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Simon Sweetman - blogger, reviewer, podcaster, and author of On Song: Stories Behind New Zealand's Pop Classics, releases his first poetry collecti...

From 1906 to 1925 Quail Island was the site of New Zealand's leprosy colony. The colony began by accident, as it were, after the discovery of a lep...

Five. Four. Three. Two. One. Blast off! Having survived some of the scariest destinations on Earth in The Daredevil's Guide to Dangerous Places, Ed...

This practical and inspiring guide gives you the lowdown on the wide world of cruises. Get essential advice and expert tips on everything from the ...

Age range 9 to 12 For the first time, middle readers can learn the complete story of the courageous girl whose life, which ended through the effect...

Quilting can often seem overwhelming but it truly is a craft that anyone can do- taken a step at a time, this fantastic hobby is really quite acces...

The Complete Guide to Space Exploration

The legendary Samurai, and the sharp-edged katanas they mastered, are the point of this thrill-seeking guide to drawing swordfights, battle scenes ...

Master the exhilarating game of Mahjong with this introductory guide. Originally played with cards, and then pieces carved from ivory or bamboo, th...

The world is heating up beyond the capacity of some countries to cope. Entire populations of Pacific Islands are at risk, jeopardising the sovereig...

100 little doors to the Weird and Wonderful from the world's Great Museums Open tiny doors, large doors and strange doors to museum collections aro...

Do you know where in the world you can buy drinkable gold; why an 'elephant's foot' is one of the most dangerous objects in the world; or where you...

The Child Poverty Debate: Myths, Misconceptions and Misunderstandings

Who says you can't have your cake and eat it too? The talented Jordan Rondel, aka The Caker, has crafted delicious recipes that are as artful as th...

Whether you're a professional builder or a homeowner about to embark on building work, this handy-sized book contains everything you need to know t...

Praise for the Build a Bag series: "These books are ideal for those new to bag making and will help readers grow their bag-making skills and confid...

The Book Of Positive Thoughts

Maybe you think you're a genius, but these 25 brain-stumping IQ quizzes will put that to the test! Featuring wordplay, diagrams, numerical challeng...

Like so many people her age, Harriet threw her thoughts down on a blog. However, her reasons for writing were different from her friends, and it wa...

That the Blitz did not bring the UK to its knees is due, in large part, to a vast response by Civil Defence services and the British people themsel...

The pursuit of city life is one of the most important untold stories of New Zealand. The Big Smoke is the first comprehensive history to tell this ...

There are times when keeping your young children occupied and entertained can be a real challenge, no matter how super-organised or imaginative you...

The art of fire-writing is a returning trend, and there is no better way to learn the technique and inspire yourself than through this up-to-date e...

The Art of Japanese Architecture provides a unique overview of Japanese architecture in its historical and cultural context. The book begins with a...