Auckland Council Libraries: eBooks nonfiction new titles

New titles

Ngā Taitara hōu

​Didn't find what you were looking for? Go to the catalogue.

eBooks nonfiction

True
طعم الفراق by ربعي المدهون

طعم الفراق

ربعي المدهون

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.

Request
Lin-Manuel Miranda by Daniel Pollack-Pelzner

Lin-Manuel Miranda

Daniel Pollack-Pelzner

How did Lin-Manuel Miranda become the preeminent musical storyteller of the 21st century? Daniel Pollack-Pelzner traces Miranda's path from a friendly but often isolated child to the winner of multiple Tonys and Grammys for his Broadway hits Hamilton and In...

Request
Fawning by Ingrid Clayton

Fawning

Ingrid Clayton

Often mistakenly labeled as codependency, fawning can present as being more of who someone is: smart, generous,successful, funny, or beautiful, while for others it's about being less: vocal, ethnic, creative, self-assured, or boundaried. Fawning can be visible...

Request
Lonely Planet Scandinavia by Anthony Ham

Lonely Planet Scandinavia

Anthony Ham

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Scandinavia. Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from hiking Sweden's spectacular Kungsleden, to channelling Shakespeare at Hamlet's old haunt...

Request
Lonely Planet Scotland by Kay Gillespie

Lonely Planet Scotland

Kay Gillespie

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 Scotland. Discover Scotland's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from working your way through the world-famous...

Request
Lonely Planet Scotland's Highlands & Islands by Joseph Reaney

Lonely Planet Scotland's Highlands & Islands

Joseph Reaney

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 Scotland's Highlands & Islands. Discover Scotland's Highlands & Islands' most popular experiences and best kept secrets from...

Request
Lonely Planet Sicily by Nicola Williams

Lonely Planet Sicily

Nicola Williams

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 Sicily. Discover Sicily's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from cycling to the untamed island beach of Cala...

Request
Lonely Planet Southern Italy by Cristian Bonetto

Lonely Planet Southern Italy

Cristian Bonetto

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 Southern Italy. Discover Southern Italy's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from boating around the bays and...

Request
Lonely Planet Sweden by Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet Sweden

Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Sweden. Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from taking part in a multi-day husky sledding expedition with Nymånen Dogsledding, to exploring...

Request
Lonely Planet Wales by Amy Pay

Lonely Planet Wales

Amy Pay

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 Wales. Discover Wales most popular experiences and best kept secrets from gazing out to sea from one of Tenby's glorious...

Request
Science Under Siege by Michael Mann

Science Under Siege

Michael Mann

Two of the world's most respected scientists reveal the forces behind the dangerous anti-science movement — and show us how to fight back. From pandemics to the climate crisis, humanity faces tougher challenges than ever. Whether it's the health of our people...

Request
Main Character Energy by Bianca Hunt

Main Character Energy

Bianca Hunt

'Bianca Hunt is incredible, witty, deadly, bubbly and full of life.' - BARKAA 'A funny, heartfelt and galvanising memoir-slash-guidebook to inspire you to take up the leading role on the stage that is your life.' - Sally McMullen and Alexandra Hourigan, Two...

Request
Europe On a Budget by Rough Guides

Europe On a Budget

Rough Guides

Ideal for independent travellers, this guidebook to Europe On a Budget, written by destination experts, combines must-see sights with hidden gems and offers essential tips for both planning and on-the-ground adventures. Inside this Europe On a Budget travel...

Request
Iceland by Rough Guides

Iceland

Rough Guides

This pocket Iceland travel guidebook is perfect for travellers looking for essential information about Iceland. It provides details on key places and main attractions, along with recommendations for hotels and restaurants. In this Iceland guidebook, you will...

Request
Rough Guides Walks and Tours Rome by Rough Guides

Rough Guides Walks and Tours Rome

Rough Guides

This compact, pocket-sized Rome travel guidebook is ideal for travellers on shorter trips, who want to make sure they experience the destination's highlights and really get a flavour of the place. It includes ready-made walking and driving itineraries, with...

