection of portraits depicting war, childhood, love and life in the in the lucky country. Description In his years of travelling the length and breadth of Australia, David Darcy has met many an old timer with a story to share - childhood memories of a very different Australia, and stories from a lifestyle that is fast disappearing as Australia changes and takes its place in the modern world. Here David Darcy is on the road again, traversing the continent in search of a good yarn and an interesting face. Through candid portraits and poignant, intimate conversations with men and women from all walks of Australian life, he captures recollections of childhood memories, a life lived on the land, in the cities, on the shores of this great dry continent - stories from a disappearing world. About the Author David Darcy has become one of Australia's leading author-photographers, with a succession of best-selling photographic books to his credit, which include Australian Mongrel, Every Man and His Dog, A Girl's Best Friend and four other photographic titles. He has been capturing unique portraits of dogs in Australia and abroad for the past 15 years. His latest collection of animal photography, Kiwi Dogs, will be published in September 2015. Born in the Blue Mountains in New South Wales, David developed a keen interest in photography from an early age. Price: $35.00 (NZ$39.99) ISBN: 9781743365748 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 260x210mm Extent: 160 pages Main Category: WJ Lifetyle Sub Category: WJ Illustrations: Previous Titles: Australian Mongrel; Every Man and His Dog; A Girl's Best Friend; Kiwi Dogs (forthcoming) Author now living: Blue Mountains, NSW Murdoch Books DECEMBER 2015 Old Timers 8 copy pack Point of Sale Includes 15 copies of Old Timers plus free display copy. Description About the Author Price: $280.00 (NZ$319.92) ISBN: 9324551048474 Format: Dimensions: xmm Extent: pages Main Category: WZ Sub Category: WZ Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Murdoch Books DECEMBER 2015 Every Man and His Dog David Darcy Every Man and His Dog is a glorious documentation of the relationship between Aussie blokes and their canine besties. Description Since Indigenous Australians first shared their lives with dingoes thousands of years ago, dogs have been part of the fabric of everyday life in Australia. In Every Man and His Dog David Darcy explores this timeless bond between man and dog. Travelling around Australia, from the coast to the Outback, David photographed blokes from all walks of life as they talked about their dogs-from tough working dogs to pampered family pets. The result is a funny, moving and unforgettable tribute to man's best friend. About the Author David Darcy, one of Australia's leading author-photographers, has been capturing environmental portraits of dogs in Australia and abroad for over a decade. Born in the Blue Mountains in New South Wales, David developed a keen interest in photography from an early age. Today he combines his talent for photography and his passion for dogs with a desire to travel, capturing unique and iconic images of Australian dogs. David is the best-selling author-photographer of Australian Mongrel and five other books, and a keen supporter of Vets Beyond Borders, the RSPCA and AMRRIC. He is also an Ambassador for Bayer Animal Health Australia. Price: $29.99 (NZ$36.99) ISBN: 9781743317013 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 260x190mm Extent: 156 pages Main Category: WZG Gift Books Sub Category: WZG Gift Books Illustrations: 106 Previous Titles: Australian Mongrel Author now living: Katoomba Murdoch Books DECEMBER 2015 A Girl's Best Friend David Darcy A Girl's Best Friend is a glorious documentation of the relationship between Aussie women and their canine besties. Description From Tassie to the Top End, through the outback towns of Coober Pedy and Tennant Creek, to the coastal retreats of Fremantle, Cairns and Byron Bay and taking in the capital cities along the way, author- photographer David Darcy has traversed the length and breadth of the continent in search of women who have doggy tales to share. A Girl's Best Friend showcases a cross-section of women and their dogs, from all over the country and from all walks of life. Whether it's Nancy sitting in her humpy in the desert with her beloved Blacky, or Beccy taking time out to stroll the beach with Stevie or Margrit with Diamond amid the hustle of Melbourne's Chapel Street, all these women have one thing in common: a loving, compassionate bond with their dogs - who are not simply dogs, but members of the family, of course! The result is a series of wonderfully spontaneous and candid portraits of women and their canine companions - rescue dogs, family pets, working dogs or faithful guardians. Their stories are funny, powerful and heart-rending by turns and show us how strong are the ties that bind a girl to her best friend. About the Author