Bethell stands with RAK Mason at the beginnings of modern poetry in New Zealand. Born in England, she grew up in New Zealand but did not live there until the 1920's when at the age of fifty she began to write poetry. Her first collection of poems, 'From a...

The analyses in this book focus on the participation of the people within New Zealand's system of government. The chapters provide a thorough examination of the government's size, accessibility, structure, electoral system, and active committees in order to...

'Entertaining, alarming, illuminating, alive - and, naturally, always beautifully written' NIGELLA LAWSON 'Brilliant and original' NIGEL SLATER 'A fascinating, sometimes shocking, eye-opener that is also brilliantly funny' CLAUDIA RODEN 'Ruby is a rare and...

Eileen Duggan was New Zealand's best known poet while she was writing and publishing. For many years her reputation outside New Zealand exceeded that of any other New Zealand poet. Her poetry shows an undeniable lyric gift and genuine skill in the evocation of...

In June 1944, when 14-year-old Stefan Wisniewski stood by his mother's dusty Tehran grave, he knew his world was about to change again, forever. Give Us This Day: A Memoir of Family and Exile explores the story of one of the 732 Polish child survivors of...

Whakamaa is a Maori word without an English counterpart. This book investigates this central Maori cultural concept in terms of both individual experience and cultural misunderstanding.

This book is in the first place meant to provide basic information for the many Pakeha who interact with Maori as spouses, friends, work colleagues and service providers to help them understand a family type different from their own. It is also a contribution...

This provocative collection contains pieces both older and previously unpublished from the author's 20 year career. Readers will especially value the new material, pulled from his journalistic pieces written during his five-year employment at the Jewish Museum...

Mason is a legendary name in New Zealand's brief poetic history. He was the first of the few. Now at last, in this collected edition, his work is accessible again, and can be seen as a whole.

Politician and law professor Geoffrey Palmer recounts the events and forces that shaped him in this memoir, as well as his many adventures in reforming a wide range of institutions, laws, and policies. Reform has been a recurring theme throughout Geoffrey...

The Japanese Military Field Code was explicit: 'Japanese forces do not surrender to the enemy under any circumstances.' How then would the eight hundred or so prisoners who found themselves in the first Japanese prisoner-of-war camp anywhere in the world...

Encompassing a review of important paintings worldwide—both classical and modern—this exploration assures that anyone can understand and admire art. The reader will find increased appreciation for paintings, greater knowledge of different artists, and improved...

An award-winning novelist reveals the books that have captivated her and the influence they have had on her life and writing. Highlighting a true love affair with books, this story emphasizes the transformative power of the written word.

Spanning the years from 1935 to 2010, Are We Home Yet? is the moving and funny story of a girl and her mother. As a girl, Katy accidentally discovers her mother is earning money as a sex worker at the family home, rupturing their bond. As an adult, Katy...

"We can live the stories or hear about them later from others. I choose the former." Charlie Sheen should not be alive to tell these stories. But in The Book of Sheen , the star who has defied all odds – decades of addiction (to drugs, alcohol, gambling, and...

From the author of the smash-hit Around the World in 80 Trains comes a new globetrotting journey - this time celebrating the peculiar magic and mayhem of the night train. 'Nobody writes trains like Monisha Rajesh' Irvine Welsh 'Hugely entertaining' The Times...

A Financial Times and Sunday Times Summer Reading Pick A New Scientist Best Book of the Year So Far 'AN EXCEPTIONAL BOOK.' Robert Macfarlane, author of Underland 'A BOLD, BEAUTIFUL, CONFRONTING JOURNEY.' Isabella Tree, author of Wilding 'LOVELY ... FULL OF...

The new fostering memoir from the Sunday Times bestselling author Casey Watson Six-year-old Amelie lives with her mother, Kelly, who suffers from bipolar disorder. After Kelly attempts to burn down their family house, it becomes clear that her daughter is in...

The untold story behind the hit true crime podcast The Clearing, this unforgettable memoir traces one daughter's moving quest to understand her larger-than-life childhood as she searches for the truth about her father, the serial killer Edward Wayne Edwards....

*LONGLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE* A dazzling new biography of young Tennyson by the prize-winning, bestselling author of The Age of Wonder. Alfred Lord Tennyson is now remembered – if he is remembered at all – as the gloomily bearded Poet Laureate,...

There is great wisdom to learn from trees, and when we connect intimately with them, we can deepen our spiritual lives and grow in the understanding that all beings are part of the fabric of the holy. There's something about a majestic redwood, the sweet pink...

MJ DeMarco's long awaited follow-up to the international best-seller, The Millionaire Fastlane, UNSCRIPTED is the definitive blueprint for escaping the cultural conditioning of the mundane and mediocre; learn how to create an awe-inspiring life using the power...

