Books
Aspects' prides itself on having Perth's best selection of gardening books, from Australian native flora through to garden design and propagation. Our selection also includes a wide range of books on travel, art and design, natural and cultural history, cooking, and Australian and children’s literature.
Nyoongar Legacy: The naming of the land and the language of its peopleBernard Rooney The 'Nyoonga...
Nyoongar Legacy: The naming of the land and the language of its peopleBernard Rooney The 'Nyoongar Legacy' is the result of decades of research into Nyoongar language by the Rt. Rev. Bernard Rooney OSB, Emeritus Abbot of New Norcia. It is a study of the Indigenous place-names of the south-west of Western Australia, including over 300 Indigenous place names from the region. Each entry offers an interpretation of the source for a particular place and the possible or probable meanings. The book ...
$27.95
Nyoongar Boodja: Koomba Bardip Kooratan
Nyoongar Boodja: Koomba Bardip KooratanNyoongar Land: Long Story ShortFrancesca Robertson, Noel N...
Nyoongar Boodja: Koomba Bardip KooratanNyoongar Land: Long Story ShortFrancesca Robertson, Noel Nannup, Glen Stasiuk and Stephen Hopper A history of ancient Nyoongar land and people. An illustrated history of Nyoongar people and land from the Dreamtime to approximately 7,000 years ago. This work collates Nyoongar stories with geology and climate history.
$22.50
Day BreakAmy McQuire, illustrated by Matt Chun 'Day Break' is the story of a family making their ...
Day BreakAmy McQuire, illustrated by Matt Chun 'Day Break' is the story of a family making their way back to Country on January 26. We see the strength they draw from being together, and from sharing stories as they move through a shifting landscape. The story refocuses the narratives around ‘Australia Day’ on Indigenous survival and resistance, and in doing so honours the past while looking to the future. Confronting yet truthful, painful yet full of hope, 'Day Break' is a crucial story that...
$24.95
The City Gardener: Contemporary Urban GardensRichard Unsworth Taking on urban spaces big and smal...
The City Gardener: Contemporary Urban GardensRichard Unsworth Taking on urban spaces big and small, 'The City Gardener' provides design-driven solutions and inspiration adaptable for all garden types. Our urban gardens provide an essential green refuge amid the expanding concrete jungle. Even without the luxury of sprawling suburban lawns or vast garden beds, there are many ways to create unique verdant spaces in the inner-city - from a succulent-laden, full-sun rooftop to an entertainer's se...
$49.95
The Story of Australia: For the Young
The Story of Australia: For the Young (And the Curious)Don Watson A modern classic - Don Watson's...
The Story of Australia: For the Young (And the Curious)Don Watson A modern classic - Don Watson's history of Australia for children of the twenty-first century History told so well it gives us a better idea of who we are - and who we are likely to become. Don Watson's 'The Story of Australia' is a modern history of our nation that integrates new understandings about Indigenous Australia and looks to the future, asking- where will we go from here? In clear, succinct language that both children...
$39.95
RespectAunty Fay Muir and Sue Lawson, illustrated by Lisa Kennedy Our Way is old. Older than the ...
RespectAunty Fay Muir and Sue Lawson, illustrated by Lisa Kennedy Our Way is old. Older than the red earth. Older than flickering stars. Our way is respect. A tender, thoughtful story reminding us to respect others and respect ourselves. Part of the Our Place series which welcomes children to culture. 'Dream team Aunty Fay Muir and Sue Lawson, who previously brought us the excellent Nganga: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander words and phrases, have collaborated with artist Lisa Kennedy to ...
$27.95
Western Australia Mountain Bike Guide Book
Western Australia Mountain Bike Guide BookThird EditionTravis and Jane Deane With over 50 locatio...
Western Australia Mountain Bike Guide BookThird EditionTravis and Jane Deane With over 50 locations, this is the updated source of information on where to ride around the state. Travis and Jane have assembled a lot of information not found elsewhere. Some features of the guide book include: Tourist itinerary State highlights State map Favourite tyres by discipline Star rating Mobile phone coverage by carrier Nearest bike shops and weekend hours
$29.95
Girt: The Unauthorised History of Australia
Girt: The Unauthorised History of AustraliaDavid Hunt Girt. No word could better capture the esse...
Girt: The Unauthorised History of AustraliaDavid Hunt Girt. No word could better capture the essence of Australia. In this hilarious history, David Hunt reveals the truth of Australia's past, from megafauna to Macquarie - the cock-ups and curiosities, the forgotten eccentrics and Eureka moments that have made us who we are. 'Girt' introduces forgotten heroes like Mary McLoghlin, transported for the crime of 'felony of sock', and Trim the cat, who beat a French monkey to become the first anima...
$36.95
Companion Planting in Australia
Companion Planting in AustraliaBrenda Little In this age of increasing hostility towards chemical...
Companion Planting in AustraliaBrenda Little In this age of increasing hostility towards chemical control of the food we eat, 'Companion Planting' is the ideal guide to working with nature. 'Companion Planting' is a notebook of gardening tips compiled from Brenda Little's observations as well as suggestions from like-minded gardeners. Entertaining and often anecdotal, Brenda's notes are arranged alphabetically, allowing the reader to easily search for a particular plant or garden pest. Her su...
$22.95
Marcia Langton: Welcome to Country 2nd edition
Marcia Langton: Welcome to Country 2nd editionFully Revised and Expanded, A Travel Guide to Indig...
Marcia Langton: Welcome to Country 2nd editionFully Revised and Expanded, A Travel Guide to Indigenous AustraliaMarcia Langton The second edition of this landmark travel guide, written by one of this country's most highly respected First Nations voices. 'Marcia Langton: Welcome to Country 2nd edition' is the essential follow-up to Australia’s landmark travel guide to Indigenous Australia, Welcome to Country. In this extensively updated edition, Marcia Langton offers a full range of Indigenous...
$55.00
The Bush Birds, written and illustrated by Bridget Farmer, consists of twelve riddles for readers...
The Bush Birds, written and illustrated by Bridget Farmer, consists of twelve riddles for readers to guess which Australian native bird, commonly found in open forests or woodlands, is being depicted. Lift the hidden flap on each double page to find out the answer. These birds are maybe a bit less well known than the twelve birds in Bridget's first book, 'Kookaburra Kookaburra'. But she hope that by interacting with the riddles and illustrations readers will soon familiarise themselves with t...
$29.95
Love StoriesUplifting True Stories about Love from the Internationally Bestselling Author of 'Boy...
Love StoriesUplifting True Stories about Love from the Internationally Bestselling Author of 'Boy Swallows Universe'Trent Dalton Trent Dalton, Australia's best-loved writer, goes out into the world and asks a simple, direct question: 'Can you please tell me a love story?' A blind man yearns to see the face of his wife of thirty years. A divorced mother has a secret love affair with a priest. A geologist discovers a three-minute video recorded by his wife before she died. A tree lopper's heart...
$34.95