The history and use of New Zealand's native plants A guide and gift book in equal measure, this treasure of a book pays homage to New Zealand's native plant species. The Meaning of Trees tells the story of plants and people in Aotearoa New Zealand. Beautifully illustrated with botanical drawings,...
A reprint under a new ISBN, this handy reference guide will help you recognise and make sense of common (and some rare) rocks and minerals. Most are found on beaches and hillsides, in streams and elsewhere around the country. The introduction provides an overview of rocks and minerals, and contains...
This excellent book focuses on insects only, not on other invertebrates (spiders, centipedes, worms, snails, slugs, etc) as in the best-selling Life-Size Guide to Insects published in August 1999. Unlike the Life-Size Guide, this book identifies smaller insects on large panels, and includes a...
A bestseller revised- the new edition of this essential reference for identifying New Zealand birds features its biggest update ever. A bestseller revised- the new edition of this essential reference for identifying New Zealand birds features its biggest update ever. The Hand Guide to the Birds of...
After you have read The Hidden Life of Trees, a walk in the woods will never be the same again. "Opening this book, you are about to enter a wonderland." Tim Flannery, author of Atmosphere of Hope and The Weather Makers "Charming, provocative, fascinating." David George Haskell, author of The...
In recent years whale watching in Australia and New Zealand has become a passion for many people. Both countries are home to numerous species of whales and dolphins. There are now established whale-watching tour operators in many coastal towns making it much easier to observe these magnificent...
Flowers have long been a favorite subject among artists, and the development of many well-known horticultural varieties may be traced through their depiction on paper or canvas over the centuries. Painterly Plants explores this fascinating relationship between horticulture and art through 14 of the...
Thanks to its spectacular images and brief but in-depth texts, this book will entrance lovers of nature and photography, accompanying them on an ideal flight over the most beautiful natural attractions of the planet. AUTHOR: Simona Stoppa is a professional journalist, specialising in naturalistic,...
The world of cats is described through beautiful images and in-depth text that illustrates the history and life of the fascinating and mysterious feline. AUTHOR: Flavia Capra is a true cat-lover and has learned to understand their nature, vices and virtues. In the process, she has turned her...
Distinguished by its handy, small size, the Pocket Books series is illustrated with spectacular images and written with passion and care by an experts in their fields. An ideal journey of discovery in the world of young animals, using wonderful images and text to describe the mother-child...
Life Story is a tale of survival, laying bare the extraordinary journey animals must make to achieve life's goal to continue their bloodline. Whether learning new skills, finding a mate or protecting their young, everything they do is a way of meeting a particular challenge to that goal. xtreme...
Author Craig Hayman had the rare opportunity of living and working in some of Africa's most spectacular wilderness areas for several years. During his time as a wildlife photographic safari guide he was able to capture many dramatic and intimate moments in photographs, including stunning images of...
Creative ways for children to spend time outdoors and discover nature. In an era when the iPad is often more appealing than the park, it can be difficult to encourage kids to get off the couch and go outside. In this inspirational book, with ideas for children of all ages, foraging expert Fiona...
The world s oceans are filled with an array of venomous and toxic marine critters, not to mention a whole host of apex carnivores. Join ace divers and photographers Nick and Caroline Robertson-Brown as they tour the world in search of the 50 deadliest sea creatures. Each entry includes stunning...
Listening to birdsongs provides a huge amount of pleasure to people all around the world. But which species are the most melodious and produce the best songs? Expert sound-recordist and bird tour guide Hannu Jannes has travelled the world in search of birds and is uniquely qualified to decide. This...
This beautifully illustrated book on camouflaged animals includes some of nature's greatest designs and is one of t he most remarkable compilations of pictures on the subject ever published. From foxes to frogfish and owls to octopuses, some of the images have to be seen to be believed in terms of...
Following the success of the bestselling book Zooborns, the creators of the popular zoology news blog ZooBorns. com, bring readers the newest and cutest exotic cats from accredited zoos. Andrew Bleiman and Chris Eastland have access to hundreds of cats from all over the globe and provide...
Learn the healing properties of over 150 plants with this beautifully illustrated guide to flower and tree essences. Flower essences are natural remedies that heal by rebalancing mind, body and spirit. Made by floating flowers in spring water in the light of the sun or moon, essences work by...
There are many guides to the the world's great wildlife experiences, but the UK is neglected and this book sets out to remedy this. 100 Great Wildlife Experiences really takes in all the amazing things to see and do in the UK, in all seasons - because winter, of course, can be just as good as...
Go on a journey with Robert O’Byrne as he brings fascinating Irish ruins to life. Fantastical, often whimsical, and frequently quirky, these atmospheric ruins are beautifully photographed and paired with fascinating text by Robert O’Byrne. Born out of Robert’s hugely popular blog, The Irish...
