A synthesis of the environmental and climatic history of every major desert and desert margin, for researchers and advanced students.

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,

This is the first book-length study of the archaeology of Australia's deserts, exploring the cultural and environmental history of these drylands.

The desert has a hypnotic presence in Australian culture, simultaneously alluring and repellent. The 'Centre' is distant and unknown to most Australians, yet ha