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"A beautiful illustrated book for every human being. Everyone is on their own journey, but the world can be hard to navigate - especially when we don't feel at home in our own skin. Ruby Jones offers little reminders to be kind to ourselves, to appreciate all...
"Many people wish their life was different. They wish they were not so sensitive or controlled by their emotions; they wish their relationships were more loving or that they were able to be more assertive; that they did not struggle with certain habits or...
"Bill Andersen was one of the most significant figures in New Zealand’s trade union movement in the later twentieth century. Cybele Locke’s biography recovers the relationships between communism and working class trade unionism during World War Two and the...
"A thought-provoking set of Māori, Pasifika, and tangata Tiriti writers combine in this celebration of some of the best writing from E-Tangata. Traverse a landscape of contemporary and historical issues through the lens of a mother's loss, a man's hard-won...
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Explore the hidden history of European men and women traditionally tattooed by Māori. In Pakeha Ta Moko, Trevor Bentley examines the extent and significance of Māori and Pakeha tattoo exchange both on ship and shore between the 1790s and 1840s. He uncovers the...
Collection of biographies which celebrates the lives of 50 famous New Zealanders. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.
"In 1951, an 18-year-old Kiwi lad named Tony Armit decided to build a 28-foot wooden yacht. Three years later, he christened her Marco Polo, then with a former school rugby mate, Brian 'Tig' Loe, set sail from Auckland on an epic voyage... and whatever...
The arts of Africa, Oceania and Native America famously inspired twentieth-century modernist artists such as Picasso, Matisse and Ernst. The politics of such stimulus, however, have long been highly contentious: was this a cross-cultural discovery to be...
"A handful of ex-whalers helped to complete a scrapbook-type collection of their stories, photos, and other interesting data. The contents of that scrapbook, along with some additional photographs, have now been compiled into Finding a Way to Live" --Back...
"NZ Surf: Windows is the fourth book in Warren Hawke’s NZ Surf series, [it] ... celebrates all aspects of our Kiwi surfing community. From our rich surfing history, longboarding, shortboarding, the elder states-people to the frothing grub. Warren's spectacular...
"An illuminating tour through the native sea creatures of Aotearoa, by the bestselling author of The Meaning of Trees Secrets of the Sea is a fascinating introduction to New Zealand’s fish and shellfish, weaving together history, biology and culture to reveal...
"The good thing about living in New Zealand in the 1930's to the 1960's was the relatively simple, safe, and reassuring attitudes of our people. We had no choice other than to be self-sufficient and creative because of our isolation, which continues to lead us...
"1920 New Zealanders were shocked by the news that the brilliant, well-connected mayor of genteel Whanganui had shot a young gay poet, D'Arcy Cresswell, who he thought was blackmailing him. They were then riveted by the trial that followed. Mackay was...
"White lies, hip replacements and ballet with a sawhorse. Parisian drycleaners and the brush of the grass in Central Park. In My American Chair, Elizabeth Smither leads us through serendipitous encounters, the uncanny in the ordinary, the intricacies of...
"A superb showcase of some of the best examples of contemporary fine art printmaking in Aotearoa New Zealand today."--
"An authoritative and above all useful cookbook from New Zealand’s favourite broadcaster, featuring 180 trusted (and tested) recipes hand-picked from the thousands of delicious recipes that have featured on RNZ shows such as Nine to Noon, Afternoons and...
"Explore the hidden history of European men and women traditionally tattooed by Maori. In Pakeha ta moko, Trevor Bentley examines the extent and significance of Maori and Pakeha tattoo exchange both on ship and shore between the 1790s and 1840s. He uncovers...
"The legendary Marathon des Sables (MdS) has been billed as the toughest footrace on earth , back in the early days, it deserved the title. The first edition was in 1986 when events this gruelling were few and far between. Despite its name, it’s not a marathon...
"Can you tell a Skink from a gecko? Is that a Kea or a Kaka? Can you spot the difference between a Northern Rata and a Pohutukawa? - This full colour guide is designed to help readers gain a basic understanding of the natural history of NZ. Written in simple...
