"Chub mackerel (Scomberjaponicus) is a pelagic species that inhabits warm and temperate coastal waters of the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans. Chub mackerel undertakes considerable seasonal migrations between feeding and spawning areas. This species...
"This document provides guidelines for fish stock assessment and fishery management using the software tools and other outputs developed by the United Kingdom's Department for International Development's Fisheries Management Science Programme (FMSP) from 1992...
In 1950 Anthony Smith and three friends spent a summer vacation in Persia, ostensibly in search of certain 'blind white fish' which some travel writer had mentioned and which interested Smith's tutor at Oxford. These four young men landed up in a village...
A cure for the blues: Satiric literary criticism of the pompous rhetoric and purple prose displayed in an all but forgotten piece of Southern fiction -- The Enemy Conquered; or, Love Triumphant is a Short Story written by Mark Twain. I begin this little work...
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"Auckland Tramping Club had an adventurous start it was founded at a meeting in the volcanic crater of Rangitoto Island. Early tramps reflected that adventurous spirit, exploring every corner of Aucklands rugged Waitakere and Hunua ranges. Within 5 years the...
"I've never been on a motorbike, I told a slightly stunned Irene Kotnik - founder of Petrolettes, Europe's first motorcycle festival for women - shortly after we met and minutes before I was to ride pillion to photograph several dozen women as they tore...
A composite chronicle of various loves-desired, lost, or never realised-and their corresponding joys and griefs against the backdrops of contemporary art and late capitalism. These poems radiate with Aoake's characteristic force, tenderness, intelligence, and...
"Kiribati comprises tiny islands scattered across a vast area of ocean. It has few natural resources and is located in a challenging environment. This report provides an analysis of the Kiribati economy with particular reference to how the 'I-Kiribati' have...
"Environmental pollution is a major global concern. When sources of water pollution are enumerated, agriculture is, with increasing frequency, listed as a major contributor. As nations make efforts to correct abuses to their water resources, there is a need to...
"Hirini Moko Mead explores the Māori knowledge system and explains what mātauranga Māori is. He looks at how the knowledge system operates, the branches of knowledge, and the way knowledge is recorded and given expression in te reo Māori and through daily...
"From 1985, when he first took the bench, to when he stepped down in 2023, Judge Caprio dispensed true compassion to a continuous flow of regular people in his municipal traffic court in Providence, Rhode Island. In Compassion in the Court, Judge Caprio shares...
"Michael Palin's diaries begin when he was newly married and struggling to make a name for himself in the world of television comedy. But Monty Python was just around the corner ... Enjoying an unlikely cult status early on, the Pythons then proceeded to tour...
"Written during the 1940s and early 1950s, when Baldwin was only in his twenties, the essays collected in Notes of a Native Son capture a view of black life and black thought at the dawn of the civil rights movement. Writing as an artist, activist, and social...
"Stuff Matters by Mark Miodnownik is a unique and inspiring exploration of human creativity. Everything is made of something...From the everyday objects in our homes to the most extraordinary new materials that will shape our future, Stuff Matters reveals the...
"In this extensive and original account of the evolution of belief, Karen Armstrong examines Western society's unerring fidelity to the idea of One God and the many conflicting convictions it engenders"--Publisher's description.
"As commander of Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), General Stanley McChrystal discarded a century of management wisdom and pivoted from a pursuit of mechanical efficiency to organic adaptability. In this book, he shows how any organization can make the...
"Steven Pinker uses the latest scientific insights to bring us a style and usage guide for the 21st century. What do skilful writers know about the link between syntax and ideas? How can we overcome the curse of knowledge, the difficulty in imagining what it's...
"Lab Girl is a book about work and about love, and the mountains that can be moved when those two things come together. It is told through Jahren's remarkable stories: about the discoveries she has made in her lab, as well as her struggle to get there; about...
"Confidence. We want it. We need it. But it can be maddeningly enigmatic and out of reach. The authors of the New York Times bestseller Womenomics deconstruct this essential, elusive, and misunderstood quality and offer a blueprint for bringing more of it into...
"When it comes to buying a first home, you only ever do it once. Don't you want to do it right, the first time? For those thinking you'll never get a home, you more than anyone else need to read this. It will change your life and your family for the better....
"For 75 years, the Every Boy's and Every Girl's Rally movement has been one of the Christian community's most prolific youth outreaches. From a humble inception it grew to become an international phenomenon, as countless leaders worked to bring the Good News...