Request
On Alexis Wright by Geordie Williamson

On Alexis Wright

Geordie Williamson

An insightful exploration of one of Australia's most acclaimed writers, the award-winning Alexis Wright 'Do you have a heart? her books ask. Is it still beating? Do you want to live? If the answer is yes, she says, then you're with me. There is something...

Request
Shameless by Tanya Gold

Shameless

Tanya Gold

"The Shoah is everywhere in popular culture but, as it really was, it is nowhere." —Tanya Gold In novels, film and popular culture, the Holocaust genre is booming. Streaming hits and bestsellers are playing a vital role in shaping our understanding of the...

Request
An Introduction to Information Theory by John R. Pierce

An Introduction to Information Theory

John R. Pierce

"Uncommonly good...the most satisfying discussion to be found." — Scientific American. Behind the familiar surfaces of the telephone, radio, and television lies a sophisticated and intriguing body of knowledge known as information theory. This is the theory...

Request
The Mushroom Tapes by Helen Garner

The Mushroom Tapes

Helen Garner

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...

Request
The Blue Zones Kitchen One Pot Meals by Dan Buettner

The Blue Zones Kitchen One Pot Meals

Dan Buettner

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...

Request
Lonely Planet Best Day Walks Great Britain by Sian Lewis

Lonely Planet Best Day Walks Great Britain

Sian Lewis

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...

Request
Lonely Planet Best Day Walks Italy by Gregor Clark

Lonely Planet Best Day Walks Italy

Gregor Clark

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...

Request
Lonely Planet Budapest & Hungary by Kata Fari

Lonely Planet Budapest & Hungary

Kata Fari

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...

Request
Lonely Planet Crete by Ryan Ver Berkmoes

Lonely Planet Crete

Ryan Ver Berkmoes

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 Crete. Discover Crete's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from relaxing on the magical Elafonisi Beach with its...

Request
Lonely Planet Denmark & the Faroe Islands by Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet Denmark & the Faroe Islands

Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Denmark. Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from visiting the edge of Denmark on the tiny clutch of scenic fort islands at Christiansø, to...

Request
Lonely Planet England by Catherine Le Nevez

Lonely Planet England

Catherine Le Nevez

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...

Request
Lonely Planet Experience Great Britain by Kerry Walker

Lonely Planet Experience Great Britain

Kerry Walker

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...

Request
Lonely Planet Experience Greece by Alexis Averbuck

Lonely Planet Experience Greece

Alexis Averbuck

This latest edition of Lonely Planet's Experience Greece travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic country with all the tools you need to create your own unique trip. Discover amazing local experiences from hiking ancient trails up the...

Request
Lonely Planet Experience Rome by Duncan Garwood

Lonely Planet Experience Rome

Duncan Garwood

This latest edition of Lonely Planet's Experience Rome travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic city with all the tools you need to create your own unique trip. Discover amazing local experiences from digging into a slice of pizza rossa at...

Request
Lonely Planet Finland by Paula Hotti

Lonely Planet Finland

Paula Hotti

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Finland. Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from taking a winter sleigh ride with Dasher and Dancer at Santa Claus Village, to exploring the...

Request
Lonely Planet Great Britain by Kerry Walker

Lonely Planet Great Britain

Kerry Walker

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 Great Britain. Discover Great Britain's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from stepping into a period drama as...

Request
Lonely Planet Greece by Alexis Averbuck

Lonely Planet Greece

Alexis Averbuck

Lonely Planet's Greece is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Discover the sites of Ancient Greece, relax on pristine beaches, and feast on...

Request
Lonely Planet Greek Islands by Ryan Ver Berkmoes

Lonely Planet Greek Islands

Ryan Ver Berkmoes

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 Greek Islands. Discover the Greek Islands' most popular experiences and best kept secrets from trying a new beach every day...

Request
Lonely Planet Italy by Nicola Williams

Lonely Planet Italy

Nicola Williams

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Italy. Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from meandering through Tuscany's Chianti wine country to discovering amazingly preserved mosaics at...

Request
Lonely Planet New Orleans by Regis St Louis

Lonely Planet New Orleans

Regis St Louis

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to New Orleans. Discover New Orleans' most popular experiences and best kept secrets - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - from immersing yourself in the live music...

