Reed New Holland (2025)

18/11/2025

Because many spectacular snake species have never been studied ecologically in the field, we have no idea why some species – such as the African Bush Viper (Atheris squamigera) – occur in several vivid colour morphs - from Rick Shine's new book, SCIENCE IN THE SNAKEPIT.

Rick Shine is one of the most eminent of those researchers, and SCIENCE IN THE SNAKEPIT describes the adventures and misadventures of those who have investigated the ecology and biology of these fantastic beasts — and sometimes, have paid with their lives.

The richly illustrated pages chronicle the revolution in our understanding of snakes, the new methods that have arisen to enable those breakthroughs, and the serendipitous and often chaotic processes by which human beings accumulate insights into other forms of life.

13/11/2025

Leptotes tenuis, South-eastern Brazil from David P. Banks’ landmark publication, ORCHID SPECIES OF THE WORLD.

“It has fleshy and terete 70mm-long leaves with a single groove. The pale greenish-yellow 15mm blooms have a broad and flared purple and white labellum, with a finely fimbriated edge. Blooms in spring. Intermediate to warm conditions.”

ORCHID SPECIES 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.

09/11/2025

A Great Grey Shrike, Lanius excubitor, impaling its prey – from the new edition of BIRDS: WHAT’S IN A NAME?

“‘Excubitor’ is the Latin word for ‘watchman’.
Like other members of the genus, this shrike uses exposed perches for hunting and will store food. If the bird recognises that its prey contains toxic chemicals, it will be left impaled for several days until the chemicals are degraded. Great Grey Shrikes are well aware that the skin of a toad is poisonous, and have been seen pulling the skin over the creature’s head and discarding it to avoid contamination.”

This entertaining and informative guide explains the meanings of bird names, many of which have fascinating origins and stories behind them. The universal system of ‘scientific’ names, based largely on Greek and Latin, is used in all good bird books and assists birdwatchers around the world in figuring out exactly what they are looking at. While some of the names are fairly self-explanatory – such as Troglodytes for wren, meaning ‘cave-dweller’ – others are more mysterious – Caprimulgus for nightjar, for example, meaning ‘goat-sucker’.

The updated and extended Second Edition covers hundreds of bird species from around the world. BIRDS: WHAT’S IN A NAME? includes explanations of hundreds of scientific names and common names, as well as delivering a wealth of other facts and trivia relating to art paper, the spine the species concerned. In short, it’s the most readable and entertaining book on the subject available anywhere.

28/10/2025

The healing and energy-balancing power of stones and crystals captures the imagination of people around the world.

This eye-catching fold-out sheet is the latest addition to Reed New Holland’s exciting and easy-to-use ID-card series. It depicts a selection of the most interesting gemstones, minerals and rocks from every continent.

It includes a selection of more than 200 stones from around the world, from well-known names such as ruby, sapphire, amethyst and rose quartz to more obscure ones such as morganite and aventurine.

25/10/2025

Icterus galbula, Baltimore Oriole from the new edition of Peter Barry’s BIRDS: WHAT’S IN A NAME?

“Icteros is the Greek word for ‘yellow’. Galbula was a Latin word used to describe a yellow bird, presumed to be the Golden Oriole, which is an Old World species. The word ‘oriole’ comes from the Latin word aureolus, meaning ‘golden’. The bird is the inspiration behind the Baltimore Orioles baseball team, and is also the state bird of Maryland. Because of their beauty, many people attract these birds to their gardens with special oriole feeders. The birds are particularly fond of fresh fruit and grape jelly. It is the female who builds the hanging nest.”

This entertaining and informative guide explains the meanings of bird names, many of which have fascinating origins and stories behind them.

The universal system of ‘scientific’ names, based largely on Greek and Latin, is used in all good bird books and assists birdwatchers around the world in figuring out exactly what they are looking at. While some of the names are fairly self-explanatory – such as Troglodytes for wren, meaning ‘cave-dweller’ – others are more mysterious – Caprimulgus for nightjar, for example, meaning ‘goat-sucker’.

The updated and extended Second Edition covers hundreds of bird species from around the world. BIRDS: WHAT’S IN A NAME? includes explanations of hundreds of scientific names and common names, as well as delivering a wealth of other facts and trivia relating to the species concerned. In short, it’s the most readable and entertaining book on the subject available anywhere.

21/10/2025

Seahorse species (Hippocampus species) from DELUXE 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.

In short, 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.

16/10/2025

Water Dragon (Intellagama lesueurii howittii). Male. Canberra, ACT – from the 7th edition of A COMPLETE GUIDE TO REPTILES OF AUSTRALIA.

This book has been fully revised and updated and features 1144 species of reptiles named in Australia. The text and maps have bene updated, and newly described species are included. Extra photos show most recognised subspecies and similar species; and, wherever possible, conservation status.

This field guide features diagnostic illustrations, classification notes, selected reading and a thorough index. The book is designed to be a comprehensive yet compact and portable tool for reptiles identification anywhere in Australia.