A leading journalist's intense, riveting and personal investigation into the worlds and minds of cults At a new age festival in Byron Bay, journalist Anke Richter is finding her spiritual awakening when she meets a woman - a survivor of the Auckland cult...
In 1951, an 18-year-old Kiwi lad named Tony Armit decided to build a 28-foot wooden yacht. Three years later, he christened her Marco Polo, then with a former school rugby mate, Brian 'Tig' Loe, set sail from Auckland on an epic voyage... and whatever...
"A bilingual te reo/English cookbook from Naomi Toilalo. In 2017, Naomi was runner-up in TVNZ's Great Kiwi Bake Off. Baking should be a simple pleasure. In Whānaukai, celebrated baker Naomi Toilalo shares more than 70 of her tohutao reka - delicious recipes -...
"Unlike Kevin Ireland's earlier memoirs (one of which won a national book award), this is not so much a chronicle of lasting interests and memorable occurrences as a rummage through 30 episodes - one a day, for a month - at the back of his brain. A process he...
"Respectable families hold on to their myths, contain the violence, uphold the Establishment. There was always going to be a story. It couldn't be overlooked, and this one will set the skeletons rattling and the gin bottles clinking up and down the country....
"The shepherd has been a constant presence in folklore and religion, usually as a symbol of the struggle between the powerful and common people, or as a wise leader. References to the shepherd crop up in stories from around the world and throughout the ages....
"In [this book] seasoned executive coach Doris Sew Hoy shares her expertise, research, and original tools of the trade curated to help you unlock your personal and professional potential. This guidebook poses thought-provoking and incisive questions to ask...
A practical guide to a happier life from a New Zealand doctor, neuropsychologist and counsellor. Cracking the Happiness Code is written in easy-to-read, jargon-free language to teach you the ins and outs of how your mind works and to help you achieve the...
"A 'warts 'n all' memoir of a golden era in British merchant shipping, told from a lower-deck perspective with refreshing bluntness, humour and honesty. In the summer of 1964, 16-year-old Philip Saul fulfils his boyhood ambition of going to sea when he joins...
"From Vincents to Moto Guzzis and the legendary Britten to the BSA Goldstar 350, Kiwi Bikers captures the love affair New Zealanders have with motorcycles. From north to south and from veteran bikes to the latest high performers, this book showcases 85...
Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions; climate is the weather of a region averaged over a long period. In this info-packed addition to The NZ Series, Sandra Carrod explores the main elements of New Zealand's climate and weather in global,...
"Showcasing a stunning selection of award-winning architect-designed houses from recent years, 'Architecture at Home' explores a broad range of living environments in diverse locations. Permanent homes and occasional retreats, small houses on compact urban...
"Needs Adult Supervision is Emily Writes' take on growing up and feeling like a real adult. This book looks at the growing pains of kids and their parents and their attempts to navigate a world that's changing by the minute. Emily paints a vivid picture of all...
"Biting, pungent, salty and – yes – sweet, too, this is the true story of Albert Cho’s life in food and the paramount place of food in his life. Writer Albert Cho has lived through a lot already - from the bland suburban Kiwi racism and heady dairy lolly-bag...
"When 1994 Whitbread Race winner Ross Field refitted his 20yearold yacht aluminium yacht Rosemary for high latitude cruising, he applied Kiwi DIY, latest technology and 35 years of ocean racing experience. Rebecca Hayter followed his refit in detail. Then she...
"Russell Tregonning finished his fifty-year career in medicine as one of New Zealand's leading orthopaedic surgeons and as a Senior Clinical Lecturer at the Otago School of Medicine. This memoir takes the reader through his journey from medical student to...
"People Person is a debut collection by Joanna Cho. These adventurous, funny and dissonant poems are about the endless work of fitting in when the goalposts are constantly changing."--
i) Details of my book include its introduction, followed by the early history of the McLeod family, their emigration in 1889 and establishment on a Southland farm. Some early New Zealand history follows up to WW1, the NZ army volunteers, their recruitment,...