Request
Lonely Planet Portugal by Joana Taborda

Lonely Planet Portugal

Joana Taborda

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 Portugal. Discover Portugal's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from learning how to cook a cataplana (seafood...

Request
Lonely Planet Prague & Czechia by Mark Baker

Lonely Planet Prague & Czechia

Mark Baker

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Prague and Czechia. Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from admiring Olomouc's majestic squares, to touring the magnificent Prague Castle, and...

Request
Lonely Planet Rome by Duncan Garwood

Lonely Planet Rome

Duncan Garwood

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 Rome . Discover Rome's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from imagining the roar of the crowd at the Colosseum;...

Request
Lonely Planet Sardinia by Paula Hardy

Lonely Planet Sardinia

Paula Hardy

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 Sardinia. Discover Sardinia's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from heading to the Arcipelago di La Maddalena...

Request
Instant Ramen Kitchen by Peter J. Kim

Instant Ramen Kitchen

Peter J. Kim

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...

Request
Griffith Review 89 by Carody Culver

Griffith Review 89

Carody Culver

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...

Request
Corporate Social Responsibility in an Age of Existential Threats by Bryan Horrigan

Corporate Social Responsibility in an Age of Existential Threats

Bryan Horrigan

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...

Request
Living Greatly in the Law by David Dixon

Living Greatly in the Law

David Dixon

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...

Request
Dowsing for Beginners by Richard Webster

Dowsing for Beginners

Richard Webster

"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...

Request
Alistair MacLean's War by Mark Simmons

Alistair MacLean's War

Mark Simmons

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...

Request
What Do I Want to Be When They Grow Up? by Karen Johnson

What Do I Want to Be When They Grow Up?

Karen Johnson

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,...

Request
The Ideological Brain by Leor Zmigrod

The Ideological Brain

Leor Zmigrod

THE TELEGRAPH BEST BOOKS OF 2025

Request
Fly, Wild Swans by Jung Chang

Fly, Wild Swans

Jung Chang

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...

Request
That's a Great Question, I'd Love to Tell You by Elyse Myers

That's a Great Question, I'd Love to Tell You

Elyse Myers

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...

Request
Countdown to Riches by Rhonda Byrne

Countdown to Riches

Rhonda Byrne

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...

Request
Nature's Last Dance by Natalie Kyriacou

Nature's Last Dance

Natalie Kyriacou

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....

Request
Mailman by Stephen Starring. Grant

Mailman

Stephen Starring. Grant

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...

Request
Are You Really the Doctor? by Matthew Hutchinson

Are You Really the Doctor?

Matthew Hutchinson

'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...

Request
Spirits & Spells True Paranormal Anthology by Heather Marie. Adkins

Spirits & Spells True Paranormal Anthology

Heather Marie. Adkins

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...

Request
Opus by Gareth Gore

Opus

Gareth Gore

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...

Request
Teen Movie Times by Karen Healey

Teen Movie Times

Karen Healey

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...

Request
The Last Emperor of Mexico by Edward Shawcross

The Last Emperor of Mexico

Edward Shawcross

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...

Request
All the Way to the River by Elizabeth Gilbert

All the Way to the River

Elizabeth Gilbert

' 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...

Request
The Refusal of Work by David Frayne

The Refusal of Work

David Frayne

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...

Request
Pass the Plate by Carolina Gelen

Pass the Plate

Carolina Gelen

'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,...

Request
How to Make Your Brain Your Best Friend by Rachel Barr

How to Make Your Brain Your Best Friend

Rachel Barr

'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...

Request
The Happiness of Dogs by Mark Rowlands

The Happiness of Dogs

Mark Rowlands

If a dog could write a book of philosophy, what would it contain? If you have spent part of your life with a dog, you may find certain questions popping, unbidden, into your mind. Is my dog living a fulfilled life? Is my dog a good dog? Does my dog love me?...

Request
The Perimenopause and Menopause Workbook by Kathryn Simpson

The Perimenopause and Menopause Workbook

Kathryn Simpson

A Personalized Program for Better Hormone Health It's no stretch to say that the information about perimenopause, menopause, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is confusing and often scary. Hormonal changes over time are natural, but they can sometimes be...