How to create a biodiverse, climate-proof, plant-driven garden for any space, inspired by the beauty of nature. 'An essential book for anyone exploring the wilder side of gardening.' –Paul Bangay In Wild by Design , Tim Pilgrim shares the joys of naturalistic...

Millions of people visit Paris every year, but many of them miss the real gems of the city: the many gardens, parks and squares. Everyone knows the key tourist spots to visit, but who doesn't want a tranquil hideaway, tucked away from the hustle and bustle, to...

Yarning across history and into the future, Joshua Gilbert explores a new approach to Indigenous culture and farming, combining ancient knowledge and practices with new technology and insights. Starting from his own Worimi Country, where his family history is...

La Premio Nobel de Literatura 2015 Svetlana Alexiévich, «la voz de los sin voz», muestra en esta obra maestra una perspectiva de la guerra ignorada hasta el momento: la de las mujeres que combatieron en la segunda guerra mundial. Casi un millón de mujeres...

Real-life, hard-won wisdom on how to start, run and grow a successful business, from the founder of The Sweaty Startup. If you ask the average person who an entrepreneur is, they'll probably say people like Steve Jobs, Elon Musk or Mark Zuckerberg. But the...

'Simon loves dreams and he wants you to live yours. This book will stop you from giving up on your goals and start building the life you want' Jay Shetty, #1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author and host of the On Purpose podcast 'Simon is making...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 'A stellar collection of prompts and invitations that will enrich any journal' KATHERINE MAY 'This book is not only beautiful, but exceedingly helpful. I recommend it to every dreamer' ELIZABETH GILBERT 'Galvanising and comforting. An...

'A bookworm's delight' Sara Collins

' Wolf Hall for the Ottoman Empire . . . History at its most gripping' Daily Telegraph on The Lion House A ground-breaking, present-tense reconstruction of the life and world of one of the most consequential figures in world history, Suleyman the Magnificent,...

Mark Wilson nearly died at birth. He survived but suffered a severe brain injury, and at six months of age was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. Doctors warned his parents he would likely never walk or talk. 'Best not to expect too much,' they said. But Shirley...

Is the bionic human just around the corner? 'Mary Roach offers a fascinating tour of the wonderful world of regenerative medicine.' TIME , The Most Anticipated Books of Fall 2025 Our bodies regenerate at a remarkable rate – our skin replaces itself every...

A GROUNDBREAKING NEW WAY TO OVERCOME YOUR ANXIETY, FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR OWEN O'KANE 'Owen's work around anxiety has been a huge help for me in my own life. I would highly recommend this book' Lewis Capaldi — Feeling anxious is part of being human ;...

From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Hanns and Rudolf - a gripping true story of unsolved murder, war, and injustice in Nazi-occupied Florence. ' Thomas Harding is a researcher of the first rank' Daily Express __ Italy, Summer 1944 A unit of German...

ECPA BESTSELLER • NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Is your confidence untouchable? Have you ever questioned your purpose, potential, or power? What if you could live eternally confident in who you were, how you were made, and the purpose you were going to make in the...

Step-by-step exercises to guide yourself through the IFS process and create inner harmony and peace Transform the way you relate to yourself and your mental health struggles with this clear and structured guide to Internal Family Systems (IFS), an...

Whether you like it or not, talking out loud informs almost every aspect of our lives, but an estimated 77 per cent of people have some level of anxiety around public speaking. In the age of technology, we're getting worse at communicating by the day, but the...

'Filled with such personality and contagious optimism . . . I love this book' Matt Haig 'A vital handbook for navigating the seasons of life' Candice Carty-Williams 'This book is a ray of sunshine' Fearne Cotton A beautiful book combining poetry, topics of...

The chef behind the groundbreaking Brooklyn restaurant Bonnie’s shares over 85 recipes that showcase his unique style of Chinese home cooking, a mash-up of Americana and Cantonese classics inspired by the flavors of his childhood. “Calvin Eng draws on...

This riveting exploration of a nearly lost first-century scripture tells the story of a courageous saint named Thecla and offers us a road map to knowing our worth. “Meggan Watterson writes with a prophet’s vision and a mystic’s heart.”—Arianna Huffington,...

The first history of childhood play and imagination in pre-war Australia This groundbreaking book is a history of the childhood imagination in Australia between 1890 and the outbreak of the Second World War. It is a story about the generations that grew up at...

قرى تنام على مأساة ومدن تصحو على هزيمة والمجدل تضع رأسًا مثقلًا بمخاوفها على شاطيء عسقلان وتتغطى بخيوط غزلها ونسيجها الذي اشتهرت به، وتغفو على غد مجهول. وينمو في بطن أمي جنين يدخل شهره الرابع، وحيفا لا تنام تظل مفتوحة العينين تترقب موتها المقبل.