13/10/2025

Aerangis hariotiana, Comoro Islands, between Madagascar and Africa from Davd P. Banks new landmark publication, ORCHID SPECIES OF THE WORLD.

“An attractive plant with broad and glossy leaves, much like a Phalaenopsis, offsetting as it ages. Produces pendent inflorescences of up to 50 miniature crystalline orange 5mm blooms. Strictly a warm -growing species that will not tolerate prolonged cool temperatures. Until being reclassified in 2012, it was known as Chamaeangis hariotiana.”

ORCHID SPECIES 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 aiconic 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.

09/10/2025

Olive Sea Snake (Aipysurus laevis) at Ashmore Reef – from the latest edition of WHAT SNAKE IS THAT?

This book is an introduction to those fascinating and misunderstood reptiles – snakes. From northern hot-spots to the temperate areas of Tasmania, WHAT SNAKE IS THAT? Outlines more than 100 of the known Australian species, grouped according to their ecology or behavioural traits.

Reptile experts and authors Gerry Swan and Steve K Wilson have written an invaluable resource for the enthusiastic amateur or keen naturalist who needs a quick reference guide to snakes.

03/10/2025

A pair of ‘happy looking’ Long-tailed Broadbills, (Psarisomus dalhousiae) - from the new edition of BIRDS: WHAT’S IN A NAME.

“It is difficult to study the etymology of the Long-tailed Broadbill without being ‘wreathed in smiles’, for that is exactly the meaning of the genus name. Psao comes from the future tense of the Greek verb ‘to see’, and risor is the Latin word for ‘someone who mocks’. With its wide gape, the bird does seem to be laughingat the observer. The species name honours Christian Ramsay (1786–1839), the Countess of Dalhousie, who was a botanical collector of specimens from locations including Canada and India. These are lovely forest birds, easily seen at locations such as Doi Suthep or Doi Inthanon in Thailand.” - Peter Barry.

This entertaining and informative guide explains the meanings of bird names, many of which have fascinating origins and stories behind them.

The universal system of ‘scientific’ names, based largely on Greek and Latin, is used in all good bird books and assists birdwatchers around the world in figuring out exactly what they are looking at. While some of the names are fairly self-explanatory – such as Troglodytes for wren, meaning ‘cave-dweller’ – others are more mysterious – Caprimulgus for nightjar, for example, meaning ‘goat-sucker’.

Covering hundreds of bird species from around the world, Birds: What’s In A Name? includes explanations of hundreds of scientific names and common names, as well as delivering a wealth of other facts and trivia relating to the species concerned. In short, it’s the most readable and entertaining book on the subject available anywhere.

30/09/2025

Australian Crownose Rays – from REED CONCISE GUIDE: SEA FISHES OF AUSTRALIA.

“Look very similar to eagle rays, except they have an indentation in the middle of the head. These medium-sized rays have a long tail and a small tail barb. Generally observed in large schools that can number in the hundreds, swimming in mid-water or at the surface. They feed on invertebrates and fish they dig from the sand and are found in bays and estuaries and around reefs.”

One of the latest exciting additions to Reed New Holland’s growing series of concise field guides. The ultimate keep-in-your-pocket guide to the subject, it may be diminutive in size but it punches well above its weight in terms of usefulness, being packed with more than 200 images.

Isolated from other countries and surrounded by three oceans and a mix of tropical, temperate and subtropical waters, the seas around Australia are overloaded with fishes. More than 4,000 marine fish species are found around the nation, making it one of the richest areas in the world for these fascinating and complex creatures of the deep.

REED CONCISE GUIDE: SEA FISHES OF AUSTRALIA is a great introduction to the fish families and some of the fish species that can be seen around Australia. The book contains information about 121 fish families and 193 fish species, including where they are found, what they look like and how they behave. Filled with wonderful underwater photographs, the Concise Guide to Australian Sea Fishes is a compact and user-friendly guide to help you identify the fish you see around Australia, wherever you dive, snorkel or throw in a line.

26/09/2025

Jan’s Banded Snake (Simoselaps bertholdi) from A FIELD GUIDE TO FROGS AND REPTILES OF THE RED CENTRE.

This book is an essential guide to the herpetological fauna of this iconic area of Australia. Covering every species found in the region – more than 150 in total – the book is the ideal companion for anyone exploring this unique place.

The sample of reptiles and frogs that can be seen in the Red Centre is determined by the varied habitats and other factors. The country south of Uluru encompasses sandplains, spinifex grass beneath sparse shrubs and closed wattle scrubland. On the sandplain, the Desert Spadefoot – a burrowing frog – comes to the surface by night during summer thunderstorms, while the remarkable Thorny Devil will be active in daylight hours. As dusk approaches and the temperature cools the Night Skink will emerge from its burrow and the Desert Banded Snake appears from the sand to forage on the surface. On the hard ground at the periphery of the scrubland, the Western Netted Dragon may be seen basking on logs and rocks close to the ground.

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