Request
The Great Nerve by Kevin Tracey

The Great Nerve

Kevin Tracey

Your health and happiness depend on a bundle of 200,000 nerve fibres that holds the secrets to life itself 'Comprehensive and compelling' - New Scientist 'Fascinating reading' - New Statesman ' The Great Nerve is altogether a masterpiece and a timeless...

Request
The Money-Saving Garden Year by Anya Lautenbach

The Money-Saving Garden Year

Anya Lautenbach

Garden better for less all year long with Anya Lautenbach the "Money-Saving Gardener". With month-by-month advice on what to do when – from self-sown seedlings to spot, the best time to propagate different plants, and seasonal pruning jobs – Anya shows you how...

Request
Sex, Gender & Identity by Paula Gerber

Sex, Gender & Identity

Paula Gerber

These days, barely a week goes by without pointed media stories about the trans community, usually targeting trans women. They are likely to have a sensationalist headline and a salacious tone, and the writing is often ill-informed and vilifying. Favoured...

Request
Walking Sydney by Belinda Castles

Walking Sydney

Belinda Castles

'My primary mode of transport is my feet. It's the way that I orient in the world. It's also the way to honour being in place.' Jazz Money 'We make a city our own by noticing.' Gail Jones Walking Sydney invites us to walk with a city's writers as they share...

Request
Beyond Bitcoin by Simon Dingle

Beyond Bitcoin

Simon Dingle

After over a decade of Bitcoin, which has now moved beyond lore and hype into an increasingly robust star in the firmament of global assets, a new and more important question has arisen. What happens beyond Bitcoin? The answer is decentralised finance -...

Request
Octavio Paz. Las palabras en libertad by Guadalupe Nettel

Octavio Paz. Las palabras en libertad

Guadalupe Nettel

Octavio Paz. Las palabras en libertad recorre el itinerario intelectual y biográfico de uno de los pensadores más importantes del siglo pasado y uno de los poetas hispanoamericanos más destacados de todos los tiempos. Escritor, diplomático, editor e...

Request
Juan Rulfo by Fernando Barrientos Del Monte

Juan Rulfo

Fernando Barrientos Del Monte

Parafraseando al historiador romano Cayo Salustio, un hombre universal es aquel que "alcanza la gloria no con las fuerzas corporales sino con las facultades del espíritu". En las artes como en las ciencias un clásico es un intérprete auténtico y único de su...

Request
El ruido de una época by Ariana Harwicz

El ruido de una época

Ariana Harwicz

Una defensa radical de la libertad artística frente a los dogmas del mercado y de la corrección política. «Me han llamado al orden por no adecuar mi habla al uso actual. Me han dicho que lo que digo es violento, ofensivo, por el modo en que lo digo, es decir,...

Request
It's Mine by Steven Boykey. Sidley

It's Mine

Steven Boykey. Sidley

'Sidley explains clearly and persuasively how our rights and identities are being changed and challenged by technologies of our own making' Bronwyn Williams, futurist, economist partner at Flux Trends and Metanomic and author of The Future Starts Now 'Future...

Request
Broken Brains by Jamila Rizvi

Broken Brains

Jamila Rizvi

At the age of 31 Jamila Rizvi was diagnosed with a rare brain tumour. When she shared her diagnosis with loved ones, good friend Rosie Waterland proposed the tumour eventually be named 'Jam's Jerky' and kept on display in a jar. While this sensitive proposal...

Request
Till Death Do Us Part by Lauren Zonfrillo

Till Death Do Us Part

Lauren Zonfrillo

It is difficult to take myself back to the beginning, and even more difficult to share such a private time in my life. But I will. It's how I will find meaning from the loss, from the universe robbing the kids and me of an extraordinary father and husband, by...

Request
Unstuck by Dr Emily. Musgrove

Unstuck

Dr Emily. Musgrove

'Being stuck' can look and feel different to different people: trapped, powerless, hopeless, frozen, frustrated, numb, disconnected, anxious, overwhelmed. Getting stuck is part of being human. But staying stuck for too long robs us of our vitality. It costs us...