The New Zealand Resettlement Storybook is an introductory narrative to encourage relationship building between resettled people and New Zealand society. The stories in this book recall the lived experiences of individuals from a forced migrant background,...
"This book reveals lived experiences of forced migration and the resettlement journey to this country, using indigenous knowledge and shared leadership tools ..."--Introduction.
"This book is about the information that is needed to catch fish but more importantly it is about adopting the right mind set to help us be more successful fly fishers. There are many factors to be considered when trying to catch trout on a fly, weather, state...
"Houseplants have never been hotter. They have the power to instantly turn a house into a home and to create a feeling of peace and calm, transforming both your physical space and your headspace. Bringing nature inside is a simple way to maintain a connection...
Russell Tregonning finished his fifty-year career in medicine as one of New Zealand's leading orthopaedic surgeons and as a Senior Clinical Lecturer at the Otago School of Medicine. This memoir takes the reader through his journey from medical student to...
'Barry was never a father to me, but he did become a friend.'--Martin Crump Barry Crump was a titan of New Zealand writing, his semi-autobiographical novels about life as a rugged outdoorsman selling millions of copies. In his time, he was held up as the...
"That old childhood saying 'pick what you want from the tree of life' simply not working anymore? Becoming a foreigner in Indonesia might be as good a stab at something new and rewarding, as anything..."Armed with a teaching contract, some poems, and a...
"Retrospective of the significant body of work that Ducklingmonster has produced over 20+ years of involvement in underground music in Aotearoa, compiles posters, zines, album artwork and various other pieces of ephemera to provide a comprehensive visual...
"The Two Raw Sisters - Margo and Rosa Flanagan - are back with a stunning collection of plant-based recipes that are inspiring and easy to make, whether you are entertaining a crowd or cooking for one. Simple Fancy puts fruits and vegetables first, with more...
There's nothing Cherie Metcalfe likes more than bringing people together with good food. The trained chef and creator of Pepper & Me products believes that sharing food with those you love is one of the easiest shortcuts to happiness. With more than 70...
"In Murdering Middle Age, former Football Ferns Dr Michele Cox and Maia Jackman tackle midlife issues head on. Just when you're supposed to have it all together, the many concerns of middle age rudely intrude - menopausal transition, changing circumstances...
"After a childhood filled with neglect Ruby yearned for another path. Determined not to let her upbringing limit her, she survived abuse, drugs and tragedy to become one of the most successful women's rugby players in the world. The explosion of women's rugby...
All social work students face decisions about where they will undertake the minimum 120 days of field placement required during their study, as well as which field of practice to work in upon graduation.
"The retro caravan craze continues at an ever-increasing rate with more wonderful restorations hitting the road every year and younger families now joining the movement. Caravans from the 1920s to the 1980s are being restored and used to recapture the long...
Created in lockdown and printed locally in Auckland, A Good Wee Cookbook is a smaller, more homely collection of Sam's work; tried and true basics, familiar, 'hello, old friend' moments. A sort of nostalgic, school fundraisery-type of book, littered with...
Tiakina Te Pā Harakeke: Ancestral Knowledge and Tamariki Wellbeing discusses the values and successful practices of Māori childrearing that have been maintained and encouraged within many whānau, hapū and iwi for generations. This book is a collaboration of...
RENOIR'S BICYCLE confirms Michael Harlow's reputation as a playful and profound poet/storyteller. His profession as a Jungian analyst, his sideline as a librettist and musician, his Greek background, and his consummate mastery of this particular art form are...
"Roderick Finlayson (1904–1992), storyteller and prophet, was one of the pioneering New Zealand writers who emerged in the 1930s. Vincent O’Sullivan once described him as ‘our first writer to move with any ease or authenticity among the most vital traditions...
