A definitive guide to Wilson's Promontory, one of the world's premier national parks. The history, geology, fauna, and flora are covered comprehensively for the casual visitor, enthusiastic naturalist, and professional biologist, and includes: a concise account of the Prom's geological historyand sites of geomorphological significance; an introduction to the intriguing history of human occupation and exploitation; complete descriptions of more than 400 plants, supported by detailed botanical illustrations and photographs; full accounts of almost 300 vertebrate and invertebrate animals,with full-colour photographs of key species; up-to-date listings of plants and animals known to occur on the Prom.This comprehensive and authoritative guide should be an essential item in the backpack, glove box, or on the bookshelf of everyone who visits the Prom or appreciates the diverstiy and beauty of Australia's wild places.Biologists David Meagher and Michele Kohout share a passion for the Prom. For several years they have explored every track in the park day and night, boated around most of its coastline, investigate little known and unrecorded species, and consulted leading experts in the geology, zoology, andbotany of southern Australia. Their aim has been to produce a high-quality, authoritative field guide that is uesful to a wide range of people, and which stimulates further interest in research into the Prom's natural history.

Based on research for M.A. thesis at A.N.U.; southwest Gippsland ecological zones described as background to life of Brataualung clan of Kurnai, economic cycle (brief list of diet animals), notes on weapons, selection of sites at Promontory and Yanakie, aims of project; topographical description of Promontory, climate, possible Aboriginal food resources (tables show; 1) frequency of edible taxa - taken from list in Smyth with Aboriginal names where known & parts eaten, 2) avifauna of south west Gippsland, 3) list of animals & reptiles taken by Aborigines in pre European times, 4) distribution of shellfish at Promontory), notes on previous archaeological studies (including Kenyon & Spencer), division of Promontory into 3 areas - western and eastern coasts of Yanakie Isthmus & east coast of Promontory including Singapore Peninsula; archaeological features of Yanakie west coast - dune system, peat outcrop, features of A & B series dunes (erosion, carbon dates, formation of interdune swamps, midden material); excavation and field studies - site YW9, stratigraphy soil analysis, relationship of B series to latest A series, faunal species, presence of two sequences (Yanakie A associated with backed blade industry, Yanakie B with flake & large core tools & edge ground axes), site YWll - soil analysis, carbon dates; stratigraphy; analysis of excavated shell fauna, 3 types of quantitative analysis, level I - (defining of occupational floors, extent & composition of shell heaps, numbers of Aborigines associated with each heap, culinary evidence), level II (environmental & seasonal evidence), level III (calcite/aragonite rations), palaeotemperature measurements; changes in coastal ecology, quantitative assessment of faunal distributions associated with dune sequences; material culture analysis of stone tools, classification, statistical & computer analyses (key to descriptive system in table), Yanakie A assemblages discussed (geometric microliths and Bondi points, carbon dates, cores, tool making areas, characteristics of flake tools & core tools, analysis of waste flakes), Yanakie B assemblages (flake & core tools, edge ground axes, hammerstones, anvils & pebble tools), Yanakie A lithic technology, raw materials, comparison of A & B sites; summary of evidence for occupation of Wilsons Promontory - backed blades, imported quartzite, presence of scraping tools, Aboriginal diet - (molluscs), seasonal visits, evidence of fire making, changes in physiography of area leading to changes in diet & tools (enlargement of diet species), literary evidence for culture of Gippsland Aborigines (quotes Haydon, Bulmer, Horne, Howitt & Curr) diminution in population after white contact (result of pastoralism & intertribal warfare), relationship of work at Yanakie to other work in Victoria; Appendix 1 - methods of excavation, Appendix 2 - method of soil analysis, Appendix 3 counting techniques used on surface sites YW9A and YW10A, Appendix 4 - Botanical report on the area in the vicinity of sites YW9 to YW11 by R.F. Parsons, Appendix 5.

An exquisitely photographed exploration of what it is to find purpose, joy and connection in the simple things. 'In a time of infinite choice and possibility, Jodi has provided a grounded road map to becoming a grateful, settled soul.' Alexx Stuart, author of Low Tox Life 'I'm not here to nag you and tell you that you need to live with less stuff. Nor will I tell you that owning less is a sure and certain path to happiness. But let me tell you what it's like to carry all you own with you ... to reduce your consumption and increase your free time and to realise that everything you need in life can fit in a caravan along with those you love most ...' It is natural to fear uncertainty. But what if you embraced it, listened to your intuition and made the tiny or big decisions to slow life right down? What if you had more space in your life for connection to nature and those around you? What if you stepped off the treadmill and forged a new path? In Practising Simplicity, author and photographer Jodi Wilson shines a light on all the best things in life that don't cost money and how you can incorporate them into your lifestyle, whatever your circumstances. For her, the simplicity of living in a tiny home on wheels was at first terrifying but ultimately the essential answer to anxiety and overwhelm. A beautiful, unflinching encouragement to let go of the unnecessary, Practising Simplicity inspires us to celebrate the simple yet extraordinary joys that make life meaningful.

The charm of the Mornington Peninsula, Bass Coast and Wilsons Promontory, with picturesque beaches and a myriad of attractions continues to attract crowds of day trippers and holiday makers. This book not only captures the magnificence of the coastline but also includes all of the townships, wineries etc and gives fascinating insights into the history of the region. It will inspire the reader to appreciate all apsects of this unique part of the world.