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The story of New Zealand and its people is rich, layered and diverse. This is a place that many people have made their home. It's a country that has celebrated successes that belie its small size. It's also a country that has seen its fair share of heartache and dissent.This is an easy-to-digest his...

Talman Madsen is a New Zealand landscape photographer who considers his homeland to be heaven on earth literally.During a road trip to Queenstown he explored the West Coast of the South Island and fell head over heels with the raw beauty he encountered, stunned at having such a wide range of New Zea...

Gradually surrendering its dark secrets, The Book of Guilt is a spellbinding novel from one of our greatest storytellers: a profoundly unnerving exploration of belonging in a world where some lives are valued less than others.In a sinisterly skewed version of England in 1979, thirteen-year-old tripl...

From the former prime minister of New Zealand, then the world’s youngest female head of government and just the second to give birth in office, comes a deeply personal memoir chronicling her extraordinary rise and offering inspiration to a new generation of leaders.What if we could redefine leader...

A straight-up guide to getting through life's ups and downs Jake Bailey knows all about adversity — but also about resilience.As head boy at Christchurch Boys' High in 2015, Jake delivered his end-of-year speech from a wheelchair, only a week after being diagnosed with an extremely aggressive form...

Lawrie MetcalfThis handy reference guide is a compact yet comprehensive guide to identifying and learning about New Zealand's trees.Each species in the guide is illustrated with one or more photographs, and where possible juvenile forms have also been illustrated. The trees illustrated are the commo...

Frank, funny, and pulling no punches, Susan Devoy's life story is unlike any you've read before.Susan Devoy loved squash from an early age but she loved winning more. This fiercely competitive spirit helped make her a four time squash world champion and has been the driving force throughout her rem...

New Zealand: Untouched Landscapes is a fresh and strikingly beautiful collection of landscape photographs that have been captured throughout the county by professional photographer, Petr Hlavacek.From our most iconic locations to harder-to-access and protected areas, New Zealand: Untouched Landscape...

BBQ Economics How money works and why it matters Liam DannFrom interest rates to the price of cheese and everything in between, this is an essential guide to the New Zealand economy, how it works and why it matters.Should I fix or float? Is now a good time to buy — or sell? What do self-made billi...

Everything you need to speak te reo Māori with confidence.This pocket-sized book is your guide to using te reo Māori in everyday situations, from introductions to conversations, online and in person. Carry the essentials with you, and develop confidence in:Basic pronunciationGreetingsDates and tim...

From Nicola Toki, Chief Executive of Forest & Bird, comes the official children's book about the world-famous pūteketeke, Aotearoa New Zealand's Bird of the Century! One dollar from every book sold goes to Forest & Bird for their conservation efforts. One dollar from every book sold goes to Forest ...

A Life Less Punishing: 13 Ways To Love the Life You've Got Matt HeathA funny, insightful guide to mastering your emotions and getting the most out of life.Why is it that no matter how good things get, we still feel dissatisfied? A few years ago, Matt Heath decided to find a way to live a life less p...

A deeply moving and profoundly uplifting story about living with joy, even in the face of adversity.Dai Henwood wanted to be a comedian even before he knew what a comedian was. He always knew there was something special in being able to make people laugh.Over a 25-year career, the much-loved Kiwi en...

The must-have guide to navigating your money so you can have the life you deserve. Financial conditions are tough. Back in the day, provided you spent less than you earned, you could pay off your mortgage and drift towards a comfortable retirement. This is no longer the case. In Kill Your Mortgage &...

A portable guide to the identification of New Zealand’s native and introduced spiders. This Mini Guide has been designed to fit into a pocket, day pack or bag. Full of essential information for quick and accurate identification of New Zealand spiders.: - Published: 25 August 2009- ISBN: 9780143009269- Imprint: Penguin- Format: Paperback- Pages: 56- RRP: $14.00

True stories of death and desperationOne survivor chooses loneliness.One chooses exile.One chooses oblivion.Some have violent tendencies, ruining lives indiscriminately.Some seal their own fate in slow motion; others do so in the blink of an eye.In The Survivors, award-winning true-crime writer Stev...

With cracking yarns, hilarious tales and antics to rival Barry Crump, Sam Gibson is a modern outdoorsman with an incredible life story to tell. Sam Gibson, aka Sam the Trap Man, is a bushman through and through: hunting, fishing, trapping and adventuring - he does it all. As an unruly teenager start...

A rare and fascinating glimpse inside New Zealand policing - from an officer at the heart of it all. A serial rapist is stalking South Auckland in 1980s New Zealand and police are stumped - they can't seem to find the man they call "The Ghost" before he strikes again. In this incredible memoir of hi...

Founding Documents of Aotearoa Paul MoonAotearoa New Zealand's story can be told through the key documents and landmarks that have moved the country towards what it is today. From the earliest markers of territory, through the items of constitutional development, to the international agreements that...

Paddy Gower has spent decades telling our stories. Now, he's telling his. Paddy Gower has never been afraid to stand up for what he believes in. From his teenage and university years where he learnt to defend himself from cruel bullying about his looks, to the pressure-cooker years he spent in the P...

Since the ancestors arrived in Aotearoa New Zealand and discovered the useful properties of harakeke (New Zealand flax), Māori have used flax leaves to create baskets, mats, housing materials, clothing, ropes and fishing nets. In weaving and the patterns used, Māori record histories and stories, p...

Marae are unique places where Māori culture is expressed and upheld. They are repositories of genealogy, provide a sense of pride for Māori as symbols of identity and are vibrant places where people experience authentic Māori culture. This book is a comprehensive, concise guide to the marae, incl...

From humble beginnings, turning waste from his father's pet food plant in Scotland into his first business, Tony built a multi-million-dollar empire in Australia. Known for iconic brands like V.I.P. Petfoods and Darrell Lea, it was his passion for motor racing that made him a household name across A...

Gordon McLauchlan turns his masterful storytelling skills to one of the most important periods in this country's history.Succinct and accessible, the book tells the story of the struggle of Maori against immigrant settlers and the British army over land ownership and rangatiratanga - the right to so...