The Nokomis Group

The Nokomis Group is owned and operated by Noleen Glavish and commenced trading in 1990 as a specialist publisher of high quality natural history books, portfolios, prints, gift cards and original artworks by Australian natural history artists.

In mid 2018, we expanded to include a NEW BOOKS division in addition to those published by the Nokomis Group.   This came about as Andrew and Belinda Isles who own Andrew Isles Natural History Books made a decision to retreat from stocking new books and are concentrating on Antiquarian and Second hand books.  This new division is primarily a mail order business selling natural history books and we ship worldwide.  Our stock holding is substantial and if you click on the New Books tab above, you will see that we are offering a comprehensive range of natural history new books which is predominantly Australian but covers all parts of the globe.

Natural history subjects include birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish, invertebrates, botany, gardening, ecology, insects, marine, biology, aviculture, entomology and conservation.   We are constantly adding new titles and will be happy to source any titles which may interest you if they are not already listed.

In October 2019, we have finally commenced our Bargain Books tab above.  You will be able to browse these very well priced books and order them by clicking on the Tab and browsing!  It has been a long time coming!

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Featured Products and New Releases

A Naturalist’s Guide to the Snakes of Australia

This easy-to-use identification guide to the 280 species of snake most commonly seen in Australia is perfect for resident and visitor alike. High quality photographs from Australia's top nature photographers... Read More

A History of South Australia

A History of South Australia investigates South Australia's history from before the arrival of the first European maritime explorers to the present day, and examines its distinctive origins as a... Read More

Borneo Spiders: A Photographic Field Guide

As a biodiversity hotspot in tropical Asia, Borneo is a must-visit destination of naturalists around the world. Borneo's rainforests offer more than just hornbills, orang-utans, proboscis monkeys and pygmy elephants;... Read More

A Field Guide to the Birds of Mongolia

A fully comprehensive field guide to the 521 officially recorded bird species of Mongolia. The species are clearly illustrated in over 154 plates, showing plumage variation between sexes, seasons and... Read More

Australian Native Bulbs (Including Bulbous, Cormous and Tuberous Plants)

Most people are unaware that Australia has any native bulbs; even experts can often only cite one or two species. Yet here 8 exciting species are showcased in detail, with... Read More

A Water Story: Learning from the Past, Planning for the Future

Freshwater scarcity is a critical challenge, with social, economic, political and environmental consequences. Water crises in Australia have already led to severe restrictions being applied in cities, drought ravaging farmlands,... Read More

Flora of the Sydney Region (Fifth Edition)

The fifth edition Flora of the Sydney Region is the definitive technical guide to the identification of wild plants in one of the world's botanical heartlands. The Flora covers an area of... Read More

Black Saturday: Not the End of the Story

The Victorian bushfires of February 2009 captured the attention of all Australians and made headlines around the world. One hundred and seventy-three people lost their lives, the greatest number from... Read More

The Pocket Book of Bird Anatomy: Shape, Form and Function in the Natural World

What is a bird?  Which anatomical traits are unique to birds and in what ways are birds diverse? Where do birds fit in the diversity of life on earth?   The... Read More

A Guide to Flowers & Plants of Tasmania (Fifth Edition)

Now in its fifth edition, the phenomenally successful A Guide to Flowers & Plants of Tasmania has been in print since 1981.  This beautifully illustrated guide has been extensively revised, with an... Read More

Birds and Climate Change: Impacts and Conservation Responses

From the red grouse to the Ethiopian bush-crow, bird populations around the world can provide us with vital insights into the effects of climate change on species and ecosystems. They... Read More

Honey and Pollen Flora of South-eastern Australia

Understanding the biology of flora and its value to honey bees is core knowledge for successful beekeeping. Bees feed on nectar and pollen. No food equals no bees! Beekeepers need... Read More