"Al Brown can be counted on to find and share great New Zealand cuisine. In Go Fish Al combines his two great passions — cooking and fishing — and brings us more than 100 exceptional fish and shellfish recipes. Covering crustaceans, shellfish and fin fish of...
"Tate Fountain's Short Films is a lush bouquet of poems. This stunning debut reads at times like a film script, a letter to a lover, or a series of richly pigmented vignettes. Desire blooms alongside a tender love of film, art, and literature. In this playful,...
"Thoughtfully designed holiday homes in a variety of beautiful locations around New Zealand, from coast to bush to mountain top - with fabulous images taken by top photographers. The text examines how the designers responded to the needs of their clients and...
"Here you get 100 wholefood recipes including three weeks' worth of main meals alone to fill the 'what is for dinner question' and how to turn these easily into baby food. A third of these main meals are nutritiously balanced plant based options so you can...
A collection of recipes from Sam's column in the Sunday Star Times. Recipes are written to feed between 4 and 6 people.
"This is a story about bravery, determination, acceptance and the importance of a positive attitude, told by a guy with a wicked sense of humour. Grant shares all aspects of his disability experience in detail, trusting that this can be helpful for others who...
"Less than a thousand years of human occupation have massively altered Aotearoa. In this fascinating work, cultural historian Richard Wolfe explores how and why settlers have impacted on nature and what this means for our future. Footprints on the Land is a...
"The Nourished Bump not only covers key nutrition and wellbeing areas for a healthy pregnancy, but also opens important topics typically not discussed from fertility, miscarriages to mental wellbeing. In addition, you will read stories from many family units...
"Why is art important and what impact does it have on society? Wild Kinship: The Makers takes us on a journey to find out just that. A collection of over twenty-five chapters The Makers speaks with artists from all walks of life to discover the impact that...
"A timely book about the story of the Pakeha's past, present, and what lies ahead. After more than 200 years of co-existence under the umbrella of a unique treaty, you might think things would be better than ever. In this brilliantly written book, John Bluck...
"There is a man in your future who is going to love you like nobody's business ... and that man is you! Quirky, kitsch and delightfully camp, Kita Mean - Nick Nash by day - inspires fans around the world to live life as their authentic selves, inside and out....
"To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Milford Track's first Freedom Walkers, members of the Otago Tramping and Mountaineering Club revisited their battleground. Fiordland National Park was established by the 1952 National Parks Act. In 1957 the hut and...
"Against a backdrop of many times and landscapes, the poems in Tigers at Awhitu , the first, luminous book by Sarah Broom, chart the drifts and tides of intimate relationships, the physical extremes of illness, the complexities of motherhood. Here a refugee...
Kapka Kassabova quickly attracted attention with her first collection All Roads Lead to the Sea (AUP, 1997), which won the NZSA Award for the Best First Book of Poetry, and her subsequent book, Dismemberment (AUP, 1998). With both these books out of print,...
In Science on Ice, award-winning science broadcaster and writer Veronika Meduna follows deep-south scientists who huddle in tents and dive under ice to study ancient mud, fat fish, migrating penguins and fossilised forests. Meduna presents us with a...
"The human brain is arguably the most complex organ in the universe. Modern computers might be faster, and whales might have larger brains, but neither can match the sheer intellect or capacity for creativity that we humans enjoy. In this book Michael...
"A love of nature and a need to celebrate what each season offers is at the heart of Kate Williams' talent and passion for creativity and styling, while her popular floral workshops and garden tours at their rural Canterbury property are sell-out events. In...
"A Naturalist's Guide to the Reptiles & Amphibians of New Zealand is an introductory photographic identification guide to all 141 reptile and amphibian species of New Zealand. High-quality photographs from the author and the country's top nature photographers...
"The current global picture of children's health is a frightening one. Across both developed and underdeveloped countries childhood obesity continues to soar, along with the beginning signs for type two diabetes and heart disease. It starts at the beginning....
