How to Turn a Place Around is a user-friendly, common sense guide for everyone from community residents to mayors on how to create successful places. The ideas presented in this book reflect over 40 years of Project for Public Spaces experience helping people...

"The Ethics of Public Health Paternalism is about policies that try to stop people damaging their own health. From the point of view of public health advocates, if people did not smoke, or drank less alcohol, or kept off junk food and sugary liquids, they...

"Hens can be fun visitors, when they gossip and sunbathe and pop inside for a chat, but they can outstay their welcome and tackling them to send them home isn't easy. They aren't the only creatures in the pages of this book - there's Ursula the golden-eyed...

"The Wonder and Happiness of Being Old is a timeless introspection on age, love, passion, memories, regret and reconciliation, death, forgiveness, and underneath it all, the silent wisdom that derives from how differently we perceive our lives and struggles...

"Mandalas are intricate circular designs used around the world to invoke calm centeredness through reflection. In recent times, drawing, colouring, and painting mandalas have become popular ways to seek out this inner serenity. It is in this spirit that the...

"The anti-hustle guide to getting what you want - without burning out. If you ever feel like your ambition comes at the cost of feeling exhausted - that no matter how hard you work, or what you achieve, it's never quite enough - welcome to the ambition trap....

"A collection of 13 iconic builds from Christchurch pre-earthquake, displayed for the general public alongside a book called Ghosts On Every Corner. Ghosts On Every Corner is a solo exhibition by Ghostcat (Mike Beer) consisting of scratch-built models of...

"A Wisdom of Age was sparked by the many conversations Jacinta Parsons has had recently with older women right around the country about the experience of being a woman and ageing. Over the course of these encounters, it became clear to Jacinta that the...

"In his twenties, Dave Asprey battled debilitating brain fog and chronic fatigue syndrome. Frustrated by his broken brain, he embarked on a lifelong quest to upgrade his "MeatOS" - to fix his brain, biohack his biology to live past the age of 180, and push the...

"Picture a beautiful, green neighborhood where most of your needs could be met by walking, rolling, or accessing transit. There is a diversity of housing types with abundant affordable and middle-income options. Schools, services, and pedestrianized streets...

"Author has written this advensure-filled autobiography about growing up in England, building his own boats and sailing round the world several time" --Back cover.

Whaikorero: The World of Māori Oratory is the first introduction to this fundamental Māori art to be widely published. It is based on broad research as well as oral histories from 30 of the leading exponents of whaikorero, many of whom have subsequently died....

Whaikorero: The World of Māori Oratory is the first introduction to this fundamental Māori art to be widely published. It is based on broad research as well as oral histories from 30 of the leading exponents of whaikorero, many of whom have subsequently died....

"Te Awa Atua: Menstruation in the pre-colonial Maori World is a groundbreaking Kaupapa Maori work that reclaims ceremonies and rites of passage from traditional Maori society. The subject is contextualised within Maori metaphysics and philosophies and is...

"In Aging Well with Diabetes, Dr. Medha Munshi and Dr. Sheri Colberg provide practical advice to redefine living with diabetes in later life. As experts in geriatric care and diabetes management, they introduce a clear and accessible 10-step action plan to...

The debut collection of poetry from Matariki Bennett (Ngati Pikiao, Ngati Whakaue, Ngati Hinerangi) is a series of goodbyes and attempts to slow the shedding. It's a group of teenagers sparking up as they watch the great pacific garbage patch catapult into...

"'Beginners' Brazilian Portuguese' is for absolute beginners and those who've had some previous experience with the language and want to refresh their knowledge. Clear and simple explanations make the course appropriate and accessible to anyone learning...

"Love, travel, study, work, friendship--whatever your reason for wanting to learn, 'Beginners' Thai' will help you to: communicate naturally in everyday situations; build your confidence with easy-to-follow explanations and plenty of practice activities;...

The New Zealand Government imposed import restrictions and high tariffs on toys sourced from overseas in the 1940s. This resulted in a local toy making industry developing which made a wide variety of toys for New Zealand children. The book features the toys...

"A detailed guide to Samkhya Vedic philosophy and how to break free from the cycles of rebirth"--Publisher's description.

"Walk in the footsteps of the Medici, sip aperitivi, and discover the cultural heart of Italy: with Rick as your guide, Tuscany is yours to discover"--Publisher's description.

