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The Murray-Darling Basin spans more than 1 million square kilometres across the lower third of Queensland, most of New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, northern Victoria and the south-eastern corner of South Australia. Wildlife habitats range from the floodplains of the Basin to alpine areas, making the region of special ecological and environmental interest.This book is the first comprehensive guide to the 310 species of frogs and reptiles living in the Murray-Darling Basin. An overview of each of the 22 catchment areas introduces the unique and varied climates, topography, vegetation and fauna. Comprehensive species accounts include diagnostic features, conservation ratings, photographs and distribution maps for all frogs, freshwater turtles, lizards and snakes recorded in this important region.

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Practical English Usage is recommended for any teacher, trainee teacher, or advanced-level student looking for answers to questions about the English language. The material is now organised in two parts (grammar and vocabulary), making it easier than ever to find the answers, either online or in print. Part 1 is a complete practical learner''s grammar with 28 sections, covering all the structural points that cause problems for learners. Part 2is a guide to vocabularyproblems covering: rules for word formation and spellinga survey of high-priority vocabulary areasan A-Z guide to over 250 common word problems The 600+ entries provide answers to the questions that learners typically ask, for example:use of tensesthe truth about conditionalsarticleproblemssingular they get as a passive auxiliarybring ortake?can, could, may or might?classic or classical?the language of emailsrules for word formation and spelling Plus:the grammar of speech and formal

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Practical English Usage has sold over 2 million copies worldwide. Now revised and updated for the fourth edition, it answers the questions that teachers and learners ask about English grammar and vocabulary with clear, corpus-informed explanations and examples.

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Fully revised and updated, and now available online and in print.

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Amphibians are one of the world's most rapidly declining fauna groups. In an era of devastating climate change, habitat destruction and irreplaceable loss of biological diversity, it has never been more important to have effective resources for identifying and managing wildlife.Tapping into the deep knowledge of the best frog experts in south-eastern Australia, Frogs of Victoria not only provides the tools to identify Victorian frogs – including keys, photographs and comparative information on similar species – it also presents detailed information on their biology, habitats, status and threats. Importantly, the authors also detail the urgent actions required to prevent further loss of amphibian diversity in Victoria.Including stunning images from some of Australia's finest wildlife photographers, Frogs of Victoria is an authoritative resource for ecologists, land managers, conservationists and all who are fascinated by frogs.KEY INFO: Assists readers to identify Victorian frogs, with dichotomous keys and photographs showing major identification features. Each species profile is accompanied by colour photographs, a distribution map, distinguishing features, and similar species with details of differentiation. Comprehensive species profiles also provide notes on conservation status, biology and breeding, calls, habitats. Includes information on threats to Victorian frogs, conservation research and recovery programs.

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