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"Between the Joints & the Marrow is an imaginative guided tour of the Bible. Book by book, moments are projected onto the wall like scenes from Bunyan's House of the Interpreter. Figures are lifted from the pages of Scripture and set down again between the...
"This is the autobiography of Alan Deere, New Zealand's most famous RAF pilot who saw action from the Munich Crisis to the invasion of France in 1944. Al Deere experienced the drama of the early days of the Battle of Britain while serving with Spitfire...
"Private money, public good, and the original fight for control in America's energy industry. Private corporations administered electrical power in the United States until 1932. FDR's Rural Electrification Program changed that, using public money to extend the...
"In his late thirties, Jeff Chu left his job as a magazine writer and enrolled at Princeton Seminary's "Farminary," a 21-acre farm where students learn to work the earth while interrogating life's biggest questions. Now he unfolds what he learned about...
"Although the development of nuclear weapons by different countries was one of the reasons why extraterrestrial civilizations began visiting Earth in the World War II era, a more significant and far-reaching explanation exists. However, the truth was not...
"From New York Times bestselling author Casey Sherman, a gripping contemporary true crime narrative for everyone fascinated by the Murdaugh murders, about Nathan Carman, who was found floating on a raft in the North Atlantic and was later accused of murdering...
"What makes a hit a hit? From Brahm's 'Lullaby' to Game of Thrones, Derek Thompson explores the science of the phenomena that seemingly come out of nowhere, revealing the hidden rules that make things popular -- and what this says about the desires that make...
"Sue Quinn's felt bears and other animals have been popular with collectors and enthusiasts for many years, making their way to all corners of the globe. Now she shares some of her master secrets so you can make your own iconic woodland animals, complete with...
"A rollicking ranking of the greatest golfers of all time, past and present, brimming with the intimate stories and perspective only a longtime golf writer like Michael Arkush can muster. So, who's the best of 'em all? Tiger Woods? Jack Nicklaus? Bobby Jones?...
"We all live on nature's doorstep, but we often overlook it. From backyards to local parks, the natural places we see the most may well be the ones we know the least. In Close to Home, biologist Thor Hanson shows how retraining our eyes reveals hidden wonders...
"An examination of the ways in which Covid policies, and the scientific debate which surrounded it, were politicized. In response to the Covid pandemic, public and private resources were expended on a vast scale-truly the equivalent of wartime. 2020 saw the...
"Built by slave labour in the early years of the 18th century, Saint Petersburg was Peter the Great's so-called 'window on to Europe', a city that would outdo all of Europe in its splendour. But a window works both ways, and as bestselling historian Sinclair...
"Actionable and practical advice to help you fine-tune your vibe, attract what you want, and navigate obstacles with ease using Universal Laws-the universe's most potent secrets. The Divine Frequency is the frequency of God consciousness, the very essence of...
"A highlight-reel history of the dinosaurs, told like never before--bringing their world to vivid life in a paleontological detective story. The Shortest History of the Dinosaurs tells the 230-million-year epic of these staggeringly fascinating prehistoric...
"The first fully comprehensive gardening guide from the legendary Martha Stewart in more than 30 years, with everything you need to know to curate a beautiful, thriving garden. Master the art of gardening with Martha Stewart's Gardening Handbook: an in-depth...
Still Second to None is the sequel to Edward Latter's book on the first 25 years of the 2nd/1st Battalion, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment. This volume seeks to cover the second 25 years, and includes a summary of the first book. The 2nd/1st...
"What can photographs say about the unimaginable? in some smothering dreams takes our gaze to the First World War, where official photographer Henry Armytage Sanders created the most extensive visual record of New Zealanders on the Western Front. But rather...
"Grace Yee’s follow-up to her triple award-winning poetry collection Chinese Fish. In the White Hills Cemetery in Bendigo the remains of more than a thousand ‘chinamen’ lie interred, many in unmarked graves. Most were sojourners, who hailed from the Canton...
"Travel writer, Daniella Blake, follows her lover to the south of France and discovers a turbulent world where music and protest come together. With the Anarchist Choir, she sings for unemployed coal miners in the Cvennes mountains. She marches with activists...
"Jenny Hunt grew up in Hawera, Taranaki, in the 1940s and '50s, with four siblings and parents from widely different social milieus. Her mother's family moved in the upper echelons of Auckland society until they lost their fortune in the Great Depression,...
