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What connects Siberian shamans, Amazonian healers, medieval monks and Silicon Valley biohackers? Why have humans across every culture sought out plants that alter perception, mood and consciousness? And how did humble species like the betel leaf or kanna come to shape entire rituals, economies and b...

A reprint under a new ISBN, A essential to those that want to know more about the species. Given that they are found in a huge range of habitats, from the porch light to the forests, pastures and high country, it is easy to stumble across New Zealand's moths and butterflies. That study is still a 'w...

This handy reference guide is a compact yet comprehensive guide to identifying and learning about New Zealand's ferns. Ferns occur in great abundance in New Zealand - there are nearly 200 native species alone occurring everywhere from the coast through to the country's alpine regions. Then there are...

Author(s): Cor J. Vink; Bryce McQuillan (Photographer)Spiders are found everywhere in New Zealand, from bathroom to bush, beach and beyond, and although many people find them distasteful, they are valuable predators of pests and fascinating components of any ecosystem. This new guide introduces over...

A classic revised: the new edition of this monumental and much-loved book features its biggest update ever. A wonderful celebration of New Zealand's extraordinary and diverse birdlife.A classic revised: the new edition of this monumental and much-loved book features its biggest update ever. A wonder...

A complete beekeeping and bee conservation handbook, from beginner to expert, from the creators of the revolutionary Flow Hive - over 130,000 hives sold worldwide!Transform your backyard into a thriving bee paradise with this comprehensive beekeeping guide from Stuart and Cedar Anderson, the father-...

The essential field guide to the wildlife of New Zealand. New Zealand is home to an amazing and distinctive flora and fauna, most of it found only in this country. This fully revised field guide covers most of the birds, mammals and reptiles that you are likely to see, as well as a good selection of...

This beautiful and inspiring book tells the stories of 80 birds around the world: from the Sociable Weaver Bird in Namibia which constructs huge, multi-nest 'apartment blocks' in the desert, to the Bar-headed Goose of China, one of the highest-flying migrants which crosses the Himalayas twice a year...

A handy, pocket-sized guide to the identification of New Zealand's land birds.Condensed from Andrew Crowe's popular Which New Zealand Bird?, this mini guide has been designed to fit into a pocket, day pack or bag. Full of essential information for quick and accurate identification of land birds, thi...

New Zealand has un unparalleled selection of superb day walks, ranging from the easiest short strolls to more strenuous full-day tramps. These encompass all of New Zealand's landscape diversity, from, Cape Reinga to Stewart Island. Day Walks in New Zealand is a guide to the best of them, with short...

An illustrated journey through Earth's most amazing habitats, from forests and ocean to deserts and the frozen PolesTake a tour through Earth's most amazing habitats and discover the astonishing variety of life on our planetIllustrated in incredible detail, explores Earth's major ecosystems and the...

As a nature artist, Niels Meyer-Westfeld has drawn horns, hooves, skin, scales, and fur, but nothing is as versatile as feathers. In this book he explores the feathers of Aotearoa's native birds, from the long wing feathers of an albatross that enable it to soar endlessly over the oceans, to the tin...

A book about birds for New Zealand children by award-winning natural history author/photographer duo Darryl and Gillian Torckler.

The complete introduction to finding, identifying and using mushrooms and other fungi in New Zealand Enter and explore the fascinating world of fungi. In this practical and up-to-date guide, forager and fungus enthusiast Liv Sisson shares her top tips and takes the reader on a journey to discover th...

Meet some of our most curious critters, from the popular Radio New Zealand podcast with Nicola Toki and Jesse Mulligan. Slimy, stinky, creepy, crawly and gross. but also a little bit cute! Discover New Zealand's most curious creatures - from Smeagol the gravel maggot, to the walking worm and the dro...

‘A fascinating up-close view of the stages of a honeybee’s life… The drama and suspense are positively riveting‘ New York TimesTake to the sky with Apis, a busy honeybee, as she embarks on her journey through life!Follow the extraordinary life cycle of a worker honeybee as she stores honey...

A richly illustrated account of the life and work of one of New Zealand’s most iconic artists.Painter, printmaker, teacher, writer and ornithologist, Don Binney (1940 –2012) was a mercurial presence on the New Zealand cultural scene from the time of his meteoric rise to fame in the early 1960s...

Inspired by a personal obsession with this singular exotic fruit, is a sweeping, global tale about the dance between people and plants - how we need each other, how we change each other, and the surprising ways certain species make their way into our imaginations, our stomachs, and our hearts.The fe...

Why isn't Aotearoa famous for its insects? We have weta that can survive being frozen, weevils with 'snouts' almost as long as their bodies, and the world's only alpine cicadas. There is mounting evidence that insect numbers are plummeting all over the world. But the insect apocalypse isn't just a f...

A portable guide to the identification of New Zealand's native and introduced spiders A portable guide to the identification of New Zealand's native and introduced spiders. This Mini Guide has been designed to fit into a pocket, day pack or bag. Full of essential information for quick and accurate i...

Wilding: How to Bring Wildlife Back - An Illustrated Guide is a stunningly beautiful gift book written by Isabella Tree which tells the story of the Knepp Estate in West Sussex. It is illustrated in full colour with lino prints and watercolours by Angela Harding (A Year Unfolding) and photographs fr...

Bees need our help. Under threat from insecticides and habitat loss, they're in decline the world over. It's time to show some love to our favourite pollinators, whether by installing a hive in your garden or on your rooftop, or simply by adding more bee-friendly plants to your patch. is the bestsel...

Imagine you could hold a baby hare and bottle-feed it. Imagine that it lived under your roof and lolloped around your bedroom at night, drumming on the duvet cover when it wanted your attention. Imagine that, over two years later, it still ran in from the fields when you called it and snoozed in you...

Force of Nature Te Aumangea o te Turoa, written by David Young and Naomi Arnold, is the inspiring history of New Zealand's oldest independent conservation organisation. Forest & Bird. It has been at the forefront of environmental protection for over 100 years, and to mark their centenary in 2023 thi...