David Darcy has been capturing unique portraits of dogs in Australia and abroad for the past fifteen years. He has become one of Australia's leading author- photographers, with a succession of best selling photographic books to his credit, which include Every Man and His Dog, Australian Mongrel, and five other photographic titles. Born in the Blue Mountains in New South Wales, David developed a keen interest in photography from an early age. Over the years he has worked on numerous photography assignments that combine his dedication to his art, his eye for detail, with his passion for capturing iconic images of Australian dogs. Price: $29.99 (NZ$36.99) ISBN: 9781743363799 David acknowledges his own aging and beloved dogs as his biggest inspiration. He is a keen advocate for animal rights Format: Hard Cover issues and has worked with many Australian animal welfare organisations. Dimensions: 260x190mm Extent: 156 pages www.mongrel.com.au Main Category: WZG Gift Books Sub Category: WZG Gift Books Illustrations: 100 David would like to express his Gratitude to L&P photographic, Sydney for their support and Phase One camera Previous Titles: Australian Mongrel, Every Man and His Dog manufacturer for the use of equipment to shoot this project. Author now living: Springwood, NSW Murdoch Books DECEMBER 2015 The Australian Native Garden: A practical guide Angus Stewart and AB Bishop A highly illustrated, authoritative and practical book focused on all aspects of using native plants in the home garden, from design through to plant choice and cultivation. Description This authoritative and practical book--written in an approachable and accessible style--focuses on growing and using native plants in the home garden. It provides expert information on the fundamentals--soils, cultivation techniques, pruning, fertilising and maintenance--and looks at different styles of garden design, using Australian plants not only for aesthetic reasons but for creating droughtproof gardens, fire resistant gardens, and environments attractive to native fauna as well. Growing your own bush foods is also covered. Highly illustrated and information-packed, The Australian Native Garden showcases some of the best designed Australian gardens and explores rural areas around Australia where indigenous species thrive in the wild, representing a fascinating source of inspiration and information. About the Author Angus Stewart's groundbreaking work with native plants and his appearances on ABC Radio's Weekends with Simon Marnie and ABC TV's Gardening Australia have seen him emerge as Australia's leading expert when it comes to native plants and their untapped possibilities. Creating an Australian Garden (Allen and Unwin 2010) won Book Laurel for best general gardening book at the Horticultural Media Association of Australia in 2011. Angus's other books include 500 Plants (CSIRO Publishing November 2012) and Let's Propagate (A&U February 2012). AB Bishop is a qualified writer and horticulturalist. She operated her own landscaping business before landing a dream job as an ABC TV's Gardening Australia Researcher (2008-2012). In this position she was responsible for finding, researching and writing briefs for stories Australia wide. AB also offers professional gardening advice to home gardeners. She writes for The Age and for magazines including Gardening Australia, blogs about her home garden experiences at kggarden.com and is also a monthly guest on the 3CR gardening program. AB worked with Angus Stewart as researcher on Creating an Australian Garden. Price: $49.99 (NZ$55.00) ISBN: 9781743365434 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 280x215mm Extent: 288 pages Main Category: WJ Lifetyle Sub Category: WM Gardening Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Murdoch Books DECEMBER 2015 The Australian Native Garden 10 Copy Pack Point of Sale Includes 10 copies of The Australian Native Garden plus free display copy. Description About the Author Price: $499.90 (NZ$550.00) ISBN: 9324551048450 Format: Dimensions: xmm Extent: pages Main Category: WZ Sub Category: WZ Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Murdoch Books DECEMBER 2015 The Maker: Beyond decorating: crafting a unique space Tamara Maynes The Maker provides inspiration and information for mastering your chosen craft and using these skills to create individual interiors in a home. Description 'What can I craft with my own hands that will make my space special?' In this book filled with inspiration, advice and projects, Tamara Maynes shows you how to achieve an intimate connection with your home by mastering your craft, bringing raw materials to life and creating an original space that bears your unique fingerprint. Drawing on her own practice and the work and musings of many she admires, Tamara hopes to stir 'the maker' in every reader; to encourage them to connect deeply and bring comfort, beauty and individuality to their home.