"If a natural disaster or other emergency event happened right now, how prepared would you be? How would you fare? And for how long? Emergency events such as storms, earthquakes, floods and infrastructure failure can happen unexpectedly, putting lives at risk...
The quality of life survey 2024 is a collaborative local government research project. The primary objective is to measure residents' perceptions across a range of factors that impact New Zealanders' quality of life. Information obtained from the survey is used...
'Kevin is a commissioner with the Environment Court, as well as being a beef farmer, forester, beekeeper and conservationist. Prior to his appointment to the Environment Court, Kevin worked with a variety of organisations in the profit and non-profit sector in...
20 Great Wellington Day Walks is a guide to stunning harbour view trails, coastal walks, and impressive backcountry tracks in the Remutaka and Tararua Forest Parks. This photo-rich 160-page guide lists the best hiking trails in the Wellington Region...
"Siapo: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow is an exploration of the barkcloth art of the Samoan islands through the lived experiences of the siapo makers of the early 20th century, the museum professionals working with barkcloth today, and the students stepping up...
Designing networks cities presents a sophisticated, multi-disciplinary, and multi-dimensional approach to urban design. Emerging from years of practice, experimentation, and research by designers (landscape architects, urban planners, urban designers and...
"Menstruation is power-the power of knowledge, understanding and love of your own mind, body and soul as a woman; the nourishment and nurturing of the Feminine-The Wild Genie. Immediately engaging and beautifully written by Alexandra Pope, The Wild Genie is a...
"Nearly everyone is familiar with Einstein's scientific accomplishments-but few know the truth of how spiritual philosophies shaped his life and work. Scientists and biographers have treated Einstein's views on the eternal as vague and metaphorical. For...
"Emerging from the gritty streets of Manchester, Oasis ignited the Britpop movement and defined a generation with their raw energy and insightful lyrics. From their explosive debut album Definitely Maybe to the iconic (What's the Story) Morning Glory?, the...
"Across the world, chefs, farmers, plant scientists and backyard growers are doing something extraordinary: they are creating new generations of fruit, vegetables and cereals, all bred specifically to flourish locally, that also taste delicious and contribute...
"A lyrically rhyming story of the emotions, challenges and experiences of living with Alzheimer's. Following along from the perspective of a man living with Alzheimer's and his connections with loved ones and the world around him. This book provides an...
"'You deserve to exist as your biggest, unapologetic and most whole self. You always have done.' Bestselling author Megan Jayne Crabbe lays bare all the ways we shrink ourselves in today's world, and how to break free. From body ideals to bad break ups, sexual...
"The eighth century has long been a neglected backwater in English history: a shadowland between the death of Bede and the triumphs of Ælfred. But before the hegemony of Wessex, the kingdom of Mercia - spread across a broad swathe of central England - was the...
"Spanning the end of the Middle Ages to the beginning of modernity, the Renaissance is so celebrated as a rebirth of knowledge, arts and culture that today's politicians and propagandists often invoke it as a golden age. In Inventing the Renaissance, acclaimed...
"Malise Ruthven, a leading commentator on Islamic affairs, reconstructs the nation's history. He shows how the royal house co-opted Wahhabism to consolidate its power and enforce authoritarianism in collusion with Western businesses and governments. Unholy...
"The Aging Stronger Fix offers a realistic and sustainable 3-tier functional fitness approach that builds strength and mobility for your later years"--Publisher's description.
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"Perfect the art of entertaining with 101 modern twists on classic recipes from entertaining expert Beth Le Manach For more than a decade, Beth Le Manach's YouTube channel, Entertaining with Beth, has been the go-to for young adults just beginning to...
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"A New York-style pizza-making manifesto with 30 recipes, step-by-step photos, and collages of memorable photos and illustrations from retro-style pizza parlor Scarr's Pizza"--Publisher's description.
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"Communication experts offer examples and expertise about end-of-life conversations to inspire, teach, and encourage the reader to have their own and to grow from them"--Publisher's description.
"'Free Speech!' is a clarion call all over the world, yet what it means today is more contested than ever. Many cultures regard it as dangerous: in China, India, and across the Islamic world, unorthodox views about politics, sex, and religion are repressed and...
"Artist, educator, and best-selling author Vatherine V. Holmes returns to her 15-Minute Artist series to teach you how to draw realistic portraits in just 15 minutes. Bring your sketches to life with easy-to-follow building blocks that take you from simple...
