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Mark Adams is one of Aotearoa New Zealand's foremost photographers. His focus on Samoan tatau, Maori-Pakeha interactions in Rotorua, carved meeting houses, locations of significance for Ngai Tahu in Te Waipounamu, and Captain James Cook's landing sites reflect his deep engagement with our postcoloni...

The unvarnished, raw truth behind the world's most dangerous sporting event - in the words of those who ride it.One week in June. One small island. Raw speed. High risk of fatalities. The Isle of Man TT motorcycle road race.Five minutes to go. The claxon sounds, harsh as an air raid siren. Televisio...

"With careful research, Randall capably assembles the tale of the race that put the world on the path to modern aviation." www.kirkusreviews.com"Thrilling. With deep research and suspenseful storytelling, Mr. Randall reminds us that America's pre-eminence in the aviation industry was never assured a...

A Times Best History Book of the Year; A Waterstones Best Book of the Year'Reads like a thriller. I couldn't put Max Hastings's new book down' DAILY MAIL'Hastings is a master of drama, a writer intimately familiar with the mind of the soldier' THE TIMESOperation Biting was one of the most thrilling...

In the late 1980s, New Zealand underwent a ‘quiet revolution’ – quiet only in that it didn’t involve guns and physical violence. It was a revolution of values.A remnant colony shucked off its deference to empire, opened its economy, liberalised its society and mores and set course towards a...

A forgotten hero. A fatal misunderstanding. A story that shaped two nations.The Chief and the Empire uncovers the extraordinary true tale of Te Tai Tokerau rangatira Te Pahi — the first influential Māori leader to cross the Tasman — whose curiosity about the Pākehā world forged alliances, sav...

This book presents a new way of leading by looking to traditional waka navigators or wayfinders for the skills and behaviours needed in modern leaders.It takes readers on a journey into wayfinding and leading, discussing principles of wayfinding philosophy, giving examples of how these have been app...

was first published in 2011 and brought together a Māori view of events and issues that occurred between 1994 and 2009 with a direct impact on Māori. This includes the 1994 fiscal envelope policy debate, the 50,000-strong protest march against the foreshore and seabed legislation, the Waitangi Tri...

In the words of those who were there, this fast-paced narrative recounts the New Zealand Special Air Service deployment in Afghanistan, focusing on how it resolved three terrorist attacks in Kabul between 2009 and 2012, and evacuated New Zealanders from Kabul Airport in 2021.Four sections of colour...

Starting with identifying the range of garments present during the Classical Period of Māori traditional clothing (1769–1800), their function and the ways they were made, this book then explores how clothing of Māori has changed in style, function and construction.Hirini Moko Mead makes a detail...

The riveting true story of a legendary Spanish galleon that sunk with over $1 billion in gold and silver-and one man's obsessive quest to find it-from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Madhouse at the End of the Earth.The riveting true story of a legendary Spanish galleon that sunk with over $1...

Our children are true digital natives, growing up in a world where their friendships, learning and even identity are shaped online. But with this comes risks that parents never experienced themselves. In recent years, alarming new threats have emerged - sextortion, blackmail, deepfakes and image-bas...

Transform your backyard into a thriving bee paradise with this comprehensive beekeeping guide from Stuart and Cedar Anderson, the father-and-son team behind the world's most successful beekeeping invention.Including.- Complete beginner set-up - start your first hive in any space, including rooftops...

"A vibrant portrait of four college friends-Iris Murdoch, Philippa Foot, Elizabeth Anscombe, and Mary Midgley-who formed a new philosophical tradition while Oxford's men were away at war"--'In philosophy, one must start from scratch - & it takes a very long time to reach scratch'Iris Murdoch, Mary M...

With a career that spans investigating murders at Scotland Yard to identifying bodies after global disasters, one of NZ's leading forensic scientists takes us behind the tape of a lifetime of working on crime scenes.In this empathetic and darkly funny memoir, Thomas Coyle - one of New Zealand's most...

A practical guide to navigating life's toughest times.Family and health, 0PaperbackLucy Hone304 pagesH: 234mm W: 153mmWeight: 352 grams

This book brings together a series of papers by Ani Mikaere that reflect on the effect of Pākehā law, legal processes and teaching on Māori legal thought and practice.She discusses issues such as the ability of Māori to achieve justice when Māori law is marginalised; the need to confront racism...

Published ahead of the 2026 General Election, this book by Sir Geoffrey Palmer invites public scrutiny of how Parliament wields its powers.Parliamentary privilege is 'the oil of the democratic machine'. It can be defined as the special legal powers that allow Parliament to regulate its affairs - and...

With the tenacity and determination that are hallmarks of the Kiwi character, photographer Mark Watson set out to walk the length of Te Araroa, New Zealand's long distance trail.Carrying the usual tramper's food and equipment for the journey as well as camera, lenses and tripod to photograph the lan...

The home of trusted English dictionaries and thesauruses for everyday language use. This is part of the Collins Gem range - the world's best-selling mini dictionaries and thesauruses.This new edition is fully up-to-date, with the newest words to enter the English language, with thousands of synonyms...

The ultimate mini English dictionary and thesaurus to support you at work, at school and at home.This is an indispensable guide to the English language. Part of the Collins Gem range - the world's best-selling mini dictionaries - it provides dictionary definitions and thesaurus synonyms on the same...

The trusted paperback English dictionary and thesaurus for everyday use.The ultimate mini English dictionary and thesaurus to support you at work, at school and at home.This is an indispensable guide to the English language. Part of the Collins Gem range - the world's best-selling mini dictionaries...

Celebrating the Formula One World Championship's 75th season in unique, sometimes poignant, sometimes shocking and always high-energy style with Channel 4's face of F1, Alex Jacques.'Epic from lights out to chequered flag.' - Steve Jones'Behind the scenes of F1's rich history. A must read.' Lee McKe...

The sexual assault that stunned the world. A courageous woman's rallying call for 'shame to change sides'. For the very first time, Gis le Pelicot tells her story.The extraordinarily powerful memoir by a heroine of our times, whose story inspires change, compassion and courage. One November day, Gis...