Nikolai Drozdov - biogeographer, Doctor of Biological Sciences, honored professor at Lomonosov Moscow State University. He participated in numerous scientific expeditions in Russia and around the world. Author of more than 40 books, full member of the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences (RAEN), laureate of the Golden Panda award, laureate of the UNESCO award for popularizing science. Vladimir Balashov - ecologist living in Australia. He worked at the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, the Ministry of the Environment of Australia, and participated in numerous scientific expeditions in the USSR and Australia. For 10 years, he conducted tours in Australia together with Nikolai Drozdov. In the book Flight of the Boomerang. Australia. Forty Years Later, two well-known experts on Australia share their memories of fascinating journeys across the distant Fifth Continent. Back in 1971, Nikolai Drozdov arrived in Australia as part of a scientific staff exchange program and spent a whole year in the country. The book Flight of the Boomerang was born from the results of this trip, where Nikolai Nikolaevich, in his exceptionally captivating manner, talks about the Sun and Moon moving backwards, curious aspects of human life, and of course - the amazing nature of the most desolate continent. Vladimir Balashov presents a more modern view of this country, sharing his own impressions and stories in the second part of the book Australia. Forty Years Later. 30 atmospheric color photos taken by the authors of the book perfectly complement and immerse the reader in the color of this unique continent called Australia. Who is this book for: • For those who love to travel and learn new things about the locals, their culture, traditions, and way of life. • For those who are not yet familiar with desert Australia, Tasmania, the Great Barrier Reef, and the island of New Guinea. • For those who want to get to know the wonderful nature of the Fifth Continent, its fascinating wildlife, national parks, and reserves more closely.