"Nature doesn't simply stop for 12 hours when the sun goes down. This popular science book explores the mysteries of the natural world that most of us never see. In Monterey, night-feeding dolphins chase nocturnal squid which have made a vertical migration to...

"Dr. Clara Doran's book highlights how daily habits—like sleep, nutrition, learning, and social connection—directly shape brain health, offering practical guidance for a better, brain-friendly life"--Publisher's description.

"In Cork Dork, Bianca Bosker trained her insatiable curiosity, journalist's knack for infiltrating exclusive circles and eye for unforgettable characters on the wine world as she trained to become a sommelier. Now she brings her whip-smart yet accessible...

"It can be challenging to be mindful without being trapped in your head. Overthinking comes in many forms-overanalysis, perfectionism, worry, rumination-and each of these can be harmful to your productivity and well-being at work. This book will teach you how...

"Celebrated yogi Reema Datta adapts her world-renowned 12-week course into a book format that combines the ancient practice of yoga with modern science. The result is a practical method for attaining emotional well-being, physical health, and spiritual...

"A guide to self-acceptance and empowerment for autistic adults. Through research, practical advice, and personal anecdotes, the book helps readers embrace their neurodivergence, navigate social challenges, and lead fulfilling, authentic lives"--Publisher's...

"After struggling to build its products on three continents, Apple was lured by China's seemingly inexhaustible supply of cheap labor. Soon it was sending thousands of engineers across the Pacific, training millions of workers, and spending hundreds of...

"Is a strategic and practical guide for anyone who leads, works in, or volunteers for a charity. Drawing on his charity marketing journey, Matt Romania presents a 10-part framework to help charities resonate with their communities, supporters, and donors,...

"Your complete one-volume guide to the year 2026. This fantastic and in-depth book includes month-by-month forecasts for every sign and all you need to know to find out what is in store for you in the year ahead. The only one-volume horoscope you'll ever need....

"Everything good, bad and downright mad that has shaped Vogue's life and career is laid bare in Big Mouth. So get ready for sharply observed, hilarious and very personal insights into divorce, anxiety, family life, and showbiz, alongside important life...

"A daughter of Korean immigrants, Hyeseung Song spends her earliest years in the cane fields of Texas where her loyalties are divided between a restless father in search of Big Money, and a beautiful yet domineering mother whose resentments about her own life...

"At 8:15 a.m. on August 6th, 1945, the Japanese port city of Hiroshima was struck by the world's first atomic bomb. Built in the US by the top-secret Manhattan Project and delivered by a B-29 Superfortress, a revolutionary long-range bomber, the weapon...

"Carpet specialist Dorothy Armstrong tells the stories surrounding twelve of the world's most fascinating carpets. Dorothy Armstrong's Threads of Empire is a spellbinding look at the history of the world through the stories of twelve carpets. Beautiful,...

"The world's bestselling Grand Prix handbook is back for the new season. This is the definitive guide to Formula 1 in 2025. A complete examination of all the teams racing this season, every driver and all the tracks featured in the packed Grand Prix calendar....

"In a world that often treats body and mind as separate, Body Mind Moves offers a refreshing and transformative approach to true wellness. Drawing on over 20 years of experience as a physiotherapist and martial artist, Julian Cloete guides readers on a journey...

"Ludovic-Mohamed Zahed is an Imam and Koranic scholar. He is also gay. In this memoir, he explains the journey he has taken to be both the founder of a mosque in Paris and to be openly gay, after a troubled childhood in Algeria in poverty and living with an...

"An exploration of pilgrimage, through 19 breath-taking sights across the globe. This year, as they have for millennia, people will set out on pilgrimages. From Mecca to the Outer Hebrides, each of these journeys will be filled with spiritual and personal...

"Britain's most prestigious literary magazine brings you the very best new fiction, memoir, reportage, poetry, photography and art from around the world. It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game. Any schoolchild can smell the rat in the...

"Learn to navigate relationships. Understand your relationships, break free from trauma and hold on to your worth. Written by psychotherapist, speaker and author Zoë Aston, Building Bonds explores the human experience through the lens of relationships with...

"Make the most of your trip to Corfu and the Ionian Islands with this Top 10 guide. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Corfu and the Ionian Islands have to offer and ensuring that you don't miss a thing. Best of all,...