Request
Defiance by Bob Brown

Defiance

Bob Brown

Stories of courage and conviction from the environmental frontline For half a century, Bob Brown has been standing up to the powerful interests who would put profit before planet. In Defiance, he draws on this experience to inspire a new generation of...

Request
Aquí no es Miami by Fernanda Melchor

Aquí no es Miami

Fernanda Melchor

Las crónicas de Fernanda Melchor dan cuenta de la degradación humana en uno de sus aspectos más sórdidos. Lo que su libro hace es manifestar la ignominia en toda esta rudeza. En una época de límites borrosos entre la verdad y la mentira, el caos y el orden, el...

Request
The Book of Awakening by Mark Nepo

The Book of Awakening

Mark Nepo

"This book is so meaningful to me, I'm struggling to even find the words to explain the profound difference this book has made." —Mel Robbins, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Let Them Theory A new edition of the #1 NYT's bestseller by Mark Nepo,...

Request
The Happiness Chemicals by Georgia Perry

The Happiness Chemicals

Georgia Perry

The Happiness Chemicals: Daily Rituals to Activate Joy is a vibrant deck of illustrated cards that will teach you how to stimulate your four happiness chemicals from within: dopamine, serotonin, endorphin and oxytocin. Pull one card a day and happiness will...

Request
The Wolf of Wok Street by Vincent Lim

The Wolf of Wok Street

Vincent Lim

Vincent Yeow Lim (aka DimSimLim), also known as the 'Wolf of Wok Street', has earned international acclaim for his exceptional wok cooking, amassing over 4 million followers across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. In his debut cookbook, The Wolf of...

Request
The Complete Illustrated Guide to Chinese Cooking by Orathay Souksisavanh

The Complete Illustrated Guide to Chinese Cooking

Orathay Souksisavanh

Chinese is one of the world's most beloved cuisines, but cooking Chinese food at home can still feel daunting to many. The Complete Illustrated Guide to Chinese Cooking breaks down 100 classic recipes, demystifying ingredients and techniques, and inspiring...

Request
Korean Temple Cooking by Hoo Nam. Seelmann

Korean Temple Cooking

Hoo Nam. Seelmann

Korean Temple Cooking celebrates the poetry of simple, nourishing food. The book chronicles temple life, Buddhism, and living and cooking seasonally and with a spiritual tie to the land through interviews with and recipes from Jeongkwan Snim, dubbed "the...

Request
The Architect's House by Stephen Crafti

The Architect's House

Stephen Crafti

An architect generally works to a client's brief when designing a new home or renovating an existing dwelling. However, the opportunity for an architect or a designer to create their own home, without the constraints of a client, must certainly be at the top...

Request
Behind the Bar by Alia Akkam

Behind the Bar

Alia Akkam

Behind the Bar: Tequila transports you to 50 bars around the world, and shares their tequila-based cocktail recipes for you to try at home. Behind the Bar: Tequila contains tequila-based cocktails recipes from a collection of iconic, as well as new and...

Request
The Celtic Year by Alison Davies

The Celtic Year

Alison Davies

The Celtic Year is your year-long companion to the magic and mystery of the Celts. As you follow along with the Wheel of the Year, you will discover the traditions, beliefs and rituals of these ancient people. With this beautiful book as your guide, immerse...

Request
Indian Made Easy by Anurag Aggarwal

Indian Made Easy

Anurag Aggarwal

Indian Made Easy is a delicious collection of more than 70 authentic, easy-to-follow recipes. Anurag Aggarwal grew up eating the food of north India; his memories of traditional home cooking encompass bold flavours, fragrant spices and the freshest of...

Request
Make Your Own Animal Friends by Katia Ferris

Make Your Own Animal Friends

Katia Ferris

Discover how to sew your own charming cloth animal dolls with this beautiful book. Doll-making can be simple and spontaneous, or it can be very detailed and even, to be honest, sort of fiddly. There are endless approaches to doll-making, from the basic to the...

Request
Seriously Good Soups by Rebecca Woods

Seriously Good Soups

Rebecca Woods

A steaming bowl of soup can be the most comforting meal. With 60 simple, nourishing and delicious recipes, Seriously Good Soups contains a recipe for every season and appetite. Starting with the basics, discover essential recipes for stocks to imbue your soups...