The Mushroom Tapes brings together three renowned writers of true crime: Helen Garner, Chloe Hooper and Sarah Krasnostein. For this extraordinary book, the lone wolves became a team. Garner, Hooper and Krasnostein tracked Erin Patterson's preliminary hearings...

This mouthwatering cookbook features 100 quick and easy one-pot and one-pan plant-based recipes inspired by the blue zones, many made in 30 minutes or less.The #1 New York Times best-selling author and Emmy-winning host of Netflix's Live to 100 helps busy home...

Stretch your legs away from the city with Lonely Planet's Best Day Walks Great Britain and discover 60 easy escapes into nature with maps and directions. Lace up your walking boots and experience the freedom of the great outdoors with trails that range from a...

Stretch your legs away from the city with Lonely Planet's Best Day Walks Italy and discover 60 easy escapes into nature with maps and directions. Lace up your walking boots and experience the freedom of the great outdoors with trails that range from a couple...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Budapest & Hungary. Discover Budapest & Hungary's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from exploring Őrség...

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Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to England. Discover England's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from hiking the epic clifftops of the Seven...

This latest edition of Lonely Planet's Experience Great Britain travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic region with all the tools you need to create your own unique trip. Discover amazing local experiences from combing beaches for...

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Named a Best Cookbook of Summer 2025 by Bon Appetit and Epicurious "This is a joyful deep dive into a pantry staple . . . Kim breaks down instant ramen's innovative invention, explores its historical context, shares his steps for how to make any packet your...

Portent, symbol, metaphor: from the Bunyip to the Slenderman, from Count Dracula to the (far more sinister) emotional vampire, monsters of all forms have offered us ways to express and exorcise our fears for thousands of years. Griffith Review 89: Here Be...

In an age of existential threats for Australia and the world, what does society need from companies and how should companies respond? Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has a leading role to play in answering these fundamental questions. Yet current...

John Halden 'Hal' Wootten (19222021) made contributions to the law and public life that were extraordinary in their breadth, vision and lasting significance. This book brings together the best of his speeches and writing on the subjects he felt passionately...

"Extremely informative, factual, and one of the best 'how-to' books I have ever read. A must!"—Uri Geller You can easily locate water, coins, artifacts, lost objects—even missing people—when you follow the simple instructions in this divination book. With...

It is no coincidence that many of Alistair MacLean's most successful novels were sea stories. In 1941, he was called up after volunteering for the Royal Navy and served as Ordinary Seaman, Able Seaman, and Leading Torpedo Operator. For the majority of his...

Helpful, inspiring guide for mothers seeking to flourish and succeed after their kids grow up In What Do I Want to Be When They Grow Up? (And Other Thoughts from a 40-Something Mom), renowned parenting influencer Karen Johnson provides a fun,...

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THE LONG-AWAITED SEQUEL TO WILD SWANS, THE MULTI-MILLION COPY INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING SENSATION 'Painful. Astonishing. Honest. Profoundly revealing as a portrait both of a family and of the deeper traumas that lie at the heart of modern China' RORY STEWART...

Writer, comedian, and content creator Elyse Myers gets real about life's awkward moments in her bold, funny, and unfiltered debut book Elyse Myers is known to her twelve million followers as "The Internet's Best Friend," sharing her relatable stories and...

From Rhonda Byrne, author of the global phenomenon The Secret and the New York Times Bestseller The Greatest Secret, comes Countdown to Riches - the book that can lead anyone to financial freedom. Financial struggle is caused by one thing - our thoughts. To...

Amidst the tragedy of wild species extinction lies a hidden world of survival and wonder. Conservationists are embroiled in a high-stakes clash with a drug cartel to save a porpoise. Scientists are fighting to save a flightless bird that romances rocks....

An exuberant, hilarious, and profound memoir by a mailman in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, who found that working for the post office saved his life, taught him who he was, gave him purpose, and educated him deeply about a country he loves but had lost...

'Fascinating, frank and genuinely funny' Sophie Duker "Are you really the doctor?" As a black doctor working on the frontline of the NHS, Matt Hutchinson hears these words all too often. In this book, he offers a compelling glimpse into the unvarnished reality...

Spirits & Spells is a podcast by USA Today bestselling authors Heather Marie Adkins & Alex Owens, both of whom are obsessed with things they can't explain - especially the weird, the witchy, and the woefully spectral. Step beyond the veil with twenty-one...

A thrilling exposé recounting how members of Opus Dei — a secretive, ultra-conservative Catholic sect — pushed its radical agenda within the Church and around the globe, using billions of dollars siphoned from one of the world's largest banks. For over half a...

Award winning author and pop culture critic Karen Healey likes teen movies. A lot. In this collection of essays, she brings together her celebrated (and occasionally profane) musings on Bring It On, Clueless, Easy A, and many more. The collection includes...