"On December 10, 1887, a shark fishing boat disappeared. On board the doomed vessel were the Walkers—the ship's captain Frederick, his wife Elizabeth, their three teenage sons, and their dog—along with the ship's crew. The family had spotted a promising...

The 20th anniversary edition of the iconic book that takes parents into the mysterious world of boys, with new foreword, introduction and tribute to the author. How do you raise boys to men in a world where trouble beckons at every turn? How do you make sure...

"Rhonda Hāpi-Smith has walked among some of New Zealand's most dangerous criminals. As a female prison officer and member of the Riot Squad, she met and worked with thieves, addicts, gangsters, murderers and sex offenders for nearly twenty years in men's...

"The cross-stitch projects within this book are designed to adorn the house once stitched or to help celebrate those special moments in life. The essence of this book is to keep it simple, fun, and easy to stitch. With that in mind, most of the designs are...

Making a will is a vital and responsible task but is often put off because the process appears so complicated. The New Zealand Will Kit sets out to change that. It itemises in clear, easy language what the reader needs to know about preparing a list of assets,...

"Thirteenth-century Persian philosopher, mystic, scholar and founder of the order of the Whirling Dervishes, Rumi was also a poet of transcendental power. His inspirational verse speaks with the universal voice of the human soul and brims with exuberant energy...

"Virginia Hall was one of the greatest spies in American history, yet her story remains untold. Just as she did in Clementine, Sonia Purnell uncovers the captivating story of a powerful, influential, yet shockingly overlooked heroine of the Second World War....

"In Ballistic, Henry Abbott explores a groundbreaking shift in sports medicine focused on injury prevention through the science of movement. Highlighting the work of Dr. Marcus Elliott and the Peak Performance Project (P3), Abbott reveals how data,...

"Too many playwrights have forgotten how to write with a genuinely theatrical voice, or perhaps they never learned? Since the advent of naturalism in the late 19th century, the focus of playwriting has been on representing a realistic view of human life to the...

"This comprehensive, fact-based reference book presents a detailed historical timeline of vaccines and vaccine manufacturers, spanning over 1,500 years. Covering the development, invention, and global use of vaccines--from smallpox to HPV--it also traces the...

"The Spanish flu of 1918-1920 was one of the greatest human disasters of all time. It infected a third of the people on Earth--from the poorest immigrants of New York City to the king of Spain, Franz Kafka, Mahatma Gandhi and Woodrow Wilson. But despite a...

"A Hollywood icon and Asian superstar shares the inspiring story of her groundbreaking career. When Nancy Kwan burst onto the scene in the early 1960s, Asian characters in film were portrayed by white actors in makeup playing "yellowface," and those minor...

"From the Gilded Age to the first Red Scare of 1919-1920, the American anarchist movement clashed with some of the nation's most powerful institutions and individuals. Anarchists never comprised more than a small minority the labor movement. Their vision of a...

"The secret to your health, fitness and overall wellbeing lies in the most basic and overlooked aspect of your workout: how you breathe. Developing body strength while ignoring breathing strength is counterproductive. In The Oxygen Advantage, Patrick McKeown...

"When the Light Finds Us is a testament to the indomitable human spirit and the power of a mother's love. Judy Henderson was a single mother with a successful small business of her own when she was arrested then convicted of a crime she did not commit....

Cast to Last The Fun Ho Story Book. Complied by Warren Roberts, Carville Stewart & Scott Wilson & printed in 2025. Although well known & supported in New Zealand, Fun Ho is reasonably unknown & unappreciated in the rest of the world. Accepted as a durable but...

"The Motherload, offers a candid and sobering exploration of the journey women undergo as expectant mothers and wives. Hoover, who grew up imagining a life for herself, experienced a series of challenges when she became pregnant. She felt like an imposter,...

"The story of the Highland clans is a gripping one, full of celebrated names and heroic deeds. It is also, as Alistair Moffat reveals, the story of a fearless people, shaped by the unique traditions and landscape of the Scottish Highlands. Here, he traces the...

"When everyday life moved online during the Covid-19 lockdowns, music and art took on a renewed importance. For millions, dancehall, lovers rock, rap, grime and UK drill became the soundtrack to the times as geographic and sonic borders blurred and interwove....

"This concise history tells India's unfolding story, from the ancient Hindu dynasties to the coming of Islam, from the Mughal Empire to the present day, with a new preface and postscript"--Publisher's description.

