How, why and where do plant invasions occur? By analysing biological and ecological principles of invasive species, the authors of this book provide clues to answer these pivotal questions. The book is set up as teaching text for advanced undergraduate students and as such it is well structured and well illustrated with comprehensible figures and tables based on a myriad of examples from the literature. Although the authors sometimes refer to earlier sections, each chapter reads as stand-alone text. The reader is encouraged to choose an invasive plant species as case study. Each chapter ends with questions that guide the reader to analyse the species of choice against the newly acquired knowledge presented in that chapter. This is an interesting approach that sparks interaction and independent reflection by the reader. The book conveniently concludes with a synthesis and a glossary of essential biological and ecological terms. Take-home messages are that successful invasions are rare events and it is impossible to accurately predict which species will become invasive based on species’ traits alone. On the other hand, environments with a high invasion risk can be determined. Such habitats are characterized by high disturbance and resource availability and low species richness, precisely the most important features of agricultural landscapes. I wholeheartedly recommend this book to students in plant biology and ecology in general and weed science in particular. It is also a useful resource for professionals working on invasive plants as it provides information on key principles explaining successful invasions, in a comprehensive and yet concise and attractive manner.