Request
Sewing with Scraps by Birgitta Helmersson

Sewing with Scraps

Birgitta Helmersson

Learn how to repurpose leftover fabrics and make a Scandi-inspired wardrobe with Sewing with Scraps . Home sewing can create a lot of natural wastage, and it can be tricky to find ways to use leftover fabric pieces. Sewing with Scraps will show you how to...

Request
Full Tilt by Colin Bond

Full Tilt

Colin Bond

Ford versus Holden and beyond, the story of motor-racing's greatest era through the eyes of a champion Bathurst winner, Australian Touring Car Champion, and the only man to have won on both sides of the racing's most iconic rivalry - Ford versus Holden - this...

Request
My Bohemian Kitchen by Evangeline Harbury

My Bohemian Kitchen

Evangeline Harbury

A giftable cookbook for the younger foodie market – leaning into nostalgia, traditional cooking techniques and an untapped culinary region. My Bohemian Kitchen is a charming collection of Czech recipes with roots in nostalgia and a surprisingly modern take on...

Request
Secret Sauce by Rosheen Kaul

Secret Sauce

Rosheen Kaul

Unbelievably delicious dressings, chilli sauces, sambals and flavour bombs, as well as all the dishes to dollop them on and baste them in, from star chef and James Beard award-winner. Maybe you're an accomplished cook. Maybe you're pretty average. Maybe you...

Request
Awake by Jen Hatmaker

Awake

Jen Hatmaker

' I cannot think of a single person who wouldn't find hope and inspiration in these pages.' – Mel Robbins 'This book doesn't just speak to your heart, it revives it.' – Jenna Kutcher Perfect for fans of Untamed , Awake is a powerful memoir of self-discovery,...

Request
Artists, Siblings, Visionaries by Judith Mackrell

Artists, Siblings, Visionaries

Judith Mackrell

'Judith Mackrell has done an incredible job in bringing to life the stories of these two great artists' - Anthony D'Offay 'This is a must read . . . a deeply moving account of a family bursting with talent' - Anne Sebba In Artists, Siblings, Visionaries ,...

Request
Crucible of Light by Elizabeth Drayson

Crucible of Light

Elizabeth Drayson

In Crucible of Light , Elizabeth Drayson pulls together the epic interwoven history of the Muslim and Christian worlds over an 800-year span, taking in the conquest and re-conquest of Spain, the meteoric rise of Arabo-Norman Sicily, the Ottoman renaissance of...

Request
Age Like a Girl by Mindy Pelz

Age Like a Girl

Mindy Pelz

Dr. Mindy Pelz, noted women's health advocate and the bestselling author of Fast Like a Girl and Eat Like a Girl , redefines menopause as a powerful biological upgrade—offering science-backed strategies to help women thrive, reclaim their health, and step into...

Request
The Cook's Garden by Kevin West

The Cook's Garden

Kevin West

From the critically acclaimed author of Saving the Season comes an accessible, comprehensive, and inspiring guide to growing your own garden and incorporating homegrown produce into everyday cooking—no matter how much or how little space you have. For Kevin...

Request
How to Dream by Thich Nhat Hanh

How to Dream

Thich Nhat Hanh

In the final book of the best-selling Mindfulness Essentials series, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh shows us how to realize our dreams in this very moment. We all want our lives to be useful and meaningful. The aspiration to transform suffering—our own, each...

Request
Oversubscribed by Daniel Priestley

Oversubscribed

Daniel Priestley

Learn how to get your business oversubscribed in a crowded marketplace to make your business stand out and get people lining up to do business with you Are you constantly chasing customers? Why does it seem like some businesses have their customers begging to...

Request
The Unexpected Journey by Emma Heming Willis

The Unexpected Journey

Emma Heming Willis

"This book is a game changer for caregivers of loved ones with dementia. This book will help millions of families, like hers, like yours, like mine, like everyone's. It's a book for our time." – Maria Shriver From Emma Heming Willis, wife of Bruce Willis, a...

Request
Auckland Council Libraries:New titles Check out the latest new titles in fiction, nonfiction, DVDs, CDs, eBooks, audiobooks, Māori, and community language books.