"The book contains 52 patterns ranging from small to large projects, from accessories and home decor to sweaters and cardigans. ... In addition to knitting, there are also a few crochet projects"--Publisher's description.

"Acclaimed The Science of Discworld centred around an original Pratchett story about the wizards of Discworld. In it they accidentally witnessed the creation and evolution of our universe, a plot which was interleaved with a Cohen & Stewart non-fiction...

"Whether you're a budding artist or a drawing master, Creepy Cute Drawing Class makes drawing your favorite creatures of the night fun and easy"--Publisher's description.

"Cyrus Todiwala OBE, DL, is a maestro of Indian cuisine. A culinary genius whose name is synonymous with innovative dishes and mouth-watering flavours, Cyrus has transformed the landscape of Indian cooking in the UK and beyond. His latest culinary venture,...

"Gouache for Beginners is a fresh and inspiring guide to painting with this incredibly versatile medium"--Publisher's description.

""There is no good way to say this," Yiyun Li writes at the beginning of this book. "There is no good way to state these facts, which must be acknowledged. My husband and I had two children and lost them Vincent in 2017, at sixteen, James in 2024, at nineteen....

"The Bastard Instrument chronicles the history of the electric bass and the musicians who played it, from the instrument's invention through its widespread acceptance at the end of the 1960s. Although their contributions have often gone unsung, electric...

"Maybe This Will Save Me is structured through the cards of that tarot pull. The youngest of five children, she grappled with her own identity from an early age and spent her teenage years numbed by drugs and alcohol. At the same time, she harbored dreams of...

"This masterfully curated collection of authentic recipes will transport you straight to the heart of Japan. Experience the rich tapestry of flavors, textures, and techniques that define Japanese cuisine. This comprehensive culinary guide is an essential...

"Ever wondered how the wealthy seem to pay less tax than the average person? As the saying goes, there are only two things certain in life: death and taxes. While tax may be a boring subject, unfortunately it is something we all need to master. In this book,...

"A sweeping, dramatic history of capitalism as seen through the eyes of its fiercest critics. At a time when artificial intelligence, climate change, inequality, trade wars, and a right-wing populist backlash to globalization are raising fundamental questions...

"Do you know what career you're really meant to pursue? Can you identify the relationships you should really be investing in? Are you living your life to the fullest? In How do you choose?, world-renowned Human Design coach and educator Erin Claire Jones...

"An unflinching and explosive reckoning with one of the most fateful decisions in American political history: Joe Biden's run for reelection despite evidence of his serious decline -- amid desperate efforts to hide the extent of that deterioration. In Greek...

"Darkly humorous, relatable and unflinchingly honest, Is it My ADHD? gives irreverent insight into what life is truly like for those living with ADHD. Much like the 3-4% of the British population with ADHD, Grace always felt on the outskirts of 'normal' but...

"Discover the easy craft of needle felting and make kawaii-style gifts in this beginner's guide. With step-by-step instructions, readers will be able to make 20 cute lucky charms from around the world, from the Swedish Dala Horse to the Japanese Maneki-neko...

"In the more than 80 years since Māori Rafter & Tāniko Designs first saw the light of day, the book’s clear text and sumptuous colour patterns have served legions of readers and craftspeople. Now Oratia Books is bringing this classic work by W.J Phillipps...

"Life has never fit into tidy little boxes. Family and social needs don't stop between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., and work pressures bleed into the hours between 5:01 p.m. and 8:59 a.m. all the time. And since the pandemic, the lines have become even more...

"Perfect Victims is an urgent affirmation of the Palestinian condition of resistance and refusal, an ode to the steadfastness of a nation. Palestine is a microcosm of the world: on fire, stubborn, fragmented, dignified. While a "Settler colonial state"...

"Gidon Lev is eighty-eight years old. He's been a dance teacher and a farmer. He loves soccer, his kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids, his beloved wife of forty years, Susan, who died at age sixty-nine, and his unexpected late-in-life partner, Julie, who he...

"Learn how to create a sampler quilt with 30 flower and creatures-of-flight blocks, and how to size up the 3" and 5" blocks"--Publisher's description.

"The poems in Natalie Ann Holborow's Little Universe are an exploration of tumultuous human emotions and nature's ever-present rhythms. Lives bustle within a busy hospital's walls, humming against the Gower landscape that stretches beyond its windows. The tiny...