"From the beloved author of How to Catch a Mole and Seed to Dust comes a highly original memoir of childhood, old age, and the restorative power of the garden. In this restorative little book, best enjoyed in a single sitting under a tree, an adventurous young...

This book has evolved from a collection of our family recipes to an exploration of how far into self-sufficiency we can take our food and homecare. In a time where we have all kinds of modern conveniences and information, there are skills and knowledge that...

Two artist friends, the painter Neil Frazer and photographer Craig Potton, have spent many decades exploring and creating images of New Zealand's remote and rugged coastlines. In All at Sea they combine both their paintings and photographs to present haunting...

For over 2,000 years, the location of the Stone Tower, mid-point of the ancient Silk Road, has remained a mystery. This book traces the search for its true site, arguing for its identification as Sulaiman-Too mountain in Kyrgyzstan, and explores its...

For Charlotte Coote, the interiors that have stayed with her are those that feel confident and unashamed. Charlotte's bold and contemporary interiors embrace beauty and authenticity and transcend modern trends. The Flower Room offers an abundance of...

Olveston is one of New Zealand's most remarkable and beautiful heritage homes. Built in 1907 by David Theomin, a wealthy merchant and one of Dunedin's accomplished Jewish businessmen of that era, its opulence reflects the economic power that was concentrated...

In many New Zealand towns and cities the hospital is one of the largest buildings, with a history of community aspiration behind it. This history of their architecture starts with the tiny hospitals that served the early colony and tracks their evolution...

Wise, candid, brave and moving, this superbly written memoir by a New Zealand GP is reminiscent of the warm wisdom and humanity of the American physician and writer Atul Gawande. Over her long career Dr Lucy O'Hagan has developed deep insights into the...

Since 1980, the peoples of Aotearoa New Zealand have fundamentally changed through new policies and new patterns of migration - from a largely Pakeha population with 10 per cent Maori in 1980 to today's megadiversity, with new residents from Asia, the Pacific...

Intrepid hunter and adventurer Peter Ryan takes you around the world in a collection of lavishly illustrated essays on hunting and the natural world from a master of outdoor literature. Explore the lives of the great hunters of the past - from the primeval...

Yesterday When I Was Young

Gold Under the Manuka

Hand Dyed Designs is your ultimate guide to the art of natural dyeing, offering a sustainable approach to creating stunning, one-of-a-kind textiles, including 18 projects. Author and maker Katie Ellen Wilkins of Studio Tinta has ideas for curious beginners...

"Whether the plight of refugees or the recent pandemic, the climate crisis or systemic racism, so much turns on the care and concern we can muster for lives and circumstances beyond our own. And yet, the deep divides of national life in the United States have...

Unforgettable gardens explores the history of British garden design through some of the most beautiful, intriguing, unusual and important gardens, parks and landscapes in the UK, with stunning photography accompanied by insightful profiles from leading garden...

Rescuing Science: Restoring Trust in an Age of Doubt is the product of Paul M. Sutter’s long career in the scientific community, both inside and outside academia. Interweaving his own experiences as an astrophysicist with broader trends observed by himself and...

What do we mean when we say 'relationship'? How do we separate our needs and desires from norms and expectations? How can we approach our relationships with mutuality, care and compassion? This down-to-earth guide is the ultimate companion for anybody who...

"A searching, uplifting memoir by the celebrated, groundbreaking climber: a journey of overcoming where the mountain's highest peaks can only be reached by traversing the dark crevasses of the soul"--

From the best-selling author of Aroha, Wawata, Waitohu and E Moko Dear Moko, comes a unique exploration of how to think about thinking, rooted in the wisdom of Maori culture. Dr Hinemoa Elder introduces us to a profound journey guided by Hinengaro, Maori...