"Motherhood is a profoundly transformative season of life. To help us make sense of this time, food and nutrition expert Vanessa A. Clarkson will take us on a journey from our deepest pasts, through pregnancy and beyond, exploring how our foodways permeate and...
"When he graduated with a First Class Honours degree and Doctorate in Law from the Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand, it took only a short time in practice as a barrister to convince Rob Moodie that legal practice was not for him. Then, after many...
Part of the new Te Papa Te Taiao Nature Series, this accessible, handsomely illustrated guide to Aotearoa New Zealand's native bird species has wide appeal. Native Birds of Aotearoa describes sixty of our most interesting species - forest, garden, wetland,...
"Double Take is the latest book from preeminent New Zealand landscape photographer Craig Potton. Ever since he started taking photographs he has often been inspired to take two images of the same scene, which with only a slight shift in the camera end up being...
"A wild and raw tale of Willy's life - from his early career in stand-up comedy, to his successful and seminal TV show, to his work on the radio - but then beyond, to a world of alcoholism, chronic drug addiction, long standing bouts of depression and a major...
"Dish: Summer is the second book from Sarah Tuck & Claire Aldous, the team at Dish Magazine. It brings more simple and elegant design, stunning full-colour photography paired with delicious fast summer meals. There are recipes perfect to be quickly prepared...
"Be Good to your health and our planet! Looking for some plant-based inspiration that is both flavoursome and nutritionally balanced? Then this is the book for you! Buffy Ellen Gill is a qualified nutritionist, naturopath and medical herbalist who offers...
"In Rogelio Guedea's bold new poetry collection, O me voy o te vas / One of us must go (with English translations by Roger Hickin), love is a powerful magnet that attracts and repels in equal measure. In language both lyrical and spare, Guedea examines what it...
"A mutual bond of rivalry and respect has existed between the rugby-loving Wales and New Zealand since their first match in 1905. This book documents all the matches played, but also takes an unorthodox, stimulating look at off-field obligations and functions,...
"Brilliant, hardworking and creative, women architects have made many significant contributions to the built environment, creativity and community of Aotearoa New Zealand. This groundbreaking book spans over a century, telling the story of women making space...
"The interiors photographer Jane Ussher knows a great room when she sees one. Over the years she has shot interiors ranging from Shackleton's Antarctic huts to highly specified mansions. In this superb book she focuses her camera on a range of rooms that she...
''From his position as the Party's most outspoken president, Jim Anderton became a backbencher in David Lange's Labour Government when it was elected in 1984. He was soon leading the fight against Finance Minister Roger Douglas's top-down free market...
"Star of stand-up, winner of Celebrity Treasure Island and lockdown Instagram sensation, Chris Parker shares a series of short stories, essays and musings. Chris has made a name for himself as an outspoken, witty and charming personality who is consistently...
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In this sing-a-long, brush-a-long book, you'll learn about losing your teeth, why you need to look after them - and what happens if you don't!
"Have you found yourself confronted by conspiracy theories? Are you increasingly debating points of reality with friends and family? Has the arrival of Covid-19 awakened a sleeping giant of conspiracy, extremism and alternative Truth? Drawing on nearly two...
"Auckland chef Simon Gault opened his first restaurant aged 22, piling up awards and accolades at Bell House, Gault's on Quay, Euro, Giraffe and more. The former MasterChef New Zealand judge is a successful businessman with his name on stocks, seasonings,...
"In 1966, international con-man Robert Gardner brought a highly skilled crew of grifters to New Zealand to pull off one of the biggest swindles in the country's history. This was executed with professional precision, until two young office girls played...
"From 1859, families who sailed from Ireland and England, selected land at Mangapai when they arrived in Auckland to take up the offer of the Provincial Govenrment's 40-acre scheme. Later arrivals came after prospecting for gold in the South Island and Thames....
"Nicola Galloway is one of New Zealand's most respected food writers and photographers, well known for her syndicated columns and award-winning website 'Homegrown Kitchen', as well as her book of the same name. She has also built a large following for her...
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