Reed New Holland (2025)

15/09/2025

Dominated by the city of Canberra, the Australian Capital Territory, or ACT, may be the smallest jurisdiction in Australia but it boasts an impressive array of frog and reptile species. This book is an essential guide to the herpetological fauna of this small but varied area, which includes habitats ranging from rainforests to deserts to alpine peaks.

Covering every species of frog, turtle, lizard and snake found in the region – more than 80 in total – the guide is the ideal companion for anyone exploring this area. Canberra is recognised for its thoughtful city planning which incorporates an abundance of tree cover and urban nature reserves. Consequently, reptiles are well known to many of its residents, with several species – including Eastern Bluetongue, Delicate Sunskink, and the infamous Eastern Brown Snake – being common inhabitants of urban gardens. Nearby reserves also feature iconic species such as Shingleback Lizard and Eastern Bearded Dragon. Less familiar species include the rare and threatened Canberra Grassland Earless Dragon and Northern Corroboree Frog. All are covered in this guide.

Following an Introduction giving an overview of the region, including its climate and key habitats, every frog and reptile species has a chapter with colour photos and a detailed written account covering ID, habitat, behaviour and status, while similar-looking species feature in ID keys for easy comparison.

12/09/2025

ORCHID SPCIES OF THE WORLD is an epic illustrated encyclopedia of global wild native orchids from the Old and New Worlds, including temperate and tropical areas and both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. This is the most complete, comprehensive and up-to-date illustrated guide ever published on these cosmopolitan, specialised and iconic flowering plants, and it is presented in a single colourful, authoritative and information-packed volume.

Never before has such a variety and quantity of terrestrial, lithophytic and epiphytic orchids been presented together. Introductory chapters cover the basics about orchids and their biology, naming and cultivation. This is followed by a summary of the characters defining the 343 different genera featured, with succinct and precise text about the 3,333 individually described and illustrated species entries. Details also include countries of origin, defining identification characters, cultivation tips and seasonal flowering times.

The most current botanical combinations have been included and applied on a case-by-case basis, keeping similar natural groups together, after the author has personally studied these orchids and reviewed the latest published taxonomic proposals and DNA-based scientific research, with more than 2,450 synonyms and alternate names included.

10/09/2025

Olives are now one of the most extensively cultivated fruit crops in the world. However, growers face challenges due to more than 100 different pests and diseases that infect olive trees, reducing yields and increasing production costs.

This book is a guide to identifying and treating the pests and diseases of olive trees. It is designed to assist olive growers, agronomists, students, research scientists, diagnostic laboratories and consultants to correctly identify issues that may harm olive trees and crops.

It covers insect pests, other pests, fungal diseases of leaves, fruit, trunk, roots and other areas, bacterial, viral and other diseases, and other disorders brought on by factors such as drought, floods, pollution, parasites and more.

In short, the book gives thorough coverage of every potential problem that might beset olive-tree growers anywhere in the world, and offers essential advice on how to resolve issues in an environmentally friendly way.

08/09/2025

This photo of a Lion (Panthera leo) is one of 100 stunning images in the Reed New Holland Deluxe series title, WILDLIFE.

This book celebrates the astonishing diversity of the world’s wildlife, from the equator to the poles, with a collection of stunning images covering more than one hundred remarkable species – from chameleons, cobras and flamingos to elephants, eagles and tigers.

Its 100 double-page photographs depict the likes of big cats, bears, elephants, rhinos, giraffes and large herbivores, not forgetting oceanic giants such as the great whales. It also covers a selection of the animals that are the biggest of their kind, such as the Giant Anteater from South America which carries its young slung over its back, the Red Kangaroo of Australia that can grow to 1.8 metres in height and hop at speeds of 70 kilometres per hour, and the Harpy Eagle that can pluck prey as large as a macaw, sloth or monkey from a forest tree in South America.

The book also focuses on some of the most unique and remarkable species on the planet. Many of these evolved in geographical isolation on islands such as Madagascar, New Guinea, the Galápagos Islands and New Zealand, to name just a few. Who could fail to be impressed by the endearing and unique Koala of Australia, or the lemurs that drifted off on the island of Madagascar to evolve independently of the other primate families, or the Kakapo – a huge flightless parrot from New Zealand.

02/09/2025

Female Black Falcon with Bluebonnet prey – from Peter Slater and Saly Elmer’s AUSTRALIAN FALCONS.

More than 50 years in the making, AUSTRALIAN FALCONS is a beautifully illustrated volume of personal observations, interesting encounters with raptors and details descriptions of behaviour that will inform and delight.

The late great Peter Slater needs no introduction as one of Australia’s finest natural history artists, photographers and authors over a period of decades, with the renowned THE SLATER FIELD GUIDE TO AUSTRALIAN BIRDS among his many works.

For this book Peter teams up with the equally talented Sally Elmer to produce the ultimate volume on this family of scythe0winged birds of prey, including the Peregrine Falcon, which has been recorded reaching speeds of more than 300 kilometres per hour.

25/08/2025

A Coconut Octopus (Amphinoctopus marginatus), endemic to the Indo-Pacific and from the Reed New Holland Deluxe series title, OCEANS.

With stunning close-up images of more than one hundred of the world’s most mind-blowing oceanic species – from corals, seahorses and sea anemones to sharks, whales and turtles – this beautifully illustrated book depicts a remarkable underwater world that is hidden from the gaze of most humans.