"Medial women are highly intuitive and perceive what most do not. They gain insight from the unconscious through irrational channels such as visions, voices, dreams, images, and bodily perceptions. The medial tends to live between worlds: between the...
"This is a practical travel guide to Cyprus highlighting things not to be missed and recommendations for every type of traveller. Practical tips are included, alongside time-saving itineraries. Detailed regional coverage is also provided"--Publisher's...
"The word 'touchscreen' entered the English language in the early 1970s to describe a computer display screen that also functions as an input device operated by touching its surface. In this absorbing collection, Touch Screen, poet Philip Armstrong dismantles...
"The ultimate handbook for artists and makers to learn how to deliver outstanding in person and online workshops. Packed full of advice, inspiration and practical information, this book goes into all aspects of creating quality workshops, from curating a...
"Meet the Bishnoi, followers of the only religion with nature conservation at its heart. Today, Bishnois remain fierce defenders of trees and animals, living by principles set by their guru Jambhoji in the fifteenth century. They chase down armed poachers,...
"Prosperity still eludes many regions of the world - but capital markets hold the potential to drive economic development and lift millions out of poverty. Aimed at thinkers and doers seeking to create opportunities for all to prosper, All Hands on Deck...
"Grand chateaux, fine wine, honey-stoned villages: Dordogne and the Lot is a quintessential French getaway. However, scratch beneath the surface to discover prehistoric cave art, Roman remains, subterranean churches and artisnal enclaves. Admire fine...
"Have you ever had dreams that later seemed to come true? Or had a hunch that something would happen and then it did? Do you ever just know what someone else is thinking? What we call 'intuition' is as well as being a mental facility also a super-sense, the...
The inside story of Ian Foster's four seasons as All Blacks coach. Ian Foster was the All Blacks coach the nation seemingly never wanted. Appointed in 2019, Foster led the All Blacks through one of the most tumultuous periods of the team's 120-year history....
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"Watercolour painting has never been easier or more satisfying with this joyful guide to painting animals, plants, food and drink, and more! With clear visual steps, you'll see how to build up polished pictures from the first washes to the final details....
"Curated Living: Elegant Interiors and Artful Homes invites readers to explore some of the world's most stylish sanctuaries and find inspiration to create their own elegant, artful home.The new title from Australian journalist, editor, and stylist Susan Redman...
"Writer Cate St Hill believes our homes have the power to become our inner sanctuaries, soothing our souls and nurturing our wellbeing. She takes inspiration from the concept and traditions of Japandi, a hundred-year-old set of lifestyle principles that draw...
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"Nick Huber, founder of The Sweaty Startup and several million-dollar businesses, challenges the prevailing Silicon Valley wisdom by demonstrating that success as a small business owner is based on the essential principle of doing common things uncommonly...
"This book is not about aspirational living; it's about practical living. It's about looking at the world around you and finding where it's at fault, rather than blaming yourself. It's about dropping the comfortable prisons we create for ourselves to find the...
"In this innovative biography, Ruth Franklin explores the transformation of Anne Frank (1929–1945) from ordinary teenager to icon, shedding new light on the young woman whose diary of her years in hiding, now translated into more than seventy languages, is the...
"Paris Rosemont's follow up collection to her highly acclaimed debut Banana Girl, is about journeys: through love, disenchantment, and change. Paris Rosemont's debut Banana Girl exploded onto the poetry scene a hybrid of experimental styles and a fresh, edgy...
"Uneven tells the stories of nine pioneering bisexual artists, writers and musicians that will change our understanding of the world's largest sexual minority. Bisexuality is often seen as something temporary, in spite of increasing openness around it: a sign...
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"The "Mystical Southwest" is a representation of fine art mixed media paintings created in unison by two internationally recognized artists. All paintings featured in this tour exhibition are collaborated works of art. The Mystical South West embodies through...
"There are incredible heroes living among us, in anonymity, suffering in silence not to be able to share their intense experience with the public. They signed non-disclosure agreements, received death threats upon themselves and their families, and in the case...
"A doctor and best-selling author provides decade-specific nutrition and lifestyle advice to help readers maximize longevity, prevent disease and age well, offering practical steps to optimize health and vitality in your 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond"--Publisher's...
"David Challen grew up in the perfect home with the model family. He also grew up inside a house which concealed his father's manipulation and control. One Saturday in 2010, David's mother struck more than twenty blows to the back of her husband's head with a...
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