Mexico, 19th June 1867. Dressed in black and carrying a crucifix, a tall blonde bearded man steps out of his carriage. As he turns to face the firing squad, his last words ring out under the cloudless sky: 'Long live Mexico, long live independence.' The...

' No one who reads this book will ever forget it ' Meg Mason ' An absolute masterclass and truth-bomb ... I think many people will be shaken awake by this book ' Emma Gannon __________ In her first non-fiction book in a decade, the no. 1 bestselling writer who...

Paid work is absolutely central to the culture and politics of capitalist societies, yet today's work-centred world is becoming increasingly hostile to the human need for autonomy, spontaneity and community. The grim reality of a society in which some are...

'Every recipe strikes the perfect balance between comfort and excitement' - Ixta Belfrage In her debut cookbook, Carolina Gelen shares 100 simple and comforting recipes that emphasise big flavour with minimal effort. No matter the mood or your skill level,...

'Fun, but still deeply, rigorously researched.' - Professor Neil Shyminsky 'A true masterpiece. Rachel Barr has done a phenomenal job breaking down the complexities of the human mind.' - Jeffrey Meltzer, LMHC 'Insightful and relatable psychoeducation that...

Whether you just got diagnosed as AuDHD, or came to the realization on your own, you're probably wondering...what do I do now? That's how Megan Griffith felt after her own AuDHD diagnosis in her late 20s. So she wrote the AuDHD welcome guide that she (and so...

In 2006, in the wake of several miscarriages, Joanna Pocock travelled by Greyhound bus across the US from Detroit to Los Angeles. Seventeen years later, now in her 50s, she undertakes the same journey, revisiting the same cities, edgelands, highways and motels...

Death is a topic we often avoid talking about, but in The Death Ship Victoria Brown faces it head on, taking a deep dive into the fate of Titanic's victims: how did they die? How did their bodies decompose? Were their bodies recovered and buried? What happened...

The real-life trades and strategies of a successful cryptocurrency trader. Glen Goodman's goal was to retire young and wealthy, escaping the daily grind. He taught himself how to trade everything from shares to Bitcoin and made enough money to realise his...

In a unique, touching and honest memoir, rugby legend Ben Youngs, for the first time, bares it all. Ben Youngs has had a dream career. He was born into rugby royalty and has achieved incredible success with both his family club, Leicester Tigers, and the...

These days, it's easy to get the impression that people are really very anxious. Who? you ask. Well, people you hear about. People who tell you they are. Friends. Lovers. Acquaintances. Colleagues. The Youth. The term is around and people are applying it to...

Dirtbag Billionaire is the inside story of one of the most extraordinary brands in the world. Founded in 1973, Patagonia has grown into a wildly popular producer and retailer of jackets, hats and fleece vests, posting sales of more than a billion dollars a...

Fun, simple and unique projects to make at home with air-dry clay! Ceramicist Lolita Daskalu-Glover breaks down the key techniques you need to craft pieces to decorate your home with, with just a few tools and materials needed to make stunning creations. Fill...

'I would pretty much cook anything @cookinacurry told me to.' – Mindy Kaling Curry takes you on a culinary journey through the diverse and delicious world of regional Indian curries. Full of insights into the origins and the variety that make these curries...

The Handmade Home is a modern guide to the art of crafting a home for less with 20 projects for homewares. Brimming with ideas from the pretty to the practical, The Handmade Home contains 20 unique projects for every room in your home using repurposed...

Why is Australia doubling down on fossil fuels? The world may have committed at Paris to hold back dangerous climate change, but Australia's fossil-fuel giant Woodside is doubling down: it has bold new plans to keep producing gas out to 2070. Support from the...

Incandescent with illustrations, a history of Britain as told through a remarkable collection of illuminated manuscripts—at once chronicles of their time and works of art. Illumino explores the history of medieval Britain through the biographies of twelve...

The complete and fascinating history of a beloved Sydney institution For millennia, the Aboriginal people of coastal Sydney lived in harmony with the natural environment. Fishing and shell fishing were a way of life. Everything changed with the arrival of the...

True stories of extraordinary deaths throughout history to the modern day from the host of the popular Half-Arsed History podcast. Death, as a concept, is something that captivates and terrifies us. In talking or reading about death, we contemplate our own...

Warm, witty, wise—and occasionally challenging— Just Saying is bestselling social psychologist Hugh Mackay's highly personal reflections on twenty-five quotations from some of the world's greatest thinkers and writers, from Confucius and Plato to Susan Sontag...

A gripping true crime tale of espionage, Jewish history, and antisemitic mass terrorism in 1990s Buenos Aires. An unresolved true story that echoes today, this book shows that even after the military regime ended in Argentina and there was a civilian...