OCEANS is a glorious memento of a fascinating subject. It is a luxurious book that celebrates many astonishing species from around the world and reminds us why we need to protect marine ecosystems more than ever before, making it ideal for nature lovers, as a gift, or as an interior-design feature in any home.

23/08/2025

Argyle Pinks – from GEMSTONES & MINERALS OF AUSTRALIA

“Diamonds occur in a wide range of colours— from colourless to grey, yellow, brown, orange, green, blue, pink, red and intermediate colours. These colours are caused by chemical impurities like nitrogen, boron and hydrogen, and/or crystal growth defects. The most valuable diamonds are those with no colour at all or those with an attractive, distinct colour, which are called ‘fancies’. Argyle diamonds are predominantly shades of yellow and brown. In contrast, Ellendale yields fancy yellow stones.”

Australia’s gemstones and minerals are a treasure chest of world renown. This guide GEMSTONES AND MINERALS OF AUSTRALIA describes Australia’s common minerals and gems as well as some rarities. It will assist collectors to identify a wide range of specimens. The book features over 300 colour photographs to accompany the gem and mineral entries.

20/08/2025

Spiral Sun Orchid (Thelymitra matthewsii) - from REED CONCISE GUIDE: ORCHIDS OF AUSTRALIA.

“Uncommon sun orchid with a spirally twisted leaf and relatively small, short-lasting, upward-facing, dark purple flowers with darker veins and yellow ear-like column lobes. The flowers open more widely on hot sunny days. Flowers best after fire and much easier to see on burnt ground”

RANGE/HABITAT: Vic, SA; also NZ. Coast, adjacent hills. Heath, heathy forest.

This ultimate keep-in-your-pocket guide to Australian orchids is one of the latest exciting addition to Reed New Holland’s growing series of concise field guides. It may be diminutive in size but it punches well above its weight in terms of usefulness, being packed with more than 350 images.

Following an introduction that gives an overview of the subject, the bulk of the book features 195 species accounts of Australian native orchids, including both epiphytes and terrestrial species.

Many have evocative names, such as King-in-his-carriage and Spotted Sun Orchid, to match their spectacular blooms. All the most common and widespread species are included, while care has been taken to include representatives from all genera and families present in Australia. The coverage also extends to a range of rarer species.

For each species there is at least one photograph showing the orchid and a brief written account listing key ID features for leaves and flowers, size, habit, habitat, range and flowering period. The easy-to-use layouts and small size make the book ideal for taking on days out or walks in the bush

18/08/2025

A Sky Blue Clearwing – from BUDGERIGARS: THE COLOUR REVOLUTION by Don Burke.

“There are three variations of the basic Budge colour. Sky Blue, Cobalt and Mauve. All blue colours in Budgies are optical illusions caused by the scattering of light.”

Recent advances in genetic science, outlined in straightforward terms in BUDGERIGARS: THE COLOUR REVOLUTION, will make breeding these jewels much easier for everyone. Because the heredity of Budgies in now so well understood, breeding them is a great entry point for those who wish to understand this important science, while the book also covers every other important aspect of keeping Budgies, from how to feed them and care for them to cage and aviary design.

16/08/2025

Jaguar (Panthera onca) from the Reed New Holland Deluxe series titles, WILDLIFE.

This book celebrates the astonishing diversity of the world’s wildlife, from the equator to the poles, with a collection of stunning images covering more than one hundred remarkable species – from chameleons, cobras and flamingos to elephants, eagles and tigers.

Its 100 double-page photographs depict the likes of big cats, bears, elephants, rhinos, giraffes and large herbivores, not forgetting oceanic giants such as the great whales. It also covers a selection of the animals that are the biggest of their kind, such as the Giant Anteater from South America which carries its young slung over its back, the Red Kangaroo of Australia that can grow to 1.8 metres in height and hop at speeds of 70 kilometres per hour, and the Harpy Eagle that can pluck prey as large as a macaw, sloth or monkey from a forest tree in South America.

The book also focuses on some of the most unique and remarkable species on the planet. Many of these evolved in geographical isolation on islands such as Madagascar, New Guinea, the Galápagos Islands and New Zealand, to name just a few. Who could fail to be impressed by the endearing and unique Koala of Australia, or the lemurs that drifted off on the island of Madagascar to evolve independently of the other primate families, or the Kakapo – a huge flightless parrot from New Zealand.

14/08/2025

Golden CLuster Everlasting (Rhodanthe humboldtiana) from A GUIDE TO INLAND PLANTS OF AUSTRALIA by Philip Moore.

“This is a plant with an identity crisis. At various times it has been assigned to no less than 7 genera, a situation which highlights the difficulty as well as the confusion surrounding classification of the daisy family. It was included until recently in Helipterum which does not occur in Australia. The plant grown in sandy and loamy soils in open woodland and shrubland.”

This book is the ideal companion for inland travellers who are curious about the many and varied plants they encounter. A handy reference for both amateur and professional botanists, this book features more than 900 inland plants. Each entry comprises a detailed description, at last one colour photograph and a distribution map, all designed to help you to identify the plants you see.

Armed with this book, your experience and understanding of the landscape will deepen. Even armchair travellers will find this guide a fascinating read.

12/08/2025

This easy-to-use fold-out chart depicts some of the seabird species most commonly encountered around Australia’s coasts. Each has at least one photo and some facts about the bird, including its length, from the top of its bill to the tip of its tail. At the end of each account are details of the bird’s habits and where it might be seen.

The guide includes inshore species found close to land and pelagic species which tend to occur further out in the ocean except when breeding or when blown by strong winds.

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