An Historical Overview of Lambton Harbour by D. J. Pyle
22.00 NZD
Category: NZ Non Fiction
Half zine, half book, half pamphlet, An Historical Overview of Lambton Harbour is a light but rigorous exploration of the history of the Wellington Harbour from pre-colonial times to nowadays. Described by the author as a "fact sheet for the newcomer" D J Pyle's austere writing sternly drives the conve ...Show more
How to Escape from Prison by Paul Wood
38.00 NZD
Category: NZ Non Fiction
A book on how to break free from prison A powerful lesson in personal change As an 18-year-old, Dr Paul Wood was completely off the rails. He wasn't coping with the impending death of his mother, he was dependent on drugs, and was an unemployed high-school dropout committing crimes to feed his habit. Tw ...Show more
Hiakai: Modern Maori Cuisine by Monique Fiso
65.00 NZD
Category: NZ Non Fiction
Monique Fiso is a modern-day food warrior, taking Māori cuisine to the world. After years overseas in Michelin-star restaurants, Monique returned to Aotearoa to begin Hiakai, an innovative pop-up venture that's now a revered, award-winning restaurant in Wellington. Monique has also gone on to feature on ...Show more
Golden Eyes: The Yellow-eyed Penguin/Hoiho by Kelly Lynch
22.00 NZD
Category: Birds
Golden Eyes is a yellow-eyed penguin/hoiho who lives at the bottom of the South Island of New Zealand. He makes his nest in the bushes at the base of a cliff. Every morning, Golden Eyes waddles down to the beach to fish for food. Golden Eyes is shy and prefers to live in secret . . . Read this book to ...Show more
Climate Aotearoa: What's Happening and What We Can Do About It by Helen Clark
37.00 NZD
Category: NZ Non Fiction
The science on climate change in Aotearoa New Zealand now and in the future, and what changes we all need to make. Contributions from a range of climate scientists and commentators Rob Bell, Jason Boberg, Adelia Hallett, Sophie Handford, Rhys Jones, Haylee Koroi, Matt McGlone, Jamie Morton, Rod Oram, Ji ...Show more
Saturday in Kiribati: A Story from the Islands of Kiribati (Children of the Pacific) by Jill MacGregor
26.00 NZD
Category: NZ Non Fiction | Series: Children of the Pacific
Saturday morning in Kiribati is a busy time. Everyone attends to their chores and in the afternoon they have time to relax.
Just Imagine: A Drawing Book for Children by Joanne McDougall
25.00 NZD
Category: Learn to Draw & Paint
Basic drawing lessons are supplemented with practice pages that give plenty of scope for the skilled or imaginative. A "for parents and teachers," section highlights age related difficulties encountered by youngsters. Mostly illustrations.
The Lonely Islands: The Evolutionary Phenomenon That is New Zealand by Terry Thomsen
40.00 NZD
Category: NZ Non Fiction
From kiwi to tree fern, and weta to tuatara, this is the story of how animal and plant life came to New Zealand and how they have evolved. It presents a historical perspective on a range of debates and events that changed accepted thinking. Fossil and sub-fossil discoveries, the acceptance of plate tect ...Show more
Hunting Life: Moments Of Truth by Peter Ryan
40.00 NZD
Category: NZ Non Fiction
Intrepid hunter, adventurer and writer Peter Ryan has produced yet another deeply satisfying collection of hunting tales, complemented by sensational imagery. His new collection Hunting Life - Moments of Truth delivers superbly written essays on hunting, the natural world and life in general from an a ...Show more
The Boy from Gorge River: From New Zealand's remotest family to the world beyond by Chris Long
40.00 NZD
Category: NZ Non Fiction
The story of how an extraordinary childhood shaped an extraordinary life. On the West Coast of the South Island, past deep fiords and snow-capped mountains, Chris Long grew up two days' hike from the nearest road. He was born into the country's most isolated family, his parents committed to freedom from ...Show more
Dad Man Walking - Dispatches from the Frontlines of Fatherhood by Toby Morris
25.00 NZD
Category: Parenting & Teaching
The ups and downs of dad life, as drawn by award-winning cartoonist Toby Morris. Toby- What do dads do? Kid- Drink a lot of beer. Honest and real, warts and all, here are the ups and downs of modern dad life as drawn by award-winning cartoonist (and dad) Toby Morris. With over 100 full-colour pages ...Show more
Te Kupenga: 101 Stories of Aotearoa from the Turnbull by Michael Keith; Chris Szekely
60.00 NZD
Category: NZ Non Fiction
Published to mark 100 years since the establishment of the famous Alexander Turnbull Library, one of New Zealand's great storehouses, this energetic, comprehensive book approaches the history of Aotearoa New Zealand through 101 remarkable objects. Each tells a story, be it of discovery, courage, disposs ...Show more