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.

We have now expanded to include a NEW BOOKS division in addition to those published by the Nokomis Group.   This has come about as Andrew and Belinda Isles who own Andrew Isles Natural History Books have 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 Antarctica, America, Britain, Africa, Europe and Asia.  

Many of the books listed on the website are ex Andrew Isles stock and subjects covered are birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish, invertebrates, botany, gardening, ecology, insects, marine, biology, aviculture, entomology and conservation.   Over time we expect this mix to change slightly  and we would always be pleased to receive customer feedback from you as this new division of Nokomis settles down.

Featured Products and New Releases

Tadpoles and Frogs of Australia: Second Edition

The identification of the eggs and tadpoles of Australian frogs has been a study waiting to happen for a very long time. Marion Anstis began the process of addressing this... Read More

Name Those Grasses: Identifying Grasses, Sedges and Rushes

The Grasses constitute one of the largest families of flowering plants, with estimates of numbers suggesting more than 12,000 species. They can scarcely be challenged as the ‘most important plant... Read More

Pruning for Flowers and Fruit

The best groomed and most productive garden is easy when you know how your plants work and what to prune when. The best groomed and most productive garden is easy... Read More

Bird Brain: An Exploration of Avian Intelligence

An absorbing study of how birds think, revealing how science is exploding the myth of our feathered friends being 'bird brained', and how recent discoveries may call for us to... Read More

A Guide to Native Bees of Australia

Bees are often thought of as yellow and black striped insects that live in hives and produce honey. However, Australia’s abundant native bees are incredibly diverse in their appearance and... Read More

Night Parrot: Australia’s Most Elusive Bird

For well over a century, the Night Parrot lured its seekers into Australia's vast, arid outback. From the beginning it was a mysterious bird. Fewer than 30 specimens were collected... Read More

The Natural World of the Kimberley

The Kimberley region of Western Australia is one of the world's last great wilderness areas.  Covering more than 400,000 square kilometres, it is home to some of the country's most... Read More

Pests, Diseases, Ailments and Allies of Australian Native Plants

Amateur and professional gardeners, horticulturists, commercial nurseries and students will find this book invaluable. Pests, Diseases and Ailments of Australian Plants is an authoritative reference on pests, diseases and nutritional... Read More

Turning the Tide on Plastic: How Humanity (And You) Can Make Our Globe Clean Again

- Enough plastic is thrown away every year to circle the world 4 times - More than 8 million tonnes of plastic enter the oceans each year - 300 million... Read More

The Allure of Fungi

An interdisciplinary exploration of fungi, showcasing stunning photographs. Although relatively little known, fungi provide the links between the terrestrial organisms and ecosystems that underpin our functioning planet. The Allure of... Read More

Birds: Myth, Lore and Legend

Why are owls regarded either as wise or as harbingers of doom?  What gave rise to the fanciful belief that storks bring babies? Why is the eagle associated with victory... Read More

Good Soil: Manure, Compost and Nourishment for your Garden

Not a typical gardening book but it's a book that everyone interested in gardening needs! Manure might be dirty, disgusting and smelly, but it's the topic of the most exciting... Read More