Cirrus@Austlit

'Richard Shears has covered stories all over the world, from Yellowknife in Canada, to the African continent, the tiny island of Mog Mog in the Pacific, and the Antarctic Circle. Working at the Daily Mail, first as a staffer in London, then as foreign correspondent in New York and lately as an Australian-based correspondent - the most extraordinary stories have come his way.

'No politics, very little sport, but more murders, mysteries and mayhem than you can poke a stick at! On top of that there were wars, conmen, the Royals, celebrities, killers, victims, babies, disappearances and reappearances, miraculous survivals, animals and so many assignments that were just darned good fun. Oh, and some odd games of golf.

'His assignments, one of which has resulted in him being awarded a prestigious UK Press Award for Foreign Reporting, have included wars all over the world, among them the conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan and East Timor.

'Written in his inimitable style, this book is an entertaining collection of his most interesting stories, anecdotes and adventures as a journalist.' (From the publisher's website.)

"Steve Irwin's sudden and tragic death made headline news around the world. Shock and grief followed. The world lost a man of heroic proportions. A man who as the Crocodile Hunter touched and changed lives everywhere. "Wildlife Warrior" charts Steve Irwin's amazing life - from his childhood catching snakes in Victoria, Australia, through to his work in the wilderness and in his zoo. It follows his love story with his wife Terri and his rise to fame. A down-to-earth adventurer with a love of all animals, he was passionate about wildlife conservation, life and his family. The book details his lesser-known work saving endangered habitats and furthering knowledge of crocodile behaviour, as well as his many adventures in the bush and further afield."